СИСТЕМА ПОМОЩИ ВОДИТЕЛЮ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ) И СПОСОБ ЕЕ РЕАЛИЗАЦИИ

Изобретение относится к системе и способу управления одним или более компонентами транспортного средства на основе информации изображения, получаемой от камеры транспортного средства. Конкретнее, система управления транспортным средством на основе камеры выполнена с возможностью просмотра получаемой информации изображения для определения соответствующих случаев, при которых осуществляется управление различными компонентами транспортного средства. Система помощи водителю транспортного средства включает в себя камеру, выполненную с возможностью получения информации изображения, и процессор. Процессор выполнен с возможностью анализировать информацию изображения на предмет знаков закрытия дороги и ассоциированных расстояний закрытия. На основе анализируемых данных формируется и отображается навигационный маршрут. Процессор определяет, что одно из изображений предоставляет анализируемый знак закрытия дороги, но не анализируемое ассоциированное расстояние закрытия, и в ответ запрашивает сервер ...

ДИНАМИЧЕСКАЯ СИСТЕМА ИНФОРМИРОВАНИЯ О РАЗГОВОРАХ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Группа изобретений относится к вариантам динамической системы информирования о разговорах. Система содержит: минимум один микрофон, пороговый анализатор разговоров в салоне (ICTA), систему принятия решения о чувствительности (SDT). Микрофон фиксирует звуковые данные в салоне транспортного средства. Пороговый анализатор разговоров в салоне (ICTA) анализирует звуковые данные в заданном частотном диапазоне и определяет, превышают ли звуковые данные пороговое значение в заданном частотном диапазоне. Система принятия решения о чувствительности (SDT) изменяет настройки транспортного средства, связанные с пользовательским профилем, когда звуковые данные превышают пороговое значение. Причем соответствующая измененная настройка транспортного средства используется для обеспечения управления бдительностью водителя системы транспортного средства в ответ на активацию системы транспортного средства. Достигается предоставление системы для помощи водителю в удержании внимания на дороге. 2 н. и 18 з.п.

СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ И УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПОМОЩЬЮ ПРИ ВОЖДЕНИИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к способу управления и устройству управления помощью при вождении для транспортного средства. В способе управления помощью, его вариантах и устройстве определения пешеходов при вождении для транспортного средства с электроприводом модуль камеры переднего вида и радар миллиметрового диапазона предоставляются в качестве датчиков распознавания внешнего окружения. Когда объект, который присутствует впереди рассматриваемого транспортного средства, обнаруживается в качестве возможного варианта пешехода на основе сигнала изображения из модуля камеры переднего вида, выполнение управления автоматическим торможением разрешается с обнаруженным возможным вариантом пешехода в качестве цели управления. Далее определяется с использованием сравнения то, совпадает или нет возможный вариант пешехода, обнаруженный посредством модуля камеры переднего вида, с объектом, обнаруженным посредством отраженных волн из радара миллиметрового диапазона, и определяется то, следует или нет продолжать ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ РУЛЕНИЕМ И ТОРМОЖЕНИЕМ

Предложена система для управления рулением и торможением, содержащая компьютер. Компьютер запрограммирован с возможностью выдавать команду на прикладывание момента или вплоть до предварительно определенного значения момента руления, или вплоть до предварительно определенного значения чистого асимметричного тормозного усилия. При этом каждое предварительно определенное значение выбирается, чтобы добиваться предварительно определенного крутящего момента вокруг вертикальной оси транспортного средства на транспортном средстве, который по большей части является наименьшим из первого максимального крутящего момента вокруг вертикальной оси, получающегося в результате приведения в действие рулевой системы, и второго максимального крутящего момента вокруг вертикальной оси, получающегося в результате приведения в действие тормозной системы. Предложен также способ для управления рулением и торможением. Достигается повышение устойчивости. 2 н. и 15 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

ОПТИЧЕСКАЯ СИСТЕМА, ИМЕЮЩАЯ ПРЕЛОМЛЯЮЩУЮ ПОВЕРХНОСТЬ И ОТРАЖАЮЩУЮ ПОВЕРХНОСТЬ, И УСТРОЙСТВО ЗАХВАТА ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ И ПРОЕКЦИОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩИЕ В СЕБЯ ЕЕ

Оптическая система может использоваться в качестве устройства захвата изображения или проекционного устройства. Оптическая система содержит первый оптический элемент, включающий первый отражающий участок, имеющий выпуклую форму к стороне увеличения, второй оптический элемент, имеющий поверхность уменьшающей стороны, имеющую выпуклую форму к стороне увеличения, и третий оптический элемент, имеющий поверхность увеличивающей стороны, имеющую выпуклую форму к стороне увеличения, и включающий преломляющий участок положительной оптической силы. Поверхность уменьшающей стороны второго оптического элемента или поверхность увеличивающей стороны третьего оптического элемента включает в себя второй отражающий участок. Свет от стороны увеличения распространяется последовательно через преломляющий участок первого оптического элемента, второй отражающий участок, первый отражающий участок, преломляющие участки второго и третьего оптических элементов. Технический результат – обеспечение малых размеров ...

СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДВИЖЕНИЕМ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА И УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДВИЖЕНИЕМ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к способам управления движением транспортных средств и устройствам управления движением транспортных средств. Способ управления движением транспортного средства содержит определение того, собирается ли транспортное средство въехать на полосу движения, на которой предусмотрен пункт взимания платы, и после того как определено, что транспортное средство собирается въехать на такую полосу движения, остановку транспортного средства в положении перед пунктом взимания платы в направлении движения транспортного средства. Устройство управления движением транспортного средства содержит камеру, блок привода, который управляет тормозным усилием транспортного средства, блок определения полосы движения, который определяет, собирается ли транспортное средство въехать на полосу движения, на которой предусмотрен пункт взимания платы, и блок управления движением, который после того как определено, что транспортное средство собирается въехать на такую полосу движения, останавливает транспортное ...

АВТОНОМНАЯ СИСТЕМА ВОЖДЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ СИСТЕМОЙ АВТОНОМНОГО ВОЖДЕНИЯ

Заявленное изобретение относится к автономной системе вождения, которая выполнена с возможностью автономного управления транспортным средством и содержит блок запроса сигнала запуска, выполненный с возможностью запроса ввода сигнала запуска от водителя транспортного средства с целью обеспечения прохождения транспортного средства через целевую точку, если автономно управляемое транспортное средство приближается к предварительно заданной целевой точке, расположенной на маршруте движения транспортного средства, блок обнаружения ввода сигнала запуска, выполненный с возможностью обнаружения ввода сигнала запуска водителем, и блок управления транспортным средством, выполненный с возможностью обеспечения прохождения транспортного средства через целевую точку, если будет распознан ввод сигнала запуска, или замедления и остановки транспортного средства без прохождения через целевую точку, если ввод сигнала запуска не будет распознан. Заявленная система обеспечивает прохождение транспортного средства ...

УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДВИЖЕНИЕМ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ УМЕНЬШЕНИЯ СТОЛКНОВЕНИЙ ТРАНСПОРТНЫХ СРЕДСТВ

СПОСОБ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ОПТИМАЛЬНОГО ДЕЙСТВИЯ ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА В ОТВЕТ НА ОБНАРУЖЕНИЕ ВЕТРА (ВАРИАНТЫ) И СООТВЕТСТВУЮЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

АДАПТИВНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОГО ПОДДЕРЖАНИЯ СКОРОСТИ ДВИЖЕНИЯ ВО ВРЕМЯ БУКСИРОВКИ

Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Umfeldbeobachtungssystems für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Bei einem Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Umfeldbeobachtungssystems für ein Kraftfahrzeug, mittels dem die Positionen von Objekten im Umfeld seitlich neben, sowie vor und hinter dem Fahrzeug bestimmt werden, wird zur Verbesserung der Genauigkeit des Umfeldbeobachtungssystems vorgeschlagen, dass der Bewegungspfad (BP) für ein ortsfestes Objekt (P), an dem sich das Fahrzeug vorbei bewegt, ermittelt wird, und daraus die Winkelabweichung (K) bestimmt wird, unter der der für das ortsfeste Objekt (P) ermittelte Bewegungspfad (BP) von dem Bewegungspfad (BF) des Fahrzeugs abweicht.

Warneinrichtung in einem Kraftfahrzeug zum Warnen eines Fahrzeugführers

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Warneinrichtung in einem Kraftfahrzeug zum Warnen eines Fahrzeugführers in Abhängigkeit von einem Auslösesignal eines Fahrerassistenzsystems als Reaktion auf ein bestimmtes Ereignis, das eine Fahrerübernahme erfordert. Dabei ist ein mobiles Endgerät im Fahrzeug vorhanden, das mit dem Fahrerassistenzsystem verbindbar ist und ein entsprechendes Programmmodul aufweist, durch das grundsätzlich die uneingeschränkte Nutzung des mobilen Endgeräts erlaubt ist, jedoch bei Empfang des Auslösesignals die uneingeschränkte Nutzung unterbricht und ein Warnsignal ausgibt, das den Fahrer zur Fahrerübernahme auffordert.

AKTIVE FAHRBAHNPOSITIONIERUNG ZUR REDUZIERUNG EINES TOTEN WINKELS

Ein Reduzierungssystem für einen toten Winkel eines Host-Fahrzeugs umfasst i) mindestens einen Sensor, der Positionsinformationen eines Zielfahrzeugs in Bezug auf das Host-Fahrzeug bestimmt, und ii) ein aktives Fahrbahnpositionierungsmodul. Das aktive Fahrbahnpositionierungsmodul empfängt die Positionsinformation von dem mindestens einen Sensor und bestimmt einen toten Winkel des Zielfahrzeugs. Das aktive Fahrbahnpositionierungsmodul beschleunigt in einem aktiven Fahrbahnpositionsmodus das Host-Fahrzeug, um das Host-Fahrzeug aus dem toten Winkel des Zielfahrzeugs zu bewegen, oder bremst das Host-Fahrzeug ab, um das Host-Fahrzeug aus dem toten Winkel des Zielfahrzeugs zu bewegen.

EINRICHTUNG ZUM SCHUTZ EINER KUPPLUNG GEGEN UEBERHITZUNG

Sicherheitssystem für ein Fahrzeug mit einer individuell an einen Fahrer anpassten Sicherheitsfunktion

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Sicherheitssystem (1) für ein Fahrzeug (2), das Sicherheitssystem (1) aufweisend zumindest eine Steuereinheit (4) mit einer Sicherheitsfunktion (11), wobei die Steuereinheit (4) ausgebildet und eingerichtet ist, einen Ausgabewert (111) der Sicherheitsfunktion (11) in Abhängigkeit von einem Wert eines ersten Parameters (113) der Sicherheitsfunktion (11) und in Abhängigkeit von von einem Objekt (3) in einer Umgebung des Fahrzeugs (2) ausgesendeten Daten (202) zu ermitteln, wobei der Wert des ersten Parameters (113) an eine individuelle fahrerbezogene Information (101) angepasst ist und das Sicherheitssystem (1) in dem Fahrzeug (2) unter Einwirkung des Ausgabewertes (111) der Sicherheitsfunktion (11) auf zumindest eine Sicherheitskomponente (6) des Fahrzeugs (2) betreibbar ist.

Verfahren zur On Board Ermittlung des wirkenden Kippmomentes und/oder der aktuellen Schwerpunkthöhe eines Fahrzeuges

Kraftfahrzeug

Insassenunterstützungsverfahren, Insassenunterstützungssystem und Fahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Insassenunterstützungsverfahren (S) für einen Insassen (5) eines Fahrzeugs (1) mit den Schritten (i) Umfelderfassung (S1) zu einem Umfeld (50) des Fahrzeugs (1) und Modellbildung (S2) zu mindestens einem Objekt (53) im Umfeld (50), (ii) Insassenerfassung (S3) zu mindestens einem Insassen (5) des Fahrzeugs (1) und Modellbildung (S4) zur Aufmerksamkeit des mindestens einen Insassen zum Umfeld (50), (iii) Abgleich (S5) zwischen dem Umfeldmodell und dem Insassenmodell und (iv) bedingtes und gesteuertes Veranlassen (S6) eines insassenbezogenen Prozesses (S7) in Abhängigkeit vom Ergebnis des Abgleichs (S3) und insbesondere vom Grad der Aufmerksamkeit, bei welchem die Insassenerfassung (S3) unter Verwendung einer in Bezug auf den zu erfassenden Insassen (5) körperfernen Sensoreinheit (20) erfolgt.

Gefahrerkennung bei beabsichtigtem Spurwechsel

Verfahren (100) zur Ermittlung des Gefährdungspotentials eines Spurwechsels eines Ego-Fahrzeugs (1) von der aktuell benutzten Fahrspur (2a, 2b, 2c) in eine benachbarte Fahrspur (2a, 2b, 2c), wobei ein Erfassungsbereich (3) im Außenraum des Ego-Fahrzeugs (1) beobachtet wird (110) und wobei die Auswirkung von im Erfassungsbereich (3) erkannten Objekten (4) auf das Gefährdungspotential ausgewertet wird (120), wobei aus Positionen und Geschwindigkeiten von im Erfassungsbereich 3 erkannten Innen-Fremdfahrzeugen (4) ausgewertet wird (130), ob ein Zielgebiet (5), in dem sich das Ego-Fahrzeug (1) nach dem beabsichtigten Spurwechsel befindet, für außerhalb des Erfassungsbereichs (3) befindliche Außen-Fremdfahrzeuge (6) erreichbar ist.Verfahren (200) zur zumindest teilautomatisierten Steuerung eines Ego-Fahrzeugs (1), wobei bei einem beabsichtigten Spurwechsel das Gefährdungspotential dieses Spurwechsels mit dem Verfahren (100) gemäß der Erfindung bewertet wird (210), wobei der Spurwechsel unterbunden ...

FAHRZEUGAUTONOMES STEUERSYSTEM UND VERFAHREN

Es wird ein Fahrzeug, einschließlich eines autonomen Fahrzeugsteuersystems, beschrieben. Ein Verfahren zum Betreiben des Fahrzeugs beinhaltet während des Betriebs des autonomen Fahrzeugsteuersystems das Bestimmen von Fahrzeug und Umgebungsbedingungen und zusätzlichen Fahrzeugbedingungen, wenn das autonome Fahrzeugsteuersystem aktiviert ist. Ein Konfidenzniveau im Zusammenhang mit dem Betrieb des autonomen Fahrzeugsteuersystems wird anhand der Fahrzeugbetriebsbedingungen, den Umgebungsbedingungen und den zusätzlichen Fahrzeugbedingungen bestimmt. Das Konfidenzniveau im Zusammenhang mit dem Betrieb des autonomen Fahrzeugsteuersystems wird über eine Bedieneroberflächenvorrichtung übertragen.

TOTWINKEL-ERKENNUNGSSYSTEME UND VERFAHREN

Beispielhafte Totwinkel-Erkennungssysteme und Verfahren sind beschrieben. In einer Implementierung erkennt ein primäres Fahrzeug ein sekundäres Fahrzeug vor dem primären Fahrzeug in einer benachbarten Fahrspur. Ein Verfahren bestimmt Abmessungen des sekundären Fahrzeugs und schätzt eine Fahrzeugklasse, die dem sekundären Fahrzeug zugeordnet ist, basierend auf den Abmessungen des sekundären Fahrzeugs. Das Verfahren identifiziert auch eine Seitenspiegelposition an dem sekundären Fahrzeug und bestimmt einen Totwinkel, der dem sekundären Fahrzeug zugeordnet ist, basierend auf der Fahrzeugklasse und der Seitenspiegelposition.

Joghurt-Zubereitungsbehältnis

Joghurt-Zubereitungsbehältnis, bestehend aus einem topfartigen Behälter (01) und einem den Behälter an seiner Oberseite verschließenden, lösbaren Deckel (02), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens der Behälter (01) aus einer gesinterten Granit-Keramik besteht, wobei die Granit-Keramik eine spezifische Wärmekapazität im Bereich von 800 bis 1000 J/kgK und eine Wärmeleitfähigkeit im Bereich von 1,5 bis 2,5 W/mK besitzt.

Safety method for carrying out a clutch safety strategy for a motor vehicle's automatic gearbox during an activated crawl function reduces thermal load on the clutch through activation criteria

Time control is used as an activation criterion for testing whether a clutch slips during a time period to be determined and whether an accelerator pedal is being operated. Four to six seconds are chosen as a value for the time period. A clutch temperature model is used as an activation criterion and clutch limiting temperature of 250[deg] is selected.

Verfahren zur Warnung eines Fahrzeugnutzers eines Fahrzeuges vor einem Objekt

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Warnung eines Fahrzeugnutzers eines Fahrzeuges (1) vor einem Objekt, welches sich in einem seitlichen Warnbereich des Fahrzeuges (1) befindet, wobei der Warnbereich in Abhängigkeit einer momentanen Fahrgeschwindigkeit (v), einer momentanen Giergeschwindigkeit und einem Status eines Fahrtrichtungsanzeigers (3) vorgegeben wird. Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass- auf einer Fahrzeuglängsseite, in deren Richtung ein Lenkrad und/oder der Fahrtrichtungsanzeiger (3) betätigt wird, ein Abbiegewarnbereich (A) und/oder ein Überholwarnbereich (U) als Warnbereiche des Fahrzeuges (1) vorgegeben werden, wobei- der Abbiegewarnbereich (A) derart vorgegeben wird, dass dieser einen von einer Fahrzeughinterachse (4) zu einer Fahrzeugfront (5) in Bezug auf eine Breite (b1, b2) zunehmenden Verlauf aufweist, wobei die Breite (b1, b2) geschwindigkeitsabhängig und/oder lenkwinkelabhängig angepasst wird und- der Überholwarnbereich (U) derart vorgegeben wird, dass dieser ...

DREHMOMENTBASIERTE FAHRZEUGPFADVORHERSAGE

Ein Lenksystem umfasst einen Motor und einen Prozessor, der ausgestaltet ist, um ein Verfahren durchzuführen. Das Verfahren umfasst, dass durch einen Prozessor ein vorhergesagter Lenkwinkel zu einem zukünftigen Zeitschritt berechnet wird. Das Verfahren umfasst ferner, dass durch den Prozessor eine vorhergesagte Fahrzeugposition zu dem zukünftigen Zeitschritt basierend auf dem vorhergesagten Lenkwinkel ermittelt wird. Das Verfahren umfasst ferner, dass durch den Prozessor eine Nähe zu einem Objekt zu dem zukünftigen Zeitschritt basierend auf der vorhergesagten Fahrzeugposition detektiert wird. Das Verfahren umfasst ferner, dass durch den Prozessor in Ansprechen darauf, dass die Nähe unterhalb eines vorbestimmten Schwellenwerts liegt, ein Einschreitungssignal erzeugt wird.

Alarmsystem für automatische Fahrzeuggetriebe.

DÖSWARNVORRICHTUNG

Eine Döswarnvorrichtung (1), die an einem Fahrzeug angebracht ist, zum Vermeiden, dass ein Fahrer einschläft, weist eine Schläfrigkeitsniveau-Bestimmeinheit (9), eine Einheit (10) für die vorläufige Warnung, ein Warneinheit (10), eine Antworterfasseinheit (10) und eine Schwellwert-Änderungseinheit (9) auf. Die Schläfrigkeitsniveau-Bestimmeinheit (9) ist so konfiguriert, dass sie ein Schläfrigkeitsniveau des Fahrers bestimmt. Die Einheit (10) für die vorläufige Warnung ist so konfiguriert, dass sie eine vorläufige Warnung in Antwort darauf, dass das Schläfrigkeitsniveau höher als ein Warnschwellwert ist, auf Grundlage eines Vergleichs des Schläfrigkeitsniveaus, das durch die Schläfrigkeitsniveau-Bestimmeinheit (9) bestimmt wird, mit dem Warnschwellwert durchführt. Die Warneinheit (10) ist so konfiguriert, dass sie eine Hauptwarnung, die den Fahrer auffordert, von einer Schläfrigkeit aufzuwachen, falls notwendig, nach der vorläufigen Warnung durch die Einheit (10) für die vorläufige Warnung ...

