Telematics Event Notification via Suspended Activity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current telematics systems in vehicles face challenges in efficiently notifying subscribers of specific events, such as traffic updates or personal reminders, as drivers must manually search through various sources, and accessing web sites while driving is not feasible, leading to time-consuming information retrieval.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for creating an event activation table based on subscriber requests, which suspends current notification system activity to send targeted notifications from an event table storage system, using a telematics unit equipped with a DSP, GPS, and communication networks to deliver event notifications through voice or multimedia systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If drivers manually search through various radio stations and sources for event information, then they can access diverse information sources, but the time required to locate specific event information increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring event activation tables with multiple information sources and their associated parameters before driving situations arise. The telematics unit stores predetermined radio station frequencies, website URLs, and event types in advance, so that when a driver needs event information, the system can immediately retrieve and present it without requiring manual searching through multiple sources during the driving activity.
2Reliability
If the notification system continuously monitors and sends notifications, then subscribers receive timely event information, but the system consumes excessive processing resources and may interrupt important current activities
Solution Approach 1:
The notification system dynamically adjusts its monitoring and notification behavior based on the current state of the vehicle and driver activities. The telematics unit evaluates whether to send notifications by considering current driver actions, vehicle status, and the urgency of events. This dynamic approach allows the system to maintain reliable event notification while reducing unnecessary processing resource consumption and avoiding interruptions to critical driving-related activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the telematics unit continuously monitors current driver activities and vehicle states, and uses this information to modulate notification delivery. When the system detects that the driver is engaged in safety-critical tasks or when notification delivery would be inappropriate, it adjusts or delays notifications. This feedback loop ensures reliable event information delivery while adapting to real-time conditions to minimize resource waste and maintain system simplicity.
3Loss of information
If the system suspends current notification activity to send subscriber notifications, then targeted event information is delivered, but the delivery of other time-sensitive notifications may be delayed
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies partial suspension of notification activities rather than complete suspension. When a high-priority subscriber notification needs to be delivered, the telematics unit temporarily pauses less critical notification processes while maintaining monitoring of event sources. This partial action approach ensures that important event information reaches subscribers reliably while minimizing delays to other time-sensitive notifications, as the system can quickly resume or prioritize multiple notification streams based on their urgency and relevance.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a system and method for notifying a subscriber of events. A subscriber event request is received at a call center. An event activation table is created based on the received subscriber event request. The event activation table is sent to an event table storage system. A subscriber notification is sent from the event table storage system in accordance with the event activation table. A computer usable medium with suitable computer program code is employed for notifying a subscriber of events.