GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC (20240272869). SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME AUDIO DESCRIPTION IN A VEHICLE simplified abstract
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME AUDIO DESCRIPTION IN A VEHICLE
Organization Name
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor(s)
Adam L. Wright of Livonia MI (US)
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME AUDIO DESCRIPTION IN A VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240272869 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME AUDIO DESCRIPTION IN A VEHICLE
The patent application describes a system for providing audio description in a vehicle, utilizing vehicle sensors and an audio unit to generate and transmit audio descriptions based on elements identified in the scene.
- Vehicle sensors provide perception data.
- Audio unit transmits audio signal inside the vehicle.
- Controller with processor and memory processes input data from various sources, including vehicle sensors, to identify elements in the scene.
- Output data is generated based on the identified elements and merged into cohesive sentences for the audio description.
- Output sequence for the audio description is determined based on predefined priorities.
- Audio description is transmitted through the audio unit in the output sequence.
Potential Applications: - Assist visually impaired individuals in navigating their surroundings. - Enhance the driving experience by providing detailed audio descriptions of the environment. - Improve safety by alerting drivers to potential obstacles or hazards.
Problems Solved: - Lack of audio description for visually impaired individuals in a vehicle. - Limited awareness of surroundings while driving. - Difficulty in perceiving elements in the scene without visual cues.
Benefits: - Increased accessibility for visually impaired individuals. - Enhanced situational awareness for all vehicle occupants. - Improved safety and driving experience.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Audio Description System for Vehicles" This technology could be utilized by automotive manufacturers to enhance the accessibility and safety features of their vehicles. It could also be integrated into autonomous vehicles to provide detailed audio descriptions of the surrounding environment.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this system improve the driving experience for visually impaired individuals? - This system provides detailed audio descriptions of the environment, enhancing situational awareness and safety. 2. What are the potential commercial applications of this technology? - This technology could be integrated into vehicles by automotive manufacturers to enhance accessibility and safety features.
Original Abstract Submitted
a system of providing audio description in a vehicle includes one or more vehicle sensors configured to provide perception data. an audio unit is adapted to transmit an audio signal inside the vehicle. the system includes a controller having a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which instructions are recorded. the controller is adapted to identify elements in a scene in proximity to the vehicle based in part on input data from a plurality of source, including the perception data from the vehicle sensors. the controller is adapted to generate output data based in part on the elements identified in the scene. the output data is merged into one or more cohesive sentences for the audio description. the controller is adapted to determine an output sequence for the audio description based on a predefined list of priorities and transmit the audio description through the audio unit in the output sequence.
