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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Lighting control apparatus with diagnosis and warning feature

Номер: US20120001547A1
Автор: Daisuke Nishitani, Takahiro Nakano, Takahito Nishii, Tsutomu Kamizono, Yasutoshi Horii
Принадлежит: Denso Corp

A lighting control apparatus for a vehicle is provided which works to diagnose a malfunction of a light source which includes a plurality of lighting devices such as LEDs and emits light outside the vehicle. The lighting control apparatus determines a state of the vehicle. When the light source is determined to be malfunctioning, the lighting control apparatus operates the light source in one of predetermined warning lighting modes which is selected based on the state of the vehicle. This attracts a vehicle user's attention to the malfunctioning light source.

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Номер записи: 1
15-10-2019 дата публикации

Устройство оповещения водителя о неправильности нажатия на педаль "акселератора" во время езды

Номер: RU0000193156U1
Автор: Владимир Сергеевич Спасский
Принадлежит: Владимир Сергеевич Спасский

Настоящая полезная модель относится к электрооборудованию транспортных средств, а именно к тормозному управлению автомобиля, и предназначается преимущественно для первоначальной подготовки водительского состава, для водителей с замедленной реакцией, для водителей «паникующих» при стрессовой ситуации, для водителей чувствующих себя уверенней при контроле своих действий.Предлагаемой полезной моделью решается задача информирования водителя о прекращении разгона автомобиля при ошибочном нажатии на педаль «акселератора» вместо нажатия на педаль тормоза путем использования звуковой сигнализации.При плавном нажатии на педаль 1 «акселератора», изменение исходного положения, показанного на чертеже, не происходит. При резком нажатии на педаль «акселератора» происходит ускоренное движение магнита 10 в полости катушки 9, в результате этого формируется импульс тока такой амплитуды, при которой происходит срабатывание порогового элемента 4, с одновременным изменением состояния датчика 6 положения педали «акселератора» (его контакты замыкаются). Срабатывает коммутирующее устройство 3, на звуковой сигнализатор 7 подается питание, последние включаются - водитель получает извещение о неправильности нажатия на педаль «акселератора». При возвращении в исходное положение педали «акселератора» размыкаются контакты геркон 6, схема возвращается в исходное состояние. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 193 156 U1 (51) МПК B60Q 1/44 (2006.01) B60Q 1/54 (2006.01) B60K 28/10 (2006.01) B60Q 5/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B60Q 1/44 (2019.08); B60Q 1/54 (2019.08); B60K 28/10 (2019.08); B60Q 5/00 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019122070, 10.07.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Спасский Владимир Сергеевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 15.10.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 15.10.2019 Бюл. № 29 1 9 3 1 5 6 R U (54) Устройство оповещения водителя о неправильности ...

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Номер записи: 2
30-11-2021 дата публикации

Устройство аварийного торможения транспортного средства

Номер: RU0000208048U1
Автор: Александр Анатольевич Шепель, Александр Николаевич Бабакин, Александр Юрьевич Фомин, Алексей Васильевич Савельев, Андрей Анатольевич Припутин, Андрей Иванович Палюх, Андрей Николаевич Поневенкин, Артём Юрьевич Сергеев, Владимир Гиоргиевич Горовой, Даниил Александрович Стрельцов, Дмитрий Алексеевич Радченко, Дмитрий Борисович Зубатыкин, Дмитрий Григорьевич Ермак, Дмитрий Михайлович Вертаков, Евгений Николаевич Лямзин, Иван Игоревич Скориков, Карим Камилович Камилов, Константин Анатольевич Беляев, Константин Романович Зверев, Людмила Александровна Василенко, Максим Алексеевич Юматов, Максим Иванович Чучин, Марат Арсенович Гасангусейнов, Раиль Мадзакиевич Галин, Родион Олегович Бузыгин, Светлана Валерьевна Шевцова, Сергей Андреевич Симаков, Сергей Юрьевич Скляров, Юрий Владимирович Тимофеев, Ярослав Владимирович Решетняк
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное казенное военное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Военный университет" Министерства обороны Российской Федерации

Предложение относится к области транспортного машиностроения, в частности к пневматической тормозной системе транспортных средств и предназначается преимущественно для первоначальной подготовки водительского состава, для водителей с замедленной реакцией и водителей, чувствующих себя более уверенно при контроле своих действий.Техническим результатом предложения является обеспечение автоматизации торможения транспортного средства при ошибочном нажатии водителем на педаль акселератора вместо педали тормоза.Технический результат достигается тем, что установлен электропневмоклапан, подключенный к пневматической системе автомобиля и пневматическому цилиндру, расположенному под педалью тормоза и состоящему из штуцера подачи сжатого воздуха, мембраны с закрепленным на ней подпружиненным витой пружиной штоком, механически воздействующим на толкатель тормозного крана. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 208 048 U1 (51) МПК B60Q 1/44 (2006.01) B60Q 5/00 (2006.01) B60Q 1/52 (2006.01) B60Q 9/00 (2006.01) B60K 28/10 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B60Q 1/44 (2021.05); B60Q 5/00 (2021.05); B60Q 1/52 (2021.05); B60Q 9/00 (2021.05); B60K 28/10 (2021.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021108800, 31.03.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 30.11.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 30.11.2021 Бюл. № 34 2 0 8 0 4 8 (73) Патентообладатель(и): ФЕДЕРАЛЬНОЕ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЕ КАЗЕННОЕ ВОЕННОЕ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЕ УЧРЕЖДЕНИЕ ВЫСШЕГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ "ВОЕННЫЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ" МИНИСТЕРСТВА ОБОРОНЫ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (RU) R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 193156 U9, 15.10.2019. RU 193904 U1, 20.11.2019. RU 193481 U1, 30.10.2019. (54) УСТРОЙСТВО АВАРИЙНОГО ТОРМОЖЕНИЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (57) Реферат: Предложение относится к области первоначальной подготовки водительского транспортного машиностроения, в частности к состава, для водителей с замедленной реакцией и пневматической тормозной ...

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Номер записи: 3
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Gravity Controlled Lighting device

Номер: US20120013256A1
Автор: Kevin F. McDermott
Принадлежит: Individual

A lighting device having a housing incorporating an electrical circuit, a light source and a source of power with a gravity controller. The gravity controller regulates the power applied to the light source in response to the relationship between the position angle and the tilt angle of the lighting device with respect to the vertical. The lighting device has a storage orientation wherein the light source is non-energized and a transporting or use orientation wherein the light source is energized. A plurality of lighting devices are mounted on a storage bracket in a non-energized orientation. A plurality of lighting devices are mounted on a carrier having a changeable orientation, wherein the lighting devices are energized during transporting and non-energized during storage.

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Номер записи: 4
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Seat Belt Usage Indication

Номер: US20120026331A1
Автор: Donna C. Winner, James E. Winner, Jr.
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention provides notification externally of a vehicle that the vehicle's seatbelts are not being used or are being used improperly. In a first embodiment, an external lamp is connected to a seat belt interlock. If a seat belt is being used properly during vehicle operations, the external lamp will not be illuminated, but if the seat belt is not being used or is being used improperly during vehicle operations, the external lamp will be illuminated. In a second embodiment, a transmitter generates a signal if a seat belt is not being used or is being used improperly during vehicle operations. The signal is transmitted to a receiver that is in electrical communication with a camera in the immediate vicinity. Upon receipt of such a signal, the camera and a video recorder will be activated and a visual image or a sequence of visual images of the vehicle will be taken and recorded. In a third embodiment, a transmitter generates a signal if a seat belt is not being used or is being used improperly during vehicle operations. A law enforcement vehicle such as a police car includes a receiver adapted to receive the signal and an annunciator. When the receiver receives a signal, the annunicator will be activated and a law enforcement officer in the police car will be notified that a vehicle is being operated nearby in violation of the seatbelt-usage laws. Consequently, the law enforcement officer will be able to locate the vehicle and take appropriate enforcement action.

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Номер записи: 5
08-03-2012 дата публикации

Emergency vehicle traffic directional lights

Номер: US20120056757A1
Автор: Bobby Caudill
Принадлежит: Individual

A removable vehicle directional light unit for use on a police or emergency vehicle which will be highly visible from a long distance for directing traffic to one or more specified lanes to reduce congestion and avoid accidents, particularly accidents involving police and emergency vehicles parked in the vicinity. The device is removably installed onto the rear window, mounted on the rear deck, or mounted on the trunk or top of the vehicle when in use and has a plurality of highly visible flashing lights configured in the shape of an arrow pointing in the direction leading away from a traffic blockage. The vehicle directional light unit includes a control box with a selector switch and flasher units to cause light groupings to flash in a selected pattern indicating the intended lane or lanes which approaching traffic should use.

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Номер записи: 6
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Automotive lamp and controlling method for the same

Номер: US20120075875A1
Автор: Byoungki Ji, Youngho Son
Принадлежит: SL Corp

Disclosed is an automotive lamp and a method for controlling the same, and more particularly, to an automotive lamp capable of informing an ambient vehicle approaching from behind of a vehicle state by irradiating light forming a road pattern indicating the vehicle state to at least an area behind the vehicle, and a method for controlling the same. The automotive lamp includes a detection unit which detects a vehicle state; and lamp units, controlled by a control unit, which irradiates light forming a road pattern indicating the vehicle state to at least an area behind a vehicle.

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Номер записи: 7
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Device for Illuminating Target Surface Including an Integrated Switch

Номер: US20120113661A1
Автор: Robert Shamitz, William Harrop
Принадлежит: Stoneridge Control Devices Inc

A device for illuminating a target surface of a vehicle. The device includes a base and a top cover coupled to the base. The top cover includes a perimeter wall portion and an actuator portion coupled to the perimeter wall portion. The actuator portion extends generally downward between walls of the perimeter wall portion toward the base and is movable toward the base for changing the state of a switch upon application of an external force to the actuator portion. A light source is coupled to the base and positioned for illuminating the target surface through the actuator portion.

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Номер записи: 8
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Crash warning system for motor vehicles

Номер: US20120126997A1
Автор: Philippe Bensoussan
Принадлежит: BCS Business Consulting Services Pte Ltd

A system adapted to provide a warning to a motorist that a nearby vehicle has been in an accident. Embodiments include a crash detector operable to detect a crash of a vehicle, a transmitter to transmit a warning signal (typically, radio frequency) from the crashed vehicle, a receiver to receive a transmitted crash warning signal, and a display to warn the operator of an approaching vehicle of the crash. Some embodiments incorporate feedback from a vehicle's air-bag deployment circuitry to provide a trigger effective to broadcast the crash warning signal. Desirably, the operator of an approaching vehicle is provided with at least one, if not both, of a visual and an audible warning signal. Certain embodiments provide such audible and/or visual warning to approaching vehicles via the transmitted warning signal and a display and/or speaker carried in the approaching vehicle. Sometimes, audible and visual warnings may be transmitted directly from the crashed vehicle.

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Номер записи: 9
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Illuminated vehicular sign

Номер: US20120224383A1
Автор: MICHAEL SHIPMAN
Принадлежит: Individual

An illuminated vehicular sign is provided including a vehicle and luminescent planar sheet. The luminescent planar sheet is constructed to provide illuminated alpha-numeric characters which are mounted to the horizontal planar surfaces of a vehicle. The alpha-numeric characters are mounted substantially horizontally so as to be seen from the air such as by helicopters or planes.

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Номер записи: 10
27-09-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus for optical inspection

Номер: US20120242986A1
Автор: Cooper S.K. Kuo, Ron Tsai, Steven Lee
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus for optical inspection comprises a platform extending in a first direction, a transmitting unit for transporting at least one carrier in the first direction from an input port to an output port thereof, each of the at least one carrier to support one of at least one object to be inspected, a first detector disposed above the platform and extending in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction for inspecting the at least one object on the at least one carrier, the first detector including a first scanner extending in the second direction between the input port and the output port, and a first roller set between the first scanner and the input port to apply force onto a surface of each of the at least one object.

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Номер записи: 11
25-10-2012 дата публикации

Warning Light System for Emergency Vehicles

Номер: US20120268266A1
Автор: John E. McLoughlin, Kiam Meng Toh, Neocles G. Athanasiades
Принадлежит: Individual

A vehicle-mounted warning light system comprises a housing containing a central light surrounded by several sets of outer lights. A controller is programmed to light the central first, and then each set of outer lights in sequence, while at the same time increasing the intensity of the lights, so that the system appears to an observer to be a single light that is getting bigger and brighter. This creates the illusion that the vehicle is travelling toward the observer faster than it actually is, thus prompting the observer to quickly yield right-of-way.

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Номер записи: 12
15-11-2012 дата публикации

Electrical interface and method

Номер: US20120289082A1
Автор: Michael V. Kalavitz
Принадлежит: Individual

A mounting base is disclosed comprising: a base housing configured to retain an electrical connector at a first base housing end and a flexible shaft at a second base housing end, the base housing providing an electrical path between the electrical connector and a first electrical wire in the flexible shaft; a contact spring for providing an electrical connection to a power terminal on the electrical connector; a insulation sleeve enclosing the contact spring; a contact eyelet electrically attached to a second electrical wire in the flexible shaft, the contact eyelet in electrical contact with the contact spring; and a grounding collar disposed against an end of the flexible shaft, the grounding collar disposed within an interior channel in the second base housing end.

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Номер записи: 13
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Disabled auto alert - (Portable Emergency Flasher)

Номер: US20120299720A1
Автор: Karl Colon Griner
Принадлежит: Individual

1. A new, self contained, Disabled Auto Alert device(portable emergency flasher device), primarily but not limited to, the identification at a reasonable distance of a disabled or elderly persons as being in a state of distress or in need of assistance along a public roadway or other places. The selection and utilization of a distinctive color of the flashing light source (purple/magenta) is critical to the functional utility of the device. This purpose of the unique color is to prevent confusion with other common emergency lighting devices. Examples include the blue lights of police vehicles, red and amber (yellow) lights common to official emergency vehicles such as fire trucks and ambulances or the colors of traffic control lights and road hazard signaling. The intent of the flasher is to radiate the light of suitable color and brightness in all directions of approximately a half hemisphere or along a more or less horizontal plane. 2. The light production occurs by using a plurality of methods. For example, a single light source of the appropriate color, with suitable optics generating the desired illumination pattern, or by the use of multiple light sources with or without optics to achieve the same result. The light source may be a combination of colored light emitting devices mixed in certain ratios that yield the desired color.

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Номер записи: 14
13-12-2012 дата публикации

Vehicle approach notification device of saddle-ridden electric-powered vehicle

Номер: US20120312609A1
Автор: Kazuhiko Tanaka, Masahiro Akiba, Ryuji Akiba, Satoru Shimizu, Tomoyuki Takewaka
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

Provided is a vehicle approach notification device of a saddle-ridden electric-powered vehicle that outputs a notification sound for notifying the approach of a vehicle. The saddle-ridden electric-powered vehicle includes a front cover that covers the periphery of a head pipe of a vehicle body frame. The sound emission device is located inside the front cover, the front cover has an air opening for taking in air from an outside, and a ventilation passage that is a passage of the air from the air opening and is used for cooling at least one of a power engine of the saddle-ridden electric-powered vehicle and electric components, and the sound emission device is arranged in the ventilation passage.

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Номер записи: 15
07-03-2013 дата публикации

Impact-Warning and Prevention Device

Номер: US20130057398A1
Автор: Man WEN
Принадлежит: Individual

An impact-warning and prevention device in the shape of a license plate holder is disclosed, where some strong LED lights will be activated to shine focused light at the driver in the aft vehicle, so that the aft driver gets sufficient warning for slowing down or keeping a safer distance, if the aft vehicle is coming too close to the vehicle equipped with device of present application.