Fahrerassistenzsystem mit Anfahrhinweisfunktion

Fahrerassistenzsystem für Kraftfahrzeuge, mit einer Sensoreinrichtung (10, 22) zur Erkennung einer Situation, in der ein Anfahren des Fahrzeugs möglich ist, und einer Steuereinrichtung (30) zur Ausgabe eines Anfahrhinweises an den Fahrer, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Steuereinrichtung (30) dazu ausgebildet ist, bei Erkennung einer Anfahrsituation einen haptischen Anfahrhinweis (48) oder zunächst einen optischen Anfahrhinweis und dann mit zeitlicher Verzögerung einen akustischen und/oder haptischen Anfahrhinweis (44, 48) auszugeben. Bei einem Abstandsregelsystem besteht optischer Anfahrhinweis in einem Blinken oder einer Animation eines Zielobjektanzeige (40).

Geschwindigkeitsregler mit Stop & Go Funktion

Geschwindigkeitsregler für Kraftfahrzeuge, mit einer Sensoreinrichtung zur Messung von Betriebsparametern des Fahrzeugs und zur Messung des Abstands zu einem vor dem Fahrzeug befindlichen Zielobjekt und mit einer Steuereinrichtung zur Steuerung der Geschwindigkeit oder Beschleunigung des Fahrzeugs in Abhängigkeit von den gemessenen Betriebsparametern und Abstandsdaten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Steuereinrichtung eine Stop & Go Funktion zur automatischen Steuerung von Anfahr-, Roll- und Anhaltevorgängen in Abhängigkeit von Bewegungen des Zielobjektes aufweist und dazu ausgebildet ist, die Sensoreinrichtung während des Stop & Go Betriebs fortlaufend auf eine oder mehrere vordefinierte Bedingungen (S3, S4) zu prüfen, die einem sicheren Stop & Go Betrieb widersprechen, und bei Vorliegen einer solchen Bedingung eine Prozedur (S7, S8, S9) zur Abschaltung der Stop & Go Funktion einzuleiten.

Method and device for the reporting of faults in vehicles

A method and a device for the reporting of faults in vehicles is proposed in which, when a fault occurs, the speed of the vehicle is restricted. The extent of the speed restriction may be selected as a function of the seriousness of the fault and the length of time which has elapsed since the fault occurred. ...

Intelligenter Tank- und/oder Aufladehinweis

Fahrerassistenzsystem in einem Fahrzeug mit einer Anzeigeeinheit (12) und einer Auswerteeinheit (16) zum Erzeugen und Darstellen einer Tank- und/oder Aufladehinweismeldung (18), die abhängig und unabhängig von einem Tankfüllstand eines Fahrzeugtanks und/oder einem Batterieladezustand einer Fahrzeugbatterie erzeugt und für eine definierte Zeitdauer dargestellt werden kann, wobei die Auswerteeinheit (16) dazu ausgelegt ist, ein Vorliegen von vorzugebenden Bedingungen zu prüfen und bei Vorliegen mindestens einer Bedingung, auf deren Basis eine Tank- und/oder Aufladehinweismeldung (18) zu generieren und über die Anzeigeeinheit (12) auszugeben, wobei bei einer kritischen Restmenge im Fahrzeugtank die Tank- und/oder Aufladehinweismeldung (18) durch eine Vibration eines Lenkrads zu unterstützen ist, wobei die Tank- und/oder Aufladehinweismeldung (18) bei Vorliegen eines niedrigen Tankfüllstands und/oder Ladezustands vom Fahrer bestätigt werden muss.

Verfahren und Anordnung zur Überwachung von Fahrzeugbremsen elektronisch geregelter Bremssysteme von Fahrzeugen und Fahrzeugkombinationen auf Überlast

Fahrzeugfortbewegungssteuergerät

Ein Fahrzeugfortbewegungssteuergerät der Erfindung führt eine Abstandssteuerung zum voranfahrenden Fahrzeug zur Steuerung einer Beschleunigung und Abbremsung eines eigenen Fahrzeugs aus, sodass ein Abstand zum voranfahrenden Fahrzeug (Dfx(a)) zwischen dem eigenen Fahrzeug und einem voranfahrenden Fahrzeug auf einem Zielabstand (Dtgt) gehalten wird. Das Gerät legt den Zielabstand auf einen Basisabstand (Dbase) fest und führt die Abstandssteuerung zum voranfahrenden Fahrzeug aus, wenn bestimmt wird, dass sich der Fahrer nicht in dem abnormalen Zustand befindet. Das Gerät legt den Zielabstand auf einen erhöhten Abstand (Dbase × Kacc) fest, der größer ist als der Basisabstand und führt die Abstandssteuerung zum voranfahrenden Fahrzeug aus, wenn bestimmt wird, dass sich der Fahrer in dem abnormalen Zustand befindet.

Verfahren zur Sicherheit für einen Insassen eines Fahrzeuges

Verfahren zur Sicherheit für einen Insassen eines Fahrzeuges, aufweisend eine Steuerlogik zum Erfassen einer momentanen Gangposition in einem Zustand, in dem das Fahrzeug gestoppt ist, Bestimmen, ob eine Vordersitztür und eine Rücksitztür offen sind, und Ermöglichen des Fahrens in einem Zustand, in dem die Vordersitztür und die Rücksitztür geschlossen sind, jedoch Begrenzen einer Fahrzeugfahrt durch Ändern der Gangposition in eine Nicht-Fahrgangposition in dem Zustand, in dem die Vordersitztür oder die Rücksitztür offen ist.

HAPTISCHE FAHRZEUGHINWEISE AUF DER BASIS EINER TRAGBAREN VORRICHTUNG

Ein Fahrzeug umfasst eine Steuerung, die mit einer tragbaren Vorrichtung kommuniziert, die einen haptischen Mechanismus aufweist. Als Reaktion auf ein durch das Fahrzeug detektiertes Hinweisereignis gibt die Steuerung ein Signal zum Aktivieren des haptischen Mechanismus aus. Die tragbare Vorrichtung kann eine physiologische oder biometrische Eigenschaft, wie etwa eine Pulsrate, detektieren. Die Steuerung kann ferner als Reaktion darauf, dass die Pulsrate kleiner als eine Schwelle ist, ein Signal zum Aktivieren des haptischen Mechanismus ausgeben. Außerdem kann die Steuerung ein Signal zum Aktivieren des haptischen Mechanismus ausgeben, während das Fahrzeug autonom betrieben wird.

Anzeigevorrichtung eines Kraftfahrzeuges, Kraftfahrzeug sowie Verfahren zur Assistenz eines Fahrers eines Kraftfahrzeuges

Beschrieben wird eine Anzeigevorrichtung (32) eines Kraftfahrzeuges (2) zur positionsgenauen Darstellung einer Position des Kraftfahrzeuges (2) relativ zu Objekten (6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16) in einer Umgebung des Kraftfahrzeuges (2), mit wenigstens einem Umgebungssensor (20, 22) zur Erfassung der Umgebung, wenigstens einem Display (28) und einer mit dem wenigstens einen Umgebungssensor (20, 22) und dem Display (28) verbundenen Recheneinheit (18), wobei die Recheneinheit (18) dazu eingerichtet ist, eine Position des Kraftfahrzeuges (2) relativ zu Objekten (6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16) in der Umgebung mittels von dem wenigstens einen Umgebungssensor (20, 22) aufgenommener Umgebungsdaten zu ermitteln, daraus eine Assistenzgrafik (34) zu erstellen und auf dem Display (28) anzuzeigen.Beschrieben wird desweiteren ein Kraftfahrzeug (2) sowie ein Verfahren zur Assistenz eines Fahrers des Kraftfahrzeuges (2).

Autonome Unterstützung für Straßenauffahrt

Ein System für eine autonome Unterstützung des Betriebs eines Trägerfahrzeuges, welches in einer ersten Spur einer Straße fährt, beinhaltet zumindest eine Kameraanordnung zum Detektieren der Anwesenheit und Geschwindigkeit eines in die erste Spur auffahrenden Fahrzeuges. Ein Umgebungssensor überwacht die Distanz zwischen dem Trägerfahrzeug und dem auffahrenden Fahrzeug. Eine Steuerung ist elektrisch mit der zumindest einen Kameraanordnung und dem Umgebungssensor verbunden und aktiviert entsprechend von der zumindest einen Kameraanordnung und dem Umgebungssensor erhaltenen Signalen eine Steuereinrichtung für eine Seitwärtsbewegung des Trägerfahrzeuges von der ersten Spur in eine zweite Spur auf der Straße, um einem auffahrenden Fahrzeug die Auffahrt in die erste Spur zu ermöglichen.

Driver assistance system for warning a vehicle driver of an unintended lateral movement has means for measuring the distance to the side of the lane or road and means for triggering a warning vehicle vibration if necessary

Driver assistance system for warning a vehicle (2) driver of an unintended lateral movement of the vehicle. The system has a means (8) for measuring the distance between the vehicle and lateral road limiters (1) and second means (10) for generating a haptic signal dependent on the distance (LL, LR) measured by the first means. The second means is configured so that at least a spring element of the is excited and produces a warning vibration.

Synchronizing control for motor vehicle automatic transmission has free pinion and shift sleeve with Synchronizing ring mounted between them for selective engagement

The Synchronizing control for a motor vehicle automatic transmission uses single or double clutch operation. The synchronizer has a free pinion (101) and a shift sleeve (102) with a Synchronizing ring (103) between them. The sides of the pinion and shift sleeve facing the synchronizer ring can have lugs defining a dog clutch. The torque transfer system (3) is positioned between the engine (2) and transmission and has a friction clutch and an electronic control system (13) using sensors for throttle position and engine speed. An Independent claim is included for a transmission and its use in a vehicle.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Betrieb eines Fahrzeuges

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Fahrzeuges (2), wobei mittels zumindest einer frontseitig am Fahrzeug (2) angeordneten Erfassungseinheit (8) eine Umgebung des Fahrzeuges erfasst wird und in Abhängigkeit mittels der Erfassungseinheit (8) erfasster Daten zumindest eine Schutzfunktion bei einer erfassten, dem Fahrzeug (2) bevorstehenden Kollision und/oder bei einer erfassten Kollision des Fahrzeuges (2) aktiviert wird. Erfindungsgemäß wird in Abhängigkeit mittels der Erfassungseinheit (8) erfasster Daten eine Fahrerunterstützungsfunktion in vorgegebenen Fahrsituationen ausgeführt. Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung eine Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens.

FAHRERWARNSYSTEME UND -VERFAHREN BASIEREND AUF DER ANWESENHEIT VON RADFAHRERN

Ein nach vorne gerichtetes Kameramodul ist konfiguriert, um basierend auf einem Bild mit einem vorgegebenen Sichtfeld (FOV) vor dem Fahrzeug eine erste Entfernung zwischen dem Fahrzeug und einem ersten Radfahrer zu bestimmen. Ein Blindzonen-Radarsensormodul ist konfiguriert, um: eine zweite Entfernung zwischen dem Fahrzeug und einem zweiten Radfahrer innerhalb eines vorbestimmten Bereichs auf einer Seite des Fahrzeugs basierend auf Radarsignalen, die innerhalb des vorbestimmten Bereichs übertragen werden, zu bestimmen. Die ersten und zweiten Entfernungsmodule sind konfiguriert, um erste und zweite Signale zu erzeugen, wenn sich jeweils die erste und zweite Entfernung verringert. Ein Ausgangssteuermodul ist konfiguriert, um, wenn mindestens eines der ersten Signale und das zweite Signal erzeugt wird, während ein Blinklicht an der Seite des Fahrzeugs aktiviert wird, selektiv mindestens eine akustische Ausgabe und eine optische Ausgabe innerhalb eines Fahrgastraums des Fahrzeugs zu erzeugen ...

Verfahren zum Erkennen einer potenziellen Gefahrenstelle für ein Kraftfahrzeug, sowie elektronisches Fahrzeugführungssystem

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Erkennen einer potenziellen Gefahrenstelle für ein Kraftfahrzeug (6) beim Fortbewegen des Kraftfahrzeugs (6) auf einer Fahrbahn (1), wobei zumindest ein Fahrbahnbereich (12, 13, 15, 17) der Fahrbahn (1) mit zumindest einer Erfassungseinrichtung (8) des Kraftfahrzeugs (1) erfasst wird, wobei dann, wenn ein weiteres Kraftfahrzeug (10, 11, 14, 16) auf dem Fahrbahnbereich (12, 13, 15, 17) erfasst wird, eine Orientierung (L) des weiteren Kraftfahrzeugs (10, 11, 14, 16) und eine Fortbewegungsrichtung (P1, P2) des weiteren Kraftfahrzeugs (10, 11, 14, 16) durch eine Auswerteeinheit (9) ausgewertet wird und abhängig davon beurteilt wird, ob potenzielle eine Gefahrenstelle vorliegt. Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein elektronisches Fahrzeugführungssystem (7).

FAHRZEUG UND VERFAHREN ZUM STEUERN DESSELBEN

Ein Fahrzeug und ein Verfahren zum Steuern desselben sind vorgesehen, um eine Steuerungsstartzeit eines (ADAS) eines Fahrzeugs vorzuverlegen. Das Fahrzeug umfasst eine Bilderfassungsvorrichtung, die ein Objekt unter Verwendung eines Bildes des in einem Randbereich eines Fahrzeugs befindlichen Objekts erfasst, und einen Erfassungssensor, der Positionsinformation und des Objekts und Geschwindigkeitsinformationen des Objekts erlangt. Eine Eingabe empfängt einen Befehl zum Starten des ADAS und eine Steuerung startet das ADAS, wenn eine Fahrumgebung und ein Fahrzustand des Fahrzeugs eine vordefinierte Bedingung erfüllen. Eine Warnungsstartzeit des ADAS wird eine vorgegebene Zeitdauer nach einem Starten des Betriebs des ADAS vorverlegt und ein Betriebsfreigabe-Referenzwert zum Freigeben des Betriebs des ADAS wird derart eingestellt, dass er größer als ein vorgegebener Wert ist.

Car with gearbox and automatic clutch

A car has a gearbox and a device to control an automatic clutch in the drive train. It has an operating unit controlled by the control unit for adjusting the torque transmitted by the clutch. The control unit is connected to sensors and other electronic units through wires and/or a databus. The control unit calculates or determines the clutch slip in the region of the clutch friction linings and by means of the slip and the torque transmitted by the clutch, determines the energy input to the friction linings and/or their increase in temperature and/or their increased wear. With an increased energy input, temperature rise or increased wear in comparison to a threshold, the control unit controls the clutch torque transmitted independently of the energy input for a first time period and then for a second time period, controls it in time-varying fashion, eg pulsating. Then in a third time period, it increases the torque until the engine speed reaches a threshold, or until the period has elapsed ...

System zum Bereitstellen zumindest einer Positionsinformation zumindest eines dynamischen Objekts für ein Kraftfahrzeug sowie Verfahren

Die Erfindung betrifft ein System (1) zum Bereitstellen zumindest einer Positionsinformation (2) zumindest eines dynamischen Objekts (3) in einer Umgebung (4) eines Kraftfahrzeugs (5) für das Kraftfahrzeug (5), mit einer Positionsinformationsempfangseinrichtung (7) des Kraftfahrzeugs (5), und mit einer Positionsinformationserfassungseinrichtung (6) des dynamischen Objekts (3) zum Erfassen einer Position des dynamischen Objekts (3), wobei die Positionsinformationserfassungseinrichtung (6) zum Bereitstellen der Positionsinformation (2) für die Positionsinformationsempfangseinrichtung (7) des Kraftfahrzeugs (5) ausgebildet ist, wobei mittels der Positionsinformationserfassungseinrichtung (6) die Positionsinformation (2) an eine kraftfahrzeugexterne zentrale Recheneinrichtung (8) des Systems (1) übertragen und die Positionsinformation (2) von der kraftfahrzeugexternen zentrale Recheneinrichtung (8) gespeichert wird und die gespeicherte Positionsinformation (2) von der kraftfahrzeugexternen ...

System und Verfahren zum Erfassen von Objekten in einem autonomen Fahrzeug

Ein Kraftfahrzeug beinhaltet eine Kabine, einen optischen Sensor, der zum Erfassen von Bildern der Kabine angeordnet ist, ein Lichtsteuersystem, das zum Ändern einer Intensität oder Richtung des einfallenden Lichts in der Kabine betrieben werden kann, und eine Steuerung. Die Steuerung ist konfiguriert, um als Reaktion auf eine Objekterkennungsanforderung automatisch den optischen Sensor zu steuern, um ein erstes Bild der Kabine mit einer ersten Konfiguration des einfallenden Lichts aufzunehmen, das Lichtsteuersystem zu steuern, um eine Intensität oder Richtung des einfallenden Lichts in der Kabine zu einer zweiten Konfiguration des einfallenden Lichts zu ändern, den optischen Sensor zu steuern, um ein zweites Bild der Kabine mit der zweiten Konfiguration des einfallenden Lichts aufzunehmen, eine Änderung in einem Schatten zwischen dem ersten Bild und dem zweiten Bild zu erkennen, auf das Vorhandensein eines Objekts in der Kabine basierend auf der Änderung im Schatten zu schließen und eine ...

ABTASTEN UND ÜBERWACHEN DES FAHRZYKLUS FÜR DAS BEEINTRÄCHTIGUNGSERKENNUNGSSYSTEM

Ein System beinhaltet ein Beeinträchtigungsabtastmodul, ein Modul zur Berechnung des Beeinträchtigungswerts, ein Modul zum Vergleich des Schwellenwerts, ein Warnmodul, und ein Interventionsmodul. Das Beeinträchtigungsabtastmodul kann konfiguriert sein, ein erstes Beeinträchtigungsabtastmodul für einen Fahrzeugführer zu erhalten, während das Fahrzeug sich fortbewegt. Das Modul zur Berechnung des Beeinträchtigungswerts kann konfiguriert sein, einen ersten Beeinträchtigungswert basierend auf einem ersten Abtasten der Beeinträchtigung zu berechnen. Das Modul zum Vergleich des Schwellenwerts kann konfiguriert sein, den ersten Beeinträchtigungswert mit einem ersten Schwellenwert zu vergleichen, der einem ersten Beeinträchtigungsbereich entspricht und mit einem zweiten Schwellenwert, der einem zweiten Beeinträchtigungsbereich entspricht. Das Warnmodul kann konfiguriert sein, eine Warnung als Reaktion auf das Ermitteln zu generieren, dass der erste Beeinträchtigungswert den ersten Schwellenwert ...

Einrichtung und Verfahren zum Bestimmen von Fahrerablenkung, basierend auf Rucken, und Fahrzeugsystem

Eine Einrichtung und ein Verfahren zum Bestimmen von Fahrerablenkung basierend auf einem Ruck und ein Fahrzeugsystem werden bereitgestellt. Die Einrichtung beinhaltet: einen Ruckrechenprozessor zum Berechnen eines seitlichen Rucks eines Fahrzeugs, basierend auf Fahrinformation, die gesammelt wird, wenn das Fahrzeug fährt, einen Ausnahmeereignis-Detektionsprozessor zum Detektieren eines Ausnahmeereignisses, das eine Situation definiert, wo der seitliche Ruck während normalem Fahren auftritt, basierend auf der gesammelten Fahrinformation und einem Bestimmungsprozessor zum Detektieren von Übersteuern des Fahrzeugs durch Vergleichen des berechneten seitlichen Rucks mit einem Referenzwert und zum Bestimmen einer Fahrerablenkung, basierend auf dem detektierten Übersteuern und dem Ausnahmeereignis.

Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Spurhalteassistenzsystems eines Fahrzeugs, insbesondere für ein Nutzfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Spurhalteassistenzsystems eines Fahrzeugs, insbesondere für ein Nutzfahrzeug, bei welchem die Spurführung bzw. Spurverlasswarnung bei zwei erkannten Fahrspurmarkierungen (3, 5), die eine Fahrbahn (1) des Fahrzeugs (7) links und rechts von dieser begrenzen, durchgeführt wird, wobei aus den Fahrspurmarkierungen (3, 5) eine Fahrspurbreite ermittelt wird und das Fahrzeug (7) innerhalb der Fahrspurbreite geführt bzw. bei Verlassen der Fahrspur eine Warnung ausgegeben wird. Bei einem Verfahren, bei welchem auch bei Vorhandensein nur einer Fahrspurmarkierung ein zuverlässiges Fahren mit dem Fahrerassistenzsystem gewährleistet ist, wird bei Erkennung nur einer der beiden Fahrspurmarkierungen (3, 5) die Spurführung bzw. die Spurverlasswarnung für eine vorgegebene Fahrstrecke (x) des Fahrzeuges (7) fortgesetzt, wobei die zuletzt gemessene Fahrspurbreite die vorgegebene Fahrstrecke (x) entlang bei Fehlen der zweiten Fahrspurmarkierung (5) als ...

