Method for operating a driver assistance device for a motor vehicle, corresponding driver assistance device and computer program product
The method addresses low occupant confidence in autonomous vehicles by determining confidence levels through behavioral recognition and generating targeted messages, ensuring high acceptance and safety during autonomous driving.
DE102024137401A1Active Publication Date: 2026-06-18AUDI AG
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- AUDI AG
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-18
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing driver assistance systems for autonomous vehicles lack the ability to maintain high occupant confidence during autonomous driving operations, leading to potential acceptance issues.
Method used
A method that determines a confidence level based on behavioral recognition of vehicle occupants, generating messages to increase confidence when the level exceeds or falls below a threshold, using environmental and sensor data, and optionally adjusting vehicle operations to enhance trust.
Benefits of technology
Maintains consistently high occupant confidence during autonomous driving by providing reassurance messages and adapting vehicle behavior, thereby enhancing societal and occupant acceptance.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a method for operating a driver assistance device for a motor vehicle (1), wherein environmental data describing the environment of the motor vehicle are recorded at least temporarily by means of an environment detection device of the motor vehicle and, using the environment data, autonomous driving operation of the motor vehicle (1) is carried out at least temporarily without any operating action by occupants of the motor vehicle (1) at a control element provided and designed for influencing the driving operation.The invention provides for the determination of a confidence level describing the driver assistance system's confidence in performing autonomous driving, as well as a confidence level describing the occupants' confidence in performing autonomous driving. When the confidence level exceeds a certain threshold, and when it falls below a certain threshold, a message aimed at increasing the confidence level is generated and displayed to the occupants, depending on the environmental data. The determination of the confidence level is based on behavioral recognition of the occupants of the motor vehicle (1). The invention further relates to a driver assistance system for a motor vehicle and a computer program.
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