Human-machine interface device and method for sensory augmentation in a vehicle environment
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Jun 12, 2018
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A device and method for a human machine interface (HMI) device to provide sensory augmentation in a vehicle environment are disclosed. The device and method include receiving, via a vehicle network, location data relating to a vehicle obstacle identified by a vehicle sensor. With the location data, the device and method include identifying a haptic device of a plurality of haptic devices correlating to the location data and to a directional reference, wherein the plurality of haptic devices distributed in a defined-relation along a wearable band device and operable to convey directional information. With the haptic device being identified, the device and method include generating a haptic signal, by the haptic device, to define a vector relating to the vehicle obstacle with respect to the directional reference.
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TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA | 1 TOYOTA-CHO TOYOTA-SHI AICHI-KEN 471-8571 |
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Prokhorov, Danil V | Canton, US | 136 | 3319 |
# of filed Patents : 136 Total Citations : 3319 |
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