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System and method for providing content in autonomous vehicles based on real-time traffic information

US9956876B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2016
Grant dateMay 1, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K35/53
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, location and route information of a route associated with the autonomous vehicle is obtained, where the route includes a starting location and a destination. Real-time traffic information of the route is obtained based on the location and route information. A driving mode of the autonomous vehicle is determined based on the location and route information and the real-time traffic information. A content item is selected from a list of content items obtained from a content database based on the determined driving mode. The selected content item is displayed in a display device within the autonomous vehicle.

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