US 9147297

US patent 9147297, titled "Infotainment system based on user profile," was filed on April 15, 2014, and issued on September 29, 2015. The original assignee was Flextronics AP LLC, and the current assignee is AutoConnect Holdings LLC. The sole inventor is Christopher P. Ricci.

Abstract:
The patent describes methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem, specifically focusing on providing an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment for an individual or group of individuals. The system delivers various outputs based on a user profile and determined context. These outputs can modify vehicle configurations, devices, buildings, or other associated systems. The configurations include comfort and interface settings adjustable according to user profile information. Furthermore, user profiles can track health data to make configuration adjustments that support the user's health.

Independent Claims Overview:

• Independent Claim 1: This claim describes a vehicle-based infotainment system. The system includes at least one processor and memory configured to store a user profile containing comfort and interface settings for a vehicle occupant, along with health data for that occupant. Sensors are used to obtain current environmental data within the vehicle and current physiological data from the occupant. The system is capable of comparing the stored health data with the current physiological data to determine if a health discrepancy exists. If a discrepancy is found, the system then adjusts a configuration of the vehicle based on this health discrepancy and the user profile's comfort settings. This adjustment aims to assist the occupant's health. The system further includes a display for presenting information to the occupant and a communication module for transmitting health data to a remote entity.

• Independent Claim 13: This claim outlines a method for providing an infotainment system based on a user profile within a vehicle. The method involves storing a user profile that includes comfort settings and interface settings, as well as health data, for a vehicle occupant. It then includes obtaining current environmental data within the vehicle and current physiological data from the occupant using various sensors. The core of the method is comparing the stored health data with the current physiological data to identify any health discrepancies. Based on a detected health discrepancy and the stored comfort settings from the user profile, the method proceeds to adjust a configuration of the vehicle to assist the occupant's health. The method also includes displaying information to the occupant via a display and transmitting health data to a remote entity through a communication module.

CAFC 2026 Dockets:
A search for CAFC 2026 dockets related to US patent 9147297 did not yield any direct results at this time. However, the Google Patents information indicates that the patent family has litigation, with a PTAB case IPR2026-00172 filed (though not instituted procedurally) and US cases filed in the Texas Eastern District Court and Delaware District Court in 2024. Since the specific query was for CAFC 2026 dockets, and no direct hits were found, I cannot confirm active CAFC litigation for the current year, though broader litigation exists.US patent 9147297, titled "Infotainment system based on user profile," was filed on April 15, 2014, and issued on September 29, 2015. The original assignee was Flextronics AP LLC, and the current assignee is AutoConnect Holdings LLC. The sole inventor is Christopher P. Ricci.

Abstract:
The patent describes methods and systems for a comprehensive vehicle ecosystem. Its primary goal is to provide an intuitive and comfortable environment for vehicle occupants by offering various outputs based on individual user profiles and detected contexts. The system can modify vehicle configurations, devices, buildings, or other associated systems, including comfort and interface settings, in response to user profile information. Additionally, the system can track user health data and adjust configurations to support the occupant's health.

Plain-language Overview of Independent Claims:

• Independent Claim 1: This claim describes a physical infotainment system for a vehicle. It comprises a processor and memory to store a user's profile, which includes their preferred comfort and interface settings, as well as personal health data. The system uses various sensors to gather real-time environmental data from inside the vehicle and physiological data from the occupant. It then compares the occupant's current health data with their stored health data to identify any health discrepancies. If a health issue is detected, the system automatically adjusts the vehicle's settings, drawing upon the user's stored comfort preferences, to help improve or manage the occupant's health. The system also features a display to show information and a communication module to send health data to an external, remote entity.

• Independent Claim 13: This claim outlines a method for operating the infotainment system described in Claim 1. The method begins by storing a user profile containing comfort and interface settings, as well as health data, for a vehicle occupant. Next, it involves collecting real-time environmental data from the vehicle interior and physiological data from the occupant using sensors. The method then performs a comparison between the occupant's current physiological data and their stored health data to determine if a health discrepancy exists. If such a discrepancy is found, the vehicle's configuration is adjusted based on this health discrepancy and the user's stored comfort settings to benefit the occupant's health. The method concludes by displaying relevant information to the occupant and transmitting the health data to a remote entity via a communication module.

CAFC 2026 Dockets:
As of April 26, 2026, a search for direct litigation related to US patent 9147297 within the CAFC 2026 dockets did not yield any results. However, broader litigation concerning this patent has been noted, including a PTAB case IPR2026-00172 (not instituted procedurally) and US District Court cases filed in 2024 in the Texas Eastern District Court and Delaware District Court. For instance, AutoConnect Holdings LLC filed patent infringement claims against Ford Motor Company in the Delaware District Court in 2024, asserting several patents, including US9147297.