Vehicle Biometric Speed-Limit Mode for Driver State Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing media access systems lack the ability to dynamically adjust access based on user biometric states, failing to encourage desired behaviors or respond appropriately to changes in user condition.
Innovation Solution
A media guidance application that grants or restricts access to media and devices based on user biometric data, allowing or disabling functions and actions based on adherence to predefined biometric rules, and optionally contacting designated individuals or entities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If media access is restricted based on biometric state, then user safety and rule compliance are improved, but user convenience and access flexibility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts media access rights based on real-time biometric state monitoring. Access is not statically restricted but adaptively granted or denied according to the user's physiological condition, allowing the system to maintain reliability while preserving convenience when conditions permit.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors biometric data and provides feedback to adjust access decisions. This closed-loop control ensures that access restrictions are based on actual physiological states rather than static assumptions, improving both compliance accuracy and user experience.
2Measurement precision
If biometric monitoring is implemented, then user state detection accuracy is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a multi-functional biometric monitoring approach where a single integrated system performs multiple functions: detecting various physiological states, comparing them against multiple rules, and controlling different types of media access. This reduces overall system complexity compared to having separate systems for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The biometric monitoring system acts as an intermediary layer between the user and the media access control system. This mediator translates complex physiological data into simple access decisions, managing system complexity by centralizing the interpretation logic.
3Loss of time
If automated responses are implemented based on biometric state, then response time to critical conditions is improved, but loss of user control increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining rules and automated responses to various biometric states. When critical conditions are detected, pre-programmed actions are immediately executed, reducing response time while maintaining user control through the ability to pre-configure acceptable automated behaviors.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides self-service automated responses that act on behalf of the user when critical conditions are detected. This allows immediate action without waiting for user input, while the user retains overall control through rule configuration and system oversight capabilities.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure include a vehicle and methods for an alternative vehicle operating mode based on a biometric state of a user. A vehicle falling within the disclosure includes: A vehicle including a biometric sensor; and control circuitry, wherein the control circuitry is configured to: determine a biometric state of a user based on a measured biometric signal of the biometric sensor; and based on the biometric state matching a particular rule, place the vehicle, associated with the user, in an alternative operating mode, wherein while operating in the alternative operating mode a maximum driving speed of the vehicle is limited to a particular speed and wherein the vehicle is not prevented from driving.