Method and system for situation-dependently handling an interaction of a driver with an infotainment system

The method and system address driver distraction by detecting distracting content and passenger interaction, enabling transfer to suitable passengers and using a switchable filter to prevent the driver from seeing, thus reducing errors and accidents.

WO2026077776A1 Publication Date: 2026-04-16VOLKSWAGEN AG
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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/EP2025/078069
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-10-08
Filing Date
2025-09-30
Publication Date
2026-04-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing solutions for infotainment systems in vehicles do not adequately address the transfer of distracting interactions from drivers to passengers based on the actual need and ability of passengers to take over, potentially leading to driver distraction and increased risk of accidents.

Method used

A method and system that detects distracting content and passenger interaction with the infotainment system, prompting the driver to transfer interactions to a suitable passenger if confirmed, or blocking interactions if not possible, using a switchable filter to prevent the driver from seeing the passenger's interaction.

Benefits of technology

Reduces driver distraction by transferring distracting interactions to passengers, thereby minimizing driving errors and accident risk through situation-dependent interaction management.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a method and a system for situation-dependently handling an interaction of a driver (10) with an infotainment system of a moving vehicle, in which method and system content which is distracting for the driver (10) is identified and, as a result, is intended to be transferred to a passenger (12). For this purpose, it is checked whether the passenger (12) themselves is already interacting with the infotainment system and the transfer to them is implemented on the basis thereof.
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