Notification device and notification method

JP2025005518APending Publication Date: 2025-01-17JVC KENWOOD CORP
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Application Number
JP2023105709
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-06-28
Publication Date
2025-01-17

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Technical Problem

Existing vehicle notification systems may fail to promptly alert drivers to the approach of other vehicles, especially when the driver's attentiveness is reduced, leading to delayed reactions and potential panic.

Method used

A notification device that detects objects around a vehicle, acquires driver information to set a variable notification area, and adjusts audio content output mode to notify the driver of approaching objects, ensuring timely awareness without causing panic.

Benefits of technology

Enables drivers to take necessary actions without panic by providing early notifications based on driver attentiveness, using adjustable audio content to enhance situational awareness.

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Abstract

To provide a notification device and notification method that allows a driver to perform necessary operations calmly even when the driver is late to notice a notification about the approach between a vehicle driven by the driver and an object.SOLUTION: A notification device 100b includes: a detection section 101 that detects an object present around a specific vehicle 50; a driver information acquisition section 122 that acquires driver information representing a state of a driver of the specific vehicle 50; an area setting section 103 that sets an area of a size according to the driver information around the specific vehicle 50; and a notification section 104 that notifies the driver of the presence of the object when the object is detected in the area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5
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