INTERACTIVE PROTECTION SYSTEM

Abstract

An interactive vehicle protection system (100) is disclosed. The interactive protection system (100) comprises an instrument panel (101) comprising a panel controller (101a) for generating vehicle information based on vehicle sensor data and at least one wireless vehicle transceiver (101b) for communicating the generated vehicle information to a voice assistant (111) partially incorporated in a user device (104). Furthermore, the interactive protection system (100) comprises an audio system (103b), positioned near a user's head, for generating user information and a wireless audio transceiver for receiving vehicle information from the voice assistant (111) and transmitting the user information to the instrument panel (101) via the voice assistant (111) for further generation of vehicle information.The audio system (103b) is carried directly by the user or is arranged close to an internal surface (402a) of a protective equipment (103) carried by the vehicle user.

Description

INTERACTIVE PROTECTION SYSTEM TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The subject matter of the present invention relates to a vehicle driver protection system. More particularly, it discloses an interactive protection and navigation assistance system for the vehicle driver. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the use of two- and three-wheeled vehicles as modes of transportation. Furthermore, accidents caused by distracted driving or driving without protective gear have also seen a rise in statistics. Driver assistance systems, which reduce distractions while driving, are necessary to improve the driver experience in terms of both comfort and safety. Additionally, with enhanced safety features, head protection equipment is manufactured using various types of foams and hard plastics to reduce the severity of head injuries sustained in accidents. Implementations to improve driver safety involve incorporating intelligent electronic components into head protection equipment, while simultaneously providing physical head protection and driver assistance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES The detailed description is provided with reference to the accompanying figures. The same numbers are used in all figures to refer to similar features and components. Figure 1 illustrates, as an example, a schematic diagram of an interactive protection system showing wireless communication of vehicle and user information between a vehicle instrument panel, an audio system, and a voice assistant. Figure 2 illustrates, as an example, a block diagram showing a vehicle instrument panel architecture. Figure 3 illustrates as an example a block diagram showing an architecture of the head protection equipment worn by the vehicle user. Figure 4 illustrates, as an example, a perspective view of the head protection equipment. Figure 5 illustrates as an example a flowchart showing a method for wireless communication between the vehicle and the user executed by the interactive protection system illustrated as an example in Figure 1. Figure 6 illustrates, as an example, a flowchart showing the invocation of the voice assistant from a vehicle interface. Figure 7 illustrates, as an example, a flowchart showing the invocation of the voice assistant using a voice command. Figure 8 illustrates, as an example, a flowchart showing the invocation of the voice assistant from the voice assistant application. Figure 9 illustrates, as an example, a flowchart showing the invocation of the voice assistant from the vehicle interface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Currently, manufacturers are incorporating communication capabilities into head protection equipment. Some models have a cable running between the head protection and a base unit installed elsewhere. Other models incorporate wireless communication components, including antennas, within the head protection housing and cushioned padding, enabling communication between the user, the vehicle, and the head protection itself. These communication components include wireless communication modules, location tracking modules, a processor that enables wireless communication, a power source to operate the modules, and other necessary components.By using the wireless communication means of the head protection equipment, the user communicates with the vehicle about the user's status, the vehicle's status, call alerts and navigation guidance in audio form, etc. However, in such variants, the head protection equipment is bulky, with components crammed into the available space, making it uncomfortable for the user to wear. Furthermore, the head protection equipment does not provide adequate impact absorption, and the communication devices are distracting. The power source that drives the modules within the head protection equipment will have a lower capacity to accommodate it. Such a lower-capacity power source may result in power shortages after a long journey and may require recharging during the trip, disrupting the journey. Wireless communication devices may consume power continuously, even when not in use, and need to be activated only when necessary during a journey. Furthermore, placing wireless communication modules, such as GSM, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, and their respective antennas in close proximity to the user's head can cause long-term radiation-related health problems, which is not advisable. Additionally, the wireless signal transmitted between the head protection equipment and the vehicle may be susceptible to interference from signals at different frequency ranges. Moreover, the security of the head protection equipment is a concern, as it and its modules are susceptible to theft, since head protection equipment is usually secured to the vehicle while parked.If the wireless modules are placed under the cushioned padding of the head protection equipment, the softness of the cushioning must be ensured so as not to cause discomfort to the user or compromise the shock absorption capacity of the head protection equipment. In some wireless communication implementations between head protection equipment and the vehicle, modules such as GSM, GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, along with their antennas, and sensors like accelerometers, gyroscopes, and vibration detectors, are mounted on the vehicle. However, mounting them in a convenient location requires housings for protection against water and dust, as well as routing additional power supplies to the modules. If the modules are located near the vehicle's handlebars and communicate with the head protection equipment via infrared, the area around the handlebars could become cluttered and distract the vehicle user. Furthermore, infrared communication is not a safe and efficient method of communication. To provide navigation guidance to the user, many existing solutions include using a vehicle-mounted GPS-enabled user device, a separate in-vehicle GPS navigator, an in-vehicle wireless communication module, and wireless transmission of navigation guidance to the head protection equipment using wireless communication media mounted on the equipment. However, using a separate in-vehicle user device or GPS navigator can be distracting during travel, as continuous screen monitoring is required. Furthermore, mounting the user device is not recommended, as it is not automotive-grade compatible and its durability is insufficient to withstand impacts, vibrations, and heat exposure.Integrating wireless communication devices into head protection equipment has the disadvantages discussed earlier. Furthermore, the cost of head protection equipment increases with the complexity of the device when wireless communication is incorporated. Consequently, manufacturing costs for head protection equipment also increase. Furthermore, if call alerts and vehicle status alerts are communicated to the user using haptic feedback, the haptic feedback may be minimally distracting and convey less information. Additionally, during a journey, the user may want to control the activation and settings of certain vehicle components, such as vehicle indicators, headlights, etc. However, physically operating or using a user device to control the activation and settings of certain vehicle components can be distracting, affecting both vehicle and user safety. If control information can be accessed from a dedicated display unit, such as a vehicle instrument panel, the cognitive effort required to utilize the instrument panel information is quite high, with limitations on the quality of information presented through these means. In cases where wireless audio communication takes place, such as navigation guidance, call alerts, or control information for users wearing head protection equipment or wireless headsets, the number of queries the head protection equipment processor or vehicle controller can understand, and the responses to those queries, are limited by the processor's memory. Furthermore, the processors lack the ability to understand the context of the queries, maintain a conversation with the user, and learn from these conversations over time. Therefore, there is a need for improved wireless communication of user information, vehicle information, and control information between the user and the vehicle through an audio system with wireless capabilities, providing durability, convenience, safety, and reducing distractions to the user, while overcoming all the problems described above, as well as other problems of the known technique. With the foregoing objective in view, the present invention discloses a vehicle with an instrument panel incorporated therein and communicating with an audio system or an audio system in the head protection equipment via a wireless transmission medium. The head protection equipment comprises an outer casing, an inner casing, and a wireless transceiver fixed to the inner casing, such that the wireless transceiver monitors the rider's ability to ride and provides