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Co-pilot and conversational companion

US10720156B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2018
Grant dateJul 21, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2540/22
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems for communicating with a vehicle companion are disclosed. The vehicle companion can include receiving state information about an operator and environmental information about a vehicular environment. A cognitive load and a cognitive requirement can be determined using the state information and the environmental information, respectively. The cognitive load and the cognitive requirement are then compared to determine if an intervention indicator exists. The vehicle companion can then enter into conversation with the operator in response to the intervention indicator, including topics selected based on the operator's personality.

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