Individual signaling controller and accompanying hairstyle, Neural stimulator, Individual signaling, Individual signaling control method and Individual signaling method

The individual signaling controller addresses the challenge of vulnerable road users by activating signaling indicators based on brain signal frequencies, improving control and visibility, thus reducing accident risks.

FR3153513A1Inactive Publication Date: 2025-04-04ORANGE SA
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FR2023010408
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FR · FR
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Applications
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Filing Date
2023-09-29
Publication Date
2025-04-04
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Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

Vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, face increased accident risks due to the difficulty in detecting and anticipating their road behavior, particularly in low visibility conditions, as they lack external indicators like braking lights or directional signals.

Method used

An individual signaling controller connected to individual signaling indicators, which can be activated based on a neuronal frequency of a brain signal from a road user, allowing for hands-free control of directional signals and improved visibility.

Benefits of technology

Enhances the road user's control over their vehicle, reducing the risk of accident-causing trajectories by ensuring consistent and visible indication of changes in road behavior, even in challenging conditions.

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Abstract

Individual signal controller and accompanying hairstyle, Neural stimulator, Individual signaling, method for controlling individual signaling and method for individual signaling. The invention relates to the individual signaling of a road user's driving behavior, particularly that of a vulnerable road user. One object of the invention is an individual signal controller connected to individual signaling comprising a trigger for indicators of the individual signaling, the trigger being capable of activating a given indicator of the individual signaling based on a neural frequency of a brain signal from a road user. Thus, since the road user does not need to change direction with only one hand, they will have better control of their vehicle and therefore a less accident-prone trajectory.Furthermore, since the indicator is triggered by specific brain activity, simply focusing on the change in driving behavior (changing direction, stopping, etc.) will activate the indicator, thus avoiding the risk of a missed indication of a change in driving behavior. See Figure 2 for the abbreviation.
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Title of the invention: Individual signaling controller and hairstyle incorporating it, Neural stimulator, Individual signaling, method for controlling individual signaling and method for individual signaling. Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to the individual signaling of a road user's behavior, particularly that of a vulnerable road user. These vulnerable road users include, in particular, non-motorized road users: pedestrians, rollerbladers, skateboarders, bicycles, scooters, etc., but also light electric vehicles such as electric bicycles, electric scooters, etc., more generally referred to as "pedestrians" or "very light vehicles." They are also referred to as non-vehicle road users. State of the art

[0002] Worldwide, more than 1.3 million people die on the roads each year, around 3,000 in France. These figures have remained stable in France since 2019. However, since the explosion of so-called "soft" mobility, the number of road fatalities among these road users using soft mobility modes has exploded alarmingly: a 30% increase in deaths among cyclists, and a 180% increase among scooter users, ... in three years.

[0003] These road users are vulnerable because they lack external status indicators such as brake lights, turn signals, and especially turn signals... This is why the main cause of accidents is the inability of other road users to detect and perceive impending dangers in time for the reaction to be taken to prevent accidents! Indeed, it is difficult for other road users to anticipate the behavior of a vulnerable road user, especially a cyclist: for example, the direction they will take at an intersection, crossroads, or roundabout; the slowing down or even stopping of the vulnerable road user; etc.

[0004] In the example of the cyclist, the rider can indicate a change of direction to other road users by extending an arm to one side or the other. This solution can also be used by other vulnerable road users such as a scooter rider. However, vehicle users are not always comfortable managing both indicating a direction with one arm and manipulating the handlebars with the other hand to change direction. Furthermore, indicating a change of direction Steering simply by the arm has limited visibility, especially in traffic conditions with poor visibility (rain, fog, etc.) or at night. This can lead to either a turn signal being indicated but with a zigzag trajectory, or a turn signal being indicated but difficult to see or completely invisible, or even a complete absence of turn signal indicators, all of which are accident-prone.

[0005] Solutions have been developed to improve the visibility of turn signals for these vulnerable road users. In particular, a vulnerable road user wearing a vest to improve their visibility to other road users can choose a vest equipped with turn signals; and / or a vulnerable road user wearing a protective helmet can choose a protective helmet equipped with turn signals. Currently, activating one of the turn signals on such protective clothing (vest, helmet, etc.) is done by the road user pressing a button on either a remote control or a touchscreen smartphone mounted on the handlebars. The remote control or the turn signal control application displayed on the smartphone's touchscreen has at least two buttons: - a first button with a left-pointing arrow to trigger the turn signal indicating a change of direction to the left; - a second button with a right-pointing arrow to trigger the turn signal indicating a change of direction to the right. However, while this solution improves the visibility of the change of direction, it does not resolve the problem of the difficulty road users have in managing the change of direction itself and in indicating it. There is a risk that the direction change will be indicated but with a zigzag trajectory, or even a complete absence of the direction change indication, which are accident-prone. Description of the invention

[0006] One of the aims of the present invention is to remedy some of the drawbacks of the prior art.

[0007] An object of the invention is an individual signal controller connected to an individual signal comprising a trigger for indicators of the individual signal, the trigger being capable of activating a given indicator of the individual signal as a function of a neuronal frequency of a brain signal of a road user.

[0008] Thus, since the road user does not need to change direction with only one hand, they will have better control of their vehicle and therefore a less accident-prone trajectory. Furthermore, the indicator is triggered by Depending on specific brain activity, simply focusing on the change in driving behavior (changing direction, stopping...) will trigger the indicator, thus avoiding the risk of no indication of a change in driving behavior.

[0009] Advantageously, the individual signaling controller includes a brain signal analyzer of a road user capable of determining a neuronal frequency of the analyzed brain signal, the brain signal being provided by a direct neuronal interface.

[0010] Advantageously, the individual signaling controller includes a coupler capable of associating, for each individual signaling indicator, a given frequency of a stimulus with an individual signaling indicator, the neuronal frequency being a function of the given frequency associated with the given indicator.

[0011] Thus, brain analysis is facilitated because the triggering of a predetermined individual signaling indicator is implemented when a neuronal frequency, a function of a given stimulus frequency, is detected, the given frequency being previously associated with the predetermined individual signaling indicator. Consequently, the road user simply focuses on the stimulus whose frequency is associated with the individual signaling indicator they wish to trigger. The risk of erroneously triggering an individual signaling indicator or of failing to trigger an individual signaling indicator is reduced because the detection of a neuronal frequency is simpler and less prone to detection errors and non-detections.

[0012] Advantageously, the individual signaling controller includes a stimulus generator capable of generating, for each individual signaling indicator, a stimulus with a given frequency associated with an individual signaling indicator, the stimuli being supplied to a neural stimulator.

[0013] An object of the invention is also a neural stimulator comprising a stimulus reproduction interface, the given frequency of a stimulus being associated with a given indicator of an individual signal, each stimulus having a distinct frequency.

[0014] Advantageously, the reproduction interface is capable of reproducing one or more of the following types: - auditory stimuli; - visual stimuli.

[0015] Thus, the stimulus can be adapted to the environment: a visual stimulus being more suitable in a noisy environment, avoiding the risk that the stimulus will not be audible and therefore the individual signaling indicator will not be triggered; an auditory stimulus being more suitable in a visually charged environment, in particular a urban environment with high road density avoiding the risk of interference from the stimulus in reading this urban environment.

[0016] Advantageously, the reproduction interface is a three-dimensional reproduction interface capable of reproducing the stimulus in a location associated with a given indicator, the given indicator being associated with the stimulus to be reproduced.

