FR3086181A1 - ASSISTANCE PROCESS FOR THE PHYSICAL REMOBILIZATION OF MOBILE TERMINAL USERS DURING TRAVEL ON BOARD VEHICLES - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of assisting in the physical remobilization of users of mobile terminals during journeys in vehicles using an exercise program presented on audiovisual means, characterized in that it comprises the following successive steps , - display on the audiovisual means of a program home page, - selection by the user of a predefined context for the planned remobilization exercise, - qualification by the user of his status as driver of the vehicle or passenger, - choice by the user of a category of remobilization exercises corresponding to obtaining a specific physical state, - activation by the user of a category of remobilization exercises and automatic launch of a random exercise in the activated category.

Description

Method of assisting in the physical remobilization of users of mobile terminals during journeys in vehicles

The invention relates to a method of implementing assistance devices (of the Human-Machine Interface type) for users of mobile terminals making journeys on board vehicles and, more specifically, a method enabling drivers and passengers of vehicles to '' perform muscle mobilization exercises in order to maintain a satisfactory physical state, in particular, during long journeys.

STATE OF THE PRIOR ART [0001] Training or "coaching" methods and systems are known proposing a person to perform physical exercises. The programs of these exercises, which can be practiced in different places (outdoors, airplanes, vehicles, ...), can be executed using mobile telecommunications devices or mobile terminals, such as "smartphones" or tablets digital, being presented on the screens of these devices.

We know, for example from document US20100015585, a method and a device for providing a person with personalized audiovisual teaching support with a view to taking different positions and / or performing various movements.

However, these devices are not intended to be used in a vehicle, when stationary or on the move. In particular, the driver of an en-route motor vehicle cannot use such devices without compromising safety.

In fact, when driving, most of the vehicle's controls (gearbox, steering wheel, clutch, brake and acceleration pedals, etc.) must be activated by the driver. Consequently, it can be particularly laborious and dangerous for the driver to engage in physical activity concomitant to driving, in particular, if the exercises proposed are complex or if they cause a significant cognitive load.

[0005] Furthermore, document EP2750120 describes a system for displaying information relating to physical exercises.

However, most of the methods used in public transport (trains, planes, broadcast an audiovisual presentation simultaneously to all passengers and not at the request of a particular person.

In addition, the known methods and devices for presentation and monitoring of physical activities for the automobile are only intended for the longest models and are usually reserved for passengers seated in the back who are the only people. in the vehicle to have enough space to perform the proposed exercises.

Consequently, the existing methods are not flexible and are of limited application. They also remain insufficiently effective because they do not take into account the context, position and condition of the driver or passengers in relation to, respectively, the vehicle used and the terms of the journey.

The invention seeks to solve the problems of physical fatigue occurring during long journeys by car and to which are subject, both the driver because of his constant efforts of concentration and vigilance at the wheel, as passengers who keep the same sitting for several hours.

However, it turns out that this fatigue is not only a source of discomfort and inconvenience but also involves the risk of accidents because it can result in cramps or drowsiness.

The method of the invention aims to be a complement to existing methods such as "pause alert" intervening after two hours of travel and hypo-vigilance alert messages resulting from the detection of gaze of the driver and his deviation off the road for several seconds.

Incidentally, the method of assisting in the physical remobilization of the invention is more particularly suitable and intended to be implemented by means of the device which is the subject of application FR3060501 to which the present application refers for the means structural and functional implementation of the method of the invention.

The physical remobilization assistance method of the invention applies in particular to users of motor vehicles but can also be implemented in the context of air transport and rail transport, where appropriate, by local download of exercise programs.

PRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION The purpose of the present invention is to solve the technical problems raised by the prior art by proposing a method taking into account both the different statuses of a user (driver of the vehicle or passenger) and the context of the planned physical remobilization.

Thus, this method comprises several menus, three of which are main, respectively, two menus corresponding to the situation of the user outside the vehicle (preparation before a journey, during a break) and another menu in the presence of the user inside the vehicle, if applicable, in the driving position.

