Rain detection apparatus and method

A rain detection apparatus includes a camera that views a surface and a processor that captures an image from the camera. The processor generates a signal indicative of rain on the surface from information contained in the captured image and optionally drives a surface cleaning apparatus in response thereto. The apparatus captures images focused at a plurality of distances. The processor includes an edge detector that detects edges visible in the captured image and a difference structure that calculates the difference between the number of edges visible between differing images. The edge detector disregards edges close to areas of light larger than the largest raindrop that is desired or expected to be detected. The apparatus optionally includes a backlight, and the difference in numbers of edges between frames with and without the backlight illuminated are used to distinguish between background features and rain on the surface.

Moisture sensor and/or defogger with bayesian improvements, and related methods

In certain example embodiments, moisture sensors, defoggers, etc., and/or related methods, are provided. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to moisture sensors and/or defoggers that may be used in various applications such as, for example, refrigerator/freezer merchandisers, vehicle windows, building windows, etc. When condensation or moisture is detected, an appropriate action may be taken (e.g., actuating windshield wipers, turning on a defroster, triggering the heating of a merchandiser door or window, etc.). Bayesian approaches optionally may be implemented in certain example embodiments in an attempt to improve moisture detection accuracy. For instance, models of various types of disturbances may be developed and, based on live data and a priori information known about the model, a probability of the model being accurate is calculated. If a threshold value is met, the model may be considered a match and, optionally, a corresponding appropriate action may be taken.

Vehicular vision system

A vehicular vision system includes a control and an imager having a lens and a CMOS photosensor array. The imager is disposed at an interior portion of a vehicle and views exterior of the vehicle through a windshield of the vehicle and forward of the vehicle. The control includes an image processor for processing image data captured by the photosensor array. The image processor processes captured image data to detect an object viewed by said imager. The photosensor array may be operable at a plurality of exposure periods that include a first exposure period and a second exposure period, with the time period of exposure of the first exposure period being longer than the time period of exposure of the second exposure period. The imager may be disposed in a module attached at the windshield of the vehicle.

METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF A REAR WIPER SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

A method and system for detecting the presence of a carrier mounted on the rear of a motor vehicle or of an object carried by the carrier that may cause damage or a malfunction of a rear wiper system of the motor vehicle. If a potentially obstructing situation is determined to be present, the rear wiper system is deactivated to prevent it malfunctioning or being damaged by the obstruction. A user of the vehicle may be provided with a message that an obstruction has been detected and the user may control whether the wiper system is deactivated. The obstruction may be sensed by monitoring the amount of current drawn by a wiper motor, by an ultrasonic sensor, or by a rear-view camera. 1. A method of controlling operation of a wiper system for a rear screen of a motor vehicle , the wiper system comprising a wiper arm and a motor to move the wiper arm , the method comprising:detecting whether an obstruction is in an obstructing position expected to obstruct motion of the wiper arm; anddeactivating the wiper system if the obstruction is in the obstructing position.2. The method of wherein deactivating the wiper system comprises returning the wiper arm to a park position.3. The method of wherein deactivating the wiper system comprises maintaining the wiper arm in a park position.4. The method of wherein the detecting step comprises using at least one of an ultrasonic sensor and a rear view camera to detect the obstruction.5. The method of wherein the detecting step comprises monitoring the current draw of the motor and claim 1 , if the current draw exceeds a predefined limit claim 1 , using this as an indication that the obstruction is in the obstructing position.6. The method of wherein the detecting step comprises detecting that a portion of an object carrier mounted to a rear portion of the vehicle is resting upon the rear screen in the obstructing position.7. The method of further comprising:sending a message to a user of the vehicle that the obstruction was detected; ...

Systems and methods for detecting obstructions in a camera field of view

A system mounted on a vehicle for detecting an obstruction on a surface of a window of the vehicle, a primary camera is mounted inside the vehicle behind the window. The primary camera is configured to acquire images of the environment through the window. A secondary camera is focused on an external surface of the window, and operates to image the obstruction. A portion of the window, i.e. window region is subtended respectively by the field of view of the primary camera and the field of view of the secondary camera. A processor processes respective sequences of image data from both the primary camera and the secondary camera.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE SYSTEM

The present disclosure relates to apparatus for controlling operation of a vehicle system. The apparatus includes a processor operable in an automatic mode to output a control signal to automate operation of the vehicle system. The processor is configured to receive a measurement signal from a sensor associated with the vehicle system. The processor outputs the control signal in dependence on a comparison of the measurement signal to a control function. A user override of the automated operation of the vehicle system is detected and the processor re-calibrates the control function in dependence on the detected user override. The present disclosure also relates to a vehicle and to a method of controlling operation of a vehicle system. 1. An apparatus for controlling operation of a vehicle system , wherein the vehicle system is a windshield wiper , the apparatus comprising: in an automatic mode, output a control signal to automate operation of the vehicle system;', 'receive a measurement signal from a sensor associated with the vehicle system;', 'output the control signal in dependence on a comparison of the measurement signal to a control function;', 'detect a user override of the automated operation of the vehicle system; and', 're-calibrate the control function in dependence on the detected user override of the vehicle system., 'a processor configured to2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to re-calibrate the control function by applying a regression technique.3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the regression technique is a logistic regression technique.4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control function comprises an activation threshold and the control signal is an activation signal configured to activate the vehicle system.5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the processor is configured to re-calibrate the activation threshold by increasing the activation threshold when the user ...

STOWABLE VEHICLE SENSOR

A sensor cleaning system for a vehicle is disclosed that includes a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly may include a fluid-dispensing nozzle for a vehicle sensor, a housing within a body of a vehicle, and a driving member which can move the nozzle between a stowed position within the housing and a deployed position. 1. An assembly , comprising:a housing having a cavity sized for a sensor, the housing comprising an opening at a first end, and a housing base having a drain at an opposite end;a sensor mount; anda driving member coupled to the mount to move the mount, through the opening, between a stowed position and a deployed position.2. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an annular nozzle for the sensor positioned above the base so that fluid dispensed by the nozzle exits the cavity via the drain.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the driving member comprises a screw coupled to a motor.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the drive includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve that is coupled to the mount and claim 3 , when the mount moves between the stowed and deployed positions claim 3 , the inner sleeve moves relative to the outer sleeve.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the housing base is sloped toward the drain.6. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising the sensor coupled to a nozzle and the mount.7. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a nozzle claim 1 , for the sensor claim 1 , that is sized to move through the opening claim 1 , wherein the nozzle comprises:a first member comprising an annular first flange extending radially-inwardly from a first nozzle base; anda second member having an annular second flange extending radially-outwardly from a second nozzle base, the first and second flanges forming a circumferential passage and an at least partially circumferential outlet.8. The assembly of claim 7 , wherein at least a portion of the first flange is parallel to at least a portion of the second flange.9. The assembly of claim 7 ...

SENSOR FOR VEHICLE, SENSING METHOD THEREOF AND VEHICLE SYSTEM

According to one embodiment, there is provided a sensor for a vehicle, which includes: a vehicle glass; a substrate disposed on the vehicle glass; a transparent sensing electrode disposed on the substrate; and a wire electrode connected to the sensing electrode, wherein the sensing electrode comprises a first sensing electrode and a second sensing electrode spaced apart from the first sensing electrode. 1. A sensor for measuring a raindrop or a mist on a vehicle , the sensor comprising:a sensing electrode disposed on a glass of the vehicle; anda wire electrode connected to the sensing electrode,wherein the sensing electrode comprises a first sensing electrode and a second sensing electrode spaced apart from the first sensing electrode,wherein the first sensing electrode, the second sensing electrode and the wire are formed in a metal,wherein at least one of the first and second sensing electrode comprises a hot-wire.2. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the first sensing electrode extends in a first direction claim 1 , and the second sensing electrode extends in a second direction claim 1 , andthe sensor further comprises an insulating material interposed between the first and second sensing electrodes.3. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second sensing electrodes includes a plurality of electrode patterns claim 1 , andthe electrode patterns of the first sensing electrode are spaced apart from the electrode patterns of the second sensing electrode.4. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the glass of the vehicle includes at least one of a front glass of the vehicle claim 1 , a side glass of the vehicle claim 1 , a rear glass of the vehicle and a side mirror.5. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the glass of the vehicle includes an outer glass and an inner glass disposed on the outer glass claim 1 , andthe sensor further comprises a substrate interposed between the outer and inner glasses.6. The sensor of claim 1 , further comprising a substrate making direct ...

Vehicle laminated glazing comprising an amoled screen

A laminated vehicle glazing includes within the laminate an AMOLED screen and a sensor. The AMOLED screen is in the clear window region or is masked by an external peripheral masking layer between the second main face of the first glazing and the rear face of the AMOLED screen and a connecting part is also optionally masked by the external masking layer between the second main face and its rear surface.

VEHICLE RAIN SENSOR, AND WIPER SYSTEM AND WIPER CONTROL METHOD USING THE SAME

A rain sensor includes: a substrate, a first sensor that is disposed on a first surface of the substrate and that senses a sound signal; a second sensor disposed on a second surface of the substrate and attached to windshield glass of the vehicle to sense a capacitance change; and a processor that determines precipitation, based on at least one of the sound signal or the capacitance change. 1. A rain sensor for a vehicle , the rain sensor comprising:a substrate;a first sensor disposed on a first surface of the substrate and configured to sense a sound signal;a second sensor disposed on a second surface of the substrate and attached to windshield glass of the vehicle to sense a capacitance change; anda processor configured to determine precipitation, based on at least one of the sound signal or the capacitance change.2. The rain sensor of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor includes a Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) microphone.3. The rain sensor of claim 1 , wherein the second sensor is a capacitive sensor and includes a first capacitor and a second capacitor.4. The rain sensor of claim 3 , wherein the first capacitor includes a pair of transparent electrodes spaced apart from each other by a first gap claim 3 , andwherein the second capacitor includes a pair of transparent electrodes spaced apart from each other by a second gap different from the first gap.5. The rain sensor of claim 4 , wherein the first capacitor detects a raindrop of a first size or larger claim 4 , andwherein the second capacitor detects a raindrop of a second size or smaller.6. The rain sensor of claim 5 , wherein the first capacitor and the second capacitor detect a raindrop of more than the first size and less than the second size together.7. The rain sensor of claim 3 , wherein the second surface of the substrate is attached to the windshield glass of the vehicle with a thermal curable polymer adhesive.8. The rain sensor of claim 1 , wherein the processor determines whether the sound ...

ACTIVE SURROUND VIEW SYSTEM WITH SELF-CLEANING MECHANISM

A surround view system for a vehicle includes a plurality of brackets adjacent interior surfaces of windows of the vehicle. A plurality of camera assemblies are provided within the brackets. Each camera assembly includes a lens having a field of view extending through one of the windows for capturing images of a vehicle exterior. The images captured by the lenses through the windows are integrated together to form a 360° view of the vehicle exterior. 1. A surround view system for a vehicle comprising:a plurality of brackets adjacent interior surfaces of windows of the vehicle; anda plurality of camera assemblies within the brackets, each camera assembly including a lens having a field of view extending through one of the windows for acquiring images of a vehicle exterior, the images acquired by the lenses through the windows being integrated together to form a 360° view of the vehicle exterior.2. The surround view system of further comprising a controller which receives the images from each lens and claim 1 , in response to detecting a visual obstruction on one of the windows based on the received images claim 1 , moves the window having the visual obstruction relative to the camera assembly to remove the visual obstruction to a predetermined degree.3. The surround view system of claim 2 , wherein the window having the visual obstruction is prevented from moving downward to a position that exposes the lens to the vehicle exterior.4. The surround view system of claim 2 , wherein the controller detects visual obstructions on the windows upon vehicle ignition.5. The surround view system of further comprising a controller which receives the images from each lens and claim 1 , in response to detecting a visual obstruction on one of the windows based on the received images claim 1 , actuates an HVAC system of the vehicle to remove the visual obstruction to a predetermined degree.6. The surround view system of further comprising a controller which receives the images from ...