Machine safety-oriented stopping procedure, involves releasing turn-off impulse in case of endangerment to persons, and stopping machine within maximum deceleration time during operation of machine

The procedure involves safety-oriented monitoring of a machine (2) using a monitoring sensor arranged in the machine with respect to a possible endangerment to persons by performing operation of the machine. Maximum deceleration time is determined until the machine is stopped based on position of endangerment to persons. A warning signal is produced in the case of endangerment to persons. A turn-off impulse is released in the case of endangerment to persons, and the machine is stopped within the maximum deceleration time during operation of the machine. An independent claim is also included for a device for safety-oriented stopping of a machine during operation of the machine.

Method for operating driver assistance system of motor vehicle e.g. car, involves detecting whether vehicle movement trajectory passes within driving path that is detected based on track course extending in vehicle travel direction

The method involves providing a sensor device (12) in a motor vehicle (10) for detecting a track course extending in travel direction of the motor vehicle. A driving path is detected based on the detected track course. A movement trajectory of the motor vehicle is determined. Detection process is performed to determine whether the movement trajectory passes within the driving path. An independent claim is included for a device for operating driver assistance system of motor vehicle.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Betreiben eines Kraftfahrzeugs

Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Kraftfahrzeugs (2), beim Erkennen eines kritischen Betriebszustands (STATE_CRIT) des Kraftfahrzeugs (2) und/oder eines Antriebssystems (4) des Kraftfahrzeugs (2), in dem es zu einem Betriebsfehler (ERROR) kommen kann, einem Fahrer des Kraftfahrzeugs (2) signalisiert wird, dass der kritische Betriebszustand (STATE_CRIT) vorliegt, und beim Auftreten des Betriebsfehlers (ERROR) in einen limitierten Betrieb (LIMIT) des Antriebssystems (4) umgeschaltet wird, wobei das Erkennen des kritischen Betriebszustands (STATE_CRIT) und/oder das Umschalten in den limitierten Betrieb (LIMIT) durch eine Reaktion des Antriebssystems (4) signalisiert wird, wobei die Reaktion des Antriebssystems (4) eine Variation (VAR) einer Ist-Stellung eines Stellglieds um eine vorgegebene Ist-Stellung des Stellglieds umfasst und die Variation (VAR) der Ist-Stellung eine periodische Schwankung der Ist-Stellung innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Stellungsbereichs um die vorgegebene Ist-Stellung ist.

Motor vehicle driver attention monitor has device(s) detecting measurement parameter representing state of attention of driver, vehicle operating parameter sensor and warning device

The device has a device(s) for detecting a measurement parameter representing the driver's state of attention, at least one further sensor for detecting vehicle operating parameters and/or at least one further device for detecting a further attention parameter. At least one signal transmitter can be activated as a warning to the driver if a certain threshold is exceeded. The threshold can be varied in accordance with the measurement results. The device has at least one device (2,8) for detecting a measurement parameter representing the state of attention of the driver, whereby at least one signal transmitter (10) can be activated as a warning to the driver if a certain threshold is exceeded, at least one further sensor (3-5) for detecting vehicle operating parameters and/or at least one further device (6,7) for detecting a further attention parameter. The threshold can be varied in accordance with the measurement results. AN Independent claim is also included for the following: a motor ...

Motor vehicle with warning system

Motor vehicle management system

Control apparatus and related method

Vehicle Control System and method

Cruise control system for a vehicle

Vehicle control and warning system.

The control system 100 determines the location of a vehicle and restrictions associated with the vehicles location. The vehicle is controlled in accordance with said restrictions. Such restrictions could be speed whereby the vehicles speed could be controlled or emissions whereby an EMU could be used to control the vehicles engine characteristics such as engine/valve timing. Further provided is a warning system(200, fig.2) which warns the driver of the emission restrictions and whether the vehicle has breached such restrictions. Preferably a GPS system is used to locate the vehicles position and the memory store of the control system can be update. This memory store could be a CD-ROM or RAM. The vehicle may have a plurality of power plants or be adapted to use a plurality of fuels, the vehicle could be a hybrid vehicle.

Automated transmission systems

Automated transmission systems

Audible warning system for use in vehicles

An audible warning system includes means, 110 and 112 (and 36, Fig 1), for monitoring the functioning of an apparatus eg. transmission system within a vehicle, and for producing an audible warning of any malfunctioning or potential hazardous conditions of the apparatus, said warning system also including means 116 to silence or moderate any competing audio system 114 eg. radio, cd or tape player, when the audible warning system generates an audible warning. The warning system can either include sound generating means or utilise the generating means of the competing audio system.

System for controlling particulate filter temperature

System and method for determining a wet road condition

A system and method for determining a wet road condition comprises the steps of: receiving a value of the received signal strength index (RSSI) of a radio frequency (RF) signal received from a sensor associated with a wheel of a vehicle; comparing the RSSI value to a threshold; and, if the RSSI is less than the threshold, determining that a wet road condition is met and outputting a pre-aquaplaning warning signal. This works because the RSSI is affected by water in the surroundings commonly known as “rain fade” (e.g. see fig. 4 for wet W vs. dry D conditions). The warning may include triggering a passive warning to the vehicle driver; outputting the warning to an active vehicle control system, such as the anti-lock braking system (ABS) or electronic stability program (ESP); or transmitting it externally, for example using wireless vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V, Car2Car) communication or vehicle to infrastructure communication (V2X, Car2X). The system may also include a camera and/or rain sensor ...

Tamper-proof vehicle speed limiter

The present invention is directed to a system for detecting the tampering of the vehicle speed signal in a vehicle having electronic engine control. An algorithm that forms part of the present invention is operable to detect a tampering mode producing a constant transmission out-of-gear signal to the vehicle speed sensor input of the electronic controller, and tampering mode disallowing the electronic controller from acting upon a vehicle owner or manager-programmed top gear ratio, or maximum vehicle speed limit. In response to detecting a possible vehicle speed signal tampering condition, a vehicle speed signal tampering fault code is logged into a memory portion of the controller, a vehicle operator warning lamp is activated and the engine speed is electronically controlled to a vehicle owner/manager programmable maximum engine speed limit. The system is operable with a number of transmission embodiments including manual and automatic types intended for either on or on/off highway applications ...

A control system for a vehicle and a method

Transmission systems

Driver alert for vehicle with adaptive cruise control system

Clutch protection system

Control apparatus and related methods for addressing driver distraction

Arrangement for deterring against erroneous refuelling

Communication control apparatus and method

Vehicle collision warnings based on a time-to-collision

A vehicle collision warning system comprising a host vehicle which includes a sensor to detect an object, a speed sensor to measure the current speed of the vehicle and a collision alerter. The alerter determines the distance to the object 404 and determines a time to collision TTC 408 based on said distance and current speed. In response to the TTC being less than or equal to a first threshold, a first alarm is emitted 412. The sensor may be an ultrasonic sensor and the alarm may include a continuous audible signal. If the TTC is greater than the threshold, the system may predict a future speed of the vehicle 416 based on pedal positions and angles 414 and, in response to the predicted speed being less than the current speed 418, compare the TTC to a second threshold which is greater than the first threshold 420. The system may emit a second, intermittent audible alarm 422, in response to the second threshold being met.

GEAR LOCK-OUT DEVICES

Adaptive cruise control systems

Method for assisting a vehicle-trailer combination and system

The invention relates to a method (10) and system for assisting a vehicle-trailer combination comprising the steps of determining (S1) a relative position of a vehicle of the vehicle-trailer combination to a lane boundary with a first detection device, determining (S2) a motion parameter of the vehicle with a second detection device, estimating (S3) an articulation angle of a trailer of the vehicle-trailer combination in dependence of the determined relative position and the motion parameter of the vehicle, and emitting (S4) a warning signal if the determined articulation angle indicates a crossing of the lane boundary by the trailer. The articulation angle may be determined by using a tractrix equation. Possible warning signals include visual warnings, acoustic warnings, or a steering wheel vibration. The motion parameter determined could be such considerations as wheel speed or yaw rate.

Audible Warning Device

Fuel checker/indicator

Autonomous vehicle having an external shock-absorbing energy dissipation padding

Hazard marker recognition system on moving platform

A hazard marker recognition system comprising a, or several, capture device(s) 203 which may comprise, for example, RFID tags, radio beacons/transducers, Infra-red or ultraviolet detectors, mounted on a moving platform which can move in any direction 202, to detect visible and non-visible hazard markers 206, 207, 209, 212, 213 such as barcodes, regulatory signage, chevron tape, lights or bespoke indicators. A moving platform can be of various sizes, whereby the hazards detected in the area of the moving platform can be relayed to the vehicle operator via a control system 214 which is able to be calibrated by the user and in use can ascertain the distance to and/or risk of harm of the object, to decrease speed, change direction, sound an alarm or apply brakes. The system can be used to avoid hazards in a 3D environment and may prevent collisions with varying hazards.

Enhanced vehicle operation

WARNING STRATEGY DURING A LANE RECOGNITION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A NEW ONE, DISPERSING AGENT CONTAINING MIXTURE

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR STEERING A VEHICLE

METALLISCHE KONSTRUKTION, Z.B. GELANDER

Preparing omega-amino-2,2-dialkyl-alkaneamide, useful e.g. as antihypertensive in pharmaceutical preparations, comprises reacting an omega-halo-2,2-dialkyl-alkanoylhalide with ammonia, followed by reacting with alcohol, alkali-alcoholate

Preparation of omega -amino-2,2-dialkyl-(3-12C)-alkanamide compound (I) comprises: reacting an omega -halo-2,2-dialkyl-(3-12C)-alkanoylhalide compound (II) with ammonia at 0-100[deg] C and 1-10 bar, to form omega -halo-2,2-dialkyl-(3-12C)-alkane amide (III); reacting (III) with 1-6C-alcohol and 1-5-equivalent alkali-(1-6C)-alcoholate at 5-200[deg] C and 1-10 bar, and rearranging the amino group to form 1-6C-alkyl-omega -amino-2,2-dialkyl-(3-12C)-alkanoate (IV); and reacting (IV) with ammonia at 10-200[deg] C and 1-50 bar, and optionally in the presence of 0-200 mol.% of an alkali-(1-6C)-alcoholate. Preparation of omega -amino-2,2-dialkyl-(3-12C)-alkanamide compound (I) of formula H2N-C(=O)-(R1>)(R2>)-(CH2)n-NH2 comprises: (a) reacting an omega -halo-2,2-dialkyl-(3-12C)-alkanoylhalide compound (II) of formula X1>-C(=O)-(R1>)(R2>)-(CH2)n-X2> in an organic solvent and/or in water with ammonia at 0-100[deg] C and 1-10 bar, to form corresponding omega -halo-2,2-dialkyl-(3-12C)-alkanamide compound ...

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE RECOGNITION OF A DRIVING CONDITION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR WARNING A DRIVER, IF A VEHICLE DEVIATES FROM A PRE-DEFINED OPERATING RANGE IN A TRACE

Vehicle control based on soil compaction

... 1 VEHICLE CONTROL BASED ON SOIL COMPACTION 4 Mobile machine characteristics and position are sensed to obtain an indication of the 5 compactive effect of a mobile machine on a worksite. A soil compaction stress map is generated 6 and control signals are generated, for controlling controlled systems, based upon the soil 7 compaction stress map.

CLUTCH PROTECTION SYSTEM

Clutch Protection System A clutch protection system to guard against overheating due to excessive slippage in a friction clutch (12) having an engagement means which applies an engagement pressure to the clutch. The system which is particularly suitable for use with a tractor power take-off clutch includes sensing means (18,19) to provide signals indicative of the input and output speeds of the clutch and an indicating device (56) which receives a first signal (I) indicative of the clutch input speed and a second signal (X) indicative of either the clutch output speed when the clutch engagement pressure is applied or the clutch input speed when the clutch engagement pressure is not applied. The indicating device has a signal level indicative of the difference between the first and second signals minus a signal (S) indicative of the cooling effect on the clutch due to its own rotation. Comparison means (56) compare the signal level of the indicating device with a predetermined signal level ...

MENSTRUAL TAMPON

A MENSTRUAL TAMPON In a menstrual tampon comprising one or more webs 1, rolled up in several layers around each other, of moisture-absorbing material, a pull string 2 is anchored and extends out of the tampon. This string is laid around the web 1 in at least two consecutive loops which, with portions 6 running back and forth approximately longitudinally to the tampon, surround and are in contact with at least two opposite side edges 7,8 of the web 1 of absorbent material, and extend out of one end of the tampon.(Fig. 2.) ...

DEVICE FOR SETTING ASIDE PROCESSED PIECES OF DOUGH

AIDS FOR VEHICLE DRIVERS

CLUTCH CONTROL

DETERMINATION OF A MOTORCYCLE RIDER'S STATE

Force-detecting sensors are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to detect the rider's grip, weight and weight distribution. A control unit interprets the signals from the sensors to determine an attribute of the rider or an intention of the rider to make a manoeuvre. Signals from environmental sensors are used by the control unit to determine whether the intended manoeuvre would endanger the rider, and, if so, the rider is alerted before the manoeuvre is undertaken. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, of as little as a fraction of a second, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The control unit also controls settings of the motorcycle during a hazardous state of the motorcycle.

DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

A driving assistance system includes: a target detecting unit; an operation amount detecting unit; a speed detecting unit; and a pre-collision control implementing unit configured to perform pre-collision control for avoiding a collision with the target, when a predetermined control start condition is satisfied, and not to perform, even when the predetermined control start condition is satisfied, the pre-collision control when a permission condition has not been established by a point in time at which the predetermined control start condition is satisfied, the permission condition being that an accelerating operation amount is equal to or larger than a first operation amount threshold value, and a vehicle speed is equal to or less than a speed threshold value.

ALERT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE WITH EXTENDABLE SERVICE COMPONENT

The present disclosure describes a system and method in which both the speed of a service vehicle and the configuration of an extendable service component of the service vehicle are monitored. The service vehicle can be driven with the extendable service component out of its home configuration as long as the speed is below a speed threshold. However, if the speed of the service vehicle exceeds the speed threshold while the extendable service component is out of its home configuration, an extended service component alert signal is transmitted. Although a local alarm may (also) be provided to the vehicle operator, the extended service component alert signal is transmitted wirelessly and provides one or more alerts on at least one receiver remote from the service vehicle, such as on a mobile phone of a supervisor who can take action. In some embodiments, the speed threshold may vary depending on the location of the service vehicle.

Apparatus and method for providing driving information for vehicles based on high speed movement long distance impuse radio ultra wideband

An apparatus for providing driving information for a vehicle based on high speed movement long distance impulse radio-ultra wideband (IR-UWB) is provided. The apparatus includes an IR-UWB module configured to generate a packet based on high speed movement long distance IR-UWB, transmit the generated packet, and interpret a received packet and a controller operationally coupled to the IR-UWB module. The controller is configured for the step of estimating a distance between an own vehicle and a different vehicle, estimating a relative location of the own vehicle with respect to the different vehicle based on the distance and generating driving information including the distance and the relative location.

Imaging system for vehicle

An imaging system for a vehicle includes a camera, an image processor and a control. The field of view of the camera is in a forward direction of travel of the equipped vehicle, and the camera is operable to capture frames of image data. The image processor is operable to process the image data. The control is operable to adjust a light beam emanating from a forward facing light of the equipped vehicle responsive to image processing of frames of image data. The control, responsive to the image processing, is operable to control at least one of (a) adjustment of a beam direction of a light beam emanating from the forward facing light, (b) adjustment of a visible intensity of a light beam emanating from the forward facing light and (c) adjustment of a range of a light beam emanating from the forward facing light.

Optimal acceleration profile for enhanced collision avoidance

A system and method for providing an optimal collision avoidance path for a host vehicle that may potentially collide with a target vehicle. The method includes providing off-line an optimization look-up table for storing on the host vehicle that includes an optimal vehicle braking or longitudinal deceleration and an optimal distance along the optimal path based on a range of speeds of the host vehicle and coefficients of friction of the roadway surface. The method determines the current speed of the host vehicle and the coefficient of friction of the roadway surface during the potential collision, and uses the look-up table to determine the optimal longitudinal deceleration or braking of the host vehicle for the optimal vehicle path. The method also determines an optimal lateral acceleration or steering of the host vehicle for the optimal vehicle path based on a friction ellipse and the optimal braking.

Safe operation apparatus and method for moving object

A safe operation apparatus for a moving object includes: a distraction detection unit for detecting distraction information of a user operating a moving object; a controller for collecting the distraction information from the distraction detection unit, calculating a user's distraction state value, and controlling the moving object to be automatically operated or warning of the distraction state based on the distraction state value; and an automatic operation unit for automatically operating the moving object under the control of the controller. The apparatus further includes a communication unit for transmitting the user's distraction state to a remote control center or an adjacent different moving object under the control of the controller.

Driving work load measurement apparatus and method

Disclosed herein is a driving work load measurement apparatus. The driving work load measurement apparatus includes a driving work load calculation unit and a warning alarm unit. The driving work load calculation unit calculates driving work loads driving-related information collected according to driving, and calculates a total driving work load using the driving work loads and weights which are set for the respective driving work loads. The warning alarm unit provides a warning message corresponding to the total driving work load, based on control of the driving work load calculation unit.

Driver assistance system

A system and method of assisting a driver of a vehicle by providing driver and vehicle feedback control signals is disclosed herein. The system and method includes receiving location data of the vehicle from a GPS unit, retrieving navigation characteristics stored in a map database based on the location data, generating a most probable future path for the vehicle, determining the locations of upcoming zones on the most probable future path based on the retrieved navigation characteristics using a processor, generating vehicle speed data at a vehicle sensor unit, and determining if the vehicle speed data exceeds a speed threshold associated with the upcoming zone on the most probable path.

Methods for notifying a driver of a motor vehicle about a danger spot and driver assistance systems using such methods

A method and a driver assistance system for notifying the driver of a motor vehicle about a danger spot are provided. In an embodiment, the method includes providing informational data about the danger spot from a data storage device, providing current image data using a camera, and analyzing a current danger situation by comparing the current image data with the informational data using a central processing unit. A warning signal is outputted to the driver via an output unit depending on the current danger situation.

Safety improvement method of idle stop and go function

A safety improvement method of an Idle Stop and Go (ISG) function may include: recognizing initial conditions that senses whether an engine is restarted, when the engine is restarted by the ISG, and whether a driver operates a vehicle, and determines whether to warn the driver; warning the driver that makes the driver recognize that the engine is restarted if it is determined to warn the driver in recognizing initial conditions; and stopping the warning that stops warning the driver after warning the drive has been executed. Warning the drive may be achieved by an alarm generated from a buzzer for a predetermined time and a visual screen that is provided for the driver.

Driver assistance system

A system and method of assisting a driver of a vehicle by providing driver and vehicle feedback control signals is disclosed herein. The system and method includes receiving location data of the vehicle from a GPS unit, receiving the location data of the vehicle and retrieving navigation characteristics relevant to the location data using a processing circuit, generating a most probable future path for the vehicle and determining a location of at least one navigation characteristic with respect to the most probable future path and the vehicle, generating vehicle data at least one vehicle sensor, and transmitting a control signal to a vehicle control area network to warn the driver of an upcoming navigation characteristic on the most probable path.

Method and apparatus for speed estimation and control

A system and method for determining a speed profile for a vehicle travelling along a road in which a curve speed estimation unit receives inputs indicating a position of the vehicle relative to a curve ahead of the vehicle, and inputs related to vehicle velocity, curve geometry, road surface conditions, vehicle-specific data; and driver preferences. The curve sped estimation unit use at least some of the above-listed inputs to determine a speed profile for the curve by generating an acceleration limit map which depends on a relationship between a maximum possible longitudinal acceleration and a maximum possible lateral acceleration.

Driving support apparatus and driving support method

In a driving support apparatus that sets a running road, on which a vehicle is able to run, on the basis of a road marking that indicates a lane boundary or a prohibited area and that, when the vehicle deviates from the running road, issues a warning or performs assisting so as to cause the vehicle to run within the running road, when the width of a lane defined by the road marking that indicates the lane boundary is narrow, the running road is set by allowing a deviation from the lane having a narrow width. It is possible to effectively utilize the driving support apparatus by increasing a chance of using the driving support apparatus without unnecessary support.

Driver assisting system and method

A driver assisting system and method for a vehicle are provided. The system includes a processor and a display system. The display system is adapted to display information on a screen of a vehicle. The screen is adapted to show the environment in front of the vehicle or a representation thereof. The vehicle extends in a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, the longitudinal direction corresponding to the intended direction of vehicle travel. The processor is adapted to receive a first input data signal indicative of a velocity of the vehicle, and a second input data signal indicative of an actual performed and/or on-going and/or impending lateral position change of the vehicle. The processor is further adapted to process at least the first and the second input data signals to calculate an estimated vehicle path, and the display system is adapted to display the estimated vehicle path on the screen.

