KR20230130972A - Vehicle and controlling method of vehicle. - Google Patents

Abstract

A vehicle according to one embodiment includes a plurality of seats; a plurality of seat belts provided on each of the plurality of seats; a plurality of buckles to which the plurality of seat belts are respectively connected; a control unit that determines whether at least one of the plurality of seat belts is connected to at least one of the plurality of buckles; An IC chip provided on the front of the vehicle and on which the control unit is mounted; A signal line connecting the plurality of buckles and the IC chip; and a Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FPCB) on which the signal lines are wired.

Description

Vehicle and vehicle control method.{VEHICLE AND CONTROLLING METHOD OF VEHICLE.}

The disclosed invention relates to a vehicle capable of moving a seat and a method of controlling the vehicle.

A vehicle is a machine that drives wheels for the purpose of transporting people or cargo, and can move on the road. When driving a vehicle with a lot of luggage or doing work in the vehicle, there is a need to secure a large space in the vehicle.

In the case of a typical passenger car or large RV vehicle, the forward/backward movement range of the rear seat may be limited depending on the wiring circuit length of the rear seat belt switch.

Therefore, in order to secure a wider space in the vehicle, it is necessary to change the wiring circuit structure of the seat belt switch to increase the forward/backward movement range of the seat.

According to one aspect of the disclosed invention, a vehicle and a vehicle control method that can increase space utilization of the rear seat by wiring the signal line of the seat to an FPCB (Flexible Printed Circuit Board) to increase the forward/rearward movement range of the rear seat are provided. I want to do it.

A vehicle according to one embodiment includes a plurality of seats; a plurality of seat belts provided on each of the plurality of seats; a plurality of buckles to which the plurality of seat belts are respectively connected; a control unit that determines whether at least one of the plurality of seat belts is connected to at least one of the plurality of buckles; An IC chip provided on the front of the vehicle and on which the control unit is mounted; A signal line connecting the plurality of buckles and the IC chip; and a Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FPCB) on which the signal lines are wired.

It may further include a seat rail provided so that the plurality of seats can move forward or backward.

The plurality of sheets may be provided so that at least one sheet forms one row of sheets.

The seat rail may be provided in the center of the vehicle so that at least one seat included in the row can move together.

The plurality of sheets form a plurality of sheet rows including the at least one sheet, and the plurality of sheet rows can move forward or backward along the seat rail.

Each of the plurality of seat rows can move independently along the seat rail.

The signal line may be provided inside the seat rail and wired to the FPCB.

The control unit may control to provide a notification when it is determined that at least one of the plurality of seat belts and at least one of the plurality of buckles are not connected.

It may further include a first sensor provided on each of the plurality of seats to detect whether an occupant is on board, and the control unit may determine the seat on which the occupant is sitting based on information detected by the first sensor.

It further includes a second sensor that detects whether the seat belt is connected to the buckle, wherein the control unit determines that the occupant is seated based on information detected by the first sensor and the second sensor. It can be controlled to determine whether each of the seat belts provided on one seat is connected and to provide a notification when at least one seat belt is not connected.

speaker; and a display; wherein the controller may control the speaker or display to audibly or visually output information about the at least one unconnected seat belt.

A vehicle control method according to an embodiment includes detecting whether at least one of a plurality of seat belts and at least one of a plurality of buckles are connected; transmitting the sensed information to a control unit through a signal line wired to a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB); It may include controlling to provide a notification when it is determined that at least one of the plurality of seat belts and at least one of the plurality of buckles are not connected.

Detect whether a passenger is on board; It may further include determining the seat on which the occupant is sitting based on the sensed information.

Based on the detection result, it may be determined whether each of the seat belts provided in at least one seat on which the occupant is determined to be seated is connected, and if at least one seat belt is not connected, a notification may be provided.

Providing the notification may include controlling a speaker or display to audibly or visually output information about the at least one unconnected seat belt.

According to a vehicle and a vehicle control method according to one aspect, space utilization of the rear seat can be increased by wiring the signal line of the seat to an FPCB (Flexible Printed Circuit Board) to increase the forward/backward movement range of the rear seat.

