Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of receiving a call on a device associated with an occupant of a vehicle, determining a noise level proximate the occupant, and directing the call to a speaker proximate the occupant, based on the noise level.

Abstract: A system for addressing a washout condition on a vehicle display includes an instrument cluster that makes up a first display panel, an infotainment cluster that makes up a second display panel positioned apart from the instrument cluster. The system also includes a conlight sensor to determine a sunlight condition, a navigation unit to determine navigational information pertaining to the vehicle, and an electronic control unit communicatively coupled to the first display panel, the second display panel, the conlight sensor, and the navigation unit. The electronic control unit determines an estimated light intensity on the first display panel based on the navigation information and the sunlight condition, and presents a prompt on the second display panel to duplicate contents displayed on the first display panel onto the second display panel when the estimated light intensity exceeds a reference light intensity value.

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of receiving a scan of a cabin of a vehicle, wherein the scan includes a spatial region inside the vehicle and outside the vehicle proximate at least one vehicle door, determining at least one occupant characteristic based on the scan, including a classification detection and a presence detection of at least one seat inside the vehicle, determining a cabin status based on the at least one occupant characteristic and communicating the cabin status to a mobile device.

Abstract: Provided is a process that includes one or more of receiving data from sensors on a vehicle, where the data is associated with an internal environment of the vehicle and characteristics of an occupant of the vehicle and modifying functionality of the vehicle based on the received data, where the modifying updates a Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the vehicle and a GUI of a device associated with the occupant.

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of receiving a scan of a cabin of a vehicle, wherein the scan includes a spatial region inside the vehicle and outside the vehicle proximate at least one vehicle door, determining at least one occupant characteristic based on the scan, including a classification detection and a presence detection of at least one seat inside the vehicle, determining a cabin status based on the at least one occupant characteristic and communicating the cabin status to a mobile device.

Abstract: Systems and methods of distracted driving reduction are provided which respond to vehicle display-related driver distraction by adjusting the viewing angle of the vehicle display so that the driver's visual perception of the vehicle display is reduced. In other words, the driver may no longer be able to view the vehicle display with acceptable visual performance. Accordingly, examples can reduce driver distraction, thus increasing roadway safety. In certain examples, the adjusted viewing angle may allow non-driver occupants of the vehicle to view the vehicle display with acceptable visual performance. In various examples, the vehicle display may be a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen and adjusting the viewing angle of the LCD screen may comprise utilizing an electrically controllable LCD diffuser to narrow the viewing angle of the LCD screen.

Abstract: An example operation includes detecting, by a vehicle, a location of a first potential passenger proximate to a road; determining, by the vehicle, a first road safety level of a pick-up for the first potential passenger; denying, by the vehicle, the pick-up for the first potential passenger when the determined first road safety level is below a threshold; determining, by the vehicle, a second road safety level of a pick-up for a second potential passenger; and picking up, by the vehicle, the second potential passenger, when the second road safety level is above the threshold.

Abstract: Provided is a process that includes one or more of receiving data from sensors on a vehicle, where the data is associated with an internal environment of the vehicle and characteristics of an occupant of the vehicle and modifying functionality of the vehicle based on the received data. Modifying functionality includes updating a graphical user interface (GUI) of the vehicle and a GUI of a device associated with the occupant.

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of detecting a movement of an object in a vehicle when the vehicle is in motion, and determining that the object is an inanimate object, based on a vertical and horizontal distance of the detected movement.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining whether a vehicle is located in an enclosed space based on the barometric pressure. Systems and methods may include taking pressure measurements and determining that a threshold pressure difference has been exceeded, which may suggest that the vehicle is in an enclosed space.

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of determining a movement of an occupant in a vehicle, determining an atypical health condition based on the movement and a position of the occupant in the vehicle, determining if the occupant is breathing, based on an analysis performed by the vehicle, verifying the atypical health condition by the vehicle, based on received data from a device proximate the occupant, and sending a notification to an entity, based on the verification.

Abstract: An in-cabin audio system includes: a plurality of speakers configured to play sound within a cabin; a distracted driver detection system configured to detect when a driver is distracted and to generate a distracted driver signal; an infotainment system configured to generate sound data; and a volume controller. The plurality of speakers include a first group of speakers and a second group of speakers. The plurality of speakers are configured to play the sound based on the sound data. The volume controller is configured control the plurality of speakers so as to operate in a normal mode or a distracted driver mode. The volume controller is configured to attenuate sound played by the first group of speakers and not to attenuate sound played by the second group of speakers in the distracted driver mode based on the distracted driver signal.

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of determining a movement of an occupant in a vehicle, determining an atypical health condition based on the movement and a position of the occupant in the vehicle, determining if the occupant is breathing, based on an analysis performed by the vehicle, verifying the atypical health condition by the vehicle, based on received data from a device proximate the occupant, and sending a notification to an entity, based on the verification.

Abstract: An in-cabin audio system includes: a plurality of speakers configured to play sound within a cabin; a distracted driver detection system configured to detect when a driver is distracted and to generate a distracted driver signal; an infotainment system configured to generate sound data; and a volume controller. The plurality of speakers include a first group of speakers and a second group of speakers. The plurality of speakers are configured to play the sound based on the sound data. The volume controller is configured control the plurality of speakers so as to operate in a normal mode or a distracted driver mode. The volume controller is configured to attenuate sound played by the first group of speakers and not to attenuate sound played by the second group of speakers in the distracted driver mode based on the distracted driver signal.

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of determining a danger level of an object in a vehicle, determining characteristics of the object including a weight, a size, and a location, updating the danger level of the object based on one or more of the characteristics, and sending a notification to a device associated with the updated danger level of the object.

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of receiving a scan of a cabin of a vehicle, wherein the scan includes a spatial region inside the vehicle and outside the vehicle proximate at least one vehicle door, determining at least one occupant characteristic based on the scan, including a classification detection and a presence detection of at least one seat inside the vehicle, determining a cabin status based on the at least one occupant characteristic and communicating the cabin status to a mobile device.

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of determining that a device associated with a vehicle is proximate or in the vehicle, determining that the device is approved for pairing with the vehicle, detecting that a person associated with the device is proximate or in the vehicle, and pairing the device with the vehicle.

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of determining a movement of an occupant in a vehicle, determining an atypical health condition based on the movement and a position of the occupant in the vehicle, determining if the occupant is breathing, based on an analysis performed by the vehicle, verifying the atypical health condition by the vehicle, based on received data from a device proximate the occupant, and sending a notification to an entity, based on the verification.

Abstract: An example operation includes detecting, by a vehicle, a location of a first potential passenger proximate to a road; determining, by the vehicle, a first road safety level of a pick-up for the first potential passenger; denying, by the vehicle, the pick-up for the first potential passenger when the determined first road safety level is below a threshold; determining, by the vehicle, a second road safety level of a pick-up for a second potential passenger; and picking up, by the vehicle, the second potential passenger, when the second road safety level is above the threshold.