CN118175482A - Information processing apparatus, information processing method, infotainment system, and vehicle - Google Patents

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, infotainment system, and vehicle Download PDF

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CN118175482A
CN118175482A CN202311683858.8A CN202311683858A CN118175482A CN 118175482 A CN118175482 A CN 118175482A CN 202311683858 A CN202311683858 A CN 202311683858A CN 118175482 A CN118175482 A CN 118175482A
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Abstract

The application relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, an infotainment system, and a vehicle. An information processing apparatus for an infotainment system of a vehicle, wherein the information processing apparatus comprises circuitry configured to: pairing the wireless audio output device with the infotainment system via a pairing point of the plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices, wherein the wireless audio output device pairs with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the wireless audio output device of the pairing point that is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point; and associate the wireless audio output device with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.

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Information processing apparatus, information processing method, infotainment system, and vehicle
Technical Field
The present disclosure relates generally to an information processing apparatus and an information processing method for infotainment of a vehicle, an infotainment system of a vehicle, and a vehicle.
Background
In general, infotainment systems for vehicles are known, for example, in automobiles.
With the development of infotainment systems, a more immersive experience can be developed for occupants in the vehicle. Typically, automobiles include audio and video systems, for example, with multiple screens for both front and rear passengers. This allows the occupant to, for example, watch movies and videos, play games, conduct audio and video conversations, browse, conduct online lessons, and other various online and offline activities.
In many cases, a single audio system may be suitable, but if the content played on the screen is different, it may interfere with other occupants, especially the driver, who may be distracted, thereby affecting driving safety.
While techniques exist for infotainment systems in vehicles, improvements to existing techniques are generally desired.
Disclosure of Invention
According to a first aspect, the present disclosure provides an information processing apparatus for an infotainment system of a vehicle, comprising circuitry configured to:
Pairing the wireless audio output device with the infotainment system via a pairing point of the plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices, wherein the wireless audio output device is paired with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point; and
The wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
According to a second aspect, the present disclosure provides an information processing method for an infotainment system of a vehicle, comprising:
Pairing the wireless audio output device with the infotainment system via a pairing point of the plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices, wherein the wireless audio output device is paired with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point; and
The wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
According to a third aspect, the present disclosure provides an infotainment system for a vehicle, comprising:
A plurality of media devices;
a plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices; and
An information processing apparatus comprising circuitry configured to:
Pairing the wireless audio output device with the infotainment system via a pairing point of the plurality of pairing points, wherein the wireless audio output device pairs with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point;
The wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
According to a fourth aspect, the present disclosure provides a vehicle comprising an infotainment system comprising:
A plurality of media devices;
a plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices; and
An information processing apparatus comprising circuitry configured to:
Pairing the wireless audio output device with the infotainment system via a pairing point of the plurality of pairing points, wherein the wireless audio output device pairs with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point;
The wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
Further aspects are set out in the dependent claims, the drawings and the following description.
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FIG. 1 schematically illustrates an embodiment of a vehicle including an infotainment system;
FIG. 2 schematically shows a flow chart of an embodiment of an information processing method;
FIG. 3 schematically shows a flow chart of an embodiment of an information processing method;
FIG. 4 schematically shows a flow chart of an embodiment of an information processing method;
FIG. 5 schematically shows a flow chart of an embodiment of an information processing method;
FIG. 6 schematically shows a flow chart of an embodiment of an information processing method; and
Fig. 7 schematically shows a block diagram of a multipurpose computer that may be used to implement the information processing apparatus.
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Before a detailed description is given of the embodiment with reference to fig. 1, a general explanation is made.
As mentioned at the outset, with the development of infotainment systems, a more immersive experience can be developed for occupants in the vehicle. Typically, automobiles include audio and video systems, for example, with multiple screens for both front and rear passengers. This allows the occupant to, for example, watch movies and videos, play games, conduct audio and video conversations, browse, conduct online lessons, and other various online and offline activities.
In many cases, a single audio system may be suitable, but if the content played on the screen is different, it may interfere with other occupants, especially the driver, who may be distracted, thereby affecting driving safety.
It has been recognized that in some embodiments, if each occupant in a vehicle wants to perform personalized activities independently of the other occupants, a seamless pairing of wireless audio output devices such as headphones or earphones should be provided such that each wireless audio output device is paired with the vehicle's infotainment system separately for each occupant. This may allow each occupant to concentrate on his or her own activities, such as talking, video, personalizing music channels, etc., without interfering with others, especially the driver.
