Vehicle GUI Adaptation Using Occupant and Cabin Sensor Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle systems lack the ability to efficiently modify functionality based on real-time data from sensors, particularly in updating Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for both the vehicle and associated devices.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilize sensors on a vehicle to collect data related to the internal environment and occupant characteristics, which is then used to modify the vehicle's functionality, including updating the GUIs of the vehicle and associated devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If vehicle systems collect and process real-time sensor data to modify functionality, then adaptability and personalization are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments functionality modification into discrete, manageable components: sensor data collection, data processing, functionality determination, and GUI updating. Each component operates independently but contributes to the overall dynamic adaptation, reducing system complexity while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements dynamic functionality modification where vehicle features and GUI elements are adjusted in real-time based on sensor data. This allows the system to adapt to changing conditions and occupant needs without requiring a complete system redesign, balancing adaptability with manageable complexity.
2Ease of operation
If the system updates GUIs based on real-time sensor data, then user convenience and comfort are improved, but processing time and computational resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining functionality modifications and GUI updates based on anticipated sensor data patterns. This allows the system to prepare potential responses in advance, reducing the processing time required when real-time decisions need to be made about functionality changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback loops where sensor data is continuously monitored and processed to trigger appropriate functionality modifications and GUI updates. This real-time feedback mechanism ensures that user convenience is maintained while optimizing processing efficiency through event-driven updates rather than continuous processing.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a process that includes one or more of receiving data from sensors on a vehicle, where the data is associated with an internal environment of the vehicle and characteristics of an occupant of the vehicle and modifying functionality of the vehicle based on the received data. Modifying functionality includes updating a graphical user interface (GUI) of the vehicle and a GUI of a device associated with the occupant.