20240023816. APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSING IN VEHICLES simplified abstract (ResMed Sensor Technologies Limited)

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APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSING IN VEHICLES

Organization Name

ResMed Sensor Technologies Limited

Inventor(s)

Redmond Shouldice of Sandyford (IE)

Stephen Mcmahon of Sandyford (IE)

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSING IN VEHICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240023816 titled 'APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSING IN VEHICLES

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes methods and apparatus for detecting physiological movement, such as gestures, breathing, cardiac motion, and gross motion, using electronic devices in vehicles. The electronic device, which can be an audio entertainment system, a vehicle navigation system, or a semi-autonomous/autonomous vehicle operations control system, includes one or more processors that control the production of sensing signals in the vehicle cabin. These sensing signals are reflected back to the processor(s) from the cabin using sound, radio frequency, and/or infrared generation. The processor(s) then derive a physiological movement signal by evaluating the sensing signal and the reflected signal, and generate an output based on this evaluation. This output can control operations or provide input to the entertainment system, navigation system, or vehicle operations control system.

  • Methods and apparatus for detecting physiological movement in vehicles using electronic devices.
  • Electronic devices can be audio entertainment systems, vehicle navigation systems, or vehicle operations control systems.
  • One or more processors control the production of sensing signals in the vehicle cabin.
  • Sensing signals are reflected back to the processor(s) using sound, radio frequency, and/or infrared generation.
  • The processor(s) derive a physiological movement signal by evaluating the sensing signal and the reflected signal.
  • An output is generated based on the evaluation of the derived physiological movement signal.
  • The output can control operations or provide input to the entertainment system, navigation system, or vehicle operations control system.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Enhancing user experience in vehicles by allowing gesture-based control of entertainment systems or navigation systems.
  • Improving safety in vehicles by detecting abnormal physiological movements, such as irregular breathing or cardiac motion, and alerting the driver or autonomous control system.
  • Enabling personalized settings and preferences based on physiological movements, such as adjusting seat position or temperature based on detected gestures or breathing patterns.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Traditional input methods in vehicles, such as buttons or touchscreens, may not be convenient or safe to use while driving.
  • Existing physiological monitoring systems may require wearable devices or invasive sensors, which can be uncomfortable or impractical in a vehicle setting.
  • Limited control options for passengers in the backseat or other areas of the vehicle.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Provides a non-intrusive and convenient way to control electronic devices in vehicles.
  • Enables real-time monitoring of physiological movements for improved safety and well-being.
  • Enhances user experience and personalization options in vehicles.


Original Abstract Submitted

methods and apparatus provide physiological movement detection, such as gesture, breathing, cardiac and/or gross motion, such as with sound, radio frequency and/or infrared generation, by electronic devices such as vehicular processing devices. the electronic device in a vehicle may, for example, be any of an audio entertainment system, a vehicle navigation system, and a semi-autonomous or autonomous vehicle operations control system. one or more processors of the device, may detect physiological movement by controlling producing sensing signal(s) in a cabin of a vehicle housing the electronic device. the processor(s) control sensing, with a sensor, reflected signal(s) from the cabin. the processor(s) derive a physiological movement signal with the sensing signal and reflected signal and generate an output based on an evaluation of the derived physiological movement signal. the output may control operations or provide an input to any of the entertainment system, navigation system, and vehicle operations control system.

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