Electrically powered vehicle and control method therefor

An electrically powered vehicle includes an electric motor for generating a vehicle driving force in accordance with an accelerator operation amount by a driver, and a notification unit for notifying the driver of information about accelerator operation by the driver in a mode which makes the driver sense the accelerator operation amount more easily in the case where a wheel is in contact with an obstacle than in the case where the wheel is not in contact with the obstacle.

Device, system and method for controlling speed of a vehicle using a positional information device

A device, system and method for controlling speed of a vehicle are provided. The device includes a locational information module for determining location information and speed; a storage module for storing at least one geographic map including at least one route and a speed limit for the at least one route; a processing module configured to receive the location information, retrieve at least one geographic map based on the location information, determine a speed limit based on the location information and compare the speed of the device to the determined speed limit; and a display module for alerting a user if the speed of the device exceeds the determined speed limit. The system and method can be for communicating a subject vehicle's speed to a central server where it can be utilized to analyze traffic congestion patterns or notify selected companies or individuals.

System and method for preventing vehicle from rolling over in curved lane

The present invention proposes a system and method for preventing a vehicle from rolling over in curved lane. The road images captured by the image capture devices are used to calculate road information. The road information together with the vehicular dynamic information, such as the speed and acceleration of the vehicle are used to predict the rollover angle and lateral acceleration of the vehicle moving on the curved lane. The height of the gravity center and critical rollover speed of the vehicle moving on the curved lane are worked out and used to define a vehicular rollover index. If the vehicular rollover index exceeds a preset value, the system warns the driver or directly controls the speed of the vehicle to prevent the vehicle from rolling over in the curved lane.

Method for operating a safety system for avoiding collisions and/or for reducing the severity of collisions in a motor vehicle, and motor vehicle

A method for operating a safety system for avoiding collisions and/or for reducing the severity of collisions in a motor vehicle that has a clutch pedal as an actuator for manually actuating a clutch. The safety system is designed to carry out at least one braking intervention when a collision is imminent. An additional actuator in form of a clutch actuator is used to automatically open and close the clutch. In the context of at least one braking intervention of the safety system, the clutch actuator is actuated in order to open the clutch dependent on at least one item of intervention information relating to the braking intervention.

DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM AND DRIVER MONITORING METHOD

A driver monitoring system includes an automated driving controller that allows hands-off operation in which a driver releases hands from a steering wheel of a vehicle, and controls an automated steering driving in which the vehicle is automatically steered, and a request notification controller that notifies a hands-on request for prompting the driver of the vehicle to perform a hands-on operation to hold the steering wheel, or a surrounding confirmation request for prompting the driver to perform a surrounding confirmation operation to confirm a surrounding condition. During the automated steering driving, the request notification controller is configured to notify the hands-on request or the surrounding confirmation request again when an elapsed time from notification of the hands-on request or the surrounding confirmation request exceeds a criterion time. 1. A driver monitoring system comprising:an automated driving controller that allows hands-off operation in which a driver releases hands from a steering wheel of a vehicle, and controls an automated steering driving in which the vehicle is automatically steered; anda request notification controller that notifies a hands-on request for prompting the driver of the vehicle to perform a hands-on operation to hold the steering wheel, or a surrounding confirmation request for prompting the driver to perform a surrounding confirmation operation to confirm a surrounding condition,wherein during the automated steering driving, the request notification controller is configured to notify the hands-on request or the surrounding confirmation request again when an elapsed time from notification of the hands-on request or the surrounding confirmation request exceeds a criterion time.2. The driver monitoring system according to claim 1 , further comprising a steering touch sensor for detecting a steering information of the steering wheel claim 1 ,wherein during the automated steering driving, the request notification ...

PASSENGER ASSISTING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND PROGRAM

In a passenger assisting apparatus, a passenger information obtaining unit obtains a destination and a contact of a passenger, a state determination unit determines, at the destination for example, whether the passenger is able to exit the vehicle based on a sensing result from a passenger state detection sensor for detecting a state of the passenger. An awakening assistance unit performs an awakening operation for the passenger when the state determination unit determines that the passenger is unable to exit the vehicle, and a contact notification unit provides a notification to the contact obtained by the passenger information obtaining unit when the state determination unit determines that the passenger is unable to exit the vehicle after the awakening operation. 1. A passenger assisting apparatus mountable on an autonomous vehicle comprising an automatic driving controller and configured to assist a passenger on the autonomous vehicle , the apparatus comprising: a processor configured with a program to perform operations comprising:operation as a passenger information obtaining unit configured to obtain a destination and a contact of the passenger;operation as a state determination unit configured to determine whether the passenger is able to exit the vehicle based on a sensing result from a passenger state detection sensor for detecting a state of the passenger;operation as an awakening assistance unit configured to perform an awakening operation for the passenger in response to the state determination unit determining that the passenger is unable to exit the vehicle; andoperation as a contact notification unit configured to provide a notification to the contact obtained by the passenger information obtaining unit in response to the state determination unit determining that the passenger is unable to exit the vehicle after the awakening operation performed by the awakening assistance unit.2. The passenger assisting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein ' ...

DRIVING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE METHOD

A driving assistance apparatus determines, based on an instantaneous indicator which is an instantaneous value of a parameter regarding steering of the own vehicle, whether a driver has started a collision avoidance operation for avoiding a collision between a target and the own vehicle. When it is determined that the collision avoidance operation has been started, a support start timing for starting driving assistance for avoiding the collision or reducing collision damage is set to be a timing later than when the collision avoidance operation has not been started. The support start timing during a collision avoidance time period which is a time period until a predetermined set time has elapsed after it is determined that the collision avoidance operation has been started is set based on a time-dependent indicator for steering indicated by the instantaneous indicator at timings during the collision avoidance time period. 1. A driving assistance apparatus comprising:a target recognition section which recognizes a target which is present around an own vehicle;an operation determination section which determines, by using an instantaneous indicator which is an instantaneous value of a parameter regarding steering of the own vehicle, whether a driver has started a collision avoidance operation for avoiding a collision between the own vehicle and the target recognized by the target recognition section;a timing calculation section which, in the case where the operation determination section determines that the collision avoidance operation has been started, sets a support start timing to be a late timing which is later than the support start timing for a case where the collision avoidance operation has not been started, the support start timing being a timing at which driving assistance for avoiding a collision between the own vehicle and the target or reducing collision damage is started; anda control section which starts the driving assistance based on the support start ...

DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS

A driving support apparatus according to the invention estimates the position of a moving body by controlling a position estimation unit when the tracking-target moving body leaves a first area or a second area to enter a blind spot area and detects the position of the moving body by controlling a position detection unit when the moving body leaves the blind spot area to enter the first area or the second area. In this manner, the trajectory of the tracking-target moving body is calculated so that the trajectory of the moving body detected in the first area or the second area and the trajectory of the moving body estimated in the blind spot area are continuous to each other and driving support is executed based on the calculated trajectory of the tracking-target moving body. 1. A driving support apparatus comprising:a first sensor provided at a front side of a subject vehicle and configured to detect a situation of a first area on a front side of the subject vehicle;a second sensor provided at a rear side of the subject vehicle and configured to detect a situation of a second area on a rear side of the subject vehicle, the second area being an area different from the first area;a position detection unit configured to detect a position of a tracking-target moving body moving in the first area and the second area;a position estimation unit configured to estimate a position of the tracking-target moving body moving in a blind spot area based on the position of the tracking-target moving body detected in any one of the first area and the second area by the position detection unit, the blind spot area being an area on a side of the subject vehicle and being an area other than the first area and the second area; calculate a trajectory of the tracking-target moving body, so that a trajectory of the tracking-target moving body detected in at least one of the first area and the second area and a trajectory of the tracking-target moving body estimated in the blind spot area ...

Method, apparatus, electronic device, computer program and computer readable recording medium for measuring inter-vehicle distance using driving image

A method for measuring an inter-vehicle distance using a processor is provided. The method includes acquiring a driving image photographed by a photographing device of a first vehicle; detecting a second vehicle from the driving image and calculating a ratio between an image width of the detected second vehicle and an image width of a lane in which the second vehicle is located; determining a size class of the second vehicle among a plurality of size classes based on the calculated ratio; determining a width of the second vehicle based on the determined size class of the second vehicle; and calculating a distance from the photographing device to the second vehicle based on the determined width of the second vehicle, a focal length of the photographing device, and the image width of the second vehicle.

Driving assistance control apparatus

A control unit performs driving assistance. An acquiring unit acquires future circumstance information related to a future circumstance that an own vehicle is predicted to subsequently encounter on a route further ahead of a current location. A determining unit determines whether or not the future circumstance indicated by the acquired future circumstance information is applicable to an event in which continuation of driving assistance is not possible. An urgency level setting unit sets an urgency level that indicates a level of urgency of the future circumstance when the determining unit determines that continuation of driving assistance is not possible. A limit setting unit sets a limit related to time or distance at which to cancel driving assistance and switch to manual driving, based on the set urgency level. A notifying unit notifies a driver of information prompting cancellation of driving assistance based on content of the set limit.

DRIVING STATE DETECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS, DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM AND VEHICLE

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a driving state detection method and apparatus, a driver monitoring system, and a vehicle. The driving state detection method includes: performing head pose detection and eye state detection on a driver image to obtain head pose information and eye state information; and determining detection results of fatigue state and distraction state of the driver according to the head pose information and the eye state information. 1. A driving state detection method , comprising:performing head pose detection and eye state detection on a driver image to obtain head pose information and eye state information;determining whether a deviation angle of a head location of a driver exceeds a preset range according to head location information of the driver in the driver image determined based on the head pose information;in response to determining that the deviation angle of the head location of the driver exceeds the preset range, determining a detection result of distraction state of the driver according to the head pose information and the eye state information; andin response to determining that the deviation angle of the head location of the driver does not exceed the preset range, determining detection results of fatigue state and distraction state of the driver according to the head pose information and the eye state information.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining the detection results of fatigue state and distraction state of the driver according to the head pose information and the eye state information comprises:determining a parameter value of an index for representing the fatigue state of the driver and a parameter value of an index for representing the distraction state of the driver according to the head pose information and the eye state information;determining the detection result of fatigue state of the driver according to the parameter value of the index for representing the fatigue state of the ...

Capturing device of remote warning sound component and method thereof

The present disclosure relates a capturing device of remote warning sound component which utilizes an audio pick-up device receives a remote sound signal in a remote range, and a processor generates a warning sound component through amplifying a sound feature point audio in a sound component according to warning voiceprint data and generates non-warning sound components through suppressing or shielding the sound feature point audio in the other sound components according to non-warning voiceprint information. Then the processor combines the warning sound component and the non-warning sound components to generate an output sound signal, allowing a speaker to output the output sound signal. Accordingly, the capturing device of the present disclosure provides instantly warning sound which is received (e.g. sound of car engine) from a remote range and outputs to allow the user in an early alert state, then reducing the probability of incident occurs thereby.

Apparatus And Method To Provide Situational Awareness Using Positional Sensors And Virtual Acoustic Modeling

A situation awareness system is provided and includes sensors configured to sense an object and generate signals of the sensed object. An identification and classification module is in communication with the sensors. The identification and classification module is configured to identify the sensed object and determine the position, speed and direction of each sensed object. A sound synthesis module is in communication with the identification and classification module. The sound synthesis module is configured to create sounds for the sensed object and further configured to create a binaural virtual acoustic model for the sensed object. The binaural virtual acoustic model is used to position the sensed object in virtual space at a location corresponding to its location in real space. One or more beam forming arrays is in communication with the sound synthesis module and configured to delivery sound. The delivered sound increases the situational awareness of a vehicle operator. 1. A situation awareness system configured to create a binaural virtual acoustic model of a sensed object , the situation awareness system comprising:one or more sensors configured to sense an object and generate signals of the sensed object;an identification and classification module in communication with the one or more sensors, the identification and classification module configured to identify the sensed object and further configured to determine the position, speed and direction of each sensed object;a sound synthesis module in communication with the identification and classification module, the sound synthesis module configured to create sounds for the sensed object and further configured to create a binaural virtual acoustic model for the sensed object, the binaural virtual acoustic model being used to position the sensed object in virtual space at a location corresponding to its location in real space; andone or more beam forming arrays in communication with the sound synthesis module ...

FLEET MANAGER BASED VEHICLE CONTROL

A fleet manager may communicate desired driving behavior, including maximum speed, desired route, areas to avoid, and other information to operators of vehicles in the fleet. The communication may be via an application on a mobile device, vehicle computer, or other device associated with each driver or vehicle. In operation, an administrator, such as, for example, a fleet manager, may communicate instructions to one or more vehicles, for example a vehicle of a fleet of vehicles. 1. A system for vehicle control , the system comprising:a positioning receiver that identifies a location of a vehicle;a memory that stores thoroughfare information that corresponds to a plurality of thoroughfares;a communication transceiver that receives a message from a server, the message identifying a geographic area; and identify a destination, and', 'generate a route along a subset of the plurality of thoroughfares from the location of the vehicle to the destination, the route avoiding the geographic area identified in the message from the server., 'a processor coupled to the memory, wherein the processor executes instructions also stored in the memory, wherein execution of the instructions causes the processor to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein execution of the instructions by the processor causes the processor to further identify that the vehicle has failed to avoid the geographic area based on a second location of the vehicle from the positioning receiver.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an output device that outputs an alert automatically in response to an indication that the vehicle has failed to avoid the geographic area claim 1 , the alert providing instructions to an operator regarding control of the vehicle.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the alert identifies a speed limit.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the alert identifies a road condition.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the geographic area includes a structure claim 1 , and wherein the message ...

In-The-Road, Passable Obstruction Avoidance Arrangement

A driver warning system automatically detects the existence of in-the-road, passable obstructions and provides timely notification to a driver in proximity of such an in-the-road, passable obstruction prior to it being encountered with sufficient warning time for the driver to avoid the in-the-road, passable obstruction. To detect in-the-road, passable obstructions, the warning unit of a driver whose vehicle hits an in-the-road, passable obstruction will automatically generate a signal that is indicative of the existence of the in-the-road, passable obstruction and its location. This signal may be transmitted to a server, which contains a database of located obstructions. The collected information about the detected in-the-road, passable obstructions are provided to various warning units, so that they, knowing the driver location, e.g., based on global positioning system (GPS), can provide the driver with a warning of any upcoming in-the-road, passable obstructions with sufficient lead time for the driver to avoid hitting the obstruction. 1. Apparatus for use in avoiding an in-the-road , passable obstruction , comprising:a memory storing an indication of the existence of an in-the-road, passable obstruction;a signal generator that supplies as an output a signal indicative of the existence said in-the-road, passable obstruction when said vehicle comes within a proximity of said in-the-road, passable obstruction prior to encountering said in-the-road, passable obstruction.2. The invention as defined in further comprising a receiver for receiving from a server said indication of the existence of said in-the-road claim 1 , passable obstruction.3. The invention as defined in wherein said signal generator generates a signal perceivable by a human being.4. The invention as defined in wherein said signal generator further supplies as an output a signal indicating a type characterization of said obstruction.5. The invention as defined in wherein said signal generator further ...

ON-VEHICLE SITUATION DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD

An on-vehicle situation detection apparatus may include a detection unit to identify a driver and acquire driver status data and data about vehicle driving information or vehicle surrounding obstacles, a driving pattern learning unit to learn and store a driving pattern of a driver, based on the data acquired by the detection unit, a weighted value determination unit to determine a weighted value assigned to the information data acquired by the detection unit, based on the driving pattern learned by the driving pattern learning unit, a determination unit to determine a safe driving state of the driver, based on the data to which the weighted value determined by the weighted value determination unit is assigned, and a warning unit to warn the driver when the driver is determined to be not in the safe driving state. 1. An on-vehicle situation detection apparatus comprising:a detection unit to identify a driver and acquire driver status data, vehicle driving information data and vehicle surrounding obstacle data;a driving pattern learning unit to process and store a current driving pattern of a driver, based on the data acquired by the detection unit;a weighted value determination unit to determine a weighted value assigned to the information data acquired by the detection unit, based on the driving pattern learned by the driving pattern learning unit;a determination unit to determine a safe driving state of the driver, based on the data; anda warning unit to warn the driver when the driving state of the driver is determined to be not in the safe driving state by the determination unit.2. The on-vehicle situation detection apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a memory unit configured to store the data.3. The on-vehicle situation detection apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the detection unit comprises a driver status detection section which comprises one or more of an infrared LED imaging device claim 1 , a steering wheel speed detection sensor claim 1 , a steering ...

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

The present invention obtains a processor, a processing method, a warning system, and a straddle-type vehicle capable of improving both the rider's safety and the rider's comfort.A processor (20) includes: an acquisition section that acquires surrounding environment information corresponding to output of a surrounding environment detector (11) during travel of a straddle-type vehicle (100); a determination section that determines necessity of warning operation provided to the rider and generated by the warning system (1); and a control section that makes an alarm (30) perform the warning operation in the case where the determination section determines that the warning operation is necessary. The acquisition section further acquires helmet posture direction information corresponding to output of a helmet posture direction detector (13) during the travel of the straddle-type vehicle (100). The determination section determines the necessity of the warning operation on the basis of the surrounding environment information and the helmet posture direction information.

P-RANGE ENGAGEMENT METHOD OF VEHICLE AND CONTROL DEVICE THEREOF

A P-range engagement method of the vehicle and a device thereof are disclosed. The P-range engagement method is applied to the vehicle equipped with an electronic shift lever, and the method includes performing the vehicle stopping process based on detection of stopping of a traveling vehicle through a control device, holding wheel disks of the vehicle through a controller that is controlled by the control device, comparing the vehicle stopped time period, which is measured by the control device, with a predetermined reference value stored in the control device to determine whether the vehicle stopped time period exceeds the predetermined reference value, and upon determining that the vehicle stopped time period exceeds the predetermined reference value, determining whether conditions for performing P-range engagement are satisfied, and upon determining that the conditions for performing the P-range engagement are satisfied, completing the P-range engagement. 1. A P-range engagement method of a vehicle equipped with an electronic shift lever , the method comprising:performing a vehicle stopping process based on detection of stopping of a traveling vehicle, the detection being performed by a control device;holding wheel disks of the vehicle through a controller when the vehicle stopping process is completed, the controller being controlled by the control device;comparing a vehicle stopped time period with a predetermined reference value stored in the control device, the vehicle stopped time period being measured by the control device, to determine whether the vehicle stopped time period exceeds the predetermined reference value; andupon determining that the vehicle stopped time period exceeds the predetermined reference value stored in the control device, determining whether conditions for performing P-range engagement are satisfied, and upon determining that the conditions for performing the P-range engagement are satisfied, completing the P-range engagement.2. The ...

Wearable with linked accelerometer system

An earpiece includes an earpiece housing, a processor disposed within the ear piece housing, at least one inertial sensor disposed within the earpiece housing, the at least one inertial sensor operatively connected to the processor, and a wireless transceiver disposed within the earpiece housing and operatively connected to the processor. The earpiece is configured to exchange inertial data with a vehicle having one or more inertial sensors. The vehicle may be a motorcycle, moped, scooter, bicycle, electric bicycle, personal transporter, hover board, or other type of vehicle. 1. An earpiece comprising:an earpiece housing;a processor disposed within the ear piece housing;at least one inertial sensor disposed within the earpiece housing, the at least one inertial sensor operatively connected to the processor;a wireless transceiver disposed within the earpiece housing and operatively connected to the processor;wherein the earpiece is configured to bi-directionally exchange inertial data with a vehicle having one or more inertial sensors.2. The earpiece of wherein the vehicle is a motorcycle.3. The earpiece of wherein the vehicle is a personal transporter.4. The earpiece of wherein the at least one inertial sensor comprises a nine axis inertial sensor.5. The earpiece of wherein the exchange of the inertial data comprises receiving inertial data from one or more inertial sensors of the vehicle through the wireless transceiver.6. The earpiece of wherein the exchange of the inertial data further comprises sending inertial data from the at least one sensor disposed within the earpiece to the vehicle using the wireless transceiver.7. The earpiece of further comprising a speaker and wherein the earpiece is configured to provide an audio output at the speaker based on data from the at least one inertial sensor and from the inertial data from the vehicle.8. The earpiece of wherein the audio output comprises a verbal instruction.9. The earpiece of wherein the audio output ...