vehicle information regarding location, alerts, etc., to the rider via the audio system. This, in turn, enhances the rider's safety and comfort. In one embodiment, the present invention utilizes an existing instrument panel with wireless capability available in vehicles.The vehicle's wireless-enabled instrument panel displays vehicle information and implements the navigation guidance system, transmitting audio signals to the audio system. In one embodiment, an interactive vehicle protection system is disclosed, comprising an instrument panel, an audio system, and a wireless audio transceiver. The system, according to the subject matter of the present invention, comprises an instrument panel controller for generating vehicle information based on data from vehicle sensors, and at least one wireless vehicle transceiver for communicating the generated vehicle information to a voice assistant partially incorporated into a user device. The audio system is positioned near a user's head and generates user information, and the wireless audio transceiver receives the vehicle information from the voice assistant and transmits it to the instrument panel via the voice assistant for further generation of vehicle information.In one embodiment, the voice assistant is a combination of a voice assistant application on the user's device and a cloud-based voice platform. The voice assistant comprises a speech-to-text engine, a domain identification and intent-matching engine, and a text-to-speech engine to convert user information into text and vehicle information into audio. In one embodiment, the audio system is arranged near an internal surface of protective equipment worn by the vehicle user. In another embodiment, the user wears the audio system directly on their head. The protective equipment also includes one or more secondary sensors to generate secondary sensor data and a power supply to provide power to the audio system and the wireless audio transceiver. The one or more secondary sensors are one or more sleep sensors and one or more breath analyzers. User information comprises audio input from the audio system and the secondary sensor data from the one or more secondary sensors. A control knob for operating the audio system is located on at least one surface of the protective equipment and in a region near the instrument panel in the vehicle. The voice assistant receives audio input from the audio system and communicates vehicle information to the audio system based on the processing of user information and vehicle sensor data by the panel controller in real time. The voice assistant is invoked using one or more of an instrument panel interface, a voice command, and an audio system control knob. The voice assistant controls the actuators of multiple vehicle components based on user information from the audio system. The audio system comprises a microphone for receiving audio input from the user and at least one speaker that transmits vehicle information to the user. Vehicle sensor data is generated by at least one or more speed sensors, one or more accelerometers, one or more level sensors, one or more vibration detectors, one or more gyroscopes, one or more temperature sensors, one or more location sensors, and one or more pressure sensors mounted either on the vehicle body or the instrument panel. Vehicle sensor data includes gauge status, vehicle speed, vehicle energy levels, vehicle location, vehicle vibration, vehicle acceleration, vehicle tilt, ambient conditions, temperature, tire pressure, and gear position.Vehicle information includes alerts about vehicle energy levels, vehicle speed, indicator status, vehicle tilt, vehicle location, navigation guidance, call alerts, ambient weather, trip information, news coverage, user device drop alerts, service history, group trip status, and emergency service assistance. In another embodiment, an interactive vehicle protection system is disclosed, comprising an instrument panel and protective equipment worn by a vehicle user. The instrument panel comprises a panel controller for generating vehicle information based on vehicle sensor data, and at least one wireless vehicle transceiver for communicating the generated vehicle information to the user's protective equipment. The protective equipment comprises an audio system, arranged near an internal surface of the protective equipment, for generating user information, and a wireless audio transceiver for receiving vehicle information from the instrument panel via the at least one wireless vehicle transceiver and transmitting the user information to the instrument panel for further generation of vehicle information. The protective equipment further comprises one or more secondary sensors to generate secondary sensor data and a power supply to provide power to the audio system and the wireless audio transceiver. The one or more secondary sensors are one or more sleep sensors and one or more breath analyzers. User information comprises audio input from the audio system and the secondary sensor data from the one or more secondary sensors. The audio system comprises a microphone to receive audio input from the user and at least one speaker that transmits vehicle information to the user. In this embodiment, vehicle sensor data comprises at least one of the following parameters: vehicle speed, vehicle energy levels, vehicle location, vehicle vibration, vehicle acceleration, vehicle tilt, ambient conditions, temperature, tire pressure, and driving position. Vehicle information comprises at least one of the following alerts: vehicle energy levels, vehicle speed, vehicle location, navigation guidance, and call alerts. The vehicle sensor data is generated by at least one of the following: speed sensors, accelerometers, level sensors, vibration detectors, gyroscopes, temperature sensors, location sensors, and pressure sensors mounted on a vehicle body or instrument panel. This implementation of the interactive protection system comprises a user device, connected to the audio system via the instrument panel, for receiving calls, messages, and storing media. A control knob for operating the audio system is located on a surface of the protection device and / or in a region near the instrument panel in the vehicle. The panel controller wirelessly receives user information from the protection device and communicates vehicle information based on the processing of user information and real-time vehicle sensor data. The protection device also includes a warning display unit for showing vehicle information in augmented reality. A protective device worn by a vehicle user is disclosed, comprising an audio system and a wireless audio transceiver. The audio system, arranged near an internal surface of the protective device, generates user information, and the wireless audio transceiver receives vehicle information from a vehicle instrument panel and communicates the user information to the instrument panel for further generation of vehicle information. In this embodiment, the protective device comprises one or more secondary sensors for generating secondary sensor data and a power supply for providing power to the audio system and the wireless audio transceiver. The one or more secondary sensors comprise a sleep sensor and a breath analyzer.In this embodiment, vehicle information comprises at least one alert regarding vehicle energy levels, vehicle speed, vehicle location, navigation guidance, and call alerts based on vehicle sensor data. Vehicle sensor data comprises at least one of the following: vehicle speed, vehicle energy levels, vehicle location, vehicle vibration, vehicle acceleration, vehicle tilt, ambient conditions, temperature, tire pressure, and driving position.Vehicle sensor data is generated by at least one of one or more speed sensors, one or more accelerometers, one or more level sensors, one or more vibration detectors, one or more gyroscopes, one or more temperature sensors, one or more location sensors, and one or more pressure sensors mounted on one of a vehicle body or instrument panel. In one embodiment, a method for wireless communication between a vehicle and a vehicle user, implemented by an interactive protection system, is disclosed. The interactive protection system comprises an instrument panel consisting of a panel controller for generating vehicle information based on vehicle sensor data and at least one wireless vehicle transceiver for communicating the generated vehicle information to a voice assistant partially incorporated into a user device, an audio system positioned near the user's head for generating user information, and a wireless audio transceiver for receiving the vehicle information from the voice assistant and transmitting the user information to the instrument panel via the voice assistant for further generation of vehicle information.The method comprises the steps of: invoking the voice assistant using one of an instrument panel interface, an audio system voice command, and an audio system control knob; receiving user information from the audio system by the voice assistant; converting the user information into a format compatible with the panel controller; controlling one or more actuators of a plurality of vehicle components by means of the panel controller, based on the converted user information from the audio system; generating vehicle information by the panel controller from vehicle sensor data, based on the converted user information; and transmitting vehicle information to the audio system by means of the voice assistant. The audio system is mounted near an internal surface of a piece of protective gear worn by the vehicle user. A control knob for operating the audio system is located on at least one surface of the protective gear and in a region near the vehicle's instrument panel. The voice assistant is a combination of a voice assistant application on the user's device and a cloud-based voice platform. Figure 1 illustrates, by way of example, a schematic diagram of an interactive protection system 100 showing the