[0017] Thus, the stimulus of changing direction to the left will be reproduced on the left of the road user and that of changing direction to the right on the right of the road user, facilitating the selection and concentration of the user on the desired stimulus to correctly control the individual signal indicator.

[0018] An object of the invention is further an individual signal comprising an ac-tionneur capable of controlling an indicator of the individual signal according to a trigger command of an indicator, the trigger command being a function of a neuronal frequency of an analyzed brain signal.

[0019] Individual signaling means any installation, device of indication signals such as flashing lights, stop lights, hazard lights, etc. associated with an individual road user.

[0020] Advantageously, the individual signage comprises one or more of the following indication devices: - one or more indicator devices, also called indicators, each indicator device being capable of reproducing distinct information; and - a reproduction interface capable of reproducing several distinct indication information in the form of indicator signals, also called indicators.

[0021] Advantageously, the indicator is an indicator of one or more of the following types of indicators: - a visual indicator; - an audible indicator.

[0022] An object of the invention is also a headdress comprising: - a direct neural interface providing brain signals from a road user; and - an individual signaling controller comprising a trigger for individual signaling indicators, the trigger being capable of activating a given individual signaling indicator as a function of a neuronal frequency of the road user's brain signal.

[0023] By headgear (called "hat" in English for equipment covering the head that is not part of clothing) is understood to mean any flexible or rigid equipment covering the head such as a cap, a bonnet, a helmet, a protective helmet, etc.

[0024] Advantageously, the hairdressing includes an individual signal, the individual signal including an indicator capable of being triggered by the signal controller.

[0025] Advantageously, the hairdresser includes a stimulation signal reproduction interface with given frequencies previously associated with indicators of individual signaling, the stimulation signals being provided to the reproduction interface.

[0026] Advantageously, the reproduction interface comprises one or more of the following reproduction interfaces: - a pair of headphones; - bone conduction headphones; and - Augmented reality glasses.

[0027] An object of the invention is also a method of individual signal control implemented by a controller connected to an individual signal comprising a management of indicators of the individual signal, the management triggering a given indicator of the individual signal as a function of a neuronal frequency of a brain signal of a road user.

[0028] Another object of the invention is a method of individual signaling comprising a control of an individual signaling indicator as a function of a trigger command of an indicator, the trigger command being a function of a neuronal frequency of a brain signal of a road user.

[0029] Advantageously, according to one implementation of the invention, the various steps of at least one method according to the invention are implemented by a software or computer program, this software comprising software instructions intended to be executed by a data processor of a device, in particular an individual signaling controller, an individual signaling... and being designed to control the execution of the various steps of this method.

[0030] The invention therefore also relates to a program comprising program code instructions for the execution of the steps of the individual signaling control method and / or the individual signaling method according to the invention when said program is executed by a processor.

[0031] This program may use any programming language and be in the form of source code, object code or intermediate code between source code and object code such as in a partially compiled form or in any other desirable form. Brief description of the drawings

[0032] The features and advantages of the invention will become more apparent at the reading the description, provided as an example, and the related figures which represent:

[0033] [Fig.1], a simplified diagram of an individual signaling controller according to the invention and its implementation in a communication architecture comprising in particular a neural stimulator interface according to the invention and / or individual signaling according to the invention;

[0034] [Fig.2], a simplified diagram of an example of a hairstyle according the invention, in this case a protective helmet;

[0035] [Fig.3], a simplified diagram of the exchanges during the implementation of the individual signaling control method and the individual signaling method according to the invention. Description of the implementation methods

[0036] In the following description, the term "road user" refers to a vulnerable road user. In particular, a vulnerable road user is a pedestrian, an individual travelling on roller skates, skateboard, bicycle, scooter... but also on a light electric vehicle such as an electric bicycle, electric scooter, etc.

[0037] Fig. 1 illustrates a simplified diagram of an individual signaling controller according to the invention and its implementation in a communication architecture comprising in particular a neural stimulator interface according to the invention and / or individual signaling according to the invention.

[0038] The individual signal controller 3 is connected to an individual signal 4. It includes a trigger 33 for indicators of the individual signal, the trigger 33 being capable of activating a given indicator 42n, 42ns of the individual signal 4 as a function of a neuronal frequency fecg of a brain signal sc of a road user.

[0039] In particular, the individual signaling controller 3 includes a road user brain signal analyzer 32 capable of determining a neuronal frequency fecg of the analyzed brain signal sc, the brain signal sc being provided by a direct neuronal interface 2.

[0040] In particular, the individual signaling controller 3 includes a coupler 30, 301 capable of associating, for each indicator 421,..., 42n,..., 42N, 421s,...,42ns,...,42Ns of the individual signaling 4, a given frequency {fn]n> = fl.. .fn.. .fN of a stimulus st, {stn]n with an indicator 421,..., 42n,..., 42N, 421s,...,42ns,...,42Ns of the individual signaling, the neuronal frequency fecg being a function of the given frequency fn associated with the given indicator 42n, 42ns.

[0041] In particular, the individual signaling controller 3 includes a stimulus generator 311 capable of generating, for each indicator 421,..., 42n,..., 42N, 421s,..., 42n S,...,42NS of individual signaling 4, a stimulus with a given frequency {st(fn)}n, {stn(fn)}n associated with an indicator 421,..., 42n,..., 42N, 421s,...,42ns,...,42Ns of individual signaling 4, the stimuli {st(fn)}n, {stn(fn)}n being provided to a neuronal stimulator 1.

[0042] The neural stimulator 1 includes a stimulus reproduction interface 10, the given frequency fn of a stimulus st, stn being associated with a given indicator 42n, 42ns of an individual signaling 4, each stimulus st, stn having a distinct frequency fn.

[0043] In particular, the reproduction interface 10 is capable of reproducing one or more types of stimuli from the following: - auditory stimuli; - visual stimuli.

[0044] In particular, the reproduction interface 10 is a three-dimensional reproduction interface capable of reproducing the stimulus in a localization ln associated with a given indicator 42n, 42ns, the given indicator 42n, 42ns being associated with the stimulus to be reproduced st(fn), stn(fn).

[0045] The individual signaling 4 includes an actuator 41 capable of controlling an indicator 421,.. ,,42n,.. .,42N, 421s,.. .,42ns,.. .,42NS of the individual signaling as a function of a trigger command of an indicator sig_cmd(in), trg(in), the trigger command sig_cmd(in), trg(in) being a function of a neuronal frequency fecg of an analyzed brain signal sc.

[0046] In particular, the individual signage 4 comprises one or more of the following indication devices: - one or more indicator devices 421, ..., 42n, ..., 42N, also called indicators, each indicator device 421, ..., 42n, ..., 42N being capable of reproducing distinct indication information; and - a reproduction interface 42 capable of reproducing several distinct indication information {in]n in the form of indicator signals 421s,...,42ns,...,42Ns, also called indicators.

[0047] In particular, the controller 2 includes a coupler 30, 301 capable of associating a given frequency fn of a stimulus st(fn), stn(fn) capable of being reproduced by a neuronal stimulator 1 with an indicator 42n, 42ns of an individual signal 4.

[0048] Thus, a given frequency fn of reproduction of a stimulus by a neuronal stimulator 1 connected to a communication network 6 is associated by the signaling controller 3 with an indicator 42n, 42ns of an individual signal 4 connected to the communication network 6.

