Ambient vehicle and pedestrian state detection for device notification
US9165463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2040/0818
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Described is a technology by which ambient data related to a vehicle is sensed and processed, for use in determining a state change related to external traffic awareness. Based upon the state change, an allowed level of interactivity with a user interface may be changed, and/or a notification may be output. Images and/or depth data may be sensed as part of determining whether a user who is interacting with a device in a stopped vehicle is to be made aware of the changed condition with respect to other vehicles, pedestrians and/or the like.
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