Upgrade system for a motor vehicle, and method for assisting a driver in driving a motor vehicle

摘要

The field of use of a portable communication appliance (2)—for example a mobile telephone—is intended to be extended for assisting a driver in driving a motor vehicle (1). An upgrade system (10) for a motor vehicle (1) is provided, having a portable communication appliance (2) for providing at least one functionality which assists a driver in driving the motor vehicle (1). The portable communication appliance (2) can use image data from a camera (9) to infer a state of movement of a windscreen wiper (16, 17) on the motor vehicle (1). The portable communication appliance (2) then factors in this state of movement when providing the at least one functionality for driver assistance. An appropriate method is also provided.

主权项

1. An upgrade system for a motor vehicle, comprising a portable communication appliance for providing at least one functionality which assists a driver in driving the motor vehicle, wherein:
the portable communication appliance uses image data from a capture device to infer a state of movement of a windscreen wiper on the motor vehicle and factors in this state of movement when providing the at least one functionality, the upgrade system comprising:
the capture device which is separate from the portable communication appliance and which comprises a communication interface for wireless data transmission as an upgrade component for placement behind a windscreen, wherein the communication interface is used to upgrade the motor vehicle and to transmit image data wirelessly to the portable communication appliance, and wherein the capture device captures data about a surrounding area for the motor vehicle, and transmits the data to the portable communication appliance, wherein the portable communication appliance takes the data as a basis, and to factor in the state of movement of the windscreen wiper, for providing the at least one functionality which assists the driver in driving the vehicle.