Hyundai motor company (20240129668). VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME simplified abstract
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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 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 20240129668 titled 'VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle with an audio device that can detect if a rear seat passenger is sleeping while a radio broadcast is playing. If the passenger is sleeping, the device switches to a sleep assistance mode, adjusting radio frequency and sound quality to help the passenger sleep better.
- Radar detects rear seat passenger's sleep status
- Controller switches audio device to sleep assistance mode if passenger is sleeping
- Adjusts radio frequency and sound quality in sleep assistance mode
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 disturbing a sleeping rear seat passenger with loud or inappropriate radio broadcasts, enhancing their comfort and overall experience in the vehicle.
Benefits
- Improved comfort for rear seat passengers - Personalized audio experience based on passenger's sleep status - Enhanced user experience during travel
Potential Commercial Applications
- Automotive industry for vehicles with advanced audio systems - Transportation services for passenger vehicles with entertainment options
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be systems that adjust audio settings based on passenger preferences or conditions, but the specific application of detecting a sleeping passenger using radar data in a vehicle audio system may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does the radar differentiate between a sleeping passenger and other movements or positions?
The patent application does not provide detailed information on how the radar specifically identifies a sleeping passenger and distinguishes it from other activities or positions.
The patent application does not address the potential privacy implications of using radar to detect and monitor passenger activities, especially in terms of data collection and storage.
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.
