Mobile Device Behavior Profiles for IVIS Pairing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of mobile devices are often unaware of the pairing with in-vehicle infotainment systems and the services available through them, leading to potential driver distraction and inefficient utilization of device resources.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for mobile device behavior based on paired device identification, where the mobile device obtains and stores identification information from the in-vehicle infotainment system during pairing, displaying a locked screen with available services and configuring behavior profiles like 'My Car' to discourage user interaction while connected, thereby mitigating driver distraction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the mobile device is paired with the in-vehicle infotainment system to enable hands-free access and data sharing, then communication functionality and resource sharing are improved, but user awareness of the pairing and available services deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by displaying notifications on the mobile device that inform users about the active pairing with the infotainment system and the services available through it. This feedback mechanism ensures users are aware of the connection status and can make informed decisions about using hands-free functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary communication layer between the mobile device and infotainment system that manages the pairing information and service availability. This intermediary component translates technical connection states into user-comprehensible notifications, bridging the gap between system functionality and user awareness.
2Ease of operation
If the mobile device allows user interaction while connected to the infotainment system, then ease of operation is improved, but driver distraction increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the operational state of the mobile device based on the detected connection to the infotainment system. When paired, the device automatically modifies its behavior by locking certain functions or providing visual cues about hands-free availability, allowing flexibility in operation while prioritizing driver safety.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary anti-action by proactively preventing potentially distracting interactions before they occur. When the infotainment system is detected as paired, the mobile device pre-emptively restricts certain operations or highlights hands-free alternatives, counteracting the potential harm of driver distraction before the driver even attempts problematic interactions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the mobile device maintains generic pairing behavior, then device compatibility is improved, but resource utilization efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements local quality by customizing the pairing behavior and available services based on the specific infotainment system detected. Rather than applying generic pairing rules to all devices, the system identifies the particular infotainment system and configures optimal resource sharing and service availability, improving efficiency while maintaining broad compatibility through initial generic pairing protocols.
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AI summary
A method on a mobile device (100) comprises: receiving an IVIS device identifier associated with an in-vehicle infotainment system, IVIS, (150) during initial pairing of the IVIS with the mobile device; determining and storing, at the mobile device, paired-device identity information associated with the IVIS device identifier; connecting (502) the mobile device (100) with the IVIS (150); retrieving (504) the stored paired-device identity information associated with the IVIS device identifier (302) received from the IVIS (150); and responsive to retrieving the paired-device identity information, determining (506) a mobile device behaviour from the retrieved paired-device identity information wherein the determined device behaviour is associated with a behaviour profile, the behaviour profile defining one or more actions to be performed by the mobile device when paired to the IVIS (150). The method further comprises based upon the one or more actions defined by the behaviour profile associated with the determined device behaviour: retrieving content for a lock screen (200) on a display (110) of the mobile device (100) when connected to the IVIS (150), the lock screen (200) identifying the available services (204); displaying the lock screen (200) on the display (110) of the mobile device (100); receiving data from the IVIS (150); and retrieving further content for the lock screen (200) on the display (110) of the mobile device (100), such that the displayed lock screen (200) further presents the data received from the IVIS (150).