Accordingly, some embodiments relate to an information processing apparatus for an infotainment system of a vehicle, wherein the information processing apparatus includes circuitry configured to:
Pairing the wireless audio output device with the infotainment system via a pairing point of the plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices, wherein the wireless audio output device is paired with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point; and
The wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
Some embodiments relate to an infotainment system for a vehicle, wherein the infotainment system comprises:
A plurality of media devices;
a plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices; and
An information processing apparatus comprising circuitry configured to:
Pairing the wireless audio output device with the infotainment system via a pairing point of the plurality of pairing points, wherein the wireless audio output device pairs with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point;
The wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
Some embodiments relate to a vehicle, wherein the vehicle comprises an infotainment system, wherein the infotainment system comprises:
A plurality of media devices;
a plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices; and
An information processing apparatus comprising circuitry configured to:
Pairing the wireless audio output device with the infotainment system via a pairing point of the plurality of pairing points, wherein the wireless audio output device pairs with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point;
The wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
The vehicle may be an automobile, bus, train, plane, ship, etc. When the vehicle is an automobile or a bus, the vehicle may be used for carpooling or taxi service.
The information processing apparatus may be a computer, for example, an on-board computer of a vehicle. In some embodiments, the information processing device is a centralized control of the infotainment system.
The circuitry may be based on or may include or be implemented as integrated circuit logic or may be implemented by a CPU (central processing unit), application processor, graphics Processing Unit (GPU), microcontroller, FPGA (field programmable gate array), ASIC (application specific integrated circuit), etc., or a combination thereof.
The functions may be implemented by software executed by a processor such as a microprocessor. The circuitry may be based on or may include or be implemented by typical electronic components configured to implement the functionality described herein. The circuit may be based on or may include, or may be implemented in part by, typical electronic components and integrated circuit logic as well as software.
The circuitry may include data storage capabilities to store data, e.g., memory (e.g., RAM, EPROM, etc.) or magnetic storage technology (e.g., hard disk drive), etc., which may be based on semiconductor storage technology.
The circuit may include a data bus for receiving and transmitting data over the data bus. The circuit may implement a communication protocol for receiving and transmitting data over the data bus. The data bus may be or may be based on a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus, an I 2 C (inter integrated circuit) interface, or the like.
The circuit may include a network interface to wirelessly communicate with an external computer network, for example, via a mobile telecommunications network. The circuitry may include a wireless interface to support the use of wireless communication protocols (e.g.,NFC ("near field communication")). The circuit may also be configured to support vehicle-to-vehicle ("V2V") communications.
The wireless audio output device may be a wireless headset or earphone, and may be configured to support a wireless communication protocol (e.g.,NFC ("near field communication")) and receives audio data representing audio content via a wireless communication link using a wireless communication protocol, and outputs the audio content via a speaker.
It has been recognized that the pairing should be done by contacting the wireless audio output device to a dedicated pairing point for each seat that is close to the occupant in order to pair the wireless audio output device specifically for that occupant and not others.
Thus, the infotainment system comprises a plurality of pairing points, wherein each pairing point is associated with one of the plurality of media devices. Each mating point is mounted at a predetermined location in the vehicle.
Each pair of points is configured to support a wireless communication protocol (e.g., NFC ("near field communication")) and communicates with the information processing device to pair the wireless audio output device with the infotainment system. Each pairing point is configured to send an indication to the information processing device indicating whether the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point.
The wireless audio output device pairs with the infotainment system via a pairing point of the plurality of pairing points in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point.
In some embodiments, for example, the pairing point detects a signal strength of a wireless signal transmitted from the wireless audio output device, wherein the signal strength is dependent on a distance between the pairing point and the wireless audio output device. In such embodiments, the pairing point determines whether the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point based on the signal strength and a predetermined threshold.
The predetermined distance may be quite short compared to the whole range of the wireless signal, e.g. a few centimeters, such that the wireless audio output device is placed almost on or in contact with the mating point. Thus, in some embodiments, the predetermined distance is 10 centimeters or less.
The media device may be a display or a mobile communication device (e.g., a smart phone, tablet, etc.).