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Номер записи: 16
07-03-2013 дата публикации

Rear trim strip for a motor vehicle, and a method for the production of a rear trim strip

Номер: US20130058120A1
Автор: Heiko Schütz
Принадлежит: Huf Huelsbeck and Fuerst GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a rear trim strip for a motor vehicle, having at least one base support and at least one luminous body which is arranged on an opening of the base support in order to illuminate the outer area of the motor vehicle, having an actuating element arranged on the base support, wherein a switch can be actuated by means of said actuating element, whereby it is possible to activate a lock on the motor vehicle, such that a lid is attached on the base support, the lid is designed having an electronics board which projects into the base support, wherein an electronic device, including the switch, is arranged on said electronics board, and the lid is designed in such a manner that a reliable transmission of force takes place through the electronics board when the actuating element is actuated.

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Номер записи: 17
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Integrated baby on board alarm

Номер: US20130194089A1
Автор: Cesar Augusto Estrada
Принадлежит: Individual

A wireless alarm for an automobile comprising a wireless carbon dioxide/smoke sensor, a wireless temperature sensor, a wireless movement sensor, at least one wireless warning electronic display, at least one wireless alarm buckle adapter, and a processor, said processor further comprising a wireless transmitter, said transmitter emitting at least one signal to the internet; wherein, said processor identifies that one of said wireless sensors is tripped and submits at least one signal to alert that a person or child is left inside the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 18
05-09-2013 дата публикации

HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES

Номер: US20130229289A1
Автор: Bensoussan Philippe, Burnison Chantal
Принадлежит: BCS Business Consulting Services Pte Ltd

A system adapted to provide a warning to a vehicle operator of nearby hazards, e.g., that a nearby vehicle has been in a collision or is otherwise inoperable. Embodiments include a detector operable to detect a hazard, a transmitter to transmit a warning signal, a receiver to receive a transmitted warning signal, and a display to warn the operator of an approaching vehicle of the hazard. Some embodiments incorporate feedback from a vehicle's airbag deployment circuitry to provide a trigger effective to broadcast the warning signal. The operator of an approaching vehicle may be provided with a visual and/or an audible warning signal, e.g., via a cellular telephone. Certain embodiments provide such warning to approaching vehicles via the transmitted warning signal and a display and/or speaker carried in the approaching vehicle. Audible and visual warnings may be transmitted directly from the crashed vehicle. 1. A system comprising:a first detector structured to be carried onboard a first vehicle and adapted to detect a first hazard and to consequently cause a first output therefrom;a first transmitter in communication with the first detector and operable to broadcast a first remote warning signal therefrom subsequent to receiving the first output;a first receiver structured to be carried onboard the first vehicle and operable to receive an external remote warning signal transmitted by another transmitter; and the display device is structured to visually convey an estimate of the distance to a location of an external hazard associated with the external remote warning;', 'each of a plurality of audible noises is individually assigned to one of a plurality of discrete distance estimates; and', 'a speaker is operably associated with the system to broadcast the noise corresponding to the estimate of the distance., 'a first local warning device in operable communication with the first receiver and configured to provide a warning to an occupant of the first vehicle, the ...

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Номер записи: 19
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Light distribution control apparatus and light distribution control method

Номер: US20130238186A1
Автор: Makoto Aimura
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

In a case where a light distribution control apparatus judges that there is a possibility that a driver's own vehicle and an animal will contact each other if it is assumed that the animal remains at the present position, then it controls headlight such that the head of the animal is out of the illuminating range of the headlight. In a case where the light distribution control apparatus judges that there is no possibility that the driver's own vehicle and the animal will contact each other if it is assumed that the animal remains at the present position, then it controls the headlight such that the head of the animal is within the illuminating range of the headlight.

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Номер записи: 20
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus For Social Telematics

Номер: US20130238441A1
Автор: Alexander Flavio Panelli
Принадлежит: OEOEO LLC

In a first embodiment, the present invention permits an occupant of a vehicle to enter a message, with a handheld communications device having Wide Area Network (WAN) capability, and to have the message externally displayed for reading by persons who are not occupants of the vehicle. The message is displayed by an on-board telematic unit. In addition to a display, the telematic unit can contain a variety of sensors and/or effectors. Sensor readings from a vehicle X can be updated, approximately continuously, in a record (of a vehicle-oriented database) that stores information particular to vehicle X. The vehicle-oriented database can provide an open Application Programming Interface, in order to serve as a platform for a wide variety of application programs (or Apps). An App is presented that permits a person to contact the occupants, of a vehicle X, based only upon information from vehicle X's license plate.

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Номер записи: 21
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Universal trailer light unit

Номер: US20130242584A1
Автор: Chris Riley, Steve Rovtar, Thomas Smith
Принадлежит: Individual

A universal automotive light includes a main housing constructed and arranged for accommodating a stop/tail/turn light assembly, a pair of opposed side marker apertures disposed on either side of stop/tail/turn light assembly, and a side marker light assembly constructed and arranged for engagement in a selected one of the side marker apertures.

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Номер записи: 22
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Display System For A Motor Vehicle

Номер: US20130282226A1
Автор: Rainer Pollmann
Принадлежит: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

A display system is provided for a motor vehicle including a display and a control unit for controlling the display. The control unit is adapted to receive vehicle data via an interface and to represent the vehicle data on the display. The display is attached in an outer region of the vehicle body of the motor vehicle.

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Номер записи: 23
21-11-2013 дата публикации

Motorcycle and helmet providing advance driver assistance

Номер: US20130311075A1
Автор: Antonio Moya Carrillo, David Muscat, Diego Alejandro Alvarez Alonso, Enrique Chavez, Juan Rivera Cruz, Vinh H Tran
Принадлежит: Continental Automotive Systems Inc

A safety system for motorcycle comprises at least one sensor mounted to the motorcycle to sense a feature of an environment surrounding the vehicle. An electronic control unit is configured to receive a signal from the at least one sensor and determine a probability that a safety incident may occur based upon the at least one feature. The probability is compared to at least a first threshold and the electronic control unit is configured to send at least one indicator signal when the at least one feature is above the first threshold. The indicator signal may be displayed on a helmet display. The safety system may be one of blind spot detection, forward collision alert, rear collision alert, cross-traffic alert, merging-traffic alert, lane departure warning, and traffic sign recognition.

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Номер записи: 24
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle headlight state monitoring methods, systems and processor-readable media

Номер: US20130321142A1
Автор: George Cunha CARDOSO, Graham Pennington, Yao Rong Wang
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

A video-based vehicle headlight state monitoring method and system. A vehicle image can be captured by an image-capturing unit and converted to a grayscale image. The grayscale image can be processed to locate a front license plate and identify a position of a headlight region in front of the vehicle utilizing an algorithm. An average digital count with respect to brightness of the headlight region can be compared with average digital count with respect to brightness of several parts of the vehicle and a background region to determine the vehicle headlights ON/OFF status. The headlights can be considered ON if the digital count level of the headlight region is higher than the digital count of the several parts of the vehicle and the background region. A warning signal can be initiated to turn the headlights on during a special situation utilizing a signal generator.

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Номер записи: 25
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Mast

Номер: US20130335972A1
Автор: Hannes Hübner, Werner Spessert
Принадлежит: GEROH GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a mast having a functional arrangement comprising an active area ( 5 ), by means of which the environment of the mast can be affected and/or the effect of the mast environment can be registered, and having a second segment ( 2, 2′ ) telescopically displaceable along the mast axis relative to a first segment ( 1, 2 ) of the mast and enclosed circumferentially by the first segment with respect to the mast axis in a collapsed state and comprising an exposed shell area ( 4 ) in the extended state, wherein the active area ( 5 ) extends at least partially across the shell area ( 4 ). 1 1 Translator's note: For consistency I have used the translation of words/terms throughout in line with the abstract accompanying the diagram on the first page, although there could be different variations, e.g. ‘section’ for ‘segment’ etc., which would also be valid.

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Номер записи: 26
02-01-2014 дата публикации

LIGHTING DEVICE WITH ANIMATED SEQUENTIAL LIGHT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20140002254A1
Автор: Reuschel Jens Dietmar, Schmitz Christoph
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A lighting device has a first panel, which has an underside and an upper side, and a plurality of lighting elements which illuminate the first panel from the underside. The first panel has a plurality of transparent and non-transparent elements which are arranged one adjacent to the other in an alternating fashion and which each extend completely from the underside to the upper side. The lighting elements are controlled by a control device which is designed to bring about a predefinable spatial brightness profile in a space on the upper side of the first panel. 110.-. (canceled)11. A lighting device for a motor vehicle comprising:a first plate having a bottom side and a topside and multiple transparent and nontransparent elements arranged in alternating succession and extending from the bottom side to the top side;multiple lighting elements; anda control device controlling the lighting elements and configured to achieve a predeterminable local intensity profile in a space on the topside of the first plate.12. The lighting device of claim 11 , wherein the control device controls the lighting elements so as to achieve a running light effect with the lighting elements.13. The lighting device of claim 11 , wherein the control device is constructed for changing a light intensity or color of individual ones of the lighting elements or of multiple ones of the lighting elements.14. The lighting device of claim 11 , wherein the control device has an input for receiving a sensor signal claim 11 , and the lighting elements are controllable in dependence on the sensor signal.15. The lighting device of claim 11 , wherein the control device is constructed to control the lighting elements so that multiple of the lighting elements cause a continuous intensity profile between the intensity zero and a predeterminable maximal value.16. The lighting device of claim 11 , wherein the control device is constructed to control the lighting elements so that a wave shaped intensity profile ...

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Номер записи: 27
09-01-2014 дата публикации

Vehicle lamp system

Номер: US20140009065A1
Автор: Masaru Sasaki, Takeshi Masuda
Принадлежит: Koito Manufacturing Co Ltd

A vehicle lamp system 1 includes a plurality of light source units 22 R and 22 L and a controller 14 which controls the plurality of light source units 22 R and 22 L. The controller 14 sequentially turns on the plurality of light source units 22 R and 22 L when signals for operating a vehicle 10 are input. Thereby, it is possible to call attention to surrounding vehicles or pedestrians when starting the vehicle 10 . The vehicle lamp system 1 can call attention to surrounding vehicles or pedestrians when starting a host vehicle.

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Номер записи: 28
09-01-2014 дата публикации

Electrically conductive screw connection and special bushing for a screw connection of said type

Номер: US20140011409A1
Автор: Thorsten Schraer, Wolfgang Giraud
Принадлежит: RUIA GLOBAL FASTENERS AG

An electrically conductive screw connection between two parts ( 10, 12 ) which are screwed to one another by means of a screw ( 16 ) with a screw head ( 18 ) and with a shank ( 22 ) with an external thread ( 24 ) and by means of a nut ( 28 ), wherein the screw ( 16 ) runs through a bore ( 14 ) in one part ( 10 ), wherein the electrical contact between the other part ( 12 ) and the screw ( 16 ) is produced by teeth ( 27 ) on the workpiece-side surface of the screw head ( 18 ) and/or of the nut ( 28 ) or of a washer ( 30 ) arranged between the nut ( 28 ) and the other part ( 12 ), whereas the contact between the screw ( 16 ) and one part ( 10 ) is produced by a bushing ( 34; 34′ ) which is formed so as to be radially elastic and which is arranged coaxially with respect to the shank ( 22 ) of the screw ( 16 ) in a portion ( 15 ) of the bore ( 14 ) with an enlarged inner diameter.

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Номер записи: 29
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Exterior mirror system for a vehicle

Номер: US20140015975A1
Автор: Michiel P. van de Ven, Niall R. Lynam, Peter J. Whitehead, Rick Mousseau, Todd W. Pastrick
Принадлежит: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

An exterior mirror system for a vehicle includes driver-side and passenger-side exterior rearview mirror assemblies including respective driver-side and passenger-side light modules and driver-side and passenger-side cameras. The light modules provide a driver-side indicator and a passenger-side indicator. The driver-side light module and the passenger-side light modules are disposed at respective mirror housing portions and move therewith when the exterior mirror housing portion moves relative to the mounting portion between its normal operating position and its folded position. The driver-side camera and the passenger-side camera are part of a multi-camera vision system of the vehicle, and the multi-camera vision system has a display device that is operable to display images for viewing by a driver of the vehicle. The displayed images displayed by the display device may include an image portion derived from image data captured by at least one of the driver-side camera and the passenger-side camera.

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Номер записи: 30
30-01-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE PERIPHERY ALERT DEVICE

Номер: US20140028451A1
Автор: KAWASAKI Tomoya, KOMOGUCHI Tetsuya, TAKAHASHI Yoshihiko
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A vehicle periphery alert device is installed in a vehicle that operates when the vehicle starts to reverse from a parked state. The vehicle periphery alert device includes a detecting unit configured to detect a position and a movement direction of another vehicle behind the vehicle; an alert operation activating unit configured to perform a predetermined alert operation in the vehicle; and a control unit configured to set a virtual alert area behind the vehicle according to an angle formed by a movement direction of the vehicle and the movement direction of the another vehicle, and to activate the alert operation activating unit when a condition, including that the position of the another vehicle is in the alert area that has been set, is satisfied. 1. A vehicle periphery alert device installed in a vehicle that operates when the vehicle starts to reverse from a parked state , the vehicle periphery alert device comprising:a detecting unit configured to detect a position and a movement direction of another vehicle behind the vehicle;an alert operation activating unit configured to perform a predetermined alert operation in the vehicle; anda control unit configured to set a virtual alert area behind the vehicle according to an angle formed by a movement direction of the vehicle and the movement direction of the another vehicle, and to activate the alert operation activating unit when a condition, including that the position of the another vehicle is in the alert area that has been set, is satisfied.2. The vehicle periphery alert device according to claim 1 , whereinthe control unit is configured to determine a distance between the vehicle and a furthest end part from the vehicle in the alert area, according to the angle formed by the movement direction of the vehicle and the movement direction of the another vehicle.3. The vehicle periphery alert device according to claim 2 , whereinthe control unit is configured to set the alert area so that the furthest end part ...

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Номер записи: 31
06-02-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20140035739A1
Автор: Myler Harley Ross
Принадлежит: LAMAR UNIVERSITY

An alert apparatus and related systems. The alert apparatus includes a controller and a wireless receiver connected to the controller and configured to receive data from a transmitter. The alert apparatus includes a packaging containing the controller and receiver and a visual indicator connected to be controlled by the controller and visible from outside of a vehicle on which the alert apparatus is mounted. The visual indicator is controllably activated by the controller based on the received data, and the alert apparatus is mounted on a windshield of the vehicle. 1. An alert apparatus , comprising:a controller;a wireless receiver connected to the controller and configured to receive data from a transmitter;a packaging containing the controller and receiver; anda visual indicator connected to be controlled by the controller and visible from outside of a vehicle on which the alert apparatus is mounted,wherein the visual indicator is controllably activated by the controller based on the received data, and wherein the alert apparatus is mounted on a windshield of the vehicle.2. The alert apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the visual indicator is controllably activated by the controller based both on the received data and on a vehicle status.3. The alert apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the vehicle status is one of status of a vehicle registration claim 2 , status of a vehicle inspection claim 2 , a commercial load inspection status claim 2 , or a commercial load weighing status.4. The alert apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the data includes a command to query the vehicle status.5. The alert apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the vehicle status is a vehicle registration and the visual indicator is activated if the vehicle registration is expired.6. The alert apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the vehicle status is a vehicle registration and the visual indicator is activated if the vehicle registration is valid.7. The alert apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the visual indicator claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 32
13-02-2014 дата публикации

AUTOMATED VEHICLE CRASH WARNING SYSTEM USING EXTERNAL LIGHTS

Номер: US20140043157A1
Автор: Fridman Gene Y., Smith Sunny P.
Принадлежит: FORCELIGHTS, LLC

An automated vehicle crash warning system may include a lighting system configured to be attached to the outside of the vehicle; a vehicle crash detector configured to detect a crash of the vehicle; and a light controller configured to cause the lighting system to illuminate when a crash of the vehicle is detected by the vehicle crash detector. 1. An automated vehicle crash warning system comprising:a lighting system configured to be attached to the outside of the vehicle;a vehicle crash detector configured to detect a crash of the vehicle; anda light controller configured to cause the lighting system to illuminate when a crash of the vehicle is detected by the vehicle crash detector.2. The automated vehicle crash warning system of wherein the vehicle has a vehicle battery claim 1 , wherein the vehicle crash detector claim 1 , the light controller claim 1 , and the lighting system are configured to be powered by the vehicle battery claim 1 , and further comprising a back-up battery that is separate from the vehicle battery that is configured to power the vehicle crash detector claim 1 , the light controller claim 1 , and the lighting system in the event of a crash and loss in power provided by the vehicle battery. This application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/361,656, entitled “Automated Vehicle Crash Warning System Using External Lights” filed Jan. 30, 2012, attorney docket number 089410-0012.This application is also related to U.S. Pat. No. 8,294,564 B1, entitled “Vehicle Acceleration Communication System Using External Lights” issued Oct. 23, 2012, attorney docket number 089410-0011.The entire content of each of these applications and patents is incorporated herein by reference.1. Technical FieldThis disclosure relates to vehicles, vehicle crashes, and to crash safety systems.2. Description of Related ArtA vehicle crash can be very dangerous to other vehicles traveling in the direction of the crash. They may not be aware ...

