НОСИМОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ОБНАРУЖЕНИЯ ВЗГЛЯДА ГЛАЗ В ТРАНСПОРТНОМ СРЕДСТВЕ

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике, а именно к системе и способу для определения направления взгляда оператора транспортного средства. Система содержит датчики измерения движения глазных мышц, компьютер. Датчики движения глазных мышц включены в устройство, носимое оператором транспортного средства. Компьютер включает в себя процессор и память. Память хранит инструкции, исполняемые компьютером по способу. При этом принимают данные движения глазных мышц от датчика. Определяют по упомянутому измерению направление взгляда оператора. Активируют операцию транспортного средства, если уровень внимательности оператора, основанный на направлении взгляда, ниже предварительно определенного порогового значения. Определяют опасность на проезжей части на пути транспортного средства из данных датчиков транспортного средства. Определяют недостаток внимания к опасности на проезжей части на основе определения, что направление взгляда изменилось от направления опасности на проезжей части. Предупреждают ...

СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ СПЕЦИАЛЬНЫМИ СВЕТОВЫМИ СИГНАЛАМИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к световым сигналам транспортного средства. Система управления специальными световыми сигналами транспортного средства включает в себя компьютер, размещаемый в первом транспортном средстве. Компьютер содержит процессор и запоминающее устройство. Компьютер запрограммирован для сбора данных, относящихся к преследованию второго транспортного средства, использования собранных данных для распознавания поворота одного из первого транспортного средства и второго транспортного средства, и управления специальным световым сигналом в первом транспортном средстве на основании одного определенного поворота. Достигается усовершенствование управления специальными световыми сигналами транспортного средства. 2 н. и 18 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

СПОСОБ ЗАПУСКА ДВИГАТЕЛЯ ВНУТРЕННЕГО СГОРАНИЯ В ГИБРИДНОМ ТРАНСПОРТНОМ СРЕДСТВЕ

Изобретение относится к запуску двигателя транспортного средства. Способ запуска двигателя внутреннего сгорания в движительной системе транспортного средства, содержащей двигатель внутреннего сгорания, электрическую машину, коробку передач и планетарную передачу, и содержит этапы, на которых устанавливают транспортное средство в исходном положении с помощью подходящей передачи и с помощью тормоза, косвенно воздействующего на входной вал коробки передач. Затем управляют электрической машиной так, что компонент планетарной передачи приводится во вращение с отрицательной скоростью вращения. Вследствие этого выходной вал двигателя внутреннего сгорания посредством первого компонента планетарной передачи приводится во вращение с положительной скоростью вращения так, что можно запустить двигатель внутреннего сгорания. Улучшается запуск двигателя. 3 н. и 8 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО, СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ СКОРОСТЬЮ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к транспортному средству, а также к системе и способу управления скоростью транспортного средства. Транспортное средство содержит силовую передачу, тормозную систему и контроллер, запрограммированный, чтобы уменьшать крутящий момент на выходном валу силовой передачи на основании параметра комфорта торможения, из условия, чтобы скорость становилась меньшей, чем другое пороговое значение. Способ управления скоростью транспортного средства состоит в том, что в ответ на расстояние между транспортным средством и объектом, становящееся меньшим, чем первое пороговое значение, и на скорость транспортного средства, превышающую первую заданную скорость, продиктованную первым пороговым значением, уменьшают крутящий момент на выходном валу силовой передачи и в ответ на расстояние, становящееся меньшим, чем второе пороговое значение, и на скорость транспортного средства, превышающую вторую заданную скорость, приводят в действие тормозную систему, чтобы снижать скорость транспортного ...

СИСТЕМА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПРИВОДОМ ДЛЯ ГИБРИДНОГО ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к гибридным транспортным средствам. Система управления приводом для гибридного транспортного средства с двигателем, устройством распределения энергии, тормозным устройством и моторами содержит контроллер, устанавливающий первый рабочий режим, где транспортное средство приводится в движение посредством первого мотора и второго мотора. Во втором рабочем режиме транспортное средство снабжается энергией от двигателя или второго мотора, при разрешении вращения водила. Рассчитывается время после завершения первого рабочего режима. Оценивается температура устройства распределения энергии на основании упомянутой продолжительности времени. Обеспечивается первый рабочий режим, когда оцененная температура меньше или равна заданной допустимой температуре и запрещается первый рабочий режим, когда оцененная температура выше, чем допустимая температура. Снижается износ редуктора. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

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.

СИСТЕМА ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЯ ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

... 1. Система предупреждения для транспортного средства, которая включает в себя компьютер с процессором и запоминающим устройством, запрограммированный для:сбора данных, относящихся к одному или нескольким объектам вблизи первого транспортного средства, причем один или несколько объектов представляют собой второе транспортное средство;использования собранных данных для построения виртуальной карты с одним или несколькими объектами, включающими в себя второе транспортное средство;определения того, что второе транспортное средство вероятно проедет в пределах заранее заданного расстояния от первого транспортного средства, тем самым создавая угрозу столкновения, иинициирования действия на основании обнаруженной угрозы;причем заранее заданное расстояние определено сравнением текущей интенсивности дорожного движения с заранее заданным пороговым значением интенсивности дорожного движения.2. Система по п. 1, в которой компьютер дополнительно запрограммирован для регулировки порогового значения интенсивности ...

РЕЗЕРВИРОВАНИЕ ДЛЯ АВТОМАТИЧЕСКИХ ОПЕРАЦИЙ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

... 1. Система, содержащая контроллер для подсистемы транспортного средства, содержащий процессор и память, причем память хранит инструкции, выполняемые процессором, чтобы:принимать первое сообщение и второе сообщение, при этом, первое сообщение включает в себя по меньшей мере команду для контроллера, а второе сообщение включает в себя по меньшей мере целевое значение для достижения контроллером;выявлять неисправность в отношении первого сообщения; илокально определять настройку для подсистемы, чтобы добиваться целевого значения.2. Система по п. 1, в которой подсистема транспортного средства является одной из подсистемы рулевого управления, тормозной подсистемы и подсистемы силовой передачи.3. Система по п. 1, в которой неисправность является по меньшей мере одним из неспособности принимать сообщение, ошибки в сообщении и отправки системой неисправности.4. Система по п. 1, в которой целевое значение является одним из скорости, ускорения, замедления, кривизны, крутящего момента на колесах, крутящего ...

ИНТЕРФЕЙС ДЛЯ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ВОЖДЕНИЮ

Интерфейсная система транспортного средства содержит пользовательское устройство ввода, преобразователь, соединенный с пользовательским устройством ввода, для формирования выходного сигнала на основе запроса торможения, контроллер с программной логической схемой. Контроллер выполнен с возможностью приема выходного сигнала преобразователя, формирования команды тормозного момента двигателя и выходного тормозного момента на колесе в соответствии с запросом торможения. Контроллер также выполнен с возможностью передачи указанной команды в систему управления транспортного средства через диагностический порт транспортного средства, при этом порт также выполнен с возможностью передачи диагностических кодов, относящихся к сбоям в работе транспортного средства. Предложены также система учебного транспортного средства, интерфейсная система содействия водителю. Достигается повышение безопасности учебного транспортного средства, улучшенное содействие обучению водителя, уменьшение механической сложности ...

УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к области регенеративного торможения. Предложено устройство управления для транспортного средства, которое формирует фрикционную тормозную силу, чтобы замедлять транспортное средство. Устройство управления содержит средство определения частоты вращения двигателя, средство определения нажатия педали акселератора, средство оценки возмущающего крутящего момента, средство регулирования величины фрикционного торможения, средство управления. Средство управления выполнено с возможностью заставлять величину фрикционного торможения сходиться к значению, определенному на основе возмущающего крутящего момента в сочетании с уменьшением частоты вращения двигателя, когда рабочая величина нажатия педали акселератора равна или меньше предварительно определенного значения, и транспортное средство находится в момент времени непосредственно перед остановкой транспортного средства. Предложен также способ управления для транспортного средства. Достигается предоставление технологии, которая ...

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 ...

СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ТРОГАНИЕМ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА С МЕСТА

УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДВИЖЕНИЕМ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

ОТСЛЕЖИВАНИЕ ОБЪЕКТОВ ПУТЕМ ОБУЧЕНИЯ БЕЗ КОНТРОЛЯ

КОМПЬЮТЕР И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ КОНТРОЛЯ РАЗРЫВА ШИН

СПОСОБ И СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ВИРТУАЛЬНОГО ПУТИ ДЛЯ РУЛЕНИЯ

ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО И ПАРКОВОЧНАЯ СИСТЕМА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

УПРАВЛЕНИЕ ЧЕЛОВЕКО-МАШИННЫМ ИНТЕРФЕЙСОМ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

СИСТЕМА ПРЕДОТВРАЩЕНИЯ И УМЕНЬШЕНИЯ ПОСЛЕДСТВИЙ ЗАДНЕГО СТОЛКНОВЕНИЯ

АДАПТИВНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОГО ПОДДЕРЖАНИЯ СКОРОСТИ ДВИЖЕНИЯ ВО ВРЕМЯ БУКСИРОВКИ

СИСТЕМА АВАРИЙНОГО РУЛЕВОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

... 1. Система аварийного рулевого управления в пределах полосы для удержания движущегося со скоростью автомобильного транспортного средства в пределах полосы движения во время торможения, включающая в себя:датчик объекта для обнаружения наличия объекта на расстоянии от автомобильного транспортного средства на текущей траектории движения автомобильного транспортного средства, с помощью которого может быть определено расстояние от автомобильного транспортного средства до объекта; причем датчик объекта передает сигнал в ответ на обнаружение наличия объекта перед автомобильным транспортным средством и предоставляет данные, на основании которых определяется расстояние от автомобильного транспортного средства до объекта;датчик скорости, передающий сигнал и предоставляющий данные, на основании которых определяется скорость автомобильного транспортного средства;контроллер, связанный с датчиком объекта и датчиком скорости и рассчитывающий время до контакта (ТТС) с обнаруженным объектом, исистему рулевого ...

