Vehicle experience management

Abstract

A system may receive an input indicating a selection of a passenger, where the passenger is located within the vehicle. A system may determine an output configuration based on the selection by the passenger, where the output configuration indicates one or more of the first speaker, the second speaker, or the third speaker, and wherein the one or more of the first speaker, the second speaker, or the third speaker is less than the first speaker, the second speaker, and the third speaker. A system may provide the content to the one or more of the first speaker, the second speaker, or the third speaker, wherein the providing of the content is based on the output configuration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to vehicle experience management. Background Art

[0002] The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art.

[0003] The passenger experience in a vehicle is generally the same for all passengers in the vehicle. For example, an infotainment system provides a similar experience for all passengers. All passengers in the vehicle can hear the sounds of the conference and communication systems, including private phone calls. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This section provides an overview of the present disclosure, rather than a full disclosure of its entire scope or all of its features.

[0005] As technology is integrated into vehicles, passengers will obtain various experiences. For example, all passengers may be required to participate in a call (e.g., a phone call, a conference call), even if not all passengers are intended participants. Additionally, when passengers wear personal audio devices (e.g., earplugs, headphones), they may be unable to hear conversations, phone calls, or other audio experiences.

[0006] A way can be provided to seamlessly integrate with the vehicle infotainment system, thereby enabling an output configuration selected by one or more of the passengers. For example, participants in a call can be added or removed such that all selected participants can hear the call or participate in the interaction. Passengers can pair audio devices (e.g., speakers, transducers, microphones) with the vehicle infotainment system. A user interface (e.g., a display screen, a switch, a knob, a mobile phone inside the vehicle) can be used to select a desired output configuration of the paired device based on the identifier of the passenger. For example, a passenger may have multiple devices paired with the infotainment system, and each of these devices can be arranged to provide content (e.g., audio input, audio output, video, phone call, multimedia) based on the output configuration. In this way, a personalized experience is created for each passenger, avoiding social isolation. Multiple output configurations can be started simultaneously. For example, two passengers may be associated with a specific output configuration, while another two passengers may be associated with another output configuration.

[0007] In addition, the passenger experience is often affected by numerous sounds. Each passenger may have specific preferences for the amount of external ambient noise (e.g., outside environmental noise) originating from outside the vehicle and the amount of internal ambient noise (e.g., interior environmental noise) originating from inside the vehicle. Additionally, a passenger may prefer music or other content to be played at a specific audio level. A personalized amount of these ambient sounds can be provided. When noise cancellation is used to reduce the amount of noise, the gain associated with the noise cancellation can also be adjusted based on passenger preferences. That is, the passenger experience may benefit by increasing the gain of the desired content provided to the passenger and decreasing the gain associated with the unwanted noise provided to the passenger on a personal or output configuration basis.

[0008] In one or more forms, the techniques described herein relate to a method for directing content within a vehicle, where the vehicle includes a first speaker, a second speaker, and a third speaker. The method can include receiving an input indicating a selection of a passenger, where the passenger may be located within the vehicle. The method can include determining an output configuration based on the selection of the passenger. The output configuration can indicate one or more of the first speaker, the second speaker, or the third speaker, and the one or more of the first speaker, the second speaker, or the third speaker is less than the first speaker, the second speaker, and the third speaker. The method can include providing content to one or more of the first speaker, the second speaker, or the third speaker, where the providing of the content is based on the output configuration.

[0009] In one or more forms, the first speaker may be arranged to provide content only to a first passenger of the vehicle, the second speaker may be arranged to provide content only to a second passenger of the vehicle, and the third speaker may be arranged to provide content only to a third passenger of the vehicle. The content may include Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) calls. In some aspects, the content may include music. The method may include identifying an output configuration. Each of the output configurations may include a unique arrangement of output speakers, and each of the output speakers may be associated with a passenger of the vehicle. The selection of a passenger may be based on user interface elements, and the user interface elements may be paired with an identifier of a first passenger among the passengers. The identifier may be unique within a set of identifiers associated with the passenger. The selection of a passenger may include an association between a first user interface element and a second user interface element. The first user interface element may be paired with a first identifier of a first passenger among the passengers, and the second user interface element may be paired with a second identifier of a second passenger among the passengers. The first identifier may be unique within a set of identifiers associated with the passenger, and the second identifier may be unique within the set of identifiers. The method includes identifying the number of passengers within the vehicle based on sensors. The sensors are configured to receive electromagnetic energy. The sensors may include one or more weight sensors, and the one or more weight sensors may be configured to provide one or more indications that one or more of the passengers are present within the vehicle. The output configuration may be a first output configuration, and the method may include switching from the first output configuration to a second output configuration after a period of time has elapsed. The method may include providing content to the first speaker, the second speaker, and the third speaker, and the providing of the content may be based on the second output configuration. The output configuration may be a first output configuration. The method may include switching from a second output configuration to the first output configuration after a period of time has elapsed.