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Номер записи: 33
20-02-2014 дата публикации

A.S.D. lights system

Номер: US20140049976A1
Автор: Fisher Dewayne Joseph, Leason Henry Joseph
Принадлежит:

The intent of this present invention referred to as the A.S.D. light system is to prevent rear end collisions and therefore improve safety and reduce fatalities on highways and streets. These tail lights indicate whether the vehicle Is accelerating, stopping or decelerating. The A.S.D. light System places an additional light on each side of a vehicle's existing high center brake light. To the immediate left of the brake light is a green light that indicates acceleration. To the immediate right of the brake light is an amber light that indicates deceleration. Although this invention has been described with respect to Specific embodiments, it is not intended to be limited thereto In it's various modifications which will become apparent to the person of ordinary skill in the art and is intended to fall within the spirit and scope of the inventor as described herein taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the appended claim herein. 1. An auxiliary set of three tail lights which indicate a vehicle's acceleration, stopping and deceleration, essentially as described herein. The present invention pertains to the field of vehicles, and more specifically to the field of motor vehicle parts and accessories, and even more specifically to the field of indicator lights for use with motor vehicles.The prior art has put forth several designs for vehicular tail and signal lights. Among these are:U.S. Pat. No. 7,431,486 to Pascal J. H. Bloemen, Willem H. Smits, Nicola B. Pfeffer and Wiep Folkerts describes a LED assembly for rear lamps in an automobile to function as stop lights, turn signals and tail lights.U.S. Pat. No. 6,753,769 to Lawrence T. Elliott describes a progressive slow to stop signaling system for tail lights in vehicles comprising a plurality of yellow and red lamps mounted on the rear of a vehicle and signaling impending changes in the speed of the vehicle.U.S. Pat. No. 4,470,036 to John F. Doerr and Richard L. Miller describes a safety light warning ...

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Номер записи: 34
27-02-2014 дата публикации

ALARMING APPARATUS, TERMINAL APPARATUS, ALARMING SYSTEM, METHOD FOR OUTPUTTING THE WARNING AND METHOD OF NOTIFICATION FOR CONVEYING A WARNING REGARDING THE RUNNING CONDITIONS OF A VEHICLE TO PEDESTRIANS

Номер: US20140055259A1
Автор: HOSONO Keiji, Otani Kazuoki, SHIBATA Masahisa
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

An alarming apparatus is mounted on a vehicle. An acquiring unit acquires the running velocity of the vehicle. A control unit detects an excess status where the traveling speed acquired by the acquiring unit exceeds a threshold value, which is higher than a speed limit stipulated for a road where the vehicle runs, for a predetermined duration of time. When the control unit has detected the excess status, an output unit outputs a warning to a pedestrian. 1. An alarming apparatus mountable on a vehicle , comprising:an acquiring unit configured to acquire a running velocity of the vehicle;a control unit configured to detect an excess status where the running velocity acquired by the acquiring unit exceeds a threshold value, which is higher than a speed limit set for a road on which the vehicle runs, for a predetermined duration of time; andan output unit configured to output a warning to a pedestrian, when the control unit has detected the excess status.2. An alarming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit varies the threshold value depending on a time zone.3. An alarming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit varies the threshold value depending on an area that contains the road on which the vehicle runs.4. An alarming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit varies the threshold value depending on weather.5. An alarming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the running velocity acquired by the acquiring unit exceeds the threshold value claim 1 , which is higher than the speed limit set for the road on which the vehicle runs claim 1 , the control unit varies the predetermined duration of time depending on a difference between the running velocity and the threshold value.6. An alarming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the output unit outputs sound or light as an output of the warning.7. An alarming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the output unit transmits a radio signal as an ...

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Номер записи: 35
27-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING PLACEMENT OF A TARGET ON A TRAILER

Номер: US20140058622A1
Автор: Nave Christopher Scott, Pilutti Thomas Edward, Shutko John, Trombley Roger Arnold
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle trailer backup assist system and method includes a hitch angle detection apparatus and a target monitor controller. The target monitor controller processes images acquired of the trailer towed by a towing vehicle to assist with placement of a target on the trailer. The target monitor controller also monitors the target and provides feedback to the user as to proper positioning of the target on the trailer. A target move detection routine detects movement of a target by processing the pixels of the image to determine if a new trailer has been connected. Further, a trailer connection monitoring routine monitors for a changed trailer based on loss of the hitch angle or target for a predetermined time period. 1. A method of monitoring placement of a target on a trailer comprising:generating an image of a target placement zone on a trailer using a camera on a towing vehicle;processing the image to detect presence of a target within the target placement zone; andproviding a feedback alert to a user indicative of a state of detection of the target within the target placement zone.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the feedback alert comprises an exterior alert.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the exterior alert comprises a vehicle brake light.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the exterior alert comprises a vehicle horn.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the exterior alert comprises a vehicle emergency flasher.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of generating an image comprises generating a plurality of video images with a video camera claim 1 , wherein the plurality of video images are processed to determine presence of the target within the target placement zone.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the feedback alert is provided to a portable device.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the portable device comprises a phone.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the state of detection is the state when the target is detected within the target placement zone.10 ...

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Номер записи: 36
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Vehicular display system

Номер: US20140062688A1
Автор: Koji Aoki, Masaru Nakayama, Yoshimitsu Ishida
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A vehicular display system includes a vehicle on-board unit having a vehicular display part, and a mobile device having a mobile display part. The vehicular display part is fixedly mounted on a vehicle and configured to display vehicular information including at least a vehicle speed. The mobile display part is configured to display the vehicular information including the vehicle speed when the mobile device is set in position between a driver of the vehicle and the vehicular display part.

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Номер записи: 37
13-03-2014 дата публикации

System and method for animal crash avoidance

Номер: US20140074359A1
Автор: Laurie Kay Lane
Принадлежит: Continental Automotive Systems Inc

A safety system for a vehicle is utilized as an animal detection system. By using an infrared camera and other sensors and/or cameras the safety system may detect an object in an area around the vehicle. A controller analyzes data from the sensors and/or cameras and determines if the object is an animal. If the object is determined to be an animal the controller initiates a response to avoid or minimize the chance of impacting the animal. A warning signal(s) is provided to the vehicle operator. A deterrent signal(s) is used to deter the animal from approaching the vehicle. Also, the animal detection system may send a signal to at least one other safety system for the vehicle to provide a crash avoidance response and/or to provide a crash preparation response.

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Номер записи: 38
06-01-2022 дата публикации

DISPLAY DEVICE AND DISPLAY METHOD FOR DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20220001794A1
Автор: Morimura Junichi
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A display device provided in a vehicle that travels autonomously includes: a display unit configured to display information to an outside of the vehicle; a determination unit configured to determine whether a travel state of the vehicle is any one of a deceleration state, a stop state, and a start state, based on a detection result of an internal sensor of the vehicle; and a display control unit configured to display on the display unit the information corresponding to each of the deceleration state, the stop state, and the start state, based on a determination result of the determination unit. In response to the determination unit having determined that the vehicle is in the deceleration state, the display control unit is configured to display on the display unit the information including a display moving from an upper side to a lower side along a vertical direction of the vehicle. 1. A display device provided in a vehicle that travels autonomously , comprising:a display unit configured to display information to an outside of the vehicle;a determination unit configured to determine whether a travel state of the vehicle is a deceleration state; anda display control unit configured to display on the display unit the information corresponding to the deceleration state based on a determination result of the determination unit, in response to the determination unit having determined that the vehicle is in the deceleration state, the display control unit is configured to display on the display unit the information including a display moving from a front side to a rear side of the display unit.2. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the display control unit displays on the display unit the information including the display claim 1 , when a speed of the vehicle is equal to a prescribed value or less.3. A display method for a display device claim 1 , the display device being provided in a vehicle that travels autonomously and the display device including a display unit ...

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Номер записи: 39
06-01-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE MARKER

Номер: US20220001795A1
Автор: Endo Yoshihisa
Принадлежит: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

A first marker group is mounted on a front face of a vehicle. A second marker group MG is mounted on a rear face of the vehicle. A third marker group is mounted on a left-side face of the vehicle. A fourth marker group is mounted on a right-side face of the vehicle. Each marker group includes at least one marker. Each marker is designed to have at least one from among the shape, spatial pattern, temporal pattern, color, reflection ratio, luminance, and layout defined so as to allow a sensing system mounted on another vehicle to acquire information with respect to the vehicle in the sensing operation thereof. 1. A conveyance comprising:a first marker group attached to a front face of the conveyance;a second marker group attached to a rear face of the conveyance;a third marker group attached to a left-side face of the conveyance; anda fourth marker group attached to a right-side face of the conveyance, wherein the first marker group through the fourth marker group each comprise at least one marker having at least one from among a shape, spatial pattern, temporal pattern, color, reflection ratio, luminance, and layout so as to allow a sensing system mounted on another conveyance to acquire information with respect to the conveyance in a sensing operation of the sensing system.2. The conveyance according to claim 1 , wherein the information with respect to the conveyance includes a forward movement direction or a traveling direction of the conveyance.3. The conveyance according to claim 1 , wherein the information with respect to the conveyance includes a body size of the conveyance.4. The conveyance according to claim 1 , wherein the information with respect to the conveyance includes information required for the other conveyance to estimate a distance to the conveyance.5. The conveyance according to claim 1 , wherein the marker group comprises a pair of markers arranged at a predetermined interval in a predetermined direction.6. The conveyance according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 40
07-01-2016 дата публикации

VEHICLE HAVING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING ON TAILGATE

Номер: US20160001700A1
Автор: Gardner Cornel Lewis, Huebner Annette Lynn, Salter Stuart C.
Принадлежит:

A vehicle is provided that includes a cabin defining a cargo space, and a tailgate operable between a substantially open position and a substantially closed position. The tailgate defines a license plate area on an exterior surface thereof. An illumination system is positioned within the tailgate, such that the illumination system illuminates at least one of the cargo space and the license plate area when the tailgate is in the closed position and illuminates a ground area behind the vehicle when the tailgate is in the open position. 1. A vehicle comprising:a cabin defining a cargo space;a tailgate operable between a substantially open position and a substantially closed position, the tailgate defining a license plate area on an exterior surface thereof; andan illumination system positioned within the tailgate such that the illumination system illuminates at least one of the cargo space and the license plate area when the tailgate is in the closed position and illuminates a ground area behind the vehicle when the tailgate is in the open position.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the illumination system comprises at least one light source on each of an interior side of a printed circuit board and an exterior side of the printed circuit board.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the light sources share a common heat sink.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the illumination system is in electrical communication with one or more proximity sensors.5. The vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the illumination system is configured to change between illumination modes based at least in part on an electrical signal from the one or more proximity sensors.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the illumination system is configured to independently illuminate the cargo space and the license plate area.7. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the illumination system is configured to operate in at least two different modes while the tailgate is in the closed position and is configured to operate ...

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Номер записи: 41
07-01-2021 дата публикации

EXTERNAL SEAT BELT NOTIFICATION

Номер: US20210001802A1
Автор: Petrola Frank
Принадлежит:

An illustrated view of a vehicle with an exemplary system for providing external notification of seat belt status. The external system is useful for vehicles relating a condition of the seat belt to public safety officials such as police, state troopers, etc. With the external status being visible, the safety of all who are on the road and in the vehicle is enhanced. The external status allows public safety officials to have visible notification to the seat belt status and provides probable cause to remedy the situation. The vehicle has one or more seat belts configured to have a sensor. The sensor detects the condition of the seat belts. The sensor sends the detected condition to one or more exterior seat belt lights configured on the front and back of the vehicle to notify public safety officials of the seat belt status. 1. A system for providing external vehicle notification of seat belt status , the system comprising: a first strap, the first strap having a clip coupled to a first end;', 'a second strap, the second strap having a buckle coupled to a first end of the second strap, wherein the buckle of the second strap being removably coupled to the clip of the first strap; and', 'a sensor, the sensor being for detecting the condition of the seat belt, wherein the sensor being coupled to the first end of the first strap; and', 'one or more lights, the one or more lights being coupled to exterior of a vehicle, and wherein the one or more lights being communicatively coupled to the sensor of the one or more seat belts, wherein the one or more lights being configured to render the condition of one or more seat belts by illuminating in a shade of a base color to render a condition of the one or more seat belts., 'one or more seat belts, the seat belt for restraining a passenger in a collision, the seat belt comprising2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more lights being light emitting diodes (LEDs).3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 42
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Dynamic Warning System

Номер: US20170001554A1
Автор: Sørensen Jesper Engelbrekt, Voigt Søren V.
Принадлежит:

The present invention describes a dynamic warning system suitable to indicate a dangerous area next to a vehicle (), in particular an area of a road surface in the blind angle () of a driver. By illuminating the surface the soft targets () will be aware and alerted that attention has to be paid. In practice the illuminated area shall have a sufficient extent such that when the vehicle turns, any object, and in particular any soft target outside the illuminated zone () shall be (relatively) safe from coming into contact with the moving vehicle. The warning system comprises:•—a housing suitable to be fastened to or integrated into an exterior surface of a vehicle;•—a light source () arranged inside said housing, said light source () being capable of emitting sufficient light to illuminate the road surface;•—means () for splitting said emitted light into a plurality of distinct light beams, which when projected onto the road surface indicates an area ();•—means for moving the light source relative to the means for splitting the emitted light or vice versa, thereby creating a dynamic warning on said road surface. 1. Dynamic warning system suitable to indicate a dangerous area next to a vehicle , in particular an area of a road surface in the blind angle of a driver , where said warning system comprises:a housing suitable to be fastened to or integrated into an exterior surface of a vehicle;one or more light sources arranged inside said housing, said light source capable of emitting sufficient light to illuminate the road surface;means for moving the light source, or means for moving the emitted light, or activating different light sources in a pulsating manner thereby creating a dynamic light pattern or indication warning on said road surface.2. The dynamic warning system according to claim 1 , wherein means for splitting said emitted light into a plurality of distinct light beams claim 1 , which when projected onto the road surface indicates an area and where means for ...

