Method and system for situational adaptation of driver parameters of a driver profile of a motor vehicle and motor vehicle

The method and system dynamically adjust driver profile parameters in vehicles based on environmental data to enhance safety and comfort by allowing personalized activation of assistance systems, addressing the limitations of existing systems that only react to immediate hazards.

DE102016204901B4Active Publication Date: 2025-10-23VOLKSWAGEN AG
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DE102016204901
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Filing Date
2016-03-23
Publication Date
2025-10-23
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2036-03-23

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Abstract

Method for situational adaptation of driver parameters of a driver profile for a motor vehicle (1), comprising the steps: - Providing a driver profile with a plurality of driver parameters that can be individually adjusted by the driver of the motor vehicle by means of a profile management unit (2), wherein the individually adjustable driver parameters include configuration settings of driver assistance systems (3) and / or driver information systems (4) and / or entertainment systems (5), - repeated reception of at least one environmental parameter for the motor vehicle (1) from an external data source (6) by means of a receiving unit (7) of the motor vehicle, - Determining a probability of danger by comparing the at least one received environmental parameter with predefined reference parameters by a control unit (8) of the motor vehicle (1), and - Changing at least one driver parameter of the driver profile depending on an individualized setting of the at least one driver parameter and the determined probability of danger by the control unit (8), wherein the at least one driver parameter is a setting of a lane keeping assist, a brake assist, an anti-lock braking system, a traction control system, an electronic stability program, an electronic differential lock, a parking assist, a traffic control indicator, a vehicle lighting, a display of an entertainment system or a display of an operating parameter of the vehicle (1).
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[0001] The present invention relates to a method and a system for the situational adaptation of driver parameters of a driver profile of a motor vehicle. The invention further relates to a motor vehicle with a system according to the invention.

[0002] A wide variety of driver assistance systems (DAS) are known to support a driver when operating a motor vehicle, such as anti-lock braking system (ABS), traction control system (ASR), electronic stability program (ESP), electronic differential lock (EDS), parking assist (IPAS), lane keeping assist (LDW), lane change assist (LCS), brake assist (EBA), acceleration assist (LC), and the like. Driver information systems (FIS) are known to inform the driver about the driving situation and the vehicle's surroundings; these systems are designed, for example, to display vehicle speed, engine speed, coolant temperature, traffic jam information, speed limits, and the like.

[0003] In principle, the driver can activate or deactivate individual driver assistance systems and driver information systems. In particular, safety-relevant driver assistance systems, such as the anti-lock braking system (ABS) or electronic stability program (ESP), can be activated automatically in immediate danger situations, even if the driver has manually deactivated these systems. A distinction is made between two types of automatic activation. In the case of non-critical hazards, the driver receives a notification that activating an ABS or ESP would be advisable. In the case of an acute, critical hazard, the ABS or ESP can be activated even without the driver's consent. This is intended to improve driver safety.

[0004] Furthermore, driver profiles for motor vehicles are known to exist, offering a variety of individually adjustable driver parameters, such as the activation or deactivation of driver assistance systems and driver information systems. Additionally, information about the driver, such as age, gender, driving experience, driving style, height, etc., can often be stored in the driver profile. Such driver profiles can be used across different vehicles, thus making it easier for the driver to adjust basic settings when changing vehicles.

[0005] A method for determining the probability of a hazard is known, for example, from DE 10 2012 005 272 A1. The detection of a critical driving situation is known from DE 10 2013 008 946 A1. WO 2004 029 653 A1 discloses a method and a device for preventing vehicle collisions. A method for determining the probability of a hazard is known from DE 10 2011 106 176 A1. Furthermore, DE 10 2013 005 362 A1 discloses a method for analyzing a traffic situation. An assessment of a traffic situation for criticality is known from the publication "Situation Classification and Movement Prediction in Traffic Situations with Multiple Vehicles" by Eugen Käfer, published by the University of Bielefeld. A method for controlling the speed of a motor vehicle is known from DE 10 2012 218 100 A1. Document DE 10 2014 209 096 A1 discloses a method for improving the operation of a motor vehicle by using swarm data.

[0006] Known systems have the disadvantage that automatic activation of driver assistance systems depends on an immediate danger situation and can only be influenced by the driver while driving.

[0007] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a method and a system for the situational adaptation of driver parameters of a driver profile, as well as a vehicle with such a system, which overcome or at least partially overcome the disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, it is an object of the present invention to create a method, a system, and a motor vehicle that enable improved automatic activation of driver assistance systems and / or driver information systems and / or entertainment systems in a simple and cost-effective manner.

