Abstract: Methods are provided for adjusting a music output of a vehicle audio system based on driver movements performed while listening to the music. In one embodiment, a music output of a vehicle infotainment system is adjusted responsive to monitored user behavior inside a vehicle, the monitored user behavior manifesting a user mood. In another embodiment, the music output is adjusted based on each of a user mood and a control gesture, wherein both the user mood and the gesture are identified based on user information gathered from vehicle biometric sensors and cameras while music is playing inside the vehicle.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for systems and methods for controlling data aggregation and delivery between multiple user devices. In some embodiments, an in-vehicle computing system comprises a processor, an external device interface communicatively coupleable to an extra-vehicle server, and a storage device storing instructions executable by the processor. The instructions may be executable to send user information to the extra-vehicle server, the user information including information identifying a primary user of the in-vehicle computing system, receive targeted information from the server, the targeted information based on contextual information determined from interaction of the primary user with another device, and present the targeted information.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for selecting an audio tuning profile to apply to audio signals to generate a sound field acoustically optimized at least at one listening position in a listening environment, such as a vehicle passenger compartment. Each audio tuning profile may include a number of audio settings to be applied to an audio signal at one or more audio loudspeaker channels. The audio tuning profile may be selected based on the content or the source of the audio data signals. Thus, audio tuning may be based on the context of the audio.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a vehicle active noise cancellation (ANC) apparatus including an ANC controller is disclosed. The ANC controller is operably coupled to at least one error microphone. The ANC controller is configured to receive a first signal indicative of environmental noise that propagates through a vehicle cabin and that is received at a voice recognition (VR) microphone and to generate a noise cancellation wave to remove the environmental noise, the noise cancellation wave being received at the VR microphone. The ANC controller is configured to receive an audio output from the at least one error microphone that is at least indicative of the environmental noise and the noise cancellation wave received at the VR microphone and to apply at least one correction filter to the audio output to remove the environmental noise and the noise cancellation wave that is received at the VR microphone.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate to intelligently generating a playlist and determining attributes of a media player for output when content of the playlist is played. The playlist may be generated dynamically from content from multiple media sources and sensor information from one or more sensors communicating with the media player. The one or more attributes may also be determined from the sensors. The playlist and the attributes may change as the information from the sensors change.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a vehicle active noise cancellation (ANC) apparatus including an ANC controller is disclosed. The ANC controller is operably coupled to at least one error microphone. The ANC controller is configured to receive a first signal indicative of environmental noise that propagates through a vehicle cabin and that is received at a voice recognition (VR) microphone and to generate a noise cancellation wave to remove the environmental noise, the noise cancellation wave being received at the VR microphone. The ANC controller is configured to receive an audio output from the at least one error microphone that is at least indicative of the environmental noise and the noise cancellation wave received at the VR microphone and to apply at least one correction filter to the audio output to remove the environmental noise and the noise cancellation wave that is received at the VR microphone.

Abstract: Embodiments are described for determining and responding to driver distractions. An example in-vehicle computing system of a vehicle includes an external device interface communicatively connecting the in-vehicle computing system to a mobile device, an inter-vehicle system communication module communicatively connecting the in-vehicle computing system to one or more vehicle systems of the vehicle, a processor, and a storage device storing instructions executable by the processor to receive image data from the mobile device, and determine a driver state based on the received image data. The instructions are further executable to receive vehicle data from one or more of the vehicle systems, determine a vehicle state based on the vehicle data, determine a distraction severity level based on the driver state and the vehicle state, and control one or more devices of the vehicle to perform a selected action based on the distraction severity level.