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Номер записи: 43
02-01-2020 дата публикации

DYNAMIC SHADING SYSTEMS

Номер: US20200001687A1
Автор: Chow Justin
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

In some embodiments, a dynamic shading system of a vehicle includes one or more occupant sensors, a window configured for dynamic shading, and a control unit communicatively coupled to the one or more occupant sensors and the window. The one or more occupant sensors are configured to output a signal indicative of a position of each of one or more occupants within the vehicle. The control unit executes logic to shade areas of the window based on the position of each of the one or more occupants in order to shade each of the one or more occupants in accordance with a shade preference of each of the one or more occupants. 1. A dynamic shading system of a vehicle comprising:one or more occupant sensors configured to output a signal indicative of a position of each of one or more occupants within the vehicle;a window configured for dynamic shading; anda control unit communicatively coupled to the one or more occupant sensors and the window, wherein the control unit executes logic to shade areas of the window based on the position of each of the one or more occupants in order to shade each of the one or more occupants in accordance with a shade preference of each of the one or more occupants.2. The dynamic shading system of further comprising a user input device communicatively coupled to the control unit claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more occupants may input to the control unit the shade preference associated with each of the one or more occupants.3. The dynamic shading system of claim 1 , wherein the control unit executes logic to:monitor the position of each of the one or more occupants with the one or more occupant sensors; andadjust a position of a dynamic shading of the window based on a movement of the one or more occupants.4. The dynamic shading system of claim 1 , comprising one or more light sensors communicatively coupled to the control unit and configured to output a light signal indicative of a position of a point of light.5. The dynamic shading system ...

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Номер записи: 44
02-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING INTENT OF AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Номер: US20200001779A1
Автор: Alexander Chip J.
Принадлежит:

One variation of a method for communicating intent includes, at an autonomous vehicle: autonomously approaching an intersection; autonomously navigating to a stop proximal the intersection; while stopped proximal the intersection, projecting an intent icon onto pavement at a first distance ahead of the autonomous vehicle; calculating a confidence score for possession of right of way of the autonomous vehicle to enter the intersection based on objects detected in a field around the autonomous vehicle; projecting the intent icon onto pavement at distances ahead of the autonomous vehicle proportional to the confidence score and greater than the first distance; and in response to the confidence score exceeding a threshold score, autonomously entering the intersection. 1. A method for communicating intent comprising , at an autonomous vehicle:autonomously approaching an intersection;autonomously navigating to a stop proximal the intersection;while stopped proximal the intersection, projecting an intent icon onto pavement at a first distance ahead of the autonomous vehicle;calculating a confidence score for possession of right of way of the autonomous vehicle to enter the intersection based on objects detected in a field around the autonomous vehicle;projecting the intent icon onto pavement at distances ahead of the autonomous vehicle proportional to the confidence score and greater than the first distance; andin response to the confidence score exceeding a threshold score, autonomously entering the intersection.2. A method for communicating intent comprising , at an autonomous vehicle:autonomously approaching an intersection;while slowing upon approach to the intersection, projecting an intent icon onto pavement at a distance ahead of the autonomous vehicle decreasing with decreasing speed of the autonomous vehicle;while stopped proximal the intersection, projecting an intent icon onto pavement at a first distance ahead of the autonomous vehicle;predicting possession of ...

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Номер записи: 45
02-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INDICATING AN AUTONOMOUS KINEMATIC ACTION OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20200001780A1
Автор: AUST Mikael Ljung, FOLKESTAD Fredrik, Gordh Mikael, OMASTA Tomas, VICTOR Trent
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to a method performed by an intention indicating system of a vehicle, for indicating to a potential observer an ongoing or impending autonomous kinematic action of the vehicle. The intention indicating system determines an ongoing or impending autonomous kinematic action of the vehicle. The intention indicating system further provides, with support from a light providing device including one or more light sources adapted to emit light, which light providing device is provided continuously and/or intermittently along a majority of a horizontal circumference of the vehicle, a visual light output visible at least from an outside of said vehicle representing the autonomous kinematic action. The disclosure also relates to an intention indicating system in accordance with the foregoing, and further to a vehicle including such an intention indicating system. 1. A method performed by an intention indicating system of a vehicle , for indicating to a potential observer an ongoing or impending autonomous kinematic action of said vehicle , said method comprising:determining an ongoing or impending autonomous kinematic action of said vehicle; and providing with support from a light providing device comprising one or more light sources adapted to emit light, which light providing device is provided continuously and/or intermittently along a majority of a horizontal circumference of said vehicle, a visual light output visible at least from an outside of said vehicle representing said autonomous kinematic action.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said light providing device preferably extends along at least 75 percent claim 1 , more preferred along at least 85 percent claim 1 , and most preferred along at least 95 percent of said circumference.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said providing the light output is initiated a predeterminable period of time prior to said autonomous kinematic action starting.4. The method according to ...

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Номер записи: 46
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Warning message system for deterrence of tailgating

Номер: US20200001781A1
Автор: Sanders Vernard
Принадлежит:

The invention is directed to a warning message system for the deterrence of tailgating. The system provides one or more photoelectric sensors on the rear bumper of the user's vehicle, which determine the distance between the user's vehicle and any vehicle which may be following. The system then compares this distance to the speed of the user's vehicle to determine whether the driver of the following vehicle is allowing a safe stopping distance between vehicles. If it is determined that the driver of the following vehicle is tailgating, a large, red warning message is projected on the rear window of the user's vehicle and, if the following vehicle continues to tailgate for a predetermined period such as 2 seconds or more, a camera acquires an image of the following vehicle's license plate. The image, along with date, time, speed, distance, and location information, is then transmitted to the user's auto insurance company for further action. 1. A warning message system for deterrence of tailgating , comprised of a control unit which provides electronic communication with the control system of the user's vehicle , a camera , one or more photoelectric sensors , and a projection unit.2. The message system of claim 1 , wherein preferably claim 1 , the camera and the projection unit are to be installed on the rear deck of the passenger compartment of the vehicle claim 1 , beneath the rear window claim 1 , and the photoelectric sensors are to be installed on the rear bumper of the vehicle.3. The message system of claim 1 , wherein preferably claim 1 , the control unit draws electric power from the electric system of the user's vehicle.4. The message system of claim 1 , wherein the photoelectric sensors determine the distance between the user's vehicle and any vehicle which may be following claim 1 , then the system compares this distance to the speed of the user's vehicle claim 1 , acquired from the speedometer claim 1 , to determine whether the driver of the following ...

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Номер записи: 47
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Lane recognition for automotive vehicles

Номер: US20220004780A1
Автор: Julien Martiniak, Rezak Mezari
Принадлежит: VALEO VISION SAS

The present invention relates to a lighting system 200 of an automotive vehicle comprising:—an image capture device (205) configured to acquire an image (I) of a road (R) of travel of the vehicle, said road (R) comprising lanes marked on the road (110);—a lighting module (215) configured to project road markings on the road (120); wherein said lighting system (200) is configured to filter the projected road markings (120) on the road compared to the lanes marked (110) on the road.

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Номер записи: 48
03-01-2019 дата публикации

INFORMATION DISPLAY DEVICE AND INFORMATION DISPLAY METHOD

Номер: US20190001818A1
Автор: IMAISHI Akiko, SAKATA Reiko
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A vehicle state determining unit () for determining a state of a vehicle and a display data selecting unit () for selecting display data corresponding to the state of the vehicle determined by the vehicle state determining unit () out of a plurality of display data for displaying information presented to the outside of the vehicle are provided, and an information displaying unit () is configured to display the information to the outside of the vehicle in accordance with the display data selected by the display data selecting unit (). As a result, it is possible to select and display information contributing to driving safety. 111-. (canceled)12. An information display device , comprising:a plurality of display media; anda processor configured,to determine a state of a vehicle;to select display data corresponding to the determined state of the vehicle from a plurality of display data for displaying information to be presented to an outside of the vehicle; andto display the information on at least any one of the plurality of display media to the outside of the vehicle in accordance with the selected display data, and switch the display media on which the information is displayed in accordance with the determined state of the vehicle.13. The information display device according to claim 12 ,wherein the display data is animated display data including the information to be presented to the outside of the vehicle.14. The information display device according to claim 12 , 'wherein the processor is configured to display the information to the outside of the vehicle in accordance with the processed display data.', 'wherein the processor is configured to process the selected display data in accordance with the state of the vehicle,'}15. The information display device according to claim 14 ,wherein the processor is configured to process the selected display data depending on a speed of the vehicle or a traveling direction of the vehicle.16. The information display device ...

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Номер записи: 49
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ILLUMINATED RACK

Номер: US20190001871A1
Автор: Dellock Paul Kenneth, Huebner Annette Lynn, Niksimaee Mehran, Salter Stuart C.
Принадлежит:

A method of illuminating a vehicle rack includes detecting a crash status of a vehicle; detecting an occupancy status of the vehicle; illuminating a light source positioned within a groove of the vehicle rack in a first illumination state; and altering the illumination of the light source to a second illumination state based on a change in the occupancy status of the vehicle. 1. A method of illuminating a vehicle rack , comprising:detecting a crash status of a vehicle;detecting an occupancy status of the vehicle;illuminating a light source positioned within a groove of the vehicle rack in a first illumination state; andaltering the illumination of the light source to a second illumination state based on a change in the occupancy status of the vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first illumination state illuminates the light source in an amber color.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second illumination state does not illuminate the light source.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first illumination state comprises flashing the light source.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of light sources are positioned within the groove.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the light source comprises a photoluminescent structure.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the light source extends through the groove.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the light source comprises a transparent overmold.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the light source is configured to emit an excitation emission which is converted by a photoluminescent structure to a converted light.10. A method of illuminating a vehicle rack claim 1 , comprising:detecting a status of a vehicle;illuminating a plurality of light sources positioned within a groove of the vehicle rack in a first illumination state; andaltering the illumination of the light sources to a second illumination state based on the detection of a change in the status of the vehicle.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 50
03-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATING MODE OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20190001873A1
Автор: Miller George A.
Принадлежит:

A vehicle controllable by an autonomous mode and an alternate mode is provided. The vehicle includes a body, one or more lights positioned on the body of the vehicle; and a processor. The processor is operable to be in signal communication with the one or more lights and the vehicle. The processor is configured to: receive an initial signal that the vehicle is being controlled by the autonomous mode or the alternate mode; actuate, when the vehicle is in the autonomous mode, one or more lights positioned on the vehicle to a first state; and actuate, when the vehicle is in the alternate mode, the one or more lights to a second state. 120-. (canceled)21. An unmanned aerial vehicle comprising:a main housing having and interior and an exterior;a motor that is secured to the housing, wherein the motor includes a stator and a rotor;a propeller that is secured to the rotor of the motor;a light housing that is secured to the main housing and visible on the exterior of the main housing, and wherein the light housing includes a lens that is at least partially transparent to visible spectrum light;a light that is secured within at least one of light housings, and wherein the light is configured to produce a first color and a second color;a controller that is secured within the interior of the main housing, wherein the controller includes a processor, and wherein the controller is configured to receive commands through a cellular network, and wherein the controller is configured to communicate with a network storage device over the cellular network, and wherein, when the controller receives a command to operate in an autonomous mode, the controller commands the light to emit the first color, and wherein, when the controller receives a command to operate in a manual mode, the controller commands the light to emit the second color.22. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the propeller further comprises a plurality of propellers.23. The apparatus of claim 21 , includes wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 51
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Pregnancy Light

Номер: US20190001882A1
Автор: Brian Kennedy
Принадлежит: Individual

A pregnancy light includes a magnetic base, a base plate, a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) lights, a control system, and an outer covering. The base plate is fixedly attached to the magnetic base. The plurality of LED lights are mounted around a periphery of the base plate. The control system is coupled to the plurality of LED lights and operable to independently and collectively produce a rotating light pattern. The magnetic base may also be equipped with suctions that can securely allow the pregnancy light to remain fixed on the surface of a motorized vehicle, in tandem with the magnetic ring attached to the base. Additionally, the covering for the magnetic base may be made of a rubber-like material to prevent movement of the pregnancy light while situated on a moving vehicle.

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Номер записи: 52
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Advanced warning and risk evasion system and method

Номер: US20190001885A1
Автор: Chad Green, Chris Schwedtmann, Edwin Hathaway, Kent Baumann, Lee Cole, Mark Green, Nathan Creech
Принадлежит: CRH Americas Materials Inc

This invention relates in general to the field of safety devices, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to systems and methods for providing advanced warning and risk evasion when hazardous conditions exist. In one embodiment, a vicinity monitoring unit is provided for monitoring, for example, oncoming traffic near a construction zone. In some embodiments, the vicinity monitoring unit may be mounted onto a construction vehicle to monitor nearby traffic and send a warning signal if hazardous conditions exist. In some embodiments, personnel tracking units may be worn by construction workers and the personnel tracking units may be in communication with the vicinity monitoring unit. In some embodiments, a base station is provided for monitoring activities taking place in or near a construction site including monitoring the locations of various personnel and vehicles within the construction site.

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Номер записи: 53
06-01-2022 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING DISPLAY INFORMATION ACCORDING TO DRIVING ENVIRONMENT AND METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20220005356A1
Автор: AHN Sung Joon, CHOI Myung Bin, KIM Tae Hun
Принадлежит: Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.

The present invention relates to an apparatus for displaying display information according to a driving environment and a method thereof. The apparatus for displaying display information according to the driving environment according to the present invention includes an input unit receiving driving environment information, a memory in which a program for controlling internal and external displays of a vehicle according to a driving environment is stored, and a processor executing the program, wherein the processor controls to select and project display information according to the driving environment information in an internal screen area and an external screen area according to preset partitioning. 1. An apparatus for displaying display information according to a driving environment , the apparatus comprising:an input unit configured to receive driving environment information;a memory in which a program for controlling internal and external displays of a vehicle according to the driving environment is stored; anda processor configured to execute the program,wherein the processor controls to select and project display information according to the driving environment information in an internal screen area and an external screen area according to preset partitioning.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor calculates a caution level using the driving environment information claim 1 , and extracts information to be displayed in the internal screen area and the external screen area in consideration of the possibility of collision with an external object according to the caution level.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the processor controls to display driving status information in the internal screen area and a notification message in the external screen area in consideration of the caution level.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the processor inverts a text message displayed in the external screen area left to right and displays the text message in a ...

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Номер записи: 54
13-01-2022 дата публикации

School Bus Stop Sign Assembly

Номер: US20220009410A1
Автор: JR. José, Torres, Torres Jose
Принадлежит:

A school bus stop sign assembly for enhancing safety of children entering and exiting a school bus includes a hinging unit that is coupled to an outer wall of a school bus. The hinging unit is actuated into a deployed position and a stored position. A member is coupled to the hinging unit and the member extends outwardly from the school bus when the hinging unit is actuated into the deployed position. Thus, the member extends across a roadway on which the school bus is driving to inhibit a vehicle from passing the school bus thereby enhancing safety for children entering or exiting the school bus. A pair of video cameras is each coupled to the member to capture imagery of the environment around the member. 1. A school bus stop sign assembly for inhibiting traffic from passing a school bus when children are entering or exiting the school bus , said assembly comprising:a hinging unit being coupled to an outer wall of a school bus, said hinging unit being actuated into a deployed position and a stored position;a member being coupled to said hinging unit, said member extending outwardly from the school bus when said hinging unit is actuated into said deployed position having said member extending across a roadway on which the school bus is driving wherein said member is configured to inhibit a vehicle from passing the school bus thereby enhancing safety for children entering or exiting the school bus;a stop sign being integrated into said member wherein said stop sign is configured to communicate a stop command to traffic on the roadway when said member extends across the roadway;a plurality of light emitters, each of said light emitters being coupled to said member wherein each of said light emitters is configured to emit light outwardly therefrom; anda pair of video cameras, each of said video cameras being coupled to said member wherein each of said video cameras is configured to capture imagery of the environment around said member, each of said video cameras being ...