[0008] The aforementioned problem is solved by the claims. Accordingly, the problem is solved by a method for the situational adaptation of driver parameters of a driver profile for a motor vehicle according to claim 1, a system for the situational adaptation of driver parameters of a driver profile of a motor vehicle according to claim 6, and a motor vehicle according to claim 9. Further features and details of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the description, and the drawings. Features and details described in connection with the method according to the invention naturally also apply in connection with the system and the motor vehicle according to the invention, and vice versa, so that the disclosure of the individual aspects of the invention always refers, or can refer, to each other.

[0009] According to a first aspect of the invention, the problem is solved by a method for the situational adaptation of driver parameters of a driver profile for a motor vehicle. The method comprises the following steps: - Providing a driver profile with a plurality of driver parameters that can be individually adjusted by the driver of the motor vehicle through a profile management unit, wherein the individually adjustable driver parameters include configuration settings of driver assistance systems and / or driver information systems and / or entertainment systems, - repeated reception of at least one environmental parameter for the motor vehicle from an external data source by means of a receiver unit of the motor vehicle, - Determining a probability of danger by comparing at least one received environmental parameter with predefined reference parameters by a control unit of the motor vehicle, and - Changing at least one driver parameter of the driver profile depending on an individualized setting of the at least one driver parameter and the determined probability of danger by the control unit, wherein the at least one driver parameter is a setting of a lane keeping assist, a brake assist, an anti-lock braking system, a traction control system, an electronic stability program, an electronic differential lock, a parking assist, a traffic control indicator, a vehicle lighting system, an entertainment system display or a vehicle operating parameter display.

[0010] Situational adaptation of driver parameters, as defined by the invention, means that driver parameters are modified at least depending on the environmental situation surrounding the vehicle and the individual driver parameter settings. The environmental situation is defined by environmental parameters. According to the invention, both the immediate surroundings of the vehicle and a future environment into which the vehicle will move in the future due to a current or anticipated direction of travel can be taken into account. The anticipated direction of travel can be predetermined, for example, by the vehicle's navigation system or based on familiar routes.

[0011] Driver profiles, as defined in the invention, are data sets that can be customized by a driver of a motor vehicle, with one driver profile preferably being provided for each driver. Driver profiles comprise a plurality of driver parameters that can be entered or changed by the driver, for example, once when using a motor vehicle for the first time or, for example, during a journey.

[0012] Driver profiles are managed by a profile management unit and made available to the driver and / or vehicle. A simple driver identification process allows access to a wide range of driver parameters. Driver identification can be performed, for example, via an identification device such as a key card, RFID chip, vehicle key, or similar. Alternatively, the driver can identify themselves, for example, by entering a username, scanning a fingerprint or iris, or similar methods. The driver profile can be stored on the identification device, the vehicle, and / or a backend server.

[0013] Within the scope of the inventions, driver parameters are understood to be settings for vehicle systems of a motor vehicle, such as driver assistance systems, driver information systems, and entertainment systems, which can be individually adjusted by the driver. The vehicle systems can, for example, be activated or deactivated by the driver. According to the invention, it can be provided that the behavior of the vehicle systems is at least partially configurable by the driver, such as a warning criterion of a lane keeping assist system or a brake assist system. In this way, for example, the driver can configure the output of a warning signal depending on the distance of the vehicle to a lane boundary. Furthermore, the behavior of a parking assist system can, for example, be individually adjusted by the driver. When adjusting the parking assist system, a location can preferably be automatically taken into account, since, for example,In Paris, making contact with a parked car while parking is common practice, while in Munich, for example, this should be avoided. Furthermore, it may be possible to configure driver parameters based on the probability of a hazard. For a brake assist system, this could mean, for instance, that the driver can adjust the automatic activation of a deactivated brake assist system in their driver profile to trigger at a lower or higher probability of a hazard. This has the advantage that the driver can influence the automatic adjustment of driver parameters based on the probability of a hazard by manipulating their driver profile. For example, an experienced driver who finds some driver assistance systems distracting could trigger the automatic activation of these systems when the probability of a hazard is higher.Similarly, an inexperienced driver who generally wants to improve their driving skills without certain driver assistance systems can activate these systems even at a low probability of danger, for example to reduce the risk of an accident.