Verfahren zum automatisierten elektronischen Steuern eines Bremssystems sowie elektronisch steuerbares Bremssystem in einem Nutzfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum automatisierten elektronischen Steuern eines Bremssystems (100) in einem Fahrzeug (200), mit mindestens den folgenden Schritten: – Einlesen eines Anforderungs-Signals (S1) zum automatisierten elektronischen Ansteuern von Aktuatoren (1, 50, 52, 53) in dem Fahrzeug (200), wobei mindestens einer der Aktuatoren (1, 50, 52, 53) einen Einfluss auf eine Fahrzeug-Ist-Längsdynamik des Fahrzeuges (200) hat und über das Anforderungs-Signal (S1) von den Aktuatoren (1, 50, 52, 53) umzusetzende Anforderungen (aSoll, vSoll, RSoll) zum Bewirken einer automatisiert angeforderten Fahrzeug-Soll-Längsdynamik übertragen werden; – Plausibilisieren des Anforderungs-Signals (S1) zum Feststellen, ob die Anforderungen (aSoll, vSoll, RSoll) zum Bewirken der automatisiert angeforderten Fahrzeug-Soll-Längsdynamik von den Aktuatoren (1, 50, 52, 53) vollständig oder fehlerfrei umgesetzt werden oder werden können; – Ermitteln einer Korrektur-Verzögerung (zKorr) und/oder eine Korrektur-Geschwindigkeit ...

Schutzvorrichtung für einen Antriebsstrang eines Kraftfahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schutzvorrichtung (32) für einen Antriebsstrang (12) eines Kraftfahrzeugs (10) mit einem Motor (14) und einem Automatikgetriebe (16), welches wenigstens einen hydraulischen Wandler (18) umfasst. Zum Schutz des Antriebsstrangs (12) ist es vorgesehen, dass die Schutzvorrichtung (32) eine Sensorvorrichtung (34) und eine Steuervorrichtung (36) umfasst, wobei die Sensorvorrichtung (34) dazu ausgebildet ist, eine Rollbewegung des Kraftfahrzeugs (10) entgegen der gewählten Fahrtrichtung eines eingelegten Gangs des Automatikgetriebes (12) zu erfassen und wobei die Steuervorrichtung (36) dazu ausgebildet ist, eine Bremsanlage (38) des Kraftfahrzeugs (10) in Abhängigkeit von der erfassten Rollbewegung zu steuern, um eine Rollgeschwindigkeit des Kraftfahrzeugs (10) entgegen der gewählten Fahrrichtung auf eine Maximalgeschwindigkeit zu begrenzen. Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung ein Kraftfahrzeug (10) und ein Verfahren.

FAHRZEUGSTEUERUNGSVORRICHTUNG

Eine Verkleinerung in einer Anschlussspannung einer Batterie wird in einer Fahrzeugsteuerungsvorrichtung unterdrückt, die eine Funktion zum Antreiben eines Pumpenmotors, um ein automatisches Bremsen zu betreiben, und eine Funktion zum Antreiben eines EPB-Motors aufweist, um eine EPB zu betreiben. Wenn eine Brems-ECU eine EPB-Anforderung während des Betriebs des automatischen Bremsens empfängt und eine abgelaufene Zeit nach einem Start des automatischen Bremsens größer als eine erste eingestellte Zeitdauer t1 wird, startet die Brems-ECU die EPB-Motoren (S11, S13 bis S15). Außerdem setzt, wenn die Brems-ECU eine automatische Bremsanforderung während des Betriebs der EPB empfängt und eine abgelaufene Zeitdauer nach einem Start der EPB nicht größer als eine zweite eingestellte Zeitdauer t2 ist, die Brems-ECU den Betrieb der EPB aus und startet das automatische Bremsen (S12, S16, S18 bis S20).

Post-Unfallassistent für Fahrzeuge

Vorgeschlagen wird ein Post-Unfallassistent für ein Fahrzeug, der bei Erfassung einer Kollision des eigenen Fahrzeugs mit einem anderen Objekt erfasst, ob im Fahrzeug vorhandene Assistenzsysteme funktionsfähig sind und wenn dies der Fall ist eine Strategie zur Vermeidung weiterer nachfolgender Kollisionen bestimmt und umsetzt.

Elektrische Ausrüstung eines Fahrzeugs mit einer wenigstens teilweise elektrischen Brems- und Lenkeinrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine elektrische Ausrüstung eines Fahrzeugs mit einer wenigstens teilweise elektrischen Brems- und Lenkeinrichtung beinhaltend eine elektrische oder elektro-mechanische Lenkeinrichtung (26) mit oder ohne durchgehende mechanische Verbindung zwischen einem Lenkrad (28) und einem Lenkgetriebe (30) sowie mit einer elektronischen Lenksteuereinrichtung und einem elektrischen Lenksteller (72), und eine elektropneumatische Betriebsbremseinrichtung (124), welche eine elektropneumatische Betriebsbremsventileinrichtung (1), eine elektronische Bremssteuereinrichtung (EBS-ECU), elektropneumatische Modulatoren (114, 116) sowie pneumatische Radbremsaktuatoren (118, 120) beinhaltet, wobei die elektropneumatische Betriebsbremsventileinrichtung (1) ein Betriebsbremsbetätigungsorgan (10) sowie innerhalb wenigstens eines elektrischen Betriebsbremskreises wenigstens einen elektrischen Kanal (130) mit wenigstens einem vom Betriebsbremsbetätigungsorgan (10) betätigbaren elektrischen Bremswertgeber ...

Antriebssteuervorrichtung für ein Hybridfahrzeug

Vorgesehen ist eine Hybridfahrzeugantriebssteuervorrichtung, die Rassel- bzw. Klappergeräusche reduziert, die durch Zahnräder auf einem Abtriebsstrang von einem zweiten Elektromotor erzeugt werden, wenn ein Beschleunigungsbetrieb ausgeführt wird, wenn bei einem Elektromotor-basierten Fahren die Geschwindigkeit verlangsamt wird. Wenn der Beschleunigungsbetrieb ausgeführt wird, wenn bei dem Elektromotor-basierten Fahren die Geschwindigkeit verlangsamt wird, in dem eine Bremse (BK) im Eingriff steht, wird die Eingriffskapazität der Bremse vorübergehend reduziert, nachdem die Bremse (BK) wieder in Eingriff gebracht wird. Demgemäß rutscht, wenn der Beschleunigungsbetrieb ausgeführt wird, wenn bei einem Elektromotor-basierten Fahren die Geschwindigkeit verlangsamt wird, in dem die Bremse (BK) in Eingriff steht, die Bremse (BK) während des Anziehens bzw. Straffens des Spiels zwischen den äußeren Umfangszähnen eines Sonnenrads (S2), das mit dem zweiten Elektromotor (MG2) verbunden wird, und den ...

FAHRUNTERSTÜTZUNGSVORRICHTUNG, FAHRUNTERSTÜTZUNGSSYSTEM, FAHRUNTERSTÜTZUNGSVERFAHREN, FAHRUNTERSTÜTZUNGSPROGRAMM, UND AUTOMATISCH ANGETRIEBENES FAHRZEUG

Ein Fahrer kann intuitiv und bequem eine Bedienung zum Anweisen eines Fahrspurwechsels an einem Fahrzeug durchführen. In einer Fahrunterstützungsvorrichtung (10) gibt eine Bildausgabeeinheit (14) ein Bild, welches ein eigenes Fahrzeugobjekt, welches ein eigenes Fahrzeug zeigt, und eine Vielzahl von Fahrspuren umfasst, an eine Anzeigeeinheit (31) aus. Eine Bedienungssignaleingabeeinheit (14) erhält eine Bedienung eines Benutzers zum Bewegen des eigenen Fahrzeugobjekts in dem auf der Anzeigeeinheit (31) angezeigten Bild von einer ersten Fahrspur zu einer zweiten Fahrspur. Eine Befehlsausgabeeinheit (14) gibt an eine automatische Fahrsteuereinheit 20, welche das automatische Fahren steuert, einen Befehl zum Anweisen eines Wechsels einer Fahrspur des eigenen Fahrzeugs von der ersten Fahrspur zu der zweiten Fahrspur aus., wenn die Bedienung erhalten worden ist.

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).

Ausweichunterstützung für ein Fahrzeug

Die erfindungsgemäße Ausweichunterstützung soll den Fahrer eines Fahrzeugs (10) bei einem Ausweichmanöver unterstützen, so dass es zu keiner Kollision mit einem Hindernis (1) kommt. Dazu wird ein zusätzliches Lenkmoment (3) zur Verstärkung eines vorliegenden Lenkmoments aufgebracht, wenn ein Ausweichmanöver des Fahrzeugs (10) erfasst wurde. Zusätzlich wird eine Einzelradbremsung (5; 6) des Fahrzeugs (10) betätigt, um einen Querversatz des Fahrzeugs (10) zu vergrößern.

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.

STEUERUNG VON SICHERHEITSKRITISCHEN SYSTEMEN IN AUTONOMEN FAHRZEUGEN

Der Zustand und die Integrität von sicherheitskritischen Fahrzeugsystemen eines Fahrzeugs können durch Aktivieren der sicherheitskritischen Fahrzeugsysteme mit einer ersten Energiequelle, Bestimmen einer ersten Spannung der ersten Energiequelle und dann Bestimmen einer zweiten Spannung einer zweiten Energiequelle bestimmt werden. Das Vergleichen der ersten und zweiten Spannung kann den Zustand und die Integrität von sicherheitskritischen Fahrzeugsystemen bestimmen.