Allergen map created by vehicle network

A system for providing allergen information includes an allergen sensor located on a vehicle designed to detect allergen data corresponding to levels of at least one allergen in an environment of the vehicle. The system further includes a network access device located on the vehicle and designed to transmit the allergen data to a remote server and to receive an allergen map from the remote server, the allergen map being based on the allergen data from the vehicle and from additional vehicles, and indicating the levels of the at least one allergen at various locations on the allergen map. The system further includes an output device designed to output data. The system further includes an electronic control unit (ECU) coupled to the allergen sensor, the network access device, and the output device and designed to control the output device to output the allergen map received from the remote server.

LANE-CENTERING ASSISTANCE

A vehicle control system includes a computer including a processor and a memory storing instruction executable by the processor to, in response to detecting hands being off a steering wheel for a threshold time while a lane-centering assist operation is active, steer a vehicle including the steering wheel from a center of a lane to a lateral position between the center of the lane and an edge of the lane; then steer the vehicle from the lateral position to the center of the lane; and then maintain the vehicle at the center of the lane. 1. A vehicle control system comprising a computer comprising a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to:in response to detecting hands being off a steering wheel of a vehicle for a threshold time while a lane-centering assist operation is active, steer the vehicle from a center of a lane to a lateral position between the center of the lane and an edge of the lane;then steer the vehicle from the lateral position to the center of the lane; andthen maintain the vehicle at the center of the lane.2. The vehicle control system of claim 1 , wherein steering the vehicle from the center of the lane to the lateral position includes generating a path along which a control module guides the vehicle.3. The vehicle control system of claim 2 , wherein the path is represented by a polynomial function.4. The vehicle control system of claim 3 , wherein the polynomial function is a function of a lookahead distance.5. The vehicle control system of claim 2 , wherein generating the path includes generating a plurality of paths to a series of intermediate lateral positions between the center of the lane and the lateral position.6. The vehicle control system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions further include to claim 1 , while steering the vehicle from the center of the lane to the lateral position claim 1 , refrain from outputting a warning to an occupant of the vehicle.7. The vehicle control system of claim 1 , wherein ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM

A system for control of a steering system of a vehicle. The system including an actuator for applying a force or a torque to the steering system. A force or torque can be superimposed on a force or torque originating from the wheels. The system includes a detection unit disposed on the vehicle and configured for anticipatorily detecting at least one surface condition of a surface section located ahead of the vehicle in the direction of vehicle travel and subsequently driven on by the vehicle. The system including a data processing unit disposed on the vehicle and connected to and communicating with the detection unit. The data processing unit configured for generating control signals for controlling an actuator of the steering system based on the detected surface condition. 1. A motor vehicle comprising:at least one steerable wheel;a steering system, the steering system including a steering wheel mechanically coupled to the at least one steerable wheel;a detection unit, detecting a surface condition of a surface section of a surface located ahead of the motor vehicle and subsequently driven on by the motor vehicle;a data processing unit receiving signals from the detection unit and generating an output signal based on the detected surface condition; andan actuator applying a force to the steering system based on the output signal to control feedback forces on the steering wheel caused by the at least one steerable wheel driving over the surface section.2. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , including an electronic power assist system; anda controller, the controller generates a control signal to control the electronic power assist system wherein the electronic power assist system acts through a steering column on the steering wheel.3. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , including a human-machine interface connected to and communicating with the data processing unit claim 1 , the human-machine interface adjusts the feedback forces.4. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , including at ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING A RISK FOR ROLLOVER OF A WORKING MACHINE

A method is provided for predicting a risk for rollover of a working machine for load transportation. The method includes: obtaining ground topographic data of a geographical area located close to the working machine from a ground topographic detection system; extracting a ground gradient from the ground topographic data; obtaining weight information of the load being currently transported by means of an on-board load weighting system or by receiving load information originating from the device that loaded the load being currently transported; determining a current maximal allowed ground gradient for the working machine based on the weight information; and predicting a risk for working machine rollover if the working machine approaches a geographical area including a ground gradient exceeding or being close to the current maximal allowed ground gradient for the working machine. 1. A method for predicting a risk for rollover of a working machine for load transportation , the method comprising:obtaining ground topographic data of a geographical area located close to the working machine from a ground topographic detection system;extracting a ground gradient from the ground topographic data;predicting a future driving path of the working machine;obtaining weight information of the load being currently transported using an on-board load weighting system or by receiving load information originating from the device that loaded the load being currently transported;determining a current maximal allowed ground gradient for the working machine based on said weight information; andperforming an action to reduce the risk for rollover if the predicted future driving path of the working machine includes a ground gradient exceeding or being close to current maximal allowed ground gradient for the working machine.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the working machine is an articulated hauler or mining truck.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the working machine comprises a load ...

DISTRACTEDNESS SENSING SYSTEM

A distraction detection system includes using a first signal, e.g., EDP signals or vehicle speed, and an additional signal to determine whether a person is distracted. The distraction system can be part of a vehicle seating system, A vehicle seating system is described and includes a seat configured to support an occupant and to be mounted in a vehicle and occupant sensing system at least partially integrated into the seat to sense an occupant. The sensing system senses a first criterion with respect to the occupant. A controller is configured to receive the first criterion signal from the sensing system and a second criterion to determine a distraction state of the driver. The controller can also determine a false distraction state using the distraction state and other criterion in a vehicle. The controller outputs a control signal when the distraction state exceeds a distraction threshold and when distraction is confirmed. 118-. (canceled)19. A vehicle system , comprising:a first sensor to sense a first criterion relating to distracted driving and controlled by a driver;a second sensor to sense a second criterion relating to distracted driving and representing an environmental condition not controlled by the driver; anda controller to receive the first criterion and the second criterion and determine a relative relationship between the first criterion and the second criterion with the relative relationship exceeding a distractedness threshold to indicate distracted driving.20. The vehicle system of wherein the first criterion is vehicle speed claim 19 , wherein the second criterion is traffic congestion claim 19 , other vehicles speeds adjacent the vehicle claim 19 , or a combination of both claim 19 , and the controller compares the vehicle speed relative to the second criterion claim 19 , and wherein when the vehicle speed slows relative to the second criterion claim 19 , the controller will indicate distractedness of the driver.21. The vehicle system of wherein ...

METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING DANGEROUS ACTION OF PERSONNEL IN VEHICLE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A method for recognizing a dangerous action of personnel in a vehicle, an electronic device, and a storage medium are provided. The method includes: obtaining at least one video stream of the personnel in the vehicle through an image capturing device, each video stream includes information about at least one of the personnel in the vehicle; performing action recognition on the personnel in the vehicle based on the video stream; and responsive to that a result of the action recognition belongs to a predetermined dangerous action, performing at least one of: sending prompt information, or executing an operation to control the vehicle, wherein the predetermined dangerous action includes at least one of the following action representations of the personnel in the vehicle: a distraction action, a discomfort state, or a non-standard behavior. 1. A method for recognizing a dangerous action of personnel in a vehicle , comprising:obtaining at least one video stream of the personnel in the vehicle through an image capturing device, each video stream comprising information about at least one of the personnel in the vehicle;performing action recognition on the personnel in the vehicle based on the video stream; andresponsive to that a result of the action recognition belongs to a predetermined dangerous action, performing at least one of: sending prompt information, or executing an operation to control the vehicle, wherein the predetermined dangerous action comprises at least one of the following action representations of the personnel in the vehicle: a distraction action, a discomfort state, or a non-standard behavior.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein performing the action recognition on the personnel in the vehicle based on the video stream comprises:detecting at least one target area comprised by the personnel in the vehicle, in at least one frame of video image of the video stream;capturing a target image corresponding to the target area from the at least one ...

SERVER DEVICE, IN-VEHICLE DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A server device configured to communicate with a communication device mounted in a vehicle, the server device includes a controller configured to execute acquiring a position of an emergency vehicle, specifying a non-emergency vehicle at a predetermined distance from the position of the emergency vehicle, and transmitting, to a communication device mounted in the non-emergency vehicle, a communication stop request as information for prompting an occupant of the non-emergency vehicle to stop use of wireless communication. 1. A server device configured to communicate with a communication device mounted in a vehicle , the server device comprising a controller configured to executeacquiring a position of an emergency vehicle,specifying a non-emergency vehicle at a predetermined distance from the position of the emergency vehicle, andtransmitting, to a communication device mounted in the non-emergency vehicle, a communication stop request as information for prompting an occupant of the non-emergency vehicle to stop use of wireless communication.2. The server device according to claim 1 , wherein the communication stop request includes information indicating a communication stop time as a time during which the use of the wireless communication is stopped.3. The server device according to claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to calculate the communication stop time based on at least one of a traveling speed of the emergency vehicle and congestion information of a route along which the emergency vehicle is traveling.4. The server device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured not to transmit the communication stop request to the communication device of the non-emergency vehicle in a case where the position of the emergency vehicle is within an area where a predetermined communication system is usable.5. The server device according to claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured not to transmit the communication stop request to the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING VEHICLE SPEED ALERTS

Disclosed is a system and method for generating a vehicle speed alert in a driving simulation system that communicates with a remote driving simulator engine and a remote speed optimization engine. The remote speed optimization engine receives data from the vehicle speed alert system after the vehicle speed alert system has received data from the remote driving simulator engine, including the vehicle's simulated distance to a signalized intersection, the time remaining for the simulated traffic light to change, and the current simulated light status (green, yellow, red) of the traffic light. The vehicle speed alert system then receives from the remote speed optimization engine a recommended speed profile for that given instant, and if the driver's current speed does not fall within some maximum difference with the current recommended speed profile, calculates and transmits an alert to an output device to alert the driver of action necessary to achieve the recommended speed profile. 1. A system for generating a speed modification alert , comprising:one or more processors; and receive at a vehicle speed alert system virtual speed and position data from a driving simulator engine;', 'transmit at least a portion of said virtual speed and position data from said vehicle speed alert system to a speed optimization engine;', 'receive at said vehicle speed alert system an ideal speed profile from said speed optimization engine;', "compare at said vehicle speed alert system a user's current virtual vehicle speed to a current recommended speed in said ideal speed profile to determine whether said current virtual speed is within a maximum differential from said current recommend speed; and", "in response to determining that said user's current virtual vehicle speed is outside of said maximum differential from said current recommend speed, transmit an alert to an output device configured to alert said user to modify their virtual speed."], 'one or more memories coupled to said ...

Display control system, display system, movable-body apparatus, display controlling method, and storage medium

A display control system includes a display controller, and a single virtual frame-memory. The display controller controls a plurality of display devices physically separated from each other. The virtual frame-memory stores one or more screen images to be displayed on the plurality of the display devices. The display controller is configured to write, into the virtual frame-memory, a screen image to be displayed on and across at least two of the plurality of the display devices.

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VEHICLE

The present disclosure discloses a system, method and apparatus for controlling an autonomous driving vehicle. A specific embodiment of the method comprises: periodically sending a heartbeat signal and/or communication data to a master control terminal device to determine whether the master control terminal device fails; and in response to determining a failure of the master control terminal device, acquiring data collected by a standby sensor, analyzing the data to generate a control instruction, and sending the generated control instruction to an electronic controller to enable the electronic controller to control the autonomous driving vehicle. The implementation improves the reliability of the autonomous driving vehicle. 1. A system for controlling an autonomous driving vehicle , the system comprising: a master control terminal device , a standby terminal device , an electronic controller , a main sensor and a standby sensor;the master control terminal device processing data collected by the main sensor to generate a control instruction;the standby terminal device periodically sending a heartbeat signal and/or communication data to the master control terminal device to determine whether the master control terminal device fails, and in response to determining a failure of the master control terminal device, acquiring data collected by the standby sensor, and analyzing the data to generate a control instruction; andthe electronic controller executing the control instruction to control the autonomous driving vehicle.2. The system for controlling the autonomous driving vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe standby terminal device sends a restart instruction to the master control terminal device after the generated control instruction is sent to the electronic controller to enable the electronic controller to control the autonomous driving vehicle, and sends an alarm message for prompting a driver to manually drive the autonomous driving vehicle in response to ...

Vehicle control device mounted on vehicle and method for controlling the vehicle

The present invention relates to a vehicle control device provided in a vehicle and a method of controlling the vehicle. A vehicle control device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a sensing unit configured to sense a driver's state, and a processor configured to decide a first time required for a vehicle currently traveling in an autonomous driving mode to reach a point where the vehicle is to be switched to a manual driving mode, and decide a second time required for the driver to be ready to perform manual driving based on the driver's state, wherein the processor outputs notification information such that the second time is shortened when the second time is longer than the first time.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY TRIGGERING THE COMMUNICATION OF SENSITIVE INFORMATION THROUGH A VEHICLE TO A THIRD PARTY

A vehicle is provided that determines a first triggering event in predetermined triggering event information has occurred, in response to a first event, automatically forwards a first communication to a selected third party vendor to preorder a product or service of the selected third party vendor in connection with a transaction with the user, determines a second triggering event in the triggering event information has occurred, and in response to the later second event, automatically sends an authorization to complete the transaction by providing financial information to the selected third party vendor. 120-. (canceled)21. A vehicle , comprising:a memory to store triggering event information applicable to communications associated with a user in the vehicle; determine a first triggering event in the triggering event information has occurred;', 'in response to a first event, automatically forwards a first communication to a selected third party vendor to preorder a product or service of the selected third party vendor in connection with a transaction with the user;', 'determine a second triggering event in the triggering event information has occurred; and', 'in response to the later second event, automatically sends an authorization to complete the transaction by providing financial information to the selected third party vendor., 'a processor in communication with the memory, the processor is programmed to22. The vehicle of claim 21 , wherein the first triggering event is the vehicle following a predetermined vehicle route claim 21 , wherein the second triggering event is the vehicle being in a predetermined spatial location claim 21 , and wherein the first communication and authorization are sent to the selected third party vendor by different communication protocols.23. The vehicle of claim 21 , wherein the processor is programmed to:retrieve a user rule from the memory, wherein the user rule defines to which third party vendor the vehicle can send the first ...

Driverless Vehicle Movement Processing and Cloud Systems

A system for navigating a vehicle automatically from a current location to a destination location without a human operator is provided. The system of the vehicle includes a global positioning system (GPS) for identifying a vehicle location and a communications system for communicating with a server of a cloud system. The server is configured to identify that the vehicle location is near or at a parking location. The communications system is configured to receive mapping data for the parking location from the server, and the mapping data is at least in part used to find a path at the parking location to avoid a collision of the vehicle with at least one physical object when the vehicle is automatically moved at the parking location. The mapping data is processed by electronics of the vehicle so that when the vehicle is automatically moved collision with the at least one physical object is avoided and the electronics of the vehicle is configured to process a combination of sensor data obtained by sensors of the vehicle. The processing of the sensor data uses image data obtained from one or more cameras and light data obtained from one or more optical sensors.

Driver attention monitoring method and apparatus and electronic device

Disclosed in the present disclosure are a driver attention monitoring method and apparatus and an electronic device. The method includes: capturing, by a camera arranged on a vehicle, a video of a driving area of the vehicle; determining, according to each of multiple frames of face images of a driver in the driving area included in the video, a type of a gazing area of the driver in the frame of face image, where the gazing area of each frame of face image is one of multiple types of defined gazing areas obtained by dividing a space area of the vehicle in advance; and determining an attention monitoring result of the driver according to a type distribution of gazing areas of the frames of face images included within at least one sliding time window in the video.

Travel control device and travel control method

A travel control device includes a side obstacle detection unit, a rearward movement preparation detection unit, a warning unit, and a suppression unit. The side obstacle detection unit divides a range from a lateral side to a rear side of a vehicle into plural detection angle areas, and detects, for each of the plural detection angle areas, an obstacle entering the detection angle area and a distance to the obstacle. The warning unit provides warning about the obstacle. The suppression unit suppresses the warning by the warning unit, if the rearward movement preparation detection unit detects the vehicle preparing to move rearward and the detection angle area in which the obstacle is detected shifts from the rear side to the lateral side.

Device and method for reducing collision risk

The disclosure relates to a collision risk reduction device and method. According to the disclosure, a device for reducing a risk of collision comprises a receiver receiving, from a sensor, object information, an interval setting unit setting an interval predetermined in left and right directions of a traveling direction of the host vehicle, as a first reference interval, and setting an interval, which is a predetermined length larger than the first reference interval, as a second reference interval, a controller determining a type of the object based on the object information if the object approaches within the second reference interval and setting an alarm including the type and location of the object and, if the object approaches within the first reference interval, setting an alarm for avoiding collision with the object based on the type of the object, and an output unit outputting the set alarms.

VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND PROGRAM

An automated driving vehicle management apparatus according to an embodiment is a vehicle management system that manages a vehicle traveling along a traveling route, the vehicle management system including: a map information acquisition unit that acquires map information including a road on which a vehicle travels; a sensor that detects environmental information about another vehicle or a passerby, the sensor being disposed in a traveling environment including the road and an area around the road; a generation unit that generates, based on the map information and the environmental information, traveling information about a traveling speed of the vehicle on the traveling route or about whether or not the vehicle can pass through the traveling route; and a communication unit that transmits the traveling information to the vehicle. 1. A vehicle management system configured to manage a vehicle that travels along a traveling route , the vehicle management system comprising:a map information acquisition unit configured to acquire map information including a road on which the vehicle travels;a sensor configured to detect environmental information about another vehicle or a passerby, the sensor being disposed in a traveling environment including the road and an area around the road;a generation unit configured to generate, based on the map information and the environmental information, traveling information about a traveling speed of the vehicle on the traveling route or about whether or not the vehicle can pass through the traveling route; anda communication unit configured to transmit the traveling information to the vehicle.2. The vehicle management system according to claim 1 , whereinthe vehicle is an automated driving vehicle,the communication unit transmits the traveling information about the traveling route to the vehicle, andthe vehicle travels on the traveling route in accordance with the traveling information.3. The vehicle management system according to claim 1 ...

Vehicle and method of controlling the same

A method of controlling a vehicle includes acquiring biometric data of a user in the vehicle, determining first determination information related to inattention of the user based on the biometric data, acquiring driving related information of the vehicle, determining second determination information related to driving complexity based on the driving related information, and determining whether to provide a feedback function to the user based on the first determination information and the second determination information.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRIVER DISTRACTION DETECTION AND CLASSIFICATION

Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting both the occurrence and type of driver distraction experienced by a driver, determined through evaluation of sensed vehicle conditions or activities, such as steering, braking, lane changing, etc. as detected by one or more sensors on or associated with the vehicle. That detection of the occurrence and type of driver distraction may then be used to initiate another action, including initiating an audible or visual alert to the driver, taking measures to interfere with or stop operation of the device that is causing the distraction, log the occurrence and type of distraction that occurred, and report the occurrence and type of distraction to an outside monitoring computer (such as one associated with a guardian of the driver, an insurer of the vehicle, a law enforcement authority, or the like). To allow such detection, the system and method set forth herein employ machine learning methods to first train a classifier to classify certain driver behaviors (as evidenced by sensed vehicle movements and conditions) as a distraction or non-distraction event, and if a distraction event is detected then to further classify a type of such distraction event, and then to apply the trained classifier to classify the driver's ongoing driving activity. 1. A system for detecting and classifying a type of driver distraction , comprising:a driving simulator data capture device configured to acquire simulated driving behavior data profiles associated with a plurality of driving simulations in which a driving simulation operator engages a known driving distraction at a known time or simulated location during the driving simulation;a distraction classification training device receiving said simulated driving behavior data from the driving simulator data capture device;a distraction occurrence and type determination device; anda computer readable memory in data communication with said distraction classification training device and said ...

SYSTEM/METHOD FOR INDOOR VEHICLE COLLISION PREVENTION

A method includes determining identification information of a vehicle entering a space within a structure or building. The method also includes determining an expected route of the vehicle within the space. The method also includes determining venue map data corresponding to the expected route, the venue map data indicating one or more safety devices disposed at one or more locations along or near the expected route. The method also includes repeatedly tracking a current location of the vehicle as the vehicle moves within the space. The method also includes in response to determining that the vehicle is in proximity to a first safety device of the one or more safety devices, instructing the first safety device to emit an alert. 1. A method comprising:determining identification information of a vehicle entering a space within a structure or a building;determining an expected route of the vehicle within the space;determining venue map data corresponding to the expected route, the venue map data indicating one or more safety devices disposed at one or more locations along or near the expected route;repeatedly tracking a current location of the vehicle as the vehicle moves within the space; andin response to determining that the vehicle is in proximity to a first safety device of the one or more safety devices, instructing the first safety device to emit an alert.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle is an autonomous vehicle claim 1 , the method further comprising:transmitting the venue map data to the autonomous vehicle, the venue map data configured to assist an autonomous driving operation of the autonomous vehicle.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the autonomous driving operation of the autonomous vehicle is enabled or disabled based on a determination that the autonomous vehicle is about to collide with an object or a person.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the venue map data comprises:identifying the venue map data based on location ...

