Method for outputting information in a vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for outputting information in a vehicle (1). According to the invention, the information provided is a recommendation (E) regarding an unused available function related to a situation present in the vehicle (1) and / or a driving situation.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a method for outputting information in a vehicle.

[0002] DE 10 2015 216 484 A1 discloses a method and a device for providing a recommendation signal for controlling a function in a vehicle. One function can be executed on a user device temporarily located in the vehicle. The method comprises a step of comparing current situation data, which represents a current, contextual situation detected by at least one detection device assigned to the vehicle, with a rule data set derived from a behavior data set, wherein the behavior data set represents learned data about a situation-related, routine use of one function by a user.Here, the behavior data set is generated by linking a usage signal read in from an interface to a user device, which represents usage data about a user's use of the one function, which is registered at the latest during the runtime of the method, with situation data representing a contextual situation during use, recorded by a recording device assigned to the vehicle. The method comprises a step of generating the recommendation signal depending on a result of the comparison performed in the execution step. The recommendation signal represents a recommendation for controlling the one function in the vehicle.

[0003] The invention is based on the object of specifying a method for outputting information in a vehicle.

[0004] The object is achieved according to the invention by a method which has the features specified in claim 1.

[0005] Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the subclaims.

[0006] A method for outputting information in a vehicle provides according to the invention that a recommendation for an unused available function associated with a situation present in the vehicle and / or a present driving situation is automatically output as information.

[0007] By applying the method, a driver of the vehicle is automatically informed about, for example, digital functions that the driver is not aware of and / or does not use, but which are suitable for use in a specific situation in the vehicle and / or in a specific driving situation, and in particular can be used sensibly.

[0008] The method is carried out automatically in particular in a central computer unit that is connected to the vehicle by data technology and / or in a control unit of the vehicle.

[0009] Embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to a drawing.

[0010] The following shows: Fig. 1 schematically shows a perspective view of a section of a vehicle with a driver on a vehicle seat.

[0011] The single figure shows a perspective view of a section of a vehicle 1 with a driver 2 on a vehicle seat 3.

[0012] The vehicle 1 is data-linked to a central computer unit (not shown in detail), wherein a user profile of the driver 2 is stored on the vehicle and / or in the central computer unit.

[0013] In addition, the vehicle 1 has an environmental sensor system (not shown in detail) which continuously records signals while the vehicle 1 is driving, by means of which the environment of the vehicle 1 and objects located therein are detected.

[0014] If a specific situation currently prevailing in vehicle 1 or a specific driving situation currently prevailing is detected based on signals detected by the environmental sensors, a recommendation E regarding a function, particularly available on the vehicle, is issued to the driver 2 of vehicle 1 as information. In particular, a personalized recommendation E is issued regarding activatable and / or purchasable and / or expiring digital extras, for example, digital functions that the driver 2 of vehicle 1 is unaware of and / or does not use. This raises the driver 2's awareness of unused but useful functions of vehicle 1.

[0015] For example, recommendation E can be issued to use a massage function of the vehicle seat 3. This recommendation E can be output on a display unit 4 of an infotainment system of the vehicle 1. Alternatively or additionally, recommendation E can be output to the driver 2 as a notification from a vehicle-based application program stored on a mobile device of the driver 2 and / or via an automatically generated email.

[0016] In one embodiment, if a traffic jam situation is detected in which vehicle 1 is located, a recommendation E can be issued in vehicle 1 as to whether an autopilot of vehicle 1 should be activated. Thus, a recommendation E is issued in each detected situation, wherein recommendation E can include, as a summary, that driver 2 of vehicle 1 spent a certain number of hours in a traffic jam in the past week and further advantages related to using a function of the autopilot are explained.

[0017] In particular, the respective recommendation E is issued at a time of sensible use of the available function and / or immediately after detecting a situation present in the vehicle 1 and / or after detecting an existing driving situation with a reference to the detected situation and / or to the detected driving situation.

[0018] Furthermore, it is intended that such a personalized recommendation E is only issued to driver 2 of vehicle 1 when it is truly necessary, in particular when the unknown and / or unused function can be meaningfully applied or used. Driver 2 of vehicle 1 is not informed individually via various vehicle systems, but rather via an assistance function for issuing recommendations E.

[0019] Furthermore, it is provided that a further indication of existing and not yet implemented updates of functions, in particular digital functions, in particular applications, is communicated to the driver 2 of the vehicle 1 in the vehicle 1.

[0020] In particular, the assistance function implemented on the vehicle provides that the driver 2 is informed at a suitable time about a user-specific suitable function and / or, if applicable, a product by means of the recommendation E addressed to the driver 2 of the vehicle 1.

[0021] For example, it can be provided that the respective recommendation E is determined on the basis of user data of the driver 2 by means of the central computer unit which is data-technically linked to the vehicle 1, transmitted to the vehicle 1 and output in the vehicle 1. List of reference symbols 1 vehicle 2 drivers 3 vehicle seat 4 Display unit E Recommendation QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 10 2015 216 484 A1

[0002]

Claims

[1] Method for outputting information in a vehicle (1), characterized by that a recommendation (E) for an unused available function related to a situation in the vehicle (1) and / or a current driving situation is automatically output as information. [2] Method according to claim 1, characterized by that the recommendation (E) is issued by means of an infotainment system and / or by means of a vehicle-side application program stored on a mobile device and / or by means of an e-mail program. [3] Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized bythat the respective recommendation (E) is issued at a time of sensible use of the available function and / or immediately after detection of a situation present in the vehicle (1) and / or after detection of an existing driving situation with a reference to the detected situation and / or to the detected driving situation. [4] Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the recommendation (E) is determined and made available on the basis of user data of a driver (2) of the vehicle (1) by means of a central computer unit that is data-technically linked to the vehicle (1).

Images