ACCELEROMETER-BASED VEHICLE WIPER BLADE MONITORING

Method and apparatus are disclosed for accelerometer-based windshield wiper monitoring. A vehicle includes an accelerometer affixed to a vehicle window, a windshield wiper to actuate across the vehicle window, and a processor. The processor is configured to determine an acoustic profile corresponding to the windshield wiper based on structure-borne audio data received from the accelerometer, determine whether a bandlimited decibel level of the acoustic profile exceeds a threshold, and responsively provide an alert via a vehicle display. 1. A vehicle comprising:an accelerometer affixed to a vehicle window;a windshield wiper to actuate across the vehicle window; and determine an acoustic profile corresponding to the windshield wiper based on structure-borne audio data received from the accelerometer;', 'determine whether a bandlimited decibel level of the acoustic profile exceeds a threshold; and', 'responsively provide an alert via a vehicle display., 'a processor configured to2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the accelerometer is configured to measure vibrations perpendicular to a glass surface of the vehicle window.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the accelerometer is affixed to a top-center portion of a front windshield of the vehicle.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to:compare the determined acoustic profile to a plurality of stored acoustic profiles, wherein each stored acoustic profile has a corresponding threshold;determine a closest matching stored acoustic profile; andselect the threshold corresponding to the closest matching stored acoustic profile.5. The vehicle of claim 4 , wherein a first profile of the plurality of stored acoustic profiles corresponds to an aged wiper blade claim 4 , and wherein a second profile of the plurality of stored acoustic profiles corresponds to a broken wiper blade arm.6. The vehicle of claim 4 , wherein each stored acoustic profile comprises a corresponding alert type claim 4 , and ...

LEARNING AUXILIARY FEATURE PREFERENCES AND CONTROLLING THE AUXILIARY DEVICES BASED THEREON

A system for audio control in a vehicle includes a speaker designed to output vehicle audio data in a cabin of the vehicle at a volume. The system further includes a microphone designed to detect microphone data in the cabin of the vehicle. The system further includes a memory designed to store an audio profile corresponding to desirable operation of the volume of the speaker. The system also includes an electronic control unit (ECU) coupled to the speaker, the microphone, and the memory and designed to control the volume of the speaker based on the detected microphone data and the audio profile. 1. A system for audio control in a vehicle , the system comprising:a speaker configured to output vehicle audio data in a cabin of the vehicle at a volume;a microphone configured to detect microphone data in the cabin of the vehicle;a memory configured to store an audio profile corresponding to desirable operation of the volume of the speaker; andan electronic control unit (ECU) coupled to the speaker, the microphone, and the memory and configured to control the volume of the speaker based on the detected microphone data and the audio profile.2. The system of wherein the desirable operation of the volume of the speaker in the audio profile includes turning down the volume of the speaker to a predetermined volume level when a specific user voice is detected claim 1 , and the ECU is configured to reduce the volume of the speaker to the predetermined volume level in response to the microphone data including the specific user voice.3. The system of wherein the ECU is further configured to filter the microphone data using at least one of sub-spectral subtraction or Kalman filtering to identify the specific user voice in the microphone data.4. The system of wherein the speaker is located in a different location in the cabin of the vehicle than the microphone claim 1 , the microphone data includes a user voice claim 1 , and the ECU is further configured to control the speaker to ...

Systems and methods for detecting obstructions in a camera field of view

A system mounted on a vehicle for detecting an obstruction on a surface of a window of the vehicle, a primary camera is mounted inside the vehicle behind the window. The primary camera is configured to acquire images of the environment through the window. A secondary camera is focused on an external surface of the window, and operates to image the obstruction. A portion of the window, i.e. window region is subtended respectively by the field of view of the primary camera and the field of view of the secondary camera. A processor processes respective sequences of image data from both the primary camera and the secondary camera.

WIPER BLADE AND VEHICLE WIPER DEVICE

A wiper blade wipes a wiping surface. The wiper blade includes a blade rubber that is disposed in contact with the wiping surface, a wiper case that holds the blade rubber, and a state changing member that is accommodated in the wiper case and rotatable in the wiper case. The state changing member is rotatable in the wiper case or movable in a longitudinal direction. The state changing member is configured to change a curved form or rigidity in the longitudinal direction of the wiper blade in accordance with a curved form of the wiping surface when a rotational position or a longitudinal position of the state changing member is changed. 1. A wiping blade that wipes a wiping surface , the wiping blade comprising:a blade rubber that is disposed in contact with the wiping surface;a wiper case that holds the blade rubber;a state changing member that is accommodated in the wiper case and rotatable in the wiper case or movable in a longitudinal direction,wherein the state changing member is configured to change a curved form or rigidity in the longitudinal direction of the wiper blade in accordance with a curved form of the wiping surface when a rotational position or a longitudinal position of the state changing member is changed.2. The wiper blade according to claim 1 , further comprising an electric driving device configured to change the rotational position or the longitudinal position of the state changing member.3. A wiping blade that wipes a wiping surface claim 1 , the wiping blade comprising:a blade rubber that is disposed in contact with the wiping surface;a first backing that is formed from leaf spring material and applies pressing force directed toward the wiping surface to the blade rubber;a wiper case that holds the blade rubber and accommodates the first backing next to the blade rubber; anda second backing accommodated in the wiper case next to the first backing, whereinthe second backing is rotatable in the wiper case, andthe second backing is configured ...

WIPER CONTROL MECHANISM

A method to reduce refreezing of meltable snow includes configuring a wiper arm to wipe the meltable snow from an ambient-facing surface of a window positioned on a vehicle. The method also includes configuring a sensor coupled to the wiper arm to gather and transmit a parameter on the vehicle and environment. The method also includes configuring a processor to receive the parameter, determine refreezability of the meltable snow based on the parameter, and define an action to be performed by the wiper arm. 1. A method to reduce refreezing of meltable snow deposited on an ambient-facing surface of a window positioned on a vehicle , wherein at least one wiper arm is configured to wipe the meltable snow off the ambient-facing surface of the window , and wherein at least one sensor is coupled to the at least one wiper arm , the at least one sensor configured to gather and transmit at least one parameter , the method comprising:receiving the at least one parameter;determining refreezability of the meltable snow based on the at least one parameter; anddefining an action to be performed by the at least one wiper arm.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the defined action comprises engaging the at least one wiper arm to wipe the meltable snow off the window.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one parameter is selected from the group comprising actual window temperature claim 1 , predicted window temperature claim 1 , recent driving history claim 1 , climate control settings of the vehicle claim 1 , window moisture sensor feedback claim 1 , vehicle external temperature claim 1 , vehicle internal temperature claim 1 , vehicle type claim 1 , vehicle internal color claim 1 , vehicle external color claim 1 , solar radiation intensity at the vehicle claim 1 , vehicle orientation claim 1 , snow precipitation type claim 1 , snow precipitation intensity claim 1 , wind speed claim 1 , ambient temperature and parking location history.4. The method ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIPING A VEHICLE WINDOW

System for wiping a vehicle window, the said window being equipped with a sensor, comprising a first wiper () which can wipe a first area of the window, including a portion (′) which extends at the level of the said sensor, a second wiper () which can wipe a second area of the window, different from the said first area, means for activation of the said first and second wipers for the purpose of their displacement on the window, and electronic means for control of the said means for activation, characterized in that the said means for activation comprise a first motor for activation of the said first wiper, and a second motor for activation of the said second wiper, and in that the said control means are configured to activate only the said first motor when cleaning of the said portion is required. 1. A system for wiping a vehicle window , the window being equipped with a sensor , the system comprising:a first wiper for wiping a first area of the window, including a portion which extends at the level of the sensor;a second wiper for wiping a second area of the window, different from the first area;means for activation of the first and second wipers for the purpose of their displacement on the window; andelectronic means for control of the means for activation,wherein the means for activation comprise a first motor for activation of the first wiper, and a second motor for activation of the second wiper, andwherein the control means are configured to activate only the first motor when cleaning of the portion is required.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the first wiper is a wiper which is configured to be situated on the driver's side of the vehicle.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the first wiper is a wiper which is configured to be situated on the passenger's side of the vehicle.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the portion is situated substantially in the middle of the window.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the portion ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING CONTAMINATION FROM DISTANCE MEASURING SENSOR FOR VEHICLE

An apparatus for removing contamination for use with a distance measuring sensor, the apparatus comprising: a distance measuring module mounted inside or outside of a vehicle and configured to measure the distance between the vehicle and objects around the vehicle; a distance-based recognition unit configured to recognize a surround environment of the vehicle based on the distance measured by the distance measuring module; and a contamination removing module configured to measure the level of contamination on the distance measuring module and perform a cleaning with respect to an area where the contamination occurs when the measured level of contamination is above a preset threshold. 1. An apparatus for removing contamination for use with a distance measuring sensor , the apparatus comprising:a distance measuring module mounted inside or outside of a vehicle and configured to measure the distance between the vehicle and objects around the vehicle;a distance-based recognition unit configured to recognize a surround environment of the vehicle based on the distance measured by the distance measuring module; anda contamination removing module configured to measure the level of contamination on the distance measuring module and perform a cleaning with respect to an area where the contamination occurs when the measured level of contamination is above a preset threshold.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the distance measuring module comprises:a distance measuring sensor configured to generate a sensing signal for measuring the distance between the vehicle and the respective peripheral objects; anda distance measuring unit configured to measure the distance between the vehicle and the respective peripheral objects.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the distance measuring sensor comprises a LIDAR sensor or a RADAR sensor.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the contamination removing module comprises:a contamination measuring unit configured to measure the level of ...

BRUSHLESS WIPER MOTOR

Since a shape of a stator is made mirror symmetric with respect to a rotor as a 4-pole/6-slot type, rotational deflection of the rotor can be suppressed. As the minimum number of poles and the minimum number of slots, which can suppress the rotational deflection of the rotor a frequency of magnetic noises approaches a frequency of mechanical noises. Thus, it is possible to integrate the whole noises generated by the DR-side wiper motor into a low frequency range thereof, and to make the acoustic sensitivity (dB) of a vehicle interior smaller. Since the stator is fixed inside a housing and mounting legs fixed to a vehicle body fixed portion are provided in the housing the stator which is a source of the magnetic noises, can be fixed to a vehicle via only the housing Therefore, a brushless wiper motor with quietness improved further can be designed. 1. A brushless wiper motor configured to cause a wiper member to swing , the wiper member wiping an object attached onto a windshield of a vehicle away from the windshield , the brushless wiper motor comprising:a stator fixed inside a housing;a coil wound around the stator;six slots provided in the stator, the coil being disposed in each of the slots;a rotor configured to rotate with respect to the stator;a permanent magnet provided on the rotor, the permanent magnet having four magnetic poles arranged alternately along a direction of rotation of the rotor;a decelerating mechanism housed in the housing, the decelerating mechanism being configured to reduce speed of rotation of the rotor;an output shaft configured to transmit rotation of the decelerating mechanism to the wiper member; anda plurality of fixing legs provided on the housing,wherein at least one of the plurality of fixing legs is fixed to a vehicle body fixed portion that extends in a right-to-left direction of the vehicle.2. The brushless wiper motor according to claim 1 ,wherein frequencies of noises generated by the brushless wiper motor is made equal to or ...

VEHICLE IMAGE SENSOR CLEANING

A vehicle computer includes a memory and a processor programmed to execute instructions stored in the memory. The instructions include comparing a captured image of a predetermined object to a target image of the predetermined object to quantify a first noise characteristic of the captured image, comparing the first noise characteristic to a first predetermined threshold, and detecting debris on an image sensor that outputs the captured image as a result of comparing the first noise characteristic to the first predetermined threshold. 1. A vehicle computer comprising:a memory; anda processor programmed to execute instructions stored in the memory, the instructions include comparing a captured image of a predetermined object to a target image of the predetermined object to quantify a first noise characteristic of the captured image, comparing the first noise characteristic to a first predetermined threshold, and detecting debris on an image sensor that outputs the captured image as a result of comparing the first noise characteristic to the first predetermined threshold.2. The vehicle computer of claim 1 , wherein the first noise characteristic is at least one of a signal-to-noise ratio and a peak signal-to-noise ratio and wherein detecting debris on the image sensor includes detecting debris on the image sensor as a result of determining that the first noise characteristic is below the first predetermined threshold.3. The vehicle computer of claim 2 , wherein the instructions include comparing the captured image to the target image to quantify a second noise characteristic of the captured image claim 2 , wherein the second noise characteristic includes at least one of a root mean squared error and a mean absolute error claim 2 , and wherein detecting debris on the image sensor includes detecting debris on the image sensor as a result of determining that the second noise characteristic exceeds a second predetermined threshold.4. The vehicle computer of claim 3 , ...