In some embodiments, an infotainment system in a vehicle includes a plurality of displays as or between a plurality of media devices, wherein each display is mounted at a predetermined location in the vehicle. In such an embodiment, each media device is associated with one of the plurality of pairing points based on its predetermined location.
Each display may be configured to exchange data with an information processing device and play content including visual content and audio content. Thus, the display may include speakers and a screen or touch screen to additionally obtain user input.
In some embodiments, the media device is a mobile communication device configured to connect with the information handling device to pair with the infotainment system and exchange data with the information handling device. The mobile communication device may be registered in advance with the infotainment system via the information processing device.
In some embodiments, a mobile communication device (as a media device) is associated with one of a plurality of pairing points.
For example, in such an embodiment, each seat in the vehicle, which is registered as being associated with one of a plurality of pairing points, may be registered in the vehicle as being taken by a predetermined person to whom the mobile communication device belongs, and such information may be stored in advance in the information processing device. Further, for example, in a train, a mobile communication device may be associated with a seat based on a purchased digital ticket, and the seat registered as being associated with one of a plurality of mating points.
Further, in such an embodiment, the information processing device (its circuitry) may obtain in-cabin monitoring information from an in-cabin monitoring system that obtains image information and/or depth information to determine whether the seat is being taken by a predetermined person, thereby enabling the mobile communication device to be associated with the wireless audio output device.
In some embodiments, the information processing device pairs the mobile communication device with the infotainment system via the pairing point in response to an indication from the pairing point that the mobile communication device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point. In such an embodiment, the information processing device associates the mobile communication device with one of the plurality of media devices in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
The information processing device (circuitry thereof) associates the wireless audio output device with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
In other words, the wireless audio output device is associated with the media device when the wireless audio output device is paired via a pairing point associated with the media device.
In some embodiments, when the wireless audio output device is associated with a media device, the information processing device (its circuitry) controls the audio content to be output by the wireless audio output device instead of the media device.
In some embodiments, the information processing device sends an indication to the media device to instruct the media device to suppress output of the audio content and/or to send the audio content to the information processing device for transmission to the wireless audio output device to output the audio content.
In some embodiments, the information processing device transmits only visual content to the media device and audio content to the wireless audio output device to output the audio content.
It has been recognized that multiple occupants may have a synchronized experience, for example, by watching the same movie in a synchronized manner.
Thus, in some embodiments, the circuit is configured to:
Synchronizing content playback between the media device, the wireless audio output device, a second media device of the plurality of media devices, and a paired second wireless audio output device associated with the second media device; and
The control audio content is output by the wireless audio output device and the second wireless audio output device.
In some embodiments, content playback is synchronized in response to a request from a media device.
For example, a user of a media device may use a graphical user interface ("GUI") to request that content playback be synchronized for the user and another user. The second media device may request another user to confirm the request for synchronized playback.
It has been recognized that if the occupants wear headphones (wireless audio output devices), the driver or other occupant can speak to them using a pass-through system that will pass audio content from one occupant to another, so that they do not need to stop outputting audio content or take the wireless audio output device off to speak or talk to each other.
Thus, in some embodiments, the circuitry is configured to control, in response to a request from a media device, the audio content to be additionally output by a paired second wireless audio output device associated with a second media device of the plurality of media devices.
It has also been recognized that the driver will have specific details to provide additional important information for operating the vehicle, such as navigation, through important external sounds (e.g., emergency vehicle sounds), and any important notifications.
Thus, in some embodiments, the circuitry is configured to control the obtained predetermined audio content specific to the driver to be output by a paired second wireless audio output device associated with a second media device associated with the driver seat.
The predetermined content may be obtained by the information processing apparatus via radio, from an external computer network (e.g., via a mobile telecommunications system), or from an environmental sensor in the vehicle (e.g., a microphone that acquires external sound).
It has also been recognized that content sharing may be performed across different vehicles, for example, based on V2V ("vehicle-to-vehicle") communications, when a group of people is traveling on the same route with multiple vehicles.
Thus, in some embodiments, the circuit is configured to communicate with a second information processing device of a second infotainment system in a second vehicle. The communication may be based on V2V communication.
In some embodiments, the circuit is configured to:
Synchronizing content playback between the media device, the wireless audio output device, a second media device of a second infotainment system, and a second wireless audio output device paired with the second infotainment system, the second wireless audio output device being associated with the second media device; and
The control audio content is output by the wireless audio output device and the second audio output device.