AUTONOMOUS CONTROL OF VEHICLE DRIVING MODES IN CERTAIN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS

A vehicular hazard mitigation system includes one or more processors and a memory communicably coupled to the processors. The memory may store a vehicular hazard mitigation module including computer-readable instructions that when executed by the processors cause the processors to determine a base vehicle currently driving in an enhanced response driving mode. After determining the base vehicle, at least one alert zone of the base vehicle is determined. A determination is then made as to whether at least one other vehicle is currently in the at least one alert zone of the base vehicle. If at least one other vehicle is currently in the at least one alert zone of the base vehicle, the vehicular hazard mitigation module may autonomously control operation of the base vehicle to shift the driving mode of the base vehicle from the enhanced response driving mode to a non-enhanced response driving mode. 1. A vehicular hazard mitigation system comprising:one or more processors; anda memory communicably coupled to the one or more processors and storing a vehicular hazard mitigation module including computer-readable instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to:determine a base vehicle currently driving in an enhanced response driving mode;determine at least one alert zone of the base vehicle;determine if at least one other vehicle is currently in the at least one alert zone of the base vehicle; andif at least one other vehicle is currently in the at least one alert zone of the base vehicle, autonomously control operation of the base vehicle to shift the driving mode of the base vehicle from the enhanced response driving mode to a non-enhanced response driving mode.2. The vehicular hazard mitigation system of wherein the at least one alert zone is a lateral alert zone.3. The vehicular hazard mitigation system of wherein the at least one alert zone is a front alert zone.4. The vehicular hazard mitigation system of wherein the ...

DEVICE FOR TEACHING A DRIVER TO DRIVE IN A FUEL EFFICIENT MANNER

A device is provided for teaching a driver of a vehicle in real-time to operate the vehicle in a fuel efficient manner based on feedback from a plurality on on-board sensors on the vehicle. 1. An instruction device for instructing a driver of a vehicle comprising:a display screen displaying visual instructions;a speaker outputting audio instructions;sensors detecting an inclination angle of the vehicle; and vehicle diagnostics from an on-board diagnostic system of the vehicle;', 'GPS information from a geo-mapping service; and', 'the inclination angle from the sensors;, 'a controller for obtainingwherein the controller determines instructions for fuel efficient driving based at least in part on the vehicle diagnostics, the GPS information and the inclination angle, and outputs the instructions via the display screen and speaker in real-time while the driver is driving the vehicle; andwherein the controller calculates a score indicating how fuel efficiently the driver is driving based at least in part on the instructions, the vehicle diagnostics, the GPS information, and the inclination angle.2. (canceled)3. The instruction device according to claim 1 ,wherein the controller obtains speed limits of roads the vehicle is traveling on and outputs a maximum vehicle speed to an adaptive speed governor system of the vehicle.4. The instruction device according to claim 1 ,wherein the controller obtains speed limits of the road the vehicle is traveling on and outputs instructions in real-time via the display screen and speaker to the driver based on the obtained speed limits.5. The instruction device according to claim 1 ,wherein the controller obtains maintenance information from the on-board diagnostic system, determines if vehicle maintenance is affecting fuel efficiency and outputs the determination thereof to the driver.6. The instruction device according to claim 2 ,wherein the controller outputs the score to a web server.7. The instruction device according to claim 2 ...

CHARGING NOTIFICATION AND INQUIRY OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A text message, phone call or e-mail is sent to an owner/operator of an all-electric vehicle, stating when the vehicle should be plugged in (charging started) in order to provide enough charge to the vehicle in order to reach an expected destination. 1. A method of providing notification of when an electric vehicle battery should be charged , the method comprising:determining a charge time for a number of miles the electric vehicle can be driven per unit of battery charging time;determining a next travel start time;determining an existing charge level travel distance;determining a next travel distance; andtransmitting an alert to start charging the electric vehicle at a first calculated time of day, the alert being transmitted at a second calculated time of day, which is determined by the difference between the next travel start time and, the quotient of the next travel distance minus the existing charge level distance, and the charge time for a number of miles the electric vehicle can be driven per unit of battery charging time.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining a charge time for a number of miles the electric vehicle can be driven per unit of battery charging time additionally comprises determining a voltage that was last used to charge the electric vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining a charge time for a number of miles the electric vehicle can be driven per unit of battery charging time additionally comprises determining a voltage that will next be used to charge the electric vehicle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining a next travel start time comprises determining an average time of day claim 1 , when the electric vehicle is first used after being recharged.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining an existing charge level travel distance comprises determining a distance the electric vehicle can be driven on an existing charge level by averaging a plurality of distances the electric vehicle was previously driven on ...

VEHICLE WARNING CONTROL APPARATUS

When a driving support electronic control unit (DSECU) determines that a driver of a vehicle is in an abnormal state where the driver loses an ability to drive the vehicle, the DSECU starts driving control under the abnormal state to decelerate the vehicle until the vehicle stops and to sound a horn. In this case, the DSECU measures an elapsed time since the horn starts sounding with a horn timer th, and sets a sounding pattern corresponding to the elapsed time measured. This sounding pattern is set in such a manner that a ratio of a sounding time of the horn per unit time decreases as the elapsed time since the horn starts sounding become longer. Thereby, it becomes possible to properly notify that the driver is in the abnormal state using the horn. 1. A vehicle warning control apparatus comprising;abnormality determination information acquisition means for acquiring an abnormality determination information showing a determination result of whether or not a driver of a vehicle is in an abnormal state where said driver loses an ability to drive said vehicle; andhorn sounding control means for intermittently sounding a horn which is an alarm of said vehicle based on a determination result that said driver is in said abnormal state,wherein,said horn sounding control means is configured to control sounding of said horn in such a manner that a ratio of a sounding time of said horn per unit time decreases with a time elapsed since said horn starts sounding.2. The vehicle warning control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,said horn sounding control means is configured to measure an elapsed time since said horn starts sounding, and to decrease said ratio of said sounding time of said horn per unit time as said elapsed time measured increases.3. The vehicle warning control apparatus according to further comprising decelerating control means for decelerating said vehicle based on a determination result that said driver is in said abnormal state claim 1 , ...

DRIVING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

A vehicle driving assistance apparatus that includes: a sensing unit configured to sense an object outside the vehicle; and a processor configured to: obtain surrounding situation information, based on a location of the object outside the vehicle, determine whether the object approaches the vehicle from a traveling lane or a lateral lane, based on the determination of whether the object approaches the vehicle from a traveling lane or a lateral lane, generate a control signal that is configured to control at least one of a drive apparatus of the vehicle, a steering apparatus of the vehicle, and/or a brake apparatus of the vehicle (i) to avoid collision between the vehicle and the object or (ii) to perform an action that reduces an impulse on the vehicle from the collision, and provide the control signal to a vehicle control system of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle driving assistance apparatus coupled to a vehicle , comprising:a sensing unit configured to sense an object outside the vehicle; and obtain surrounding situation information,', 'based on a location of the object outside the vehicle, determine whether the object approaches the vehicle from a traveling lane in which the vehicle is traveling or a lateral lane that is a side lane of the traveling lane,', 'based on the determination of whether the object approaches the vehicle from a traveling lane in which the vehicle is traveling or a lateral lane that is a side lane of the traveling lane, generate a control signal that is configured to control at least one of a drive apparatus of the vehicle, a steering apparatus of the vehicle, and/or a brake apparatus of the vehicle (i) to avoid collision between the vehicle and the object or (ii) to perform an action that reduces an impulse on the vehicle from the collision, and', 'provide the control signal to a vehicle control system of the vehicle., 'a processor configured to2. The vehicle driving assistance apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to:based ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTROL PROGRAM

This electronic device comprises a plurality of transmitting antennas installed in a mobile body and a transmission controller configured to control transmitted waves to be transmitted from the plurality of transmitting antennas to form a beam in a predetermined direction. The transmission controller controls the predetermined direction in which the beam is formed according to a steering direction of the mobile body. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a plurality of transmitting antennas installed in a mobile body; anda transmission controller configured to control transmitted waves to be transmitted from the plurality of transmitting antennas to form a beam in a predetermined direction,wherein the transmission controller controls the predetermined direction in which the beam is formed according to a steering direction of the mobile body.2. The electronic device claim 1 , according to claim 1 ,wherein the transmission controller controls the predetermined direction in which the beam is formed by changing at least one phase of transmitted waves to be transmitted from the plurality of transmitting antennas.3. The electronic device claim 1 , according to claim 1 ,wherein the transmission controller controls the predetermined direction in which the beam is formed according to a steering angle of a steering wheel of the mobile body.4. The electronic device claim 1 , according to claim 1 ,wherein the transmission controller controls change in the predetermined direction in which the beam is formed from a beam reference direction to increase as angular change in the steering wheel from a steering reference direction increases.5. The electronic device claim 1 , according to claim 1 ,wherein the transmission controller controls so that when the steering direction is left, the predetermined direction in which the beam is formed is left, and when the steering direction is right, the predetermined direction in which the beam is formed is right.6. The electronic device claim 1 ...

BACKUP CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Dangers to autonomous vehicles may be reduced. A backup control computing device includes a memory and a processor. The processor is programmed to (1) receive an indication of an anomalous event, the anomalous event including one of a geomagnetic interference event and a cyber-attack event; (2) perform a threat assessment for the anomalous event relative to an automation system of a vehicle, the automation system is configured to control an aspect of autonomous operation of the vehicle; (3) determine one or more mitigating actions to perform on the automation system based upon the threat assessment, the one or more mitigating actions are configured to reduce a danger to the vehicle presented by the anomalous event; and (4) perform the one or more mitigating actions on the automation system, thereby reducing danger to the vehicle presented by the anomalous event. 1. A backup control computing device for reducing dangers to automation systems of autonomous vehicles , the backup control computing device comprising a memory and a processor , wherein the processor is programmed to:receive an indication of an anomalous event, the anomalous event including one of a geomagnetic interference event and a cyber-attack event; determining an automation system of the plurality of automation systems that is impacted by the anomalous event; and', 'determining how critical the automation system is to operation of the vehicle;, 'perform a threat assessment for the anomalous event relative to a plurality of automation systems of a vehicle, wherein each automation system of the plurality of automation systems is configured to control an aspect of autonomous operation of the vehicle, wherein performing the threat assessment includesdetermine one or more mitigating actions to perform on the automation system based upon the threat assessment, wherein the one or more mitigating actions are configured to reduce a danger to the vehicle presented by the anomalous event; andcause the ...

Method for at least partially automatically controlling a motor vehicle

With a method for at least partially automatically controlling, in particular automatically parking a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, provision is made according to the invention for the movement of the vehicle to be predicted, for the position of a body outside the vehicle to be detected, for a possible spatial and/or time-related contact area between the vehicle and the body on the outer shell of the vehicle to be predicted, for a structure-borne sound measurement to be taken in the predicted spatial and/or time-related contact area and for a warning signal to be issued to the control unit if a previously specified criterion is met by the measured structure-borne sound signal.

VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE MOUNTED ON VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE

The present invention relates to a vehicle control device provided in a vehicle and a method of controlling the vehicle. A vehicle control device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a communication unit configured to perform communication with a shoe, a sensing unit configured to sense information related to the vehicle and a position of the shoe, and a processor configured to control the communication unit such that the shoe outputs an alarm based on a situation in which the vehicle is to be accelerated or decelerated and the position of the shoe when the situation is detected through the sensing unit. 1. A control device for a vehicle , comprising:a communication unit configured to communicate with footwear;a sensing unit configured to sense vehicle-related information and a position of the footwear;at least one processor; and determining, through the sensing unit, the position of the footwear;', 'obtaining, through the sensing unit, the vehicle-related information;', 'based on the vehicle-related information, determining a need to accelerate or decelerate the vehicle; and', 'based on the position of the footwear and the determination of the need to accelerate or decelerate the vehicle, instructing the communication unit to output an alarm through an alarm unit of the footwear., 'a computer-readable medium coupled to the at least one processor having stored thereon instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, causes the at least one processor to perform operations comprising2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the determining the need to accelerate or decelerate the vehicle comprises: determining the situation of the vehicle as a first situation based on a determination that the vehicle needs to be accelerated, or', 'determining the situation of the vehicle as a second situation based on a determination that the vehicle needs to be decelerated, and, 'determining a situation of the vehicle bywherein the instructing the ...

WAKEFULNESS MAINTENANCE APPARATUS

A wakefulness maintenance apparatus includes a presentation recording unit and a presentation execution unit. The presentation recording unit records in-vehicle presentation contents each including a corresponding one of scenes, an auditory stimulus action associated with the scene, and at least one stimulus action selected from a group of a visual stimulus action, a tactile stimulus action, and an olfactory stimulus action which are associated with the scene. The presentation execution unit executes, based on the in-vehicle presentation contents recorded in the presentation recording unit, an in-vehicle presentation including provision of: the auditory stimulus action associated with the scene, and the at least one stimulus action selected from the group of the visual stimulus action, tactile stimulus action, and olfactory stimulus action which are associated with the scene. 1. A wakefulness maintenance apparatus comprising: a corresponding one of scenes,', 'an auditory stimulus action associated with the scene, and', 'at least one stimulus action selected from a group of a visual stimulus action, a tactile stimulus action, and an olfactory stimulus action which are associated with the scene; and, 'a presentation recording unit that records in-vehicle presentation contents each including the auditory stimulus action associated with the scene, and', 'the at least one stimulus action selected from the group of the visual stimulus action, tactile stimulus action, and olfactory stimulus action which are associated with the scene., 'a presentation execution unit that executes, based on the in-vehicle presentation contents recorded in the presentation recording unit, an in-vehicle presentation including provision of2. The wakefulness maintenance apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an image acquiring unit that acquires an image from a recording apparatus capable of recording the image; anda presentation selection unit that selects, from the in-vehicle ...

Predictive Vehicle Diagnostics Method

A computer-implemented method of predicting vehicle failures comprises: receiving, at a processing stage: i) a vehicle diagnostics dataset, which records historic diagnostic warning events and an associated timing for each diagnostic warning event, and ii) a vehicle fault dataset, which records historic vehicle fault events and an associated timing for each vehicle fault event, wherein the diagnostic warning events and vehicle fault events are associated in their respective datasets with cooperating vehicle identifiers; wherein a predictive algorithm executed at the data processing stage determines whether or not each diagnostic warning event of a target type is time-associated with a diagnostic warning event in that its associated timing is within a predetermined time window relative to that of any vehicle fault event associated with a matching vehicle identifier, and computes, based thereon, a significance value for the target type of diagnostic warning event, the significance value denoting the likelihood of a vehicle fault event occurring should a diagnostic warning event of the target type occur. 1. A computer-implemented method of predicting vehicle failures comprising:receiving, at a processing stage: i) a vehicle diagnostics dataset, which records historic diagnostic warning events for a population of multiple vehicles and an associated timing for each diagnostic warning event, and ii) a vehicle fault dataset, which records historic vehicle fault events experienced by at least some of the vehicles and an associated timing for each vehicle fault event, wherein the diagnostic warning events and vehicle fault events are associated in their respective datasets with cooperating vehicle identifiers;wherein a predictive algorithm executed at the data processing stage determines whether or not each diagnostic warning event of a target type is time-associated with a vehicle fault event in that its associated timing is within a predetermined time window relative to ...

ADAPTIVE LOCALIZED NOTIFICATIONS

A method for alerting a driver includes detecting an object in a spatial environment adjacent to a vehicle and identifying a set of output devices located within a cabin of the vehicle. Each one of the set of output devices may be located at a different location of the cabin. The method also includes selecting an output device of the set of output devices based on a location of the object in relation to the vehicle and generating a notification via the selected output device. 1. A method for alerting a driver , comprising:detecting an object in a spatial environment adjacent to a vehicle;identifying a set of output devices located within a cabin of the vehicle, each one of the set of output devices located at a different location of the cabin;selecting an output device of the set of output devices based on a location of the object in relation to the vehicle; andgenerating a notification via the selected output device.2. The method of claim 1 , in which the location of the object corresponds to a blind spot of the vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising detecting the object via at least one sensor of the vehicle.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining the selected output device is generating an output based on an input provided by an audio device of the vehicle.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising prioritizing the notification over the output based on determining the selected output device is generating the output.6. The method of claim 4 , further comprising muting the output based on determining the selected output device is generating the output.7. The method of claim 1 , in which the notification is at least one of an audio output claim 1 , a haptic feedback claim 1 , a visual notification claim 1 , or a combination thereof.8. The method of claim 1 , in which each of the output device of the set of output devices is coupled to an existing audio system claim 1 , an existing visual output device claim 1 , or an existing ...

DRIVING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS

Provided is a driving assistance apparatus (a control unit ()) for a vehicle capable of hands-off driving that lets a driver take his or her hands off the steering wheel. The driving assistance apparatus includes a processor () configured to determine, on the basis of sensor information indicating a state of the driver, whether or not the driver is in a state unsuitable for the surrounding monitoring of the vehicle during the hands-off driving, warn the driver through a notification device when it is determined that the driver is in a state unsuitable for the surrounding monitoring, and notify the driver, through the notification device, of a request for holding the steering wheel. 1. A driving assistance apparatus for a vehicle capable of hands-off driving that lets a driver take his or her hands off a steering wheel , the driving assistance apparatus comprising:a processor configured to:determine, on a basis of sensor information indicating a state of the driver, whether or not the driver is in a state unsuitable for surrounding monitoring of the vehicle during the hands-off driving;warn the driver through a notification device when it is determined that the driver is in the state unsuitable for the surrounding monitoring; andnotify the driver, through the notification device, of a request for holding the steering wheel.2. The driving assistance apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor notifies the driver of the request after cancellation of the warning.3. The driving assistance apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor notifies the driver of the request simultaneously with cancellation of the warning.4. The driving assistance apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor cancels the notification when the driver maintains a state of holding the steering wheel continuously for a certain period of time after starting the notification.5. The driving assistance apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor determines ...

Control system of vehicle and control method of the same

A control system of a vehicle has an automatic stop and restart function to automatically stop an engine when automatic stop conditions are fulfilled, and restart the engine when normal restart conditions are fulfilled during automatic stop of the engine, and a notifying function to notify a driver of starting of a preceding vehicle, when an intervehicular distance from the preceding vehicle during stopping becomes equal to or larger than a first predetermined distance. The automatic stop and restart function includes a synchronous restart function of restarting the engine, in synchronization with notification by the notifying function, even when the normal restart conditions are not fulfilled. When notification fixation is detected, the synchronous restart function is restricted, and restart of the engine is inhibited until the normal restart conditions are fulfilled.

CONTROLLING AUTONOMOUS DRIVING MODE IN AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Systems and methods of controlling an autonomous driving mode in an autonomous vehicle. The system includes a first selection point (), a second selection point (), and an electronic controller. The first selection () and the second selection point () are disposed on a steering wheel () of the autonomous vehicle. The first selection point () includes a first button. The second selection point () includes a second button. The electronic controller is electrically coupled to the first selection point () and the second selection point (). The electronic controller is configured to detect when the first button is selected and when the second button is selected. The electronic controller is also configured to activate the autonomous driving mode when both the first button and the second button are selected for more than a first predetermined amount of time. 1. A system of controlling an autonomous driving mode in an autonomous vehicle , the system comprising:a first selection point disposed on a steering wheel of the autonomous vehicle and including a first button;a second selection point disposed on the steering wheel of the autonomous vehicle and including a second button; and detect when the first button is selected,', 'detect when the second button is selected, and', 'activate the autonomous driving mode when both the first button and the second button are selected for more than a first predetermined amount of time., 'an electronic controller, electrically coupled to the first selection point and the second selection point, the electronic controller configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first selection point and the second selection point are positioned on opposite halves of an outer rim of the steering wheel.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electronic controller is further configured to:deactivate the autonomous driving mode when both the first button and the second button are selected for a second predetermined amount of time while the ...

