Abstract: A holding device for a vehicle includes at least one base plate configured to support an object, and a cavity formed in a body of the holding device. The holding device is configured to receive the base plate and to at least partially receive the object being supported by the base plate. The holding device is configured to alter a position of the base plate within the cavity depending on the object.

Abstract: A method of operating a movable support for orienting and positioning a portable computing device in a vehicle includes supporting the portable computing device with the movable support, and receiving status data based on a status of the vehicle with a controller. The method also includes determining a target orientation of the portable computing device based on the status data with the controller, the target orientation including one of a portrait screen orientation and a landscape screen orientation, and determining a target angular position of the portable computing device based on the status data, the target angular position including one of a driver-oriented position and a passenger-oriented position. The method further includes using the controller to move the movable support to position the portable computing device in the target orientation and the target angular position.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to a system for managing media resources from a plurality of mobile devices and delivered by a vehicle. In particular, embodiments relate to an apparatus for providing a queue of media resources from a mobile device to a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a wireless transceiver, a vehicle interface, and a processor. The processor establishes a wireless connection to the mobile device and then receives a uniform resource identifier (URI) for a media resource from the mobile device. It then processes the URI to determine information on the media resource, including its media type and selects a media source associated with the media type that comprises the media resource. The processor next adds the media resource to the queue of media resources, which is broadcast via the wireless connection, and triggers the media source to provide the media resource to the vehicle via the vehicle interface.

Abstract: A method for a vehicle for estimating a user context includes acquiring, by a camera of the vehicle, image information relating to an output device of a user terminal device. The method also includes obtaining, by performing classification based on the image information, device status information relating to the user terminal device, and estimating the user context based on the device status information.

Abstract: A user interface for a vehicle is adapted to present visible information capture user input. The user interface includes an optical faceplate having a flat contact surface, a three-dimensional display surface, and an optic light guide material provided between the contact surface and the three-dimensional display surface. A two-dimensional display and the contact surface are arrangeable so that light emitted from the display is receivable by the contact surface. The faceplate is movably arrangeable at the two-dimensional display, and the user interface senses a motion of the faceplate on the two-dimensional display as user input. The user interface is adapted to sense a rotational motion of the faceplate and a translational relative motion between the faceplate and the two-dimensional display The rotational motion is defined by a rotation of the faceplate around a rotational axis being arranged perpendicular to the contact surface and/or the two-dimensional display.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to a method, an apparatus, and a machine-readable medium for scent dispensing. In particular, embodiments relate to a method dispensing at least one scent medium into an atmosphere. The method comprising increasing a concentration of the at least one scent medium in the atmosphere during a first time period; decreasing a concentration of the at least one scent medium in the atmosphere during a second time period; and increasing a concentration of the at least one scent medium or another scent medium in the atmosphere during a third time period.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to a method, an apparatus, and a machine-readable medium for delivering an at least one alerting scent to a cabin of a vehicle. In particular, embodiments relate to a method comprising obtaining information on an environment of the vehicle, determining an alert condition based on the information on the environment of the vehicle, and delivering the at least one alerting scent to the cabin of the vehicle based on the alert condition.

Abstract: A method controls a user interface and an air-conditioning unit of a vehicle. The user interface includes display and operating elements. The method displays a plurality of the elements on the user interface, receives at least two operation parameters of the air-conditioning unit, determines one or more display parameters for a first element from the plurality of elements on the basis of the at least two operation parameters, and displays the first element on the basis of the one or more display parameters.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to a method for purifying air of an interior space by oxidizing a plurality of pollutant compounds suspended in the air. The method comprises exposing the air of the interior space to a photocatalytic layer, wherein the photocatalytic layer is disposed onto an at least one surface of a porous substrate material located in the interior space, wherein the photocatalytic layer comprises a plurality of photocatalyst particles, and activating the photocatalytic layer with a light source, wherein the activated photocatalytic particles promote a reaction between the pollutant compounds and the air.

Abstract: The invention relates to a user interface for a vehicle adapted to present visible information; the user interface comprises a two-dimensional display for displaying information on a display portion, and an optical faceplate comprising a contact surface, a three-dimensional display surface for displaying information, and an optic light guide material provided between the contact surface and the three-dimensional display surface; wherein the two-dimensional display comprises a pixel arrangement and a cover layer covering the pixel arrangement; wherein the contact surface contacts the display to transmit information from the pixel arrangement to the three-dimensional display surface; wherein the faceplate is integrated into the display. The invention also relates to a vehicle.