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Номер записи: 55
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Warning of an Oncoming Vehicle

Номер: US20220009412A1
Автор: Babaev Islam
Принадлежит:

Apparatus and methods for warning of an oncoming vehicle are disclosed. The apparatus comprises one or more sensors for detecting an oncoming vehicle, and a light emitting unit controllable to signal to a vehicle behind whether an oncoming vehicle has been detected, the light emitting unit being mounted so as to be visible to the vehicle behind. A controller detects an oncoming vehicle in dependence on information received from the one or more sensors, and controls the light emitting unit in dependence on whether an oncoming vehicle is detected. 1. Apparatus for warning of an oncoming vehicle , the apparatus comprising:one or more sensors for detecting an oncoming vehicle;a light emitting unit controllable to signal to a vehicle behind whether an oncoming vehicle has been detected, the light emitting unit being disposed so as to be visible to the vehicle behind; anda controller configured to detect an oncoming vehicle in dependence on information received from the one or more sensors, and control the light emitting unit in dependence on whether an oncoming vehicle is detected.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the light emitting unit is controllable to selectively emit light of a first wavelength to signal to the vehicle behind whether an oncoming vehicle has been detected claim 1 , and the controller is configured to control the light emitting unit to emit light of the first wavelength in dependence on whether an oncoming vehicle is detected.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the light emitting unit is further controllable to emit light of a second wavelength claim 2 , andwherein the controller is configured to control the light emitting unit to emit light of the first wavelength in response to an oncoming vehicle being detected, and to emit light of the second wavelength in response to no oncoming vehicle being detected.4. The apparatus according to wherein the light emitting unit is further controllable to emit light of a third ...

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Номер записи: 56
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Automotive window with transparent light guide display

Номер: US20200004014A1
Автор: Susan C. Ellis
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A window for a motor vehicle includes an inner glass pane, an outer glass pane, and a first display module having a first light source, a first light guide disposed between the inner glass pane and the outer glass pane and configured to receive light from the first light source, a second light source, and a second light guide disposed between the inner glass pane and the outer glass pane and configured to receive light from the second light source. When the first light source is activated a first signal is displayed through the first light guide, when the second light source is activated a second signal is displayed through the second light guide, and when the first light source and the second light source are activated a third signal is displayed through the first light guide and the second light guide.

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Номер записи: 57
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Implementing Hailing Request

Номер: US20200004341A1
Автор: Li Chian Chiu
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for assisting a user to hail a vehicle using a gesture or application. In one aspect, when a vehicle detects a user hails it with a gesture, it calculates a route and moves to the user autonomously. In another aspect, after a vehicle receives a message from a remote facility, it starts searching for a user nearby and moves to the user autonomously when the user hails it via a gesture or application. 1. A method for a vehicle or device to interact with a user , comprising:1) presenting a sign, wherein the sign is arranged to show that the vehicle or device is vacant or ready for hailing;2) ascertaining the user and analyzing the user's gestures; and3) calculating a route and navigating the vehicle or device to the user along the route when it is ascertained that the user makes a hailing gesture which matches a given profile.2. The method according to claim 1 , further including searching for and finding the user.3. The method according to claim 1 , further including obtaining an approval message from a remote facility before navigating the vehicle or device to the user.4. The method according to claim 1 , further including stopping navigating the vehicle or device to the user after detecting that the user gestures at a direction other than the one toward the vehicle or device.5. The method according to wherein the hailing gesture includes a waving claim 1 , pointing claim 1 , or nodding act.6. The method according to claim 1 , further including navigating the vehicle or device to the user after receiving a hailing message from a remote facility.7. The method according to claim 1 , further including detecting whether the user faces the vehicle or device when the user makes the hailing gesture.8. A method for a vehicle or device to interact with a user claim 1 , comprising:1) displaying a sign, wherein the sign is arranged to show that the vehicle or device is vacant or ready for hailing;2) ascertaining whether the user gestures at the vehicle or ...

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Номер записи: 58
02-01-2020 дата публикации

HEALTH STATISTICS AND COMMUNICATIONS OF ASSOCIATED VEHICLE USERS

Номер: US20200004791A1
Автор: Ricci Christopher P.
Принадлежит:

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system that provides various outputs based on a user profile and determined context. An output provided by the present disclosure can change a configuration of a vehicle, device, building, and/or a system associated with the user profile. The configurations can include comfort and interface settings that can be adjusted based on the user profile information. Further, the user profiles can track health data related to the user and make adjustments to the configuration to assist the health of the user. 1. A method , comprising:detecting a presence of at least one user in a vehicle;determining an identity of the at least one user;receiving data associated with the at least one user, wherein the data includes biometric information;detecting a deviation between the received data and an established baseline biometric profile associated with the at least one user; anddetermining, based at least partially on the detected deviation, to provide an output configured to address the deviation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein prior to receiving data associated with the at least one user the method further comprises:determining the baseline biometric profile associated with the at least one user; andstoring the determined baseline biometric profile in a user profile memory associated with the at least one user.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the presence of the at least one user inside the vehicle further comprises:detecting a person via at least one image sensor associated with the vehicle.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein determining the identity of the at least one user further comprises:identifying facial features associated with the person detected via the at least one image sensor; anddetermining ...

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Номер записи: 59
02-01-2020 дата публикации

COMMUNICATION FLOW FROM ROAD USER TO A VEHICLE DRIVING AN AUTOMATED MANNER

Номер: US20200005056A1
Автор: DEBERNITZ Leschek, NOTHEIS Philipp, Schmidt Daniel
Принадлежит: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG

Disclosed is a training evaluation device for a vehicle having a first input interface for receiving a recording of a sign given by a road user, and a second input interface for receiving a driver control command corresponding to the sign, wherein the training evaluation device propagates an artificial neural network with the recording of the sign and the driver control command to obtain a vehicle control command in the propagation of the artificial neural network, and adjusts weighting factors such that the vehicle control command matches the driver control command, for the machine learning of a meaning of the sign. A method for training an artificial neural network, a working evaluation device for an automatically operated vehicle, a driver assistance system, and a method for recognizing a meaning of a sign and for indicating a vehicle reaction to a known meaning of this sign are also disclosed. 1. A training evaluation device for a vehicle comprising:a first input interface for obtaining a recording of a sign given by a road user; anda second input interface for obtaining a driver control command corresponding to the sign,wherein the training evaluation device is configured to feed an artificial neural network with the recording of the sign and the driver control command to obtain a vehicle control command in a propagation of the artificial neural network, and to adjust weighting factors such that the vehicle control command matches the driver control command, for a machine learning of a meaning of the sign.2. The training evaluation device according to claim 1 , wherein the first input interface is configured to receive a visual sign comprising a gesture claim 1 , a hand movement claim 1 , a facial expression claim 1 , or an acoustic sign from the road user.3. The training evaluation device according to claim 1 , whereinthe first input interface is configured to receive a recording of at least one of a size or a facial expression of the road user, andwherein the ...

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Номер записи: 60
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for providing unmanned delivery vehicles with expressions

Номер: US20180005169A1
Автор: Donald R. High, Noah Ryan Kapner
Принадлежит: Wal Mart Stores Inc

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for an unmanned delivery vehicle system. A delivery vehicle system comprises a locomotion system of an unmanned ground vehicle configured to transport items to customer locations for deliveries, a context sensor configured to collect data of a surrounding of the unmanned ground vehicle, an indicator system on an exterior of the unmanned ground vehicle, and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to retrieve a task profile for a delivery trip, determine a context based on data from the context sensor during the delivery trip, select an expression based on the task profile and the context, and cause the indicator system to convey the expression.

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Номер записи: 61
02-01-2020 дата публикации

EXTERIOR LIGHT AND CHARGE INDICATOR

Номер: US20200005564A1
Автор: Coburn Matthew, Gase Brian
Принадлежит:

Electric vehicles indicate charge levels in different ways. A lighting control module is communicatively is configured to illuminate an exterior light of an electric vehicle to indicate a charge status of a battery for the electric vehicle. The charge status is indicated based on varying an intensity of the exterior light, based on illuminating a subset of the exterior lights, and/or based on an animation. The display of the charge indicator varies based on a location of the vehicle, the presence of a person in proximity to the vehicle, and/or a charger connected to the vehicle. 1. A charge indicator system for an electric vehicle , comprising:an exterior light;a battery management module; cause the exterior light to emit light during driving operation of the electric vehicle;', 'receive charge status information of a vehicle battery from the battery management module; and', 'cause the exterior light to emit light that indicates charge status based on the received charge status information., 'a lighting control module communicatively coupled to the battery management module, wherein the lighting control module is configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lighting control module is configured to cause the exterior light to:emit light at a substantially constant intensity during operation of the electric vehicle; andemit light at a varying intensity during charging.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the lighting control module is configured to cause the exterior light to emit light at a rapidly varying intensity when the charge status information indicates a charging fault has occurred.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the light emitted during operation and during charging is the same color.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the exterior light comprises a width and a height and wherein the width is at least five times greater than the height.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lighting control module is configured to cause the exterior light to:emit ...

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Номер записи: 62
20-01-2022 дата публикации

MEAL DELIVERY VEHICLE

Номер: US20220017006A1
Автор: LO Kuang-Chen
Принадлежит:

A meal delivery vehicle for delivering foods includes a vehicle unit, a cover unit, and a power supply. The cover unit is mounted to the vehicle unit and cooperates with a carrier surface of the vehicle unit to define a space to receive the foods therein. The cover unit includes a cover and a driving device connected to the cover and operable for converting the cover between a covering state, where the cover covers the space, and an open state, where the cover uncovers the space to allow the space to be in spatial communication with ambient surroundings. The power supply unit is electrically connected to the driving device to provide electricity thereto. 1. A meal delivery vehicle for delivering foods , comprising:a vehicle unit having at least one carrier surface adapted for carrying the foods; two mounting seats mounted on said vehicle unit and spaced apart from each other in a front-rear direction,', 'a fresh-keeping cover including a rotated portion and a connecting portion that are mounted respectively to said mounting seats, said rotated portion being rotatable about a rotating axis that extends through said mounting seats, that is parallel to the front-rear direction, and that is located above said carrier surface along an up-down direction transverse to the front-rear direction, rotation of said rotated portion about the rotating axis resulting in conversion of said fresh-keeping cover between a covering state, where said fresh-keeping cover covers said accommodating space, and an open state, where said fresh-keeping cover uncovers said accommodating space to allow said accommodating space to be in spatial communication with ambient surroundings, and', 'a driving device operable for converting said fresh-keeping cover between the covering state and the open state, including a rotating member that is rotatably mounted to one of said mounting seats which is mounted with said rotated portion and that is connected co-rotatably to said rotated portion for ...

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Номер записи: 63
20-01-2022 дата публикации

CRAWLER VEHICLE FOR SKI RUNS AND METHOD OF DISPLAYING INFORMATION FOR SUCH A SNOW CRAWLER VEHICLE

Номер: US20220017163A1
Автор: Casartelli Richard, Kirchmair Martin, Muigg Andreas, Paoletti Alberto
Принадлежит:

A crawler vehicle for ski runs has a frame; a cab; two tracks; a user interface located in the cab; a plurality of sensors configured to acquire signals correlated to the operation of the crawler vehicle, to the weather and/or snow conditions, and to the position of the crawler vehicle in relation to reference points and/or possible obstacles; a control unit for processing said signals and providing additional signals; and at least one projector for projecting on surfaces outside the cab, in particular on the ski run, at least one contoured beam as a function of at least one of the additional signals to provide one piece of information to the driver and/or human beings in the vicinity of the crawler vehicle. 117-. (canceled)18. A crawler vehicle comprising:a frame;a cab;two tracks;a user interface located in the cab;a sensor configured to acquire a signal from at least one of: a signal correlated to an operation of the crawler vehicle, a signal correlated to a weather condition, a signal correlated to a snow condition, a signal correlated to a position of the crawler vehicle in relation to a reference point, and a signal correlated to a position of the crawler vehicle in relation to an obstacle;a control unit configured to process the acquired signal and determine an additional signal; anda projector configured to project, onto a surface outside the cab, at least one of: a contoured beam based on the determined additional signal, and an image based on the determined additional signal.19. The crawler vehicle of claim 18 , wherein the user interface comprises a selector operable to select information to be projected outside the cab from information correlated to at least one of: the operation of the crawler vehicle claim 18 , the weather condition claim 18 , the snow condition claim 18 , the position of the crawler vehicle in relation to the reference point claim 18 , and the position of the crawler vehicle in relation to the obstacle.20. The crawler vehicle of claim ...

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Номер записи: 64
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Processor and processing method for rider-assistance system of straddle-type vehicle, rider-assistance system of straddle-type vehicle, and straddle-type vehicle

Номер: US20220020274A1
Автор: Lars Pfau
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The present invention obtains a processor and a processing method, a rider-assistance system, and a straddle-type vehicle capable of improving a rider's safety.A processor (20) includes: an acquisition section that acquires surrounding environment information about a straddle-type vehicle (100); a determination section that determines necessity of assistance operation executed by a rider-assistance system (1) to assist with the rider's operation; and a control section that makes an execution device (P) execute the assistance operation in the case where the determination section determines that the assistance operation is necessary. The determination section determines the necessity of the assistance operation by using: a collision index value that is an index value of a collision possibility of a following vehicle against the traveling straddle-type vehicle (100); and a stability index value that is an index value of a stability degree of a relative distance of the following vehicle to the traveling straddle-type vehicle (100).

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Номер записи: 65
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Lamp control device and control method therefor

Номер: US20180007756A1
Автор: Byeong Ho JEONG, Hai Feng JIN, Hyun II Park, Joo Wan HA, Ju Hyun Lee, Ju Pyo Hong, Se Won LEE, Sung Hwan Kim, Tae Young Yoo, Wanyuan QU
Принадлежит: Hyundai IHL Co Ltd, Silicon Works Co Ltd

A lamp control device may include: a lamp including an LED module having a plurality of LED channels; a converter configured to receive a voltage corresponding to a turn signal, convert the voltage into an output voltage and internal voltage, and supply the output voltage to the LED module; and a controller configured to start counting a preset delay time when the internal voltage is supplied from the converter, and control the plurality of LED channels to sequentially light up at intervals of the delay time.

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Номер записи: 66
12-01-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RENTING AND CONTROLLING OCCUPANCY OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20170008451A1
Автор: GIRES CLEMENT, STANFIELD JOHN
Принадлежит:

One variation of a method for renting a vehicle includes: receiving a signal from a fleet manager, the signal specifying a current availability of the vehicle for rent; updating a visual indicator arranged on the vehicle according to the signal, the visual indicator visually detectable from outside the vehicle; receiving identification information of a user proximal the vehicle; enabling access to the vehicle for the user in response to verification of the user as a driver of the vehicle; determining, through a sensor arranged within the vehicle, that the user is seated in a driver's seat within the vehicle; and enabling ignition of the vehicle for the user in response to determination that the user is seated in the driver's seat. 1. A method for indicating whether a vehicle is available for use by a user and permitting use of the vehicle by the user , the method comprising the steps of:providing, by a visual indicator visible to the user outside of the vehicle, a visual indication that the vehicle is available for use;receiving, by a processor of a computing device in the vehicle, identification information of a user proximal the vehicle;verifying the user as a driver of the vehicle;providing, by the processor, access to the vehicle for the user; andafter providing access to the vehicle, changing the visual indicator so the visual indication is that the vehicle is unavailable for use.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the visual indicator comprises a light source.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of providing a visual indication that the vehicle is available for use comprises emitting a first color of light from the light source.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the step of providing a visual indication that the vehicle is unavailable for use comprises emitting a second color of light from the light source.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the light source is disposed on a rearview mirror assembly in the vehicle.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 67
27-01-2022 дата публикации

WARNING DEVICE FOR A CHARGING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Номер: US20220024341A1
Автор: EHMANN Sebastian, Richter Robin
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A warning system for warning pedestrians and other road users prior to a collision with a charging cable for an electric automobile. Charging cables run from a power source to a vehicle. The vehicle is charged using a charging cable. The vehicle being charged has the information that it is currently charging. It also has sensors that can identify the course of the cable, depending on the resolution and orientation of the sensors. This can be implemented using image processing algorithms or machine learning. The parked vehicle can also detect other road users by means of the onboard sensor system. If an impending collision between the road user and the charging cable is determined from these data, the road user is warned, using any of acoustic warning, or visual warning. 110-. (canceled)11. A device for providing a preemptive warning of a dangerous operating environment during charging , comprising:an input interface for receiving sensor data comprising information on a position of a charging cable, and information regarding a motion vector for a third party;an analysis unit for determining a dangerous operating environment based on the sensor data determining the motion vector is in a positional environment near the charging cable, wherein the analysis unit is configured to generate a control command in response to the dangerous operating environment; andan output interface, operatively coupled to the analysis unit for transmitting the control command to a warning unit to generate at least one of an audible and/or visual warning.12. The device according to claim 11 , wherein the device is configured as part of an onboard computer claim 11 , navigation system and/or infotainment system of a vehicle.13. The device according to claim 11 , wherein the sensor data comprises data from at least one of a top view camera claim 11 , ultrasonic sensor claim 11 , radar sensor claim 11 , lidar sensor claim 11 , and/or laser sensor claim 11 , and wherein the analysis unit is ...