[0010] In one or more forms, the techniques described herein relate to a method that includes receiving an input indicating a selection of an audio level based on one of a plurality of audio sources. The selection may be based on a menu. The menu may include user interface elements indicating the plurality of audio sources, and the plurality of audio sources include one or more of engine sound, ambient noise from outside the vehicle, ambient noise from inside the vehicle, a vehicle-based alert, or a first responder's siren; and adjusting a gain associated with content based on the selection of the audio level. Based on the selection of the audio level, the gain may be specific to one of the plurality of audio sources. The gain may be associated with noise cancellation applied to the plurality of audio sources.

[0011] In one or more forms, the techniques described herein relate to a system that includes: one or more processors; at least one computer-readable medium, where the at least one computer-readable medium includes instructions, and the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: receive an input indicating a passenger's selection, where the passenger is located within a vehicle; determine an output configuration based on the passenger's selection, where the output configuration indicates one or more of a first speaker, a second speaker, or a third speaker, and where one or more of the first speaker, the second speaker, or the third speaker is less than the first speaker, the second speaker, and the third speaker; and provide content to one or more of the first speaker, the second speaker, or the third speaker, where the providing of the content is based on the output configuration.

[0012] In one or more forms, the techniques described herein relate to a system where the first speaker is arranged to provide content only to a first passenger of the vehicle, the second speaker is arranged to provide content only to a second passenger of the vehicle, and the third speaker is arranged to provide content only to a third passenger of the vehicle.

[0013] From the description provided herein, further applicability will be apparent. It should be understood that the description and specific examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] To better understand the present disclosure, various forms of the present disclosure will now be described by way of example with reference to the drawings, in which:

[0015] Figure 1A A top view of a vehicle carrying passengers in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is depicted;

[0016] Figure 1B A passenger and speakers of a vehicle in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure are depicted;

[0017] Figure 2 A system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is depicted;

[0018] Figure 3 User interface elements in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure are depicted;

[0019] Figure 4A User interface elements and selections of one or more configurations in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure are depicted;

[0020] Figure 4BDepicts a selection of user interface elements and configurations in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 5 Depicts a plurality of configurations in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 6 Depicts one or more gains in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 7 Depicts a method in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0024] Figure 8 Depicts a method in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] The accompanying drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way. Detailed Description

[0026] The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, application, or uses. It should be understood that throughout the drawings, corresponding reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts and features.

[0027] Reference Figures 1A to 1B , shows a top view of a vehicle 100 carrying passengers 110, 112, 114, 116 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The vehicle 100 includes an infotainment system. The infotainment system includes one or more interfaces 102. The interface 102 can be a touch screen or a display. The interface 102 can be associated with one or more input devices (e.g., a mouse, a keyboard, a knob, a switch). At least one content input and output device (e.g., speakers 120, 122, 124, 126) is associated with each passenger. For example, each passenger may have at least one audio production device (e.g., a speaker) that provides an experience associated with the vehicle. The audio production device can be headphones, earbuds, a directional speaker, or another audio source. The content input and output device can provide a mechanism (e.g., a microphone) for receiving audio from the passengers (e.g., passengers 110, 112, 114, 116). The content input and output device can provide another sensory output. For example, the content input and output device can provide video or another visual output accessible to the passengers. The sensor can provide an indication of the presence of one or more passengers based on the engagement of the seat belt or the condition of another passenger restraint device for an individual passenger.

[0028] Reference Figure 2, shows a system 200 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The system 200 includes one or more interfaces 102, 210. For example, the interface 102 can be part of an infotainment system and installed within a vehicle 100. The interface 210 can be part of a portable phone or another user device (e.g., a tablet) available to one or more of the passengers 110, 112, 114, 116. The interfaces 102, 210 can include one or more user interface elements 212. The user interface elements 212 can be part of a graphical user interface (e.g., interfaces 102, 210). The user interface elements 212 can include one or more icons or visual representations. The user interface elements 212 can be associated with the passengers 110, 112, 114, 116 through one or more unique identifiers of the passengers. For example, each passenger can input identification information and set up an account or establish an identity in the system 200. Each of the accounts may be assigned a corresponding unique identifier. The unique identifier can be used to represent the passengers 110, 112, 114, 116 within the system 200 and is associated with one or more user interface elements 212.