1 is a diagram showing the interior of a vehicle according to one embodiment.
Figure 2 is a diagram showing a rear seat of a vehicle according to one embodiment.
Figure 3 is a diagram showing a sheet and an IC chip connected by a signal line according to one embodiment.
Figure 4 is a diagram showing a plurality of sheet rows moving along a rail according to one embodiment.
Figure 5 is a diagram showing the seat of a vehicle moving forward and backward according to one embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a diagram comparing the movement range of the sheet position when wiring is made on a general printed circuit board (PCB) and when wiring is made on an FPCB according to one embodiment.
Figure 7 is a diagram showing a control block diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an occupant wearing a seat belt according to one embodiment.
Figure 9 is a diagram showing a seat belt connected to a buckle according to one embodiment.
Figure 10 is a diagram showing that a notification is provided through a speaker or display according to an embodiment.
11 is a flowchart showing a vehicle control method according to an embodiment.
Figure 12 is a flowchart showing a vehicle control method according to an embodiment.

Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification. This specification does not describe all elements of the embodiments, and general content or overlapping content between the embodiments in the technical field to which the disclosed invention pertains is omitted. The term 'unit, module, member, block' used in the specification may be implemented as software or hardware, and depending on the embodiment, a plurality of 'unit, module, member, block' may be implemented as a single component, or It is also possible for one 'part, module, member, or block' to include multiple components.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be “connected” to another part, this includes not only direct connection but also indirect connection, and indirect connection includes connection through a wireless communication network. do.

Additionally, when a part "includes" a certain component, this means that it may further include other components rather than excluding other components, unless specifically stated to the contrary.

Throughout the specification, when a member is said to be located “on” another member, this includes not only cases where a member is in contact with another member, but also cases where another member exists between the two members.

Terms such as first and second are used to distinguish one component from another component, and the components are not limited by the above-mentioned terms.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly makes an exception.

The identification code for each step is used for convenience of explanation. The identification code does not explain the order of each step, and each step may be performed differently from the specified order unless a specific order is clearly stated in the context. there is.

Hereinafter, the operating principle and embodiments of the disclosed invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the interior of a vehicle according to an embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a rear seat of a vehicle according to an embodiment.

The interior of the vehicle (1) includes a dashboard where various devices are installed for the driver to operate the vehicle (1), a driver's seat for the driver of the vehicle (1) to sit, and display operation information of the vehicle (1). It may include a cluster 21 that provides route guidance information according to the driver's commands, and an AVN 22 (Audio Video Navigation) device that provides not only audio and video functions.

The dashboard protrudes from the bottom of the windscreen toward the driver and allows the driver to operate various devices installed on the dashboard while looking ahead.

Additionally, several electrical components may be included within the dashboard. Among them, an IC chip equipped with a controller that can determine various information about the vehicle, such as whether the seat belt is connected and whether the occupant is seated, and control various electrical components, may be included. Of course, the IC chip can be located in various locations in the vehicle, not just the dashboard.

The driver's seat is provided at the rear of the dashboard so that the driver can operate the vehicle (1) in a stable posture while looking at the front of the vehicle (1) and various devices on the dashboard.

The cluster 21 is provided on the driver's seat side of the dashboard and may include a driving speed gauge that displays the driving speed of the vehicle 1 and an rpm gauge that displays the rotational speed of the power unit. Additionally, the cluster 21 is provided with various display panels and can display various information in addition to information about the vehicle 1.

For example, as will be described later, when a vehicle occupant is not wearing a seat belt, a notification can be displayed on the cluster to notify this.

The AVN 22 device may include a display that displays information on the road on which the vehicle 1 is traveling or the route to the destination the driver wants to reach, and a speaker that outputs sound according to the driver's operation commands. Recently, there is a trend for AVN 22 (Audio Video Navigation) devices, which integrate an audio device, a video device, and a navigation device, to be installed in the vehicle 1.

The notification provided when the seat belt described above is not worn may be output through the AVN 22.

The AVN 22 device may be installed in the center fascia. At this time, the center fascia refers to the control panel part of the dashboard between the driver's seat and the passenger seat. It is the area where the dashboard and the shift lever meet vertically. This area includes the AVN (22) device, air conditioner, heater controller, and air vent. , cigar jack, ashtray, cup holder, etc. can be installed. Additionally, the center fascia, along with the center console, can also serve to distinguish between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat.