In some embodiments, the circuitry is configured to control, in response to a request from the media device, that the audio content be additionally output by a second wireless audio output device paired with the second infotainment system, the second wireless audio output device being associated with a second media device of the second infotainment system.
Some embodiments relate to a (respective) information processing method for an infotainment system of a vehicle, wherein the information processing method comprises:
Pairing the wireless audio output device with the infotainment system via a pairing point of the plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices, wherein the wireless audio output device is paired with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point; and
The wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
The methods described herein are also implemented in some embodiments as a computer program that, when executed on a computer and/or processor, causes the computer and/or processor to perform the methods. In some embodiments, there is also provided a non-transitory computer readable recording medium having stored therein a computer program product which, when executed by a processor such as the above-described processor, causes the method described herein to be performed.
Returning to fig. 1, an embodiment of a vehicle 1 comprising an infotainment system 2 is schematically shown, which will be discussed below with reference to fig. 1 to 3.
The vehicle includes an infotainment system 2 and a plurality of seats O-1 to O-4, wherein the seat O-1 is a driver's seat.
The infotainment system 2 comprises an information processing device 3, here a vehicle computer, a plurality of media devices 4-1 to 4-4 and a plurality of pairing points 5-1 to 5-4.
The media device 4-1 is a display mounted in the middle of the front console and is associated with a pairing spot 5-1 in the left front door. The information processing apparatus 3 stores the association information.
The media device 4-2 is a mobile telecommunication device, here a smartphone, and is associated with a pairing point 5-2, which will be discussed with reference to fig. 3. The information processing apparatus 3 stores the association information.
The media device 4-3 is a display mounted behind the front left seat, the driver's seat O-1, and is associated with a mating point 5-3 in the rear left door. The information processing apparatus 3 stores the association information.
The media device 4-4 is a display mounted behind the front right seat O-2 and associated with a mating point 5-4 in the rear right door. The information processing apparatus 3 stores the association information.
Hereinafter, it is assumed that each seat is occupied. The person occupying seat O-1 is the driver and has a wireless audio output device 6-1, the person occupying seat O-2 has a wireless audio output device 6-2, the person occupying seat O-3 has a wireless audio output device 6-3, and the person occupying seat O-4 has a wireless audio output device 6-4.
Each occupant of seats O-2 through O-4 may wish to enjoy personal entertainment while the driver on seat O-1 may wish to obtain important information about driving conditions, etc., and each occupant may wish not to bother others.
Thus, each passenger of seats O-1 through O-4 may wish to have a dedicated audio output that does not disturb the other occupants so that they wish to associate their wireless audio output devices 6-1 through 6-4 with media devices 4-1 through 4-4, respectively.
For example, pairing of the wireless audio output device 6-3 with the infotainment system 2 and association with the media device 4-3 will be discussed below with reference to FIG. 2, FIG. 2 schematically showing a flow chart of an embodiment of the information processing method 20.
At 21, the occupant of seat O-3 moves wireless audio output device 6-3 closer to mating point 5-3. The pairing point 5-3 detects that the wireless audio output device 6-3 is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point 5-3 based on the signal strength of the wireless signal transmitted from the wireless audio output device 6-3.
Then, the pairing point 5-3 transmits an indication that the wireless audio output device 6-3 is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point 5-3 to the information processing device 3.
In response to the indication, the information processing device 3 pairs the wireless audio output device 6-3 with the infotainment system 2 via the pairing point 5-3.
At 22, the information processing device 3 associates the wireless audio output device 6-3 with the media device 4-3 in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point 5-3.
At 23, the information processing device 3 sends an instruction to the media device 4-3 via the pairing point 5-3 indicating that the media device 4-3 should suppress audio content output and should send any audio content to the information processing device 3, for example, because the media device 4-3 may have locally stored content for playback, e.g., video.
The occupant of the seat 4-3 uses the video application on the media device 4-3 and requests video content from the external network 7 at 24, wherein the information processing device 3 communicates with the external network 7 and downloads the desired video content at 25.
At 26, the information processing device 3 sends the visual content to the media device 4-3 via the pairing point 5-3 and the audio content to the wireless audio output device 6-3.
Thus, when the wireless audio output device 6-3 is associated with the media device 4-3, the information processing device 3 controls the audio content to be output by the wireless audio output device 6-3 instead of the media device 4-3.