[0029] The interfaces 102, 210 can be associated with a computer 202 or a controller. The interfaces 102, 210 can include corresponding processors and computer-readable media contemplated in the present disclosure. The computer 202 includes one or more processors 204 and at least one computer-readable media 206. The computer-readable media (e.g., at least one computer-readable media 206) contains instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors (e.g., processor 204), cause the one or more processors to perform one or more steps described herein.

[0030] The system 200 can include one or more sensors 250. The sensors 250 can detect or identify the passengers 110, 112, 114, 116. For example, the sensors 250 can detect the number of passengers 110, 112, 114, 116 based on the sensed weight of each occupied seat. The sensors 250 can also be cameras configured to receive electromagnetic energy. The sensors 250 can use facial recognition to identify the passengers 110, 112, 114, 116.

[0031] Reference Figure 3, showing a menu 300 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The menu 300 includes user interface elements 212. The user interface elements 212 may be represented on interface 102, interface 210, or another interface. The user interface elements 212 may indicate the audio level available for one of a plurality of audio sources (e.g., engine sound, ambient noise outside the vehicle, ambient noise inside the vehicle, vehicle-based alerts or first responder-based alerts, content).

[0032] A passenger (e.g., passengers 110, 112, 114, 116) may select one or more of the user interface elements to provide an input to computer 202 indicating a desired volume level (e.g., off, low, high). The volume level may also be a number. The volume level may indicate the desired gain for a particular audio source. For example, if the noise from outside vehicle 100 is reduced by noise cancellation, a selected user interface element related to "off" may increase the gain associated with the noise cancellation to the maximum amount. Additionally, if an audio source (such as an alert or content) is provided entirely by vehicle 100, selecting a user interface element related to "high" may increase the gain associated with the audio source to the maximum. The user interface elements 212 may also provide a spectrum of the audio level (e.g., a slider from 0% to 100%).

[0033] Reference Figures 4A to 4B , showing the selection of user interface elements 212 and one or more output configurations 402, 404, 406 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. Interfaces 102, 210 provide selectable user interface elements 212 for passengers (e.g., passengers 110, 112, 114, 116). The user interface elements 212 may be dragged and dropped onto interfaces 102, 210 to arrange the user interface elements 212 within output configurations 402, 404, 406. For example, the output configurations 402, 404, 406 may include user interface elements 212 that provide icons of specific passengers 110, 112, 114, 116 and cause the same content to be provided to these passengers. For example, output configuration 402 indicates the selection of passengers 110, 112. The same or similar content (e.g., audio, video) may be provided to passengers 110, 112. Passengers 110, 112 may be incorporated into the same conference call or phone call. For example, passengers 110, 112 may have corresponding content input and output devices (e.g., speakers 120, 122). In this way, even if passengers 110, 112 are not sitting side by side or physically close (e.g., sitting in the same row), the passenger experience of passengers 110, 112 may be similar.

[0034] The output configuration 404 indicates the selections of passengers 114, 116. The same or similar content (e.g., audio, video) may be provided to the passengers 114, 116. The passengers 114, 116 may be incorporated into the same conference call or telephone call. For example, the passengers 114, 116 may have corresponding content input and output devices (e.g., speakers 124, 126). In this way, even if the passengers 114, 116 are not sitting side by side or physically close (e.g., sitting in the same row), the passenger experiences of the passengers 114, 116 may be similar.

[0035] The output configuration 406 indicates the selections of passengers 110, 112, 114. The same or similar content (e.g., audio, video) may be provided to the passengers 110, 112, 114. The passengers 110, 112, 114 may be incorporated into the same conference call or telephone call. For example, the passengers 110, 112, 114 may have corresponding content input and output devices (e.g., speakers 120, 122, 124). In this way, even if the passengers 110, 112, 114 are not sitting side by side or physically close (e.g., sitting in the same row), the passenger experiences of the passengers 110, 112, 114 may be similar. The number of selections of the passengers 110, 112, 114 may be less than the number of all the passengers 110, 112, 114. For example, the experiences provided to the passengers 110, 112, 114 are similar, while the experiences provided to the passenger 116 are not the same.