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Номер записи: 68
27-01-2022 дата публикации

ILLUMINATION APPARATUS FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20220024370A1
Автор: HEROLD Florian, MOELLERS Ingo, SCHWAN Alexander, STEINER Ingo, STORMS Thomas Christian, WUELLER Martin
Принадлежит: Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA

A lighting device for a motor vehicle, in particular a headlamp device for a motor vehicle, comprising a first headlamp, which includes a first light module for generating a first light distribution as well as a second light module for generating a second light distribution, the first light distribution of the first headlamp having a higher resolution than the second light distribution of the first headlamp, as well as comprising a second headlamp, which includes a first light module for generating a first light distribution as well as a second light module for generating a second light distribution, the first light distribution of the first headlamp having a higher resolution than the first light distribution of the second headlamp and than the second light distribution of the second headlamp. 1. A lighting device for a motor vehicle , in particular a headlamp device for a motor vehicle , the lighting device comprising:a first headlamp which include a first light module to generate a first light distribution as well as a second light module to generate a second light distribution, the first light distribution of the first headlamp having a higher resolution than the second light distribution of the first headlamp; anda second headlamp, which includes a first light module to generate a first light distribution as well as a second light module to generate a second light distribution,wherein the first light distribution of the first headlamp has a higher resolution than the first light distribution of the second headlamp and than the second light distribution of the second headlamp.2. The lighting device according to claim 1 , wherein the first light distribution of the second headlamp has a higher resolution than the second light distribution of the second headlamp.3. The lighting device according to claim 1 , wherein the first light module of the first headlamp and/or the first light module of the second headlamp comprise(s) a light source claim 1 , preferably a ...

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Номер записи: 69
27-01-2022 дата публикации

ADAPTIVE INTERACTION SYSTEM WITH OTHER ROAD USERS

Номер: US20220024376A1
Автор: DEGANI ASAF, GOLDMAN-SHENHAR Claudia V., Kamhi Gila, Mourou Julien P., Shmueli Friedland Yael
Принадлежит:

A system and method for operating an automated vehicle. A sensor is configured to monitor an ORU (other road user) external to the automated vehicle thereby identifying the ORU with respect to the automated vehicle. A processor determines a state of the ORU and a context of the ORU and communicates a message to the ORU based on the determined state of the ORU and the context of the ORU. 1. A method of operating an automated vehicle , comprising:identifying an other road user (ORU) with respect to the automated vehicle;determining a state of the ORU and a context of the ORU; andcommunicating a message to the ORU based on the determined state of the ORU and the context of the ORU.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the message is selected from a communication protocol between the automated vehicle and the ORU at a lane crossing.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising identifying the lane crossing using a mapping application and activating a communication protocol based on the location of the ORU with respect to the lane crossing when the automated vehicle approaches the lane crossing of the mapping application.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising communicating the message by displaying a visual signal on at least one of: (i) a panel of the automated vehicle; (ii) a panel within windshield of the automated vehicle; (iii) an LED strip claim 1 , and (iv) a road.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the visual signal is parameterized by at least one of: (i) a shape of the visual signal; (ii) a size of the visual signal; (iii) a density of the visual signal; (iv) an intensity of the visual signal; (v) a contrast level of the visual signal; (vi) a granularity or resolution of the visual signal; (vii) a color of the visual signal; (viii) a hue of the visual signal; (ix) a graphic pattern of the visual signal; (x) a direction of movement of the visual signal; (xi) a speed of directional movement of the visual signal; (xii) a timing of the visual signal; (xiii) a ...

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Номер записи: 70
11-01-2018 дата публикации

LIGHTING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE AND VEHICLE HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20180009374A1
Автор: Kim Ana, KIM Geunhyeong
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A lighting apparatus for a vehicle may include a light output unit; an interface unit; and at least one processor. The at least one processor may be configured to control the light output unit to generate light that illuminates an exterior of the vehicle. The at least one processor may also be configured to receive first information via the interface unit; and control the light output unit to display, via the light that illuminates the exterior of the vehicle, a visual image corresponding to the received first information. The at least one processor may further be configured to receive second information via the interface unit; and control the light output unit based on the received second information to change the visual image displayed by the light that illuminates the exterior of the vehicle. 1. A lighting apparatus for a vehicle comprising:a light output unit;an interface unit; and control the light output unit to generate light that illuminates an exterior of the vehicle;', 'receive first information via the interface unit;', 'control the light output unit to display, via the light that illuminates the exterior of the vehicle, a visual image corresponding to the received first information;', 'receive second information via the interface unit; and', 'control the light output unit based on the received second information to change the visual image displayed by the light that illuminates the exterior of the vehicle,, 'at least one processor configured towherein the at least one processor is further configured to control the light output unit based on the second information to change a shape, a color, a size, or a brightness of the visual image, and determine whether external light is emitted onto a display region for the visual image; and', 'based on a determination that the external light is emitted onto the display region for the visual image, control the light that illuminates the exterior of the vehicle to display the visual image with greater brightness or in ...

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Номер записи: 71
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Vehicular Safety Alert Assembly

Номер: US20180009375A1
Автор: Miles Jerry
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A vehicular safety alert assembly includes a first sensing unit that may be positioned on a driver's seat in a vehicle. Thus, the first sensing unit may detect when a driver sits in the driver's seat. The first sensing unit is in electrical communication with the vehicle's alarm system. A second sensing unit may be positioned on a child seat in the vehicle. Thus, the second sensing unit may detect when a child is sitting in the child seat. The second sensing unit is electrically coupled to the first sensing unit. The first sensing unit generates an alarm sequence when the second sensing unit detects the child and the first sensing unit does not detect the driver. The vehicle's alarm system emits an audible alarm when the alarm sequence is generated. Thus, the driver is alerted that the child is unattended in the vehicle. 1. A vehicular safety alert assembly being configured to alert a driver that a child is unattended in a vehicle , said assembly comprising: ["a first pad being configured to be positioned on the driver's seat; and", 'a first processor being positioned within said first pad, said first processor selectively generating said alarm sequence;, "a first sensing unit being configured to be positioned on a driver's seat in a vehicle wherein said first sensing unit is configured to detect when a driver sits in the driver's seat, said first sensing unit selectively generating an alarm sequence, said first sensing unit being configured to be in electrical communication with the vehicle's alarm system, said first sensing unit comprises:"}a second sensing unit being configured to be positioned on a child seat in the vehicle wherein said second sensing unit is configured to detect when a child is sitting in the child seat, said second sensing unit being electrically coupled to said first sensing unit, said first sensing unit generating said alarm sequence when said second sensing unit detects the child is sitting in the child seat and said first sensing unit does ...

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Номер записи: 72
14-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RENDERING CONTENT ON THE EXTERIOR OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20210009032A1
Автор: Boston Neville, Parkes Frederick Hayle
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A display system for use on the exterior of a vehicle having a display and a processor. The processor is configured to determine when the vehicle is stopped or in motion, such that the processor directs the display system to display an image based on that determination. 1. A method of rendering content on an exterior of a vehicle , the method comprising the steps of:providing a display configured to mount on a front and/or back exterior of the vehicle;obtaining vehicle registration and/or identification information unique to said vehicle;displaying, during a first time period, a first content on the display based on the vehicle registration and/or identification information, said first content being displayed in a prominent manner on the display; anddisplaying, during a second time period, both said first content and also displaying a second content on the display different than said first content, wherein said second content is not displayed during said first time period.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said first content is displayed on said display during the second time period differently than in the prominent manner.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , after expiration of said second time period claim 2 , said first content is again rendered on said display in the prominent manner.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said second time period is established when the vehicle is stopped.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , during said second time period claim 1 , said second content is displayed in a more prominent manner than said first content.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said second time period is started upon receiving a message from an entity external to said vehicle.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein said entity is a government entity.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said second content refers to an Amber alert.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein said second content refers to criminal activity.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein said ...

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Номер записи: 73
14-01-2021 дата публикации

NOTIFICATION DEVICE

Номер: US20210009034A1
Автор: Kuriyama Tomoyuki, Morimura Junichi
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A notification device includes: a notification-sound output portion provided in a vehicle and configured to output a notification sound toward the outside of the vehicle; a notification display portion provided in the vehicle and configured to output a notification display toward the outside of the vehicle; a notification controlling portion configured to control the notification sound of the notification-sound output portion and the notification display of the notification display portion; and a stop-state determination portion configured to determine whether the vehicle during the automatic driving enters a stop state or not. When the stop-state determination portion determines that the vehicle during the automatic driving enters the stop state, the notification controlling portion outputs a stop-time notification sound as the notification sound by the notification-sound output portion and outputs a stop-time notification display as the notification display by the notification display portion. 1. A notification device provided in a vehicle that travels by automatic driving and configured to perform notification to surroundings around the vehicle , the notification device comprising:a notification-sound output portion provided in the vehicle and configured to output a notification sound toward an outside of the vehicle;a notification display portion provided in the vehicle and configured to output a notification display toward the outside of the vehicle;a notification controlling portion configured to control the notification sound of the notification-sound output portion and the notification display of the notification display portion; anda deceleration-state determination portion configured to determine whether the vehicle during the automatic driving enters a deceleration state or not,wherein, when the deceleration-state determination portion determines that the vehicle during the automatic driving enters the deceleration state, the notification controlling ...

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Номер записи: 74
10-01-2019 дата публикации

INFORMATION DISPLAY DEVICE AND INFORMATION DISPLAY METHOD

Номер: US20190009714A1
Автор: FUKUTAKA Shinsaku, IMAISHI Akiko, SAKATA Reiko
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A vehicle state determination unit for determining a state of a vehicle, a display data output unit for outputting display data for displaying information indicating the state of the vehicle determined by the vehicle state determination unit, and an information displaying unit for displaying information to the outside of the vehicle in accordance with the display data output from the display data output unit are provided, in which the information displaying unit is configured to switch a display method of the information in accordance with an environment of the vehicle. By this, a degree of information transmission may be increased. 112.-. (canceled)13. An information display device , comprising:a processor; anda memory storing instructions which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform processes of:determining a state of a vehicle;outputting display data for displaying information indicating the determined state of the vehicle;detecting a speed limit of a road on which the vehicle travels as an environment of the vehicle; andan information display to display information to an outside of the vehicle in accordance with the output display data,wherein the information display includes a light irradiation unit to display the information indicating the state of the vehicle on a projection surface by irradiating the projection surface outside the vehicle with light in accordance with the output display data andthe light irradiation unit switches an angle of the light irradiated to the projection surface in accordance with the detected speed limit.14. The information display device according to claim 13 ,wherein the processor further performs processes of:detecting a state of the projection surface outside the vehicle as the environment of the vehicle,wherein the light irradiation unit switches the angle or brightness of the light irradiated to the projection surface in accordance with the detected state.15. The information display device according ...

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Номер записи: 75
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Abandoned Occupant Danger Alert System

Номер: US20190009715A1
Автор: Michael T. Gage, Robert H. Frantz
Принадлежит: Individual

One or more noxious gas detectors disposed within a cabin of a vehicle are used by an analyzer to determine that a rate of increase of measured noxious gas exceeds a first threshold, or that a level of measured noxious exceeds a second threshold, or both; and to generate an alert output responsive to the determination. Optionally, the analyzer may take remediation actions by emitting or transmitting commands to the vehicle's control computer to stop or start the engine, start the air conditioning or heater, roll down windows, unlock doors, activate horns and lights, and even transmit alert messages to one or more recipients. In one embodiment, a window clip-on sign is provided with one or more sensors on an interior portion of the unit, and one or more alert means on an exterior portion to provide a portable and easy-to-use safety device.

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Номер записи: 76
10-01-2019 дата публикации

External Audio Alert System and Method for Vehicular Use

Номер: US20190009716A1
Автор: Rubenstein Jeffrey M., Scalea Robert S.
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In embodiments of the present invention, an Alert Controller coupled to an Internal Digital Communication System (“IDCS”) of a vehicle monitors vehicle states based on messages received over the IDCS and generates audio alerts projected external to the vehicle based on the vehicle states. Multiple vehicle states may be defined, with each vehicle state associated with receipt of one or more types of messages in a particular sequence and/or within a particular timeframe. Different audio alerts may be assigned to different vehicle states. The audio alerts may be customizable such as by the vehicle manufacturer and/or vehicle owner/operator. An alert selection interface may be provided in the vehicle for user-selection of audio alerts. 1. A method of producing an external audio alert for use in the course of operation of a motor vehicle having an internal digital communication system used to control or monitor at least a motor of the vehicle via a stream of messages , the method implemented by computer processes comprising:processing of the stream of messages, by an alert processor coupled to the internal digital communication system and configured to snoop on the stream of messages on the internal digital communication system, to characterize a current state of the vehicle based on the stream of messages;processing by the alert processor of the current vehicle state to determine whether the current vehicle state corresponds to an alert condition, the alert condition being a member of a stored set of pre-defined vehicle states; andin the event that the current vehicle state does correspond to the alert condition, executing by the alert processor a macro corresponding to the alert condition, the macro specifying a plurality of behaviors to be performed in a specific order, wherein at least one of the plurality of behaviors includes causing generation of an external audio alert corresponding to the behavior.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each pre-defined vehicle state ...

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Номер записи: 77
12-01-2017 дата публикации

CUBE CORNER SHEETING HAVING OPTICALLY VARIABLE MARKING

Номер: US20170010394A1
Автор: BENSON, Crimando Joseph V., JR. Olester, Orensteen Bruce D., Spurgeon Kathryn M.
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Retroreflective sheeting having a structured layer of cube corner elements and an at least one optically variable mark therein, and methods of making same. 1. Retroreflective sheeting , comprising:a structured layer comprising cube corner elements; andat least one optically variable mark in the structured layer of cube corner elements;wherein the at least one optically variable mark comprises at least first and second mark elements, the first optically variable mark element having a first visual feature, the second optically variable mark element having a second visual feature different from the first visual feature.2. The retroreflective sheeting of claim 1 , comprising a first and second optically variable mark in the structured layer of cube corner elements claim 1 , wherein the first optically variable mark comprises a first mark element having a first continuously varied visual feature along a length of the first optically variable mark claim 1 , the second optically variable mark comprises a second mark element having a second visual feature different from the first continuously varied visual feature.3. The retroreflective article of claim 1 , wherein the structured layer of cube corner elements is disposed on a land layer in a range from greater than 0 micrometer up to 150 micrometers.4. The retroreflective sheeting of claim 1 , wherein the first continuously varied visual feature and the second visual feature are independently selected from: retroreflectance at a given orientation claim 1 , entrance or observation angle; brightness at a given orientation claim 1 , entrance or observation angle; whiteness at a given orientation claim 1 , entrance or observation angle; and rotational symmetry.5. The retroreflective sheeting of claim 1 , wherein the structured layer of the cube corner elements further comprises a background visual appearance visually distinguishable from the optically variable mark.6. A security article comprising the retroreflective sheeting ...