WIPER DRIVING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRIVING SAME

A wiper driving apparatus according to embodiments comprises: a sensor unit including a carbon micro coil; a precipitation amount sensing unit for outputting an output value corresponding to the value of a difference between a first frequency and a preset second frequency according to a change in the impedance value of the sensor unit; and a control unit for determining whether there is precipitation and the amount of precipitation by using the output value output through the precipitation amount sensing unit, and determining wiper driving conditions according to the determined results, wherein the first frequency is changed to correspond to a change in the inductance value of the carbon micro coil according to whether there is precipitation and the amount of precipitation. 1. A wiper driving apparatus comprising:a sensor unit including a carbon micro coil;a rainfall sensing unit for outputting an output value corresponding to a difference value between a first frequency according to change in an impedance value of the sensor unit and a predetermined second frequency; anda controller for determining presence/absence of rain and an amount of rainfall using the output value output from the rainfall sensing unit and determining a wiper driving condition according to the result of determination,wherein the rainfall sensing unit comprises:a first frequency generator for outputting the first frequency having an oscillation frequency corresponding to change in impedance of the sensor unit;a second frequency generator for outputting the second frequency corresponding to a predetermined reference oscillation frequency;a difference frequency generator for outputting a difference value between the first frequency and the second frequency; anda filter for filtering the difference value output from the difference frequency generator within a predetermined filtering region,wherein the controller is configured todetermine whether the difference value is generated due to rainwater ...

SENSOR CLEANING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS FOR USE WITH VEHICLES

Sensor cleaning apparatus, systems, and related methods for use with vehicles are disclosed. A disclosed apparatus includes a sensor of a vehicle. The apparatus also includes a motor operatively coupled to the sensor to enable the sensor to move within a cavity of the vehicle. The apparatus also includes a wiper fixedly coupled to the vehicle and partially defining the cavity. An edge of the wiper is to engage the sensor when the sensor moves to remove debris. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a sensor of a vehicle;a motor operatively coupled to the sensor to enable the sensor to move within a cavity of the vehicle; anda wiper fixedly coupled to the vehicle and partially defining the cavity, an edge of the wiper to engage the sensor when the sensor moves to remove debris.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the edge of the wiper remains engaged with an outer surface of the sensor as the sensor moves between first and second positions.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wiper and the sensor have respective outer surfaces that are substantially flush with an exterior surface of the vehicle when the sensor is in a lowered position.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including one or more nozzles operatively coupled to the vehicle and positioned proximate to the sensor claim 1 , the one or more nozzles configured to spray a fluid on the sensor.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the one or more nozzles are radially distributed relative to an axis of the sensor.6. The apparatus of claim 4 , further including a seal coupled to the vehicle and at least partially disposed in the cavity claim 4 , the seal to engage the sensor to remove the fluid when the sensor moves.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the wiper or the seal surround an outer surface of the sensor.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the wiper or the seal is concentric with the sensor.9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the seal includes an O-ring.10. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the seal is ...

SENSOR ARRANGEMENT FOR MEASUREMENT OF THE TEMPERATURE OF A PANE, IN PARTICULAR A WINDSCREEN

In a sensor arrangement for measurement of the temperature of a disk, it is provided that the sensor arrangement comprises a circuit carrier with a temperature sensor arranged thereon, wherein the circuit carrier and the temperature sensor are arranged in a housing and an electrical connection and a heat-conducting element are guided out from the housing, the heat-conducting element is configured as a rigid pin, the rigid pin has a thermal connection and a mechanical connection to the circuit carrier, the rigid pin is provided and configured to make a thermal contact with the disk. 1. A sensor arrangement for measurement of the temperature of a pane , wherein the sensor arrangement comprises a circuit carrier with a temperature sensor arranged thereon , wherein the circuit carrier and the temperature sensor are arranged in a housing and an electrical connection and a heat-conducting element are guided out of the housing , characterized in that the heat-conducting element is configured as a rigid pin , that the rigid pin has a thermal connection and a mechanical connection to the circuit carrier , that the rigid pin is provided and configured to make a thermal contact with the pane.2. The sensor arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the rigid pin is part of the electrical connection of the sensor arrangement.3. The sensor arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the printed circuit board has at least two layers and one layer is configured as a thermal guide plate.4. The sensor arrangement according to claim 3 , wherein the thermal guide plate when viewed from the sensor is the second layer.5. The sensor arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor arrangement has a sensor for measurement of the internal moisture and a sensor for measurement of the internal temperature.6. The sensor arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor arrangement is integrated in an optoelectronic rain sensor unit for motor vehicles.7. The sensor arrangement according ...

Rotary Wiper System

The disclosure provides for a wiper system for cleaning a surface of a sensor housing, such as a sensor housing positioned on top of a vehicle. The wiper system includes a plurality of windows spaced around a sensor housing, and a plurality of wipers positioned around the sensor housing, each of the wipers includes a wiper blade configured to clean a corresponding window of the plurality of windows. The wiper system further includes a drive system including a movable part coupled to a motor. The motor is configured to drive the drive system to simultaneously rotate the plurality of wipers around the sensor housing such that the plurality of wipers remove debris from the plurality of windows. 1. A system , comprising:a plurality of windows spaced around a sensor housing;a plurality of wipers positioned around the sensor housing, each of the wipers includes a wiper blade configured to clean a corresponding window of the plurality of windows;a drive system including a movable part coupled to a motor; andthe motor configured to drive the drive system to simultaneously rotate the plurality of wipers around the sensor housing such that the plurality of wipers remove debris from the plurality of windows.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the motor is configured to drive the drive system such that each of the plurality of wipers oscillates between a first edge of one of the windows to a second edge of one of the windows claim 1 , such that each of the plurality of wipers moves from the first edge to the second edge in a first direction claim 1 , and from the second edge to the first edge in a second direction.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a wiper ring positioned around the sensor housing claim 1 , the plurality of wipers are fixedly attached to the wiper ring such that rotation of the wiper ring simultaneously rotates the plurality of wipers.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the drive system includes a friction wheel in contact with the wiper ring such that ...

WINDOW PANE WITH CAPACITIVE SENSOR

A composite pane for separating an interior space from an external environment, includes an inner pane, an outer pane with an inner surface, and an intermediate layer that areally joins the inner surface of the outer pane to an outer surface of the inner pane, a capacitive sensor for detecting moisture having at least one capacitor that is connected to an electronic sensor unit, which is provided for detecting a change in capacitance of the capacitor, wherein the capacitor has at least two electrodes formed from a transparent, electrically conductive coating, which are capacitively coupled. 1. Composite pane for separating an interior space from an external environment , comprisingan inner pane,an outer pane with an inner surface, andan intermediate layer that areally joins the inner surface of the outer pane to an outer surface of the inner pane,a capacitive sensor for detecting moisture having at least one capacitor that is connected to an electronic sensor unit, which is provided for detecting a change in capacitance of the capacitor,wherein the capacitor has at least two electrodes formed from a transparent, electrically conductive coating, which are capacitively coupled.2. The composite pane according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two electrodes are provided for generating a sensor area on the composite pane claim 1 , inside which moisture on the composite pane causes a change in capacitance.3. The composite pane according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic sensor unit is provided for generating a signal when moisture is detected on a sensor area.4. The composite pane according to claim 1 , wherein the capacitive sensor includes a plurality of capacitors claim 1 , wherein the electronic sensor unit is provided for generating a plurality of signals and is constructed and arranged to calculate a correlation of the signals.5. The composite pane according to claim 1 , wherein the capacitive sensor is constructed and arranged to calculate an autocorrelation and ...

WIPER SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

A wiper system for a vehicle includes a first micromechanical device configured to detect a first ambient condition and a second micromechanical device configured to detect a second ambient condition. The first micromechanical device is configured to communicate with the second micromechanical device, and the first ambient condition is different to the second ambient condition. The first micromechanical device and the second micromechanical device are configured to operate at least one wiper such that the first ambient condition and the second ambient condition are fulfilled. The at least one wiper of the wiper system is configured to remove moisture of a window of the vehicle. 1. A wiper system for a vehicle , comprising:a first micromechanical device configured to detect a first ambient condition; anda second micromechanical device configured to detect a second ambient condition;wherein the first micromechanical device is configured to communicate with the second micromechanical device, and the first ambient condition is different from the second ambient condition;wherein the first micromechanical device and the second micromechanical device are configured to operate at least one wiper such that the first ambient condition and the second ambient condition are fulfilled and the at least one wiper is configured to remove moisture from at least one window of the vehicle.2. The wiper system according to claim 1 , wherein the moisture comprises condensed water and/or rain.3. The wiper system according to claim 1 , wherein the first micromechanical device is a temperature sensor claim 1 , and the first ambient condition is fulfilled when an outside temperature is between 0° C. and 5° C.4. The wiper system according to claim 1 , wherein the second micromechanical device is a rain sensor claim 1 , and the second ambient condition is fulfilled when the moisture is detected on the at least one window.5. The wiper system according to claim 1 , wherein the second ...

SYSTEM FOR DETECTING WINDSHIELD WIPER NOISE AND RELATED METHODS

A system for detecting noise generated by a windshield wiper on a vehicle including a cabin is provided. The system includes a detector for detecting noise generated by the windshield wiper. A processor is provided for generating a signal based on the noise detected by the detector. A controller may also receive the signal and regulate the operation of the windshield wiper, including by adaptive control based on a vehicle operator's desired setting of a speed of the wiper in an intermittent mode of operation. The signal may also be used to notify a service provider of the need for servicing the windshield wiper. Related methods are also disclosed. 1. A system for detecting noise generated by a windshield wiper on a vehicle including a cabin , comprising:a detector for detecting noise generated by the windshield wiper; anda processor for generating a signal based on the noise detected by the detector.2. The system of claim 1 , further including:a motor for moving the windshield wiper; anda controller for controlling the motor based on the signal.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is adapted for regulating a speed of the motor based on the signal.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the processor generates the signal by filtering a noise signal from the detector.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the processor generates the signal by removing an audio output signal corresponding to audio output from a speaker associated with the cabin.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the detector comprises a microphone associated with the cabin.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor generates the signal taking into account a position of the windshield wiper.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is adapted to generate a code indicative of a need for replacing the windshield wiper.9. The system of claim 8 , further including a memory for storing the code.10. The system of claim 8 , further including a transmitter for transmitting the code to a vehicle ...

Sensing apparatus

A sensing apparatus is provided. The sensing apparatus may include: a casing; a sensor assembly mounted in the casing; and a wiper assembly removing an outside material attached to the sensor assembly. The sensor assembly includes a sensor module and a sensor housing surrounding the sensor module, and the sensor housing is made of a transparent material. The sensor housing is rotatably mounted in the casing. The sensor housing is rotatably supported with respect to a hollow shaft in the casing, and the hollow shaft is mounted in the casing.

VEHICLE CLEANING SYSTEM

A vehicle cleaning system is provided including a foreign object detection section configured to detect a foreign object present on a windshield, a foreign object removal device configured to clean the windshield to remove the foreign object, an actuation notification section configured to notify a user of actuation of the foreign object removal device, and a control section that, when the foreign object detection section has detected the foreign object, controls the actuation notification section so as to notify of actuation of the foreign object removal device before controlling the foreign object removal device so as to clean the windshield. 1. A vehicle cleaning system comprising:a foreign object detection section configured to detect a foreign object present on a windshield;a foreign object removal device configured to clean the windshield to remove the foreign object;an actuation notification section configured to notify a user of actuation of the foreign object removal device; anda control section that, when the foreign object detection section has detected the foreign object, controls the actuation notification section so as to notify of actuation of the foreign object removal device before controlling the foreign object removal device so as to clean the windshield.2. The vehicle cleaning system of claim 1 , wherein:the foreign object detection section includes an imaging section configured to acquire information about an image ahead of a vehicle through the windshield from inside a vehicle cabin; andthe control section determines that the foreign object detection section has detected a foreign object in a case in which a difference between a minimum pixel brightness value and a maximum pixel brightness value of pixels, of which a predetermined pixel quantity or greater exist within image data acquired by the imaging section, is a predetermined value or greater.3. The vehicle cleaning system of claim 1 , wherein:the foreign object detection section further ...