Vorrichtung zum Steuern von Fahrzeugen und Steuerverfahren für diese

Es werden hier eine Vorrichtung zum Steuern eines Fahrzeugs und ein Verfahren für diese offenbart. Eine Vorrichtung zum Steuern eines Fahrzeugs enthält: eine Eingangsvorrichtung, die konfiguriert ist zum Empfangen eines Startoperationssignals von einer Startvorrichtung, zum Empfangen eines AVH-Modus-Operationssignals von einer automatischen Fahrzeughaltevorrichtung (AVH) und zum Empfangen von Radinformationen, Längsbeschleunigungsinformationen und AVH-Umschaltinformationen von einer elektronischen Stabilitätssteuervorrichtung (ESC), und eine Bestimmungsvorrichtung, die konfiguriert ist zum Bestimmen, ob das AVH-Modus-Operationssignal ein EIN-Operationssignal ist, wenn das Startoperationssignal ein AUS-Operationssignal ist, und zum Bestimmen, ob die zumindest eine von der Radinformation, der Längsbeschleunigungsinformation und der AVH-Umschaltinformation in einem normalen Zustand ist, wenn das AVH-Modus-Operationssignal das EIN-Operationssignal ist, und eine Steuervorrichtung, die konfiguriert ...

Verfahren zum Abbremsen eines sich mit geringer Geschwindigkeit bewegenden Fahrzeugs

Verfahren zum Abbremsen eines sich mit geringer Geschwindigkeit (vV) bewegenden Fahrzeugs (10) insbesondere unter Verwendung eines hydraulisch oder pneumatisch betriebenen Bremssystems (26), wobei das Fahrzeug (10) umfasst- eine Anzahl von Rädern (20),- einen Motor (12),- einen mit den Rädern (20) zusammenwirkenden Antriebsstrang (18),- einen zwischen dem Motor (12) und dem Antriebsstrang (18) angeordneten Drehmomentwandler (16), mit welchem das vom Motor (12) bereitgestellte Drehmoment ganz oder teilweise auf den Antriebsstrang (18) übertragbar ist, wobei der Antriebsstrang (18) das übertragene Antriebsmoment (MA) zumindest auf einige der Räder (20) überträgt,- ein Bremssystem (26) zum Abbremsen zumindest einiger der Räder (20) mit einem Bremsmoment (MB),- einen Geschwindigkeitssensor (32) zum Bestimmen der Geschwindigkeit (vV) des Fahrzeugs (10) und zum Erzeugen von entsprechenden Geschwindigkeitssignalen, und- eine Steuereinheit (36), mit welcher das auf den Antriebsstrang (18) übertragene ...

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Bremsen eines Fahrzeugs

Verfahren zum Bremsen eines Fahrzeugs (200), aufweisend die Schritte:- Zuführen von Umfelddaten des Fahrzeugs (200) an eine Bremsvorrichtung (100); und- Generieren von Ansteuersignalen einer Bremse (20) unter Verwendung der Umfelddaten;- wobei die Umfelddaten des Fahrzeugs (200) von einer außerhalb des Fahrzeugs (200) angeordneten Servereinrichtung (210) bereitgestellt werden.

FAHRDYNAMISCHE STELLGLIED-STEUERSYSTEME UND -VERFAHREN

Ein Fahrzeugsteuersystem beinhaltet ein erstes Fehlermodul, das einen ersten Gierfehler basierend auf der Differenz zwischen einer Gierrate des Fahrzeugs und einer Soll-Gierrate bestimmt. Ein zweites Fehlermodul bestimmt einen zweiten Gierfehler basierend auf dem ersten Gierfehler und einem Soll-Gierfehler. Ein Soll-Gierfehler-Modul stellt den Soll-Gierfehler basierend auf dem Qualifikationsniveau eines Fahrzeugführers ein. Ein Einstellmodul erhöht und verringert selektiv eine Soll-Einstellung, wenn der zweite Gierfehler größer als ein erster vorgegebener Schwellenwert ist. Ein Stellglied-Steuermodul steuert in Reaktion auf das Erhöhen der Solleinstellung ein dynamisches Stellglied des Fahrzeugs an.

Fahrzeugspurwechselpfad-Planungsalgorithmus für ein autonom-fahrendes Fahrzeug

Es werden ein System und Verfahren für ein Bereitstellen eines Pfadplanens und für ein Erzeugen zum automatischen Fahrspurzentrieren und/oder für Fahrspurwechselzwecke für ein Fahrzeug, das auf einer Fahrbahn fährt, offenbart, wobei das Verfahren Fahrbahnmesswerte von einer visuellen Kamera innerhalb eines effektiven Bereichs der Kamera und Fahrbahnmesswerte von einer Kartendatenbasis über den Bereich der Kamera hinaus verwendet. Das Verfahren benutzt die Fahrbahnmesswerte von der Kamera, um einen gewünschten Pfad entlang eines ersten Segments der Fahrbahn zu bestimmen, und identifiziert ein Ende des ersten Segments, basierend darauf, wie genau die Kamera die Fahrbahn definiert. Das Verfahren benutzt dann die Fahrbahnmesswerte von der Kartendatenbasis, um den gewünschten Pfad entlang eines zweiten Segments der Fahrbahn zu bestimmen, welches an dem Ende des ersten Segments beginnt, wobei ein Übergang von dem ersten Segment zu dem zweiten Segment sanft ist.

Verfahren und Steuerungssystem zum Betreiben eines Kraftfahrzeugs

Vorgeschlagen wird ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Kraftfahrzeugs mit einem Antriebsaggerat (1), mit einem zwischen dem Antriebsaggerat (1) und einen Abtrieb (2) des Kraftfahrzeugs geschalteten Getriebe (3), und mit einer auf den Abtrieb (2) abhängig von einer fahrerseiteigen Betätigung eines Bremspedals (6) einwirkenden Betriebsbremse (7), wobei abhängig von definierten Betriebsbedingungen des Kraftfahrzeugs bei betätigtem Bremspedal (6) im Getriebe (3) automatisch eine Schubrückschaltung ausgeführt wird. Dabei ist vorgesehen, dass ein in Folge der Ausführung der Schubrückschaltung zur Verfügung stehendes Trägheitsmoment ermittelt wird, und dass ein über die Betriebsbremse (7) am Abtrieb (2) des Kraftfahrzeugs aufgebrachtes Bremsmoment abhängig von dem in Folge der Ausführung der Schubrückschaltung zur Verfügung stehenden Trägheitsmoment reduziert wird.

Fahrzeugfahrassistenzsystem, Verfahren zum Unterstützen des Fahrens eines Fahrzeugs und Computerprogrammprodukt

Bereitgestellt wird ein Fahrzeugfahrassistenzsystem, das eine Steuer- bzw. Regeleinheit enthält, die konfiguriert ist, eine Fahrassistenzsteuerung bzw. - regelung basierend auf einem Gleichgewichtszustand zwischen einer erforderlichen Fahrfertigkeit des Fahrers zum Fahren eines Fahrzeugs basierend auf einer Verkehrsumgebung um das Fahrzeug herum und einer Fahrunterstützung, die dem Fahrer durch das Fahrzeug bereitgestellt wird, und einer momentanen Fahrfertigkeit des Fahrers durchzuführen. Die Steuer- bzw. Regeleinheit enthält einen Prozessor, der konfiguriert ist, ein Gleichgewichtsbestimmungsmodul auszuführen, um den Gleichgewichtszustand zwischen der erforderlichen Fahrfertigkeit und der momentanen Fahrfertigkeit basierend auf einer physikalischen Größe betreffend eine Fahroperation durch den Fahrer zu bestimmen.

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.

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.

Vorrichtung, Betriebsverfahren sowie ein korrespondierendes Computerprodukt für eine Interaktion zwischen einem zumindest teilweise automatisiert fahrbaren Fahrzeugs und einem Nutzer des Fahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung und ein Betriebsverfahren sowie ein korrespondierendes Computerprodukt zu einer Interaktion zwischen einem zumindest teilweise automatisiert fahrbaren Fahrzeugs mit einem von dem Nutzer des Fahrzeugs bedienbaren Bedienelement zur Beeinflussung zumindest der Querführung des Fahrzeugs. Dabei kann auf eine Bedienhandlung an dem Bedienelement oder abhängig von einer Steuereinheit zur Steuerung eines zumindest teilweise automatisierten Fahrens ein Radstellwinkel und/oder ein Antriebsmoment oder Bremsmoment an zumindest einem Rad des Fahrzeugs steuerbar sein. Dabei ist abhängig von dem Maß des haptischen Kontakts zwischen dem Nutzer des Fahrzeugs und dem Bedienelement zumindest eine Bewegung des Fahrzeugs auf Basis der einen oder mehrerer Bedienhandlungen des Nutzers und/oder auf Basis der Daten einer Steuereinheit zur Steuerung eines zumindest teilweise automatisierten Fahrens ausführbar.

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 ...

Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Kraftfahrzeugs, Vorrichtung, Kraftfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Kraftfahrzeugs (1), das eine Antriebseinheit (6) mit zumindest einer Antriebseinrichtung (7), insbesondere elektrische Antriebsmaschine (7), eine Bremseinheit (12) mit zumindest einer Bremseinrichtung (13), und ein Stellelement (14) aufweist, das zwischen einer ersten Endstellung und einer zweiten Endstellung insbesondere stufenlos verlagerbar ist, wobei eine aktuelle Stellung des Stellelementes (14) erfasst wird, wobei ein erstes Steuergerät (17), insbesondere AntriebsSteuergerät (17), die Antriebseinrichtung (7) zum Erzeugen eines Beschleunigungsmoments ansteuert, wenn die aktuelle Stellung des Stellelementes (14) eine zwischen den Endstellungen vorgegebene Wechselstellung übersteigt, und wobei ein zweites Steuergerät (18), insbesondere Brems-Steuergerät (18), die Bremseinrichtung (13) zum Erzeugen eines Verzögerungsmoments ansteuert, wenn die aktuelle Stellung die Wechselstellung unterschreitet. Es ist vorgesehen, dass dem ersten ...