[0049] In particular, the coupler 30 includes a storage device 300 for given indicator pairs - given frequencies (i, fi)i=i...n...N- The storage device 300 is a memory, a database of signaling indicators, etc.

[0050] In particular, the coupler 30,301 includes a recorder (not shown) capable of storing the given indicator - given frequency couple (in, fn), in particular in a storage device 300.

[0051] In particular, a road user communication terminal includes a configuration interface (not shown) for the signal controller 3. This configuration interface allows the road user to instruct the coupler 30, 301 of the signal controller 3 to associate a given indicator 42n, 42ns of the individual signal 4 with a given frequency fn of the neural stimulator 1. The configuration interface is notably implemented on the communication terminal in the form of an application.

[0052] In particular, the controller 3 includes a generator 311 of stimulation signals {sst(fn)]n, {sstn(fn)]n to be reproduced at the given frequencies {fn)]n. The stimulation signals {sst(fn)]n, {sstn(fn)]n thus generated are suitable for reproduction by a neural stimulator 1.

[0053] In particular, the signaling controller 3 includes a transmitter 310 exchanging signals i({fn)]n), {sst(fn)]n, {sstn(fn)]n relating to the given frequencies {fn)]n with the neural stimulator 1.

[0054] In particular, the signal relating to the given frequency fn is one of the following signals: - an indication signal i({fn)]n) of the given frequencies {fn)]n emitted by the controller 3 to the neuronal stimulator 1; - stimulation signals {sst(fn)]n, {sstn(fn)]n to be reproduced at the given frequencies {fn)]n generated and emitted by controller 3 to the neuronal stimulator 1; - an indication signal i({fn)]n) of the given frequencies {fn)]n emitted by the neural stimulator connected 1 to the controller 3.

[0055] In particular, the signaling controller 3 transmits, notably by means of a transmitter 310 and / or more particularly a transmitter, to the neuronal stimulator 1 stimulation signals {sst(fn)]n, {sstn(fn)]n to be reproduced at the given frequencies {fn)]n or an indication signal i({fn)]n) at the given frequencies {fn)]n. The stimulation signals {sst(fn)]n, {sstn(fn)]n to be reproduced at the given frequencies {fn)]n emitted by the signaling controller 3 are optionally generated by the signaling controller 3, notably by a stimulus generator 311.

[0056] In particular, the transmitter 310 includes a transmitter of the signal relating to the given frequency fn to the neuronal stimulator 1.

[0057] In particular, the transmitter 310 includes a signal receiver indicating i({fn)]n) the given frequencies {fn)]n from the neuronal stimulator 1.

[0058] In particular, the neural stimulator 1 includes a transmitter 110 exchanging signals i({fn)]n), {sst(fn)]n, {sstn(fn)]n relating to the given frequencies {fn)]n with the signaling controller 3.

[0059] The neural stimulator 1 includes, in particular, a transmitter 110 capable of emitting:

[0060] - an indication signal i({fn)]n) of the given frequencies {fn)]n emitted by the sti neural emulator connected 1 to controller 3.

[0061] The neuronal stimulator 1 includes, in particular, a receptor 110 capable of receiving:

[0062] - either an indication signal i({fn)]n) of the given frequencies {fn)]n emitted by the controller 3 for neuronal stimulator 1; - either stimulation signals {sst(fn)]n, {sstn(fn)]n to be reproduced at the given frequencies {fn)]n generated and emitted by controller 3 to the neuronal stimulator 1.

[0063] In particular, the neural stimulator 1 includes a generator 11 of stimulation signals {sst(fn)]n, {sstn(fn)]n to be reproduced at given frequencies {fn)]n, for example, as a function of the given frequencies {fn)]n received with the indication signal i({fn)]n of the given frequencies {fn)]n from the controller 3. The stimulation signals {sst(fn)]n, {sstn(fn)]n thus generated are suitable for reproduction by the neural stimulator 1. In particular, the generator 11 provides the generated stimulation signals {sst(fn)]n, {sstn(fn)]n optionally to the reproduction interface 10.

[0064] In particular, a neural stimulator 1 is capable of reproducing stimuli {st(fn)]n, {st n(fn)]n at given frequencies {fn]n. Optionally, a given frequency fn is associated by the controller 3 with a given indicator 42n, 42ns of an individual signaling 4. The neural stimulator 1 is distinct from the individual signaling 4. Optionally, the neural stimulator 1 and / or the individual signaling 4 are connected to a communication network 6.

[0065] Thus, the individual signage 4 generally placed behind the road user U, which does not allow visual stimulation of the road user, can nevertheless have a so-called BCI function added, i.e., a neural interface, by means of the neural stimulator 1 and the signaling controller 3 according to the invention.

[0066] In particular, the reproduction interface 10 of the neural stimulator 1 reproduces the stimuli at the given frequencies {st(fn)}n, {stn(fn)]n, in particular after receiving the stimulation signals {sst(fn)]n, {sstn(fn)]n to be reproduced at the given frequencies {fn)}n or an indication signal i({fn)]n) of the given frequencies {fn)}n, in particular by means of a receiver 110 and / or generation of the stimulation signals {sst(fn)]n, {sstn(fn)]n to be reproduced at the given frequencies {fn)}n, in particular by means of a stimulus generator 311, 11. Optionally, the neural stimulator 1, in particular by means of a stimulus generator 11, is capable of generating stimulation signals {sst(fn)]n, {sstn(fn)]n to be reproduced at the given frequencies {fn)}n as a function of the signal indication i({fn)}n) of the given frequencies {fn)}n received from the signaling controller 3.

[0067] In particular, the reproduction interface 10 of the neural stimulator 1 comprises: - an audio reproduction interface 101 capable of reproducing auditory stimuli {san]n at given frequencies {fn]n. The audio reproduction interface 101 is notably capable of 2D, stereo, 3D, etc. audio reproduction. The audio reproduction interface 101 is notably an audio headset with two speakers suitable for placement against the ears, including stereo headphones, one or more earphones, bone conduction headphones, etc., connected wired or wirelessly to the other equipment of the neural stimulator 1. - a visual reproduction interface 102 capable of reproducing visual stimuli {svn]n at given frequencies {fn]n. The visual reproduction interface 102 is, in particular, a 2D, 3D, etc. screen, one or more light-emitting diodes or lasers (in particular a mosaic of light-emitting diodes), a holograph...

[0068] The neural stimulator 1, in particular the playback interface 10 and / or the visual playback interface 102, displays visual stimuli {svn]n at given frequencies {fn]n during the playback of visual stimulation signals {ssvn]n at given frequencies {fn]n. The visual stimuli {svn]n are perceptible, visible to a road user U.

[0069] The neural stimulator 1, in particular the playback interface 10 and / or the audio playback interface 101, transmits auditory stimuli {san]n at given frequencies {fn]n during the playback of auditory stimulation signals {ssan]n at given frequencies {fn]n. The auditory stimuli {san]n are perceptible, audible to a road user U.

