18244824. VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does the radar differentiate between sleeping and other passenger activities?
- 1.11 What is the impact of the sleep assistance mode on the driver's experience?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ohyun Kwon of Hwaseong-Si (KR)
VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18244824 titled 'VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle system that can detect if a rear seat passenger is sleeping while a radio broadcast is playing, and adjust the radio mode to a sleep assistance mode accordingly.
- The vehicle includes an audio device with a radio tuner, a radar for detecting rear seat passenger data, and a controller.
- The controller determines if the rear seat passenger is sleeping based on radar data and switches the radio mode to a sleep assistance mode if needed.
- In the sleep assistance mode, the radio frequency and sound quality can be adjusted to aid in the passenger's sleep.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in vehicles to provide a more comfortable and personalized experience for rear seat passengers, especially during long journeys or late-night drives.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the issue of passengers being disturbed by loud or inappropriate radio broadcasts while trying to sleep in a vehicle, enhancing their overall comfort and relaxation.
Benefits
- Improved passenger comfort and relaxation during travel - Personalized audio experience based on passenger needs - Enhanced safety by reducing distractions for the driver
Potential Commercial Applications
"Smart Sleep Assistance System for Vehicles: Enhancing Passenger Comfort and Safety"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to vehicle systems that monitor passenger behavior or adjust audio settings based on passenger preferences, but specific examples would need to be researched further.
Unanswered Questions
How does the radar differentiate between sleeping and other passenger activities?
The abstract does not provide details on how the radar specifically detects sleeping behavior versus other movements or actions by the passenger.
What is the impact of the sleep assistance mode on the driver's experience?
The abstract does not mention how the changes in radio mode to assist the sleeping passenger may affect the driver's audio experience or overall driving conditions.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle includes an audio device including a radio tuner configured for receiving radio frequency signals, a radar configured for detecting radar data of a rear seat passenger, and a controller electrically connected to the radar, wherein the controller is configured to determine, in response that a radio broadcast is being played in the audio device, whether the rear seat passenger is sleeping based on the radar data detected by the radar, switch, if the rear seat passenger is sleeping, a radio mode from a normal playback mode to a sleep assistance mode, and change, in the sleep assistance mode, at least one of radio frequency and radio sound quality through the radio tuner.
