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Interactive method for helping the driver of a motor vehicle to adopt an economical driving style and vehicle using this method

  • US 8,573,976 B2
  • Filed: 06/12/2008
  • Issued: 11/05/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/19/2007
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Computer-implemented interactive driving assistance method to assist the driver of a vehicle, comprising implementing the following algorithm with a computer in the vehicle:

  • selecting from a database stored in a computer memory a desired driving style, wherein said database includes at least one driving style,detecting a vehicle scenario by analyzing first data on operation parameters of the vehicle, taken from a communications network of the vehicle,analyzing a technique of the driver during this scenario by analyzing second data on operation parameters of the vehicle, taken from the communications network of the vehicle,selecting from the database a recommended driver technique for the scenario, corresponding to the desired driving style, wherein said database includes a plurality of different driver behavior characteristics,comparing said driver technique with the recommended driver technique, andidentifying points of technique considered to be improvable, andselecting from the database and transmitting an audio and/or video message with information inviting the driver to correct his technique on at least the most critical point.

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