FR3072930A1 - METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ASSISTING THE CONFIGURATION OF A VEHICLE - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for assisting the configuration of a vehicle, comprising steps of: - Identification of a user, - Configuration of the vehicle from a setting profile associated with the user, the user profile comprising a setting for at least one configurable vehicle equipment, characterized in that it further comprises steps: - receiving update data relating to a state of health of the user, - determining at least one updating the profile associated with the user from the health status update data received, - updating the profile with the determined change.

Description

® METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ASSISTING THE CONFIGURATION OF A VEHICLE. @) The invention relates to a method of assistance in configuring a vehicle, comprising steps of:

- Identification of a user,

- Configuration of the vehicle from an adjustment profile associated with the user, the user profile comprising an adjustment for at least one configurable vehicle equipment,

Characterized in that it further comprises steps:

- Receipt of update data relating to a user's state of health,

- Determination of at least one update of the profile associated with the user from the update data relating to a health condition received,

- Update of the profile with the determined modification.

Method and device for assisting in the configuration of a vehicle

The invention relates to assistance to drivers and more particularly to drivers likely to experience a permanent or temporary health problem.

Document US 6,282,475 discloses a system which automatically adjusts the various devices of the vehicle such as the seats, the position of the pedals or the mirrors, according to the physiological data of the driver and / or passengers. The acquisition of physiological data is done via the presence of sensors (retinal scanner, fingerprint scanner, thermal scanner etc.) which allow various profiles (driver, passengers) to be saved in memory. Thus the vehicle adopts a different configuration for each individual by generating the position of the adjustable elements of the vehicle and this according to the data recorded.

The disadvantage of such a device is that it does not take into account certain constraints on the driver, in particular transient pathologies. In addition, the device does not make it possible to make available to the driver all the resources of the vehicle which the latter may need while his state of health is temporarily degraded.

The invention therefore aims to remedy the aforementioned problems. More specifically, it proposes a method for assisting the configuration of a vehicle, comprising steps of:

- Identification of a user,

- Configuration of the vehicle from an adjustment profile associated with the user, the user profile comprising an adjustment for at least one configurable vehicle equipment,

Characterized in that it further comprises steps:

- Receipt of update data relating to a user's state of health,

- Determination of at least one update of the profile associated with the user,

- Update of the profile with the determined modification.

By updating the adjustment profile of a user from data relating to a state of health, the invention makes it possible to adapt the vehicle to a health problem, in particular a specific problem for a user.

The invention makes it possible to take into account a state of health of the driver and to deduce therefrom an adapted adjustment of one or more pieces of equipment of the vehicle.

The invention makes it easier to drive the vehicle but also to get on and off the vehicle for a passenger or driver.

Advantageously, the update data relating to a state of health of the user comes from a mobile device (smartphone, watch or any other object) connected to said vehicle.

This characteristic allows a user to easily enter this data relating to a state of health so that it is then transmitted to the vehicle.

Advantageously, the update data relating to a state of health of the user are received, in response to a pairing between the mobile device and the vehicle.

This feature allows automatic updating of vehicle data. The vehicle is thus configured automatically when the mobile device (and therefore its owner) is near the vehicle. This makes it possible to envisage an adapted reception phase (seat and / or steering wheel position).

Advantageously, the update data relating to a state of health of the user is received in response to an unlocking of the vehicle by the mobile device. This feature allows automatic updating of vehicle data when the driver is actually going to use his vehicle, but before it is mounted in the vehicle. This makes it possible to envisage a reception phase (adapted seat and / or steering wheel position.

Advantageously, the update data relating to a state of health of the user comes from a remote server.

This feature keeps the vehicle up to date at all times.

Advantageously, the update data relating to a state of health of the user is received on a regular basis.

Advantageously, the update data relating to a state of health of the user are received in response to an event chosen from: a vehicle unlocking, an identification of the user or a reservation of the vehicle by the user.

The invention also relates to a vehicle configuration assistance device, comprising:

- Means of identifying a user,

- Vehicle configuration means from an adjustment profile associated with the user, the user profile comprising an adjustment for at least one configurable vehicle equipment,

Characterized in that it further comprises:

- Means for receiving update data relating to the user's state of health,

- Means for determining at least one update of the profile associated with the user,

- Means for updating the profile with the determined modification. The invention also relates to a vehicle characterized in that it comprises a device according to the invention.