[0070] In particular, the stimuli allow for the reproduction of information indicating which signaling indicator they are associated with and / or for being reproduced at a location indicating which signaling indicator they are associated with. Specifically, a visual stimulus can reproduce: - an arrow pointing to the right, respectively to the left, and / or in the right, respectively left, part of a reproduction device, such as a screen or a virtual environment, relative to the road user, if it is associated with a "right flashing", respectively "left" indicator; - a symbol associated with braking such as the P for parking if it is associated with a "stop light" indicator; - a symbol associated with the breakdown or emergency such as two triangles inserted one inside the other if it is associated with a "hazard light" indicator; etc. and a stimulus can reproduce: - a set of words indicating a possible future action by the road user; - a word and / or a sound associated with a side: right, respectively left, and / or with a location situated to the right, respectively left, of the road user, if it is associated with a "right turn signal", respectively "left turn signal" indicator;

[0071] - a word and / or an indicator sound associated with braking such as the parking sign P if it is associated with a "brake light" indicator; - a word and / or sound indicating a breakdown or emergency such as two triangles inserted one inside the other if it is associated with a "hazard lights" indicator; - a word and / or an indicator sound, including a reversing beep, associated with the reverse gear action, if it is associated with an audible reversing indicator such as a reversing beep audible to other road users including drivers of heavy vehicles: cars, buses, trucks, etc. and / or a visual reversing indicator: "reversing light"; - etc.

[0072] A direct neural interface 2 is capable of capturing a brain signal sc relating to a road user U during a reproduction of stimuli {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n having a given frequency {fn]n.

[0073] In particular, the direct neural interface 2 is capable of capturing and / or detecting a neuronal frequency fecg of a brain signal sc relative to a road user U during a reproduction of stimuli {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n having a given frequency {fn]n.

[0074] In particular, the direct neural interface 2 is capable of being connected to a signaling controller 3, in particular using the communication interface of the direct neural interface.

[0075] In particular, a direct neural interface 2 is capable of providing the signaling controller 3 with either a brain signal sc captured during the reproduction of stimuli {st(fn)} n, {stn(fn)]n having a given frequency {fn]n, or a neuronal frequency fecg of the brain signal sc captured during the reproduction of stimuli {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n having a given frequency {fn]n. In particular, the direct neural interface 2 provides the brain signal sc, or even the neuronal frequency fecg, via the communication network 6.

[0076] In particular, the direct neural interface 2 includes a communication interface (not shown) for the brain signal sc, or even the neuronal frequency fecg of the brain signal sc, to a signaling controller 3. Thus, the communication interface is capable of transmitting to the signaling controller 3 the brain signal sc or, where applicable, the neuronal frequency fecg of the brain signal sc captured during a reproduction of stimuli {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n having a given frequency {fn]n by the neural stimulator 1.

[0077] The neuronal frequency fecg is a frequency of a potential signal evoked in brain signals sc, also called electroencephalogram signals, of a road user U. The neuronal frequency fecg is a function of the given frequency fn of a stimulus that the road user is looking at or on which the road user is concentrate.

[0078] Thus, when the road user U concentrates on one of the stimuli st(fn), stn(fn) resulting from the reproduction, by the neuronal stimulator 1, of a stimulation signal sst(fn), sstn(fn) with one of the given frequencies fn, more particularly when he looks at one of the visual stimuli sv(fn) resulting from the reproduction, by the neuronal stimulator 1, of one of the visual signals sv(fn) with the given frequency fn, a direct neuronal interface 2 captures a neuronal frequency fecgrel relative to the road user U. The captured neuronal frequency fecg and the given frequency fn have the same value.

[0079] In particular, when the road user U looks at a visual stimulus st(fn)=sv(fn), stn(fn)=svn(fn) resulting from the reproduction of the visual signal sv, svn with the given frequency fn by the neuronal stimulator 1, and / or when the road user concentrates on a stimulus st(fn)=sv(fn), stn(fn)=svn(fn) resulting from the reproduction of the visual signal sv, svn with the given frequency fn by the neuronal stimulator 1, a direct neuronal interface 2 captures a brain signal sc relative to the road user U having a neuronal frequency fecg. The neuronal frequency fecg and the given frequency fn have the same value.

[0080] In particular, the communication interface of the direct neural interface 2 is a transmitter via a communication network 6. The direct neural interface 2 then provides, notably by means of the transmitter, the brain signal sc, or even the neuronal frequency fecg of the brain signal sc, via the communication network 6, in particular to the signaling controller 3. In particular, the transmitter of the direct neural interface 2 is capable of providing the neuronal frequency fecg relative to a road user U, for example the neuronal frequency fecg of the brain signal sc captured, during a reproduction of stimuli {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n with a given frequency {fn]n by a neural stimulator 1, in particular connected to the communication network 6.

[0081] Thus, when the communication interface of the direct neural interface 2 is a transmitter, it allows for a signaling controller 3 that is not directly connected to the direct neural interface 2 but via a wired or wireless communication network 6. In particular, either the road user's vehicle 5v, or a road user's smartphone 5s (not shown), etc., includes the controller 3 and communicates with the direct neural interface 2 via a wireless network such as Bluetooth™, Wifi™, LoRa™, etc.

[0082] The neuronal frequency fecg is a frequency of a potential signal evoked in brain signals sc, also called electroencephalogram signals, of a road user U.

[0083] The communication interface of the direct neural interface 2 is capable of triggering a given indicator 42n, 42ns of an individual signal 4, the given indicator being associated with the given frequency fn of a stimulus st(fn), stn(fn) reproduced by a sti neuronal emulator 1. The neuronal frequency fecg is a function of the given frequency fn.

[0084] In particular, the direct neural interface 2 is implemented in a BCI headset or even an augmented reality headset which then has in particular EEG capabilities, i.e. electroencephalogram signal detection capabilities.

[0085] In particular, the signaling controller 3 is capable of receiving from the direct neural interface 2 either a brain signal sc captured during the reproduction of stimuli {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n having a given frequency {fn]n, or a neuronal frequency fecg of the brain signal sc captured during the reproduction of stimuli {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n having a given frequency {fn]n. In particular, the signaling controller 3 receives the brain signal sc, or even the neuronal frequency fecg, via the communication network 6.

[0086] In particular, the signaling controller 3 includes a communication interface 31 for the brain signal sc, or even for the neuronal frequency fecg of the brain signal sc from a direct neuronal interface 2. Thus, the communication interface is able to receive from the direct neuronal interface 2 the brain signal sc or even, where applicable, the neuronal frequency fecg of the brain signal sc captured during a reproduction of stimuli {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n having a given frequency {fn]n by the neuronal stimulator 1.

[0087] In particular, the brain signal analyzer 32 is capable of analyzing brain signals received from the direct neural interface 2, notably via the communication interface 31 of the signaling controller 3. Specifically, the analyzer 32 includes a neuronal frequency detector (not shown) and thus provides a neuronal frequency fecg detected in the brain signal sc received from the direct neural interface 2, notably via the communication interface 31.

[0088] In particular, the trigger 33 is capable of determining a given indicator 42n,42ns of the individual signaling 4 as a function of a neuronal frequency fecg of the brain signal sc received or of a neuronal frequency fecg received from a direct neuronal interface 2 during a reproduction by the neuronal stimulator 1, In of a stimulus st(fn), stn(fn) with a given frequency fn associated with the given indicator 42n,42ns.

[0089] In particular, the trigger 33 is capable of requesting from the storage device 300 the given indicator 42n,42ns associated with a given frequency fn corresponding to the neuronal frequency fecg and triggers the given indicator 42n,42ns of the individual signaling 4, in particular by providing a signaling command sig_cmd(in) or a triggering command trg(in).