wireless communication of vehicle information, as well as user information, between a vehicle instrument panel 101, an audio system 103b, and a voice assistant 111. The audio system 103b and a wireless audio transceiver 103a together may be a Bluetooth headset with a user-worn microphone. The Bluetooth headset may comprise at least one speaker. In one embodiment, the audio system 103b and the wireless audio transceiver 103a may be connected to a user-worn protection device 103. The audio system 103b and the wireless audio transceiver 103a transmit user information to the instrument panel 101.In one embodiment, protective equipment 103 can be safety equipment worn by the user close to the user's head, such as a jacket with a collar on the user's back, a neck brace, etc. In a preferred embodiment, protective equipment 103 is head protection equipment worn by the user. Hereinafter, protective equipment 103 will be referred to as head protection equipment, but the implementation of the interactive protection system 100 is not limited solely to head protection equipment. The vehicle is one of a two-wheeled vehicle, a three-wheeled vehicle, a C1 motor vehicle, an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, and an autonomous vehicle.The instrument panel 101 in the vehicle is a vehicle display unit that accesses vehicle sensor data, displays and transmits vehicle information to the user via the audio system 103b, the wireless transceiver 103a and the user device 104. The vehicle sensor data is generated by at least one of one or more speed sensors, one or more accelerometers, one or more level sensors, one or more vibration detectors, one or more gyroscopes, one or more temperature sensors, one or more location sensors and one or more pressure sensors mounted on one of a vehicle body or the instrument panel 101.Vehicle sensor data includes at least one of the following: indicator status, vehicle speed, vehicle energy levels, vehicle location, vehicle vibration, vehicle acceleration, vehicle tilt, environmental conditions data, temperature, wheel air pressure, and driving position. The user device 104 is, for example, a cell phone, smartphone, tablet computing device, Ultrabook®, laptop computer, personal digital assistant, touch-centric device, etc., or any other mobile device configured for a wireless network 102. In one embodiment, the wireless network 102 is a mobile communication network, the Internet, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), Ethernet, a token ring network, or via any other appropriate communication medium, etc. In a preferred embodiment, the wireless network 102 is Bluetooth® from Bluetooth Sig, Inc. The instrument panel 101 comprises a wireless vehicle transceiver 101b that enables wireless communication of vehicle information to the audio system 103b and to the audio system wireless transceiver 103a or a voice assistant 111 in the user device 104.In one embodiment, the wireless audio transceiver 103a receives vehicle information directly from the instrument panel 101. In another embodiment, the wireless vehicle transceiver 101b communicates vehicle information to the voice assistant 111. The voice assistant 111 is partially incorporated into the user device 104, and the voice assistant 111 uses the wireless transceiver of the user device 104 to transmit vehicle information to the audio system 103b via the wireless audio transceiver 103a. In one embodiment, the voice assistant 111 is a combination of a voice assistant application 105 on the user device 104 and a voice cloud platform 108. The voice assistant application 105 can be an Android-based application, an iOS application, a Windows-based application, etc. In one embodiment, the voice assistant application 105 is an application provided by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the vehicle, head protection equipment 103, and instrument panel 101, and is available in the application store of the user device 104. In one embodiment, the voice assistant application 105 acts as a central node, providing a gateway between the instrument panel 101, the head protection equipment 103, and the voice cloud platform 108. The user device 104 has other applications for calling, messaging, and media storage capabilities. The Voice Cloud Platform 108 is a natural language understanding platform and can be offered as a service by service providers. The Voice Cloud Platform 108 performs speech-to-text conversion and identifies user intent. It comprises a speech-to-text engine 109 that converts audio input into text and a domain identification and intent-matching engine 110 that identifies the intent of the audio input. The voice assistant 111 receives the user's audio input via the voice assistant application 105. The voice assistant application 105 comprises a vehicle interface system 107 that acquires vehicle information from the instrument panel 101 and a text-to-speech engine 106 to convert the vehicle information into audio output. The audio output is transmitted to the audio system 103b via the wireless network 102. The instrument panel 101 further comprises a panel controller 101a that receives data from vehicle sensors and generates the vehicle information to be transmitted. In one embodiment, the audio system 103b in the head protection device 103 is arranged near an inner surface of the head protection device 103. The audio input from the user wearing the head protection device 103 is transmitted to the voice assistant 111a via the wireless audio transceiver 103a. The audio system 103b generates user information comprising the audio input. The audio system 103b communicates the vehicle information to the user.The head protection equipment 103 further comprises multiple secondary sensors, such as a sleep sensor and a breath analyzer, to generate secondary sensor data, and a power supply to provide power to the audio system 103b and the wireless audio transceiver 103a, as described in Figures 3-4. In addition to audio input, user information comprises secondary sensor data. The user information comprising secondary sensor data is processed by the panel controller 101a for the subsequent generation of vehicle information. The secondary sensors can be electrically connected to the audio system 103b, and thus the audio system 103b generates the user information. Figure 2 illustrates, as an example, a block diagram showing an architecture of the vehicle instrument panel 101. As illustrated, the instrument panel 101 comprises the panel controller 101a, a memory unit 208, a power supply 205, the vehicle wireless transceiver 101b as shown in Figure 1, antennas (not shown) for wireless transmission, sensors such as an accelerometer and / or a gyroscope 203, a vibration detector 204, a location sensor (not shown), and a control knob 201. The vehicle wireless transceiver 101b is compatible with different types of wireless networks 102.The vehicle wireless transceiver 101b may comprise a wireless communication module 202 for any of the communication media including Bluetooth, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi), or infrared media, and a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) module 206 for wirelessly communicating vehicle information to the audio system 103b. The GSM module 206 has a corresponding GSM antenna 209. The location sensor is a Global Positioning System (GPS) module 207 with a GPS antenna 210. The power supply 205 drives the operation of the instrument panel components 101. The 101a panel controller receives vehicle sensor data from a vehicle controller via a vehicle Controller Area Network (CAN) bus and generates vehicle information. The 101a panel controller is at least one of the following: a microprocessor, a central processing unit (CPU), a finite state machine, a microcontroller, a digital signal processor, a logic device, a user circuit, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), a chip, a digital circuit, an analog circuit, etc., or any combination thereof, capable of executing a sequence of commands, instructions, or state transitions. Components such as the 207 GPS module, the 206 GSM module, the 202 Wi-Fi / Bluetooth modules (any wireless communication medium), the 203 accelerometer and / or gyroscope, the 204 vibration detector, etc.An instrument panel housing 101. The respective antennas 209 and 210 are placed outside or inside the instrument panel housing 101, or on any part of the vehicle body as convenient and efficient. The instrument panel 101 further comprises a display unit with a panel interface (not shown) for displaying vehicle sensor data and vehicle information. The panel controller 101a processes the vehicle sensor data and the detection data from sensors 203 and 204 in the instrument panel 101 and generates vehicle information. The vehicle sensor data and vehicle information are synchronized with a cloud database 211. In one embodiment, a region near the instrument panel 101 comprises the control knob 201 for operating the audio system 103b. In another embodiment, the control knob 201 may be located on a surface of the head protection equipment 103. The control knob 201 can control the audio levels within the audio system 103b, accept / reject calls, and turn the audio system 103b on / off without losing control of the vehicle. The control knob 201 is positioned on the handlebar near the vehicle's indicator switches. The control knob 201, which may be a firm push button or a joystick, has a wired connection to the instrument panel 101. In one embodiment, the control knob 201 may be a soft push button on the interface of the instrument panel 101.In one embodiment, the voice assistant 111 is invoked using the selection on the panel interface and / or the control knob 201. The voice assistant 111 is activated only when necessary in order to reduce the power consumption of the user device 104. The GPS module 207 collects satellite data (real-time location data) and transmits it via serial communication to the panel controller 101a. The satellite data may be in the form of NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) lines (a global standard for location data), which are analyzed by the panel controller 101a. The panel controller 101a then analyzes the navigation guidance and transmits it to the audio system 103b via the Bluetooth / Wi-Fi module (or any wireless communication medium) 202 as audio. The voice assistant 111 reads the user warnings in a selected language on the audio system 103b. In one embodiment, the panel controller 101a transfers the real-time location data to the GSM module 206 for synchronization with the cloud database 211.In one embodiment, real-time location data can also be stored in flash memory 208, in case the GSM network is unavailable, and then synchronized with the cloud database 211 via the GSM antenna 209, when the GSM network is available. The accelerometer and / or gyroscope 203 send data related to the vehicle's orientation and movement to panel controller 101a, which processes it and generates vehicle information comprising alerts and warnings for the vehicle user, such as unusual tilting, acceleration, or deceleration. Panel controller 101a further transmits these alerts and warnings to the audio system 103b via Bluetooth / Wi-Fi module (or any wireless communication medium) 202 in audio format. The voice assistant 111 reads the warnings to the user in a language selected on the audio system 103b. The vibration detector 204 sends sensor data that is further analyzed by the panel controller 101a to detect accidents or predict vehicle component failures, which includes vehicle information. The predicted partial failure is indicated to the user as a warning within the audio system 103b. The voice assistant 111 reads the warnings to the user in the audio system 103b. In the event of an accident, the panel controller 101a, based on the sensor data from the vibration detector 204, activates the user device 104 to call the user's emergency contacts and emergency services so that the user receives assistance sooner. Vehicle sensor data is collected from various vehicle components, including engine control units (ECUs), controllers, and battery management systems (BMS), by panel controller 101a via the CAN bus. Panel controller 101a analyzes and generates vehicle information, including critical warnings such as low battery / fuel, overheating, component failure, speeding, and reckless driving, and transmits this information to audio system 103b. Voice assistant 111 reads these warnings to the user in a selected language, such as English or Hindi, through audio system 103b. The GSM module 206 synchronizes all vehicle sensor data and generated vehicle information with the cloud database 211. Any call, SMS, or other notification generated from the user's device 104 is displayed on the instrument panel 101 and read aloud by the audio system 103b. The user can then take the required action using the control knob 201. For example, if the user receives a call from one of their contacts, the call alerts, which constitute the vehicle information, are delivered to the user via the head protection device 103 or the audio system 103b as a voice notification. The user can then choose to accept or reject the call and take the necessary action using the control knob 201.If the user receives an SMS, they can be instructed about it via audio and given the option to listen to it. In one implementation, the 111 voice assistant reads the SMS or call alerts aloud to the user. The user can choose to listen to the SMS using either the 201 control knob or the audio input, and after listening, can even choose to send a quick reply to the sender. The 111 voice assistant facilitates all the aforementioned operations and maintains a conversation with the user using the 108 cloud-based voice platform. Figure 3 illustrates as an example a block diagram showing an architecture of the head protection equipment 103 that is worn by the vehicle user. The head protection equipment 103 comprises a computer driver or controller 303, secondary sensors 301 and 302, a microphone 306, and at least one speaker, for example, a pair of speakers 304, the wireless audio transceiver 103a, the power supply 305, and the control knob 201. The wireless transceiver 103a is a Bluetooth / Wi-Fi Tx / Rx module (any wireless communication medium) that can connect the head protection equipment 103 to the instrument panel 101. The secondary sensors 301 and 302 detect the user's condition, such as the user's drowsiness or intoxication using the sleep sensor 302 and the breath analyzer 301.The second sensors 301 and 302 are mounted on the inner surface of the inner housing of the head protection equipment 103 and connected to the controller 303. The microphone 306 and the pair of speakers 304 constitute the audio system 103b. The speakers 304 are attached on both sides to the inner surface of the inner housing of the head protection equipment 103. The microphone 306 is attached to a front portion of the head protection equipment 103. The speakers 304 and microphone 306 are connected by cable to the controller. The power supply 305 is a low-capacity battery that powers the speakers 304, microphone 306, controller 303, and the secondary sensors 301 and 302. In one embodiment, the control knob 201 is located on the side of the inner surface of the inner housing of the head protection equipment 103. The microphone 306 receives the user's audio input, and the speakers 304 deliver vehicle information to the user.The audio system 103b receives audio input and second sensor data from second sensors 301 and 302 and generates user information for transmission to the voice assistant 111 via wireless transceiver 103a. In one embodiment, the instrument panel 101 transmits vehicle information, such as a call alert, to the speakers 304 via wireless transceivers 101b and 103a in the instrument panel 101 and head protection equipment 103. In this embodiment, in response to a call alert, the user's audio input is transmitted to the instrument panel 101 via wireless transceivers 101b and 103a in the instrument panel 101 and head protection equipment 103. The breathalyzer 301 ensures that the user is not intoxicated while driving. The user's intoxication status is transmitted to panel controller 101a, and based on an analysis of data from secondary sensors that determine the intoxication level, panel controller 101a generates a warning and plays it through the speakers 304 of the audio system 103b, which is worn by the user alone or integrated into the head protection equipment 103. The sleep sensor 302 continuously monitors the user's eye movement and detects patterns in eye movement, transmitting this information to panel controller 101a. Panel controller 101a analyzes the eye movement pattern and determines whether the user is drowsy or awake. The panel controller 101a generates warnings and plays them through speakers 304. The voice assistant 111 reads the warnings to the user through speakers 304 of the head protection equipment 103. The pair of speakers 304 can play songs from the user device 104, provide alerts and warnings about incoming and / or ongoing calls, navigation guidance, etc. In one embodiment, the controller 303 in the head protection equipment 103 will transmit / receive all the aforementioned audio to and from the instrument panel 101. The microphone 306 will receive the user's audio input to answer ongoing calls and accept the user's voice commands. The voice assistant 111 can be invoked using a voice command, for example, a user wake word. Figure 4 illustrates, by way of example, a perspective view of head protection equipment 103. Head protection equipment 103 comprises an outer casing 401, an inner casing 402, a shield 403, and a strap (not shown) for securing the head protection equipment 103. The head protection equipment 103 comprises a pair of speakers 304 on opposite sides of the inner surface 402a of the inner casing 402 of the head protection equipment 103. A microphone 306 is located on the front 404 of the head protection equipment 103. The microphone 306 and the speakers 304 are connected to the wireless transceiver 103a with an antenna 405, the controller 303 illustrated in Figure 3, and the control knob 201. In one embodiment, the wireless transceiver 103a and the controller 303 They are housed in a casing and the antenna 405 and control knob 201 are arranged in the casing.Furthermore, the breath analyzer 301 is located near the microphone 306 of the audio system 103b of the head protection equipment 103, and the sleep sensor 302 is positioned closer to the user's eyes, on the protector 403 of the head protection equipment 103. In one embodiment, a camera can be mounted on the vehicle body, and a video signal can be transmitted to a heads-up display (not shown) inside the head protection equipment 103, in front of the protector 403 of the head protection equipment 103. The heads-up display can be useful when a rearview camera is mounted at the rear of the vehicle. The heads-up display with the audio system 103b can support augmented reality and can be useful for enhancing vehicle navigation.The warning display screen can also show vehicle information in text format, such as vehicle speed, gear position, remaining fuel, vehicle-related alerts, etc. Figure 5 illustrates, as an example, a flowchart showing a method for wireless communication between the vehicle and the user, executed by the interactive protection system 100, illustrated as an example in Figure 1. In step 501, the voice assistant 111 is invoked using at least one of the following: the instrument panel interface 101, a microphone trigger word 306 from the audio system 103b, and the audio system control knob 201 from the audio system 103b. The methods for invoking the voice assistant 111 vary depending on the vehicle's speed. At high speeds, hands-free invocation of the voice assistant 111 will be used, employing either the trigger word or the control knob 201 on the handlebars. At low speeds and when the vehicle is at rest, the voice assistant 