The invention also relates to a system for assisting the configuration of a vehicle comprising a remote server and / or a mobile device characterized in that it comprises a vehicle according to the invention.

Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on examining the detailed description below, and the attached drawings, in which:

- Figure 1 illustrates a system according to the invention;

- Figure 2 illustrates a flow diagram representing the method according to the invention.

The accompanying drawings may not only serve to complete the invention, but also contribute to its definition, if necessary.

With reference to FIG. 1, the driving aid system 100 according to the invention comprises a computer 103 on board a vehicle 101 and a mobile device 102 and / or a remote server 105.

In what follows, it is considered by way of nonlimiting example that the vehicle 101 is of the automobile type. However, the invention is not limited to this embodiment. Indeed, it concerns any type of vehicle.

The computer 103 on board the vehicle comprises at least one processor and at least one memory. The computer 103 further comprises means of wireless and / or wired communications. The mobile device 102 and the computer 103 exchange data by wireless communication (for example Bluetooth or wifi) or by wired communication.

The vehicle also includes a vehicle configuration assistance device. The assistance device comprises means for receiving configuration parameters and means for controlling the application of these configuration parameters to the various pieces of equipment of the vehicle.

The assistance device is for example able to control: the activation or deactivation of the air conditioning of the passenger compartment, the switching on or off of a passenger compartment lighting, the seat adjustments (front / rear , height, tilt), steering column adjustments, activation of an autonomous driving mode taking over partially or entirely of the vehicle controls.

The assistance device is capable of transmitting a control signal to the equipment whose position must be changed. These devices, fitted with appropriate actuators, modify their position accordingly.

The vehicle configuration assistance device comprises means for identifying a user and means for configuring the vehicle from an adjustment profile associated with the user, the user profile comprising an adjustment for at least one configurable vehicle equipment.

The vehicle configuration assistance device also comprises:

- Means for receiving update data relating to the user's state of health,

- Means for determining at least one update of the profile associated with the user,

- Means for updating the profile with the determined modification.

In what follows, it is considered by way of nonlimiting example that the terminal 102 is a smart mobile phone (also called smartphone in English). However, the invention is not limited to this example. Indeed, the terminal 102 can be a portable computer, a touch pad or any other connected object (i.e. capable of exchanging data via a wireless connection). This mobile equipment belongs, for example, to the driver of a vehicle or to one of the passengers in the vehicle.

The landed server 105 is for example a generic computer comprising at least one memory and a processor on which is installed a database storing adjustment profile data associated with users or data relating to a state of health of the users. The user profiles include a setting for at least one configurable vehicle equipment.

The computer 103 and the remote server 105 communicate via a wide area network 104, for example the Internet network.

The invention also relates to a vehicle configuration assistance method. Referring to Figure 2, the method according to the invention comprises the following steps.

The method according to the invention comprises a step 21 of receiving update data relating to a state of health of the user.

According to one embodiment, the data relating to a state of health of the user comes from a mobile device 102 connected to said on-board computer 103 in the vehicle 101.

Advantageously, this data is received, in response to a pairing between the mobile device 102 and the on-board computer 103. The mobile device 102 and the on-board computer 103 communicate for example by Bluetooth. To exchange data, this connection requires a prior pairing phase.

Advantageously, the data is received by the computer 103 in response to a command to unlock the vehicle 101 by the mobile device 102.

According to another embodiment, the update data relating to a state of health of the user comes from a remote server 105.

Update data relating to a user's state of health may for example be received on a regular basis.

Update data relating to a user's state of health can also be received in response to an event such as: a vehicle unlocking, a user identification or a reservation of the vehicle by the user.

The method according to the invention further comprises a step 22 of determining at least one update of the profile associated with the user from the update data relating to a health condition received. This step 22, for example, implements a correspondence table between a state of health and an adjustment of an item of equipment.

The method according to the invention also comprises a step 23 of updating the adjustment profile of the user from the determined adjustment. In practice, we add a new setting to the profile or modify a setting already present in the profile.

For example, hearing loss is related to a particular setting of the speakers.

The setting profile associated with the user is then updated with the determined setting.

The method according to the invention further comprises a step 24 of identifying a user.