Hereinafter, synchronous playback of content is discussed with reference to fig. 3, fig. 3 schematically showing a flowchart of an embodiment of the information processing method 30.
Some occupants may wish to watch the same movie together, however, they may wish not to disturb other occupants. It is assumed below that the occupants in the O-2 and O-3 seats may wish to watch the same movie together, which movie is downloaded in advance and stored on the information processing apparatus 3.
At 31, pairing of the wireless output device 6-3 and association with the media device 4-3 is performed as discussed with reference to fig. 2.
Further, at 31, media device 4-2 is first associated with pairing point 5-2, as will be discussed below.
The occupant in seat O-2 moves media device 4-2 (the smartphone) into proximity with mating point 52. The pairing point 5-2 detects that the media device 4-2 is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point 5-2 based on the signal strength of the wireless signal transmitted from the media device 4-2.
Then, the pairing point 5-2 transmits an indication to the information processing device 3 that the media device 4-2 is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point 5-2.
In response to the indication, the information processing device 3 associates the media device 4-2 with the infotainment system 2 via the pairing point 5-2.
Here, the information processing apparatus 3 first needs to associate the pairing point 5-2 with the media apparatus 4-2 because the pairing point 5-2 has not yet associated the media apparatus because there is no pre-installed display, for example, dedicated to the occupant in the seat O-2.
To avoid unnecessary repetition, reference is made to 21 to 26 discussed below with reference to fig. 2 for further pairing and association of the wireless audio output devices 6-2 and control of the audio content output by the wireless audio output devices 6-2 and 6-3.
At 32a, the occupant in seat O-3 requests, via media device 4-3, that the same movie (content for playback) be viewed by the occupant in seat O-2.
At 32b the information processing apparatus 3 forwards the request to the media apparatus 4-2 to obtain a confirmation that the content should be shared in a synchronized manner.
At 33, the media device 4-2 sends an acknowledgement to the information processing device 3.
At 34, the information processing device 3 sends the synchronized visual content to the media devices 4-2 and 4-3 and the synchronized audio content to the wireless audio output devices 6-2 and 6-3 via the pairing points 5-2 and 5-3, respectively.
Thus, the information processing device synchronizes content playback among the media device 4-2, the wireless audio output device 6-2, the media device 4-3, and the wireless audio output device 6-3.
Further, the information processing apparatus 3 controls the audio content to be output by the wireless audio output apparatus 6-2 and the wireless audio output apparatus 6-3.
Returning to fig. 1, the information processing apparatus 3 may obtain predetermined audio content, such as traffic report information, for example, from the external network 7, or may obtain navigation information from an executed navigation application, or may obtain environmental sounds, such as emergency vehicle sounds, via the microphone 8 of the vehicle 1.
The information processing apparatus 3 controls the predetermined audio content thus obtained, which is specific to the driver on the seat O-1, to be output by the paired wireless audio output apparatus 6-1 associated with the media apparatus 4-1 associated with the driver seat O-1.
Further, the information processing apparatus 3 may communicate with the second vehicle 9 via vehicle-to-vehicle communication (V2V) to share synchronous playback similar to that discussed above.
Fig. 4 schematically shows a flow chart of an embodiment of the information processing method 40, which will be discussed below.
The information processing method 40 may be performed by the information processing apparatus 3 of fig. 1.
At 41, the wireless audio output device is paired with the infotainment system via a pairing point of the plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices, wherein the wireless audio output device is paired with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point, as discussed herein.
At 42, a wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point, as discussed herein.
At 43, in response to a request from a media device, the audio content is controlled to be additionally output by a paired second wireless audio output device associated with a second media device of the plurality of media devices, as discussed herein.
At 44, the obtained predetermined audio content specific to the driver is controlled to be output by a paired second wireless audio output device associated with a second media device associated with the driver's seat, as discussed herein.
Fig. 5 schematically shows a flow chart of an embodiment of the information processing method 50, which will be discussed below.
The information processing method 50 may be performed by the information processing apparatus 3 of fig. 1.
At 51, the wireless audio output device is paired with the infotainment system via a pairing point of the plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices, wherein the wireless audio output device is paired with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point, as discussed herein.
At 52, a wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point, as discussed herein.
At 53, a second information processing device of a second infotainment system in a second vehicle is communicated, as discussed herein.