[0090] In particular, the trigger 33 is capable of controlling individual signaling 4 as a function of a neuronal frequency fecg of the brain signal sc received or of a neuronal frequency fecg received from a direct neuronal interface 2 during a reproduction of a stimulus st(fn), stn(fn) with a given frequency fn by the stimulator neuronal 1. The neuronal frequency fecg being a function of the given frequency fn.

[0091] In particular, the trigger 33 is capable of controlling individual signaling 4 as a function of a neuronal frequency fecg of the brain signal sc received or of a neuronal frequency fecg received from a direct neuronal interface 2 as soon as the road user U using the direct neuronal interface 2 performs an action (look, concentrate on...) relative to a reproduction of a stimulus st(fn), stn(fn) with a given frequency fn by the neuronal stimulator 1.

[0092] In particular, the trigger 33 is capable of providing the signalling command sig_cmd(in) or the triggering command trg(in) capable of triggering the given indicator 42n,42ns to the command transmitter 34.

[0093] Optionally, the trigger 33 is capable of activating the given indicator 42n, of the individual signaling 4 and / or initiating the implementation, by the individual signaling 4, of a given indication signal 42ns, also called given indicator, associated with a given frequency fn corresponding to the neuronal frequency fecg: sig_cmd(in(fecg =fn)), trg(in(fecg=fn)).

[0094] In particular, the controller 3 transmits the signalling command sig_cmd(in) or trigger command trg(in) capable of triggering the given indicator 42n,42ns to the individual signalling 4 on an MQTT bus or “Message Queuing Telemetry Transport” in English), using in particular a wireless communication protocol, such as Wifi, in particular when the controller 3 is remote from the individual signalling 4.

[0095] In particular, the controller 3 includes a communication interface 34 for commands to the individual signaling 4. In particular, the communication interface 34 is a command transmitter via a communication network 6. In particular, the communication interface 34 is capable of transmitting a signaling command sig_cmd(in) or a triggering command trg(in) capable of triggering the given indicator 42n,42ns associated with a given frequency fn corresponding to the neuronal frequency fec„.

[0096] In a first architecture (not illustrated), a signaling controller 3' includes the coupler 30' and a second signaling controller 3" includes the trigger 33".

[0097] Alternatively, in a second architecture illustrated by [Fig. 1], a signaling controller 3 comprises the coupler 30 and the trigger 33. In particular, the signaling controller 3 comprises: - the coupler 30, 301 of given frequencies {fn]n of stimuli {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n reproduced by the neuronal stimulator 1 at a given indicator {42n]n of an individual signal 4, and - the trigger 33 of signaling indicators as a function of a neuronal frequency fecg of a brain signal sc captured by a direct neuronal interface 2 during of a reproduction of stimuli {st(fn)}n, {stn(fn)}n at the frequencies given {fn}n by the connected neural stimulator 1.

[0098] Optionally, a single piece of equipment may include the neural stimulator 1 and the signaling controller 3. For example, the signaling controller 3 may include a neural stimulator 1, or conversely, the neural stimulator may include the signaling controller 3.

[0099] Optionally, the individual signaling 4 receives from a trigger 33, notably implemented in the signaling controller 3, depending on the neuronal frequency fecg of the brain signal sc captured by the direct neuronal interface 2, i.e., the neuronal frequency fecg provided directly or indirectly by the direct neuronal interface 2, and the pair associating a given indicator 42n, 42ns and a given frequency fn: (in,fn), a command capable of triggering the given indicator, notably a trigger command trg(in) or a signaling command sig_cmd(in). Specifically, the pair consists of an identifier in of the given indicator 42n, 42ns and the given frequency fn. The controller 3 is notably a device of the communication network 6 distinct from the neuronal stimulator 1 and / or the individual signaling 4 and / or the direct neuronal interface 2.

[0100] In particular, since the given frequency fn is associated with a given indicator 42n, 42ns of individual signaling 4, the neuronal frequency fecg corresponding to the given frequency fn of the reproduced stimulus viewed by or on which the road user U is concentrating is therefore associated with this same indicator 42n, 42ns of individual signaling 4. The neuronal frequency fecg is thus capable of controlling individual signaling 4, or even of triggering trg(in) an indicator 42n, 42ns of individual signaling 4. An indicator 42n, 42ns, a function of the neuronal frequency fecg of the captured brain signal sc, is triggered in individual signaling 4.

[0101] In particular, the individual signal 4 includes a communication interface 40 capable of receiving a command relating to the given indicator, the command coming from a signaling controller 3 via the communication network 6 as a function of a neuronal frequency fecg of a brain signal sc captured by a direct neuronal interface 2 during a reproduction of stimuli {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n at the given frequencies {fn]n by a neuronal stimulator 1. The neuronal frequency fecg is a function of a given frequency fn of the stimulus on which the road user concentrates.

[0102] In particular, since the given frequency fn is associated by the signaling controller 3 with an indicator 42n, 42ns of the individual signaling 4, the neuronal frequency fecg corresponding to the given frequency fn of the reproduced stimulus on which the road user U is concentrating is therefore associated with this same indicator 42n, 42ns of Individual signaling 4. The neuronal frequency fecg is therefore capable of triggering the 42n, 42ns indicator of individual signaling 4.

[0103] In particular, an individual signal 4 connected to a communication network 6 comprises an actuator 41 capable of controlling a given indicator 421,.. ,,42n,.. .,42N of the individual signaling 4 in particular as a function of a signaling command sig_cmd(in) or triggering trg(in), for example provided by a controller 3. The given indicator 42n is a function of a neuronal frequency fecg of a brain signal sc captured by a direct neuronal interface 2 during a reproduction of stimuli {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n at the given frequencies {fn]n by a neuronal stimulator 1. The neuronal frequency fecg is a function of a given frequency fn.

[0104] In particular, the actuator 41 is a processor capable of executing a processing capable of generating an indication signal to be reproduced according to at least one command sig_cmd(in), trg(in): the indication signal to be reproduced being provided to a signal reproduction interface 42 which then reproduces the given indication signal, also called the given indicator 42ns.

[0105] In a particular embodiment, the indicators 421, ..., 42n, ..., 42N, 421s, ..., 42ns, ..., 42NS include in particular one or more of the following indicators: - a right turn signal and a left turn signal; - a brake light; - a distress flare; - fog light; - reversing beep; - etc.

[0106] In particular, in an embodiment not shown, the signaling 4 comprises an ambient detector and a power regulator for the indicators 421,.. ,,42n,.. .,42N, 421%.. .,42ns,.. .,42NS depending on the ambient level detected when one of the indicators is activated. The ambient detector and the power regulator: - detects ambient light (including day / night cycles, low visibility, etc.) and adjusts the brightness of the activated indicator(s); and / or - detects the ambient noise level and adjusts the sound level of the activated indicator(s).

[0107] In particular, the neuronal stimulator 1 and the individual signaling 4 are two distinct devices in that the neuronal stimulator 1 and the individual signaling 4 are separate. By neuronal stimulator 1 being distinct from the individual signaling 4, it is understood in particular that the individual signaling 4 does not include, nor implement, the neuronal stimulator 1.

[0108] In particular, the neuronal stimulator 1 and / or the individual signaling 4 are connected to the communication network 6.

[0109] Fig. 2 illustrates a simplified diagram of an example of the realization of a headgear according to the invention, in this case a protective helmet.