111 is invoked using the panel interface or the control knob 201 on the head protection equipment 103 is used.Voice Assistant 111 indicates its invocation by playing a listening start tone in the speakers 304 of audio system 103b. In one embodiment, panel controller 101a indicates the invocation of Voice Assistant 111 by playing a predetermined listening start tone in the speakers 304 of audio system 103b. In stage 502, Voice Assistant 111 receives user input from audio system 103b; that is, Voice Assistant 111 receives audio input from microphone 306 of audio system 103b. In stage 503, Voice Assistant 111 converts the audio input to a format compatible with panel controller 101a using the speech-to-text engine 109. The text corresponding to the audio input is then transmitted to panel controller 101a.The audio input can be an instruction to the 101a panel controller to control the activation and configuration of vehicle components, such as headlights, 101 instrument panel, headlight beam, logo illumination, seat lock, fuel lock, vehicle mode, turn signal indicators, vehicle driving modes, etc. In stage 504, panel controller 101a controls the vehicle component actuators based on the converted audio input. Depending on the instruction at the audio input to adjust settings or turn vehicle components ON / OFF, panel controller 101a controls the actuators of the instructed vehicle component. The audio input is identified by the voice-to-text engine 109 to determine the vehicle component being instructed. For example, if the user wants to change the instrument brightness setting, change the engine or electric motor's drive mode, or control the vehicle lights, the user indicates this as an audio input to microphone 306 of audio system 103b.The speech-to-text engine 109 and the domain identification and intent matching engine 110 analyze the audio input, identify the vehicle component to be activated, and the action to be performed. The speech-to-text engine 109 communicates the activation to be performed to the panel controller 101a. The 101a panel controller can turn on a left / right turn signal, turn on a headlight, switch to high beam headlight, switch to low beam headlight, control the headlight orientation: look up / down / left / right, turn on the logo light, turn the hazard light switch on / off, enable / disable sport driving mode, enable / disable emergency driving mode, change the 101 instrument panel theme, lock / unlock the vehicle, enable / disable parking mode or reverse mode, etc. In stage 505, panel controller 101a generates vehicle information from vehicle sensor data, based on audio input. This vehicle information includes alerts for vehicle energy levels, vehicle speed, gauge status, vehicle tilt, vehicle location, navigation guidance, call alerts, ambient weather, trip information, news coverage, alerts for user device 104 failure, service history, group trip status, and emergency service assistance. Based on the audio input, panel controller 101a processes the vehicle sensor data and generates the corresponding vehicle information.The processing of vehicle sensor data involves comparing the vehicle sensor data with thresholds and performing mathematical calculations on the vehicle sensor data and the second sensor data of the head protection equipment 103. In stage 506, the voice assistant 111 transmits the generated vehicle information to the speakers 304 of the audio system 103b. In one embodiment, the 111 voice assistant can respond with a greeting to the user, such as "HELLO," when the user's audio input is a greeting. The 111 voice assistant can introduce itself upon the user's request. When the audio input is a query about tire pressure, the 111 voice assistant accesses the tire pressure from the 101a panel controller and responds with the tire pressure value, prompting the user to reinflate the tires if necessary. When the audio input concerns trip planning, the 111 voice assistant, in communication with the 101a panel controller, responds with the duration and remaining distance of the current trip.When audio input concerns notifications of missed calls from contacts or favorite contacts, SMS messages, or social media notifications, panel controller 101a accesses the call and SMS alerts from the user device 104 and generates vehicle information. Voice assistant 111 then announces the call alert, SMS alert, and social media notification details, such as contact name, number of missed notifications, etc., through speakers 304 of audio system 103b. When audio input inquires about weather conditions during a trip, voice assistant 111 responds accordingly, in coordination with panel controller 101a. Similarly, audio input can include inquiries about reminders, air quality, navigation, news, service history, medical appointments, personal health, and so on.Voice Assistant 111 retrieves the relevant vehicle information and responds to the user through speakers 304 of audio system 103b. Audio input may include requests to set, modify, or reset a reminder; plan or reschedule a trip; reroute a trip; initiate emergency assistance; obtain the positions of other passengers on a group trip; pay tolls or bills; book tickets; order food; change the ON / OFF status of home appliances; schedule vehicle service appointments; and more. Voice Assistant 111 communicates with panel controller 101a and performs the requested actions. Voice Assistant 111 then transmits the status of the requested activity to speakers 304 of audio system 103b in coordination with panel controller 101a.The audio inputs are not limited to the list mentioned above and can be updated remotely by a service engineer or a vehicle OEM, the head protection equipment 103, and the instrument panel 101 as needed. In one embodiment, the audio input may include multiple queries, requests, or a combination of queries and requests, such as a request to plan a trip combined with personal health information, vehicle health information, traffic information, weather information, and air pollution information to provide appropriate navigation instructions to the user. Figure 6 illustrates, as an example, a flowchart showing the invocation of the voice assistant 111 from a vehicle interface, for example, the control knob 201 near the indicator switches, a firm-press button on the instrument panel 101, or the panel interface. As illustrated, in step 601, the vehicle ignition is turned on, and in step 602, a Bluetooth connection is established between the vehicle's instrument panel 101 and the user device 104. If the Bluetooth connection cannot be established, the vehicle user makes another attempt. If the Bluetooth connection between the instrument panel 101 and the user device 104 is established, in step 603, the Bluetooth connection is established between the user device 104 and the head protection equipment 103 or the audio system 103b.If successful, in step 604, the voice assistant 111 is enabled via the Bluetooth protective equipment 103 or the Bluetooth audio system 103b. If unsuccessful in step 603, then in step 605, the voice assistant 111 is enabled via the audio I / O of the user device 104. In step 606, the control knob 201 is activated. The control knob 201 is operated on the handlebar, near the indicator switches. In one embodiment, a firm-press button on the instrument panel 101, or the panel interface, is pressed. The voice assistant 111 is invoked. In step 607, the voice assistant 111 prompts the user to speak with a listening start tone played through the speakers 304 of the audio system 103b. In stage 608, the voice assistant 111 receives the user's audio input on microphone 306 of audio system 103b.Voice assistant 111 analyzes and converts the audio input to text and transmits the instructions to panel controller 101a. In step 609, panel controller 101a performs the vehicle-level action as described in the detailed description in Figure 5 and communicates the vehicle information to voice assistant 111. Voice assistant 111 performs text-to-speech conversion using text-to-speech engine 106 and transmits the vehicle information as an audio response via Bluetooth to the audio system 103b speakers 304 in step 610. If no audio input is received from the user in step 608, voice assistant 111 must be invoked again. Figure 7 illustrates, as an example, a flowchart showing the invocation of the voice assistant 111 using a voice command or a wake word, for example, Hello Ntorq. As illustrated, in step 701, the vehicle ignition is turned on, and in step 702, a Bluetooth connection is established between the vehicle's instrument panel 101 and the user device 104. If the Bluetooth connection cannot be established, the vehicle user makes another attempt. If the Bluetooth connection between the instrument panel 101 and the user device 104 is established, in step 703, a Bluetooth connection is established between the user device 104 and either the head protection equipment 103 or the audio system 103b. If successful, in step 704, the voice assistant 111 is enabled via the Bluetooth head protection equipment 103 or the Bluetooth audio system 103b. If unsuccessful in step 703, then in step 705, the voice assistant 111 is enabled via the audio I / O of the user device 104. In step 706, the voice assistant 111 begins listening for the wake word from the audio system 103b. At stage 707, the voice assistant 111 stops listening for the audio system wake word 103b.In step 708, voice assistant 111 prompts the user to speak using a listening start tone played through speakers 304 of audio system 103b. In step 709, voice assistant 111 receives the user's audio input at microphone 306 of audio system 103b. Voice assistant 111 analyzes and converts the audio input to text and transmits the instructions to panel controller 101a. In step 710, panel controller 101a performs the vehicle-level action as described in the detailed description in Figure 5 and communicates the vehicle information to voice assistant 111. Voice assistant 111 performs text-to-speech conversion using the