OPERATION OF VEHICLE WINDOW WIPERS BASED ON PERCEIVED VEHICLE STOPS TO DROP OFF PASSENGERS

Systems, methods, and storage media for controlling wiper devices of a vehicle are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: remove, by one or more wiper devices, fluid or debris from viewing portals; generate output signals conveying passenger sensor information related to passenger actions; generate output signals conveying vehicle sensor information related to vehicle operations; determine, based on the output signal, the passenger sensor information; determine, based on the output signal, the vehicle sensor information; assess, based on the passenger sensor information or the vehicle sensor information, readiness of a passenger to depart the vehicle via an exit; and control, based on the readiness of the passenger to depart the vehicle via the exit, the one or more wiper devices. 1. A vehicle configured to control wiper devices , comprising of:one or more wiper devices configured to remove fluid and/or debris from viewing portals;one or more passenger sensors configured to generate output signals conveying passenger sensor information related to passenger actions;one or more vehicle sensors configured to generate output signals conveying vehicle sensor information related to vehicle operations;an exit; and determine, based on the output signal, the passenger sensor information;', 'determine, based on the output signal, the vehicle sensor information;', 'assess, based on the passenger sensor information and/or the vehicle sensor information, readiness of a passenger to depart the vehicle via the exit; and', 'control, based on the readiness of the passenger to depart the vehicle via the exit, the one or more wiper devices., 'a processor configured by machine-readable instructions to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors are further configured such that assessing the readiness of the passenger to depart the vehicle via the exit includes detecting one or more departure trigger events that are indicative of an increase in the readiness of the ...

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM

A vehicle includes a wiper switch that manually operates a wiping mode of a windshield wiper. The vehicle control system includes a first controller configured to execute an automated driving of the vehicle, and a second controller configured to control the wiping mode of the windshield wiper based on a request from the first controller or operation information of the wiper switch. The first controller transmits an auto-wiper request to the second controller during execution of the automated driving. Here, the auto-wiper request is a request for executing an auto-wiper process for automatically switching the wiping mode of the windshield wiper according to an external environment. The second controller executes the auto-wiper process when the auto-wiper request is received from the first controller in a state where the wiper switch is operated to the wiper-off position. 1. A vehicle control system installed on a vehicle ,the vehicle including a windshield wiper switch for manually operating a wiping mode of a windshield wiper installed on a body, the wiper switch including a wiper-on position for driving the windshield wiper and a wiper-off position for stopping the windshield wiper, the system comprising:a first controller configured to execute an automated driving of the vehicle; anda second controller configured to control the wiping mode of the windshield wiper based on a request from the first controller or operation information of the wiper switch,wherein the first controller is configured to transmit, during execution of the automated driving, an auto-wiper request to the second controller for executing an auto-wiper process for automatically switching the wiping mode of the windshield wiper according to an external environment,wherein the second controller is configured to execute the auto-wiper process when the auto-wiper request is received from the first controller in a state where the wiper switch is operated to the wiper-off position.2. The vehicle ...

VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BODY THEREOF

A vehicle and a method for controlling a body thereof are provided. The vehicle may include a processor, and non-transitory memory storing instructions executed by the processor. The processor may be configured to determine a first operation mode of a convenience device based on external environment information obtained by a sensor device when converting to an autonomous driving state; determine a second operation mode of the convenience device based on an input of a convenience device 1. A vehicle comprising:a processor; andnon-transitory memory storing instructions executed by the processor, determine a first operation mode of a convenience device based on external environment information obtained by a sensor device when converting to an autonomous driving state;', 'determine a second operation mode of the convenience device based on an input of a convenience device manipulator;', 'compare the first operation mode with the second operation mode; and', 'control the convenience device in the first operation mode or the second operation mode based on a comparison result., 'wherein the processor is configured to2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to:convert to the autonomous driving state including at least one of an autonomous driving activation, an autonomous driving control right transfer, or an autonomous driving deactivation.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the sensor device includes at least one of an illuminance sensor or a rain sensor.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the convenience device manipulator is configured as a multi-function switch or an input device that is configured to generate data based on manipulation of a user.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the convenience device is at least one of a head lamp or a wiper.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to:control the convenience device in the first operation mode when the first operation mode does not match with the second operation mode in ...

Vehicle Accessory Operation Based on Motion Tracking

A vehicle includes a vehicle computing system (VCS) and a vehicle accessory system that may be a window wiper mechanism, a power lift gate, a door lock mechanism, a convertible mechanism or a sunroof mechanism. The VCS communicates with an activity tracking band worn on a wrist of a vehicle occupant. The activity tracking device detects motion of the wrist of the occupant, and is capable of exchanging that data with the VCS. The VCS generates at least one output signal based on data from the activity tracking device. For example, a controller may activate a window wiper mechanism based on signals indicative of a detected long wiping motion. 1. A vehicle comprising:a window wiper motor assembly configured to move a wiper on a window; and communicate with at least one personal activity tracking device that outputs a signal indicative of a hand motion of at least one occupant, and', 'in response to the signal indicating a horizontal side to side wiping motion, activate the assembly., 'at least one controller configured to'}2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the window is a front windshield.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one controller is further configured to activate the assembly with a speed proportional to a speed of the side to side wiping motion.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one controller is further configured to filter the signal to generate a filtered signal claim 1 , integrate the filtered signal to generate an integrated signal claim 1 , and filter the integrated signal to generate a velocity indicative of a velocity of the hand motion claim 1 , and wherein the at least one controller is further configured to activate the assembly in response to the velocity being greater than a threshold.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one controller communicates with the at least one activity tracking device via a mobile phone.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one personal activity tracking device is a ...

COGNITIVE BASED AUTOMATED DEICING FOR VEHICLES

A method includes: predicting, by a computer device, a time a user will start driving a vehicle; determining, by the computer device, freezing conditions; determining, by the computer device, a time to start a deicing system of the vehicle based on the predicted time and the determined freezing conditions; and generating, by the computer device, an output to start the deicing system at the determined time. A system includes: a windshield wiper that is selectively driven by a windshield wiper motor; a wiper sensor configured to detect an amount of deflection of the windshield wiper from a baseline position; and a computer operatively connected to the windshield wiper motor and the wiper sensor, the computer being configured to: actuate the windshield wiper motor; receive data from the wiper sensor while the windshield wiper motor is actuated; and determine a thickness of ice on a windshield based on the received data. 1. A method , comprising:predicting, by a computer device, a time a user will start driving a vehicle;determining, by the computer device, freezing conditions;determining, by the computer device, a time to start a deicing system of the vehicle based on the predicted time and the determined freezing conditions; andgenerating, by the computer device, an output to start the deicing system at the determined time.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the predicting the time is based on at least one selected from a group consisting of: pattern data; pre-driving activity data; and calendar and/or social media data of the user.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:the pattern data comprises data observed from the user's historic driving patterns with the vehicle;the pre-driving activity data comprises data obtained from an Internet of Things device and/or a user device; andthe calendar and/or social media data comprises data from an electronic calendar of the user and/or data from a social media account of the user.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining ...

MOISTURE SENSOR AND/OR DEFOGGER WITH BAYESIAN IMPROVEMENTS, AND RELATED METHODS

In certain example embodiments, moisture sensors, defoggers, etc., and/or related methods, are provided. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to moisture sensors and/or defoggers that may be used in various applications such as, for example, refrigerator/freezer merchandisers, vehicle windows, building windows, etc. When condensation or moisture is detected, an appropriate action may be taken (e.g., actuating windshield wipers, turning on a defroster, triggering the heating of a merchandiser door or window, etc.). Bayesian approaches optionally may be implemented in certain example embodiments in an attempt to improve moisture detection accuracy. For instance, models of various types of disturbances may be developed and, based on live data and a priori information known about the model, a probability of the model being accurate is calculated. If a threshold value is met, the model may be considered a match and, optionally, a corresponding appropriate action may be taken. 121-. (canceled)22. A method of detecting an interaction with a glass substrate , the method comprising:providing a parameterized model (M) for a possible disturbance;providing background information (I) concerning the model, I being known a priori;calculating a prior probability of M given I, P(M|I);collecting data from at least one sensor (D) connected to the substrate;computing a probability of the model given D and I, P(M|D,I);repeating the computing of P(M|D,I) as additional data is collected; andaccepting the model if P(M|D,I) meets and/or exceeds a predetermined threshold,wherein the glass substrate is a part of a window or electronic device; andwherein acceptance of the model triggers an action to be taken relative to the glass substrate. This application is a continuation-in-part (CIP) of U.S. Ser. No. 12/076,238, filed Mar. 14, 2008, which is a CIP of U.S. Ser. No. 11/700,251, filed Jan. 31, 2007, which is a CIP of each of U.S. Ser. No. 11/340,847, filed Jan. 27, 2006, Ser ...

Total-reflection-type rain sensor using mirror

The present invention relates to a total reflection type rain sensor using a mirror, which is attached to a glass of a vehicle to detect raindrops falling onto the glass of the vehicle and outputs a signal capable of controlling speed and cycle of a wiper of the vehicle according to the amount and falling frequency of raindrops detected.

Wiper device

A wiper device includes: a wiper motor including an output shaft configured to be forward-and-reverse rotated and causing to-and-fro operation of a wiper blade, the wiper blade being connected to the wiper motor via a wiper arm; an acquisition section that acquires positioning data or ambient temperature data; and a controller that controls the wiper motor such that the output shaft forward-and-reverse rotates within a first rotation angle to stop or return the wiper blade at or to a first lower position where the wiper blade is hidden by a rear end of an engine hood of the vehicle, and such that the output shaft forward-and-reverse rotates within a second rotation angle to stop or return the wiper blade at or to a second lower position above the first lower position where the wiper blade is not hidden by the rear end of the engine hood in a cold environment.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A CAPACITIVE RAIN SENSOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, MEASUREMENT SIGNAL INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION DEVICE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A MEASUREMENT SIGNAL INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION DEVICE

The invention relates to a method for operating a capacitive motor vehicle rain sensor, which has an electrically conductive structure and which is designed to generate an analog measurement signal corresponding to a rain intensity and output same as an output signal, wherein the method has the steps of detecting at least one interference signal, which causes an interference with the analog measurement signal and leads to a measurement signal affected by interference, at least partly suppressing the interference of the measurement signal affected by interference in at least one signal processing step on the basis of the detected interference signal and an output of an at least partially interference-suppressed output signal. The invention also relates to a device for carrying out the method and to a motor vehicle comprising the device. 18.-. (canceled)9. A method for operating a capacitive rain sensor for a motor vehicle , the capacitive rain sensor having an electrically conductive structure , the capacitive rain sensor configured to produce an analog measurement signal corresponding to a rain intensity in at least one measurement , the method comprising the following steps:a) detecting at least one interference signal that causes interference with the analog measurement signal, wherein the at least one interference signal is an electromagnetic radio signal that is a radio transmission signal;b) at least partially suppressing the analog measurement signal using at least one signal processing technique, the at least one signal processing technique determined based at least in part on the detected at least one interference signal, the at least one signal processing technique comprising subtracting the detected at least one interference signal from the analog measurement signal; andc) outputting the at least partially suppressed analog measurement signal as an output signal;wherein the capacitive rain sensor comprises a first antenna formed by the electrically ...

MOISTURE SENSOR AND/OR DEFOGGER WITH BAYESIAN IMPROVEMENTS, AND RELATED METHODS

In certain example embodiments, moisture sensors, defoggers, etc., and/or related methods, are provided. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to moisture sensors and/or defoggers that may be used in various applications such as, for example, refrigerator/freezer merchandisers, vehicle windows, building windows, etc. When condensation or moisture is detected, an appropriate action may be taken (e.g., actuating windshield wipers, turning on a defroster, triggering the heating of a merchandiser door or window, etc.). Bayesian approaches optionally may be implemented in certain example embodiments in an attempt to improve moisture detection accuracy. For instance, models of various types of disturbances may be developed and, based on live data and a priori information known about the model, a probability of the model being accurate is calculated. If a threshold value is met, the model may be considered a match and, optionally, a corresponding appropriate action may be taken. 121-. (canceled)22. A method of classifying perturbations to an interface comprising a substrate supporting a conductive coating , the method comprising:generating, using a first set of electrodes provided at a first location relative to the substrate, an electrical field;measuring, using one or more second sets of electrodes, parameters of the electrical field at one or more second locations, each said second location being different from the first location; andclassifying a region of the interface into a specified state based on the measured parameters of the electrical field;responsive to the specified state being indicative of a first perturbation type, disregarding the classification; andresponsive to the specified state being indicative of a second perturbation type different from the first perturbation type, sending an output signal to control electronics.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the first and second perturbation types distinguish between electromagnetic ...