[0014] A receiver unit repeatedly receives environmental parameters from the vehicle and forwards them to a control unit within the vehicle. Preferably, several different environmental parameters are received to enable a particularly accurate determination of the probability of danger. The environmental parameters are data that describe the situation in the vehicle's surroundings. Therefore, environmental parameters are essentially independent of the vehicle's current state of motion. The environmental parameters are provided by at least one external data source, such as a backend and / or as swarm data, e.g., from other vehicles. Examples of environmental parameters include road surface parameters, road surface disturbance parameters, traffic conditions parameters, weather parameters, and the like. Road surface parameters include, for example, asphalt, gravel, cobblestones, highways, country roads, expressways, curves, crests, gradients, and the like.Road surface disturbance parameters, as defined in the invention, include, for example, weather-related road surface conditions such as water, black ice or snow, potholes, objects or persons on the road, or the like. Traffic situation parameters include, for example, traffic density, traffic flow, traffic jams, accidents, or the like. Weather parameters, as defined in the invention, include, for example, precipitation, temperatures, wind, thunderstorms, impaired visibility, or the like.

[0015] The probability of danger is determined by the vehicle's control unit by comparing at least one received environmental parameter with predefined reference parameters. Interactions between environmental parameters are preferably also taken into account, since, for example, black ice on a straight or uphill road represents a lower probability of danger than before a curve. The reference parameters indicate the relationship between a specific environmental parameter configuration or combination of configurations and the probability of danger, and can be determined empirically and / or computationally. Many methods are available for determining the probability of danger, such as calculating it using models that preferably consider multiple parameters, such as vehicle environment, vehicle, vehicle interior, or driver parameters.Additionally or alternatively, a general situation assessment of the surrounding environment is preferably carried out, such as road surface, road condition, road type (e.g., motorway, country road, road gradient, etc.), and / or the traffic situation, and / or the interior situation, and / or the driver's condition, and / or the determination of a hazard risk and / or the risk of a critical driving situation. Furthermore, for example, hazard levels can be determined based on which the automatic setting or activation of driver profiles can be implemented.

[0016] The control unit adjusts at least one driver parameter from the driver profile based on an individualized setting of that parameter and a specific probability of danger. This individualized setting can be, for example, a parameter set directly by the driver or one initially provided by the system. Therefore, if a driver parameter is already activated by a safety-relevant driver assistance system, no change will generally occur unless deactivation would improve driving safety in the event of a specific probability of danger, such as the targeted deactivation of an anti-lock braking system (ABS) for an anticipated braking maneuver on snow.Accordingly, when a driver parameter is set to deactivate a safety-relevant driver assistance system, the driver parameter is modified depending on the specific probability of danger, e.g., targeted activation of a brake assist system in the event of an anticipated braking maneuver, such as approaching the end of a traffic jam after a curve. According to the invention, it can be provided that the driver can individually influence the dependence of the driver parameter change on the probability of danger. It is advisable to set limits to this individualizability so that, for example, an emergency activation of a safety-relevant driver assistance system cannot be intentionally or accidentally deactivated by the driver. According to the invention, it can be provided that the driver parameter is modified as soon as the probability of danger is determined.Alternatively, a change in the driver parameter can be made, for example, depending on a determined change in the probability of danger or a future probability of danger derived from this.

[0017] According to the invention, at least one driver parameter is a setting of a lane keeping assist system, a brake assist system, an acceleration assist system, an anti-lock braking system, a traction control system, an electronic stability program, an electronic differential lock, a parking assist system, a cruise control system, a speed limit indicator, a traffic control indicator, vehicle lighting, an entertainment system display, or a display of a vehicle operating parameter. According to the invention, it can be provided that several different driver parameters are changed simultaneously or with a time delay. The different driver parameters can have different setting options. A traction control system preferably has two setting options, namely "ON" and "OFF". In the case of a brake assist system, in addition to "ON" and "OFF", there may optionally be...Furthermore, the activation behavior can be configured to depend on vehicle speed and distance to a vehicle ahead. According to the invention, such activation behavior can be changed, for example, in stages or continuously, depending on the probability of danger.

[0018] According to the invention, it is preferred that the driver parameters are changed repeatedly or continuously, so that, for example, if the probability of danger is no longer sufficiently high, the driver profile can be restored to its original state.

[0019] Using the method according to the invention, the safety and driving comfort of a motor vehicle can be improved compared to the prior art in a simple and cost-effective manner, depending on the probability of hazards. Adjusting the driver parameters based on external data enables early detection of hazards and thus early adjustment of the driver parameters.