Rollover alarming system, rollover risk prediction method, and rollover alarming method

A rollover alarming system, a rollover risk prediction method, and a rollover alarming method. An axle housing strain measurement unit measures strain values on both sides of an axle housing of a vehicle body. A roll angle measurement unit measures a roll angle of the vehicle body. A collection control unit is configured to collect the strain values on both sides of the axle housing of the vehicle body and the roll angle of the vehicle body, calculate a strain difference between the strain values according to the strain values on both sides of the axle housing of the vehicle body, and output a corresponding alarm control signal according to the strain difference between both sides of the axle housing of the vehicle body and the roll angle of the vehicle body. An alarm unit is configured to output a corresponding alarm signal according to the received alarm control signal.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN INTELLIGENT OVERRIDE FOR A DRIVING AUTOMATION SYSTEM

Methods are provided for intelligently overriding a driving automation system for a vehicle. The method first identifies a road feature ahead of the vehicle that requires overriding the engaged driving automation system. A deceleration zone is calculated for the vehicle prior to reaching the road feature and a transition zone is identified for the vehicle to pass through while under driver control. The driver is signaled to disengage the driving automation system as the vehicle approaches the deceleration zone and take control of the vehicle. If the driver fails to take control, the vehicle stops and shuts off the driving automation system. If the driver takes control, the vehicle passes through the transition zone and the driving automation system re-engages once the vehicle exits the transition zone. 1. A method for intelligently overriding a driving automation system for a vehicle , comprising:identifying a road feature ahead of the vehicle with an engaged driving automation system, where the road feature requires overriding the engaged driving automation system for the vehicle;calculating a deceleration zone for the vehicle prior to the road feature;identifying a transition zone for the vehicle to pass through the road feature while under the control of a driver;signaling the driver of the need to disengage the driving automation system as the vehicle approaches the deceleration zone;requiring the driver to acknowledge the signal to disengage the driving automation system and take control of the vehicle;stopping the vehicle and shutting off the driving automation system if the driver fails to positively acknowledge the signal to disengage the driving automation system;passing the vehicle through the transition zone under control of the driver; andre-engaging the driving automation system once the vehicle exits the transition zone.2. The method of claim 1 , where the road feature is identified with sensors on board the vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , where the ...

CONNECTED VEHICLE TRAFFIC SAFETY SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF PREDICTING AND AVOIDING CRASHES AT RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS

A connected vehicle train-vehicle collision detection system comprises a roadside unit (RSU) located at a railroad grade crossing near a roadway lane for avoiding TRAIN crashes with Onboard Unit (OBU)-equipped vehicles by issuing advance warnings for a potential vehicle-train crash. The roadside unit (RSU) is configured to act as a proxy Onboard Unit (OBU) for a non-OBU-equipped TRAIN and transmit a train location to a first Onboard Unit (OBU)-equipped vehicle having an Onboard Unit (OBU). The Onboard Unit (OBU) of the first OBU-equipped vehicle is configured to calculate a train-vehicle crash based on the train location of the TRAIN relative to the railroad grade crossing and a vehicle location of the first OBU-equipped vehicle relative to the railroad grade crossing. 1. A connected vehicle train-vehicle collision detection system , comprising:a roadside unit (RSU) configured to be located at a railroad grade crossing near a roadway lane, wherein the roadside unit (RSU) is configured to calculate a first arrival time of a TRAIN at the railroad grade crossing based on a location data and a speed data of the TRAIN near the railroad grade crossing,wherein the roadside unit (RSU) is configured to transmit a first connected vehicle message to a first Onboard Unit (OBU)-equipped vehicle having an Onboard Unit (OBU) at the railroad grade crossing, the first connected vehicle message including the location data and the speed data of the TRAIN as it approaches the railroad grade crossing,wherein the Onboard Unit (OBU) of the first OBU-equipped vehicle is configured to calculate a train-vehicle crash indication based on the first arrival time of the TRAIN at the railroad grade crossing and a second arrival time of the first OBU-equipped vehicle at the railroad grade crossing, andwherein the Onboard Unit (OBU) of the first OBU-equipped vehicle is configured to generate a first warning for the train-vehicle crash indication if the first OBU-equipped vehicle is predicted to ...

METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE BASED ON VULNERABLE ROAD USER DATA

An approach is provided for operating a vehicle using vulnerable road user data. The approach, for example, involves determining a road link on which the vehicle is traveling or expects to travel. The approach also involves querying a geographic database for a vulnerable road user attribute of the road link. The approach further involves providing a notification to activate or deactivate an autonomous driving mode of the vehicle, a vehicle sensor of the vehicle, or a combination thereof while the vehicle travels on the road link based on determining that the vulnerable road user attribute meets a threshold criterion. 1. A computer-implemented method for operating a vehicle based on vulnerable road user data comprising:determining a road link on which the vehicle is traveling or expects to travel;querying a geographic database for a vulnerable road user attribute of the road link; andproviding a notification to activate or deactivate an autonomous driving mode of the vehicle, a vehicle sensor of the vehicle, or a combination thereof while the vehicle travels on the road link based on determining that the vulnerable road user attribute meets a threshold criterion.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the querying of the geographic database further comprises determining that a time at which the vehicle is traveling or expects to travel on the road link lies within a time epoch associated with the vulnerable road user attribute in the geographic database.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vulnerable road user attribute includes an attribute indicating a density of vulnerable road users on the road link.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the threshold criterion includes a first threshold value that indicates a probability of a presence of a vulnerable road user on the road link is greater than a first target probability claim 1 , and wherein the autonomous driving mode is deactivated to transition the vehicle to a manual driving mode while traveling on the road link ...

Driving system for vehicle and vehicle

Disclosed is a driving system for a vehicle, including: an object detector configured to generate object information which is information about an object located outside the vehicle; and a processor configured to determine a driving lane for the vehicle based on a preset priority order and the object information, and when it is determined that a preset event has occurred, change the priority order based on the object information.

Vision system for vehicle

A vision system for a vehicle includes a forward viewing camera. Responsive at least in part to processing by an image processor of image data captured by the forward viewing camera, at least one road characteristic of a road along which the vehicle is traveling is detected. Responsive at least in part to processing by the image processor of image data captured by the forward viewing camera, other vehicles exterior the equipped vehicle are detected. Responsive at least in part to processing by the image processor of image data captured by the forward viewing camera, road curvature of the road along which the vehicle is traveling is determined. Data derived from image data captured by the forward viewing camera may be wirelessly communicated from the vehicle to a remote data receiver located remote from the vehicle.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING DRIVER STATUS

An apparatus for detecting a driver status may include an information acquisition unit acquiring driver's vehicle driving information, driver's vehicle operation information, and driver status information, a calculation unit calculating a driving load indicated by converting a factor obstructing safe driving into a numerical value, based on the information acquired by the information acquisition unit, a comparison unit between the driving load calculated by the calculation unit and a preset load margin, and a warning unit warning the driver when the comparison unit determines that the calculated driving load exceeds the preset load margin. 1. An apparatus for detecting a driver status , comprising:an information acquisition unit configured to acquire driver's vehicle driving information, driver's vehicle operation information, and driver status information;a calculation unit configured to calculate a driving load indicated by converting a factor obstructing safe driving into a numerical value, based on the information acquired by the information acquisition unit;a comparison unit configured to compare between the driving load calculated by the calculation unit and a preset load margin; anda warning unit configured to provide a warning to the driver when the comparison unit determines that the calculated driving load exceeds the preset load margin.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the information acquisition unit comprises a vehicle driving information acquisition portion claim 1 , a vehicle operation information acquisition portion claim 1 , and a driver status information acquisition portion.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the vehicle driving information acquisition portion comprises one or more of an accelerator pedal operation sensor claim 2 , a brake pedal operation sensor claim 2 , a steering wheel operation sensor claim 2 , a multifunctional switch operation sensor claim 2 , a clutch pedal operation sensor claim 2 , and a transmission operation ...

Apparatus and method for controlling driving of vehicle

An apparatus and a method for controlling driving of a vehicle are provided. The apparatus includes a sensor configured to obtain driving environment information and vehicle driving information, and a controller configured to calculate a time to collision with a following vehicle based on the driving environment information when a lane change is necessary to be performed while flashing an emergency light, and to control flashing of the emergency light or a turn indicator based on the time to collision and the vehicle driving information when the lane change is performed.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OBSTACLE DETECTION

A method for detecting obstacles, the method may include receiving, from a plurality of vehicles, and by an I/O module of a computerized system, visual information acquired during executions of vehicle maneuvers that are suspected as being obstacle avoidance maneuvers; determining, based at least on the visual information, at least one visual obstacle identifier for visually identifying at least one obstacle; and transmitting to one or more of the plurality of vehicles, the at least one visual obstacle identifier. 1. An autonomous driving system for a vehicle comprising: an I/O module operative to communicate with an obstacle avoidance server; at least one sensor operative to provide at least an indication of an obstacle in a path of said vehicle; processing circuitry; and an autonomous driving manager to be executed by said processing circuitry and operative to: detect said at least an indication of an obstacle based on data provided by said at least one sensor , drive said vehicle in accordance with a driving policy associated with said obstacle , and send an obstacle report with obstacle information associated with said at least an indication of an obstacle to said obstacle avoidance server.2. The autonomous driving system according to wherein: said I/O module is operative to receive an obstacle warning from said obstacle avoidance server; and said autonomous driving manager comprises an obstacle predictor operative to predict a location for said obstacle based on said obstacle warning.3. The autonomous driving system according to wherein said driving policy is received with said obstacle warning.4. The autonomous driving system according to wherein said obstacle predictor is operative to use an offset from at least one static reference point to predict said location.5. The autonomous driving system according to wherein said autonomous driving manager comprises an obstacle avoidance module operative to enact preventative measures to avoid said obstacle based on ...

DANGER DETECTION IN AN INTENDED LANE CHANGE

A method for ascertaining the danger potential of a lane change of an ego vehicle from the currently used traffic lane to an adjacent traffic lane, a detection range in the external space of the ego vehicle being monitored, and the effect of objects identified in the detection range on the danger potential is evaluated, and based on positions and speeds of internal other vehicles identified in the detection range, it is determined whether external other vehicles located outside the detection range are able to reach a target region in which the ego vehicle is located following the intended lane change. A method for the at least partially automated control of an ego vehicle, in which in the case of an intended lane change, the danger potential of this lane change is evaluated, and the lane change is prevented if external other vehicles are able to reach the target region. 1. A method for ascertaining a danger potential of a lane change of an ego vehicle from a currently used traffic lane to an adjacent traffic lane , the method comprising:monitoring a detection range in an external space of the ego vehicle;evaluating an effect of objects identified in the detection range on the danger potential being evaluated; andevaluating, on the basis of positions and speeds of internal other vehicles identified in the detection range, whether external other vehicles located outside the detection range are able to reach a target region in which the ego vehicle is located following an intended lane change.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the target region is evaluated as being reachable by external other vehicles one of: (i) if either no internal other vehicle is identified in the adjacent traffic lane between the target region and a boundary of the detection region claim 1 , or (ii) if an internal other vehicle is identified at such a great distance that an external other vehicle is able to pass the internal other vehicle and merge into the adjacent traffic lane even ...

Driving System for Automated Driving with a Steering Wheel Display

A driving system is operatable at least in a first automated driving mode with automated longitudinal and/or lateral control, and in a different second automated driving mode with automated longitudinal and/or lateral control. The driving system has a steering wheel display with luminous elements for illuminating the steering wheel, which can be operated in different illumination states that are distinguishable by the driver. The luminous elements may illuminate the steering wheel rim, and are typically integrated into the steering wheel rim. The driving system specifies which illumination state of the different illumination states the steering wheel display has. The driving system specifies that, during operation of the driving system in the first driving mode, the steering wheel display is illuminated in a first illumination state. During operation of the driving system in the second driving mode, the steering wheel display is illuminated in a second illumination state that can be distinguished from the first illumination state by the driver.

METHOD FOR AUTOMATED PREVENTION OF A COLLISION

In a method for automated avoidance of a collision of a vehicle with an object in the surroundings of the vehicle, multiple vehicle paths are predicted and each one is weighted with a vehicle path probability, the vehicle surroundings are recorded with an imaging vehicle sensor, an object in the vehicle surroundings is captured, at least one object path in the vehicle surroundings is predicted and is weighted with an object path probability, one of the vehicle paths is tested for collision with the at least one object path and if a collision is possible, a collision probability with the at least one object path is calculated, a weighting criterion for an overall collision probability of the vehicle with the object is ascertained and a test is performed of whether the weighting criterion exceeds a threshold and if the threshold is exceeded a collision avoidance maneuver is triggered. 11010. A method for automated avoidance of a collision of a vehicle () with an object in the surroundings of the vehicle () in which:{'b': 12', '14', '16, 'a) multiple vehicle paths (, , ) are predicted and each is weighted with a vehicle path probability;'}b) the vehicle surroundings are captured by an imaging vehicle sensor;{'b': '20', 'c) an object () is detected in the vehicle surroundings;'}{'b': 22', '24, 'd) at least one object path (, ) in the vehicle surroundings is predicted and is weighted with an object path probability,'}{'b': 12', '14', '16', '22', '24', '22', '24, 'e) one of the vehicle paths (, , ) is tested for collision with the at least one object path (, ) and if a collision is possible, a collision probability with the at least one object path (, ) is calculated,'}{'b': 10', '20, 'f) a weighting criterion for an overall probability of collision of the vehicle () with the object () is ascertained and tested for whether the weighting criterion exceeds a threshold,'}g) a collision avoidance maneuver is triggered when the threshold is exceeded.2121416. The method ...

DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

A driver assistance system includes an imaging device mounted to a vehicle that provides an image of a vicinity of the vehicle. A mobile device carried by a driver provides range rate information regarding a change in position of the mobile device. A processor determines that there is at least one object in the vicinity of the vehicle based on the image, determines the speed of vehicle movement based on the range rate information, determines relative movement between the vehicle and the at least one object based on at least the image, and determines a risk of collision between the vehicle and the at least one object based on the determined speed and the determined relative movement. A driver assist output provides a risk indication of the determined risk of collision to the driver. 2. The driver assistance system of claim 1 , whereinthe driver assist output comprises a display screen;the display screen displays a representation of the image; andthe display screen provides a visual representation of the risk indication.3. The driver assistance system of claim 2 , wherein the mobile device comprises the display screen.4. The driver assistance system of claim 3 , whereinthe mobile device is configured with an application that allows the mobile device to receive the image from the imaging device; andthe mobile device comprises the processor.5. The driver assistance system of claim 4 , wherein the mobile device comprises a cellular phone.6. The driver assistance system of claim 4 , wherein the mobile device is configured to provide an audible output of the risk indication.7. The driver assistance system of claim 2 , comprising a user interface configured to be supported in the vehicle and wherein the user interface comprises the processor and the display screen.8. The driver assistance system of claim 1 , whereinthe image indicates a condition of the vicinity behind the vehicle;the processor determines whether the vehicle is moving in a forward or reverse direction; ...

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-BASED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE OPERATION

A method includes receiving, at a server, first sensor data from a first vehicle. The method includes receiving, at the server, second sensor data from a second vehicle. The second sensor data includes condition data indicating a road condition, engine data indicating an engine problem, booking data indicating an intended route, or a combination thereof. The method includes aggregating, at the server, a plurality of sensor readings to generate aggregated sensor data. The plurality of sensor readings include the first sensor data and the second sensor data. The method further includes transmitting a first message based on the aggregated sensor data to the first vehicle, wherein the first message causes the first vehicle to perform a first action, the first action comprising avoiding the road condition, displaying an indicator corresponding to the engine problem, displaying a booked route, or a combination thereof. 1. A method comprising:receiving, at a server, first sensor data from a first vehicle;receiving, at the server, second sensor data from a second vehicle, wherein the second sensor data includes condition data indicating a road condition, engine data indicating an engine problem, booking data indicating an intended route, or a combination thereof,aggregating, at the server, a plurality of sensor readings to generate aggregated sensor data, wherein the plurality of sensor readings include the first sensor data and the second sensor data;transmitting a first message based on the aggregated sensor data to the first vehicle, wherein the first message causes the first vehicle to perform a first action, the first action comprising avoiding the road condition, displaying an indicator corresponding to the engine problem, displaying a booked route, or a combination thereof.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first message comprises an instruction to perform the first action via moving the vehicle to avoid a predicted position of the road condition.3. The method of ...

METHOD FOR DATA ANALYSIS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

A method for data analysis, an electronic device, and a computer readable storage medium are provided. The method includes the following. A trip order is obtained. A smart contract is generated based on the trip order. Trip data uploaded by an on-board equipment is obtained. The smart contract is triggered based on the trip data and the trip order. Early-warning which corresponds to the smart contract is performed. 1. A method for data analysis , comprising:obtaining a trip order and generating a smart contract based on the trip order;obtaining trip data uploaded by an on-board equipment; andtriggering the smart contract based on the trip data and the trip order, and performing early-warning which corresponds to the smart contract.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein triggering the smart contract based on the trip data and the trip order claim 1 , and performing the early-warning which corresponds to the smart contract comprise:determining, based on the trip data, whether a deviation between a driving route and a preset navigation route contained in the trip order exceeds a first threshold; andupon determining that the deviation between the driving route and the preset navigation route exceeds the first threshold, triggering the smart contract and sending a monitoring instruction to the on-board equipment, wherein the monitoring instruction is used to activate a monitoring equipment of a vehicle.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the following after sending the monitoring instruction to the on-board equipment:receiving monitoring information sent by the on-board equipment; anddetermining, according to the monitoring information received, whether the monitoring information contains information indicating danger; andupon determining that the monitoring information contains information indicating danger, triggering the smart contract, disclosing private information contained in the trip order, and uploading the private information and the trip data to a police ...

METHOD FOR DETERMINING A TRAJECTORY FOR AN AUTONOMOUSLY-DRIVEN TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE, CONTROL DEVICE, AND TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE

A method for determining an alternative trajectory for an autonomously-driven transportation vehicle wherein an alternative trajectory for the transportation vehicle is calculated by a control device in response to an obstacle being detected by a transportation vehicle sensor device, which trajectory replaces at least one portion of an original trajectory of the transportation vehicle so the trajectory has a minimum total disturbance of at least one disturbance summand, consisting of a respective weighting factor and one disturbance value. 1. A control device for determining an alternative trajectory for an autonomously-driven transportation vehicle , wherein starting from an original trajectory , upon the detection of an obstacle by a transportation vehicle sensor device coupled to the control device , the alternative trajectory for the transportation vehicle is calculated by the control device , which trajectory replaces at least one portion of an original trajectory of the transportation vehicle , wherein the trajectory has a minimum total disturbance of at least one disturbance summand including a respective weighting factor and a respective disturbance value.2. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one disturbance summand describes a transportation vehicle dynamics and/or a transportation vehicle wear and/or a transportation vehicle fuel consumption and/or a stress of a transportation vehicle occupant by a quantification function.3. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the alternative trajectory defines a parameter of an adaptive suspension system and/or an adaptive vertical dynamics control system.4. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one weighting factor depends on other disturbance summands.5. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the value of at least one weighting factor is set according to a user input.6. The control device of claim 1 , wherein a log file is stored in the control device claim 1 , wherein this file ...

Autonomous Driving Control Apparatus and Autonomous Driving Control Method

Provided is an autonomous driving control apparatus and an autonomous driving control method capable of prompting a driver to switch a driving mode to a manual driving mode when a vehicle enters an area in which autonomous driving is difficult. The autonomous driving control apparatus includes a subject vehicle position detection portion configured to detect a running point of a subject vehicle on a map, a driving mode switching portion configured to, when the driver performs a driving operation during an autonomous driving mode of performing at least a part of a driving operation of the driver on behalf of the driver, switch the driving mode from the autonomous driving mode to the manual driving mode of causing the subject vehicle to run according to the driving operation, an autonomous driving difficulty determination portion configured to, based on information regarding an area lying ahead of the running point of the subject vehicle in a traveling direction, determine whether the autonomous driving is difficult in the area, and a driving mode switching prompt portion configured to prompt the driver to switch the driving mode to the manual driving mode if the autonomous driving is determined to be difficult in the area. 1. An autonomous driving control apparatus comprising:a subject vehicle position detection portion configured to detect a running point of a subject vehicle on a map;a driving mode switching portion configured to, when a driver performs a driving operation during an autonomous driving mode of performing at least a part of a driving operation of the driver on behalf of the driver, switch a driving mode from the autonomous driving mode to a manual driving mode of causing the subject vehicle to run according to the driving operation;an autonomous driving difficulty determination portion configured to, based on information regarding an area lying ahead of the running point of the subject vehicle in a traveling direction, determine whether autonomous ...