At 54, content playback is synchronized between the media device, the wireless audio output device, a second media device of the second infotainment system, and a second wireless audio output device paired with the second infotainment system, the second wireless audio output device associated with the second media device, as discussed herein.
At 55, the audio content is controlled to be output by the wireless audio output device and the second audio output device, as discussed herein.
Fig. 6 schematically shows a flow chart of an embodiment of an information processing method 60, which will be discussed below.
The information processing method 60 may be performed by the information processing apparatus 3 of fig. 1.
At 61, the wireless audio output device is paired with the infotainment system via a pairing point of the plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices, wherein the wireless audio output device is paired with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point, as discussed herein.
At 62, a wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point, as discussed herein.
At 63, a second information processing device of a second infotainment system in a second vehicle is communicated, as discussed herein.
At 64, in response to a request from the media device, the audio content is controlled to be additionally output by a second wireless audio output device paired with a second infotainment system, the second wireless audio output device being associated with a second media device of the second infotainment system, as discussed herein.
Fig. 7 schematically shows a block diagram of a multipurpose computer which may be used to implement an information processing device, for example, the information processing device 3 of fig. 1 or any of the media devices 4-1 to 4-4 of fig. 1.
The computer 130 may be implemented such that the computer substantially functions as an information processing device or a media device, as described herein. The computer has components 131-141 that may form circuitry, for example, circuitry of an information processing device, as discussed herein.
Embodiments that use software, firmware, programs, etc. to perform the methods described herein may be installed on computer 130, which is then configured as appropriate for the particular embodiment.
The computer 130 has a CPU 131 (central processing unit), and the CPU 131 can execute various types of processes and methods described herein, for example, according to a program stored in a Read Only Memory (ROM) 132, stored in a memory 137 and loaded into a Random Access Memory (RAM) 133, stored on a medium 140 that can be inserted into a corresponding drive 139.
The CPU 131, ROM 132, and RAM 133 are connected to a bus 141, which is in turn connected to an input/output interface 134. The amount of CPU, memory, and storage is merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that when computer 130 is used as an information processing device or a media device, the computer may be adapted and configured accordingly to meet the particular needs that arise.
At the input/output interface 134, several components are connected: an input 135, an output 136, a memory 137, a communication interface 138, and a drive 139, into which a medium 140 (optical disk, digital video disk, compact flash, etc.) may be inserted.
The input 135 may be a pointing device (mouse, graphical table, etc.), keyboard, microphone, camera, touch screen, etc.
The output 136 may have a display (liquid crystal display, cathode ray tube display, light emitting diode display, etc.), a speaker, etc.
The memory 137 may have a hard disk, a solid state drive, or the like.
The communication interface 138 may be adapted to communicate via, for example, a Local Area Network (LAN), a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), a mobile telecommunications system (GSM, UMTS, LTE, NR, etc.), bluetooth, infrared, etc.
It should be noted that the above description relates only to an example configuration of the computer 130. Alternative configurations may be implemented with additional or other sensors, storage devices, interfaces, etc. For example, the communication interface 138 may support other radio access technologies besides the mentioned UMTS, LTE and NR.
When computer 130 is used as an information processing device or media device, communication interface 138 may also have a corresponding air interface (providing, for example, E-UTRA protocols OFDMA (downlink) and SC-FDMA (uplink)) and network interface (implementing, for example, S1-AP, GTP-U, S-MME, X2-AP, etc. protocols). Further, computer 130 may have one or more antennas and/or antenna arrays. The present disclosure is not limited to any of the features of these protocols.
It should be appreciated that the embodiments describe a method with an exemplary sequence of method steps. However, the particular order of the method steps is presented for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as a constraint.
All of the elements and entities described in this specification and claimed in the appended claims may be implemented as integrated circuit logic, e.g., on a chip, if not otherwise specified, and the functions provided by such elements and entities may be implemented in software.
To the extent that the above disclosed embodiments are implemented at least in part using a software-controlled data processing apparatus, it will be appreciated that computer programs providing such software control, as well as transmission, storage or other media providing such computer programs, are contemplated as aspects of the present disclosure.
Note that the present technology can also be configured as follows.
(1) An information processing apparatus for an infotainment system of a vehicle, comprising circuitry configured to:
Pairing the wireless audio output device with the infotainment system via a pairing point of the plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices, wherein the wireless audio output device is paired with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point; and
The wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
(2) The information processing device of (1), wherein the circuitry is configured to control output of the audio content by the wireless audio output device instead of the media device when the wireless audio output device is associated with the media device.