NAVIGATION EINES BEEINTRÄCHTIGTEN FAHRZEUGS

Ein System beinhaltet einen Computer, der dazu programmiert ist, erste Daten von einer ersten Quelle zu empfangen, bei der es sich um ein Fahrzeug handelt. Die ersten Daten identifizieren einen Fehler des Fahrzeugs. Der Computer ist dazu programmiert, zweite Daten von einer zweiten Quelle außerhalb des Fahrzeugs zu empfangen, die ein Gebiet um das Fahrzeug beschreiben. Der Computer ist dazu programmiert, auf Grundlage der ersten und der zweiten Daten einen Navigationsplan zu bestimmen. Der Computer ist dazu programmiert, eine Anweisung an das Fahrzeug zum Betätigen des Fahrzeugs gemäß dem Navigationsplan zu übertragen.

Improvements relating to the Control of Transmission Mechanism for Heavy Mechanically Propelled Vehicles.

... 129,016. Wilson, W. G. Sept. 21, 1917. Controlling-apparatus, arrangements of hand, foot, and transmission gear in conjunction with.- In lever mechanism for controlling brakes or clutches for steering motor-vehicles by differential driving, the levers are interconnected so that when one is moved to the ' off ' position it effects a partial application of another brake or clutch, the complete actuation of which is effected by another lever. The hand lever a is directly connected to a link b operating one of the brakes or clutches and to a floating link f which is connected to a second brake or clutch link d and to a pedal c. When the hand-lever a is moved to its ' off ' position it effects a partial operation of the link d, the operation being completed by the pedal c. By these means the pedal actuated brake &c. can be given considerable clearance and the operating mechanism designed with a large mechanical advantage. In a modification, the hand lever may operate either of two brakes &c ...

Controller and method

Apparatus and method for vehicle recovery

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION APPARATUS

Hybrid electric vehicle controller and method

Hybrid electric vehicle controller 140 can command electrical generator 123B, 123C to a charge storage device/battery 150 through enhanced charging operation S109 when a first set of conditions are met, the conditions comprising: stationary vehicle condition S105; user brake application S107; transmission 124 in an off-road driving mode S101 or in a drive/reverse condition S103. Conditions may also include battery low state of charge (SOC), or determination of selected driving modes. Driving modes may be sub-system control modes, e.g. transmission, steering, braking, powertrain, traction control, yaw control or suspension control. Engine speed may be predetermined for enhanced charging, possibly dependent on frequency/duration of previous enhanced charging operations, or on driving style. Claims are also included to a method of use, computer program, processor, and computer readable medium.

Controller and method

Motor vehicle controller capable of receiving surface friction signal, indicating coefficient of friction between wheel and road surface (surface_friction), and accelerator position, accel_ctrl_pos. Uses surface_friction to determine a powertrain torque limit, PT_TQ_MAX, at which wheel slip exceeds a predetermined amount, and determines instant torque, PT_TQ, depending on predetermined / mapped relationship with accel_ctrl_pos, where the torque to accelerator relationship is modified to reduce instant torque when demand is close to torque limit. Torque may also be reduced when accelerator position is in a predetermined range / proportion. Predetermined wheel slip value may depend on surface friction, vehicle speed (ref_speed), and/or nature of terrain / road surface. A signal indicating nature of terrain may also indicate amount of drag and vehicle driving mode. Driving mode may be selected manually or automatically, and may correspond to various control modes for vehicle subsystems such ...

Vehicle lane placement

A method and computer system for determining and controlling vehicle placement relative to roadway features such as lane markers, curbs or the roadway edge. The method comprises sending video 52 and light detecting and ranging (LIDAR) 50 data from sources affixed to a vehicle to a recurrent neural network (RNN) 54, which includes feedback between layers (see figure 3), and to a dynamic convolutional neural network (DCNN) 56 to identify a roadway feature. A softmax decision network 58 aggregates the outputs of the RNN and DCNN to determine the position of the vehicle on the roadway. This information is used to control the steering, braking and acceleration of the vehicle. The computer may extract a video frame image and a LIDAR frame image from the data (110, fig. 5; 210, fig. 6) and convert these into machine readable images (115, fig 5) for input into the RNN and DCNN. The method may also include comparing the vehicle position to a set of training data images to establish an error rate ...

Accident attenuation systems and methods

Various systems and methods are disclosed to mitigate potential accidents. In one implementation, a method determines a speed of a second vehicle approaching from behind a first vehicle and determines a distance between the first and second vehicles. The method determines whether the second vehicle can stop before colliding with the first vehicle. If the second vehicle cannot stop before colliding with the first vehicle, the method takes action to attenuate the potential collision by applying full brake force of the first vehicle, tightening seat belts, and/or turning the front wheels of the first vehicle to direct the first vehicle away from oncoming traffic. Action to attenuate a collision may be based on a geographic location of the first vehicle determined using a GPS system. A further method comprises determining whether the second vehicle can stop before colliding with the first vehicle; identifying any oncoming traffic; and if the second vehicle cannot stop and there is no oncoming ...

Collision mitigation and avoidance

A time to collision 510 is determined between a turning host vehicle and each of a plurality of targets 505. Based on a lateral distance and a longitudinal distance, a minimum distance 520 is determined between the turning host vehicle and each of the plurality of targets. A threat number is determined 530 for each target selected based on the time to collision and the minimum distance. A vehicle component is actuated based on the threat number 535. The actuation may occur when the threat or risk number is over a threshold value. The minimum distance may be based on the velocity and acceleration of the target or the turn rate of the host vehicle. It may also be based on a predicted distance between the host vehicle and the targets over a predetermined time period. This can be used to mitigate collisions, especially at intersections.

Autonomous vehicle with reconfigurable seats

An autonomous vehicle 100 comprises a passenger compartment 105 having an instrument panel 195 and at least one seat 110. When the vehicle 100 is operating in an autonomous mode the seat 110 is folded and moved by a motor to be stowed under the instrument panel 195. In order to accommodate the seats 110 under the instrument panel 195 other components such as accelerator pedal (120, fig 1) and brake pedal (125) may be moved further toward a front of the passenger compartment 105. In addition a steering 115 may be moved to make room for the sliding of the seat 110. The seat is configured to slide along rails 200 and when the seat 110 is stowed a back row of seats move toward a front of the vehicle 100. The motor is configured to move the seat 110 while the vehicle 100 is moving and to return the seat 110 to an original position. An autonomous controller receives signals from sensors and controls at least one subsystem according to the signals ...

Control system and method

Control system and method

A system comprises a speed controller generating a powertrain signal for causing a powertrain to develop drive torque and cause a vehicle to operate in accordance with a target speed value. The system commands the powertrain to develop an amount of positive drive torque or brake torque according to the powertrain signal in dependence at least in part on a signal indicative of the rate of acceleration of the vehicle or in dependence on a torque threshold having been increased or in dependence on a state of a first of two controllers. Excess acceleration during control by a low speed progress controller (12 see fig 3) is corrected by a reduced torque request step S107. The invention addresses a situation wherein speed or cruise control is required whilst speeds may need to be subjected to significant variation, for instance at low speeds.

A method of controlling a vehicle take-off from rest

Personal vehicle management

Detecting and responding to emergency vehicles in a roadway

A method for a host vehicle to yield to an emergency vehicle comprising detecting that an emergency vehicle is approaching based on first sensor data 302, determining the yield strategy based on second sensor data 304 and automatically controlling the vehicle to implement said strategy 305. The yield strategy may comprise the host vehicle changing lanes, slowing down or stopping. Further aspects define that the first sensor data may comprise data on the external environment in the vicinity of the host vehicle. The method may also include receiving vehicle to vehicle communication from the emergency vehicle in order to notify the host vehicle of its intended path, which may be then used to determine the yield strategy.

Ice and snow detection systems and methods

Method for activating an ice and snow detection system in response to receiving weather data indicating a likelihood of ice or snow on a roadway near a vehicle. The method receives data from multiple vehicle sensors and analyses the received data to identify ice or snow on the roadway. If ice or snow is identified on the roadway, the method adjusts vehicle operations and reports the ice or snow condition to a shared database. Said vehicle adjusting operating may include reducing the vehicle speed, engaging active clutches for a four wheel drive or avoiding sudden speed changes. The vehicle may be autonomous or may attempt to manoeuvre around the ice or snow. Another method activates an ice and snow detection system in response to receiving weather data indicating a likelihood of ice or snow on a roadway near a vehicle, receiving image data from a vehicle camera. The method comprises receiving LIDAR data and in combination with the camera image, detect ice or snow. This second method also ...

A system and method for assessing the interior of an autonomous vehicle

A vehicle comprises an interior Infrared (IR) camera and optionally a visible light camera. Images of an interior of the vehicle are captured using the cameras both before 302 and after 308 a passenger rides in the vehicle. The IR images from before and after are subtracted to obtain a difference image 310. Pixels above a threshold intensity may be clustered 312. Clusters having an above-threshold size are determined to be anomalies 314. Portions of images from the visible light camera corresponding to the anomalies are sent to a dispatcher 318, who may then clear the vehicle to pick up another passenger 320 or proceed to a cleaning station. Anomalies may be identified based on a combination of the IR images and visible light images. The system is particularly intended for use in an autonomous vehicle, where anomalies such as a spilled liquid can be detected remotely prior to the vehicle picking up the next occupant.

Bicycle stability control methods and systems

A system for hybrid electric vehicle fleet management

A fleet management system for ensuring the optimum efficiency and the most cost-effective operation of one or more hybrid electric vehicles. Each vehicle comprises a control system 100 configured to monitor, control, and optimise the management of the powertrain of the vehicle. The fleet management system comprising, a communications system for sending and receiving operational data and a fleet operations controller to increase efficiency, durability and to monitor cost of the fleet. The vehicle may use a fuel cell which can be fuelled by hydrogen. The system may use a simulation model 120 & 150-170 and utilise model predictive control.

