Method for controlling the output of media content from a vehicle, computer-readable medium, system, and vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for controlling the output of media content from a vehicle, the method comprising: detecting the position of a vehicle by the vehicle; detecting the context-related driving situation of the vehicle by the vehicle depending on the detected position of the vehicle; determining one or more points of interest by the vehicle depending on the detected position of the vehicle by the vehicle; and controlling the output of the media content of the vehicle depending on the position of the vehicle, the context-related driving situation, and the one or more points of interest by the vehicle.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a method for controlling the output of media content from a vehicle. The invention further relates to a computer-readable medium for controlling the output of media content from a vehicle, a system for controlling the output of media content from a vehicle, and a vehicle comprising the system for controlling the output of media content from a vehicle.

[0002] During a journey, a customer passes various locations. Using the vehicle's digital assistant, the customer can request information about a location the vehicle is passing. To do this, the customer must manually submit a request for further information to the vehicle. The information is not provided automatically.

[0003] It is therefore an object of the invention to control the output of media content to points of interest in a vehicle more efficiently. In particular, an object of the invention is to control the output of media content from different media sources in a vehicle more efficiently.

[0004] This problem is solved by the features of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention result from the dependent claims.

[0005] According to a first aspect, the invention is characterized by a method for controlling the output of one or more media contents from a vehicle. The method can be a computer-implemented method and / or a control unit-implemented method. The vehicle can be a motor vehicle. The media content can be audio content and / or video content. The method comprises the vehicle detecting the vehicle's position, the vehicle detecting the context-related driving situation of the vehicle depending on the detected position, and the vehicle determining one or more points of interest depending on the vehicle's detected position.Furthermore, the procedure includes controlling the output of the vehicle's media content depending on the vehicle's position, the contextual driving situation, and one or more points of interest to the vehicle.

[0006] Advantageously, this method allows for more efficient control of media content output related to points of interest within a context-specific driving situation during a vehicle journey. Media content is automatically provided to the vehicle user, eliminating the need for manual retrieval. The user receives information that is location- and time-relevant to points of interest in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. This significantly enhances the user's driving experience.

[0007] According to an advantageous embodiment, the method can further include receiving a user interaction to control the output of the media content, wherein the user interaction specifies a user-specific context of the media content. Furthermore, the method can include controlling the output of the vehicle's media content depending on the vehicle's position, the context-related driving state, one or more points of interest traversed by the vehicle, and the user-specific context of the media content. This allows a user to efficiently define a preference regarding a media content.

[0008] According to a further advantageous embodiment, the method can also include receiving a user request message to the vehicle to output additional media content related to currently output media content, and controlling the output of the vehicle's media content depending on the vehicle's position, the contextual driving state, one or more points of interest, and the received user request message. This allows a user to efficiently control a range of information provided within the media content.

[0009] According to a further advantageous embodiment, controlling the output of the vehicle's media content depending on the vehicle's position, the contextual driving state, and one or more points of interest can include: determining a media source of the media content depending on the vehicle's position, the contextual driving state, and the one or more points of interest; transmitting a command to query and / or generate media content from the vehicle to the media source, wherein the command to query or generate the media content is generated by the vehicle depending on the vehicle's position, the contextual driving state, and the one or more points of interest; receiving the media content from the media source by the vehicle; and outputting the media content to the vehicle's user via an output interface of the vehicle.This allows a media source for the media content to be efficiently identified.

[0010] According to a further, advantageous embodiment, the length of the media content and / or a media type can be determined depending on the context-related driving situation. This allows for the efficient determination of media content and media type.

[0011] According to a further, advantageous embodiment, the media source can include generative artificial intelligence. This allows media content to be efficiently generated for a point of interest, tailored to the driving situation.

[0012] According to a further advantageous embodiment, controlling the output of the vehicle's media content depending on the vehicle's position, the contextual driving state, and one or more points of interest can further include adapting the vehicle's navigation route depending on a point of interest that is output to the vehicle user along with the media content, and wherein the vehicle's navigation route is adjusted so that the point of interest is added as a destination or intermediate destination to the navigation route. This can efficiently increase user comfort and / or the driving experience during the output of the media content to the user.

[0013] According to another aspect, the invention is characterized by a computer-readable medium for controlling an output of media content of a vehicle, wherein the computer-readable medium comprises instructions which, when executed on a computer and / or a control unit, execute the method described above.

