18232070. VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLLING THE SAME simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)

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VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLLING THE SAME

Organization Name

Kia Corporation

Inventor(s)

Sangheun Lee of Seoul (KR)

Jaekyu Yu of Hwaseong-si (KR)

VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLLING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18232070 titled 'VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLLING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The vehicle described in the patent application includes a system that can automatically tune into radio stations based on the vehicle's location and the radio frequency signal received. Here are some key points to note:

  • Display device, communicator, tuner, database, and controller are key components of the system.
  • The system generates a list of broadcast stations based on the vehicle's location and received radio frequency signal.
  • It compares audio sounds from the vehicle with those from broadcast stations to determine the current station.
  • The determined station name is displayed on the vehicle's display device.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various industries and scenarios, such as:

  • Automotive industry for in-car entertainment systems
  • Public transportation for providing passengers with relevant local radio stations
  • Tourism industry for offering location-based information to travelers

Problems Solved

This technology addresses several issues, including:

  • Ensuring that drivers and passengers can easily access local radio stations while on the move
  • Simplifying the process of tuning into different stations based on location
  • Enhancing the overall user experience of in-vehicle entertainment systems

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Convenience for users in accessing relevant radio stations
  • Improved safety by reducing distractions while driving
  • Personalized entertainment experience based on location

Potential Commercial Applications

With its ability to enhance in-vehicle entertainment systems, this technology could be valuable for:

  • Car manufacturers looking to differentiate their products with advanced features
  • Companies providing fleet management solutions for commercial vehicles
  • Entertainment industry partners seeking to integrate location-based services into their offerings

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be the development of location-based services in mobile devices, where applications use GPS data to provide users with relevant information based on their location.

Unanswered Questions

How does the system handle situations where multiple radio stations overlap in the same electric field area?

The system may prioritize the station with the strongest signal or use other criteria to determine the most suitable station for the user.

Can users manually override the system's automatic tuning feature?

It is unclear from the abstract whether users have the option to manually select radio stations instead of relying on the system's automatic tuning.


Original Abstract Submitted

The vehicle according to an embodiment of the disclosure includes a display device, a communicator configured to receive location information of the vehicle, a tuner configured to receive a radio frequency signal, a database including a plurality of broadcasting information which are categorized by area, and a controller configured to generate a first broadcast station list including a plurality of first broadcasting information corresponding to the location information of the vehicle and the radio frequency signal among the plurality of the broadcasting information included in the database, generate a second broadcast station list including broadcast station names in the first broadcast station list with different frequency information from the first broadcast station list, compare audio sound transmitted from the vehicle with audio sounds transmitted from broadcast stations of the broadcast station names included in the second broadcast station list to determine a current broadcast station name in an electric field overlapping area, and control the display device to display the determined current broadcast station name.