Abstract: A headphone listening device may include a first speaker and a second speaker interconnected by a head support, at least one sensor configured to detect a speaker displacement of the first speaker relative to the second speaker, and a controller configured to apply at least one speaker attribute to at least one of the first speaker and second speaker based on the speaker displacement.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for selectively presenting received messages in a vehicle via an in-vehicle computing system. In some embodiments, a method of selectively presenting the received messages includes extracting information of a received message and determining an operating condition of the vehicle. The method further includes selectively presenting the received message based on the operating condition of the vehicle.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate to controlling honking of a vehicle horn. A location of a vehicle and a location of one or more points along a route where a vehicle horn is disabled may be received at a vehicle computer. Based on a location of the vehicle and the location of the one or more vehicle horn disabling locations, a determination may be made that the vehicle is in the vicinity of the one or more vehicle horn disabling points. One or more instructions from the vehicle computer may be transmitted to disable the vehicle horn when in the vicinity of the one or more vehicle horn disabling locations. In some embodiments, if the vehicle is in a disabling location, overriding instructions for overriding the disabled horn may be transmitted or executed if an emergency event is detected.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for selecting an audio tuning profile to apply to audio signals to generate a sound field acoustically optimized at least at one listening position in a listening environment, such as a vehicle passenger compartment. Each audio tuning profile may include a number of audio settings to be applied to an audio signal at one or more audio loudspeaker channels. The audio tuning profile may be selected based on the content or the source of the audio data signals. Thus, audio tuning may be based on the context of the audio.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for selecting an audio tuning profile to apply to audio signals to generate a sound field acoustically optimized at least at one listening position in a listening environment, such as a vehicle passenger compartment. Each audio tuning profile may include a number of audio settings to be applied to an audio signal at one or more audio loudspeaker channels. The audio tuning profile may be selected based on the content or the source of the audio data signals. Thus, audio tuning may be based on the context of the audio.

Abstract: A gaze tracking system is provided with a user interface that is configured to display content and a camera that is configured to provide a signal indicative of an image of a user viewing the content. The gaze tracking system also includes a controller that communicates with the user interface and the camera. The controller is configured to determine a user interest level in the content displayed on the user interface based on movement of the user over time and to provide updated content to the user interface based on the user interest level.

Abstract: A user location system (ULS) can use images, such as video or still images, captured from at least one camera of an electronic device, such as a mobile device, to determine, via at least edge detection and image uniformity analysis, location of a user in an environment, such as in a cabin of a vehicle. The determined location of the user can then be used as an input to control at least one aspect of the environment. In the case of a vehicle, such input may be used to facilitate control of speed, safety features, climate, and/or audio playback, for example.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for selectively presenting received messages in a vehicle via an in-vehicle computing system. In some embodiments, a method of selectively presenting the received messages includes extracting information of a received message and determining an operating condition of the vehicle. The method further includes selectively presenting the received message based on the operating condition of the vehicle.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for systems and methods for controlling data aggregation and delivery between multiple user devices. In some embodiments, an in-vehicle computing system comprises a processor, an external device interface communicatively coupleable to an extra-vehicle server, and a storage device storing instructions executable by the processor. The instructions may be executable to send user information to the extra-vehicle server, the user information including information identifying a primary user of the in-vehicle computing system, receive targeted information from the server, the targeted information based on contextual information determined from interaction of the primary user with another device, and present the targeted information.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for selecting an audio tuning profile to apply to audio signals to generate a sound field acoustically optimized at least at one listening position in a listening environment, such as a vehicle passenger compartment. Each audio tuning profile may include a number of audio settings to be applied to an audio signal at one or more audio loudspeaker channels. The audio tuning profile may be selected based on the content or the source of the audio data signals. Thus, audio tuning may be based on the context of the audio.

Abstract: Methods are provided for adjusting a music output of a vehicle audio system based on driver movements performed while listening to the music. In one embodiment, a music output of a vehicle infotainment system is adjusted responsive to monitored user behavior inside a vehicle, the monitored user behavior manifesting a user mood. In another embodiment, the music output is adjusted based on each of a user mood and a control gesture, wherein both the user mood and the gesture are identified based on user information gathered from vehicle biometric sensors and cameras while music is playing inside the vehicle.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate to intelligently generating a playlist and determining attributes of a media player for output when content of the playlist is played. The playlist may be generated dynamically from content from multiple media sources and sensor information from one or more sensors communicating with the media player. The one or more attributes may also be determined from the sensors. The playlist and the attributes may change as the information from the sensors change.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate to systems and methods for detecting an unauthorized use of a vehicle. One or more facial images of one or more authorized drivers of a vehicle may be stored on a vehicle computing system. After detecting movement of the vehicle, one or more facial images of a driver of the vehicle may be periodically received from at least one in-vehicle camera. The one or more captured facial images of the driver may be periodically processed based on the stored facial images of the one or more authorized drivers to determine if the driver is an authorized driver. If the driver is not an authorized driver based on the periodic determination, vehicle operation may be disabled. If the driver is authorized based on the periodic determination, operation of the vehicle may continue.