[0014] According to another aspect, the invention is characterized by a system for controlling an output of media content from a vehicle, wherein the system is configured to perform the method described above.

[0015] According to another aspect, the invention is characterized by a vehicle comprising the system described above for controlling the output of media content from a vehicle.

[0016] Further features of the invention will become apparent from the claims, the figures, and the description of the figures. All features and combinations of features mentioned above in the description, as well as those subsequently mentioned in the description of the figures and / or shown in the figures alone, are usable not only in the combinations specified, but also in other combinations or individually.

[0017] The following describes a preferred embodiment of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Further details, preferred configurations, and further developments of the invention will be derived from these drawings. Specifically, the drawings schematically illustrate... Fig. 1. An exemplary method for controlling the output of media content from a vehicle, and Fig. 2 an exemplary system for controlling the output of media content from a vehicle.

[0018] In detail, it shows Fig. 1. An exemplary procedure 100 for controlling the output of media content from a vehicle. Procedure 100 can automatically control the output of media content in various media formats to different locations and / or points of interest while the vehicle is in motion. During a journey, a user passes many different locations or points of interest, for which information on various topics is available. This information can be automatically and location-based provided to the vehicle user as media content by the procedure.

[0019] In detail, the method 100 can detect a vehicle's position by the vehicle itself 102. The vehicle's position can be its current position. Furthermore, the method 100 can detect a context-related driving situation of the vehicle by the vehicle itself, depending on the detected position of the vehicle 104. The context-related driving situation can include the current traffic situation and / or the current state of the vehicle. For example, the context-related driving situation can be a traffic jam. For example, the context-related driving situation can include charging or refueling the vehicle. For example, the context-related driving situation can include parking and / or taking a break while driving the vehicle.

[0020] Method 100 can determine one or more points of interest by the vehicle depending on the vehicle's detected position 106. Additionally or alternatively, the method can determine one or more points of interest by the vehicle depending on the contextual driving situation. The point of interest can be a geographic object on a digital map. For example, the method can determine the nearest point of interest to the vehicle's position. For example, the method can determine a point of interest when the vehicle approaches the position of the point of interest. For example, the method can determine a point of interest when the vehicle passes or reaches the point of interest. The method can determine multiple points of interest within a predefined radius around the vehicle's position.For example, one or more points of interest can be determined depending on the preference of a vehicle user.

[0021] Method 100 can further control the output of the vehicle's media content depending on the vehicle's position, the contextual driving situation, and one or more points of interest. Controlling the output of the media content can include determining media content depending on the one or more points of interest and / or the contextual driving situation. Additionally or alternatively, the media content can be determined depending on a user preference. Furthermore, controlling the output of the media content can include determining a type of media content and / or a length of media content depending on the contextual driving situation. Finally, controlling the output of the media content can include outputting the media content depending on the vehicle's position and / or the user preference.Additionally or alternatively, controlling the output of media content can include creating and / or adapting a navigation route depending on the media content, the customer's preference, and / or the contextual driving situation. Additionally or alternatively, controlling the output of media content can include adapting the vehicle's navigation map depending on the media content, the customer's preference, and / or the contextual driving situation. The user's preference can, for example, determine the focus of the media content.

[0022] Media content can be linked to a point of interest and / or a context-related driving situation. This media content can be provided to the vehicle by a media source from the vehicle manufacturer or from an external media provider. Alternatively, the media content can be provided by a media source that uses generative artificial intelligence to dynamically generate content based on the context-related driving situation, the point of interest, and the user's preferences.

[0023] In detail, it shows Fig.2 An exemplary system 200 for controlling the output of media content from a vehicle 202. A user of the vehicle has a navigation route to a navigation destination 204 active. The user activates a vehicle function that executes the procedure 100 for controlling the output of media content from the vehicle 202. During a journey with the vehicle 202 to the navigation destination 204, the system 200 can include a component 206 that continuously detects the position of the vehicle. Furthermore, the system 208 can include a component 208 for detecting a context-related driving situation of the vehicle depending on the detected position of the vehicle 202. For example, the context-related driving situation could be a refueling situation or a charging situation. For example, the context-related driving situation could be crossing a border between two loading zones. For example, the context-related driving situation could be passing a town sign.System 200 can include a component 210 for determining one or more points of interest by the vehicle 202 depending on the detected position of the vehicle 202. For example, the point of interest can be a landmark located within a specified radius of the vehicle's position. Alternatively, the point of interest can be a city located at a specified distance from the vehicle's position or passed by the vehicle during its journey.