System and a method for detecting an approaching emergency response vehicle

A system and a method for a detecting emergency response vehicle approaching a vehicle is disclosed herein. The system comprises one or more processors and one memory coupled to the processor. The memory includes a database of siren audio signatures along with instructions for the processor to perform operations comprising: capturing sound waves within a first pre-defined periphery around a vehicle for generating a first raw signal; processing, via a signal processing unit, the first raw signal to detect if the first raw signal includes a sound signature matching with one siren audio signature from the database, and correspondingly generate a second signal; generating a third signal based on the second signal; and generating indications via a plurality of indicator units in the vehicle on receiving the third signal for alerting a driver of the vehicle of an approaching emergency response vehicle.

Driver alertness detection and alarm system

An automated system which uses visual tracking technology to monitor the visual direction of a driver's sight, functions to keep the driver's eyes on the road to reduce the danger of potential distractions. When the driver is not looking at the road for a predetermined period, an audio queue, such as a beeping or alarm, will be utilized to bring the driver's attention back to the road. In addition, the system can limit the use of cell phones in the vehicle by disabling cell phones when the driver looks away from the road for greater than a preselected predetermined period. The period can be adjusted to allow for the answering of a hands free phone call, but preventing dialing and texts. The apparatus for alerting the driver includes an optical tracker, a receiver, a processor, and an audible alert device.

CONTROL DEVICE FOR LANE DEPARTURE WARNING DEVICE, VEHICLE, AND LANE DEPARTURE WARNING CONTROL METHOD

The present invention is configured such that a control device for a lane departure warning device that outputs a warning on the basis of the position relationship of a vehicle and a lane boundary line is equipped with a detection unit for detecting a switch of the main brake from on to off, and a warning control unit for preventing a warning from being issued when the detection unit has detected said switch. The present invention thereby provides a control device for a lane departure warning device that is capable of reducing warnings which could be an annoyance to drivers. 1. A control device for a lane departure warning device that outputs a warning based on positional relationship between a vehicle and a lane boundary line , the control device for a lane departure warning device , comprising:a detection section that detects switching from an ON state to an OFF state of a brake; anda warning control section that suppresses output of the warning once the detection section detects the switching.2. The control device for a lane departure warning device claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the suppression is kept enabled until predetermined time elapses from the switching.3. The control device for a lane departure warning device claim 1 , according to claim 1 , comprisinga departure determination section that determines whether or not the vehicle has departed from the lane boundary line, whereinin a warning suppression state in which the suppression is enabled, the warning control section controls such that the warning is not output even when it is determined by the departure determination section that the vehicle has departed from the lane boundary line.4. The control device for a lane departure warning device claim 3 , according to claim 3 , wherein when it is determined by the departure determination section that a degree of departure of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined range claim 3 , the warning control section controls such that the warning is to be ...

Vehicle occupant information acquisition device and vehicle control system

A vehicle occupant information acquisition device includes a microcomputer, an acquisition unit and an alert unit. The microcomputer controls the vehicle to switch between an autonomous driving mode and a manual driving mode. The acquisition unit acquires, from vehicle occupants riding in the vehicle, information relating to driving suitability of the vehicle occupants. In a case in which the microcomputer is switching the vehicle from the autonomous driving mode to the manual driving mode, the microcomputer causes the alert unit to alert one of the vehicle occupants who is determined to be suitable to drive the vehicle based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit that he/she has been selected as the driver of the vehicle.

DRIVING ALARM SYSTEM, DRIVING ALARM METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME

A driving alarm system, a driving alarm method and an electronic device using the same are provided. The driving alarm method includes: obtaining a driving trajectory of a vehicle in front; generating a driving trajectory matrix according to the driving trajectory; and outputting a warning message according to a dangerous level corresponding to the driving trajectory matrix. 1. A driving alarm method , suitable for a local electronic device in a vehicle , comprising:obtaining a driving trajectory of a vehicle in front;generating a driving trajectory matrix according to the driving trajectory; andoutputting a warning message according to a dangerous level corresponding to the driving trajectory matrix.2. The driving alarm method according to claim 1 , wherein the driving trajectory matrix is associated with a plurality of time points and lanes where the vehicle in front is located at the plurality of time points.3. The driving alarm method according to claim 1 , further comprising: convolving the driving trajectory matrix with a convolution kernel to generate a feature map;', 'calculating the dangerous level according to the feature map; and', 'transmitting the dangerous level or the warning message to the local electronic device., 'determining, by a remote electronic device, the dangerous level of the vehicle in front according to the driving trajectory matrix, comprising4. The driving alarm method according to claim 2 , wherein the step of obtaining the driving trajectory of the vehicle in front comprises:in response to a license plate image of the vehicle in front is not in a detection area, determining that a lane closest to the license plate image is a first lane where the vehicle in front is located.5. The driving alarm method according to claim 3 , wherein the step of determining claim 3 , by the remote electronic device claim 3 , the dangerous level of the vehicle in front according to the driving trajectory matrix further comprises:obtaining a second driving ...

VEHICLE REMOTE PARK ASSIST WITH OCCUPANT DETECTION

Systems and methods are disclosed for vehicle remote park assist with occupant detection. An example disclosed vehicle includes range detection sensors and a remote parking unit. The example range detection sensors determine whether a target parking space is narrow. The example remote parking unit, in response to a request from a mobile device external to the vehicle, when the target parking space is narrow, scans, with occupant detection sensors, the interior of the vehicle. Additionally, the example remote parking unit, in response to detecting an occupant in the vehicle, sends a first notification to the mobile device. 1. A vehicle comprising:range detection sensors to determine whether a target parking space is narrow; and when the target parking space is narrow, scan, with occupant detection sensors, the interior of the vehicle; and', 'in response to detecting an occupant in the vehicle, send a first notification to the mobile device., 'a remote parking unit to, in response to a request from a mobile device external to the vehicle2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the range detection sensors include at least one of a plurality of ultrasonic sensors claim 1 , a RADAR claim 1 , a LiDAR claim 1 , an infrared sensors claim 1 , or a camera.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the occupant detection sensors include at least one of an ultrasonic sensor claim 1 , a weight sensor claim 1 , a camera claim 1 , a heartbeat sensor claim 1 , or an RFID reader.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the target parking space is narrow when a width of the target parking space is less than a width of the vehicle with doors of the vehicle open to facilitate entering and exiting the vehicle.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein when the target parking space is not narrow claim 1 , the remote parking unit is to determine a likelihood that the target parking space will become narrow.6. The vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the remote parking unit is to claim 5 , when the target parking space ...

VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT AND METHOD TO IMPROVE VEHICLE FUEL EFFICIENCY BASED ON AN ACCELERATION PARAMETER

Provided is a method and device for providing feedback for constant acceleration in a vehicle, which includes sampling velocity data at sample rate during an increase in a velocity rate over time to produce a plurality of sampled velocity data. An acceleration parameter is generated based on a difference of the sampled velocity data over a respective time interval. A determination is made as to whether the acceleration parameter indicates a constant acceleration. When the acceleration parameter does indicate a constant acceleration, a near real-time feedback signal is produced and announced to advise of the constant acceleration. 1. A method in a vehicle control unit , the method comprising:sampling velocity data at sample rate during an increase in a velocity rate over time to produce a plurality of sampled velocity data;generating an acceleration parameter based on a difference of the sampled velocity data over a respective time interval;determining whether the acceleration parameter indicates a constant acceleration based on a linear increase trajectory of the velocity rate over time; and producing a near real-time feedback signal to advise of the constant acceleration; and', "announcing, via an instrument cluster assembly, the near real-time feedback signal for affecting a vehicle operator's acceleration behavior to maintain a desirable constant acceleration rate."], 'when the acceleration parameter indicates the constant acceleration2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining whether the acceleration parameter indicates the constant acceleration by:comparing the acceleration parameter with a projected linear rate-of-change velocity trend being based on at least in part on some of the plurality of the sampled velocity data over the respective time interval.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein further comprising:scaling respective ones of a plurality of respective time intervals to an adjusted respective time interval based on an initial acceleration ...

DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS

A driving support apparatus according to the invention estimates the position of a moving body by controlling a position estimation unit when the tracking-target moving body leaves a first area or a second area to enter a blind spot area and detects the position of the moving body by controlling a position detection unit when the moving body leaves the blind spot area to enter the first area or the second area. In this manner, the trajectory of the tracking-target moving body is calculated so that the trajectory of the moving body detected in the first area or the second area and the trajectory of the moving body estimated in the blind spot area are continuous to each other and driving support is executed based on the calculated trajectory of the tracking-target moving body. 1. A driving support apparatus provided on a subject vehicle , the driving support apparatus comprising:{'claim-text': 'calculate a trajectory of a tracking-target moving body, so that a trajectory of the tracking-target moving body detected in at least one of a first area and a second area and a trajectory of the tracking-target moving body estimated in a blind spot area are continuous to each other, by estimating a position of the tracking-target moving body when the tracking-target moving body leaves one of the first area and the second area and enters the blind spot area and by detecting the position of the tracking-target moving body when the tracking-target moving body leaves the blind spot area and enters the other one of the first area and the second area, determine that the tracking-target moving body leaves the second area and enters the blind spot area using a blind spot entrance confirmation area, the blind spot entrance confirmation area being set in advance, being set to have a predetermined range, and being situated on a rear side of the subject vehicle with respect to the blind spot area, and', '#text': 'processing circuitry configured to:'}execute driving support based on the ...

TECHNOLOGY FOR NOTIFYING VEHICLE OPERATORS OF INCIDENT-PRONE LOCATIONS

Systems and methods for improving vehicular safety are disclosed. According to embodiments, an electronic device may collect or accumulate various sensor data associated with operation of a vehicle by an individual, including image data, telematics data, and/or data indicative of a condition of the individual. The electronic device may analyze the sensor data to determine whether the individual is distracted and whether the vehicle is approaching a location that may be prone to incidents. The electronic device may accordingly generate and present a notification to the individual to mitigate any posed risks. 1. A computer-implemented method of preventing vehicular incidents , the method comprising:accumulating, by one or more processors from a set of sensors, a set of sensor data during operation of a vehicle, the set of sensor data comprising at least location data and braking data;{'claim-text': ['determining, from the location data, that the vehicle is located within a threshold distance of a location that is susceptible to incidents, and', 'determining, from at least the braking data, that there is an elevated risk of incident associated with the operation of the vehicle near the location;'], '#text': 'analyzing, by the one or more processors, the set of sensor data, including:'}generating, by the one or more processors, a notification indicating that there is the elevated risk of incident; andpresenting the notification via a user interface of an electronic device.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein accumulating claim 1 , from the set of sensors claim 1 , the set of sensor data during the operation of the vehicle comprises:collecting, from the set of sensors, a set of telematics data associated with the operation of the vehicle.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:retrieving, from a server, information associated with the location; anddetermining, based on the information, that the location is susceptible to ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TESTING A DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

The invention relates to a method and to a device for testing a driver assistance system for a vehicle in a test environment. Traffic scenario descriptions are determined, which each characterize a certain traffic scenario and comprise at least one parameter, by means of which the traffic scenario in question can be adapted to constraints. The traffic scenario descriptions are stored in a traffic scenario file, in which the at least one parameter is stored in a predefined format. At least one traffic scenario description is selected on the basis of an input of a user and/or specified criteria. Furthermore, a test case is produced on the basis of the at least one selected traffic scenario description and at least one specified value for the at least one parameter. The test case corresponds to a specific realization of the traffic scenario characterized by the at least one selected traffic scenario description, with respect to the at least one specified value of the at least one parameter, and is suitable for producing a test environment in which a driver assistance system can be subjected to a test run. A test run can be carried out using the produced test case. 1. A method for testing a driver assistance system for a vehicle in a test environment comprising the following procedural steps:determining traffic scenario descriptions, each characterizing a specific traffic scenario, particularly a cut-in maneuver or a cut-out maneuver, and comprising at least one parameter by means of which the respective traffic scenario can be adapted to boundary conditions, wherein particularly each of the traffic scenario descriptions are or are to be stored in a traffic scenario file in which the at least one parameter is stored in a predefined, in particular generic, format;selecting at least one traffic scenario description on the basis of a user input and/or predetermined criteria; andproducing a test case on the basis of the at least one selected traffic scenario description and ...

Systems and methods to manage filling an energy source in a shared vehicle

A system to manage filling an energy source in a shared vehicle by a plurality of users is disclosed. The system comprises a user identification device to identify a user when the vehicle is started; an energy source filling management device configured to determine energy consumption relative to an allowance allocated for an identified user; and an in-vehicle device to display information on the energy consumption relative to the allowance.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus acquires a result of detection of a moving body around a vehicle, acquires object state information indicating a state of an object carried on the vehicle, determines, on the basis of the result of detection, whether the moving body influences on the vehicle or whether the vehicle influences on the moving body, determines whether the state of the object is a predetermined state that possibly endangers or discomforts the object or its surroundings. Then the apparatus determines an action on the basis of a result of the determination, and, notifies to the moving body based on the determined action in a case where the moving body or the vehicle is determined to influence on the vehicle or the moving body and in a case where the state of the object is determined to be the predetermined state. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a processor; anda non-transitory recording medium storing thereon a computer program, which when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform operations including:acquiring a result of detection of a moving body around a vehicle;acquiring object state information indicating a state of an object carried on the vehicle;determining, on the basis of the result of detection, (i) whether the moving body influences on the vehicle or (ii) whether the vehicle influences on the moving body;determining whether the state of the object as indicated by the object state information is a predetermined state that is a state that possibly endangers or discomforts the object or its surroundings;determining an action for reducing (i) an influence that the moving body exerts on the vehicle or (ii) an influence that the vehicle exerts on the moving body; andnotifying to the moving body based on the determined action (A) in a case where it is determined that the state of the object is in the predetermined state and (B) (i) in a case where it is determined that the moving body influences on the vehicle or ( ...

WRONG-WAY-DRIVING SUPPRESSION DEVICE, WRONG-WAY-DRIVING SUPPRESSION METHOD, AND WRONG-WAY-DRIVING SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

Provided is a wrong-way-driving suppression device and the like for suppressing wrong-way-driving of a vehicle on a one-way road using existing map data and an onboard device or the like. 1. A wrong-way-driving suppression device , comprising:a current position acquiring unit for acquiring a current position of a host vehicle;a traveling direction acquiring unit for acquiring a traveling direction of the host vehicle;a map data acquiring unit for acquiring surrounding map data of the current position;a traveling status determination area setting unit for setting a determination area where a traveling status of the host vehicle is to be determined from the current position and the surrounding map data;a correct traveling direction storing unit for storing, as a correct traveling direction, a traveling direction of the host vehicle at the time of passing a connection point of an entrance-side connection road with a main line in the determination area, the entrance-side connection road connecting the main line and an entrance side of a rest facility; anda notification instructing unit for instructing a notifier to perform predetermined notification when an angle formed by a traveling direction of the host vehicle and the correct traveling direction is larger than or equal to a first threshold value in the determination area.2. The wrong-way-driving suppression device according to claim 1 ,wherein the traveling status determination area setting unit sets, as the determination area, an inside of a circle which is:centered at the connection point of the entrance-side connection road with the main line; andhaving a radius of a value smaller than a distance between the connection point of the entrance-side connection road with the main line and a connection point of an exit-side connection road with the main line, the exit-side connection road connecting the main line and an exit side of the rest facility.3. The wrong-way-driving suppression device according to claim 1 , ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENABLING A DRIVING ASSISTANCE FUNCTION AFTER AN ACCIDENT OF A VEHICLE

A method for enabling a driving assistance function after an accident of a vehicle. The method initially including a reading-in step, in which at least one crash signal, as well as sensor data of at least one vehicle sensor and/or actuator data of at least one vehicle actuator, are read in. The reading-in step is executed while the vehicle is driven with the driving assistance function switched off. The method further includes processing the read-in sensor data and/or actuator data to determine a deviation from expected sensor data and/or expected actuator data; the processing then being carried out, if the crash signal signals an accident that has occurred. The method includes enabling the driving assistance function and/or the vehicle actuator, if the sensor data and/or the actuator data fulfill an enabling criterion within a predetermined time window and/or within a predetermined travel route of the vehicle. 1. A method for enabling a driving assistance function after an accident of a vehicle , comprising:reading in: (i) at least one crash signal, and (ii) sensor data of at least one vehicle sensor and/or actuator data of at least one vehicle actuator, the crash signal representing an accident that has occurred, wherein the reading-in is carried out while the vehicle is driven with a switched-off driving assistance function;processing the sensor data to determine a deviation from expected sensor data, the processing being carried out when the crash signal signals an accident that has occurred; andenabling the driving assistance function and/or the vehicle actuator when the sensor data and/or the actuator data fulfill an enabling criterion within a predetermined time window and/or within a predetermined path of travel of the trip of the vehicle.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein in the processing step claim 1 , a misaligned vehicle sensor is detected when an ascertained direction-of-view value of the at least one vehicle sensor lies outside of a ...

OVERTURN-NOTIFICATION-RIDER-INFORMING-DEVICE AND LEANING VEHICLE

An overturn-notification-rider-informing-device includes: an acquisition section that acquires notification preparation information indicating that a leaning-vehicle-overturn-notification-system is preparing to notify of overturn occurrence information to outside of the leaning vehicle, or notification completed information indicating that the leaning-vehicle-overturn-notification-system has notified of the overturn occurrence information to outside of the leaning vehicle; and an actuation section that, based on the notification preparation information or the notification completed information, causes light to be radiated or sound to be generated by actuating at least one component among a front light and the like in an operating state that is different from an operating state of the relevant component at a time when, or immediately before, the leaning vehicle changes from a travelling state to an overturned state, and thereby informs of the overturn notification state to the rider. 1. An overturn-notification-rider-informing-device applied to a leaning-vehicle-overturn-notification-system ,the leaning-vehicle-overturn-notification-system being configured to notify of overturn occurrence information indicating that a leaning vehicle changed from a travelling state to an overturned state to outside of the leaning vehicle by radio communication,the overturn-notification-rider-informing-device being mounted in the leaning vehicle, the leaning vehicle comprising:a vehicle body that leans left when turning left and leans right when turning right; andat least one of a front light that illuminates an area in front of the vehicle body when the vehicle body is in an upright state, indicators, a back light, a meter panel, an image display section, a horn or a buzzer;the overturn-notification-rider-informing-device comprising:a leaning-vehicle-overturn-notification-information-acquisition-section that acquires notification preparation information indicating that the leaning- ...

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL MONITORING SYSTEM

A vehicle dynamic control monitoring system includes an electronic display, a vehicle dynamic control system (VDC), a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) system and an electronic controller. The electronic display, the VDC and the TPMS are all installed to a vehicle and are all connected to the electronic controller. The electronic controller is configured such that, in response to determining that at least one of the wheels has a tire pressure that is below a predetermined tire pressure range, a tire pressure warning signal is indicated by the electronic display, and in response to determining that at least one of the wheels has a tire pressure that is below the predetermined tire pressure range and the vehicle is moving above a predetermined vehicle speed, a VDC warning indicator is displayed on the electronic display indicating that the at least one VDC will operate with reduced effectiveness. 1. A vehicle dynamic control monitoring system , comprising:a vehicle having a vehicle body structure that at least partially defines a passenger compartment, and four wheels rotatably mounted to the vehicle body structure;an electronic display installed to the vehicle body structure at a location visible to a vehicle operator within the passenger compartment;at least one vehicle dynamic control system (VDC) installed to the vehicle;a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) system installed to the vehicle; and in response to determining that at least one of the wheels has a tire pressure that is below a predetermined tire pressure range, a tire pressure warning signal is indicated by the electronic display, and', 'in response to determining that at least one of the wheels has a tire pressure that is below the predetermined tire pressure range and the vehicle is moving above a predetermined vehicle speed, a VDC warning indicator is displayed on the electronic display indicating that the at least one VDC will operate with reduced effectiveness., 'an electronic controller ...

Beidou-based grid augmentation autonomous driving multi-level warning system

The present invention provides a BeiDou-based grid augmentation autonomous driving multi-level warning system comprising a Beidou Satellite Ground-based Augmentation system, user terminals and a Vehicles internet system, wherein the Beidou Satellite Ground-based Augmentation system comprises Beidou grid reference stations, a data processing system and a data broadcast system; the user terminal comprises an in-vehicle receiver and a calculating chips. The present invention can reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents and reduce the loss of life and property.