Disclosed is a product provision device for vehicles, the product provision device including at least one box to be inserted into and pulled out from at least a portion of a seat in the state in which a plurality of products is stored therein and at least one processor configured to provide a control signal such that at least one of the products is exposed in a cabin upon receiving a signal based on user input.

A method is for controlling the occupancy of the seats of one or more vehicle(s) by passengers using a control device for controlling the occupancy of the seats. The vehicle includes a number of seats equipped with a reading light. The control device includes each reading light, a control system for controlling the reading lights and a controller. The method includes an emission of at least one piece of data related to the seat toward an electronic device of a passenger of the vehicle. The piece of data is emitted using a wireless optical communication technique, which is a technique of visible light communication. The emission of the at least one piece of data related to the seat is carried out by the reading light of the seat controlled by the control system.

A method is for controlling the occupancy of the seats of one or more vehicle(s) by passengers using a control device for controlling the occupancy of the seats. The vehicle includes a number of seats equipped with a reading light. The control device includes each reading light, a control system for controlling the reading lights and a controller. The method includes an emission of at least one piece of data related to the seat toward an electronic device of a passenger of the vehicle. The piece of data is emitted using a wireless optical communication technique, which is a technique of visible light communication. The emission of the at least one piece of data related to the seat is carried out by the reading light of the seat controlled by the control system.

A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.

A trim panel for a vehicle interior to provide a user interface for an occupant is disclosed. The trim panel may comprise a composite structure comprising a light-transmissive cover, a light panel/display, a functional layer and a positioning layer. The user interface may facilitate interaction with the vehicle occupant so that operation of the user interface for the vehicle occupant comprises output from illumination from the light panel through the functional layer and through the cover to an exterior surface of the cover. The positioning layer may comprise a deformable spacer. The positioning layer may comprise a foam layer under the cover. The trim panel may comprise a sensor to detect input from the occupant at or adjacent to the cover. The composite structure may comprise a cover segment comprising a fabric and/or leather and a cover segment comprising a plastic or film.

A trim panel for a vehicle interior to provide a user interface for an occupant is disclosed. The trim panel may comprise a composite structure comprising a light-transmissive cover, a light panel/display, a functional layer and a positioning layer. The user interface may facilitate interaction with the vehicle occupant so that operation of the user interface for the vehicle occupant comprises output from illumination from the light panel through the functional layer and through the cover to an exterior surface of the cover. The positioning layer may comprise a deformable spacer. The positioning layer may comprise a foam layer under the cover. The trim panel may comprise a sensor to detect input from the occupant at or adjacent to the cover. The composite structure may comprise a cover segment comprising a fabric and/or leather and a cover segment comprising a plastic or film.

A vehicle interior component configured to present a user interface for a vehicle occupant with at least one vehicle system and/or network is disclosed. The component may comprise a housing, cover structure and user interface system configured to present the user interface at a cover surface. The user interface may comprise a light display configured to transmit light from a light source and/or an input device configured to interface with a sensor arrangement. The user interface may comprise output from the light display and/or input by interaction with the input device at the cover surface through the sensor arrangement. The component may comprise an interface module comprising the light display and the input device. The light display may comprise a light guide and/or display panel. The light guide may comprise a projection and/or icon configured to transmit light through an aperture and/or recess of the cover structure.

An example method for assisting autonomous vehicle (AV) riders reach their destination after drop-off can include receiving, by an autonomous vehicle (AV), a ride service request from a user, the ride service request specifying a pick-up location, a pick-up time, and a destination of a trip associated with the ride service request; navigating the AV to the pick-up location; providing the user a recommendation for where to sit within the AV, the recommendation being based on at least one of the destination of the trip, a drop-off location associated with the trip, environment conditions associated with the drop-off location, and an estimated egress location; receiving sensor data from one or more sensors associated with the AV; determining, based on the sensor data and the drop-off location, a pull-over location for dropping off the user; and navigating the AV to the pull-over location.

It is provided an interior adjustment system for a vehicle, comprising a first interior assembly which has a first adjustment device for adjusting the first interior assembly, at least one second interior assembly which has a second adjustment device for adjusting the at least one second interior assembly and a controller. The controller is designed to activate the second adjustment device in order to adjust the at least one second interior assembly as a function of an adjustment movement of the first interior assembly.

A driver monitoring system of a vehicle includes: an infrared (IR) camera configured to, via a windshield, capture an image of a driver on a driver's seat within a passenger cabin of the vehicle; and an IR light source configured to transmit IR light directly toward the driver and the driver's seat.