Additionally, a separate jog dial may be provided for various driving operations including the AVN 22 device.

Additionally, the vehicle 1 may include a windshield that provides a view of the front of the vehicle 1 to the driver inside, and a side mirror that provides a view of the rear of the vehicle 1 to the driver. The side mirror includes a left side mirror provided on the left side of the vehicle 1 and a right side mirror provided on the right side, and allows the driver inside the vehicle 1 to obtain visual information on the side and rear of the vehicle 1. It can be done.

The vehicle 1 may include a seat 10 on which occupants of the vehicle 1, such as a driver and a passenger, can sit. The seat 10 can move forward or backward depending on the user's needs.

In the case of a small vehicle, these seats 10 may be composed of at least one seat included in the first row, which includes the driver's seat and the passenger seat, and the second row, which is the rear seat.

In the case of a large RV vehicle, etc., the rear seat may include a plurality of seats forming a plurality of rows. For example, in addition to the first row containing the driver's seat and passenger seat, it may also include a plurality of seats forming the second, third, and fourth rows.

Each of these plurality of seats 10 is provided with a seat belt 20 so that the occupant can wear it. The seat belt 20 can protect the wearer from external shock by being coupled and fixed to the buckle 30.

Since whether or not the seat belt 20 is worn is an important factor for the occupants, it is necessary to remind the occupants of whether or not they are wearing the seat belt 20 when driving the vehicle 1 so that the occupants wear the seat belt 20.

Accordingly, the control unit provided at the front of the vehicle, such as the vehicle's dashboard, must be connected to each seat 10 of the vehicle to determine whether each seat belt 20 of the seat 10 is connected.

The control unit 40 and the seat 10 are connected by wires, and as these signal lines are wired, the movement range of the seat 10 may be restricted.

Depending on the needs of the passengers, there may be a need to utilize the rear luggage space of the vehicle 1 widely, and there may be a need to widen the space in the passenger seat so that the passengers can board the vehicle comfortably.

In order to secure a large space inside the vehicle 1 according to the needs of the occupants, the seat 10 needs to move with a wide range of movement. Hereinafter, the wiring of signal lines for this purpose will be described in detail.

Figure 3 is a diagram showing a sheet and an IC chip connected by a signal line according to one embodiment.

The vehicle 1 may include a plurality of seats 10, a plurality of seat belts 20 provided on each of the plurality of seats 10, and a plurality of buckles 30 to which the plurality of seat belts 20 are respectively connected. there is. In addition, a control unit 40 that determines whether at least one of the plurality of seat belts 20 and at least one of the plurality of buckles 30 are connected, and this control unit 40 is mounted and provided on the front of the vehicle 1. It may further include an IC chip 50 that can be used.

This control unit 40 determines whether the seat belt 20 and the buckle 30 are connected, and if it is determined that at least one of the plurality of seat belts 20 and at least one of the plurality of buckles 30 are not connected. , a notification can be provided so that the user can recognize this. An explanation regarding this will be provided later.

The IC chip 50 provided on the front of the vehicle 1 is connected to a plurality of buckles 30 through signal lines 60, so that various signals can be exchanged.

This signal line 60 is wired on a printed circuit board, and in the case of the present invention, the fluidity of the signal line 60 can be strengthened by wiring this printed circuit board on an FPCB 70 (Flexible Printed Circuit Board). .

The FPCB 70 (Flexible Printed Circuit Board) may be mainly composed of polyimide or polyester film. Accordingly, the existing hard PCB can be moved and bent more freely by using thin and flexible materials.

When the seat belt 20 and the buckle 30 are connected, a switching signal is transmitted to the control unit 40 through the signal line 60, and the control unit 40 controls the seat belt 20 and the buckle ( 30) It is possible to determine whether there is a connection between the two.

The signal line 60 is wired to the FPCB 70 as described above to have higher flexibility, and thus the seat 10 of the vehicle 1 including the buckle 30 can be moved forward or backward over a wider range. You can.

Figure 4 is a diagram showing the seat of a vehicle moving forward and backward according to one embodiment. In addition, FIG. 5 is a diagram comparing the movement range of the sheet position when wiring is made on a general printed circuit board (PCB) and when the wiring is made on an FPCB according to one embodiment.