text-to-speech engine 106 and transmits the vehicle information as an audio response via Bluetooth to speakers 304 of audio system 103b in step 711. Figure 8 illustrates, as an example, a flowchart showing the invocation of voice assistant 111 from voice assistant application 105. As illustrated, in step 801, the vehicle ignition is turned on, and in step 802, a Bluetooth connection is established between the vehicle's instrument panel 101 and the user device 104. If the Bluetooth connection cannot be established, the vehicle user makes another attempt. If the Bluetooth connection is established between the instrument panel 101 and the user device 104, in step 803, the voice assistant application 105 is gently tapped on the user device 104, invoking voice assistant 111. In step 804, voice assistant 111 prompts the user to speak with a listening start tone played through the audio system 103b speakers 304.In step 805, the voice assistant 111 receives the user's audio input at microphone 306 of the audio system 103b. The voice assistant 111 analyzes and converts the audio input to text and transmits the instructions to panel controller 101a. In step 806, panel controller 101a performs the vehicle-level action as described in the detailed description in Figure 5 and communicates the vehicle information to the voice assistant 111. The voice assistant 111 performs the text-to-speech conversion using the text-to-speech engine 106 and transmits the vehicle information as an audio response via Bluetooth to the speakers 304 of the audio system 103b in step 807. Figure 9 illustrates, as an example, a flowchart showing the invocation of the voice assistant 111 from a vehicle interface when the connection between the voice assistant application 105 and the voice cloud platform 108 is not established due to a loss of wireless network connectivity. The vehicle interface could be one of the control knobs 201 near the indicator switches on the handlebars, a push-button on the instrument panel 101, or the panel interface. As illustrated, in step 901, the vehicle ignition is turned on, and in step 902, a Bluetooth connection is established between the vehicle's instrument panel 101 and the user device 104. If the Bluetooth connection cannot be established, the vehicle user makes another attempt to establish the connection.If a Bluetooth connection is established between the instrument panel 101 and the user device 104, in step 903 a Bluetooth connection is established between the user device 104 and the head protection equipment 103 or the audio system 103b. If successful, in step 904 the voice assistant 111 is enabled on the Bluetooth head protection equipment 103 or the Bluetooth audio system 103b. If unsuccessful in step 903, then in step 905 the voice assistant 111 is enabled via the audio I / O of the user device 104. In step 906, the voice assistant application 105 determines whether a wireless network connection, such as an internet connection, is available. If an internet connection is not available, the voice assistant 111 on the user device 104 is enabled in step 907.In step 908, the control knob 201 near the indicator switches, or the push-button on the instrument panel 101, or the panel interface is actuated, and the voice assistant 111 is invoked on the user device 104. In step 909, the voice assistant 111 prompts the user to speak with a listening start tone played through the speakers 304 of the audio system 103b. In step 910, the voice assistant 111 receives the user's audio input at the microphone 306 of the audio system 103b. The voice assistant 111 analyzes and converts the audio input to text on the user device 104 and transmits the instructions to the panel controller 101a. In stage 911, panel controller 101a performs the action at the vehicle level as described in the detailed description of Figure 5 and communicates the vehicle information to voice assistant 111.The voice assistant 111 performs text-to-speech conversion using the text-to-speech engine 106 on the user's own device 104, stores vehicle information locally, and transmits the vehicle information as an audio response via Bluetooth to the speakers 304 of the audio system 103b in stage 912. If the user's audio input is not received in stage 910, the voice assistant 111 has to be invoked again. The interactive protection system implementations discussed above represent a technical advancement in driver assistance as follows: The concept of configuring the vehicle's instrument panel with additional functions such as GPS, GSM, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth, etc., along with their respective antennas, accelerometer, and gyroscope, is the simplest, most energy-efficient, and most compact solution for communicating with the user device. The power supply needed to power the instrument panel also powers all these modules. In head protection equipment, only one communication module is mounted, thus simplifying the manufacturing process and requiring a much smaller, low-capacity battery.Navigation guidance can be efficiently transferred to the audio system or head protection equipment without distracting the user. Signal interference within the head protection equipment module is avoided because all modules requiring antennas are now housed together within the instrument panel, and the antennas are positioned far enough apart to prevent unwanted interference. Since all modules, such as GPS, GSM, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth (or any other wireless communication medium), along with their respective antennas, accelerometer, gyroscope, vibration sensor, etc., are intentionally integrated into the vehicle's instrument panel, there is no need for additional water and dust sealing, as the instrument panel itself is already a sealed unit.Since the head protection / audio system requires Wi-Fi / Bluetooth (or any wireless communication medium) and other modules, such as GPS and GSM, are integrated into the vehicle's instrument panel, the head protection unit is compact and cost-effective. This is because a separate microprocessor / microcontroller assembly is not required, nor is a high-capacity battery necessary for the head protection / audio system. Furthermore, radiation-induced disorders can be prevented by avoiding antennas for the GPS / GSM module within the head protection unit. Furthermore, by controlling the speaker audio levels, the call accept / reject buttons are no longer located on the external body of the headgear, such as a handlebar-mounted control knob next to the indicator switches. This is more convenient for the rider and doesn't require them to take their hands off the handlebars to control the audio system. The breath analyzer and sleep sensor in the headgear alert the user and keep them awake until they reach their destination, ensuring a safe journey. The option to check group trip status via voice assistant allows riders to track the location and well-being of their companions. Using the audio system / head protection equipment, during a trip, the user can control vehicle settings such as instrument panel brightness, headlights, call information, SMS notifications, navigation assistance, traffic alerts, points of interest (POIs), and change vehicle interface settings without physically stopping the vehicle or taking their hand off the handlebars. The voice assistant efficiently performs all these functions based on the user's audio input. The voice assistant learns from daily audio inputs and responses and maintains a conversation based on the context and intent identified in the audio input. In one implementation, vehicle sensor data is generated from the vehicle and can be transferred via Bluetooth to the user's device.The voice assistant, partially integrated into the cloud-based platform, avoids the need to store speech-to-text, text-to-speech data, predefined queries, and their corresponding responses on the user's device. Because the voice assistant's intelligence resides in the cloud platform, it can be easily expanded and updated with additional queries and responses. Invoking the voice assistant is straightforward, and instructions can be displayed on the dashboard interface before beginning the process. In one embodiment, the methods for invoking the voice assistant vary depending on the vehicle's speed. At high speeds, the voice assistant is invoked hands-free using the wake word or the control knob on the handlebars. At low speeds and when the vehicle is stopped, the voice assistant is invoked via the dashboard interface. The voice processing and query response suite resides on the cloud-based voice platform, thus eliminating memory constraints for vehicle systems such as the instrument panel or user device. The voice assistant can converse with the passenger across multiple domains as part of the architecture by understanding the context of the queries. Additional query responses can be added remotely and implemented without hardware or software changes at the mobile application or vehicle level. In the present version, improvements and modifications can be incorporated without deviating from the scope of the invention. 10 REFERENCE NUMBER LIST 101 Instrument Panel 101a Panel Controller 101b Vehicle Wireless Transceiver 102 Wireless Network 15 103 Protective Equipment / Head Protection Equipment 103a Wireless Audio Transceiver 103b Audio System 104 User Device 105 Voice Assistant Application 20 106 Text-to-Speech Engine 107 Vehicle Interface System 108 Cloud Platform 109 Speech-to-Text Engine 110 Domain Identification and Intent Matching Engine 25 111 Voice Assistant 201 Control Knob 202 Wireless Communication Module 203 Accelerometer and / or Gyroscope 204 Vibration Detector 30 205 Power Supply 206 GSM Module 207 GPS Module 208 Flash Memory 209 GSM Antenna 35 210 GPS Antenna 211 Cloud database 301 Breath analyzer 302 Sleep sensor 303 Controller 304 Speaker 305 Battery 306 Microphone 401 Outer casing 402 Inner casing 402a Inner surface of inner casing 403 Protector 404 Front of protective gear 405 Antenna

