Filed Patents 1 patents
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft filed 1 patent application in the Hardware category.
The patent describes an in-car multiplayer gaming system that repurposes existing door-panel control screens as networked game consoles. These displays, typically used for passenger comfort controls, connect via Ethernet to enable gaming functionality within the vehicle.
BMW's single Hardware patent transforms the cabin experience by converting screens already embedded in door panels into a multiplayer gaming Platforms. Rather than installing dedicated gaming Hardware, the system leverages displays passengers normally use to adjust climate or seating settings. The vehicle's existing Ethernet network links these screens together, allowing occupants in different seats to play synchronized games against each other. This approach eliminates the need for additional consoles or controllers while utilizing communication infrastructure already present in the car.
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