The seat 10 of the vehicle 1 can be moved forward or backward depending on the needs of the occupants of the vehicle 1. In this case, it moves along the rail 15 provided in the vehicle 1, but the range of movement may be restricted by the signal line 60 connecting the seat 10 and the front part of the vehicle 1.

In general, conductors such as the signal line 60 are wired on a printed circuit board and mounted inside the vehicle 1, but such printed circuit boards lack flexibility and may have limitations in the degree of bending.

When such a printed circuit board is used as the FPCB 70, the degree of bending may increase as the flexibility of the board improves.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the seat 10 of the vehicle 1 moves forward, the degree of bending of the signal line 60 increases. In this case, if the FPCB 70 is used, the degree of bending increases. Accordingly, the sheet 10 may also move further forward.

That is, when wiring the signal line 60 on a general printed circuit board (PCB), compared to the range in which the seat 10 of the vehicle 1 can move, when wiring the signal line 60 on the FPCB 70, the seat ( 10) The movement range can be made wider.

According to these characteristics, when the occupants of the vehicle 1 need to load a lot of luggage into the vehicle 1, the seat 10 located in the rear seat can be moved forward to expand the storage space in the rear of the vehicle 1.

Additionally, if the passenger wants to use a wider space while riding in the vehicle (1), the rear seat (10) can be moved rearward so that the passenger can ride in the vehicle (1) in a more comfortable condition.

Figure 6 is a diagram showing a plurality of sheet rows moving along a rail according to one embodiment.

The vehicle 1 may further include a seat rail 15 that allows the seat 10 to move forward or backward.

There may be one or more seat rails 15 depending on the case.

The sheet 10 is provided on the rail 15 and can move forward or backward along the rail 15.

Referring to Figure 6, it can be seen that three sheets 10 form one row. The number of sheets 10 included in one row may be at least one, and the three sheets shown in the drawing are only an example.

At least one seat 10 included in one row can move along the seat rail 15 provided at the bottom. When three sheets 10 form one row as shown in FIG. 6, the three sheets 10 can move forward or backward simultaneously along the seat rail 15.

Although not shown in the drawing, a separate seat rail 15 is provided within a row of seats so that each of the sheets 10 within a row can independently move forward or backward.

The plurality of seats 10 in the vehicle 1 may include a plurality of seat rows including at least one sheet 10.

That is, as shown in FIG. 6, three sheets form one row, and a total of two rows of sheets can be provided, one row at the front and back.

These plurality of seat rows can move forward or backward along the seat rail 15, and each seat row can move independently.

That is, the front seat row in Figure 6 can be moved forward, and the rear seat row can be moved rearward, providing a wider space to the occupants sitting in the rear seat row.

Additionally, both rows of seats can be moved forward to secure more space in the back of the vehicle (1).

The signal line 60 connecting the buckle 30 connected to the seat belt 20 and the IC chip 50 on which the control unit 40 is mounted is connected to the seat rail 15 provided to enable the above-described seat 10 to move. It may be provided internally and wired to the FPCB (70).

Accordingly, the sheet 10 moving along the sheet rail 15 can move with a wider range of movement due to the flexibility of the signal line 60 and the circuit board.

As described above, the control unit 40 of the vehicle 1 is mounted on the IC chip 50 and is connected to the buckle 30 coupled to the seat belt 20 to transmit and receive various signals and perform control. Below, the operation of the control unit 40 will be described in detail.

Figure 7 is a diagram showing a control block diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment.

The vehicle 1 may include a first sensor 80, a second sensor 85, a control unit 40, a speaker 90, and a display 100, and the control unit 40 includes a processor 41 and a memory. (42) may be included.

The control unit 40 includes a memory 42 that stores a control program and control data for controlling the speaker 90 or the display 100, and generates a control signal according to the control program and control data stored in the memory 42. It may include a processor 41. The memory 42 and the processor 41 may be provided integrally or may be provided separately.

The memory 42 can store sensing information from a plurality of sensors, and can store programs and data for controlling the speaker 90 or the display 100.