[0024] Finally, the system 200 can include a component 212 for controlling the output of media content. Component 212 controls the task of outputting audio and video content in the vehicle. Audio content can include, for example, podcasts, audiobooks, or AI-generated audio. Component 212 can automatically adapt the audio content depending on the contextual driving situation of the vehicle. For example, longer audio content can be provided in a traffic jam than while driving.

[0025] Component 212 can receive an input command from the vehicle user requesting additional media content related to currently playing media. Furthermore, component 212 can receive a user command to forward the media content to a mobile device connected to the vehicle. Component 212 can also adjust a navigation route to integrate a point of interest from the media content. In the context-based charging driving situation, component 212 can provide video content explaining the charging process at the point of interest, i.e., the current charging station. Component 212 can also take into account user preferences when controlling the media content output.If the user's preference indicates an interest in technology, the media content at the charging station can automatically provide further information about the charging technology. Additionally or alternatively, the component can highlight the point of interest on a navigation map that was mentioned in the media content.

[0026] Advantageously, the method and system can more flexibly control the output of media content based on the vehicle's geographical and situational context. This significantly improves user comfort when delivering media content. By adapting the output to a context-specific driving situation, users can consume media content with enhanced information absorption. Furthermore, the output of media content can include adapting a navigation route and / or map, allowing users to actively integrate and experience the media content within the navigation route. The driving experience can thus be efficiently enhanced and individually tailored to the user. Reference symbol list 100 procedures 102 Capturing a vehicle's position 104 Capturing a context-related driving situation of the vehicle 106 Determining one or more points of interest 108 Controlling the output of the vehicle's media content 200 System 202 vehicles 204 Navigation destination 206 Component 208 components 210 Component 212 Component

Claims

[1] Method for controlling the output of media content of a vehicle, the method comprising: Detecting the position of a vehicle by the vehicle; The vehicle detects a context-related driving situation depending on the detected position of the vehicle; Determining one or more points of interest by the vehicle depending on the vehicle's detected position; and Controlling the output of the vehicle's media content depending on the vehicle's position, the contextual driving situation, and one or more points of interest to the vehicle. [2] The method of claim 1, further comprising: Receiving a user interaction to control the output of the media content, wherein the user interaction specifies a user-specific context of the media content; and Controlling the output of the vehicle's media content depending on the vehicle's position, the contextual driving state, one or more points of interest through the vehicle, and the user-specific context of the media content. [3] A method according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: Receiving a user request message to output further media content related to currently output media content by the vehicle; and Controlling the output of the vehicle's media content depending on the vehicle's position, the contextual driving state, one or more points of interest to the vehicle, and the user's received request message. [4] Method according to any of the preceding claims, comprising controlling the output of the vehicle's media content depending on the vehicle's position, the contextual driving state, and one or more points of interest by the vehicle: Determining a media source of the media content depending on the position of the vehicle, the context-related driving condition, and one or more points of interest; Transmitting a command to query and / or generate media content from the vehicle to the media source, wherein the command to query and / or generate the media content is generated by the vehicle depending on the position of the vehicle, the contextual driving state, and one or more points of interest; Receiving the media content from the media source by the vehicle; and Outputting media content to the vehicle's user via an output interface. [5] Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a length of the media content and / or a media type is determined depending on the context-related driving situation. [6] Method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the media source comprises a generative artificial intelligence. [7] Method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein controlling the output of the vehicle's media content depending on the vehicle's position, the contextual driving state, and one or more points of interest by the vehicle further comprises: Adjusting a vehicle's navigation route based on a point of interest, which is displayed to the vehicle user along with the media content, the vehicle's navigation route is adjusted so that the point of interest is added as a destination or intermediate destination of the navigation route. [8] Computer-readable medium for controlling an output of media content of a vehicle, wherein the computer-readable medium comprises instructions which, when executed on a computer and / or a control unit, execute the method according to any one of claims 1 to 7. [9] System for controlling an output of media content of a vehicle, wherein the system is configured to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 7. [10] Vehicle comprising the system according to claim 9 for controlling an output of media content of a vehicle.

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