Abstract: An aspect relates to a system with an optical faceplate for use with a two dimensional display. The optical faceplate comprises a contact surface at a bottom side of the optical faceplate for contacting the two dimensional display. The optical faceplate further comprises a three dimensional display surface at a top side of the optical faceplate, and an optic light guide material provided between the contact surface and the three dimensional display surface.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a method, apparatus, and computer program for stabilizing a user's interaction with a touchscreen in a vehicle. The method comprises populating an interface of the touchscreen display with a plurality of elements. Each element of the plurality comprises an active area for registering a touch interaction by the user. The method further comprises determining a focus area of the user on the interface and comparing the focus area with the active areas of the plurality of elements to determine a focused set comprising at least one element that exceeds a likely selection threshold. The method continues by adjusting the active areas of the plurality of elements to reduce the likely selection threshold of at least one element in the focused set.

Abstract: A method of operating a movable support for orienting and positioning a portable computing device in a vehicle includes supporting the portable computing device with the movable support, and receiving status data based on a status of the vehicle with a controller. The method also includes determining a target orientation of the portable computing device based on the status data with the controller, the target orientation including one of a portrait screen orientation and a landscape screen orientation, and determining a target angular position of the portable computing device based on the status data, the target angular position including one of a driver-oriented position and a passenger-oriented position. The method further includes using the controller to move the movable support to position the portable computing device in the target orientation and the target angular position.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to an apparatus, method, and computer program for a volumetric display apparatus in a vehicle. The apparatus includes a display in the distal end and an enclosure for the rod with a mirrored interior and an aperture adapted to receive the rod's distal end. The rod and the enclosure are centered on a longitudinal axis passing through the interior. The rod is adjustable along the longitudinal axis of the enclosure from a closed position immediately adjacent to the aperture to an open position that extends from the closed position to the proximal end of the enclosure. A holographic image is formed at the aperture of the enclosure when a plurality of light vectors emitted from the image on the display are reflected off the mirrored surface of the interior while the rod is in the open position.

Abstract: A vehicular device is disclosed, including a processor and plurality of sensors. The processor receives sensor data and determines vehicle occupant respiration based on the sensor data. The sensors can include acoustic sensors and imaging sensors. The processor can be configured for executing a machine learning algorithm to determine the occupant respiration.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to a method, an apparatus, and a machine-readable medium for displaying information. In particular, embodiments relate to a method comprising generating an interface object in a virtual space, and displaying the information by changing a shape and an orientation of the interface object.

Abstract: A system and method for entrainment of a user based on bio rhythm of the user. The system includes an analyzing unit and an entraining rhythm generation unit. The analyzing unit receives bio rhythm information of a user, analyzes the bio rhythm information, and sets an entraining target based on an analysis of the bio rhythm information. The entraining rhythm generation unit generates an entraining rhythm based on the entraining target for providing an entrainment experience to the user, and control one or more human sensory inputs to the user based on the entraining rhythm. The bio-rhythm information may be information related to a breathing rate, a heart rate, brain waves, circadian rhythm, body rhythm, emotion, etc. The entrainment experience may be provided either inside or outside a vehicle.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to a system and a machine-readable medium for providing an entrainment experience to a user. The system comprising an experience system in communication with one or more human sensory inputs and an entraining rhythm generation unit. The experience system configured to receive entraining rhythm information from the entraining rhythm generation unit, determine the entrainment experience based on the entraining rhythm information, and provide the entrainment experience to the user via the one or more human sensory inputs.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to a cartridge and a system for scent dispensing and a vehicle comprising a scent dispensing system. In particular, embodiments relate to a concept for a scent dispensing cartridge. A replaceable cartridge for a scent dispensing system comprises one or more chambers for storing scent media, a chamber having an air inlet and an air outlet that allows air to flow through the chamber; and one or more valves to prevent air from flowing through the one or more chambers.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to a fragrance packaging for a scent dispensing system. In particular, embodiments relate to a toroidal shaped fragrance packaging for a scent dispensing system. A fragrance packaging comprises a body with an anterior portion and a posterior portion. The body forms a shell having an inlet at the anterior portion, an outlet at the posterior portion. The shell substantially encloses an at least one fragrance chamber in fluid connection with the inlet and the outlet. The inlet and the outlet comprise a plurality of apertures. The at least one fragrance chamber comprises at least one scent medium, which is unable to pass from the fragrance chamber through the inlet or outlet.