[0020] According to a preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention, the at least one received environmental parameter can be a weather parameter, a traffic situation parameter, a road surface disturbance parameter, or a road surface parameter. It is preferred that several environmental parameters are received. Furthermore, it is preferred that the environmental parameters come from different categories, e.g., weather parameters, traffic situation parameters, road surface disturbance parameters, and road surface parameters. The more different environmental parameters are received, the more accurately a hazard probability can be determined.

[0021] Preferably, in a method using a detection unit, at least one vehicle parameter is determined, wherein the at least one vehicle parameter is a vehicle speed, a distance to at least one other vehicle, a lane position, or a condition characteristic in the interior of the motor vehicle, and wherein the probability of danger is determined by the control unit based on the at least one received environmental parameter and the at least one determined vehicle parameter. A distance to another vehicle can, for example, be a distance to a vehicle in front, to a vehicle to the side, or to a vehicle approaching from behind, i.e., preferably to a vehicle with which there is a risk of collision. A lane position is the position of the motor vehicle within a lane, e.g., in the middle, at the edge, or at an angle during a lane change.According to the invention, the term "interior state characteristics" refers to a situation within the interior of a motor vehicle. This includes, for example, the number of occupants, emotions, noise level, physiological values, particularly those of the driver, facial expressions, alertness, the driver's pulse, occupant movements, and the driver's field of vision, especially when restricted, for example, by obstructed rearview mirrors or the rear window. The interior situation can also include the health status of a passenger. The situation can be determined, for example, using sensors, cameras, vehicle CAN data, driver data (such as from wearable computers or fitness trackers), and an evaluation unit. Driver behavior includes, for example, forgetting to check one's blind spot when changing lanes, looking away from the road, or pressing the accelerator pedal in situations where deceleration of the vehicle is required, such as...At traffic jams, stop signs, red lights, or similar locations. At least one such vehicle parameter is recorded and, together with at least one received environmental parameter, used by the control unit to determine the probability of danger. According to the invention, "recording" also includes determining the position, speed, and direction of travel of the vehicle using GPS. Thus, an improved determination of the probability of danger and, consequently, an improved situational adjustment of the driver parameters is possible using simple means.

[0022] According to the invention, a method can be provided that a warning signal is issued before and / or after the at least one driver parameter is changed. The warning signal can, for example, be a visual signal, such as the display of a symbol or message in a vehicle display or the illumination or flashing of a warning light. Additionally or alternatively, the warning signal can be an acoustic signal, such as a warning tone or a voice output, which preferably indicates the change in the at least one driver parameter. A warning signal has the advantage that the driver of the motor vehicle is immediately informed that a certain probability of danger exists or that, due to such a probability of danger, an adjustment of at least one driver parameter is imminent, is currently taking place, or has already been made.

[0023] A further preferred method may include determining the compatibility of the individually adjustable driver parameters of the driver profile with the motor vehicle. This is particularly important when a driver wishes to transfer their driver profile with its individually set driver parameters from one motor vehicle to a second. Since motor vehicles often differ considerably in their equipment and thus in the driver assistance systems, driver information systems, and entertainment systems offered, activating a specific driver parameter may not be possible in the second motor vehicle because the corresponding system is not present. In this case, it is preferred if an automatic warning signal is issued to alert the driver. Furthermore, it is possible that the second motor vehicle has such a system that is not present in the first vehicle.In this case, the driver can be notified, for example, by an input screen appearing on the screen, allowing them to adjust their driver profile accordingly. Such a compatibility check has the advantage of warning the driver if a system they have activated is unavailable in a vehicle, preventing them from relying on it. Furthermore, this method can inform the driver about the presence of additional systems, which they can then configure individually as desired.

[0024] According to a second aspect of the invention, the problem is solved according to the invention by a system for the situational adaptation of driver parameters of a driver profile of a motor vehicle. The system comprises a profile management unit for managing at least one driver profile of a driver of the motor vehicle, a receiving unit for repeatedly receiving at least one environmental parameter of the motor vehicle, and a control unit for determining a probability of danger based on the at least one received environmental parameter and for changing driver parameters. The system is configured to carry out a method according to the first aspect of the invention. The profile management unit, receiving unit, and control unit can be combined in one assembly or spatially separated from one another. The receiving unit, or...For example, an antenna of the receiving unit can be positioned at a location on the vehicle with better reception.

[0025] According to the invention, it can also be provided that the profile management unit and / or the control unit and / or the receiving unit are arranged on a backend server. In this case, the determination of the probability of danger and / or the adjustment of the driver parameters can take place on the backend server and be transmitted to the vehicle via a transmission unit in order to make corresponding settings on the relevant vehicle systems (FAS, FIS, entertainment).