The memory 42 may include volatile memory 42 such as Static Random Access Memory (S-RAM) or Dynamic Random Access Memory (D-Lab) for temporarily storing data. In addition, the memory 42 includes non-volatile memory such as Read Only Memory (ROM), Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM), and Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) for long-term storage of data. It can be included.

The processor 41 may include various logic circuits and operation circuits, process data according to a program provided from the memory 42, and generate control signals according to the processing results.

The first sensor 80 is provided on each of the plurality of seats 10 and can detect whether a passenger is on board.

The first sensor 80 may be a weight sensor or a pressure sensor that detects weight, and may be provided in the vertical direction of the seat 10 to recognize the seated position of the occupant and determine the body.

According to the detection results of the weight sensor or pressure sensor, the control unit 40 can determine the seat 10 on which the passenger is seated.

The second sensor can detect whether the seat belt 20 and the buckle 30 are connected.

This second sensor 85 can use an ON/OFF type switch sensor to disable the warning light only when pressure is applied to the switch and pressed.

The control unit 40 may determine the seat 10 on which the occupant sits according to the detection result of the first sensor 80, and the seat belt of the seat 10 on which the occupant sits according to the detection result of the second sensor 85. It can be determined whether (20) is connected to the buckle (30).

If it is determined that at least one seat belt 20 is not connected, a notification can be provided so that the occupant can recognize this.

This notification may be output audibly or visually through the speaker 90 or display 100 included in the vehicle 1.

That is, the control unit 40 may control the speaker 90 or the display 100 to audibly or visually output information about at least one seat belt 20 that is not connected.

Electrical components such as the control unit 40, sensors, speakers 90, and displays 100 can communicate with each other through a communication network within the vehicle 1. For example, electronic components transmit data through Ethernet, MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport), Flexray, CAN (Controller Area Network), LIN (Local Interconnect Network), etc. You can give and receive.

Through this notification, the passenger can recognize that the seat belt 20 is not worn and various risks that may occur while driving can be prevented by wearing the seat belt 20.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a passenger wearing a seat belt according to an embodiment, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a seat belt connected to a buckle according to an embodiment.

The occupant of the vehicle 1 wears the seat belt 20 provided on the seat 10 when boarding the vehicle 1. In this case, the clip portion of the seat belt 20 and the buckle 30 can be connected and coupled. there is.

When the seat belt 20 and the buckle 30 are connected, the sensor can detect this and transmit the detection information to the control unit 40 through the signal line 60, and the control unit 40 can control the seat belt based on the detection information of the sensor. It is possible to determine whether the belt 20 is connected and provide a notification to the occupant based on this.

Figure 10 is a diagram showing that a notification is provided through a speaker or display according to an embodiment.

As described above, the control unit 40 may determine whether the seat 10 on which the occupant is sitting and whether the seat belt 20 of the seat 10 is connected based on the detection result of the sensor.

As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the seat belt 20 is not connected, a notification may be provided so that the occupant can recognize it, and such notification may be an auditory notification through the speaker 90 or a visual notification through the display 100. You can.

The sentence “Seat belt 20 is not connected” may be output through the speaker 90, or the sentence “Seat belt 20 is not connected” may be output through the display 100. .

These sentences are examples of notifications provided, and there are no restrictions on the form as long as the rider can recognize them.

For example, the red warning light in the cluster can blink to allow the occupants to recognize it, and the seat position where the seat belt 20 is not connected can be displayed on the AVN system screen.

According to this notification, the occupant can recognize that the seat belt 20 is not worn and be instructed to wear it.

11 and 12 are flowcharts showing a vehicle control method according to an embodiment.

The control unit 40 may determine whether the seat belt 20 and the buckle 30 are connected (910). As a result of the determination, if the seat belt 20 and the buckle 30 are not connected (No in 903), control can be made to provide a notification (905).

It is possible to detect whether the passenger is seated on the seat 10 using the first sensor 80 provided in the vehicle 1.

The control unit 40 may determine whether an occupant is sitting on each of the plurality of seats 10 based on the detection result of the first sensor 80 (1001).

In addition, it is possible to detect whether the seat belt 20 and the buckle 30 are connected using the second sensor 85 provided in the vehicle 1, and the control unit 40 controls the detection result of the second sensor 85. Based on this, it can be determined whether the seat belt 20 and the buckle 30 are connected.