HYDROPHOBIC COATING CHARACTERIZATION

A system includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to actuate a component upon determining that a hydrophobic coating of a surface is degraded based on a comparison of a characteristic of a liquid droplet with a threshold value. 1. A system , comprising: a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to actuate a component upon determining that a hydrophobic coating of a surface is degraded based on a comparison of a characteristic of a liquid droplet with a threshold value.2. The system of claim 1 , the instructions further including instructions to compare an amount of distortion of an image reflected by the liquid droplet with a threshold distortion value.3. The system of claim 1 , the instructions further including instructions to determine an object on the surface is the liquid droplet before the comparison of the characteristic of the liquid droplet with the threshold value.4. The system of claim 1 , the instructions further including instructions to actuate a cleaning system to clean the surface before the comparison of the characteristic of the liquid droplet with the threshold value.5. The system of claim 1 , the instructions further including instructions to actuate a cleaning system to provide a specified amount of liquid to the surface before the comparison of the characteristic of the liquid droplet with the threshold value.6. The system of claim 1 , the instructions further including instructions to at least one of transmit a fault code and store the fault code upon determining that the hydrophobic coating of the surface is degraded.7. The system of claim 1 , the instructions further including instructions to increase an interval of actuation for a cleaning system upon determining that the hydrophobic coating of the surface is degraded.8. The system of claim 1 , the instructions further including instructions to compare a contact angle of the liquid droplet with a threshold contact ...

Rain Sensor and Wiper Driving Apparatus Comprising Same

A rain sensor according to an embodiment comprises: a substrate; a sensing electrode formed on a first surface of the substrate; a reaction layer formed on the first surface of the substrate and burying an upper surface of the substrate and the sensing electrode; a driving unit electrically connected to the sensing electrode formed on the first surface of the substrate and processing a sensing signal transmitted through the sensing electrode; and a protective layer formed surrounding the driving unit, wherein an impedance value according to a change of at least one of a force and a dielectric constant caused by presence of rainfall is changed, and the sensing electrode transmits the sensing signal with respect to a variation amount of the impedance value of the reaction layer to the driving unit. 1. A rain sensor comprising:a substrate;a sensing electrode formed on a first surface of the substrate;a reaction layer formed on the first surface of the substrate and burying to bury an upper surface of the substrate and the sensing electrode and including a carbon micro-coil;a driving unit electrically connected to the sensing electrode formed on the first surface of the substrate and that processes a sensing signal transmitted through the sensing electrode; anda protective layer formed surrounding the driving unit,wherein an impedance value of the reaction layer is changed in accordance with at least any one of a change of a dielectric constant and a force caused by presence of rainfall, andthe sensing electrode transmits the sensing signal with respect to a variation amount of the impedance value of the reaction layer to the driving unit.2. (canceled)3. The rain sensor of claim 1 , wherein the reaction layer includes a the carbon micro-coil material claim 1 , a resin and a dispersant.4. The rain sensor of claim 1 , wherein the reaction layer is disposed on the substrate on which the sensing electrode having a predetermined thickness is formed.5. The rain sensor of ...

Sensor and cleaning apparatus

An apparatus includes a sensor supported by a sensor arm and a wiper blade. The sensor includes a cylindrical windows having an obstructed portion and a viewing portion. The wiper blade is attached to the sensor and movable across the viewing portion from a resting position contacting the obstructed portion.

System, server and method for information provision

Disclosed are a system, a server, and a method for information provision. A method for information provision includes receiving, from a terminal device of a vehicle, sensing information and location information detected by the terminal device of the vehicle, generating present environment condition information by regions by using the received sensing information and location information, and based on a service request being received from the terminal device of the vehicle, transmitting the environment condition information to the terminal device of the vehicle. Accordingly, a server may provide, on a real-time basis, environment condition information related to weather using sensing information detected by a terminal device of a vehicle.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A CAPACITIVE SENSOR

Various embodiments of the present technology may provide methods and apparatus for a capacitive sensor configured to detect rain. The capacitive sensor may be integrated within an interior surface of a laminated glass structure comprising an adhesive interlayer disposed between two glass layers. The capacitive sensor electrodes may be arranged in a variety of configurations between the two glass layers. The capacitive sensor may be used with a printed circuit board that is configured to electrically couple to the capacitive sensor electrodes. 1. An embedded capacitive sensor , comprising: a first glass layer;', 'a second glass layer in parallel with the first glass layer; and', 'an interlayer interposed between the first glass layer and the second glass layer; and, 'a laminated glass structure comprising a first electrode; and', 'a second electrode adjacent to the first electrode, wherein the first and second electrodes form a capacitance., 'a capacitive sensor disposed within the interlayer and comprising2. The embedded capacitive sensor according to claim 1 , wherein:the first glass layer comprises a first surface and a second surface, wherein the second surface directly contacts the interlayer; andthe second glass layer comprises a third surface and fourth surface, wherein the fourth surface directly contacts the interlayer.3. The embedded capacitive sensor according to claim 2 , wherein the first electrode is disposed on the second surface and the second electrode is disposed on the fourth surface.4. The embedded capacitive sensor according to claim 2 , wherein the first electrode is disposed on the fourth surface and the second electrode is disposed on the second surface.5. The embedded capacitive sensor according to claim 2 , wherein the first and second electrodes are disposed on the second surface.6. The embedded capacitive sensor according to claim 2 , wherein the first and second electrodes are disposed on the fourth surface.7. The embedded capacitive ...

Accessory mounting system for a vehicle

An accessory mounting system for mounting an accessory at a windshield of a vehicle includes an accessory adapted for mounting at and demounting from a receiving structure adhesively attached by an adhesive to an interior surface of a vehicle windshield. The accessory includes a camera and circuitry. With the accessory received and supported by the receiving structure and with the receiving structure adhesively attached by an adhesive to an interior surface of a vehicle windshield, (i) the accessory receives an input from the equipped vehicle via a CAN bus communication and delivers an output to the equipped vehicle via a CAN bus communication, and (ii) the camera views forwardly through the windshield via a light transmitting portion of a light absorbing layer of the windshield of the equipped vehicle, with the light absorbing layer otherwise hiding the accessory from view through the windshield from external the equipped vehicle.

LIDAR SENSOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A lidar sensor may include: a transmitter configured to transmit laser; a receiver configured to receive reflected laser; a mirror rotating unit configured to rotate a mirror in a designated direction, the mirror serving to reflect the transmitted or received laser; a cleaning device driving unit configured to drive a cleaning device to remove foreign matters adhering to the cover of the lidar sensor; a signal processing unit configured to determine when or where the lidar sensor is covered and calculate a distance to an object; and a control unit configured to control the transmitter not to transmit a laser signal or control a rotational velocity or rotation time of the mirror at a point of time that the lidar sensor is covered by the cleaning device, and control detection or utilization of the received signal when the distance to the object is calculated. 1. A control method of a lidar sensor , comprising:receiving, by a control unit of the lidar sensor, operation timing information of a cleaning device;checking, by the control unit, when or where the lidar sensor is covered by the cleaning device, based on the operation timing information;determining, by the control unit, one or more of a plurality of lidar sensor operating methods which are stored, when a check result indicates that a current point of time or region corresponds to a point of time or region that the lidar sensor is covered by the cleaning device; andnot utilizing, by the control unit, a received signal for distance calculation, the received signal being detected at the point of time that the lidar sensor is covered, or calculating a distance using another received signal detected at a different point of time from the point of time that the lidar sensor is covered, according to the determined lidar sensor operating method.2. The control method of claim 1 , wherein when a mirror needs to be rotated at a constant rotational velocity claim 1 , the control unit controls a distance calculation unit not ...

WIPER CONTROL MECHANISM

An arrangement to reduce refreezing of meltable snow includes a wiper arm configured to wipe the meltable snow from an ambient-facing surface of a window positioned on a vehicle. The arrangement also includes a sensor coupled to the wiper arm that is configured to gather and transmit a parameter on the vehicle and environment. The arrangement also includes a processor that is configured to receiving the parameter, determining refreezability of the meltable snow based on the parameter, and defining an action to be performed by the wiper arm. 1. An arrangement to prevent melting of refreezable-meltable snow deposited on an ambient-facing surface of a window positioned on a vehicle , the arrangement comprising: gathering at least one parameter;', 'predicting the melting of the refreezable-meltable snow; and', 'actuating a blower to sufficiently cool the window, the sufficiently cooling preventing the melting of the refreezable-meltable snow., 'at least one sensor configured to'}2. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one parameter is selected from the group comprising actual window temperature claim 1 , predicted window temperature claim 1 , recent driving history claim 1 , climate control settings of the vehicle claim 1 , window moisture sensor feedback claim 1 , vehicle external temperature claim 1 , vehicle internal temperature claim 1 , vehicle type claim 1 , vehicle internal color claim 1 , vehicle external color claim 1 , solar radiation intensity at the vehicle claim 1 , vehicle orientation claim 1 , snow precipitation type claim 1 , snow precipitation intensity claim 1 , wind speed claim 1 , ambient temperature and parking location history.3. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one parameter is gathered based on an input from a camera installed on the vehicle.4. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the predicting is based on an input from a camera installed on the vehicle.5. The arrangement according to ...

MOISTURE SENSOR AND/OR DEFOGGER WITH BAYESIAN IMPROVEMENTS, AND RELATED METHODS

In certain example embodiments, moisture sensors, defoggers, etc., and/or related methods, are provided. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to moisture sensors and/or defoggers that may be used in various applications such as, for example, refrigerator/freezer merchandisers, vehicle windows, building windows, etc. When condensation or moisture is detected, an appropriate action may be taken (e.g., actuating windshield wipers, turning on a defroster, triggering the heating of a merchandiser door or window, etc.). Bayesian approaches optionally may be implemented in certain example embodiments in an attempt to improve moisture detection accuracy. For instance, models of various types of disturbances may be developed and, based on live data and a priori information known about the model, a probability of the model being accurate is calculated. If a threshold value is met, the model may be considered a match and, optionally, a corresponding appropriate action may be taken. 121-. (canceled)22. A method of detecting moisture on a glass substrate , the method comprising:providing a parameterized model (M) for a possible moisture-related disturbance;providing background information (I) concerning the model, I being known a priori;calculating a prior probability of M given I, P(M|I);collecting data from at least one sensor (D) connected to the substrate;computing a probability of the model given D and I, P(M|D,I);repeating the computing of P(M|D,I) as additional data is collected; andaccepting the model if P(M|D,I) meets and/or exceeds a predetermined threshold,wherein the glass substrate is a part of a vehicle window, building window, or merchandiser window; andwherein acceptance of the model triggers an action to be taken relative to the glass substrate, the action being selected from the group consisting of: (i) causing a wiper to remove moisture from a vehicle window, (ii) heating the glass substrate, and (iii) defrosting the glass substrate.23. The ...

ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR ACTUATING AT LEAST ONE WINDSHIELD WIPER AND/OR WINDSHIELD CLEANING SYSTEM

The invention proposes an arrangement for controlling a windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system of a vehicle, having at least one sensor for recording ambient parameters, which sensor is connected via a control unit for purposes of controlling with a drive unit of the windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system. The control unit is connected with a correction request recording actuating element of the windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system, for providing adaptive control. Furthermore, the invention proposes a method for adapting a characteristic diagram for controlling a windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system, depending on ambient parameters, wherein the actuating intensity of the windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system stored in a characteristic diagram, depending on multiple ambient parameters, is changed and stored individually, depending on a correction request by the driver. Finally, the invention proposes a method for controlling a windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system of a vehicle, depending on ambient parameters, wherein the windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system is activated when a determinable rain intensity and/or a determinable contamination level and/or a determinable release time is reached. 1. An arrangement for controlling at least a windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system of a vehicle , the arrangement comprising:at least one sensor for recording ambient parameters;wherein the sensor is connected via a control unit for purposes of controlling with a drive unit of the windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system; andwherein the control unit is connected with a correction request recording actuating element of the windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system, for providing adaptive control.2. The arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is connected with at least one data memory for storing and ...

Systems and methods for detecting obstructions in a camera field of view

A system mounted on a vehicle for detecting an obstruction on a surface of a window of the vehicle, a primary camera is mounted inside the vehicle behind the window. The primary camera is configured to acquire images of the environment through the window. A secondary camera is focused on an external surface of the window, and operates to image the obstruction. A portion of the window, i.e. window region is subtended respectively by the field of view of the primary camera and the field of view of the secondary camera. A processor processes respective sequences of image data from both the primary camera and the secondary camera.

