Personalized Notification System for MaaS Vehicles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle navigation systems are static and do not effectively assist passengers in public or private transportation in knowing their location, destination, or when to make connections, leading to missed destinations due to distractions or lack of address systems.
Innovation Solution
A personalized notification system for MaaS vehicles that allows passengers to set conditional notifications based on distance, time, and emergency situations, using GPS, traffic information, and sensor data to provide audio, haptic, or visual alerts through localized output devices within the vehicle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If current vehicle navigation systems are used, then routing information is provided, but passengers cannot be effectively alerted of their location and destination due to static nature and distractions
Solution Approach 1:
The notification system dynamically adapts to passenger needs by monitoring multiple conditions (location, time, emergency status) and adjusting notification delivery accordingly. The system transitions from static navigation information to dynamic, context-aware alerts that respond to changing vehicle and passenger states
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback loops by continuously monitoring vehicle location via GPS, comparing current position against destination coordinates, and triggering notifications when predefined conditions are met. This closed-loop approach ensures passengers receive timely alerts despite distractions
2Reliability
If personalized notification features are implemented, then passenger awareness and timely arrival are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The notification system is segmented into independent functional modules: condition monitoring module, notification generation module, and output device control module. Each module handles specific tasks, making the overall complex system manageable and maintainable through modular architecture
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses universal notification mechanisms (audio, visual, haptic) that can serve multiple purposes and conditions. The same infrastructure handles routine destination alerts, emergency notifications, and connection reminders, reducing complexity compared to separate systems for each function
3Reliability
If multiple output devices are used for notifications, then notification effectiveness is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies local quality by selecting specific output devices based on notification type and passenger location. Not all devices are activated simultaneously or for all notifications, optimizing energy usage while maintaining effectiveness. For example, audio notifications may be directed to specific speakers based on passenger seat position
Data Source
AI summary
A personalized notification method for a mobility as a service (MaaS) vehicle includes receiving conditional personalized notification features from a passenger of the MaaS vehicle. The method also includes monitoring current driving environment of the MaaS vehicle to determine whether a condition of the conditional personalized notification features is satisfied. The method further includes notifying the passenger when the condition is satisfied via at least one localized output device in a compartment of the MaaS vehicle.