Adaptive Driving Profile Selection via Driver Behavior Deviation Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vehicle systems often require manual selection of driving profiles, leading to reduced comfort, increased driver stress, and potential safety issues due to the need for frequent manual adjustments, especially in short-term situations where a different driving profile would be more suitable.

Innovation Solution

An adaptive driver assistance system that automatically selects a driving profile based on the current situation by detecting discrepancies in driver behavior and preferences, using a combination of predefined profiles and machine learning to adapt to individual driving habits, thereby reducing the need for manual intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual selection of driving profile is implemented, then driver can choose preferred profile, but driver comfort decreases and safety is compromised due to frequent manual adjustments

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriver comfortVSAvoiddriving profile adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects driver behavior patterns and selects driving profiles without manual intervention. The driver assistance system monitors operating actions, detects deviations from current profile suitability, and autonomously switches between predefined driving profiles (Comfort, Eco, Sport) based on detected driver preferences and situational context.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors driver operating actions (accelerator pedal usage, braking patterns, steering behavior) and uses this feedback to detect when the current driving profile no longer matches driver preferences. This feedback loop enables automatic profile switching while maintaining driver comfort and safety.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Ease of operation

If automatic driving profile selection is implemented, then driver comfort is improved by reducing manual adjustments, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriver comfortVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The driver assistance system performs multiple functions: it monitors various vehicle parameters, detects driver behavior patterns, determines current situation context, and selects appropriate driving profiles. This multi-functionality is achieved through a unified system that integrates sensor data processing, pattern recognition, and control functions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes operational parameters (driving profile selections) based on detected deviations in driver behavior patterns. By monitoring parameters such as accelerator pedal position, braking force, and steering angle, the system dynamically adjusts the driving profile to match current driver preferences without requiring complex manual interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Use of energy by moving object

If predefined driving profiles are used, then energy consumption can be optimized, but the system cannot adapt to individual driver preferences and situations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefuel/energy consumptionVSAvoiddriver preference adaptation
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically selects between predefined driving profiles (Comfort, Eco, Sport) based on real-time detection of driver behavior patterns and situational context. Rather than using a static profile assignment, the system adapts profile selection to match current driver preferences and driving conditions, optimizing energy consumption while maintaining individual adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3752401B1Method for selecting a driving profile of a motor car, driving assistance system and motor vehicle
Publication Date: 2023.06.21 VOLKSWAGEN AG
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AI summary

The invention relates to a method (11) for selecting (18) a driving profile (25, 26, 27, 32) of a motor vehicle (1), a driving assistance system (4) for the latter and a motor vehicle (1) which is equipped therewith. The invention provides that a deviation between that driving profile of a plurality of predefined driving profiles (25, 26, 27) which is currently desired by the driver (2) and that driving profile (21) of said plurality of predefined driving profiles (25, 26, 27) which has been used until then is detected by means of an operational action of a driver (2). After the detection of the deviation, an inquiry (23) is output to the driver (2) as to whether the deviation for the current situation is to be learnt by the driving assistance system (4). After the confirmation of the inquiry (23) by the driver (2) the driving assistance system (4) for the current situation is accordingly adapted in respect of at least one parameter which influences the selection (18) of the driving profile (32) to be used, to the effect that the deviation is taken into account during the automatic selection (18) of the driving profile (32) to be used in future situations which correspond to the current situation.