The Personal Adaptive In-Car HMI: Integration of External Applications for Personalized Use

We describe an approach for integrating non-automotive applications into in-car-entertainment systems while taking account of manifold personalization capabilities within a mobile environment. Adaptive user interfaces are generated for external applications using well-known interaction and personalization concepts. The interaction concepts are defined via state-based interaction models and utilized for the integration of various applications in order to guarantee a common look and feel. Context-aware adaptations of the user interfaces are achieved by supporting the process of gathering an augmented user model with a personalization concept in form of personalization guidelines. We present and discuss an exemplary application for a personalized, safe in-car HMI that automatically adapts to the targeted design and interaction concept as well as to the personal needs of the user.