[0036] Reference Figure 5, showing a plurality of configurations 502 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. Each configuration may be associated with a unique identifier. The configuration may be generated based on the number of passengers in the vehicle. For example, the computer 202 may generate the output configuration 502 by adding an item to a list of each combination of passengers having at least two passengers but less than all passengers. For example, when the vehicle 100 is started, the current passengers may be determined by one or more sensors or indications provided to the computer 202. The computer 202 may include instructions for determining a unique combination of each unique identifier (e.g., Universally Unique Identifier (UUID)) associated with each passenger. The output configuration 502 may be determined iteratively until all output configurations are stored within the data structure 500. The output configuration 502 and the data structure 500 may also be associated with the information required to generate the content. For example, the data structure 500 may also indicate the content input and output devices associated with each passenger and provide these devices. For example, the data structure 500 may include an indication of the Bluetooth identifier associated with each of the devices to ensure that the output combination 502 provides appropriate content to a particular passenger 110, 112, 114, 116 through the associated content input and output devices (e.g., speakers 120, 122, 124, 126).

[0037] Reference Figure 6 , showing one or more gains 610, 612 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The gains 610, 612 are shown relative to the amplitude 602 over time 604. The gain may be associated with an amplifier. The amplifier may be digital or analog. The amplifier may be associated with an individual output device (e.g., speakers 120, 122, 124, 126) or provided by the computer 202 as part of an infotainment system. The gain 612 may be associated with a noise cancellation algorithm and affect the amplitude of the noise cancellation provided to one or more passengers 110, 112, 114, 116 based on the output configuration or other circumstances. The gain 614 may be associated with providing content to one or more passengers 110, 112, 114, 116 based on the output configuration or other circumstances.

[0038] Reference Figure 7, shows a method 700 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. Method 700 includes steps that may be omitted, repeated, or rearranged. Method 700 may be associated with guiding content within vehicle 100. The content may be video, audio input, audio output, teleconferencing, or other content. In step 702, an input is received. The input may be digital, analog, data, or other. The input may be received by one or more components (e.g., computer 202). The input may indicate a passenger's selection. For example, the passenger's selection may be made at an interface in the vehicle (e.g., interface 102) or a user device (e.g., 210). The selection may be made using user interface element 212. For example, the user interface element 212 may be dragged and dropped onto an associated passenger having a specific output configuration 502.

[0039] In step 704, an output configuration 502 is determined based on the passenger's selection. For example, the output configuration 502 may be determined by a process of eliminating the output configurations specified in data structure 500. Computer 202 may compare the indicated passengers (e.g., 110, 112) and remove the output configurations that do not include these passengers. Computer 202 may also remove the output configurations that include more passengers than the specified number of passengers (e.g., two). Then, computer 202 may provide content to the indicated content input and output devices (e.g., speakers 120, 122) based on the passenger's selection. The number of input and output devices may be less than all available output devices, but more than two.

[0040] In step 706, content is provided to the content input and output devices indicated by the determined output configuration (e.g., 402). For example, video, a call, or other content may be provided only to the devices (e.g., speakers 120, 122) associated with passengers 110, 112, and not to the devices (e.g., speakers 124, 126) associated with passengers 114, 116. Each speaker may be configured to provide content to only one passenger (e.g., headphones, earbuds, privacy screen). The content may be provided via Internet Protocol (IP) or circuit-based switching (e.g., S7). For example, the Internet Protocol Voice (VOIP) protocol (e.g., H.323, Real-Time Transport Protocol) may be used.

[0041] Method 700 may also include identifying an output configuration. For example, the output configuration 502 may be stored in the data structure 500. The available output configurations 502 may be generated based on the number of passengers in the vehicle. For example, the computer 202 may generate the output configuration 502 by adding an item to a list of each combination of passengers having at least two passengers but less than all passengers. For example, when the vehicle 100 is started, the current passengers may be determined by one or more sensors (e.g., weight, camera) or indications provided to the computer 202. The computer 202 may include instructions for determining a unique combination of each unique identifier (e.g., Universally Unique Identifier (UUID)) associated with each passenger 110, 112, 114, 116. The output configuration 502 may be determined iteratively until all output configurations 502 are stored within the data structure 500. The output configuration 502 may be reduced to exclude configurations where every passenger is present in the vehicle or only one of the passengers. The output configuration 502 and the data structure 500 may also be associated with information required to generate content. For example, the data structure 500 may also indicate and provide content input and output devices associated with each passenger. For example, the data structure 500 may include an indication of Bluetooth identifiers associated with each of the devices to ensure that the output combination 502 provides appropriate content to specific passengers 110, 112, 114, 116 via the associated content input and output devices (e.g., speakers 120, 122, 124, 126).