[0110] The headgear 0, in this case the protective helmet in the example of [Fig.2], comprises: - a direct neural interface O2 providing a signal based on the brain signals sc of a road user U; and - a signalling controller 03 comprising a trigger 33 of individual signalling indicators, the trigger 33 being able to activate a given indicator 42n, 42ns of the individual signalling 4, 04 as a function of a neuronal frequency f ecg of the brain signal sc of the road user.

[0111] In particular, the direct neural interface 02, the signaling controller 03, the signaling 4, 04 are respectively a direct neural interface 2, a signaling controller 3, a signaling 4 as described with reference to [Fig.1].

[0112] In particular, the signal provided by the direct neural interface is a function of the stimulus on which the road user U focuses during the reproduction of stimuli {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n at given frequencies {fn]n by a neural stimulator 1, 01. The given frequencies {fn]n have been previously associated with the given indicators 421,..., 42n,..., 42N, 42ls,... ,42ns,... ,42NS.

[0113] In particular, the neuronal stimulator 1, 01 is a neuronal stimulator 1 as described with reference to [Fig.1].

[0114] In one embodiment (not shown) of the signal 4, 04, the signal 4 is a device separate from the headgear 0 and connected to the signal controller 03 either by wire or via a wireless communication network. In particular, road user equipment, such as a vest, harness, backpack, etc., and / or light vehicle equipment is fitted with the signal 4 or a part thereof.

[0115] Indeed, the signaling 4 can be composed of two parts, each containing the same indicators in duplicate. Thus, the road user can wear a first part of the signaling 4 and their vehicle a second part of the signaling so that when the user neurally commands the activation of one of the indicators, for example the right turn signal, the "right turn signal" indicator of the first part of the signaling on the road user's equipment and the "right turn signal" indicator of the second part of the signaling on their vehicle's equipment are triggered / activated simultaneously.

[0116] In particular, in an alternative embodiment of signage 4, 04, hairstyle 0 comprises individual signage 04, individual signage 04 including an indicator 421,.. .,42n,.. .42N, 421s,.. .,42ns,.. .42NS capable of being triggered by signalling controller 3.

[0117] In particular, the hairstyle 0 includes a reproduction interface 10 of stimulation signals {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n with given frequencies {fn]n previously associated with the indicators 421,.. ,,42n,.. .42N, 421%.. .,42ns,.. .42NS of the individual signaling 4,04, the stimulation signals being provided to the reproduction interface 10.

[0118] In particular, the reproduction interface 10 comprises one or more of the following reproduction interfaces: - a 101 audio headset; - a bone conduction headset; and - augmented reality glasses 102.

[0119] In particular, the hairstyle 0 includes the neural stimulator 01.

[0120] In a particular embodiment, the hairstyle is a reality helmet augmented implementing the direct neural interface 2, the augmented reality headset further includes at least one neural stimulator 1 comprising an augmented reality reproduction interface 102.

[0121] In particular, the reproduction interface 10 of the neural stimulator 1 is the reproduction device of the augmented reality headset implemented for reproduction in the given localization ln.

[0122] The augmented reality headset implementing connected neural stimulator interfaces thus makes it easy to associate several connected neural stimulator interfaces with a given electronic device, but also to associate connected neural stimulator interfaces with a large number of electronic devices. This increases the possibilities of equipping electronic devices (connected sockets, connected switches, hi-fi systems, connected speakers, home routers, TV decoders, DVD players, connected household appliances, remote controls, keyboards, bus stop call buttons, etc.) with neural interaction means, but above all, it increases the number of electronic devices equipped with neural interaction means in a location, such as a home, an office, etc.

[0123] Fig. 3 illustrates a simplified diagram of the exchanges during the implementation of the individual signaling control method and the individual signaling method according to the invention.

[0124] The individual signal control method SIG_CNT implemented by a CS controller connected to an individual signal SIG includes a SIG_MNGT management of indicators of the individual signal, the SIG_MNGT management triggering a given indicator INDn of the individual signal SIG as a function of a neuronal frequency fecg of a brain signal sc of a road user U.

[0125] The individual signaling method SIG_P includes a PLT control of an individual signaling indicator INDn as a function of a trigger command of an indicator sig_cmd(in), trg(in), the trigger command sig_cmd(in), trg(in) being a function of a neuronal frequency fecg of a brain signal sc of a road user U.

[0126] In particular, the SIG_CNT control method includes a SIG / IS_ASS coupling associating a given frequency fn of a stimulus st(fn) reproduced by an IS neuronal stimulator with a given indicator INDn of SIG signaling. Specifically, the SIG_CNT control method includes an IIS initialization method for an IS neuronal stimulator for controlling SIG signaling, and the IIC initialization method includes the SIG / IS_ASS coupling.

[0127] In particular, the SIG_CNT control method includes, prior to the SIG / IS_ASS coupling, an ILD retrieval of the list of indicators {in]n from the SIG signaling, either from the SIG signaling (as illustrated by [Fig. 3]), or from a storage device (not shown) of the CS controller. Specifically, the IIC initialization method includes the ILD retrieval of the list of indicators {in}n from the SIG signaling.

[0128] In particular, the SIG_CNT control method includes, prior to SIG / IS_ASS coupling, for each SIG signaling indicator INDn, a BCI_CNF neuronal configuration providing a given frequency fn suitable for use by the IS-connected neuronal stimulator being associated with the SIG signaling. Specifically, the IIC initialization method includes the BCI_CNF neuronal configuration.

[0129] In particular, the SIG_CNT control method includes, prior to SIG / IS_ASS coupling, receiving a frequency FREC from the connected neural stimulator IS: either a list of frequencies {fl]i suitable for use by the connected neural stimulator IS to reproduce a stimulus, or the given frequency fn. In particular, the BCI_CNF neural configuration includes receiving the frequency FREC.

[0130] In particular, the SIG_CNT control method includes, prior to receiving the FREC frequency, a REQ frequency request emitting and optionally generating, prior to transmission, a request for the f_req frequency to the connected IS neural stimulator. In particular, the BCI_CNF neural configuration includes the REQ frequency request prior to receiving the FREC frequency.

[0131] In particular, the SIG_CNT control method includes, prior to SIG / IS_ASS coupling, a selection F_SLC of a given frequency fn from among the frequencies {fl]i suitable for use by the current neural stimulator IC association with SIG signaling. In particular, the BCI_CNF neural configuration includes the given frequency selection F_SLC.

[0132] In particular, the SIG_CNT control method includes an STCK storage of the given indicator-given frequency pair (in,fn) provided by the SIG / IS_ASS coupling. The STCK storage records the given indicator-given frequency pair (in,fn) in a storage device, in particular a BDI indicator database. In particular, the IIC initialization method includes the STCK storage.

[0133] For example, for a first indicator IND1, the neural configuration provides a first given frequency fl, then when the SIG / IS_ASS coupling, also called association, of this first indicator IND1 and this first frequency fl has been performed, the SIG / IS_ASS coupling, and, where applicable, the BCI_CNF configuration and the STCK storage, are repeated for the indicators INDn and subsequent frequencies fn for all indicators in the indicator list {in]n. In particular, the SIG_CNT control process includes a check n = N? determining whether all indicators in the indicator list {in]n have been coupled at a given frequency. If so [Y], the IIS initialization process is stopped STP. Otherwise [N], the SIG / IS_ASS coupling, and, where applicable, the BCI_CNF configuration and the STCK storage are repeated for the next indicator and frequency n = n + l.