This object is achieved, according to the invention, by means of a method of assistance for the physical remobilization of users of mobile terminals during journeys on board vehicles using an exercise program presented on means audiovisual, characterized in that it comprises the following successive stages:

- the display on audiovisual means of a program home page,

- the selection by the user of a predefined context for the planned remobilization exercise,

- the qualification by the user of his status as driver or passenger of the vehicle,

- the choice by the user of a category of remobilization exercises corresponding to the obtaining of a specific physical state, and

- the activation by the user of a category of remobilization exercises and the automatic launching of a random exercise in the activated category.

According to an advantageous characteristic, the method of the invention comprises at least three categories of physical exercises corresponding, respectively, to different muscle remobilization states.

According to another characteristic, the method includes saving, displaying on audiovisual means and the option of resuming an exercise in progress following an early stop by the user.

According to yet another characteristic, the predefined contexts include; the immediate practice of the exercises chosen outside the vehicle, or the prior viewing of the exercises chosen to be practiced subsequently inside the vehicle, or even the immediate practice of the exercises inside the vehicle.

According to a preferred variant of implementation of the method, the step of launching an exercise is correlated to the context selected by the user.

Preferably, the method comprises an action of verifying the context selected by the user by means of an analysis of the kinematic parameters of the vehicle.

According to a specific variant, the method comprises an intermediate step of notification of individual responsibility.

According to another variant, the method comprises counting the duration of the remobilization exercises completed and the allocation of points in relation to the desired physical state.

According to yet another variant implementation of the method, the exercise program is presented on the audiovisual means on board the vehicle via a connection with the mobile terminal (smartphone) from which an application of said program is downloaded.

Another object of the invention is a computer program comprising instructions for the execution of the steps of a method according to the invention.

The assistance method of the invention provides a safe driving aid which takes the form of physical re-mobilization exercises intended for any occupant of the vehicle including the driver. This process takes into account and promotes the physical and mental well-being of the occupants. ^] The display on the fixed screen of the vehicle, from a mobile terminal, uses means of duplication or "mirroring" which are already fitted certain vehicles and whose use is becoming more widespread.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge on reading the description which follows, with reference to the appended and detailed figures below.

Figures 1 to 9 are schematic screen views showing the information displayed by the audiovisual means associated with the computer on board the vehicle and / or the mobile terminal during the various stages of the process of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Naturally, the embodiments described below are given only by way of nonlimiting examples. It is explicitly provided that we can combine these different modes to offer others.

In general, most people complain about the time lost in long journeys in motor vehicles or in traffic jams and wish, if possible, to occupy this free time by intellectual or physical activities.

In addition, confinement in the passenger compartment of the vehicle and immobilization in the seated position for a long period leads to muscle fatigue causing various traumas (cramps, tendonitis, back pain, ...) as well as a monotony likely, in particular for the driver, to cause a loss of attention and, consequently, serious risks of accident.

The assistance method of the invention aims to solve these problems by physical remobilization, in particular during long journeys, in order to improve the comfort, physical fitness and alertness of the driver and / or passengers of the vehicle and thereby enhance road safety.

This object is achieved by the assistance method of the invention using an exercise program presented on audiovisual means associated with at least one mobile terminal or digital device and comprising the following successive steps:

display on audiovisual means of a program home page (Figure 1),

- selection by the user of a predefined context for the planned remobilization exercise (Figure 2),

- qualification by the user of his status as driver of the vehicle or passenger (Figure 3),

- choice by the user of a category of remobilization exercises corresponding to the obtaining of a specific physical state (Figure 4),

- activation by the user of a category of remobilization exercises and automatic launch of a random exercise in the activated category.

The home page of the application presents general information on the user’s environment and the physical remobilization program. It allows, for example, to access the different exercise categories, presentation parameters and exercise history.

