Vehicle computing system in communication with a wearable device
A vehicle computing system comprising at least one controller configured to communicate with a wearable device. The at least one controller may be configured to receive data defining a first gesture made using the wearable wireless device. The controller may be further configured to determine a first predefined command, for controlling a vehicle system, previously stored in association with the first gesture. The controller may be further configured to control the vehicle system in accordance with the first predefined command.
1. A wearable device comprising:
a controller in communication with a vehicle computing system (VCS), the controller configured to:
receive an instruction from the VCS to associate a first predefined movement to a first vehicle function;
wherein the predefined movement is stored in the VCS;
detect the first predefined movement based on one or more motion sensors; and
transmit a command to the VCS to control the first vehicle function.
2. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more motion sensors is at least one of a gyroscope, a compass, and an accelerometer.
3. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the communication with the VCS is established via a Bluetooth Low Energy wireless connection.
4. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the first vehicle function is to adjust a temperature setting for a vehicle climate control system.
5. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one controller is further configured to:
receive a configuration request from the VCS via one or more vehicle infotainment controls;
enable a configuration mode based on the configuration request;
receive a message having control data based on a second vehicle function;
record movement data via the one or more motion sensors as a second predefined movement; and
transmit the second predefined movement to the VCS such that it is associated with the second vehicle function.
6. The wearable device of claim 5 , wherein the second vehicle function is fan speed for a vehicle climate control system.
7. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one controller is further configured to transmit a signal to the VCS that determines whether the signal corresponds to one of a primary device or a secondary device.
8. The wearable device of claim 7 , wherein the secondary device is configured to activate or deactivate at least one vehicle function.
9. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one controller is further configured to transmit a command to control the first vehicle function based on proximity of the VCS.