Technologies for using image analysis to facilitate adjustments of vehicle components

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-2024010146-A1
Application number	US-202318471416-A
Country	US
Kind code	A1
Filing date	Sep 21, 2023
Priority date	May 2, 2018
Publication date	Jan 11, 2024
Grant date	—

Abstract

Systems and methods for using image analysis techniques to facilitate adjustments to vehicle components are disclosed. According to aspects, a computing device may access and analyze image data depicting an individual(s) within a vehicle, and in particular determine a positioning of the individual(s) within the vehicle. Based on the positioning, the computing device may determine how to adjust a vehicle component(s) to its optimal configuration, and may facilitate adjustment of the vehicle component(s) accordingly.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1 . A system for configuring components of a vehicle, comprising:
a non-transitory memory storing a set of computer-executable instructions; and a processor configured to execute the computer-executable instructions, wherein execution of the instructions causes the processor to:
receive image data comprising a plurality of image frames,
determine, from the plurality of image frames, a particular image frame that depicts an individual,
determine, based on a position of the individual, as illustrated in the particular image frame, that an adjustment to a current configuration of a vehicle component is needed,
based on determining that the adjustment is needed, generate a configuration adjustment command corresponding to a preference of the individual,
cause the vehicle component to execute the configuration adjustment command, wherein execution of the configuration adjustment command results in the adjustment to the current configuration, and
generate a driving report corresponding to a trip during which the vehicle component was utilized with the adjustment to the current configuration, the driving report indicating the adjustment to the current configuration.

2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle component comprises a dashboard including a user interface, and the adjustment to the current configuration includes adjusting a rotation angle of the dashboard.

3 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the computer-executable instructions further cause the processor to:
generate a notification indicating the adjustment to the dashboard, and present, on the user interface of the dashboard, the notification indicating the adjustment to the dashboard.

4 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the vehicle component comprises an air bag and the adjustment of the current configuration includes adjusting at least one of a deployment angle of the air bag or an ejection velocity of the air bag.

5 . The system of claim 4 , wherein the computer-executable instructions further cause the processor to:
generate a notification indicating the adjustment to the air bag, and present, on the user interface of the dashboard, the notification indicating the adjustment to the air bag.

6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle component comprises a seat and the adjustment to the current configuration includes adjusting at least one of a position of the seat or a temperature of the seat.

7 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the driving report further comprises at least one of:
a summary of operating conditions of the vehicle during the trip, tracked statistics associated with the operating conditions, or comparisons of driving histories associated with the individual.

8 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer-executable instructions further cause the processor to:
synchronize the driving report with data associated with the individual stored in a computing device.

9 . A method for configuring components of a vehicle, the method comprising:
receiving image data comprising a plurality of image frames; determining, from the plurality of image frames, a particular image frame that depicts an individual; determining, based on a position of the individual, as illustrated in the particular image frame, that an adjustment to a current configuration of a vehicle component is needed; based on determining that the adjustment is needed, generating a configuration adjustment command corresponding to a preference of the individual; and causing the vehicle component to execute the configuration adjustment command, wherein execution of the configuration adjustment command results in the adjustment to the current configuration, wherein the vehicle component comprises a dashboard.

10 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the adjustment to the current configuration includes adjusting a rotation angle of the dashboard.

11 . The method of claim 9 , further comprising:
generating a notification indicating the adjustment to the dashboard; and presenting, on a user interface, the notification indicating the adjustment to the dashboard.

12 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the vehicle component comprises an air bag and the adjustment of the current configuration includes adjusting at least one of a deployment angle of the air bag or an ejection velocity of the air bag.

13 . The method of claim 12 , further comprising:
generating a notification indicating the adjustment to the air bag; and presenting, on a user interface, the notification indicating the adjustment to the air bag.

14 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the vehicle component comprises a seat and the adjustment to the current configuration includes adjusting at least one of a position of the seat or a temperature of the seat.

15 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the driving report further comprises at least one of:
a summary of operating conditions of the vehicle during the trip, tracked statistics associated with the operating conditions, or comparisons of driving histories associated with the individual.

16 . The method of claim 9 , further comprising:
synchronizing the driving report with data associated with the individual stored in a computing device.

17 . A non-transitory computer-readable memory storing instructions for configuring components of a vehicle that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to:
receive image data comprising a plurality of image frames; determine, from the plurality of image frames, a particular image frame that depicts an individual; determine, based on a position of the individual, as illustrated in the particular image frame, that an adjustment to a current configuration of a vehicle component is needed; based on determining that the adjustment is needed, generate a configuration adjustment command corresponding to a preference of the individual; and cause the vehicle component to execute the configuration adjustment command, wherein execution of the configuration adjustment command results in the adjustment to the current configuration, wherein the vehicle component comprises a dashboard and the adjustment to the current configuration includes adjusting a rotation angle of the dashboard.

18 . The non-transitory computer-readable memory of claim 17 , wherein the instructions further cause the one or more processors to:
generate a notification indicating the adjustment to the dashboard; and present, on a user interface, the notification indicating the adjustment to the dashboard.

19 . The non-transitory computer-readable memory of claim 17 , wherein the vehicle component comprises an air bag and the adjustment of the current configuration includes adjusting at least one of a deployment angle of the air bag or an ejection velocity of the air bag, and
wherein the instructions further cause the one or more processors to:
generate a notification indicating the adjustment to the air bag; and
present, on a user interface, the notification indicating the adjustment to the air bag.

20 . A system comprising:
means for receiving image data comprising a plurality of image frames, means for determining, from the plurality of image frames, a particular image frame that depicts an individual, means for determining, based on a position of the individual, as illustrated in the particular image frame, that an adjustment to a current configuration of a vehicle component is needed, means for generating a configuration adjus

Assignees

• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co

Inventors

• Li Yuntao
• Zhang Dingchao
• Myers Jeffrey S

Classifications

• B60K35/23

  Head-up displays [HUD] (optical aspects of head-up displays G02B27/01) · CPC title

• B60K35/28

  characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics information; characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver · CPC title

• B60K35/10 Primary

  Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor · CPC title

• B60N2210/24

  Cameras · CPC title

• B60N2/0278

  using sensors external to the seat for measurements in relation to the seat adjustment, e.g. for identifying the presence of obstacles or the appropriateness of the occupants position · CPC title