STEPLESS TRANSMISSION WITH ACHIEVEMENT BYPASS AND ELECTRICAL ONE VARIATOR

VEHICLE WITH MEANS FOR DETERMINING AN INCLINATION, ON WHICH IT MOVES

OBSTRUCT-FAIR VEHICLE

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE RECOGNITION OF A DRIVING CONDITION

PEDAL MOUNTING PLATE WITH COUPLED FUNCTIONS

DEVICE FOR PASSING ON CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS FOR GAS, BRAKES AND/OR CLUTCH OF A VEHICLE

VEHICLE ADAPTED FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

A vehicle comprising a controller is disclosed, said controller being characterized by a steering input module (11) having a mechanical interface to which the exchangeable operating elements (12) for steering the vehicle can be attached and/or a brake input module (21) comprising a mechanical interface having touchless sensors (211a, b), to which the exchangeable operating elements (22) for braking can be attached, wherein per steering input module (11) and/or brake input module (21) at least one main controller board (131a, b, 231a, b, 321, 332) is provided in order to set the individual parameters with respect to the steering angle and straight-ahead position of the exchangeable operating elements (12) for steering the vehicle and in order to set the individual parameters with respect to the brake distance of the exchangeable operating elements (22) for braking. The invention further relates to a method for subsequently retrofitting a vehicle with the control system according to the invention ...

INTERLINKING CONTROL DEVICE FOR BRAKE AND CLUTCH IN TRACTOR-MOUNTED WORKING MACHINES

An interlinking control device in a tractor-mounted working machine having an engine with a governor, a braking mechanism for braking wheels, and a clutch operatively coupled between the engine and the wheels. The braking mechanism and the clutch are operated respectively by first and second control systems, which have ends coupled to a single human-operated swingable member. The clutch starts being disengaged when the swingable member starts swinging and is completely disengaged when the swingable member is positioned intermediately on a path of swinging movement thereof. The braking mechanism produces a maximum braking force when the swingable member reaches a terminal end of the path of swinging movement thereof.

SPARSE MAP FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE NAVIGATION

VEHICLE PLATOONING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.

TRANSPORTER VEHICLE AND TRANSPORTER VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD

A transporter vehicle includes: a vehicle; an object detection device which includes a detection area at a front side of the vehicle and detects an object at the front side of the vehicle; a process system capable of performing a process for reducing damage caused by a collision; a specific detection area setting unit which sets a specific detection area having a width of a first dimension in a width direction of the vehicle and a length of a second dimension in a traveling direction of the vehicle in the detection area; a collision determination unit which determines whether an object exists in the specific detection area based on a detection result of the object detection device; and a control unit which outputs a signal for reducing damage caused by the collision to the process system based on a determination result of the collision determination unit.

Einrichtung zum Bremsen von Motorfahrzeugen.

PARKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE

Driver assistance system and methods for collision avoidance

VISION-BASED WET ROAD SURFACE CONDITION DETECTION USING TIRE SIDE SPLASH

METHOD FOR THE AUTOMATED ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF A BRAKING SYSTEM AND ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLABLE BRAKING SYSTEM IN A UTILITY VEHICLE

Motor vehicle, has monitoring unit monitoring rotational speed of wheels, and processing unit measuring gradient of vehicle by measuring acceleration of vehicle running along gradient, when engine is disengaged

Procédé de détermination de la pente sur laquelle se déplace un véhicule automobile, comprenant une étape (44) de détection d'un débrayage, une étape (46) de mesure de la variation de la vitesse du véhicule sur la pente à l'occasion du débrayage, une étape (48) d'estimation de la charge véhicule, et une comparaison (50) à des courbes d'étalonnage enregistrées en mémoire et fournissant des valeurs de décélération pour différentes pentes et différentes charges de véhicules à différentes vitesses de véhicule.

Device of manual control of clutch and the brake pedals of a motor vehicle

SYSTEM AND PROCESS OF ORDERING Of a FOUR-WHEELED VEHICLE DRIVING

Control device for car

PROCESS AND BRAKE Of a MOTOR VEHICLE HAVE ELECTRIC OR HYBRID TRACTION

Procédé de freinage d'un véhicule automobile équipé d'un système de traction électrique ou hybride, et comportant un système de freinage hydraulique, un système de freinage électrique permettant la récupération d'énergie électrique, une pédale de frein, des systèmes d'aide à la conduite du véhicule, un système électronique de contrôle de la stabilité du véhicule, le procédé comprenant les étapes suivantes : - sélection d'une des consignes de couple entre une consigne de couple de la pédale (c_pédale) relative à la position ou l'effort exercé sur la pédale de frein et une consigne de couple relative aux systèmes d'aide à la conduite (c_aides), - élaboration d'une consigne de couple de freinage hydraulique (c_sub) indépendante de l'état de la pédale par le système de traction électrique ou hybride, - acquisition d'informations (d_stabilité) relatives à la stabilité du véhicule, - élaboration d'une consigne de couple de freinage hydraulique (c_fr_hyd) et d'une consigne de couple de freinage ...

Motor vehicle operating pedal assembly has additional links between accelerator and brake and accelerator and clutch pedals to reduce braking distance and prevent accidental over-revving of the engine

L'invention concerne un pédalier pour véhicule automobile, comprenant des pédales d'embrayage (1), de frein (2), et d'accélérateur (3) dont chacune est montée à rotation autour d'un pivot correspondant (X1, X2, X3) entre une position de repos et une position d'actionnement maximal, en passant par une multitude de positions intermédiaires. Le pédalier selon l'invention comprend, entre la pédale d'accélérateur (3) et la pédale de frein (2), une liaison (4) qui place la pédale de frein (2) dans une position intermédiaire ou dans sa position de repos, selon que la pédale d'accélérateur (3) est elle-même, ou non, dans sa position de repos.

Hand control of vehicle for handicapped person - has hand lever pivoted to floor operating brake or accelerator pedals

Semi-automatic device for the operation without tiredness of the clutch and the brake of the motor vehicles by disabled person

Device for the control of the cars without the use of the feet

차량의 제어 장치

... 클러치(32)를 갖는 자동 변속기(2)와, 엔진(1)의 정지 시에 브레이크력을 유지하는 브레이크 장치(6)를 구비한다. 엔진(1)의 자동 정지 및 재시동을 행하는 엔진 제어부(11)와, 재시동 시에 브레이크력의 유지를 해제하는 해제 제어부(14)를 구비한다. 해제 제어부(14)는 엔진(1)의 재시동 시에 있어서, 클러치(32)의 결합 상태가 소정 상태가 될 때까지 액셀러레이터 오프인 경우에는 클러치(32)의 결합 상태가 소정 상태일 때에 브레이크력의 유지를 해제하고, 클러치(32)의 결합 상태가 소정 상태가 될 때까지 액셀러레이터 온인 경우에는, 클러치(32)의 결합 상태가 소정 상태보다도 약한 결합 상태일 때에 브레이크력의 유지를 해제한다.

VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THEREOF

ROUGH ROAD DETECTION USING SUSPENSION SYSTEM INFORMATION

Direct sensing of rough road conditions are used to modify operation of a wheel slip control system. At least one suspension sensor (139) senses an operating parameter of the suspension system. A road surface classifier is responsive to the suspension sensor (139) for generating a road surface signal representing a roughness of a road surface over which the vehicle travels. A braking system includes a wheel speed sensor and a brake actuator. An active braking control detector wheel slip in response to the wheel speed sensor (108) during at least one of braking or accelerating of the vehicle and modulates the brake actuator in response to the detected wheel slip. The active braking control is responsive to the road surface signal for modifying modulation f the brake actuator as a function of the road surface signal.

Safe state to safe state navigation

Systems and methods are provided for navigating a host vehicle. In some embodiments, the system may include at least one processing device programmed to: receive at least one image representative of an environment of the host vehicle; determine a navigational action of the host vehicle; analyze the at least one image to identify a target vehicle in the environment of the host vehicle; determine a next-state distance between the host vehicle and the target vehicle that would result if the navigational action was taken; determine a maximum braking capability of the host vehicle, a maximum acceleration capability of the host vehicle, and a speed of the host vehicle; determine a stopping distance for the host vehicle; determine a speed of the target vehicle; and implement the navigational action if the determined stopping distance for the host vehicle is less than the next-state distance summed with a target vehicle travel distance.

Roll increasing tendency estimation apparatus

According to a roll increasing tendency estimation apparatus, a state variable is calculated in response to magnitude of a rolling moment of the vehicle, to provide a roll input magnitude, and a state variable is calculated in response to variation in time of the rolling moment, to provide a roll input velocity. A roll increasing tendency of a vehicle is estimated on the basis of a relationship between the calculated roll input magnitude and the calculated roll input velocity. On the basis of a relationship between the roll input magnitude and roll input velocity, at least one of a braking force control and a driving force control may be performed, to restrain the roll increasing tendency of the vehicle.

Monitoring of Neural-Network-Based Driving Functions

The invention relates to a control system for controlling a brake, a steering and/or a drive of an autonomous or automated vehicle. This involves an artificial-intelligence-based first control apparatus being monitored by virtue of a criticality of a driving situation being determined on the basis of simple calculation values, wherein a specific criticality of the driving situation, or an inappropriate reaction by the first control apparatus to the driving situation, can result in changeover to a second control apparatus that undertakes the control of the vehicle on the basis of a deterministic calculation rule.

VEHICLE

A vehicle includes a first display circuit and a second display circuit. The first display circuit is disposed at a position capable of being visually checked by a driver. The second display circuit is disposed at a position capable of being visually checked by a driver. The first display circuit can display at least information about autonomous driving. The second display circuit can display at least information other than the information about the autonomous driving. First display circuit has first redundancy. The second display circuit has second redundancy lower than the first redundancy. 1. A vehicle comprising:a seat on which a driver sits;a powertrain unit that is electrically controlled;a steering unit that is electrically controlled;a braking unit that is electrically controlled;a first display circuit disposed at a position to be visually checked by the driver;a second display circuit disposed at a position to be visually checked by the driver;a first control circuit that is connected to the first display circuit; anda second control circuit that is connected to the second display circuit,whereinthe vehicle is configured to perform autonomous driving by electrically controlling the powertrain unit, the steering unit, and the braking unit,the first display circuit displays at least information about the autonomous driving,the second display circuit displays at least information other than the information about the autonomous driving,the first control circuit operates on a first operating system,the second control circuit operates on a second operating system larger in scale than the first operating system,the first display circuit has first redundancy, andthe second display circuit has second redundancy lower than the first redundancy.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe first operating system is a real-time operating system, andthe second operating system is a non-real-time operating system.3. The vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe first ...