[0042] The number or identity of the passengers 110, 112, 114, 116 may be indicated or determined. For example, a user may log in using a phone, tablet, or interface 102 to provide an indication of the number and identity of the passengers. The identity may be associated with the unique identifier. The number or identity of the passengers may be identified by one or more sensors. For example, a weight sensor (e.g., strain gauge) may be used to determine the number of passengers 110, 112, 114, 116 and their position throughout the passenger compartment of the vehicle 100. For example, weight sensors may be placed within each seat of the vehicle to determine occupancy. A camera or another electromagnetic device may be used to determine the identity of the passengers by facial recognition or other means. For example, sensors may be located within the vehicle 100 to identify the passengers. In one or more variations, the sensors are configured to transmit or receive 2.4 GHz or 60 GHz signals.

[0043] The method 700 may include switching between output configurations. For example, after a period of time has elapsed or the content has ended. The computer 202 may include instructions for switching between output configurations based on the state of the provided content. After a call has been completed or disconnected, the computer 202 may automatically switch back to a different output configuration 502 or another configuration. For example, returning to the general experience for all passengers. After a movie has ended, the computer 202 may adjust the output configuration 404 to the output configuration 406 to include additional passengers (e.g., passenger 112). In this way, the computer 202 may switch between configurations 502 based on conditions.

[0044] Figure 8 Depicts a method 800 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The method 800 includes steps 802, 804 that may be omitted, rearranged, or duplicated. The steps associated with method 800 and the steps associated with method 700 may be combined in any way.

[0045] In step 802, an input is received. The input may be received by the computer 202 or another device. The input may be based on one or more user interface elements 212. The input may indicate a selection of an audio level. The audio level may be based on one of a plurality of audio sources. For example, the audio source may include one or more of engine sound, ambient noise outside the vehicle, ambient noise inside the vehicle, vehicle-based alerts, or first responder-based alerts. The audio source may also include content such as a phone call, music, or video.

[0046] In step 804, the gain may be adjusted. For example, the gains 610, 612 may be adjusted to change the experience of one or more passengers. The gain (e.g., gains 610, 612) may be associated with a noise cancellation algorithm that may reduce noise generated outside the vehicle 100 or generated by the vehicle 100. The gain may also increase the sound. For example, a cautious driver may wish to increase the alert or siren sound from a first responder (e.g., a fire truck, ambulance, police car).

[0047] Unless otherwise expressly stated herein, when describing the scope of the present disclosure, all numerical values representing mechanical / thermal properties, composition percentages, dimensions, and / or tolerances or other characteristics should be understood to be modified by the word "about" or "approximately". Such modification is required for various reasons, including industrial practice, materials, manufacturing and assembly tolerances, and test capabilities.

[0048] As used herein, the phrase "at least one of A, B, and C" should be construed to represent the logical (A or B or C) using non-exclusive logical "or", and should not be construed to mean "at least one of A, at least one of B, and at least one of C".

[0049] In this application, the terms "controller" and / or "module" may refer to, be part of, or include the following, such as in a system-on-chip: application specific integrated circuit (ASIC); digital, analog, or mixed analog / digital discrete circuits; digital, analog, or mixed analog / digital integrated circuits; combinational logic circuits; field programmable gate arrays (FPGA); processor circuits that execute code (shared, dedicated, or grouped); memory circuits that store code executed by the processor circuits (shared, dedicated, or grouped); other suitable hardware components that provide the functionality (e.g., operational amplifier circuit integrators as part of a heat flux data module); or combinations of some or all of the above.

[0050] The term memory is a subset of the term computer-readable medium. As used herein, the term "computer-readable medium" does not cover transient electrical or electromagnetic signals propagated through a medium (such as on a carrier wave); the term computer-readable medium can thus be considered tangible and non-transitory. Non-limiting examples of non-transitory tangible computer-readable media are non-volatile memory circuits (such as flash memory circuits, erasable programmable read-only memory circuits, or mask read-only circuits), volatile memory circuits (such as static random access memory circuits or dynamic random access memory circuits), magnetic storage media (such as analog or digital tapes or hard disk drives), and optical storage media (such as CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs).

