Pioneer’s patent involves a terminal device that can switch operation modes based on attachment and communication states with an on-board device in a vehicle. The device can differentiate between passenger and driver use, adjusting modes accordingly for safety and convenience. GlobalData’s report on Pioneer gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Pioneer, MPEG media transport processing was a key innovation area identified from patents. Pioneer's grant share as of February 2024 was 41%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Terminal device switches operation mode based on attachment and communication
The granted patent (Publication Number: US11913800B2) discloses a terminal device designed to be attached to a target device in a vehicle, enabling communication between the two. The device includes a controller that can switch between two operation modes based on the attachment state and communication status with the target device. The first mode is for passenger use, while the second mode is for the driver. The controller switches to the passenger mode when the device is not attached but communication is established, and to the driver mode when the device is attached and communication is established.
Furthermore, the patent details additional features of the terminal device, such as search processing for finding vehicle routes and sound output control for guiding vehicle movement in the passenger mode. In the driver mode, image output control is included for displaying guidance images on the device's screen. Additionally, there is a third mode for use outside the vehicle, with search processing for individual movement routes and options for sound or image guidance. The patent also covers an information processing method and computer-readable medium with instructions for switching operation modes based on attachment and communication states with the target device in the vehicle.
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