What is this invention?

System for correcting passenger's posture in autonomous vehicle

Are you ever worried about your passengers' safety when traveling in an autonomous vehicle? Well, one company has come up with a solution to that problem - Disclosed's system for correcting passenger posture.This innovative device is designed to help keep occupants safe by adjusting their position in the car based on distance and pressure sensors located throughout the seat. When needed, the pressurizing device will expand and push against T10-T12 of a person's spine, ensuring they are kept comfortable during long rides. Whether you're driving yourself or riding shotgun in someone else's car, this technology can make sure everyone stays safe and relaxed no matter where your journey takes you!

The system disclosed includes a camera configured to measure a distance between a headrest and the head of the passenger. The system also includes a plurality of body pressure sensors that are uniformly embedded across an entire area of the seat and sense body pressures of the passenger. Finally, the pressurizing device is configured to be expandably installed inside a seatback and press between T10 and T12 of the thoracic spine of the passenger. The controller controls operation of the pressurizing device on basis off this distance measured by camera as well as scapular pressure sensed by body pressure sensors.

What are some key features of the invention?

• System for correcting passenger's posture in an autonomous vehicle

• Headrest and head of passenger distance measured by camera

• Pressurizing device installed inside seatback and press between T10 and T12 of spine of passenger

• Controller controls operation of pressurizing device based on distance measured by camera, scapular pressure sensed by body pressure sensors.

What are some similar inventions on the market?

There are a few similar products on the market, but Disclosed's system is likely the most innovative. Other systems may only adjust a passenger's position slightly, while Disclosed's device will press against certain points in order to provide extra support.

How could this be used?

In various embodiments, the disclosed system for correcting a passenger's posture in an autonomous vehicle includes a camera configured to measure distance between a headrest and the passenger's head, body pressure sensors embedded uniformly across an area of the seat where passengers sit, and a pressurizing device installed inside a seatback that presses between T-10 and T-12 on the thoracic spine of the passenger. The controller controls operation of the pressurizing device based on distance measured by camera as well as scapular pressure sensed by body pressure sensors.

What are some things to look out for with this?

The main risks to using this system are the potential for false readings and possible injury from expanding pressure. False readings could occur if the camera is not measuring accurately or if the passenger's body occupies a large enough space that pressing against their spine does not result in a measurable distance between their headrest and head. Injuries can also be caused by pressurizing too tightly against someone's chest, which can compress their lungs and lead to respiratory problems.

What are the overall impressions of this invention?

I was impressed by the innovation of Disclosed's system. It is one of the few products on the market that provides real support and assistance to passengers, instead of just adjusting their position slightly. I think it would be helpful for people with mobility issues or those who are uncomfortable in a traditional seat.

Final comment expressed in a poem (written by an A.I.)

There once was a driverless car
That tried to improve its passenger's posture
With a camera to measure their headrest distance
And pressure sensors in the seat to sense their body's tension
The controller would activate the pressurizing device
Between thoracic vertebrae ten and twelve

Who owns this patent?

Hyundai Motor Company

Document Number: 11213140