Travel control system for vehicle

A travel control system for a vehicle is configured to control travel of a vehicle with respect to a congestion section using information about the congestion section acquired from an outside of the vehicle by communication. The system includes a congestion position estimation unit and a reliability determination unit. The congestion position estimation unit is configured to, when the information about the congestion section cannot be acquired within a prescribed time, estimate a position of the congestion section using a probability distribution model of the congestion section. The reliability determination unit is configured to determine a reliability of the position of the congestion section estimated by the congestion position estimation unit based on a change of the probability distribution model over time.

RECOGNITION AND PREDICTION OF LANE CONSTRAINTS AND CONSTRUCTION AREAS IN NAVIGATION

Systems and methods use cameras to provide autonomous and/or driver-assist navigation features. In some implementations, techniques for predicting the location of first roadway lane constraints are provided. The system may receive multiple images of a roadway in a vicinity of a vehicle, recognize a first roadway lane constraint, and, when lane prediction conditions are determined to be satisfied, predict a location of a second roadway lane constraint. In some implementations, techniques for detecting and responding to construction zones are provided. The system may receive multiple images of a roadway in a vicinity of a vehicle, recognize indicators of a construction zone in the images, determine that the vehicle is proximate to a construction zone, and output a signal indicating that the vehicle is proximate to a construction zone ...

Система управления автономным транспортным средством (варианты)

1. Система управления автономным транспортным средством, содержащая вычислительное устройство в транспортном средстве, причем вычислительное устройство содержит процессор и память и выполнено с возможностью:выдачи команд на по меньшей мере один орган управления транспортного средства для автономной работы транспортного средства;обнаружения изменения положения по меньшей мере одного органа управления транспортного средства;определения, следует ли модифицировать работу транспортного средства по меньшей мере частично согласно изменению положения по меньшей мере одного органа управления транспортного средства; имодифицирования автономной работы транспортного средства согласно изменению положения.2. Система по п. 1, в которой по меньшей мере один орган управления транспортным средством является по меньшей мере одним из рулевого управления, акселератора и тормоза.3. Система по п. 1, в которой модификация работы транспортного средства содержит прекращение автономной работы транспортного средства.4. Система по п. 1, в которой вычислительное устройство дополнительно выполнено с возможностью отображения сообщения пользователю, запрашивающему входные данные касательно того, должна ли работа транспортного средства выполняться согласно изменению положения по меньшей мере одного органа управления.5. Система по п. 1, в которой:вычислительное устройство дополнительно выполнено с возможностью определения скорости изменения положения по меньшей мере одного органа управления транспортного средства, иопределение, следует ли модифицировать работу транспортного средства согласно изменению положения, содержит РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК B60Q 1/48 (13) 154 876 U1 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ (21)(22) Заявка: ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2014137662/11, 17.09.2014 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 17.09.2014 (72) Автор(ы): ЙОПП Вилфорд Трент (US) (73) Патентообладатель(и): ФОРД ГЛОУБАЛ ТЕКНОЛОДЖИЗ, ...

Optimal corner control for vehicles

A method to control a vehicle having a plurality of wheels includes monitoring desired vehicle dynamics, determining a desired corner force and moment distribution based upon the desired vehicle dynamics and a real-time closed form dynamics optimization solution, and controlling the vehicle based upon the desired corner force and moment distribution. The real-time closed form dynamics optimization solution is based upon a minimized center of gravity force error component, a minimized control energy component, and a maximized tire force reserve component.

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.

System and method for adjusting braking pressure

A vehicle control system includes a forward vehicle sensor transmitting a forward vehicle message based on a distance to a forward vehicle. An adaptive cruise controller receives the forward vehicle message and receives at least one additional message indicating a respective status of the vehicle, the adaptive cruise controller sets a braking pressure for an adaptive cruise controller braking event above a default braking pressure if the adaptive cruise controller determines, based on the at least one of the additional messages, that the vehicle will maintain stability during the adaptive cruise controller braking event.

System, Program Product, And Method For Dynamic Control Of Vehicle

In a control system, a first estimator estimates, as a first controlled force, a force being applied to a controlled object. A second estimator estimates, as a second controlled force, a force being transferred to the controlled object. An external force estimator estimates, as an external force, a force being exerted on the vehicle as the vehicle runs. A dynamics estimator estimates, based on the first controlled force, the second controlled force, and the external force, a value of a parameter that represents the dynamics of the controlled object. A compensator compensates for at least one of the first controlled force and the second controlled force such that the value of the parameter is within a preset target range.

Hybrid vehicles

A hybrid vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine, a traction motor, a starter motor, and a battery bank, all controlled by a microprocessor in accordance with the vehicle's instantaneous torque demands so that the engine is run only under conditions of high efficiency, typically only when the load is at least equal to 30% of the engine's maximum torque output. In some embodiments, a turbocharger may be provided, activated only when the load exceeds the engine's maximum torque output for an extended period; a two-speed transmission may further be provided, to further broaden the vehicle's load range. A hybrid brake system provides regenerative braking, with mechanical braking available in the event the battery bank is fully charged, in emergencies, or at rest; a control mechanism is provided to control the brake system to provide linear brake feel under varying circumstances.

VEHICLE INTERSECTION OPERATION

A computer includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to collect a plurality of images of one or more targets at an intersection, input the images to a machine learning program to determine a number of the targets to which a host vehicle is predicted to yield at the intersection based on time differences between the plurality of images, and transmit a message indicating the number of the targets. 1. A system , comprising a computer including a processor and a memory , the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to:collect a plurality of images of one or more targets at an intersection;input the images to a machine learning program to determine a number of the targets to which a host vehicle is predicted to yield at the intersection based on time differences between the plurality of images; andtransmit a message indicating the number of the targets.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions further include instructions to actuate a brake of the host vehicle to yield to the targets at the intersection.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions further include instructions to claim 1 , upon yielding to a first of the targets claim 1 , transmit a message indicating a new number of the targets to which the host vehicle is predicted to yield at the intersection.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions further include instructions to apply the machine learning program to predict an order of the targets to which the host vehicle is predicted to yield at the intersection.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the instructions further include instructions to predict the order based on respective differences of a distance between each target and a respective stopping point at the intersection.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the stopping point is one of a traffic sign and a road marking.7. The system of claim 4 , wherein the instructions further include instructions to predict the ...

E-ISG CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE

The present disclosure relates to an Extended Idle Stop and Go (E-ISG) control device and method for a vehicle. The E-ISG control device includes a Brake Pedal Sensor (BPS) that outputs an ON signal when a user depresses a brake pedal and outputs an OFF signal when the user does not depress the brake pedal and a controller that stops operation of an engine and opens an electronic clutch when the vehicle is not in N gear during travel and the ON signal is output from the BPS. 1. An Extended Idle Stop and Go (E-ISG) control device of a vehicle comprising:a Brake Pedal Sensor (BPS) configured to output an ON signal when a user depresses a brake pedal and output an OFF signal when the user does not depress the brake pedal; anda controller configured to stop operation of an engine and open an electronic clutch when the vehicle is not in neutral (N) gear during travel and the ON signal is output from the BPS.2. The E-ISG control device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to operate the engine again when the OFF signal is output from the BPS in a state in which the operation of the engine is stopped.3. The E-ISG control device of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to transmit a torque limit for restricting torque of the engine to an Engine Control Unit (ECU) when the engine is operated again.4. The E-ISG control device of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to request engagement of the electronic clutch from a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) in a state in which the torque of the engine is restricted.5. An Extended Idle Stop and Go (E-ISG) control method for a vehicle comprising:obtaining, with a controller, gear information from a Transmission Control Unit (TCU);receiving, with the controller, a signal from a Brake Pedal Sensor (BPS); andstopping, with the controller, operation of an engine and opening an electronic clutch when the vehicle is not in neutral (N) gear during travel and the signal received from the BPS is an ON signal.6. ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING MOVEMENT OF USER OF VEHICLE

Disclosed herein is an apparatus for predicting movement of a user of a vehicle. The apparatus may include an acceleration sensor that senses an acceleration of the vehicle, a braking controller that automatically controls a deceleration of the vehicle, a steering controller that automatically controls a direction of the vehicle, and a control circuit electrically connected to the acceleration sensor, the braking controller, and the steering controller, where the control circuit may monitor an operation of the braking controller, and predict a movement of the user of the vehicle based on a longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle sensed by the acceleration sensor and a first predetermined parameter when braking by the braking controller is detected. 1. An apparatus for predicting movement of a user of a vehicle , comprising:an acceleration sensor configured to sense an acceleration of the vehicle;a braking controller configured to automatically control a deceleration of the vehicle;a steering controller configured to automatically control a direction of the vehicle; and monitor an operation of the braking controller, and', 'predict a movement of the user of the vehicle based on a longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle sensed by the acceleration sensor and a first predetermined parameter when braking by the braking controller is detected., 'a control circuit electrically connected to the acceleration sensor, the braking controller, and the steering controller, wherein the control circuit is configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is further configured to detect an operation of the braking controller by monitoring an operation command signal of the braking controller.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is further configured to:monitor an operation of the steering controller, andpredict the movement of the user of the vehicle based on the longitudinal acceleration and a second predetermined parameter when steering ...

VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD

A control device for a vehicle including an engine, drive wheels, and brake devices includes an electronic control unit configured to: execute braking force maintaining control for operating the brake devices; execute first idling control for converging an engine speed to a first target idling speed while the vehicle is traveling; execute second idling control for converging the engine speed to a second target idling speed while the vehicle is stopped; restart the engine and execute the second idling control when executing the braking force maintaining control, while the vehicle is stopped; restart the engine and execute the first idling control without executing the braking force maintaining control, while the vehicle is traveling; and execute engine speed control for setting the first target idling speed higher than the second target idling speed, in a state where drive torque output from the engine is transmitted to the drive wheels. 1. A control device for a vehicle including an internal combustion engine , drive wheels , and brake devices , the control device comprising (i) execute braking force maintaining control for operating the brake devices;', '(ii) execute first idling control for converging an engine speed to a first target idling speed while the vehicle is traveling;', '(iii) execute second idling control for converging the engine speed to a second target idling speed while the vehicle is stopped;', '(iv) restart the internal combustion engine and execute the second idling control when executing the braking force maintaining control, while the vehicle is stopped;', '(v) restart the internal combustion engine and execute the first idling control without executing the braking force maintaining control, while the vehicle is traveling; and', '(vi) execute engine speed control for setting the first target idling speed to an engine speed higher than the second target idling speed, when drive torque output from the internal combustion engine is transmitted to ...

Automated Vehicle Response To Imminent Rear-End Collision

A system for automated operation of a host-vehicle includes a vehicle-control device, an object-detection device, and a controller. The vehicle-control device is operable to control one or more of acceleration of the host-vehicle, braking of the host-vehicle, and steering of the host-vehicle. The object-detection device is operable to detect a rearward-vehicle located behind the host-vehicle. The controller is configured to determine when the object-detection device indicates that a rear-end collision into the host-vehicle by the rearward-vehicle is imminent, and operate the vehicle-control device to reduce the effect of the rear-end collision experienced by an operator of the host-vehicle when the rear-end collision is imminent. 1. A system for automated operation of a host-vehicle , said system comprising:a vehicle-control device operable to control one or more of acceleration of the host-vehicle, braking of the host-vehicle, and steering of the host-vehicle;an object-detection device operable to detect a rearward-vehicle located behind the host-vehicle;a controller configured to determine when the object-detection device indicates that a rear-end collision into the host-vehicle by the rearward-vehicle is imminent, and operate the vehicle-control device to reduce the effect of the rear-end collision experienced by an operator of the host-vehicle when the rear-end collision is imminent.2. The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the vehicle-control device consists of one or more ofan accelerator-control device operable to over-ride operation of an accelerator-pedal by an operator of the host-vehicle;a brake-control device operable to over-ride operation of a brake-pedal by the operator of the host-vehicle; anda steering-control device operable to over-ride operation of a steering-wheel by the operator of the host-vehicle.3. The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to operate the vehicle-control device to maintain a ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING A MOTOR VEHICLE

A device for stabilizing a vehicle after a collision against a lateral carriageway boundary, includes a lane recognition system, with which information relating to the course of the lane is determined or detected. A collision detection unit identifies a collision of the vehicle against the lateral lane carriageway boundary on the basis of signals from at least one sensor or on the basis of a driving state variable. The device also includes a steering actuator for steering a steering system and a brake actuator for controlling one or more wheel brakes. A target path determination unit determines a target path for the vehicle on the basis of the course of the lane determined or detected before or at the time of the collision. A controller guides the vehicle onto the target path and/or stabilizes the vehicle via a steering intervention and/or individual wheel brake interventions. 1. A device for stabilizing a motor vehicle , comprising:a driving lane recognition system configured to determine or detect the course of a driving lane utilizing information relating to the course of the driving lane;a collision detection unit configured to identify a collision of the vehicle utilizing signals from at least one sensor or on the basis of a driving state variable;an electrically controllable steering actuator configured to actuate a steering system;an electrically controllable brake actuator configured to actuate one or a number of wheel brakes;a target path determination unit configured to determine a target path for the vehicle on the basis of the course of the driving lane as determined before or at the time of the collision; anda controller configured to guide the vehicle onto the target path and/or stabilize the vehicle by a steering intervention including actuating the steering system and/or a braking intervention including actuating the brake actuator on individual wheels.2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a curve in the course of the driving lane is ...

ELECTRONIC STABILITY SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE HAVING A STRADDLE SEAT

A vehicle has a frame, at least two wheels, a motor, a straddle seat defining a driver seat portion and a passenger seat portion at least partially rearward of the driver seat portion, left and right passenger footrests connected to the frame, the left and right passenger footrests each being movable between a stowed position and a deployed position, a passenger footrest position sensor for sensing a position of at least one of the left and right passenger footrests, and an electronic stability system electronically connected to the passenger footrest position sensor for receiving a signal from the passenger footrest position sensor indicative of the position of the at least one of the left and right passenger footrests. An output of the electronic stability system is defined at least in part on the signal from the passenger footrest position sensor. 1. A vehicle comprising:a frame;at least two wheels attached to the frame;a motor operatively connected to at least one of the wheels;a straddle seat supported by the frame, the straddle seat defining a driver seat portion and a passenger seat portion at least partially rearward of the driver seat portion;left and right passenger footrests connected to the frame, the left and right passenger footrests each being movable between a stowed position and a deployed position;a passenger footrest position sensor for sensing a position of at least one of the left and right passenger footrests; andan electronic stability system electronically connected to the passenger footrest position sensor for receiving a signal from the passenger footrest position sensor indicative of the position of the at least one of the left and right passenger footrests, an output of the electronic stability system being defined at least in part on the signal from the passenger footrest position sensor.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein:the output of the electronic stability system is based at least in part on a calibration;the calibration being a ...

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

A vehicle control system having a subsystem controller for initiating control of a first group of at least one vehicle subsystem in a selected one of a plurality of subsystem control modes each corresponding to one or more different driving conditions; and an estimator module for evaluating at least one driving condition indicator to determine the extent to which each of the subsystem control modes is appropriate and for providing an output indicative of the subsystem control mode that is most appropriate. The estimator module is configured to increase the probability to which the at least one off-road driving mode is determined appropriate in dependence on at least one terrain indicator. In an automatic response mode the subsystem controller selects the most appropriate one of the subsystem control modes for each subsystem of the first group in dependence on the output. 1. A vehicle control system comprising:a subsystem controller configured to initiate control of a first group of at least one vehicle subsystem in a selected one of a plurality of subsystem control modes, wherein each of which subsystem control modes corresponds to one or more different driving conditions for the vehicle, the control modes including at least one on-road driving mode and at least one off-road driving mode;an estimator module configured to evaluate at least one driving condition indicator to determine the extent to which each of the subsystem control modes is appropriate and configured to provide an output indicative of the subsystem control mode that is most appropriate, said at least one driving condition indicator including at least one terrain indicator indicative of the type of terrain over which the vehicle is travelling,wherein said at least one terrain indicator comprises a signal indicative of whether one or more subsystems of a second group of one or more sub-systems is operational, the estimator module being configured to increase the probability to which said at least one ...

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

Embodiments of the present invention provide a vehicle control system comprising a speed control system, the speed control system being configured automatically to attempt to cause a vehicle to operate in accordance with a target speed value by causing a first vehicle speed value determined according to a first predetermined method to become or be maintained substantially equal to the predetermined target speed value at least in part by causing application of positive drive torque to one or more wheels by means of a powertrain, wherein the speed control system is configured to impose a constraint on the amount of driving torque that may be demanded of the powertrain in dependence on the target speed value and a second vehicle speed value determined according to a second predetermined method, said a second predetermined method being based on the mean speed of the driven wheels of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle control system comprising a speed control system ,the speed control system being configured automatically to attempt to cause a vehicle to operate in accordance with a target speed value by causing a first vehicle speed value determined according to a first predetermined method to become or be maintained substantially equal to the predetermined target speed value at least in part by causing application of positive drive torque to one or more wheels by means of a powertrain,wherein the speed control system is configured to impose a constraint on the amount of driving torque that may be demanded of the powertrain in dependence on the target speed value and a second vehicle speed value determined according to a second predetermined method, said a second predetermined method being based on the mean speed of the driven wheels of the vehicle.2. A system according to wherein the speed control system is configured to constrain the amount of driving torque that may be demanded of a powertrain when a predetermined condition is met in respect of the target speed value and ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING HUMAN DRIVING PATTERNS TO DETECT AND CORRECT ABNORMAL DRIVING BEHAVIORS OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

A system and method for using human driving patterns to detect and correct abnormal driving behaviors of autonomous vehicles are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: generating data corresponding to a normal driving behavior safe zone; receiving a proposed vehicle control command; comparing the proposed vehicle control command with the normal driving behavior safe zone; and issuing a warning alert if the proposed vehicle control command is outside of the normal driving behavior safe zone. Another embodiment includes modifying the proposed vehicle control command to produce a modified and validated vehicle control command if the proposed vehicle control command is outside of the normal driving behavior safe zone. 1. A system comprising:a data processor; and generate data corresponding to a normal driving behavior safe zone;', 'receive a proposed vehicle control command;', 'compare the proposed vehicle control command with the normal driving behavior safe zone; and', 'issue a warning alert if the proposed vehicle control command is outside of the normal driving behavior safe zone., 'a vehicle control module, executable by the data processor, the vehicle control module being configured to perform a vehicle control command validation operation for autonomous vehicles, the vehicle control command validation operation being configured to2. The system of being further configured to modify the proposed vehicle control command to produce a modified and validated vehicle control command if the proposed vehicle control command is outside of the normal driving behavior safe zone.3. The system of being further configured to capture data through vehicle sensor subsystems and driving simulation data to model typical human driving behaviors.4. The system of being further configured to plot data corresponding to typical human driving behaviors on a graph.5. The system of being further configured to determine a distance from a point on a graph corresponding to the proposed ...

