Ford has done it again, folks. They’ve given us yet another feature no one wants. A newly surfaced patent suggests Ford is working on an infotainment system that can read your lips and analyze your facial expressions when voice commands fail. While the idea behind it makes perfect sense, it makes you wonder whether automakers are solving real problems or creating new ones.A Backup for Noisy Cabins
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Voice control has become a staple in modern infotainment systems, even if many drivers rarely use it. Ford’s patent attempts to address one of its biggest weaknesses: background noise. In situations like driving a Mustang with the roof down or a Bronco with removable doors, microphones can struggle to pick up commands clearly. The proposed cloud-based system uses AI, interior cameras, and sensors to track lip movements and facial expressions when the “ambient noise level inside the vehicle is greater than the threshold.” So, while many buyers are asking Ford to make practical, affordable sedans once again, the American car …
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Author: Marnus Moolman