[0026] The system for situational adaptation of driver parameters of a motor vehicle driver profile offers the same advantages as previously described in the first aspect of the invention regarding the inventive method for situational adaptation of driver parameters of a motor vehicle driver profile. The receiver unit can obtain information about the vehicle's surroundings that would otherwise be undetectable by the driver or any sensors in the vehicle, such as damage to the road surface hidden behind a curve or crest, a wrong-way driver, black ice, sudden fog, or the like. The system is therefore able to modify driver parameters of the driver profile before an acute environmental situation can be detected by the driver or the sensors.The driver can be alerted to a dangerous situation at an early stage by changes in driving parameters, such as a warning signal, the sudden intervention of a driver assistance system or driver information system, or changes to entertainment system settings, like reducing the music volume.

[0027] Preferably, the system comprises at least one detection unit for acquiring at least one vehicle parameter of the motor vehicle, wherein the at least one vehicle parameter is a vehicle speed, a distance to at least one other vehicle, a lane position, or the behavior of a driver of the motor vehicle. The control unit is designed to determine the probability of danger based on the at least one received environmental parameter and the at least one determined vehicle parameter. Vehicle parameters can be acquired by means of a detection unit, e.g., using optical, acoustic, electromagnetic means or the like, for example, by measuring distances and / or angles. According to the invention, this also includes determining a position or speed as well as the direction of travel using GPS.By means of a data acquisition unit and the vehicle parameters that can be recorded with it, an improved determination of the probability of danger and consequently an improved situational adjustment of the driver parameters is possible with simple means.

[0028] Furthermore, the system's profile management unit is preferably designed to provide a driver profile in which the driver parameters can be customized depending on the probability of danger. The driver thus has the option of influencing automatic changes to these parameters in advance, so that such changes occur at a lower or higher probability of danger. Customization can include, for example, allowing such changes to occur gradually or continuously, or enabling a longer or shorter system delay time, among other things. This has the advantage that the driver can configure the system according to their abilities, ensuring that intervention by changing the driver parameters only occurs when desired by the driver. This allows for better adaptation to driver-specific needs.

[0029] According to a third aspect of the invention, the problem is solved according to the invention by a motor vehicle that has at least one driver assistance system and / or at least one driver information system and / or at least one entertainment system. Furthermore, the motor vehicle has a system according to the invention for the situational adaptation of driver parameters of a driver profile of the motor vehicle. The motor vehicle has the same advantages that have already been described previously for the inventive method for the situational adaptation of driver parameters of a driver profile of a motor vehicle according to the first aspect of the invention, as well as for the inventive system for the situational adaptation of driver parameters of a driver profile of a motor vehicle according to the second aspect of the invention.The receiver unit can obtain information about the vehicle's surroundings that would otherwise be undetectable by the driver or any of the vehicle's sensors, such as damage to the road surface hidden behind a curve or crest, a wrong-way driver, black ice, sudden fog, or similar phenomena. The vehicle's system is therefore able to modify driver parameters within the driver profile before an acute environmental situation can be detected by the driver or the sensors. The driver can be alerted to a hazardous situation at an early stage by these changes, which might be triggered by a warning signal, the sudden activation of a driver assistance system or driver information system, or even by adjustments to an entertainment system settings, such as reducing the music volume.

[0030] The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, identical features are identified by the same reference numerals. The drawings schematically depict: Fig. 1: a top view of a system according to the invention, and Fig. 2: A top view of a motor vehicle according to the invention.

[0031] Fig. Figure 1 schematically shows a preferred embodiment of a system 10 according to the invention. The system 10 comprises a profile management unit 2, which is configured to manage driver profiles with customizable driver parameters. The profile management unit 2 communicates with a control unit 8 of the system 10 for transmitting stored driver parameters to the control unit 8 and for receiving modified driver parameters from the control unit 8. Furthermore, the profile management unit 2 is configured to integrate with driver assistance systems 3 and / or driver information systems 4 and / or entertainment systems 5 of the motor vehicle 1 (see Figure 1). Fig. 2) to communicate in order to transmit individualized settings of a driver as well as driver parameters or settings changed by system 10 and to receive information about existing driver assistance systems 3 and / or driver information systems 4 and / or entertainment systems 5 of the motor vehicle 1 for the purpose of a compatibility check with the driver parameters of the driver profile.

