A seat assembly is provided with a seat cushion and a seat back. A controller is in electrical communication with an actuator. The controller is programmed to receive a data input indicative of occupant anthropometry data. The data input is compared with predetermined data ranges. A setting of the actuator is adjusted to a predetermined setting based on the predetermined data range. A data input indicative of a selected driving mode is received by the controller. The setting of the actuator is adjusted to another predetermined setting based on the selected driving mode. The actuator includes an inflation device, side bolster air bladders, a seat back recline actuator, a tilt actuator, and a central air bladder. The driving modes include a touring mode, a sport mode and a performance mode.

A vehicle includes a smart key which periodically transmits identification information to an external device, a communication unit which receives information on a driver corresponding to the identification information generated by the smart key from the external device, and a control unit which displays information preset by the driver based on the information on the driver received from the communication unit or automatically controls devices in the vehicle pre-stored by the driver.

Embodiments for reducing unwanted motion experienced by an occupant of a vehicle by a processor. In response to an anticipated movement of the vehicle, a motion of a seating surface of the vehicle is caused to at least partially compensate for the anticipated movement of the vehicle.

In one embodiment, one or more suspension systems of a vehicle may be used to mitigate motion sickness by limiting motion in one or more frequency ranges. In another embodiment, an active suspension may be integrated with an autonomous vehicle architecture. In yet another embodiment, the active suspension system of a vehicle may be used to induce motion in a vehicle. The vehicle may be used as a testbed for technical investigations and/or as a platform to enhance the enjoyment of video and/or audio by vehicle occupants. In some embodiments, the active suspensions system may be used to perform gestures as a means of communication with persons inside or outside the vehicle. In some embodiments, the active suspensions system may be used to generate haptic warnings to a vehicle operator or other persons in response to certain road situations.

An airbag system for a vehicle is provided that prevents a passenger seated in each seat from being struck and injured by a roof airbag when the roof airbag is deployed in the event of vehicle collision. In addition, the airbag system for a vehicle secures safety by effectively protecting the passenger using the roof airbag.

A method for operating an adjustment system, the adjustment system comprising a motor-adjustable interior element for receiving a person, the motor-adjustable interior element being adjustable between different configurations by way of adjustment kinematics by a drive arrangement with at least one actuator, a control arrangement being provided. The control arrangement has a person model for the person received by the motor-adjustable interior element, and also an interior element model representing the interior element geometry and the adjustment kinematics of the motor-adjustable interior element, that the body configurations of the person that result from a motorized adjustment of the interior element are predicted by the control arrangement on the basis of the person model and the interior element model, and that the control in the adjustment routine is implemented by the control arrangement while complying with a comfort specification for the resulting body configurations.

A control system is disclosed for enhancing the visibility of a driver of a vehicle. The control system may include a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a weight placed on a passenger seat and at least one motor configured to adjust a position of the passenger seat. The control system may also include a controller in communication with the sensor and the at least one motor. The controller may be configured to receive the signal from the sensor, determine that the passenger seat is unoccupied based on the signal, and automatically generate a command signal directed to the at least one motor to adjust the passenger seat to a prospective position.

An in-vehicle terminal includes: a measurement unit that measures electric field strengths of radio waves for wireless communication emitted from information terminals located in a vicinity thereof; a main terminal identifying unit that identifies a predetermined main terminal among the information terminals; and a communication unit that establishes wireless communication with the identified main terminal and transmits a first electric field strength for another information terminal than the main terminal measured by the measurement unit, via the wireless communication to the main terminal.

An instrument panel interaction system for an automotive vehicle is provided that includes an alerting device configured to produce an alert. A controller is controllably coupled to the alerting device, the controller being operable to activate the alerting device to produce the alert. An inquiring device is communicatively coupled to the controller. The inquiring device is configured to ask the driver whether a child is present. The controller is configured to activate the alerting device to produce the alert when a predetermined condition is met and an affirmative response has been received that a child is present. A method of reminding a driver of the presence of a child within a motor vehicle is also provided.

Systems and methods for human scanning for interior preference setup are disclosed. An example disclosed vehicle includes a target lamp on a side view mirror of the vehicle. The example vehicle also includes a scanning module. Additionally, the example vehicle includes an active scanning system configured to instruct the target lamp to project a position indicator a known distance from the vehicle, determine a joint structure based on an image of a person standing at the position indicator received from the scanning module, and adjust interior preference settings based on the detected joint structure.