Abstract: A communication device capable of determining an emotional or physiological state of a user of the device includes an input device that provides a signal indicative of one of an emotional and a physiological state of a user of the device. A controller receives the signal from the input device and interprets the signal into state data identifying one of an emotional and a physiological state of a user of the device. The device makes the state data available to be downloaded such that a device sending a communication can appropriately adapt its communication method and transport mode of user interface to suit the recipient's condition.

Abstract: A preference-handling system includes one or more communication interfaces, user interfaces, memory, and a controller. The controller can be used in a vehicle to handle preferences. The communication interfaces communicatively connect with devices in a domain, and the memory stores preferences for users. The controller is operably coupled to the communication interfaces, the memory, and a domain system. The controller is configured to monitor for devices active in the domain of the unit and determine a preference for each of at least two users associated with active devices. Each of the preferences is related to controlling behavioral operation of or content presented by the domain system, which can be an entertainment, user interface, navigation, communication, or environmental system in the vehicle. The controller arbitrates the preferences based on an arbitration scheme of the controller and controls operation of the system based on the arbitration of the preferences.

Abstract: A communication device capable of determining an emotional or physiological state of a user of the device includes an input device that provides a signal indicative of one of an emotional and a physiological state of a user of the device. A controller receives the signal from the input device and interprets the signal into state data identifying one of an emotional and a physiological state of a user of the device. The device makes the state data available to be downloaded such that a device sending a communication can appropriately adapt its communication method and transport mode of user interface to suit the recipient's condition.