VEHICLE CENTER CONSOLE THAT AUTOMATICALLY ROTATES TOWARD DRIVER AND CONSOLE POSITIONING METHOD THEREOF

摘要

One or more motors automatically rotate and position a center console of avehicle for better viewabilityand access by a driver. When the driver pushes an activation button or speaksa voice command detectedby a microphone, a driver tracking mode is entered. The driver tracking modemay also be automaticallyenabled upon detecting the lack of a front passenger in the vehicle. Thecentral console moves forwardand turns toward the driver's side to achieve an optimal viewing angle ofapproximately ninety degreesbetween the driver's face and the console display. The rotated position of thecenter console allows foreasier access to buttons, icons, radio, CD/DVD player, temperature controls,etc. A console camera maybe installed on the central console for facial recognition enabling the systemto automatically adjust theconsole position to follow the driver's face for improved readability as thedriver changes position overtime.