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Номер записи: 78
14-01-2016 дата публикации

SELF-POWERED ILLUMINATION ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160010818A1
Автор: Johnson Randall, SURA Bhargav
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A self-powered illumination assembly for a vehicle includes a closure panel and a sill protector mounted adjacent to the closure panel. An energy harvesting device is configured to convert ambient energy to electrical energy. A storage device is electrically connected to the energy harvesting device to store the electrical energy. An illumination member is electrically connected to the storage device and is configured to be illuminated by electrical energy supplied from the storage device. A sensor is connected to the sill protector and is configured to supply the stored electrical energy to the illumination member when movement of the closure panel is detected. 1. A self-powered illumination assembly for a vehicle , comprising:a closure panel;a sill protector mounted adjacent to the closure panel;an energy harvesting device configured to convert ambient energy to electrical energy;a storage device electrically connected to the energy harvesting device to store the electrical energy;an illumination member electrically connected to the storage device and configured to be illuminated by electrical energy supplied from the storage device; anda sensor connected to the sill protector and configured to supply the stored electrical energy to the illumination member when movement of the closure panel is detected.2. The self-powered illumination assembly for a vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe sensor comprises a magnetic sensor connected to the sill protector and a magnet connected to the closure panel.3. The self-powered illumination assembly for a vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe sensor comprises a proximity sensor.4. The self-powered illumination assembly for a vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe energy harvesting device is a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) array configured to convert vibration energy to electrical energy.5. The self-powered illumination assembly for a vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe storage device is a super ...

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Номер записи: 79
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Intelligent headlight system for bicycle

Номер: US20200010136A1
Автор: Jong Gu YUN
Принадлежит: Individual

A intelligent headlight system for a bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a bicycle body; a portable terminal which may be carried by a rider of the bicycle body and has a GPS module, for detecting the location information of the bicycle body, so as to measure the running speed on the basis of the location information of the bicycle body; and a headlight apparatus which is disposed on the bicycle body so as to cast light on the scene ahead of the bicycle body, is communicatably connected to the portable terminal so as to receive the running speed of the bicycle body, and is formed such that irradiation patterns may vary in accordance with the running speed of the bicycle body.

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Номер записи: 80
12-01-2017 дата публикации

COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL OBSERVERS

Номер: US20170010679A1
Автор: Hillis W. Daniel, HOWE RUSSEL, Kaehler Adrian L., Khanlian Luke W., SARRETT JAMES W., TOMBRELLO Thomas A., Williams Kjerstin I.
Принадлежит:

At least one embodiment of this disclosure includes a method for an autonomous vehicle (e.g., a fully autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle) to communicate with external observers. The method includes: receiving a task at the autonomous vehicle; collecting data that characterizes a surrounding environment of the autonomous vehicle from a sensor coupled to the autonomous vehicle; determining an intended course of action for the autonomous vehicle to undertake based on the task and the collected data; and conveying a human understandable output via an output device, the human understandable output expressly or implicitly indicating the intended course of action to an external observer. 1. A method for an autonomous vehicle to communicate with external observers , comprising:collecting data that characterizes a surrounding environment of the autonomous vehicle from a sensor coupled to the autonomous vehicle;determining an intended course of action for the autonomous vehicle to undertake based on an assigned task and the collected data;identifying an external observer and a location of the external observer in the surrounding environment based on the collected data; andprojecting, via an audio or visual apparatus and at the location of the external observer, a human understandable output indicative of the intended course of action.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying the external observer comprises identifying an external observer directing traffic.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein collecting data that characterizes the surrounding environment includes detecting a gesture associated with the external observer directing traffic.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein determining the intended course of action for the autonomous vehicle includes based on the gesture associated with the external observer claim 3 , determining the intended course of action for the autonomous vehicle.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein projecting the human understandable output includes ...

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Номер записи: 81
10-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE ILLUMINATION DEVICE, VEHICLE AND ILLUMINATION CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20190011930A1
Автор: Masuda Takeshi, OKAMURA Toshihiro, TATARA Naoki
Принадлежит: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

An illumination device provided in a vehicle capable of traveling in an automatic driving mode is provided with: an illumination unit configured so that light is emitted toward the outside of the vehicle; and an illumination control unit configured so that, on the basis of an illumination control signal transmitted from another vehicle capable of traveling in an automatic driving mode and provided with an illumination unit, the illumination state of the illumination unit corresponds to the illumination state of the illumination unit. 2. The vehicle illumination device according to claim 1 , wherein the first illumination control unit is configured to control the first illumination unit to blink in synchronization with the second illumination unit.3. The vehicle illumination device according to claim 1 , wherein the first illumination control unit is configured to control the first illumination unit such that an illumination color of the first illumination unit corresponds to an illumination color of the second illumination unit.6. The illumination control system according to claim 5 , wherein when the first vehicle exists within a predetermined range from the second vehicle claim 5 , the first wireless communication unit is able to receive an illumination control signal from the second wireless communication unit.7. The illumination control system according to claim 5 , wherein when the first vehicle and the second vehicle exist in the vicinity of an intersection point claim 5 , the first wireless communication unit is able to receive the illumination control signal from the second wireless communication unit.8. The illumination control system according to claim 7 , wherein the second vehicle is a vehicle that appears in the vicinity of the intersection point temporally earlier than the first vehicle.9. The illumination control system according to claim 5 , wherein the first vehicle and the second vehicle belong to a group of vehicles traveling in a row traveling ...

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Номер записи: 82
10-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE ILLUMINATION DEVICE, VEHICLE AND ILLUMINATION CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20190012911A1
Автор: Masuda Takeshi, OKAMURA Toshihiro, TAKII Naoki, TATARA Naoki, Yamazaki Masashi
Принадлежит: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

An illumination device installed in a vehicle capable of traveling in an automatic driving mode is provided with an illumination unit configured so as to radiate light outward from the vehicle, and an illumination control unit configured so as to control the illumination unit, on the basis of an illumination control signal sent from transportation infrastructure, which is provided with a light-emitting body for radiating light outward, in order to make the illumination state of the illumination unit correspond to the illumination state of the light-emitting body. 1. A vehicle illumination device provided to a vehicle capable of traveling in an automatic driving mode , the vehicle illumination device comprising:an illumination unit configured to irradiate light toward an outside of the vehicle; andan illumination control unit configured to control the illumination unit based on an illumination control signal transmitted from a traffic infrastructure equipment including a light-emitting body configured to irradiate light toward an outside, such that an illumination state of the illumination unit corresponds to an illumination state of the light-emitting body.2. The vehicle illumination device according to claim 1 , wherein the illumination control unit is configured to control the illumination unit to blink in synchronization with the light-emitting body.3. The vehicle illumination device according to claim 1 , wherein the illumination control unit is configured to control the illumination unit such that an illumination color of the illumination unit corresponds to an illumination color of the light-emitting body.4. A vehicle capable of traveling in an automatic driving mode claim 1 , the vehicle comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the vehicle illumination device according to ;'}a first wireless communication unit configured to receive the illumination control signal; anda vehicle control unit configured to control traveling of the vehicle.5. ...

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Номер записи: 83
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Tackion is the name of the Device. Photon Connection is the name of the technology used

Номер: US20150015391A1
Автор: Miguel R. Pimentel
Принадлежит: Individual

A device namely a ‘Tackion’ that is able to emit light and sync both the color and rate of blinking of the light emitted by one Tackion device to other Tackion devices. They will serve as beacons to visually link one vehicle to another in order to show other drivers or bystanders the implied connection in between the two or more vehicles.

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Номер записи: 84
03-02-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20220032839A1
Автор: JIN Tae Kyoung, Kim Do Hyung, KIM Moo Kwan
Принадлежит: Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.

A vehicle information display apparatus includes: at least one processor configured to receive a vehicle state of a vehicle, and detect a forward object ahead of the vehicle; a flip-dot display installed in the vehicle and configured to implement a pixel by rotating a flip disk; and an illumination module installed around the flip-dot display, and configured to illuminate a surface of the flip-dot display. 1. A vehicle information display apparatus , comprising: receive a vehicle state of a vehicle; and', 'detect a forward object ahead of the vehicle;, 'at least one processor configured toa flip-dot display installed in the vehicle and configured to implement a pixel by rotating a flip disk; andan illumination module installed around the flip-dot display, and configured to illuminate a surface of the flip-dot display.2. The vehicle information display apparatus , wherein the at least one processor comprises:a vehicle state inputter configured to receive the vehicle state; anda font detector configured to detect the forward object ahead of the vehicle.3. The vehicle information display apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the at least one processor further comprises:an operation sound outputter; anda controller configured to receive the vehicle state from the vehicle state inputter, and output any one of recognition information, warning information, and cancellation information by operating either one or both of the flip-dot display and the operation sound outputter according to a detected distance at which the forward object is detected by the front detector.4. The vehicle information display apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the outputting of the any one of the recognition information claim 3 , the warning information claim 3 , and the cancellation information comprises outputting any one or any combination of any two or more of a symbol claim 3 , an icon claim 3 , an image claim 3 , and a character through the flip-dot display.5. The vehicle information display apparatus ...

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Номер записи: 85
03-02-2022 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS DRIVING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20220032905A1
Автор: LEE Dong Hwi, LEE Keon Chang, YOO Su Jung
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An autonomous driving control system and a method thereof are provided. The autonomous driving control system includes a strategy performing device that generates and performs a stop strategy of a vehicle on the basis of a target stop location, when a critical situation occurs during autonomous driving, a behavior controller that controls a behavior of the vehicle depending on the stop strategy, and an emergency module controller that runs a predetermined emergency module, when the critical situation occurs. 1. An autonomous driving control system , comprising:a strategy performing device configured to generate and perform a stop strategy of a vehicle based on a target stop location, when a critical situation occurs during autonomous driving of the vehicle;a behavior controller configured to control a behavior of the vehicle based on the stop strategy; andan emergency module controller configured to run a predetermined emergency module, when the critical situation occurs.2. The autonomous driving control system of claim 1 , wherein the strategy performing device is configured to calculate a required deceleration and a required steering angle for stopping the vehicle on the target stop location to generate the stop strategy of the vehicle.3. The autonomous driving control system of claim 1 , wherein the emergency module controller is configured to control an operation of a predetermined first emergency module claim 1 , when the stop strategy is performed.4. The autonomous driving control system of claim 3 , wherein the predetermined first emergency module includes at least one of a brake light claim 3 , a hazard light or an exterior light.5. The autonomous driving control system of claim 4 , wherein the emergency module controller is configured to turn on the predetermined first emergency module until the critical situation of the vehicle is resolved.6. The autonomous driving control system of claim 1 , wherein the emergency module controller is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 86
03-02-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE POSITION GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND VEHICLE POSITION GUIDANCE METHOD

Номер: US20220034672A1
Автор: HORIBE Hitoshi, ICHIKAWA Tadaoki, ISHIHARA Tasuku, Kondo Takeshi, MISAWA Akihiro, MORITA Bunpei, OGUCHI Shinji, TAKAHASHI Kazuhisa
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A vehicle position guidance system includes a terminal position measurement section, a vehicle position measurement section, a calculator, and a guide. The terminal position measurement section measures a position of a terminal carried by a user. The vehicle position measurement section measures a position of a parked vehicle. The calculator obtains a route using position information related to the terminal and position information related to the parked vehicle. The guide assists the user in entering the vehicle by selectively using a first guidance and a second guidance depending on whether a distance is long or short between the terminal and the parked vehicle on the route. The first guidance provides guidance to the position of the parked vehicle using the terminal. The second guidance provides guidance to the position of the parked vehicle through a notification using a vehicle on-board device of the parked vehicle. 1. A vehicle position guidance system that guides a user to a position of a parked vehicle , the vehicle position guidance system comprising:a terminal position measurement section that measures a position of a terminal carried by the user;a vehicle position measurement section that measures the position of the parked vehicle;a calculator that obtains a route for the user to reach the parked vehicle using position information related to the terminal measured by the terminal position measurement section and position information related to the parked vehicle measured by the vehicle position measurement section; anda guide that assists the user in entering the vehicle by selectively using a first guidance and a second guidance depending on whether a distance is long or short between the terminal and the parked vehicle on the route that has been obtained by the calculator, whereinthe first guidance provides guidance to the position of the parked vehicle using the terminal, andthe second guidance provides guidance to the position of the parked vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 87
21-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR WARNING A VEHICLE DRIVER OF A TAILGATING THIRD PARTY VEHICLE

Номер: US20160016509A1
Автор: Schleicher Roman
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A method for warning a vehicle driver of a third party vehicle, in particular of a motor vehicle, of a collision, the vehicle driver of the driving third party vehicle being warned by the host vehicle of an imminent collision with a correspondingly front host vehicle, and the vehicle driver of the tailgating third party vehicle is signaled the imminent collision with the host vehicle by a driver assistance system of the host vehicle. Also described is a computer program product, an arithmetic unit, or a processing device, which may be a control device or a control unit for a vehicle, as well as to a driver assistance system for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle.

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Номер записи: 88
18-01-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE SENSING SYSTEM USING DAISY CHAIN OF SENSORS

Номер: US20180015875A1
Автор: Ihlenburg Joern, May Benjamin, Shulkin Boris
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A sensing system for a vehicle includes a plurality of sensors disposed at the vehicle. The plurality of sensors includes individual sensors connected to a vehicle network using a daisy chain topology. A control determines an address of the sensors and calibrates the sensors. The control, responsive to determination that an individual sensor is not the last sensor of a daisy chain of sensors, adjusts the internal electrical configuration to provide an open connection for another sensor. The control, responsive to determination that an individual sensor is the last sensor of the daisy chain of sensors, adjusts the internal electrical configuration to provide a termination configuration. The control, responsive to the outputs of the sensors, determines the presence of one or more objects exterior the vehicle and within the field of sensing of at least one of the sensors. 1. A sensing system for a vehicle , said sensing system comprising:a plurality of sensors disposed at a vehicle;wherein said plurality of sensors comprises individual sensors connected to a vehicle network using a daisy chain topology; anda control, wherein outputs of said sensors are communicated to said control, and wherein said control, responsive to said outputs of said sensors, determines the presence of one or more objects exterior the vehicle and within the field of sensing of at least one of said sensors.2. The sensing system of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of sensors comprises a plurality of ultrasonic sensors.3. The sensing system of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of sensors comprises a plurality of radar sensors.4. The sensing system of claim 1 , wherein said sensors are part of a sensing system capable of providing short range driving assist system functions.5. The sensing system of claim 1 , wherein said control is operable to solve concerns with respect to indistinguishable nodes of the vehicle network.6. The sensing system of claim 5 , wherein said control solves such concerns via ...

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Номер записи: 89
18-01-2018 дата публикации

SIDE-VIEW MIRROR CAMERA SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20180015879A1
Автор: KIM Sung-Sil
Принадлежит: MMPC Inc

Disclosed is a side-view mirror system for a vehicle using a camera sensor. A side-view mirror camera system for a vehicle of the present invention includes: a camera sensor () on both side-view mirrors to obtain a rear image, and generating an analog signal and then converting the analog signal into a digital signal; a serialization device in the camera sensor () serializing the digital signal of the camera sensor () to transmit by a single signal line; a parallelization device inside the vehicle parallelizing the serial digital signal; an image signal processor () inside the vehicle performing image processing of the parallel digital signal to form a camera image; and a display device () displaying camera image information. Thus, it is possible to display captured images with minimal delay on the display device and to transmit image data to the inside of the vehicle by the single signal line. 1. A side-view mirror camera system for a vehicle , the system comprising:{'b': '1', 'a camera sensor () provided on each of left and right side-view mirrors of the vehicle to obtain a rear image, and generating an analog signal according to an exposure level of light sensed by each pixel and then converting the analog signal into a digital signal;'}{'b': 1', '1, 'a serialization device provided in the camera sensor (), and serializing the digital signal of the camera sensor () and then transmitting a serial digital signal by a single signal line;'}a parallelization device provided inside the vehicle, and parallelizing the serial digital signal transmitted from the serialization device by the single signal line;{'b': '2', 'an image signal processor () provided inside the vehicle, and performing image processing of a parallel digital signal output from the parallelization device to form a camera image; and'}{'b': 6', '2, 'a display device () displaying the camera image from the image signal processor ().'}2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:{'b': 7', '6, "a head-up ...