[0051] The devices and methods described in this application can be implemented, in part or in whole, by a special-purpose computer created by configuring a general-purpose computer to execute one or more specific functions embodied in a computer program. The above functional blocks, flowchart components, and other elements serve as software specifications, which can be converted into a computer program by routine work of a skilled technician or programmer.

[0052] The description of the present disclosure is merely exemplary in nature, and thus, variations that do not depart from the essence of the present disclosure are intended to fall within the scope of the present disclosure. Such variations should not be regarded as departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A method for directing content in a vehicle, wherein the vehicle comprises a first speaker, a second speaker, and a third speaker, the method comprising: receiving input indicating a selection of a passenger, wherein the passenger is located within the vehicle; determining an output configuration based on the selection by the passenger, wherein the output configuration indicates one or more of the first speaker, the second speaker, or the third speaker, and wherein the one or more of the first speaker, the second speaker, or the third speaker is less than the first speaker, the second speaker, and the third speaker; as well as The content is provided to the one or more of the first speaker, the second speaker, or the third speaker, wherein the providing of the content is based on the output configuration.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the first speaker is arranged to provide the content only to a first occupant of the vehicle, the second speaker is arranged to provide the content only to a second occupant of the vehicle, and the third speaker is arranged to provide the content only to a third occupant of the vehicle.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the content comprises a Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) call. The method of claim 1 , wherein the content comprises music.

5. The method of claim 1, further comprising: Output configurations are identified, wherein each of the output configurations includes a unique arrangement of output speakers, and each of the output speakers is associated with an occupant of the vehicle.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein the selection of the passenger is based on a user interface element, wherein the user interface element is paired with an identifier of a first one of the passengers.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein the identifier is unique within a set of identifiers associated with the passenger.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein the selection of the passenger comprises an association between a first user interface element and a second user interface element.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein the first user interface element is paired with a first identifier of a first one of the passengers and the second user interface element is paired with a second identifier of a second one of the passengers.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein the first identifier is unique within a set of identifiers associated with the passenger, and the second identifier is unique within the set of identifiers.

11. The method of claim 1, further comprising: The number of passengers in the vehicle is identified based on sensors.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the sensor is configured to receive electromagnetic energy.

13. The method of claim 11, wherein the sensors include one or more weight sensors, and wherein the one or more weight sensors are configured to provide one or more indications that one or more of the passengers are present within the vehicle.

14. The method of claim 1, wherein the output configuration is a first output configuration, the method further comprising: switching from said first output configuration to a second output configuration after a period of time has elapsed; as well as The content is provided to the first speaker, the second speaker, and the third speaker, wherein the providing of the content is based on the second output configuration.

15. The method of claim 1, wherein the output configuration is a first output configuration, the method further comprising: Switching from the second output configuration to the first output configuration occurs after a period of time has elapsed.

16. A method for providing content in a vehicle, the method comprising: receiving input indicating a selection of an audio level based on one of a plurality of audio sources, wherein the selection is based on a menu including a user interface element indicating the plurality of audio sources, wherein the plurality of audio sources includes one or more of an engine sound, ambient noise originating from outside the vehicle, ambient noise originating from inside the vehicle, a vehicle-based alarm, or a first responder-based siren; and A gain associated with the content is adjusted based on the selection of the audio level.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the gain is specific to the one of the plurality of audio sources based on the selection of the audio level.

18. The method of claim 16, wherein the gain is associated with noise cancellation applied to the plurality of audio sources.

19. A system comprising: one or more processors; at least one computer-readable medium, wherein the one or more computer-readable media include instructions, and the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: receiving input indicating a selection of a passenger, wherein the passenger is located within the vehicle; determining an output configuration based on the selection by the passenger, wherein the output configuration indicates one or more of a first speaker, a second speaker, or a third speaker, and wherein the one or more of the first speaker, the second speaker, or the third speaker is less than the first speaker, the second speaker, and the third speaker; as well as Content is provided to the one or more of the first speaker, the second speaker, or the third speaker, wherein the providing of the content is based on the output configuration.

20. The system of claim 19, wherein the first speaker is arranged to provide the content only to a first occupant of the vehicle, the second speaker is arranged to provide the content only to a second occupant of the vehicle, and the third speaker is arranged to provide the content only to a third occupant of the vehicle.

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