This identification is based for example by the use of an identification sensor (fingerprint sensor, retinal sensor) or by the identification of the mobile device 102, when the latter is connected to the computer 103.

The method according to the invention further comprises a step of configuring the vehicle 24 from an adjustment profile associated with the user, the user profile comprising an adjustment for at least one configurable item of equipment of the vehicle.

In practice, the assistance device controls the activation or deactivation of equipment in the passenger compartment. The assistance device is capable of transmitting a control signal to the equipment whose position must be changed.

In the following, an example of the use of the method and the device according to the invention is presented.

It is assumed that a driver wishes to enter a vehicle. The vehicle may belong to the driver or be a shared vehicle or a fleet vehicle.

The driver uses an application on his smartphone-type connected object dedicated to providing information on physical and physiological data, which can be used when a vehicle is unlocked by this connected object serving as a "key". He will have previously informed this data in his application.

The user uses his connected object to unlock the vehicle (for example by approaching it to a predetermined part of the vehicle).

Its physical and physiological data are then transmitted to the assistance device according to the invention. This determines the settings from the data received and controls a predisposition of the vehicle (depending on the vehicle's capabilities in terms of equipment and the electrification of this equipment). These are for example:

- The driver is overweight. The vehicle moves the seat as far back as possible and slides the steering wheel steering column as far as possible towards the dashboard to free up the most space for installation.

- The driver has a stiff neck. The vehicle activates a vehicle blind spot detection function (called a blind spot), and possibly associates the visual signal (a red dot in the mirror on the side of the blind spot) with an auditory signal.

- The driver has his weak left leg. The seat rises so that he does not have to lower himself and put his legs to work when he gets into the vehicle.

- The driver is a small person (for example 1.40 m), and the vehicle positions after the welcome phase, the seat and the steering wheel for a comfortable nominal driving position. Optionally, the mirrors can also be adjusted.

- The driver can see well, but given his age, he would like to be greeted with a lot of light in the passenger compartment, because the vehicle can be parked in a dark or dimly lit parking lot. The cockpit will illuminate the user with substantial interior lighting, so that he can see where he is entering.

- The driver has a left ear that works less well. For driving, the Left Speakers will be louder to compensate for his poor hearing.

This list is not exhaustive, and the elements can be combined.

In the example, the identification is carried out before the transmission of the data relating to a state of health. The transmission of data relating to a state of health can indeed be carried out at any time.

Claims (10)

1. Method for assisting in the configuration of a vehicle (101), comprising steps of: - Identification (24) of a user, - Configuration (25) of the vehicle (101) from an adjustment profile associated with the user, the user profile comprising an adjustment for at least one configurable item of equipment of the vehicle (101), Characterized in that it further comprises steps: - Reception (21) of update data relating to a user's state of health, - Determination (22) of at least one update of the profile associated with the user from the update data relating to a health condition received, - Update (23) of the profile with the modification determined. 2. Configuration assistance method according to claim 1, characterized in that the update data relating to a state of health of the user comes from a mobile device (102) connected to said vehicle (101). 3. Configuration assistance method according to claim 2, characterized in that the update data relating to a state of health of the user are received, in response to a pairing between the mobile device (102) and the vehicle (101). 4. Configuration assistance method according to one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the update data relating to a state of health of the user are received in response to an unlocking of the vehicle (101 ) by the mobile device (102). 5. Configuration assistance method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the update data relating to a state of health of the user comes from a remote server (105). 6. Configuration assistance method according to claim 5, characterized in that the update data relating to a state of health of the user are received regularly. 7. Configuration assistance method according to claim 5, characterized in that the update data relating to a state of health of the user are received in response to an event chosen from: a vehicle unlocking, an identification of the user or a reservation of the vehicle by the user. 8. Device for assisting the configuration of a vehicle (101), comprising: - Means of identifying a user, - Vehicle configuration means (101) from an adjustment profile associated with the user, the user profile comprising an adjustment for at least one configurable vehicle equipment (101), Characterized in that it further comprises: - Means for receiving update data relating to the user's state of health, - Means for determining at least one update of the profile associated with the user, - Means for updating the profile with the determined modification. 9. Vehicle (101) characterized in that it comprises a device according to the preceding claim. 10. System (100) for assistance in configuring a vehicle (101) comprising a remote server (105) and / or a mobile device (102) characterized in that it comprises a vehicle according to the preceding claim.