[0032] The system has a receiving unit 7 for receiving environmental parameters from one or more external data sources 6 (see Fig. 2) be provided. The receiving unit 7 is designed to transmit the environmental parameters to the control unit 8.

[0033] This preferred embodiment of the system 10 according to the invention has an optional detection unit 9 for determining at least one vehicle parameter, such as vehicle speed, distance to at least one other vehicle, lane position, or the behavior of the driver of the motor vehicle. The detection unit 9 is configured to transmit the vehicle parameters to the control unit 8.

[0034] Fig.Figure 2 schematically shows a motor vehicle 1 according to the invention with a system 10 according to the invention in a top view. The motor vehicle 1 has a driver assistance system 3, a driver information system 4, and an entertainment system 5, which are indicated in the figure by simple rectangles for clarity and can, of course, also be arranged at other locations on the motor vehicle 1. Environmental parameters can be transmitted to the receiving unit 7 of the system 10 via at least one external data source 6, such as a backend and / or another vehicle. These environmental parameters can, for example, originate from an area that the vehicle is currently driving into and is expected to reach only in seconds or minutes. The system 10 is connected to the driver assistance system 3, the driver information system 4, and the entertainment system 5 in order to transmit, in particular, changed driver parameters from the system 10. Reference symbol list 1 motor vehicle 2 Profile Management Unit 3 Driver assistance systems 4 Driver Information System 5 Entertainment system 6 external data source 7 receiver unit 8 Control unit 9 recording unit 10 System

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[1] Method for situational adaptation of driver parameters of a driver profile for a motor vehicle (1), comprising the steps: - Providing a driver profile with a plurality of driver parameters individually adjustable by a driver of the motor vehicle by means of a profile management unit (2), wherein the individually adjustable driver parameters include configuration settings of driver assistance systems (3) and / or driver information systems (4) and / or entertainment systems (5), - repeated reception of at least one environmental parameter for the motor vehicle (1) from an external data source (6) by means of a receiving unit (7) of the motor vehicle, - Determining a probability of danger by comparing the at least one received environmental parameter with predefined reference parameters by a control unit (8) of the motor vehicle (1), and - Changing at least one driver parameter of the driver profile depending on an individualized setting of the at least one driver parameter and the determined probability of danger by the control unit (8), wherein the at least one driver parameter is a setting of a lane keeping assist, a brake assist, an anti-lock braking system, a traction control system, an electronic stability program, an electronic differential lock, a parking assist, a traffic control indicator, a vehicle lighting, a display of an entertainment system or a display of an operating parameter of the vehicle (1). [2] Method according to claim 1, characterized by that at least one received environmental parameter is a weather parameter, a traffic situation parameter, a road surface disturbance parameter or a road surface parameter. [3] Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by, that at least one vehicle parameter is determined by means of a detection unit (9), wherein the at least one vehicle parameter is a vehicle speed, a distance to at least one other vehicle, a lane position or a condition characteristic in the interior of the motor vehicle, and wherein the probability of danger is determined by the control unit (8) on the basis of the at least one received environment parameter and the at least one determined vehicle parameter. [4] Method according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a warning signal is issued before and / or after changing at least one driver parameter. [5] Method according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a compatibility of the individually adjustable driver parameters of the driver profile with the motor vehicle (1) is determined. [6] System (10) for situational adaptation of driver parameters of a driver profile of a motor vehicle (1), comprising a profile management unit (2) for managing at least one driver profile of a driver of the motor vehicle (1), a receiving unit (7) for repeatedly receiving at least one environmental parameter of the motor vehicle (1), and a control unit (8) for determining a probability of danger based on the at least one received environmental parameter and for changing driver parameters, characterized by , that the system (10) is configured to carry out a method according to one of claims 1 to 5. [7] System (10) according to claim 6, characterized by, that the system (10) has at least one detection unit (9) for detecting at least one vehicle parameter of the motor vehicle (1), wherein the at least one vehicle parameter is a vehicle speed, a distance to at least one other vehicle, a lane position or a behavior of a driver of the motor vehicle (1), wherein the control unit (8) is designed to determine the probability of danger on the basis of the at least one received environmental parameter and the at least one determined vehicle parameter. [8] System (10) according to claim 6 or 7, characterized by , that the profile management unit (2) is designed to provide a driver profile in which the driver parameters can be individualized depending on hazard probabilities. [9] Motor vehicle (1) comprising at least one driver assistance system (3) and / or at least one driver information system (4) and / or at least one entertainment system (5), characterized by that the motor vehicle has a system (10) according to one of claims 6 to 8.

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