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Method for operating a driver information system in an ego-vehicle and driver information system

US12240322B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT · DE

Inventors

Gordon Seitz · Ehra, DE
Johanna Sandbrink · Braunschweig, DE
Marie Puhle · Gifhorn, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 19, 2020
Grant date	Mar 4, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 3, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60W2050/146
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for operating a driver information system in an ego vehicle is provided, wherein environment data are detected in an environment of the ego vehicle. A driver information display is generated and output, wherein the driver information display comprises a graphic depiction of the environment of the ego vehicle. An operating state of a driver assistance system of the ego vehicle is detected, and an automation level is determined with reference to the detected operating state of the driver assistance system. The depiction of the environment is generated depending on the determined automation level.

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