(3) The information processing apparatus according to (1) or (2), wherein the circuit is configured to:
Synchronizing content playback between the media device, the wireless audio output device, a second media device of the plurality of media devices, and a paired second wireless audio output device associated with the second media device; and
The control audio content is output by the wireless audio output device and the second wireless audio output device.
(4) The information processing apparatus according to (3), wherein the content playback is synchronized in response to a request from the media apparatus.
(5) The information processing device of any one of (1) to (4), wherein the circuitry is configured to control audio content to be additionally output by a paired second wireless audio output device associated with a second media device of the plurality of media devices in response to a request from the media device.
(6) The information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein the circuit is configured to control the obtained predetermined audio content specific to the driver to be output by a paired second wireless audio output apparatus associated with a second media apparatus associated with the driver seat.
(7) The information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein the circuit is configured to communicate with a second information processing apparatus of a second infotainment system in a second vehicle.
(8) The information processing apparatus according to (7), wherein the circuit is configured to:
Synchronizing content playback between the media device, the wireless audio output device, a second media device of a second infotainment system, and a second wireless audio output device paired with the second infotainment system, the second wireless audio output device being associated with the second media device; and
The control audio content is output by the wireless audio output device and the second audio output device.
(9) The information processing device of (7) or (8), wherein the circuitry is configured to control, in response to a request from the media device, the audio content to be additionally output by a second wireless audio output device paired with a second infotainment system, the second wireless audio output device being associated with a second media device of the second infotainment system.
(10) An information processing method for an infotainment system of a vehicle, wherein the information processing method includes:
Pairing the wireless audio output device with the infotainment system via a pairing point of the plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices, wherein the wireless audio output device is paired with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point; and
The wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
(11) The information processing method according to (10), comprising:
When the wireless audio output device is associated with the media device, the audio content is controlled to be output by the wireless audio output device instead of the media device.
(12) The information processing method according to (10) or (11), comprising:
Synchronizing content playback between the media device, the wireless audio output device, a second media device of the plurality of media devices, and a paired second wireless audio output device associated with the second media device; and
The control audio content is output by the wireless audio output device and the second wireless audio output device.
(13) The information processing method according to (12), wherein the content playback is synchronized in response to a request from the media device.
(14) The information processing method according to (10) to (13), comprising:
in response to a request from a media device, the audio content is controlled to be additionally output by a paired second wireless audio output device associated with a second media device of the plurality of media devices.
(15) The information processing method according to any one of (10) to (14), comprising:
The obtained predetermined audio content specific to the driver is controlled to be output by a paired second wireless audio output device associated with a second media device associated with the driver's seat.
(16) The information processing method according to any one of (10) to (15), comprising:
communicate with a second information processing device of a second infotainment system in a second vehicle.
(17) The information processing method according to (16), comprising:
Synchronizing content playback between the media device, the wireless audio output device, a second media device of a second infotainment system, and a second wireless audio output device paired with the second infotainment system, the second wireless audio output device being associated with the second media device; and
The control audio content is output by the wireless audio output device and the second audio output device.
(18) The information processing apparatus according to (16) or (17), comprising:
In response to a request from the media device, the audio content is controlled to be additionally output by a second wireless audio output device paired with a second infotainment system, the second wireless audio output device being associated with a second media device of the second infotainment system.
(19) An infotainment system for a vehicle, comprising:
A plurality of media devices;
a plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices; and
An information processing apparatus comprising circuitry configured to:
Pairing the wireless audio output device with the infotainment system via a pairing point of the plurality of pairing points, wherein the wireless audio output device pairs with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point;
The wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
(20) A vehicle comprising an infotainment system, the infotainment system comprising:
A plurality of media devices;
a plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices; and
An information processing apparatus comprising circuitry configured to:
Pairing the wireless audio output device with the infotainment system via a pairing point of the plurality of pairing points, wherein the wireless audio output device pairs with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point;
The wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
(21) A computer program comprising program code which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform the method according to any one of (10) to (18).
(22) A non-transitory computer readable recording medium having stored therein a computer program product, which when executed by a processor, causes the method according to any one of (10) to (18) to be performed.