[0134] In particular, a DIS neural stimulator declaration method is implemented by the IS neural stimulator. Optionally, the DIS neural stimulator declaration method includes an RSP frequency declaration sending to the SIG_CNT control method, in particular to the IIC initialization method, in particular to the FREC frequency reception, a list of frequencies {fl]i suitable for use by the IC neural stimulator to reproduce a stimulus.

[0135] In particular, the DIS neural stimulator declaration method includes, prior to the RSP frequency declaration, an F_RTV search of the frequencies usable by the IS neural stimulator. The F_RTV frequency search reads the usable frequencies previously recorded in a storage device, in particular a frequency database (FDB) possibly implemented in the IS neural stimulator.

[0136] In particular, the DIC neuronal stimulator declaration method includes, prior to the RSP frequency declaration and, where applicable, the search for F_RTV frequencies, a frequency request receiver RREC from the SIG_CNT control method, in particular from the IIC initialization method.

[0137] The SIG_CNT signaling control method triggers an indicator INDn based on a neuronal frequency fecg of a road user U received from a direct neuronal interface BCI during the reproduction of stimuli {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n by a neuronal stimulator IS, the road user U concentrating on the stimulus st(fn) with a given frequency fn. The received neuronal frequency fecg is a function of the given frequency fn. The given frequency and the given indicator INDn are previously associated, notably during an IIC initialization of the neuronal stimulator.

[0138] In particular, the SIG_CNT signalling control process is implemented by a CS signalling controller.

[0139] In particular, the SIG_CNT signaling control method includes a BCI_ACT activation of ST_RPR reproduction of stimuli {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n with given frequencies {fn]n, notably implemented by an IS-connected neural stimulator. An IST stimulation method, notably implemented by the IS neural stimulator, includes the ST_RPR reproduction of stimuli sv(fn) {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n with given frequencies {fn]n.

[0140] In particular, the BCI_ACT activation of stimulus reproduction with given frequencies {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n includes a neuronal stimulation triggering SSS_EM emitting signals, in particular one or more signals depending on the given frequencies {fn]n.

[0141] In particular, the SST_EM neuronal stimulation trigger emits at least one signal related to the given frequencies {fn]n used during the ST_RPR reproduction of stimuli with the given frequencies {fn]n. The signal emitted by the SST_EM neuronal stimulation trigger is, in particular: - either one or more indication signals i({fn]n), {i(fn)]n of the given frequencies {fn]n intended for ST_RPR reproduction and / or the IST stimulation process; - either stimulation signals {sst(fn)]n, {sstn(fn)]n containing the stimuli to be reproduced with the given frequencies {fn]n for ST_RPR reproduction and / or the IST stimulation process.

[0142] In particular, the IST stimulation method includes, prior to ST_RPR reproduction, an SST_GN generation of stimuli {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n with the given frequencies {fn]n indicated in the indication signal(s) i({fn]n), {i(fn)]n originating from the triggering of neuronal stimulation SST_EM. The generation of stimuli SST_GN provides stimulation signals {sst(fn)]n, {sstn(fn)]n comprising the stimuli to be reproduced with the given frequencies {fn]n for ST_RPR reproduction.

[0143] In particular, the SIG_CNT signaling control method includes, prior to the SST_EM triggering of neuronal stimulation, an FN_RTV search for given frequencies associated with the INDn indicators of SIG signaling. In particular, the search for given FN_RTV frequencies, notably in a storage device such as a BDI indicator database.

[0144] In particular, the SIG_CNT signaling control method comprises, prior to the SST_EM triggering of neuronal stimulation, a generation SST_GN generates stimuli {st(fn)}n, {stn(fn)}n with given frequencies {fn}n, possibly retrieved by the FN_RTV search. The SST_GN stimulus generation provides stimulation signals {sst(fn)}n, {sstn(fn)}n containing the stimuli to be reproduced with given frequencies {fn}n for triggering neuronal stimulation SST_EM.

[0145] In particular, the SIG_CNT signaling control method comprises, after SST_EM neuronal stimulation triggering, SIG_MNGT signaling management that triggers the given SIG signaling indicator IDNn as a function of a neuronal frequency fecg of a brain signal from the road user U originating from a direct neuronal interface BCI during the ST_RPR reproduction of stimuli with the given frequencies {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n by a neuronal stimulator IS associated with SIG signaling. The neuronal frequency fecg is a function of the given frequency fn of the stimulus st(fn), stn(fn) on which the road user U is focused during the capture of the brain signal by the direct neuronal interface BCI.

[0146] In particular, the SIG_CNT signaling control method comprises, after SST_EM neuronal stimulation triggering and prior to SIG_MNGT triggering of the given SIG signaling indicator IDNn, a search for a given indicator INDn_RTV based on a captured neuronal frequency fecg from a direct neuronal interface BCI during the ST_RPR reproduction of stimuli with the given frequencies {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n by a neuronal stimulator IS associated with SIG signaling. The neuronal frequency fecg is a function of the given frequency fn of the stimulus st(fn), stn(fn) on which the road user U is focused during the capture of the brain signal by the direct neuronal interface BCI. The search for the given indicator INDn_RTV is performed in a storage device such as the indicator database BDI.

[0147] In particular, a neuronal interaction method BI_INT provides either the brain signal sc or the neuronal frequency fœg of the brain signal sc from a direct neuronal interface BCI during the ST_RPR reproduction of stimuli with the given frequencies {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n by a neuronal stimulator IS associated with SIG signaling. The neuronal frequency fecg is a function of the given frequency fn of the stimulus st(fn), stn(fn) on which the road user U is focused during the capture of the brain signal by the direct neuronal interface BCI.

[0148] The BI_INT neural interaction process is notably implemented by the BCI direct neural interface.

[0149] In particular, an analysis of the brain signal SC_NLZ provides, during an ST_RPR reproduction of stimuli with the given frequencies {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n by a neuronal IS stimulator associated with SIG signaling, the neuronal frequency of the brain signal. The analysis of the brain signal SC_NLZ is notably activated by an action of the road user U carrying the direct neural interface BCI such that the road user U focuses on or looks at a stimulus st(fn),stn(fn) resulting from the ST_RPR reproduction of stimuli with given frequencies {st(fn)}n, {stn(fn)}n by a neural stimulator IS associated with SIG signaling.

[0150] In particular, the BI_INT neuronal interaction method includes the analysis of the SC_NLZ brain signal (not illustrated embodiment).

[0151] In particular, a neuronal EM emission (not shown) transmits to the SIG_CNT signaling control method the brain signal sc and / or the neuronal frequency f ecg of the brain signal sc of the road user U during the ST_RPR of stimuli with the given frequencies {st(fn)]n, {stn(fn)]n by a neuronal IS stimulator associated with SIG signaling. In particular, the neuronal frequency fecg emitted by the neuronal EM emission is provided by the analysis of the brain signal SC_NLZ. In particular, the neuronal interaction method BI_INT includes the neuronal EM emission.

[0152] An example of implementing one or more of the methods described above is in particular a program comprising program code instructions for executing the steps of the SIG_CNT control method according to the invention and / or the SIG_P individual signaling method according to the invention when said program is executed by a processor.