The method of the invention provides at least three categories of physical exercise corresponding, respectively, to different muscle remobilization states, for example, heating or awakening, bodybuilding or tone, relaxation or user relaxation, as shown in Figure 4.

The opening of a category by touch on the screen launches an exercise of this category, but randomly, in order to reduce the number and duration of screen manipulations by the user and d '' to avoid distraction while driving. sbpj The method of the invention further comprises saving, displaying on audiovisual means and the option of resuming an exercise in progress following an early stop by the user, as illustrated by figures, 6, 7 and 8.

As illustrated in Figure 2, the predefined contexts include, in particular;

- immediate practice of the exercises chosen outside the vehicle (for example in transit on a motorway service area or at the end of a journey),

- the prior visualization of the exercises chosen to be practiced later inside the vehicle which allows good physical preparation,

- the immediate practice of the exercises inside the vehicle.

Once the context has been selected by the user, the latter proceeds to qualify his status as driver of the vehicle or passenger. This step, which is illustrated in FIG. 3, allows the method to retain for the driver only the exercises compatible with driving the vehicle.

Thus, for road safety reasons, the next step in launching an exercise remains correlated to the context selected by the user.

However, the method includes a context verification action by corroborating the qualification entered by the user with the results of the analysis of the kinematic parameters of the vehicle.

In this way, the exercise programs offered by the method of the invention are preferably selected according to data such as the speed or the position of the vehicle so as to guarantee that the practice of these exercises at the interior of the vehicle does not compromise personal safety.

The next step is to activate a category of remobilization exercises which leads to the automatic launch of a random exercise in the activated category.

In fact, in order to reduce the number and duration of the user's tactile actions on the screen and to divert the driver's attention from the driving task. isbpj [0046] In addition, for legal and insurance reasons, there is an intermediate step for notification of individual responsibility of the driver, as illustrated by the warning visible in FIG. 5.

Alternatively, it is possible to provide for the counting of the duration of the remobilization exercises completed and the allocation of points in relation to the physical state sought by the user.

When the user is out of the vehicle, the list of all the exercises is displayed on the screen, grouped by categories.

When the vehicle is stationary or when the user has reached their destination (with any means of transport), the process does not provide for any restriction on the exercises offered.

In the field of air transport, the categories of exercises provided for in the method of the invention are linked to the context chosen for performing the exercises (takeoff, landing, disturbances during the flight, etc.). automobile, when the vehicle is on a fast lane, the process favors, on the other hand, exercises requiring the least amount of instructions so that the driver can stay focused on the road environment.

In built-up areas, the process eliminates the exercises with wide gestures because the environment of the vehicle requires a large response capacity of the driver and an extended vision.

Stopping the vehicle at a red light will be assimilated to parking but for a reduced time ^ The presence of the vehicle in a traffic jam will be treated as normal driving but at very low speed and it is expected that the process can then offer more complex exercises.

In all cases, the method of the invention can know the environment of the vehicle by analyzing its speed and position using GPS.

Alternatively, the method also allows the user to self-report the driving situation.

The instructions for carrying out the steps of the method of the invention can be implemented by means of a software application or a computer program recorded on a mobile terminal (smartphone, tablet, etc. ) or on a computer on board the vehicle and, preferably, using an assistance device such as that described in application FR3060501.

Advantageously, this assistance device is connected to a computer of the vehicle. In this case, the assistance device uses kinematic data directly from the vehicle (for example, speed, position, acceleration, ...).

The method of the invention can also be implemented from exercise programs recorded beforehand in the mobile terminal or in the memory of the on-board computer, which allows the user to follow these programs even in lack of internet connection.

If the vehicle is in "100% autonomous" mode, the driver will have the same level of risk as a passenger and will therefore be able to practice the same exercises. On the other hand, resuming manual driving of the vehicle will switch the driver back to suitable functions and exercises compatible with the required level of safety.

These characteristics provide data representative of a high quality driving context. In this way, the exercises offered by the process are adapted to the context in a reliable and precise manner and the risks linked to the practice of these activities in a vehicle on the road are further minimized.