AUTOMOBILE RAIN AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR MODULE

A rain and temperature sensing module including a housing having a cover plate formed of a transparent material, a printed circuit board disposed within the housing and having a light emitter, a light receiver, and a temperature sensing element disposed thereon, a transparent compound disposed within the housing and covering the light emitter, the light receiver, and the temperature sensing element, the transparent compound filling a space between the printed circuit board and the cover plate, wherein the transparent compound has a refractive index that is substantially equal to a refractive index of the cover plate, and wherein the transparent compound provides a thermally conductive medium between the cover plate and the temperature sensing element. 1. A rain sensing module comprising:a housing including a cover plate formed of a transparent material;a printed circuit board disposed within the housing and having a light emitter and a light receiver disposed thereon, wherein the light receiver is configured to receive light emitted by the light emitter and reflected off of an automobile windshield; anda transparent compound disposed within the housing and filling a space between the printed circuit board and the cover plate.2. The rain sensing module of claim 1 , wherein the cover plate is transparent to infrared light and opaque to visible light.3. The rain sensing module of claim 1 , wherein the transparent compound surrounds the light emitter and the light receiver.4. The rain sensing module of claim 1 , wherein the transparent compound has a refractive index that is equal to a refractive index of the cover plate.5. The rain sensing module of claim 1 , wherein the transparent compound has a refractive index that is equal to a refractive index of automobile windshield glass.6. The rain sensing module of claim 1 , wherein the transparent compound has a refractive index in a range of 1.45 to 1.55.7. The rain sensing module of claim 6 , wherein the transparent ...

BRUSHLESS WIPER MOTOR

Since a shape of a stator is made mirror symmetric with respect to a rotor as a 4-pole/6-slot type, rotational deflection of the rotor can be suppressed. As the minimum number of poles and the minimum number of slots, which can suppress the rotational deflection of the rotor , a frequency of magnetic noises approaches a frequency of mechanical noises. Thus, it is possible to integrate the whole noises generated by the DR-side wiper motor into a low frequency range thereof, and to make the acoustic sensitivity (dB) of a vehicle interior smaller. Since the stator is fixed inside a housing and mounting legs fixed to a vehicle body fixed portion are provided in the housing , the stator , which is a source of the magnetic noises, can be fixed to a vehicle via only the housing . Therefore, a brushless wiper motor with quietness improved further can be designed. 1. A brushless wiper motor configured to cause a wiper member to swing , the wiper member wiping an object attached onto a windshield of a vehicle away from the windshield , the brushless wiper motor comprising:a stator fixed inside a housing, a plurality of teeth being formed on an inner periphery of the stator;a coil wound around the teeth;a rotor configured to rotate with respect to the stator;a permanent magnet provided on the rotor, the permanent magnet having four magnetic poles arranged alternately along a direction of rotation of the rotor;a decelerating mechanism housed in the housing, the decelerating mechanism being configured to reduce speed of rotation of the rotor;an output shaft configured to transmit rotation of the decelerating mechanism to the wiper member; anda plurality of fixing legs provided on the housing,wherein the housing includes a motor housing unit that houses the stator and a decelerating mechanism housing unit that houses the decelerating mechanism,wherein the motor housing unit is formed into a bottomed cylindrical shape, a stepped portion is formed on the interior of the motor ...

Device and method for detecting wetness on a roadway

A detection device is provided for a motor vehicle ( 10 ) for detecting wetness ( 18 ) on a roadway ( 20 ). The detection device has a moisture-detection unit ( 12 ) and an evaluation unit ( 40 ) designed to determine wetness ( 18 ) on the roadway ( 20 ) on the basis of a moisture value ( 42 ) detected by the moisture-detection unit ( 12 ). The moisture-detection unit ( 12 ) is embodied as a sensor unit and is arranged at a rear region of the motor vehicle ( 10 ).

WIPER DEVICE

A wiper device includes a wiper arm that includes a recess and that is swung due to rotation of a wiper motor, the wiper arm causes a wiper blade coupled to a leading end portion of the wiper arm to perform a wiping operation across a surface of a windshield glass, an acceleration sensor that is installed in the recess of the wiper arm, a drive circuit that generates a voltage to be applied to the wiper motor, and a control circuit that controls the drive circuit such that a voltage to reduce a change in acceleration of the wiper arm, detected by the acceleration sensor, is applied to the wiper motor.

WIPER CONTROL DEVICE

A wiper control device that includes: a current detection section that detects a flow of current through a coil of a wiper motor; an environmental information acquisition section that acquires a vehicle speed or a vehicle external air temperature as environmental information; and a control section that controls a drive circuit such that a torque of an output shaft that is estimated from the current detected by the current detection section becomes equal to or less than a base limit torque that corresponds to a rotation angle detected by a rotation angle detection section, and such that a torque of the output shaft becomes equal to or less than a base limit torque that is corrected according to environmental information acquired by the environmental information acquisition section.

VEHICLE EXTERIOR CONDITIONING

A system includes a computer programmed to receive image data of an exterior of a vehicle from an external image device. The computer is further programmed to, upon determining that a difference between the received image data and stored baseline image data exceeds a threshold, actuate the vehicle to navigate to a car wash location. 1. A system comprising , a computer programmed to:receive image data of an exterior of a vehicle from an external image device; andupon determining that a difference between the received image data and stored baseline image data exceeds a threshold, actuate the vehicle to navigate to a car wash location.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the external image device is supported by one of a second vehicle claim 1 , a drone claim 1 , and an infrastructure device.3. The system of claim 1 , the computer further programmed to select the baseline image data based on a location of the external image device relative to the vehicle.4. The system of claim 3 , the computer further programmed to recognize the location of the external image device relative to the vehicle as at least one of in front of the vehicle claim 3 , behind the vehicle claim 3 , and to a side of the vehicle.5. The system of claim 1 , the computer further programmed to transmit an image request based on at least one of a location of the vehicle claim 1 , information from a vehicle sensor indicating vehicle suspension actuation above a threshold claim 1 , and information from a vehicle sensor indicating vehicle brake actuation above a threshold.6. The system of claim 1 , the computer further programmed to determine the difference between the received image data and stored baseline image data based on an analysis of at least one of a brightness and a color.7. The system of claim 1 , the computer further programmed to actuate an image device of the vehicle to capture an image of a windshield of the vehicle and to actuate the vehicle to navigate to the car wash location upon an ...

EYE TRACKING TO SAVE WASHING LIQUID

The invention relates to a cleaning system () for a windscreen () of a motor vehicle (), comprising at least one drive arm () and at least one wiper blade (), the wiper blade () being connected to the drive arm (), the cleaning system () having at least one projection device () able to project a liquid onto the windscreen (), characterized in that the cleaning system () comprises a determination element () for a zone () of the windscreen () and an activation means () of the determination element (), an activation of the drive arm () and of the projection device () being subject to image information () as to a position of the zone () on the windscreen () transmitted by the determination element (). 1. A cleaning system for a windscreen of a motor vehicle , comprising:at least one drive arm;at least one wiper blade being connected to the drive arm;at least one projection device able to project a liquid onto the windscreen;a determination element for a zone of the windscreen; andan activation means of the determination element,an activation of the drive arm and of the projection device being subject to image information as to a position of the zone on the windscreen transmitted by the determination element.2. The cleaning system according to claim 1 , wherein the image information as to the position of the zone on the windscreen is received by a control module of the drive arm and of the projection device.3. The cleaning system according to claim 1 , wherein the projection device comprises a first part and a second part claim 1 , each one assigned to different zones of the windscreen claim 1 , the projection device having control means configured for an independent projection of each of the parts of the projection device.4. The cleaning system according to claim 1 , wherein the determination element detects a direction in which a driver of the vehicle is looking.5. The cleaning system according to claim 1 , wherein the determination element detects a direction of a ...

LIDAR SENSOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A lidar sensor may include: a transmitter configured to transmit laser; a receiver configured to receive reflected laser; a mirror rotating unit configured to rotate a mirror in a designated direction, the mirror serving to reflect the transmitted or received laser; a cleaning device driving unit configured to drive a cleaning device to remove foreign matters adhering to the cover of the lidar sensor; a signal processing unit configured to determine when or where the lidar sensor is covered and calculate a distance to an object; and a control unit configured to control the transmitter not to transmit a laser signal or control a rotational velocity or rotation time of the mirror at a point of time that the lidar sensor is covered by the cleaning device, and control detection or utilization of the received signal when the distance to the object is calculated. 1. A lidar sensor comprising:a transmitter configured to transmit laser;a receiver configured to receive reflected laser;a mirror rotating unit configured to rotate a mirror in a designated direction, the mirror serving to reflect the transmitted or received laser;a cover;a cleaning device driving unit configured to drive a cleaning device to remove foreign matters adhering to the cover of the lidar sensor;a control unit configured to control the transmitter, the receiver, and the cleaning device driving unit; anda signal processing unit configured to determine when or where the lidar sensor is covered and calculate a distance to an object, through operation timing information of the cleaning device or analysis of a received signal outputted from the receiver,wherein the control unit is configured to control the transmitter not to transmit a laser signal or control a rotational velocity or rotation time of the mirror at a point of time that the lidar sensor is covered by the cleaning device, based on the operation timing information of the cleaning device, and control detection or utilization of the received ...

AUTOMATIC REMOVAL OF WATER FROM VEHICLE SURFACES

Water is removed from the windshield of a ground vehicle via a wiper sweeping across the windshield, thus transporting the water thereon to a particular side. At least one remote sensor registers set of parameters in respect of other ground vehicles. A controller unit determines a point in time when a substantial amount of water is expected to hit the windshield of the own vehicle as the result of another vehicle moving proximate thereto and controls the operation of the wiper such that, before said point in time, the wiper is placed at a predetermined position. At said point in time, a stroke of the at least one wiper is initiated from the predetermined position over said surface. In one embodiment, this means moving the at least one wiper in a continuous sweep such that it passes the predetermined position at said point in time. 1. A system for removing water from a surface of a transparent body part of a ground vehicle which transparent body part is arranged to enable optical registration of objects outside of the vehicle , the system comprising:at least one wiper configured to sweep one or more flexible blades across the surface of the transparent body part, thus transporting any water on said surface to a particular side of this surface;a controller unit configured to control the operation of the at least one wiper; andat least one remote sensor configured to register sets of features of other ground vehicles,wherein the controller unit is configured to:determine, based on the set of features registered in respect of at least one other vehicle, a point in time when a substantial amount of water is expected to hit said surface of the transparent body part; andcontrol the at least one wiper such that, before said point in time, the at least one wiper is placed at a predetermined position on said surface; and at said point in time initiate a stroke of the at least one wiper from the predetermined position over said surface.2. The system according to claim 1 , ...

Rain sensor

Holographic sensor, especially for recognition of moisture on a glass pane of a motor vehicle

Disclosed is a holographic sensor for recognition of moisture on a glass pane (14) of a motor vehicle, comprising a housing (22), a carrier layer (28) and a diffractive element (12) and an adhesive layer (30). The diffractive element (12) is fixed; i.e. preferably glued, on the carrier layer (28). The invention also relates to a sensor whose diffractive element (12) is embodied as a stamped hologram.

Device for detecting wetting events on a pane

The invention relates to a device for detecting the level of humidity on a pane (11), in particular on a vehicle windscreen (11). Using a ray guide (4), a ray sent by an emitter (1) is coupled into the pane (11) and is decoupled therefrom onto a receiver (2). The manufacture and dimensions of the structure are advantageous due to the fact that the ray entrance surface (3) and/or the ray exit surface (5) is/are arranged on that parallel side of the ray guide which faces towards the circuit board, and the optical axis of the emitter (1) and the receiver (2) are aligned at right angles to the ray entrance surface (3) or the ray exit surface (5), and the ray guide (4) has at least one deflection surface at the entrance (6) and the exit (6'), which surface can be used to convey the ray entering the ray guide (4) at right angles in the interior of the ray guide (4), or to convey the ray to be directed out of the ray guide (4) to the receiver (2), at right angles from the interior of the ray guide (4).

VEHICLE REVIEW SYSTEM WITH PANORAMIC VIEW

Camera in a motor vehicle

Es wird eine Kamera in einem Kraftfahrzeug mit einem Bildsensor vorgeschlagen, wobei die Kamera Primärfunktionen, wie Nachtsichtunterstützung und/oder Spurverlassenswarnung und/oder Verkehrszeichenerkennung und/oder Rückfahrhilfe, durch Erfassung der optischen Strahlung des Verkehrsraumes der Umgebung des Kraftfahrzeuges und eine Regensensorfunktion zur Verfügung stellt. A camera in a motor vehicle with an image sensor is proposed, the camera providing primary functions such as night vision assistance and / or lane departure warning and / or traffic sign recognition and / or reversing aid by detecting the optical radiation of the traffic space of the surroundings of the motor vehicle and a rain sensor function.