Claims

1. An interactive vehicle protection system (100) comprising: an instrument panel (101) comprising: a panel controller (101a) for generating vehicle information based on vehicle sensor data; and at least one wireless vehicle transceiver (101b) for communicating the generated vehicle information to a voice assistant (111); an audio system (103b), arranged close to a user's head, for generating user information; and a wireless audio transceiver (103a) for receiving vehicle information from the voice assistant (111) and transmitting the user information to the instrument panel (101) via the voice assistant (111), for further generation of vehicle information.

2. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the voice assistant (111) is partially incorporated into a user device (104); wherein the voice assistant (111) is a combination of a voice assistant application (105) on the user device (104) and a voice cloud platform (108).

3. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the voice assistant (111) comprises a speech-to-text engine (109), a domain identification and intent matching engine (110) for converting user information into a signal format compatible with the panel controller (101a), and a text-to-speech engine (106) for converting vehicle information into audio form.

4. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the audio system (103b) arranged close to the user's head is one that is carried by the user directly on the head and arranged close to an internal surface (402a) of a protective equipment (103) worn by the vehicle user.

5. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 4, wherein the protection equipment (103) further comprises one or more second sensors (301,302) for generating second sensor data.

6. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 5, wherein one or more second sensors (301,302) are one or more of a sleep sensor (302) and a breath analyzer (301).

7. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 5, wherein the user information comprises at least one audio input from the audio system (103b) and second sensor data from one or more second sensors (301,302).

8. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 4, wherein the protection equipment (103) further comprises a power supply for providing power to the audio system (103b) and the wireless audio transceiver (103a).

9. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 4, wherein a control knob (201) for controlling the operation of the audio system (103b) is disposed on at least one of a surface of the protection equipment (103) and a region close to the instrument panel (101) in the vehicle.

10. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the voice assistant (111) receives an audio input from the audio system (103b) and communicates vehicle information to the audio system (103b) based on the processing of user information and vehicle sensor data by the panel controller (101a), in real time.

11. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the voice assistant (111) is invoked using one or more of an instrument panel interface (101), a voice command and an audio system control knob (201) (103b).

12. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the voice assistant (111) controls actuators of a plurality of vehicle components, based on user information from the audio system (103b).

13. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the audio system (103b) comprises a microphone (306) for receiving an audio input from the user and at least one speaker (304) that transmits vehicle information to the user.

14. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 1, wherein vehicle sensor data is generated by at least one of one or more speed sensors, one or more accelerometers, one or more level sensors, one or more vibration detectors, one or more gyroscopes, one or more temperature sensors, one or more location sensors and one or more pressure sensors mounted on one of a vehicle body or instrument panel (101).

15. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle sensor data comprises one or more of the following: state of the indicators, vehicle speed, vehicle energy levels, vehicle location, vehicle vibration, vehicle acceleration, vehicle tilt, data on environmental conditions, temperature, wheel air pressure, and driving position.

16. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle information comprises one or more of the following: alerts concerning vehicle energy levels, alert concerning vehicle speed, alert concerning the status of the indicators, alert concerning vehicle tilt, alert concerning vehicle location, navigation guidance, call alerts, ambient weather, trip information, news coverage, alerts concerning the fall of the user device (104), service history, group trip status, and emergency service assistance.

17. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the protective equipment (103) is a jacket with a collar on the back of the user, a neck support and a head protection device.

18. An interactive vehicle protection system (100) comprising: an instrument panel (101) comprising: a panel controller (101a) for generating vehicle information based on vehicle sensor data; and at least one wireless vehicle transceiver (101b) for communicating the generated vehicle information to a user's protection equipment (103); and the protection equipment (103) worn by the vehicle user comprising: an audio system (103b), disposed near an internal surface (402a) of the protection equipment (103), for generating user information; and a wireless audio transceiver (103a) for receiving vehicle information from the instrument panel (101) via the at least one wireless vehicle transceiver (101b) and transmitting the user information to the instrument panel (101), for further generation of vehicle information.

19. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 18, wherein the protection equipment (103) further comprises one or more second sensors (301,302) for generating second sensor data.

20. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 19, wherein one or more second sensors (301, 302) are one or more of a sleep sensor (302) and a breath analyzer (301).

21. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 19, wherein the user information comprises an audio input from the audio system (103b) and second sensor data from one or more second sensors (301,302).

22. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 18, wherein the protection equipment (103) further comprises a power supply for providing power to the audio system (103b) and the wireless audio transceiver (103a).

23. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 18, wherein the audio system (103b) comprises a microphone (306) for receiving an audio input from the user and at least one speaker (304) that transmits vehicle information to the user.

24. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 18, wherein the vehicle sensor data comprises one or more of the following: vehicle speed, vehicle energy levels, vehicle location, vehicle vibration, vehicle acceleration, vehicle tilt, environmental conditions data, temperature, wheel air pressure, and driving position.

25. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 18, wherein the vehicle information comprises one or more of the following: vehicle energy level alerts, vehicle speed alerts, vehicle location alerts, navigation guidance, and call alerts.

26. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 18, further comprising a user device (104), connected to the audio system (103b) via the instrument panel (101), for receiving calls, receiving messages and storing media.

27. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 18, wherein a control knob (201) for controlling the operation of the audio system (103b) is disposed on at least one of a surface of the protection equipment (103) and a region close to the instrument panel (101) in the vehicle.

28. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 18, wherein vehicle sensor data is generated by at least one of one or more speed sensors, one or more accelerometers, one or more level sensors, one or more vibration detectors, one or more gyroscopes, one or more temperature sensors, one or more location sensors and one or more pressure sensors mounted on one of a vehicle body or instrument panel (101).

29. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 18, wherein the panel controller (101a) wirelessly receives user information from the protection equipment (103) and communicates vehicle information to the audio system (103b) based on the processing of user information and vehicle sensor data in real time.

30. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 18, wherein the protection equipment (103) further comprises a warning display unit for displaying vehicle information in augmented reality.

31. The interactive protection system (100) according to claim 18, wherein the protective equipment (103) is a jacket with a collar on the back of the user, a neck support and a head protection device.

32. A protective device (103) worn by a vehicle user comprising: an audio system (103b), disposed near an internal surface (402a) of the protective device (103), for generating user information; and a wireless audio transceiver (103a) for receiving vehicle information from an instrument panel (101) of the vehicle and transmitting the user information to the instrument panel (101), for further generation of vehicle information.

33. The protective equipment (103) according to claim 32, further comprising one or more second sensors (301, 302) for generating second sensor data and a power supply for providing power to the audio system (103b).

34. The protective equipment (103) according to claim 32, wherein one or more second sensors (301, 302) are one or more of a sleep sensor (302) and a breath analyzer (301).

35. The protective equipment (103) according to claim 32, wherein the vehicle information comprises one or more of an alert about vehicle energy levels, an alert about vehicle speed, alerts about vehicle location, navigation guidance, and call alerts based on vehicle sensor data.

36. The protective equipment (103) according to claim 35, wherein the vehicle sensor data comprises one or more of the following: vehicle speed, vehicle energy levels, vehicle location, vehicle vibration, vehicle acceleration, vehicle tilt, environmental conditions data, temperature, wheel air pressure, and driving position.

37. The protective equipment (103) according to claim 35, wherein the vehicle sensor data is generated by at least one of one or more speed sensors, one or more accelerometers, one or more level sensors, one or more vibration detectors, one or more gyroscopes, one or more temperature sensors, one or more location sensors and one or more pressure sensors mounted on one of a vehicle body or instrument panel (101).

38. The protective equipment (103) according to claim 32, wherein the protective equipment (103) is a jacket with a collar on the back of the user, a neck support and head protection equipment.

39. A method (500) for wireless communication between a vehicle and a vehicle user, the method being implemented by an interactive protection system (100), the interactive protection system (100) comprising: an instrument panel (101) comprising: a panel controller (101a) for generating vehicle information based on vehicle sensor data; and at least one wireless vehicle transceiver (101b) for communicating the generated vehicle information to a voice assistant (111) partially incorporated in a user device (104); an audio system (103b), disposed close to the user's head, for generating user information;and a wireless audio transceiver (103a) for receiving vehicle information from the voice assistant (111) and communicating user information to the instrument panel (101) via the voice assistant (111) for further generation of vehicle information, the method (500) comprising the steps of: (in step 501) invoking the voice assistant (111) using one of an instrument panel interface (101), an audio system voice command (103b), and an audio system control knob (201); (in step 502) receiving user information from the audio system (103b) by the voice assistant (111); (in step 503) converting the user information to a compatible format of the panel controller (101a) by the voice assistant (111);(in step 504) controlling actuators of a plurality of vehicle components by means of the panel controller (101a), based on converted user information from the audio system (103b); (in step 505) generating vehicle information by the panel controller (101a) from vehicle sensor data, based on converted user information; and (in step 506) transmitting vehicle information to the audio system (103b) by the voice assistant (111).

40. The method (500) according to claim 39, wherein the audio system (103b) arranged close to the user's head is one that is carried by the user directly on the head and is arranged close to an internal surface (402a) of a protective equipment (103) worn by the vehicle user.

41. The method (500) according to claim 39, wherein a control knob (201) for controlling the operation of the audio system (103b) is disposed on at least one of a surface of the protective equipment (103) and a region close to the instrument panel (101) in the vehicle.

42. The method (500) according to claim 39, wherein the voice assistant (111) is a combination of a voice assistant application (105) on the user device (104) and a voice cloud platform (108).

43. The method (500) according to claim 39, wherein the protective equipment (103) is a jacket with a collar on the back of the user, a neck support, and head protection equipment.

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