Vehicle Module Control via Media Device Authorization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle systems lack the ability to seamlessly integrate media control devices, such as AR/VR goggles, to control vehicle system modules (VSMs) for immersive media experiences, limiting the potential for synchronized sensory interactions during media playback.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that establish a connection between a media control device and vehicle system modules using short-range wireless communications, determine authorization, and receive immersive media control requests to operate VSMs, such as HVAC and seat motors, to enhance the media experience by incorporating non-audiovisual sensory inputs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If media control devices are integrated to control vehicle system modules for immersive media experiences, then user engagement and immersion are enhanced, but system complexity and security risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary system comprising a media control device interface and vehicle system module interface that mediates between the media control device and VSMs. This intermediary layer handles authorization, credential verification, and controlled communication, allowing media devices to control vehicle systems without direct integration, thus enhancing adaptability while managing complexity through standardized interfaces
2Adaptability or versatility
If media control devices are allowed to control vehicle system modules, then immersive media experience is enabled, but security vulnerabilities and unauthorized access risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary authorization actions where the media control device must provide credentials and obtain explicit authorization before controlling any vehicle system modules. The system performs credential verification and establishes controlled communication channels in advance, ensuring security protocols are activated before any media-driven vehicle control occurs
Solution Approach 2:
An intermediary authorization system acts as a security gatekeeper between the media control device and vehicle system modules. This intermediary verifies credentials, manages authorization tokens, and controls the flow of commands, enabling immersive media experiences while maintaining system security through layered authentication mechanisms
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AI summary
A system and method of providing an immersive media experience to a user through utilizing one or more vehicle system modules (VSMs) included in a vehicle, wherein the method includes: establishing a connection with a media control device, wherein the media control device includes a display; determining whether the media control device is authorized to control the one or more VSMs as a part of the immersive media experience; receiving an immersive media control request from the media control device, wherein the immersive media control request includes a request from the media control device to perform one or more vehicle functions using the VSMs during playback of immersive media content, and wherein the playback of the immersive media content includes visually perceptible media content that is displayed using the display of the media control device; and controlling the one or more VSMs according to the received VSM control requests.