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1. An information processing apparatus for an infotainment system of a vehicle, comprising circuitry configured to:
Pairing a wireless audio output device with the infotainment system via a pairing point of a plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of a plurality of media devices, wherein the wireless audio output device is paired with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point; and
The wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
2. The information processing device of claim 1, wherein the circuitry is configured to control the audio content to be output by the wireless audio output device instead of the media device when the wireless audio output device is associated with the media device.
3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the circuit is configured to:
Synchronizing content playback between the media device, the wireless audio output device, a second media device of the plurality of media devices, and a paired second wireless audio output device associated with the second media device; and
Controlling the audio content to be output by the wireless audio output device and the second wireless audio output device.
4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the content playback is synchronized in response to a request from the media apparatus.
5. The information processing device of claim 1, wherein the circuitry is configured to control, in response to a request from the media device, that the audio content be additionally output by a paired second wireless audio output device associated with a second media device of the plurality of media devices.
6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the circuit is configured to control the obtained predetermined audio content specific to the driver to be output by a paired second wireless audio output device associated with a second media device associated with the driver seat.
7. The information processing device of claim 1, wherein the circuitry is configured to communicate with a second information processing device of a second infotainment system in a second vehicle.
8. The information processing apparatus of claim 7, wherein the circuit is configured to:
synchronizing content playback between the media device, the wireless audio output device, a second media device of the second infotainment system, and a second wireless audio output device paired with the second infotainment system, the second wireless audio output device associated with the second media device; and
The audio content is controlled to be output by the wireless audio output device and the second audio output device.
9. The information processing device of claim 7, wherein the circuitry is configured to control, in response to a request from the media device, that the audio content be additionally output by a second wireless audio output device paired with the second infotainment system, the second wireless audio output device being associated with a second media device of the second infotainment system.
10. An information processing method for an infotainment system of a vehicle, comprising:
Pairing a wireless audio output device with the infotainment system via a pairing point of a plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of a plurality of media devices, wherein the wireless audio output device is paired with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point; and
The wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
11. The information processing method according to claim 10, comprising:
When the wireless audio output device is associated with the media device, the audio content is controlled to be output by the wireless audio output device instead of the media device.
12. The information processing method according to claim 10, comprising:
Synchronizing content playback between the media device, the wireless audio output device, a second media device of the plurality of media devices, and a paired second wireless audio output device associated with the second media device; and
Controlling the audio content to be output by the wireless audio output device and the second wireless audio output device.
13. The information processing method of claim 12, wherein the content playback is synchronized in response to a request from the media device.
14. The information processing method according to claim 10, comprising:
in response to a request from the media device, the audio content is controlled to be additionally output by a paired second wireless audio output device associated with a second media device of the plurality of media devices.
15. The information processing method according to claim 10, comprising:
The obtained predetermined audio content specific to the driver is controlled to be output by a paired second wireless audio output device associated with a second media device associated with the driver's seat.
16. The information processing method according to claim 10, comprising:
communicate with a second information processing device of a second infotainment system in a second vehicle.
17. The information processing method according to claim 16, comprising:
synchronizing content playback between the media device, the wireless audio output device, a second media device of the second infotainment system, and a second wireless audio output device paired with the second infotainment system, the second wireless audio output device associated with the second media device; and
The audio content is controlled to be output by the wireless audio output device and the second audio output device.
18. The information processing method according to claim 16, comprising:
in response to a request from the media device, the audio content is controlled to be additionally output by a second wireless audio output device paired with the second infotainment system, the second wireless audio output device being associated with a second media device of the second infotainment system.
19. An infotainment system for a vehicle, comprising:
A plurality of media devices;
a plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices; and
An information processing apparatus comprising circuitry configured to:
Pairing a wireless audio output device with the infotainment system via a pairing point of a plurality of pairing points, wherein the wireless audio output device pairs with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point;
the wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
20. A vehicle comprising an infotainment system, the infotainment system comprising:
A plurality of media devices;
a plurality of pairing points, each pairing point associated with one of the plurality of media devices; and
An information processing apparatus comprising circuitry configured to:
Pairing a wireless audio output device with the infotainment system via a pairing point of a plurality of pairing points, wherein the wireless audio output device pairs with the infotainment system in response to an indication from the pairing point that the wireless audio output device is within a predetermined distance from the pairing point;
the wireless audio output device is associated with a media device of the plurality of media devices to output audio content by the wireless audio output device in response to pairing via the corresponding pairing point.
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