Method and device for detecting visual impairments in image sensor systems

Es werden ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Erkennung von Sichtbehinderungen bei Bildsensorsystemen vorgeschlagen, wobei auf der Basis der Analyse des aufgenommenen Bildes des Bildsensors ein Signal erzeugt wird, welches das Vorliegen von Sichtbehinderungen und gegebenenfalls die Art der Sichtbehinderung anzeigt. A method and a device for detecting visual impairments in image sensor systems are proposed, a signal being generated on the basis of the analysis of the captured image of the image sensor which indicates the presence of visual obstructions and, if appropriate, the type of visual obstruction.

Dispositivo sensor

Video mirror systems incorporating an accessory module

A vehicular video mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly and a video display assembly. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror casing incorporating a reflective element. The reflective element has a rearward field of view when the interior rearview mirror assembly is mounted in a vehicle. The mirror assembly further includes a mirror-mounting portion, which is adapted to mount the interior rearview mirror assembly at an interior portion of the vehicle, such as a windshield portion or a header portion. The mirror casing is adjustable about the mirror-mounting portion for adjusting the rearward field of view of the reflective element. The video display assembly includes a video screen which is incorporated in a video display housing. The video display assembly also includes a display-mounting portion, which is adapted to mount the video display assembly at the interior portion of the vehicle. The display housing is adapted to be adjustable about the display-mounting portion for adjusting the orientation of the video screen and, further, for moving the display housing to a stowed position whereby the video screen is generally not viewable by a driver when seated in a vehicle seat in the vehicle to thereby minimize the distraction to the driver of the vehicle.

Accessory system suitable for use in a vehicle

A vehicular accessory system includes an attachment element at an in-cabin surface of a vehicle windshield. The attachment element accommodates a rain sensor, which has a field of view through an aperture of the attachment element towards the vehicle windshield. An interior rearview mirror assembly has a case that houses a reflective mirror element, and includes a base portion with a mirror mount for attaching the mirror assembly to the attachment element. The base portion encompasses the rain sensor when the mirror mount is attached to the attachment element at the vehicle windshield. The mirror assembly includes a video camera disposed at the base portion. Electrical wiring may, at least in part, connect the video camera in the base portion with circuitry in the case, and the electrical wiring may be routed through a pivot joint of the mirror assembly.

Accessory system suitable for use in a vehicle and accommodating a rain sensor

A vehicular accessory system includes an attachment element at an in-cabin surface of a vehicle windshield. The attachment element accommodates a rain sensor, which has a field of view through an aperture of the attachment element towards the vehicle windshield. An interior rearview mirror assembly has a case that houses a reflective mirror element, and includes a base portion with a mirror mount for attaching the mirror assembly to the attachment element. The base portion encompasses the rain sensor when the mirror mount is attached to the attachment element at the vehicle windshield. The mirror assembly includes a video camera disposed at the base portion. Electrical wiring may, at least in part, connect the video camera in the base portion with circuitry in the case, and the electrical wiring may be routed through a pivot joint of the mirror assembly.

Accessory mounting system for mounting an electronic device at a windshield of a vehicle

An accessory mounting system for mounting an electronic device at a windshield of a vehicle includes a bracket. The bracket is configured to mount at an interior surface of the vehicle windshield. The bracket includes an attaching structure configured to attach the bracket at the interior surface of the vehicle windshield. The bracket may include a support frame coupled to an attaching structure and to an adjustable support of an interior rearview mirror assembly. The support frame may have a set off portion set off from the interior surface of the windshield to accommodate an electronic device between the windshield and the set off portion.

Accessory system suitable for use in a vehicle

A vehicular video mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly and a video display assembly. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror casing incorporating a reflective element. The reflective element has a rearward field of view when the interior rearview mirror assembly is mounted in a vehicle. The mirror assembly further includes a mirror-mounting portion, which is adapted to mount the interior rearview mirror assembly at an interior portion of the vehicle, such as a windshield portion or a header portion. The mirror casing is adjustable about the mirror-mounting portion for adjusting the rearward field of view of the reflective element. The video display assembly includes a video screen which is incorporated in a video display housing. The video display assembly also includes a display-mounting portion, which is adapted to mount the video display assembly at the interior portion of the vehicle. The display housing is adapted to be adjustable about the display-mounting portion for adjusting the orientation of the video screen and, further, for moving the display housing to a stowed position whereby the video screen is generally not viewable by a driver when seated in a vehicle seat in the vehicle to thereby minimize the distraction to the driver of the vehicle.

Vehicular accessory mounting system with a forwardly-viewing camera

An accessory mounting system includes an assembly adapted for mounting or attachment at a portion of the windshield of a vehicle. A light absorbing layer at the portion of the windshield of the vehicle at least partially hides the assembly from view by a viewer external the vehicle when the viewer is viewing through the windshield with the assembly at the portion of the windshield. The light absorbing layer includes a light transmitting portion, and a forwardly-viewing camera disposed at the assembly views through the light transmitting portion of the light absorbing layer at the portion of the windshield of the vehicle when the assembly is at the portion of the windshield. The assembly may comprise a pivot element for connecting to an interior mirror or the assembly may comprise a mirror assembly mount button received by a mirror mount of a single-pivot or double-pivot interior rearview mirror assembly.

Video mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle

A vehicular video mirror system comprises an interior electrochromic mirror having a transflective mirror reflector and a video screen disposed behind the mirror reflector so that its presence is substantially unobservable to a driver of the vehicle until the video screen is actuated to emit light that passes through the electrochromic reflective element to be viewed by the driver of the vehicle. Common control circuit circuitry may control dimming of the electrochromic medium and actuation of the video screen. The control circuitry may receive a signal indicative of selection of a reverse gear of the vehicle by the driver and actuates the video screen in order to display video images captured by a video imaging device disposed to the rear of the vehicle and having a field of view rearward of and external to the vehicle.

Vehicular having a camera, a rain sensor and a single-ball interior electrochromic mirror assembly attached at an attachment element

A vehicular interior rearview mirror system includes an attachment element attached at an in-cabin surface of a vehicle windshield and an interior rearview mirror assembly that includes a mount for attaching the mirror assembly to the attachment element, a housing, a single ball and socket pivot joint, and an interior rearview mirror head adjustable by a driver of the vehicle about the single pivot joint to adjust a rearward field of view. The housing houses a forwardly-viewing camera and, with the interior rearview mirror assembly attached at the attachment element, the forwardly-viewing camera views through the vehicle windshield. The attachment element is a mirror mounting button and a rain sensor is disposed at an inner open central portion of the mirror mounting button and views, via the inner open central portion of the mirror mounting button, through the vehicle windshield.

Accessory mounting system for mounting an accessory at a vehicle such that a camera views through the vehicle windshield

An accessory mounting system for mounting an accessory at a windshield of a vehicle includes an accessory adapted for mounting at and demounting from a receiving structure adhesively attached by an adhesive to an interior surface of a vehicle windshield. The accessory includes a camera and circuitry. With the accessory received and supported by the receiving structure and with the receiving structure adhesively attached by an adhesive to an interior surface of a vehicle windshield, (i) the accessory receives an input from the equipped vehicle via a CAN bus communication and delivers an output to the equipped vehicle via a CAN bus communication, and (ii) the camera views forwardly through the windshield via a light transmitting portion of a light absorbing layer of the windshield of the equipped vehicle, with the light absorbing layer otherwise hiding the accessory from view through the windshield from external the equipped vehicle.

Interior rearview mirror system with forwardly-viewing camera

A vehicular interior rearview mirror system includes an attachment element attached at an in-cabin surface of a vehicle windshield and an interior rearview mirror assembly that includes a structure that includes a mount for attaching the mirror assembly to the attachment element, a pivot element, and an interior rearview mirror head pivotally attached at the pivot element. The interior rearview mirror head is adjustable by a driver of the vehicle about the pivot element to adjust a rearward field of view. At least one accessory is encompassed by the structure of the mirror assembly. The structure covers the at least one accessory from view by the driver operating the vehicle. One of the accessories is a forwardly-viewing camera and, with the interior rearview mirror assembly attached to the attachment element, the forwardly-viewing camera views through the vehicle windshield.

Information display system for a vehicle

An information display mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly configured for mounting at an interior portion of a vehicle and having a casing, a mirror support arm and a reflective element. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes an information display screen disposed separate from and independent of and lateral of the reflective element at a portion of the casing closer to a seating location of the vehicle driver or at a portion of the casing further from a seating location of the vehicle driver. The information display screen may be a touch-sensitive information display screen that displays information responsive to the driver of the vehicle at least one of touching its viewing surface and positioning a finger proximate its viewing surface.

Information display system for a vehicle

An information display mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly configured for mounting at an interior portion of a vehicle and having a casing, a mirror support arm and a reflective element. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes an information display screen disposed separate from and independent of and lateral of the reflective element at a portion of the casing closer to a seating location of the vehicle driver or at a portion of the casing further from a seating location of the vehicle driver. The information display screen may be a touch-sensitive information display screen that displays information responsive to the driver of the vehicle at least one of touching its viewing surface and positioning a finger proximate its viewing surface.

Accessory system suitable for use in a vehicle

An accessory system suitable for use in a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having a mirror-mounting portion that is adapted to detachably mount the interior rearview mirror assembly at an interior portion of the vehicle. A windshield accessory module assembly is also preferably included attached at the windshield of the vehicle. The windshield accessory module assembly is unaffected by adjustment of the rearward field of view of the reflective element of the interior rearview mirror assembly and preferably comprises at least one of a forward facing imaging device with a field of view forward of the vehicle through the windshield of the vehicle and an interior cabin imaging device with a field of view encompassing at least a portion of the interior cabin of the vehicle. The accessory system preferably includes a video display screen displaying an image captured by an image capture device with a field of view rearward of the vehicle.

Video mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle

A vehicular video mirror system comprises an interior electrochromic mirror having a transflective mirror reflector and a video screen disposed behind the mirror reflector so that its presence is substantially unobservable to a driver of the vehicle until the video screen is actuated to emit light that passes through the electrochromic reflective element to be viewed by the driver of the vehicle. Common control circuit circuitry may control dimming of the electrochromic medium and actuation of the video screen. The control circuitry may receive a signal indicative of selection of a reverse gear of the vehicle by the driver and actuates the video screen in order to display video images captured by a video imaging device disposed to the rear of the vehicle and having a field of view rearward of and external to the vehicle.

Accessory mounting system for a vehicle having a light absorbing layer with a light transmitting portion for viewing through from an accessory

A vehicular accessory mounting system includes a structure adhesively attached at a region of an interior surface of the vehicle windshield. The structure is configured to accommodate an accessory. A light absorbing layer at the region of the interior surface of the vehicle windshield at least partially hides the structure from view by a viewer, who is external the vehicle, viewing through the windshield. The accessory views through a light transmitting portion of the light absorbing layer and through the windshield to the exterior of the vehicle when the structure is attached at the region of the interior surface of the windshield and when the accessory is accommodated thereat. The structure may include a mirror assembly mount button and the mirror assembly mount button may be configured to be received by a mirror mount of an interior rearview mirror assembly.

Accessory mounting system for a vehicle

An accessory mounting system for a vehicle includes a mirror mounting button attached at an in-cabin surface of the vehicle windshield and a mounting element attached at the in-cabin surface of the windshield separate from the mounting button. An interior rearview mirror assembly has a mirror head and a mirror support, which includes a mirror mount configured to mount the mirror assembly to the mirror mounting button. A module is configured to be received at and supported by the mounting element attached at the windshield. The module accommodates a forward facing camera that views through the windshield. The forward facing camera may be part of a driver assistance system of the vehicle. With the module received by and supported by the mounting element, the mirror mount can be mounted to the mirror mounting button and can be demounted from the mirror mounting button without demounting the module from the mounting element.