That is, based on the detection result of the first sensor 80, it is possible to determine the seat 10 on which the occupant is sitting, and determine whether the seat belt 20 and buckle 30 of the corresponding seat 10 are connected ( 1003).

Sensing information from the sensor is transmitted to the control unit 40 through a signal line 60, and this signal line 60 is wired to the FPCB 70 to improve flexibility.

As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the seat belt 20 and the buckle 30 are not connected (No in 1005), control can be made to provide a notification to the occupant.

In this case, the notification may be an auditory notification through the speaker 90 or a visual notification through the display 100.

According to the disclosed invention, the space utilization of the rear seat can be improved by wiring the signal line of the seat to an FPCB (Flexible Printed Circuit Board) to increase the forward/backward movement range of the rear seat.

As described above, the disclosed embodiments have been described with reference to the attached drawings. A person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention can be practiced in forms different from the disclosed embodiments without changing the technical idea or essential features of the present invention. The disclosed embodiments are illustrative and should not be construed as limiting.

1: vehicle
10: Sheet
11: Sheet column
15: Seat rail
20: seat belt
30: Buckle
40: control unit
50: IC chip
60: signal line
70: FPCB
80: first sensor
85: second sensor
90: speaker
100: display

Claims (15)

plural sheets;
a plurality of seat belts provided on each of the plurality of seats;
a plurality of buckles to which the plurality of seat belts are respectively connected;
a control unit that determines whether at least one of the plurality of seat belts is connected to at least one of the plurality of buckles;
An IC chip provided on the front of the vehicle and on which the control unit is mounted;
A signal line connecting the plurality of buckles and the IC chip; and
A vehicle including a Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FPCB) on which the signal lines are wired.
According to clause 1,
A vehicle further comprising a seat rail provided so that the plurality of seats can move forward or backward.
According to paragraph 2,
The plurality of sheets are,
A vehicle equipped with at least one seat forming a row of seats.
According to clause 3,
The seat rail is,
A vehicle provided in the center of the vehicle so that at least one seat included in the row can move together.
According to clause 4,
The plurality of sheets are,
Forming a plurality of sheet rows including the at least one sheet,
The plurality of sheet rows are,
A vehicle moving forward or backward along the seat rail.
According to clause 5,
A vehicle in which each of the plurality of seat rows moves independently along the seat rail.
According to clause 2,
The signal line is,
A vehicle provided inside the seat rail and wired to the FPCB.
According to clause 1,
The control unit,
A vehicle that controls to provide a notification when it is determined that at least one of the plurality of seat belts and at least one of the plurality of buckles are not connected.
According to clause 1,
It further includes a first sensor provided on each of the plurality of seats to detect whether the occupant is on board,
The control unit,
A vehicle that determines the seat on which the occupant is sitting based on information detected by the first sensor.
According to clause 9,
It further includes a second sensor that detects whether the seat belt is connected to the buckle,
The control unit,
Determining whether each of the seat belts provided on at least one seat on which the occupant is determined to be seated is connected based on information detected by the first sensor and the second sensor,
A vehicle that controls to provide a notification if at least one seat belt is not fastened.
According to clause 10,
speaker; and
It further includes a display;
The control unit,
A vehicle that controls the speaker or display to audibly or visually output information about the at least one unconnected seat belt.
Detect whether at least one of the plurality of seat belts is connected to at least one of the plurality of buckles;
transmitting the sensed information to a control unit through a signal line wired to a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB);
Controlling to provide a notification when it is determined that at least one of the plurality of seat belts and at least one of the plurality of buckles are not connected.
According to clause 12,
Detect whether a passenger is on board;
A method of controlling a vehicle further comprising: determining a seat on which the occupant is sitting based on the sensed information.
According to clause 13,
Based on the detection result, determine whether each of the seat belts provided on at least one seat on which the occupant is determined to be seated is connected,
A control method for a vehicle that provides a notification when at least one seat belt is not connected.
According to clause 12,
Providing said notification means:
A vehicle control method comprising controlling a speaker or display to audibly or visually output information about the at least one unconnected seat belt.

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