[0153] Thus, the invention proposes to trigger the flashing lights of the signaling device on the helmet or vest using a controller based on the cyclist's brain signals (EEG), in particular by analyzing these brain signals. Several stimuli, including auditory stimuli, are presented to the user. They are differentiated, for example, by their frequency. Each stimulus is associated with a different indicator. The user focuses on the stimulus corresponding to the indicator they wish to trigger (for example, right turn signal). By observing the user's brain signals (EEG), it is possible to identify the frequency of the stimulus on which they focus to trigger the desired indicator.

[0154] In fact, the cyclist is equipped with a bicycle helmet in which a direct neural interface is fixed, including electrodes for observing their brain activity, and possibly with bone conduction headphones and / or a vest. The bone conduction headphones make it possible, for example, to reproduce sounds at different frequencies and locations (right, left, in front, behind) without isolating the cyclist from surrounding noise.

[0155] Thus, when the user focuses on the sound located to the right, it is possible to determine the frequency on which they are focusing by analyzing their brain signals, and thereby trigger the right turn signal on their helmet or vest. The same applies to a sound located to the left. Sounds located in front or behind can trigger other actions such as activating a brake light or hazard lights.

[0156] The cyclist therefore no longer needs to take a hand off the handlebars to indicate the direction he wants to take. His change of direction is indicated on his helmet or vest for significantly improved visibility for other road users.

[0157] The invention also relates to a medium. The information medium can be any entity or device capable of storing the program. For example, the medium can include a storage means, such as a ROM, for example a CD-ROM or a microelectronic circuit ROM, or a magnetic recording means, for example a floppy disk or a hard disk drive.

[0158] On the other hand, the information medium can be a transmissible medium such as an electrical or optical signal that can be transmitted via an electrical or optical cable, by radio, or by other means. The program according to the invention can, in particular, be downloaded onto a network, especially an Internet-type network.

[0159] Alternatively, the information carrier may be an integrated circuit in which the program is incorporated, the circuit being adapted to execute or to be used in the execution of the process in question.

[0160] In another implementation, the invention is implemented by means of software and / or hardware components. In this context, the term module can refer to either a software component or a hardware component. A software component corresponds to one or more computer programs, one or more subroutines of a program, or more generally to any element of a program or software capable of implementing a function or a set of functions as described above. A hardware component corresponds to any element of a hardware assembly capable of implementing a function or a set of functions.

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1. Individual signaling controller connected to an individual signaling system (4), the individual signaling controller (3) comprising a trigger (33) of indicators of the individual signaling system, the trigger (33) being capable of activating a given indicator (42n, 42ns) of the individual signaling system (4) as a function of a neuronal frequency (fecg) of a cerebral signal (sc) of a road user.

2. Individual signaling controller according to the preceding claim comprising an analyzer (32) of brain signals of a road user capable of determining a neuronal frequency (fecg) of the analyzed brain signal (sc), the brain signal (sc) being provided by a direct neural interface (2).

3. Individual signaling controller according to one of the preceding claims comprising a coupler (30, 301) capable of associating, for each indicator (421,..., 42n,..., 42N, 421s,... ,42ns,... ,42NS) of the individual signaling (4), a given frequency ({fn}n> = f 1... fn... fN) of a stimulus (st) with an indicator (421,..., 42n,..., 42N, 421s,.. .,42ns,.. .,42NS) of the individual signaling (4), the neuronal frequency (fecg) being a function of the given frequency (fn) associated with the given indicator (42n, 42ns).

4. Individual signaling controller according to one of the preceding claims comprising a stimulus generator (311) capable of generating, for each indicator (421,..., 42n,..., 42N, 421s,...,42ns,...,42Ns) of the individual signaling (4), a stimulus with a given frequency ({st(fn)}n, {stn(fn)}n) associated with an indicator (421,..., 42n,..., 42N, 421s,...,42ns,...,42NS) of individual signaling (4), the stimuli ({st(fn)}n, {stn(fn)}n) being supplied to a neural stimulator (1).

5. Neural stimulator (1) comprising a stimuli reproduction interface (10), the given frequency (fn) of a stimulus (st, stn) being associated with a given indicator (42n, 42ns) of an individual signaling (4), each stimulus (st, stn) having a distinct frequency (fn).

6. Neural stimulator according to the preceding claim, in which the reproduction interface (10) is capable of reproducing one or more types of stimuli among the following: - auditory stimuli; - visual stimuli.

7. A neural stimulator according to one of claims 5 or 6, wherein the reproduction interface (10) is a three-dimensional reproduction interface capable of reproducing the stimulus in a location (ln) associated with a given indicator (42n, 42ns), the given indicator (42n, 42ns) being associated with the stimulus to be reproduced (st(fn), stn(fn)).

8. Individual signaling (4) comprising an actuator (41) capable of controlling an indicator (421,..., 42n,..., 42N, 421s,...,42ns,...,42Ns) of the individual signaling as a function of a trigger command for an indicator (sig_cmd(in), trg(in)), the trigger command (sig_cmd(in), trg(in)) being a function of a neuronal frequency (fecg) of an analyzed cerebral signal (sc).

9. Individual signaling according to claim 8 comprising one or more indication devices from among the following: - one or more indicator devices (421,...,42n,...,42N), also called indicators, each indicator device (421,.. ,,42n,.. .,42N) being capable of reproducing a distinct indication information; and - a reproduction interface (42) capable of reproducing several distinct indication information ({in}n) in the form of indicator signals (421s,...,42ns,...,42Ns), also called indicators.

10. Headgear (0) comprising: - a direct neural interface (02) providing a signal depending on brain signals (sc) of a road user (U); and - an individual signaling controller (03) comprising a trigger (33) of indicators of the individual signaling, the trigger (33) being capable of activating a given indicator (42n, 42ns) of the individual signaling (4, 04) depending on a neural frequency (fecg) of the brain signal (sc) of the road user (U).

11. Headdress (0) according to the preceding claim comprising individual signaling (04), the individual signaling (04) comprising an indicator (42n, 42ns) capable of being triggered by the signaling controller (03).

12. Hairstyle (0) according to one of claims 10 or 11 comprising a reproduction interface (10) of stimulation signals (st, stn) with given frequencies (fn) previously associated with the indicators (42n, 42ns) of the individual signaling (4, 04), the stimulation signals (st, stn) being supplied to the reproduction interface 10.

13. Hairstyle (0) according to the preceding claim, wherein the reproduction interface (10) comprises one or more of the following reproduction interfaces: - an audio headset; - a bone conduction headset; and - augmented reality glasses.

14. Method for controlling individual signaling (SIG_CNT) implemented by a controller (CS) connected to an individual signaling (SIG) comprising a management (SIG_MNGT) of indicators of the individual signaling (SIG), the management (SIG_MNGT) triggering a given indicator (INDn) of the individual signaling (SIG) as a function of a neuronal frequency (fecg) of a cerebral signal (sc) of a road user (U).

15. Individual signaling method (SIG_P) comprising a control (PLT) of an indicator (INDn) of the individual signaling (SIG) as a function of a trigger command of an indicator (sig_cmd(in), trg(in)), the trigger command (sig_cmd(in), trg(in)) being a function of a neuronal frequency (fecg) of a cerebral signal (sc) of a road user (U).

16. A program comprising program code instructions for executing the steps of the control method according to claim 14 and / or the individual signaling method according to claim 15 when said program is executed by a processor.

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