DE102016012164A1 - Method for informing a vehicle user - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for informing a vehicle user, wherein information from an environment of the vehicle (1) is detected by means of at least one detection unit (8) arranged in the vehicle (1). According to the invention, traffic-related information (I) from the environment of the vehicle (1) is detected, wherein at least one reference to the vehicle user for forming and maintaining an escape route (R) on a roadway (3) of the vehicle, depending on the detected traffic-relevant information (I) (1) is output acoustically and / or optically.

Description

The invention relates to a method for informing a vehicle user according to the preamble of claim 1.

From the prior art, detection units arranged in the vehicle are known. By means of the detection units, information of an environment of the vehicle is detected and output in the vehicle. For example, the information includes indications of traffic signs in the vicinity of the vehicle and / or a vehicle speed permitted in the surroundings of the vehicle.

The invention is based on the object to provide a comparison with the prior art improved method for informing a vehicle user.

The object is achieved by the features specified in claim 1.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

In the method for informing a vehicle user, information from an environment of the vehicle is detected by means of at least one detection unit arranged in the vehicle. According to the invention, traffic-related information from the surroundings of the vehicle is detected, wherein at least one reference to the vehicle user for forming and maintaining an escape route on a roadway of the vehicle is emitted acoustically and / or optically as a function of the recorded traffic-relevant information.

As traffic-relevant information, for example, at least information about a vehicle accident and / or congestion, a prevailing in an environment of the vehicle traffic condition and / or located in the vicinity of the vehicle emergency vehicle is determined.

By means of the method according to the invention, the driver is promptly requested to form a rescue lane. In particular, an education period of the emergency lane can be reduced if the driver receives the notice in good time about the formation and compliance with the emergency lane.

In particular, emergency vehicles can pass as far as possible unhindered and are not stopped by a lack of lane formation. As a result, the emergency vehicles reach the place of deployment more quickly, for example for firefighting and / or for the medical care of injured persons.

Embodiments of the invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to a drawing.

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1 schematically a vehicle with a device for informing a vehicle user.

The only 1 shows a vehicle 1 with a device 2 for the information of a vehicle user, not shown, of the vehicle 1 , The vehicle 1 is on a roadway 3 with two lanes 4 . 5 and a stance track 6 ,

The device 2 includes at least one in the vehicle 1 arranged output unit 7 for the information of the vehicle user. The output unit 7 includes, for example, a visual display unit and / or an acoustic speaker unit. For this purpose, the output unit 7 in an area of a dashboard of the vehicle 1 be arranged.

Furthermore, the output unit 7 to issue a notice to the vehicle user. Such an indication includes, for example, an indication of a predetermined and traffic situation-dependent driving behavior of the vehicle user on the road 3 , In particular, an indication, in particular in the form of a signaling, to form and maintain a rescue lane R on the road 3 issued to the vehicle user. This is the device 2 as an assistance system, in particular as an ambulance assistant trained.

The indication is in dependence of detected traffic-relevant information I from an environment of the vehicle 1 acoustically and / or optically in the vehicle 1 output. For example, the note comprises a text and / or voice message and / or an image representation of the traffic situation-dependent driving behavior.

For example, the vehicle user is requested to form the escape route R in the event of a preceding accident and / or congestion by the following message by means of the output unit 7 is issued: "Please make escape route". Alternatively or additionally, the hint may be from the vehicle 1 too busy lane 4 . 5 or stand-still 6 , ie in particular where the escape route R on the roadway 3 should be formed.

To capture the traffic-relevant information I, the device comprises 2 at least one registration unit 8th , For the evaluation of the recorded traffic-relevant information I and for the subsequent control of the output unit 7 includes the device 2 and / or the detection unit 8th For example, an evaluation and control unit 9 ,

The registration unit 8th is for example an image capture unit in the form of a camera, and / or a radar, Lidar and / or another sensor unit. In addition, the registration unit 8th a data processing unit and / or data transmission unit for the wireless transmission of the traffic-related information I between the vehicle 1 and another road user 10 to 12 exhibit.

For example, an accident report is from an accident vehicle 13 to the road users 10 to 12 , so close to the accident vehicle 13 located vehicles and to the vehicle 1 automatically transmitted. In addition, optionally or additionally, by the detection unit 8th one of a the the vehicle 1 approaching emergency vehicle 14 transmitted message.

Furthermore, the registration unit 8th adapted for wireless transmission and communication with an external data processing unit. The external data processing unit is for example a traffic jam and / or accident registration office.

For example, the wireless transmission takes place via a radio and / or mobile connection, a vehicle-to-vehicle and / or a vehicle-to-X communication.

As further traffic-relevant information I, in particular at least one information about the vehicle 1 accident and / or congestion ahead, one in an environment of the vehicle 1 prevailing traffic condition and / or in the environment of the vehicle 1 located emergency vehicle 14 determined.

Under traffic condition, for example, the vehicle 1 preceding, slowing traffic flow, a so-called stop-and-go behavior (German: stop-start behavior) of the vehicle 1 or a stoppage of the vehicle 1 and / or the road user 10 to 12 on the roadway 3 Understood.

To determine the prevailing traffic condition, at least one vehicle movement of the vehicle takes place 1 and / or other road users 10 to 12 detected.

On the basis of the recorded traffic-relevant information I, a necessity for the formation and maintenance of the rescue route R is determined and output as an indication to the vehicle user. Thus, the driver is promptly asked to form the rescue route R. In particular, therefore, the emergency vehicle 14 largely unhindered to the accident vehicle 13 happen and will not be stopped by a lack of lanes.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

vehicle

2

contraption

3

roadway

4, 5

lane

6

Standspur

7

output unit

8th

acquisition unit

9

Evaluation and control unit

10 to 12

road users

13

Damaged

14

emergency vehicle

I

traffic-relevant information

R

rescue alley

Claims (4)

Method for informing a vehicle user, wherein by means of at least one in the vehicle ( 1 ) arranged detection unit ( 8th ) Information from an environment of the vehicle ( 1 ), characterized in that traffic-relevant information (I) from the surroundings of the vehicle ( 1 ), wherein, depending on the traffic-relevant information (I) recorded, at least one indication to the vehicle user about the formation and maintenance of an escape route (R) on a roadway ( 3 ) of the vehicle ( 1 ) is output acoustically and / or optically. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that as traffic-relevant information (I) at least one information about - a the vehicle ( 1 ) Accident and / or congestion and / or - in an environment of the vehicle ( 1 ) prevailing traffic condition and / or - in the vicinity of the vehicle ( 1 ) emergency vehicle ( 14 ) is determined. A method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the prevailing traffic condition based on a determination of a vehicle movement of at least one in the environment of the vehicle ( 1 ) road user ( 10 to 12 ) and / or based on the vehicle movement of the vehicle ( 1 ) is determined. A method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the traffic-related information (I) from an external Data processing unit and / or by another road user ( 10 to 12 ) and / or from an accident vehicle ( 13 ) are transmitted wirelessly.

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