The presentation of the exercise program integrated into the method of the invention is displayed on the audiovisual means on board the vehicle (for example, the dashboard screen) via a connection with a mobile terminal (smartphone or tablet ) in which an application of said program is downloaded. FIG. 9 represents, schematically, a fictional character who is intended to animate himself by exercising the physical exercises of the selected program which the user must follow.

In the case where the assistance device is coupled to a vehicle computer, the user interface the audiovisual means comprise at least one fixed screen integrated into the dashboard and / or at least one loudspeaker fitted to the passenger compartment. The exercise program and instructions for the various movements offered are thus delivered in the form of sounds, images or videos.

The display in the fixed screen of the vehicle, natively, requires to embed the remobilization application in the "infotainment" system (on-board software) which is easily achievable. ^ [0064] When the assistance device is integrated into a mobile terminal belonging to the user, the GPS function of this mobile terminal can be activated to accurately enter the speed and position of the vehicle.

Optionally, this mobile terminal will be connected to the vehicle computer by a broadband connection of the wired (USB) or wireless (Wifi) type. The calculator will control, for example, the display of a touch screen integrated in the central part of the dashboard of the vehicle.

Preferably, the computer is provided with so-called “mirroring” duplication means (for example: Apple CarPlay®, Google Android Auto® or else

Mirrorlink®) allowing the display generated by the mobile terminal to be reproduced in real time on the touch-screen display and with a suitable visual interface.

This configuration thus allows the driver to view, on the vehicle's touch screen, the exercises recorded in the application program of the mobile terminal and to directly order said application via this touch screen.

For safety reasons, it is however preferable that the videos of the physical exercises to be carried out are only visible by the driver when the vehicle is stationary. Conversely, when the car is on the road, the instructions relating to the exercises to be performed will only be spoken.

According to another embodiment of the assistance device used by the method of the invention, the mobile terminal exchanges data directly with the vehicle computer via a programming interface or API (“Application Programming Interface ").

Advantageously, the assistance device used comprises, in addition, means for acquiring personal data of the driver such as his identity so as to offer him personalized exercises.

However, for reasons of confidentiality and protection of privacy, these parameters are communicated by the user in the form of a self-declaration entered via an interface of the device, for example, the touch screen of the mobile terminal on which application is run.

Claims (9)

Claims 1. A method of assisting in the physical remobilization of users of mobile terminals during journeys in vehicles using an exercise program presented on audiovisual means, characterized in that it comprises the following successive steps, - display on audiovisual means of a program home page, - selection by the user of a predefined context for the planned remobilization exercise, - qualification by the user of his status as driver of the vehicle or passenger, - choice by the user of a category of remobilization exercises corresponding to the obtaining of a specific physical state, - activation by the user of a category of remobilization exercises and automatic launch of a random exercise in the activated category, in that it includes an action of checking the context selected by the user by means of a analysis of the kinematic parameters of the vehicle. 2. Assistance method according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least three categories of physical exercises corresponding, respectively, to different muscle remobilization states. 3. Assistance method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises saving, display on audiovisual means and the option of resuming an exercise in progress following an early stop of the 'user. 4. Assistance method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the predefined contexts include; the immediate practice of the exercises chosen outside the vehicle, the prior viewing of the exercises chosen to be practiced subsequently inside the vehicle, the immediate practice of the exercises inside the vehicle. 5. Assistance method according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the step of launching an exercise is correlated to the context selected by the user. 6. Assistance method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises an intermediate step of notification of individual responsibility. 7. Assistance method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises counting the duration of the remobilization exercises completed and the allocation of points in relation to the desired physical state. 8. Assistance method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the exercise program is presented on the audiovisual means on board the vehicle via a connection with the mobile terminal in which an application of said program is downloaded. 9. Computer program comprising instructions for carrying out the steps of a process according to one of the preceding claims.