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Номер записи: 90
18-01-2018 дата публикации

ILLUMINATION DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD

Номер: US20180015977A1
Автор: ABRAHAM Doobie, NAKACHE Liran, YEMINI Ori
Принадлежит: Green Ride Ltd.

The disclosure is directed to an illumination device for a ground-riding vehicle where combination of location of non-rotating light and transparent portions' configuration of the hubcap are configured to form penumbra of a predetermined pattern on an area adjacent to the ground-riding vehicle, to a predetermined size. 2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the wheel rim is covered by two hubcaps having transparent portions therein.3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising a second non-rotating light source claim 2 , aligned with the first non-rotating light source.4. The illumination device of claim 2 , wherein the combination of the location of the first non-rotating light and the transparent portions of the hubcap is configured to form the penumbra of a predetermined pattern toward the front claim 2 , side claim 2 , rear or a predetermined combination thereof claim 2 , of the ground riding vehicle.5. The illumination device of claim 1 , wherein the first light source provides an intermittent light.6. The illumination device of claim 1 , wherein the first light source is monochromatic.7. The illumination device of claim 1 , wherein the combination of the location of the first non-rotating light source and the transparent portions of the hubcap is configured to form the penumbra of a predetermined pattern at a predetermined evolution per minute (RPM) of the wheel comprising the combination of the first non-rotating light and the hubcap having the transparent portions.8. The illumination device of claim 7 , wherein the combination of the location of the first non-rotating light and the transparent portions of the hubcap is configured to form the penumbra of a predetermined pattern at between about 2 and about 20 RPM.9. The illumination of device of claim 8 , wherein the wheel has a diameter of between about 0.30 m (12 inch) and about 0.40 m (16 inch) and a width of between about 0.04 m and about 0.15 m10. The illumination device of claim 1 , wherein the first non- ...

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Номер записи: 91
17-01-2019 дата публикации

PLATOONING LIGHT FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20190016255A1
Автор: Damon Kenneth H.
Принадлежит: PACCAR INC

A platooning light fence includes an illumination assembly having one or more light sources located on at least one of a first platooning truck and a second platooning truck, each of the one or more light sources configured to radiate a beam of light that extends substantially continuously between the first and second platooning trucks. A system for deterring passenger vehicles from entering a gap defined between at least a leading platooning truck and a trailing platooning truck includes an illumination assembly having one or more light sources located on at least one of the leading platooning truck and the trailing platooning truck, each of the one or more light sources configured to radiate a beam of light that extends substantially continuously between the leading and trailing platooning trucks, and an activation assembly configured to selectively activate the illumination assembly. 1. A platooning light fence , comprising an illumination assembly having one or more light sources located on at least one of a first platooning vehicle and a second platooning vehicle , each of the one or more light sources configured to radiate a beam of light that extends substantially horizontally and continuously between the first and second platooning vehicles such that the beam of light originates from the at least one of the first platooning vehicle and the second platooning vehicle and terminates at the other of the first platooning vehicle and the second platooning vehicle to create a fenced off area in a gap defined between the first and second platooning vehicles.2. The platooning light fence of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more light sources are laser light sources.3. The platooning light fence of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the one or more light sources radiates a beam of light slightly downwardly from the at least one of the first platooning vehicle and the second platooning vehicle toward the other of the first platooning vehicle and the second ...

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Номер записи: 92
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Projection of a Pre-Definable Light Pattern

Номер: US20190016256A1
Автор: GUT Carsten, REIM Johannes, VARGAS RIVERO Jose Roberto
Принадлежит: Audi AG

The invention is directed to methods and devices to improve light patterns used to inform or assist an observer or a driver. The invention is related to an illuminating device and to a method for projecting a pre-definable light pattern using the illuminating device of the vehicle into an area surrounding the vehicle. According to the invention, a projection surface is determined in the area surrounding the vehicle, a position of a predefined observer has been determined or provided, and a light unit of the illuminating device is controlled pixel-wise according to the determined projection surface and the determined position of the predefined observer in order to produce the pre-definable light pattern. 18-. (canceled)9. A method for projecting a pre-definable light pattern using an illuminating device of a vehicle in an area surrounding the vehicle , the method comprising:determining a projection surface in the area surrounding the vehicle for a perspective of a predefined observer;determining or providing a position of the predefined observer for the perspective; andpixel-wise controlling of a light unit of the illuminating device based on the determined projection surface and the determined position of the predefined observer for generating the pre-definable light pattern, wherein:the projection surface is determined based on a change of a position of the vehicle or an object in an area surrounding the vehicle, orthe position of the predefined observer is determined or provided based on a trajectory of the predefined observer.10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein the predefined observer is a driver or a passenger of the vehicle claim 9 , a pedestrian at a predefined position outside of the vehicle claim 9 , or a person in a passing vehicle.11. The method according to claim 9 , further comprising:after the determining the projection surface, analyzing a topography in front of the vehicle.12. The method according to claim 9 , wherein the pixel-wise ...

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Номер записи: 93
17-01-2019 дата публикации

INFORMATION DISPLAY DEVICE AND INFORMATION DISPLAY METHOD

Номер: US20190016257A1
Автор: FUKUTAKA Shinsaku, IMAISHI Akiko, SAKATA Reiko
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A vehicle state determining unit () for determining a state of a vehicle, a display data output unit () for outputting display data for displaying information indicating the state of the vehicle determined by the vehicle state determining unit (), and an information displaying unit () for determining display time of the information from the state of the vehicle determined by the vehicle state determining unit () and displaying the information to the outside of the vehicle in accordance with the display data output from the display data output unit () during the display time, in which the information displaying unit () is configured to switch a display method of the information in accordance with the display time. Thus, a degree of information transmission may be increased. 19-. (canceled)10. An information display device , comprising:a processor; anda memory storing instructions which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform processes of:determining a state of a vehicle;outputting display data for displaying information indicating the determined state of the vehicle;for determining a target to which the information is presented; anddetermining display time of the information from the determined state of the vehicle and the determined target to which the information is presented, and displaying the information to an outside of the vehicle in accordance with the output display data during the display time,wherein the processor switches a display method of the information in accordance with the display time.11. The information display device according to claim 10 ,wherein the processor further performs processes of:detecting a relative state between a user's vehicle and the target to which the information is presented,wherein the processor corrects the display time using the detected relative state.12. The information display device according to claim 10 ,wherein the processor determines the relative state between the user's vehicle and the ...

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Номер записи: 94
17-01-2019 дата публикации

System and Methods For Detecting Vehicle Braking Events Using Data From Fused Sensors in Mobile Devices

Номер: US20190016258A1
Автор: Ferguson Dana, Snyder Jared S.
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One or more braking event detection computing devices and methods are disclosed herein based on fused sensor data collected during a window of time from various sensors of a mobile device found within an interior of a vehicle. The various sensors of the mobile device may include a GPS receiver, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a microphone, a camera, and a magnetometer. Data from vehicle sensors and other external systems may also be used. The braking event detection computing devices may adjust the polling frequency of the GPS receiver of the mobile device to capture non-consecutive data points based on the speed of the vehicle, the battery status of the mobile device, traffic-related information, and weather-related information. The braking event detection computing devices may use classification machine learning algorithms on the fused sensor data to determine whether or not to classify a window of time as a braking event. 1. An apparatus comprising:one or more processors; and collect, via sensors associated with a computing device in a vehicle, during a first window of time, and using a polling frequency, sensor data associated with the vehicle;', 'classify, based on the sensor data, a second window of time as a braking event;', 'generate, based on the classifying the second window of time as the braking event, a notification relating to the braking event; and', 'transmit, to a second computing device within a predetermined distance of the vehicle, the notification., 'memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the apparatus to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including instructions that claim 1 , when executed by the one or more processors claim 1 , cause the apparatus to:determine a duplicate data point in the sensor data; andreplace the duplicate data point with an average value based on a previous data point and a subsequent data point.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including instructions that claim 1 , when ...

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Номер записи: 95
17-01-2019 дата публикации

SIGNALLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190016259A1
Автор: Snell Ben
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A retrofit trailer board system for vehicles is disclosed, including a trailer board carrying a plurality of signalling lights on a surface thereof, and a relaying control unit which is connected between the trailer board and a plurality of optical sensors. Each optical sensor is arranged for removable connection to the exterior surface of respective vehicle lights, each sensor being configured to issue a signal responsive to operation of a vehicle light. 1. A signalling system for vehicles , comprising one or more optical sensors for removable attachment to a respective vehicle light , which sensors are configured to generate a signal responsive to detecting emitted light from the vehicle light to which it is attached , the system being arranged responsive to receiving a signal from the one or more optical sensors to output a signal to an external signalling unit to cause a corresponding light on said external signalling unit to operate and the system further comprising one or more proximity sensors adapted for retrofitting to a vehicular trailer board , and means for relaying signals produced by the parking sensors to an audible or visual unit which may be carried within the vehicle.2. The signalling system of claim 1 , wherein plural optical sensors are provided claim 1 , each connected to a control unit by means of respective lengthwise conductors claim 1 , the control unit comprising circuitry for relaying the sensor signals to corresponding lights of an external signalling unit.3. The signalling system of claim 1 , further comprising a trailer board for removable mounting to the rear of a vehicle claim 1 , the trailer board carrying on a rear surface a plurality of signalling lights claim 1 , and wherein the control unit is configured to relay sensor signals received from the sensors to a corresponding signalling light on the trailer board.4. The signalling system of claim 1 , wherein the or each optical sensor comprises a light detector surrounded by a wall ...

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Номер записи: 96
17-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE ILLUMINATION ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190016262A1
Автор: THIEBAUD Julien
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A vehicle illumination assembly is basically provided with a vehicle substrate layer, a fiber optic fabric layer and a light source. The vehicle substrate layer has an inboard side and an outboard side. The fiber optic fabric layer is disposed over the inboard side of the vehicle substrate layer. The light source is arranged to illuminate the fiber optic fabric layer. 1. A vehicle illumination assembly comprising:a vehicle substrate layer having an inboard side and an outboard side;a fiber optic fabric layer disposed over the inboard side of the vehicle substrate layer; anda light source arranged to illuminate the fiber optic fabric layer.2. The vehicle illumination assembly according to claim 1 , whereinthe inboard side faces a vehicle interior.3. The vehicle illumination assembly according to claim 1 , whereinthe vehicle substrate layer is a part of a trim panel.4. The vehicle illumination assembly according to claim 1 , whereinthe vehicle substrate layer is a part of a vehicle body structure.5. The vehicle illumination assembly according to claim 1 , further comprisinga top layer disposed on an inboard side of the fiber optic fabric layer, the illumination of the fiber optic fabric layer being visible through the top layer.6. The vehicle illumination assembly according to claim 1 , whereinthe fiber optic fabric layer includes indicium.7. The vehicle illumination assembly according to claim 6 , whereinthe indicium includes paint.8. The vehicle illumination assembly according to claim 1 , further comprisingan adhesive layer disposed between the vehicle substrate layer and the fiber optic fabric layer.9. The vehicle illumination assembly according to claim 1 , whereinthe fiber optic fabric layer is disposed in a recess of the vehicle substrate layer.10. The vehicle illumination assembly according to claim 1 , whereinthe fiber optic fabric layer is molded with the vehicle substrate layer.11. The vehicle illumination assembly according to claim 3 , wherein{'b': '32', ...

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Номер записи: 97
03-02-2022 дата публикации

TRANSPORT GAIT AND GESTURE INTERPRETATION

Номер: US20220035457A1
Автор: Jr. Stephen Paul, McFarland
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An example operation includes one or more of receiving, by a computer associated with a transport, a gait of an individual from at least one camera associated with the transport, validating, by the computer, the gait, receiving, by the computer, a gesture of the individual from the at least one camera, validating, by the computer, the gesture, and performing, by the computer, one or more functions based on the validated gait and the validated gesture. 1. A method , comprising:validating a gait of an individual by a transport;validating a gesture of the individual by the transport; andperforming an action by the transport based on the validated gait and the validated gesture.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the validating of the gait comprises one or more of:analyzing motion of the individual, a pace of the individual, leg movement of the individual, torso movement of the individual, arm movement of the individual, and head movement of the individual.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the gesture is provided in response to an indication provided by the transport to the individual claim 1 , the indication comprising at least one of:flashing one or more lights of the transport;transmitting an audible message or tone from the transport to the individual; andproviding a notification to a device associated with the individual.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the gait and the gesture are received at a similar time.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the action comprises one or more of unlocking a transport door claim 1 , starting an engine of the transport claim 1 , utilizing a transport heater or air conditioner claim 1 , and utilizing a transport entertainment system.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein a hand gesture enables the action for the transport claim 1 , wherein a finger gesture enables another action for the transport claim 1 , wherein a combination of the hand gesture and the finger gesture enables a further action for the transport.7. The method of claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 98
16-01-2020 дата публикации

SIGNALING DEVICE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE BY A PERSON WHO IS WAITING FOR IT

Номер: US20200017022A1
Автор: BREVET Franck, CHARTON Virgile, DELENNE Sandrine, DIAKITE KABA Saran, POGNON Jean Luc
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A signaling device (DS) equips an autonomously-dri-ving vehicle (VA) and comprising location means (ML) able to deter-mine its ongoing position, lighting means (MEI-ME) able to generate luminous signals and exterior warning means (MAE) able to generate sounds. This signaling device (DS) comprises processing means (MT) able, when the vehicle (VA) has to meet a person (PA) at a place (EC) having a known position, to trigger a predefined signaling of the vehi-cle (VA) by the lighting means (ME I-ME) and/or the exterior warning means (MAE), as soon as the difference between the ongoing position of the vehicle (VA) and the known position of the place is less than a threshold. 1. A signaling device for a self-driving vehicle , the self-driving vehicle comprising positioning means capable of determining a current position of the vehicle , lighting means capable of generating light signals and/or external alerting means capable of generating sounds , said signaling device including processing means which are capable , when said vehicle is to meet a person at a location having a known position , of triggering a preset signaling of said self-driving vehicle by said lighting means and/or said external alerting means as soon as a difference between said current position of the vehicle and said known position of the location is less than a threshold , wherein , in the presence of a vehicle also comprising communication means capable of communicating by radio waves with remote communication equipment , and means of acquisition capable of acquiring data representative of the environment located at least in front of said self-driving vehicle , said processing means is capable , when said vehicle is moving towards said location having a known position , of generating images representative of at least said environment from said acquired data , and of triggering the transmission of said generated images to communication equipment belonging to said person in order to display said ...

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Номер записи: 99
16-01-2020 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20200017106A1
Автор: PARK Yongsoo
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A method for controlling an autonomous vehicle is disclosed. A vehicle control method for controlling a following vehicle that follows a preceding vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention, includes receiving target driving state information; projecting a distance marker image forward through a projector provided in a vehicle; 1. A vehicle control method for controlling a following vehicle following a preceding vehicle , comprising:receiving target driving state information;projecting a distance marker image forward through a projector provided in a vehicle;detecting a preceding vehicle and the distance marker image through a camera provided in the vehicle;acquiring actual driving state information of the vehicle on the basis of a positional relation between the preceding vehicle and the distance marker image;calculating an error between the target driving state information and the actual driving state information; andcontrolling the vehicle such that the error decreases.2. The vehicle control method of claim 1 , wherein the projector is included in a head lamp provided in the vehicle.3. The vehicle control method of claim 1 , wherein the target driving state information includes at least one of speed information claim 1 , acceleration information claim 1 , deceleration information claim 1 , steering information claim 1 , heading information claim 1 , and information on the distance between the preceding vehicle and the vehicle.4. The vehicle control method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving of the target driving state information comprises receiving the target driving state information from the preceding vehicle through vehicle-to-vehicle communication.5. The vehicle control method of claim 1 , wherein the distance marker image is projected to the ground claim 1 , and at least a part of the distance marker image is overlaid on the preceding vehicle.6. The vehicle control method of claim 1 , further comprising controlling the vehicle such that the ...

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Номер записи: 100