Method and apparatus for selecting a user interface
US7365651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/58
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A controller (10) senses via one or more sensors (12) parameters that correspond to likely cognitive loading for the driver of a vehicle. Based upon a sense of this cognitive loading, the controller (10) selects a particular user interface mode from amongst a plurality of user interface modes when receiving a message via a wireless unit (11) intended for the driver of the vehicle. In general, the selected user interface will present a corresponding cognitive challenge that is reasonable in view of the present cognitive load being experienced by the driver. In one embodiment, the sensor information can be used to also estimate the likely duration of present cognitive loading. This window-of-opportunity information is then additionally used to select a particular user interface option.
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