Accessory mounting system for a vehicle

An accessory system for a vehicle includes an attachment element bonded to an in-cabin windshield surface at a first windshield location and an attachment member attached at the in-cabin windshield surface at a second windshield location. An interior rearview mirror assembly has a mirror support that has a mirror mount configured to mount the mirror assembly to the attachment element. A module is configured to be received by and be supported by the attachment member attached at the windshield. With the module received by and supported by the attachment member at the windshield, a camera of the module views through the windshield and is part of a driver assistance system of the vehicle. With the module received by and supported by the attachment member at the windshield, the mirror mount can be mounted to and demounted from the attachment element without demounting the module from the attachment member.

Video mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle

A vehicular video mirror system comprises an interior electrochromic mirror having a transflective mirror reflector and a video screen disposed behind the mirror reflector so that the presence of the video screen is substantially unobservable to a driver of the vehicle until the video screen is actuated to emit light that passes through the electrochromic reflective element to be viewed by the driver of the vehicle. Control circuitry receives a signal indicative of selection of a reverse gear of the vehicle by the driver and actuates the video screen in order to display video images captured by a video imaging device disposed to the rear of the vehicle and having a field of view rearward of and external to the vehicle.

Video mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle

A vehicular video mirror system comprises an interior electrochromic mirror having a transflective mirror reflector and a video screen disposed behind the mirror reflector so that the presence of the video screen is substantially unobservable to a driver of the vehicle until the video screen is actuated to emit light that passes through the electrochromic reflective element to be viewed by the driver of the vehicle. Control circuitry receives a signal indicative of selection of a reverse gear of the vehicle by the driver and actuates the video screen in order to display video images captured by a video imaging device disposed to the rear of the vehicle and having a field of view rearward of and external to the vehicle.

Cabin monitoring system for a vehicle

A cabin monitoring system for a vehicle includes a video display screen disposed in a cabin of the vehicle so as to be viewable by a driver of the vehicle. A camera assembly is disposed at a ceiling of the cabin of the vehicle and includes a camera having an imager and a lens, with the camera having a field of view that encompasses a rear seat area of the vehicle. An illumination device is operable to illuminate the rear seat area encompassed by the field of view of the camera. The illumination device, when operated, illuminates the rear seat area and the camera captures image data representative of the illuminated rear seat area. The image data captured by the camera is provided to the video display screen for displaying video images for viewing by the driver of the vehicle.

information display system for a vehicle

A vehicular mirror system comprises an interior electro-optic mirror having a transflective mirror reflector and a display screen disposed behind the mirror reflector so that the presence of the display screen is substantially unobservable to a driver of the vehicle until the display screen is actuated to emit light that passes through the electro-optic reflective element to be viewed by the driver of the vehicle. Control circuitry may receive a signal indicative of selection of a reverse gear of the vehicle by the driver and may actuate the display screen to display video images captured by a video imaging device disposed to the rear of the vehicle and having a field of view rearward of and external to the vehicle. Control circuitry may electronically generate indicia overlaying the video images on the display screen.

Vision system for a vehicle

A vision system for a vehicle includes a driver-side exterior mirror assembly having a driver-side camera for capturing driver-side image data and a passenger-side exterior mirror assembly having a passenger-side camera for capturing passenger-side image data. A video display disposed at the vehicle displays video images derived from image data captured by the driver-side and passenger-side cameras. The video display includes a driver-side display portion and a passenger-side display portion. The driver-side display portion of the video display displays video images derived from driver-side image data captured by the driver-side camera and does not display video images derived from any passenger-side image data captured by the passenger-side camera. The passenger-side display portion of the video display displays video images derived from passenger-side image data captured by the passenger-side camera and does not display video images derived from any driver-side image data captured by the driver-side camera.

Rear vision system for a vehicle

A rear vision system includes a video camera for capturing video images and a video display disposed in the cabin of the vehicle for displaying the video images captured by the camera. The video camera has a field of view that at least encompasses a vehicle hitch connector of the vehicle. The display displays the video images for viewing by a driver of the vehicle to assist the driver in reversing the vehicle and/or connecting the vehicle hitch connector of the vehicle to a tow hitch connector of a trailer. A graphic overlay may be superimposed on the displayed video images for viewing by a driver of the vehicle to guide or assist the driver when executing a reversing maneuver and/or when connecting a tow hitch connector of a trailer to the vehicle hitch connector of the vehicle.

Vision system for a vehicle

A vehicular vision system includes a driver-side exterior mirror assembly, a passenger-side mirror assembly and an interior mirror assembly. The fields of view of the mirror reflective elements of the exterior mirror assemblies are adjustable by the driver via a respective actuator. The exterior mirror assemblies include respective cameras that each have a respective rearward field of view that supplements the field of view of the mirror reflective element when viewed by the driver of the vehicle. A video display is disposed behind the mirror reflector of an interior mirror reflective element such that displayed video images are viewable through the mirror reflector of the interior mirror reflective element. The video display includes a driver-side display portion and a passenger-side display portion that each display images derived from image data captured by the respective camera while not displaying images derived from image data captured by the other camera.

Rear vision system for vehicle

A rear vision system includes a video camera for capturing video images and a video display disposed in the cabin of the vehicle for displaying the video images captured by the camera. The camera has a field of view that at least encompasses a vehicle hitch connector of the vehicle. The display displays the video images for viewing by a driver of the vehicle to assist the driver in connecting the vehicle hitch connector of the vehicle to a tow hitch connector of a trailer. The camera may have an adjustable zoom, an adjustable iris and/or an adjustable field of view. A graphic overlay may be superimposed on the displayed video images for viewing by a driver of the vehicle to guide the driver during a reversing maneuver and/or to assist the driver in connecting a tow hitch connector of a trailer to the vehicle hitch connector of the vehicle.

Light-sensitive sensor in the automobile field

The sensor (C) is associated with an objective (O) having a zone that is focused to infinity and another zone focused in a near field. The objective has a set of optical elements e.g. lens, where the optical elements are provided in or close to an opening pupil plane of the objective. The sensor and the objective are arranged behind the wiped area of the windscreen of a motor vehicle. Rays (r1-r3) entering the objective in order to reach the receiving surface of the sensor are traced. The optical elements are adapted to be focused on the zones. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a method of detecting drops of rain on a windscreen (2) an image capturing system for use in a vehicle.

Multi-function light sensor for vehicle

An apparatus and method for controlling the operation of the windshield wipers of a vehicle in response to the deposition of water on the exterior of the windshield; the operation of the air conditioning system in response to the formation of water condensation on the interior of the windshield of the vehicle; and the operation of the ventilation system in response to the presence of smoke in the cabin of the vehicle.

Lidar sensor and control method thereof

본 발명은 라이다 센서에 관한 것으로, 제어부의 제어에 따라 레이저를 송신하는 송신부; 상기 제어부의 제어에 따라 반사된 레이저를 수신하는 수신부; 상기 제어부의 제어에 따라 상기 송신 또는 수신되는 레이저를 반사시키는 미러를 지정된 특정 방향으로 회전시키는 미러 회전부; 상기 제어부의 제어에 따라 라이다 센서의 커버에 부착된 이물질을 세정하는 세정 장치를 구동하는 세정 장치 구동부; 상기 세정 장치의 작동 타이밍 정보나 상기 수신부에서 출력되는 수신 신호의 분석을 통해, 라이다 센서가 가려지는 시점이나 영역을 판단하고 사물까지의 거리를 계산하는 신호처리부; 및 상기 세정 장치의 작동 타이밍 정보에 기초하여, 상기 세정 장치에 의해 라이다 센서가 가려질 시점에 레이저 신호를 송신하지 않거나, 미러의 회전 속도나 회전 시점을 제어하여, 상기 사물까지의 거리 계산 시 수신 신호의 검출이나 활용을 조절하는 상기 제어부;를 포함한다. The present invention relates to a lidar sensor, comprising: a transmitter for transmitting a laser under the control of a controller; a receiver configured to receive the reflected laser under the control of the controller; a mirror rotating unit which rotates a mirror reflecting the transmitted or received laser in a specified specific direction under the control of the control unit; a cleaning device driving unit for driving a cleaning device for cleaning foreign substances attached to the cover of the lidar sensor according to the control of the control unit; a signal processing unit for determining a time point or area at which the lidar sensor is covered and calculating a distance to an object through operation timing information of the cleaning device or analysis of a received signal output from the receiving unit; and when calculating the distance to the object by not transmitting a laser signal or controlling the rotation speed or rotation timing of the mirror when the lidar sensor is covered by the cleaning device based on the operation timing information of the cleaning device and the control unit for controlling detection or utilization of the received signal.

METHOD FOR FIXING A SENSOR

A kind of intelligent control method and system for rain brush

本发明涉及一种用于雨刷的智能控制方法及系统，该方法包括以下步骤：获取车辆所在地的天气信息；当天气信息为降雪时，获取车窗外表面的积雪情况；根据积雪情况，控制雨刷清除积雪。本发明提供的一种用于雨刷的智能控制方法及系统，可以及时清除车窗上的积雪，防止车窗上冻，并且结合车辆所在地的天气情况判断是否对车窗开始进行积雪情况的监控，可以避免在没有积雪时也对车窗进行积雪情况的监控，能够有效地节约资源，并使对于何时监控车窗上积雪的判断的更加准确。

Module for equipping the rear open panel of a car

(57)【要約】 本発明は、付属品、特にワイパー装置のための駆動モータ（３２）が装着された支持プレート（４２）を含むタイプの自動車の後部開放パネル（１１）装備するためのモジュール（３０）に関し、前記支持プレート（４２）が、前記ワイパー装置の前記駆動モータ（３２）を閉鎖するためのプレート（４０）を形成していることを特徴とする。

Optical liquid detecting device

Sensing device for detecting wetness on a glass pane

The sensor arrangement includes at least one transmitter (14), at least one receiver (15), and at least one light conductor body (10) for light emitted by the transmitter, which is arranged between the window (13) and the transmitter and/or receiver. The images of the transmitter and the receiver through projection on the window form corner points of a trapezoid. The light is preferably reflected at least once between transmitter and receiver, at a surface area of the window.

Wiper and headlamp control system and method thereof

본 발명은 우천시 운전하는 도중에 턴넬을 통과할 때 자동으로 와이퍼 작동을 정지시키며, 야간 운전시에는 턴넬의 출구를 나오기 전에 헤드램프를 점등시켜줄 수 있는 턴넬에서의 자동 와이퍼 및 헤드램프 제어 시스템 및 그 제어방법에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to an automatic wiper and headlamp control system and control thereof in a turnnel that can automatically turn off a wiper operation when passing through a turnnel during a rainy day operation and illuminate a headlamp before leaving the exit of the turnwheel at night ≪ / RTI > 본 발명의 제어 시스템은 턴넬의 입구에 설치되어 턴넬 진입차량으로 제1송신신호를 발사하는 제1신호 송신기와, 상기 턴넬의 출구로부터 턴넬 내부로 소정의 설정위치에 설치되어 턴넬 진출차량으로 제2송신신호를 발사하는 제2신호송신기와, 상기 제1 및 제2 송신신호를 검출하여 제1 및 제2 입력신호를 출력하는 신호수신기와, 차량의 주행속도를 검출하기 위한 차속센서와, 상기 제1입력신호에 응답하여 제1제어신호를 발생하고, 제2입력신호에 응답하여 제2제어신호를 발생하며, 상기 제2입력신호와 주행속도에 기초하여 차량이 턴넬을 진출할 때 제3제어신호를 발생하는 제어수단과, 상기 제1제어신호에 응답하여 와이퍼 구동용 모터를 오프시키고, 제3제어신호에 응답하여 와이퍼 구동용 모터를 온시키기 위한 와이퍼 제어기와, 상기 제1제어신호에 응답하여 헤드램프를 오프시키고, 상기 제2제어신호에 응답하여 헤드램프를 온시키기 위한 헤드램프 제어기로 구성되는 것을 특징으로 한다. The control system of the present invention includes a first signal transmitter installed at an entrance of a turnnel to emit a first transmission signal to a tunnel entrance vehicle, and a second signal transmitter installed at a predetermined setting position inside the turnnel from the exit of the turnnel, A signal receiver for detecting the first and second transmission signals and outputting the first and second input signals, a vehicle speed sensor for detecting a traveling speed of the vehicle, 1 < / RTI > input signal and generates a second control signal in response to the second input signal, and when the vehicle advances the turnnell based on the second input signal and the traveling speed, A wiper controller for turning off the wiper driving motor in response to the first control signal and turning on the wiper driving motor in response to the third control signal, And a head lamp controller for turning off the head lamp in response to the second control signal and for turning on the head lamp in response to the second ...