SAFETY DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE

A safety device for a vehicle includes a sensor system and an evaluation and control unit that is coupled to the sensor system via an interface and that evaluates information from the sensor system in order to detect objects in the area ahead of the vehicle, calculates, on the basis of the information from the sensor system, a likely impact point of a detected object and/or a likely amount of overlap of the detected object and the vehicle, brings the vehicle into a defined slide-off position by way of a targeted intervention into the vehicle dynamics when the calculated likely impact point and/or the calculated amount of overlap satisfies at least one predefined condition. 110-. (canceled)11. A safety device for a vehicle , the safety device comprising:a sensor system; and [ detect an object in an area ahead of the vehicle;', 'calculate at least one of a likely impact point of the detected object and a likely amount of overlap of the detected object and the vehicle; and, 'based on information from the sensor system, 'responsive to a determination that the calculated at least one of likely impact point and likely amount of overlap satisfies at least one predefined condition, execute a targeted intervention into a vehicle dynamics to bring the vehicle into a defined slide-off position., 'a control unit coupled to the sensor system via at least one interface, wherein the control unit is configured to12. The safety device of claim 11 , wherein the intervention is in at least one of a braking system and a steering system of the vehicle.13. The safety device of claim 11 , wherein satisfaction of the at least one predefined condition is determined by a comparison of a distance of the likely impact point from a corresponding lateral edge of the vehicle to a threshold distance.14. The safety device of claim 11 , wherein the at least one predefined condition is that a distance of the likely impact point from a corresponding lateral edge of the vehicle is less than a threshold ...

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 Processing Method, Vehicle, Terminal, Server, System and Storage Medium

Disclosed are a driving processing method, a vehicle (), a mobile terminal (), a server (), a driving system and a computer-readable storage medium. The driving processing method comprises: receiving regional driving information, wherein the regional driving information comprises driving information of all vehicles within a preconfigured driving range (S); and displaying a vehicle distribution map according to the regional driving information, wherein the vehicle distribution map comprises a positional relationship between all the vehicles within the preconfigured driving range (S). 1. A vehicle movement processing method , comprising:receiving regional vehicle movement information, wherein the regional vehicle movement information comprises vehicle movement information of all vehicles within a preset vehicle movement range; andgenerating and displaying a map of vehicle distribution according to the regional vehicle movement information, wherein the map of vehicle distribution is used for graphically displaying a positional relationship of all vehicles within the preset vehicle movement range.2. The vehicle movement processing method according to claim 1 , further comprising:sending vehicle movement information of a present vehicle.3. The vehicle movement processing method according to claim 1 , wherein the vehicle movement information comprises inherent information and information of vehicle movement mode claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the inherent information comprises at least one of: an identification code of vehicle claim 1 , or a license plate number claim 1 , and the information of vehicle movement mode comprises positioning information.4. The vehicle movement processing method according to claim 3 , wherein the vehicle movement information further comprises one or more of: lane information claim 3 , speed information claim 3 , steering information claim 3 , speed change information claim 3 , or braking information of vehicle movement.5. The vehicle movement ...

Affecting Functions of a Vehicle Based on Function-Related Information about its Environment

Among other things, information is received that identifies or defines a function-related feature of an environment of a vehicle. Function-related information is generated that corresponds to the function-related feature. 1. A method comprisingreceiving information that identifies or defines a function-related feature of an environment of a vehicle, andgenerating function-related information that corresponds to the function-related feature.2. The method of in which the information is received from an automated process.3. The method of in which the information is received from a user interacting with a user interface.4. The method of in which the information is received from a combination of an automated process and a user interacting with a user interface.5. The method of in which the function-related information comprises a location that corresponds to the function-related feature.6. The method of in which the function-related feature comprises a geographic region that corresponds to the function-related feature.7. The method of in which the function-related feature comprises a road feature.8. The method of in which the information is received while the vehicle is traveling in the vicinity of the function-related feature.9. The method of comprising storing the generated function-related information in a database.10. The method of in which the database comprises a road network information database that includes information about road segments.11. The method of comprising feeding the function-related information through a communication network to a location where road network information is accumulated. This description relates to affecting functions of a vehicle based on function-related characteristics of its environment.An autonomous vehicle can drive safely without human intervention during part of a journey or an entire journey.An autonomous vehicle includes sensors, actuators, computers, and communication devices to enable automated generation and following of ...

Vehicle control method

The present invention relates to a method of controlling a vehicle. The method comprises stopping (12) an engine (2) of the vehicle (1) when a speed of the vehicle (1) is greater than or equal to a speed threshold, and inhibiting (17) starting of the engine (2) if the speed of the vehicle (1) falls below the speed threshold and a driver demand for braking force is less than or equal to a braking force threshold. Further aspects of the invention relate to a control system, a system and a vehicle.

AUTONOMOUS DRIVING SYSTEM AND METHOD IN PARKING LOT

The present disclosure provides an autonomous driving system and method in a parking lot. In particular, the autonomous driving system includes: a parking lot server to transmit parking lot information including parking lot map data to which a virtual lane is applied to a vehicle entering the parking lot when the vehicle entering the parking lot is sensed; and an autonomous driving apparatus to perform autonomous driving of the vehicle up to any one parking slot empty in the parking lot using the virtual lane. 1. An autonomous driving system in a parking lot , comprising:a parking lot server configured to transmit parking lot information including parking lot map data to which a virtual lane is applied to a vehicle entering the parking lot when the vehicle entering the parking lot is sensed; andan autonomous driving apparatus configured to perform autonomous driving of the vehicle up to an empty parking slot in the parking lot using the virtual lane.2. The autonomous driving system according to claim 1 , wherein the parking lot server configures a virtual central line on a driving road of the parking lot map data.3. The autonomous driving system according to claim 2 , wherein the virtual central line is a driving line of the virtual lane.4. The autonomous driving system according to claim 2 , wherein the parking lot server configures central lines of virtual lanes each spaced apart from the virtual central line by a predetermined distance in both directions perpendicular to the virtual central line in consideration of right turn or left turn of the vehicle.5. The autonomous driving system according to claim 1 , wherein the parking lot server comprises:a vehicle entering sensing unit configured to be installed at an entrance of the parking lot to sense the vehicle entering the parking lot;a wireless communicating unit configured to perform wireless communication with the autonomous driving apparatus provided in the vehicle;a map storing unit configured to store the ...

VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS

A vehicle control apparatus includes a driving state determining portion configured to determine whether the vehicle is in a drivable state at a present time or will be in a drivable state at a point in time after a predetermined period of time has passed from the present time, based on data indicative of a positional relationship between the vehicle and a surrounding environment, that is used in the autonomous driving mode; and a rotation speed reducing portion configured to reduce a rotation speed of the electric motor when it is determined that the vehicle is in an undrivable state at the present time or will be in an undrivable state at the point in time after the predetermined period of time has passed, and the rotation speed of the electric motor is equal to or greater than a predetermined rotation speed. 1. A vehicle control apparatus that controls a vehicle that is provided with an electric motor as a power source and is able to realize an automated driving mode in which autonomous driving without input from a driver is possible , comprising:a driving state determining portion configured to determine whether the vehicle is in a drivable state at a present time or will be in a drivable state at a point in time after a predetermined period of time has passed from the present time, based on data indicative of a positional relationship between the vehicle and a surrounding environment, that is used in the autonomous driving mode; anda rotation speed reducing portion configured to reduce a rotation speed of the electric motor when it is determined that the vehicle is in an undrivable state at the present time or will be in an undrivable state at the point in time after the predetermined period of time has passed, and the rotation speed of the electric motor is equal to or greater than a predetermined rotation speed.2. The vehicle control apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe rotation speed reducing portion includes at least one of a command portion ...

CONTROL SYSTEM OF AUTOMATED DRIVING VEHICLE

At the time of automated driving, a plurality of vehicle running paths which show changes along with time of a speed and advancing direction of the vehicle are generated based on the information on the surroundings of the vehicle which is detected by an external sensor. At the time of a manual driving mode, the running paths of the vehicle at the different driving scenes are stored as specific vehicle running paths which show the driving characteristics of the driver. At the time of automated driving, when the driving scene becomes a driving scene for which the specific vehicle running path is stored, a vehicle running path close to the stored specific vehicle running path is selected from among the plurality of generated vehicle running paths, and the vehicle is automatically driven along this selected vehicle running path. 1. A control system of an automated driving vehicle comprising an external sensor which detects information of surroundings of a host vehicle , a storage device which stores map information , and an electronic control unit , said electronic control unit comprising:a driving plan generation unit which generates a plurality of vehicle running paths which show changes along with time of a speed and advancing direction of the host vehicle based on the map information stored in the storage device and the information of surroundings of the host vehicle which is detected by the external sensor and decides on a single vehicle running path from among these plurality of vehicle running paths,a driving scene judgment unit which determines a driving scene of the vehicle based on the information of the surroundings of the host vehicle which is detected by the external sensor,a driving mode switching unit which switches a driving mode of the host vehicle between a manual driving mode where the vehicle is driven by operations of a driver and an automated driving mode where the vehicle is driven without operations of the driver, anda storage unit which stores a ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS OF CONTROLLING VEHICLE INCLUDING DRIVING MOTOR

A control method and apparatus of a vehicle including a drive motor are provided. The control apparatus includes a data detector that detects data to operate the vehicle and a controller that determines whether a braking condition is satisfied based on the data. The controller calculates a total braking amount and a regenerative braking allowance when the braking condition is satisfied and determines whether a shifting condition is satisfied when the braking condition is satisfied. A first actuator receives a control signal from the controller to adjust a hydraulic pressure supplied to each frictional element of the transmission and a second actuator receives the control signal from the controller to adjust the hydraulic pressure supplied to the wheel cylinder. An inverter receives the control signal from the controller to determine a switching operation of a switching element. 1. A method for controlling a vehicle including a drive motor , comprising:determining, by a controller, whether a braking condition is satisfied based on a vehicle speed, a position of an accelerator pedal, and a position of a brake pedal;determining, by the controller, whether a shifting condition is satisfied when the braking condition is satisfied;operating, by the controller, an inverter to increase torque of the drive motor to be maintained as a predetermined value when the shifting condition is satisfied;operating, by the controller, a first hydraulic pressure actuator to begin release of an off-going element and to begin engagement of the on-coming element when the torque of the drive motor becomes the predetermined value;calculating, by the controller, a friction braking torque that corresponds to a sum of a total braking torque corresponding to total braking amount and a coast regeneration torque eliminated as the torque of the drive motor is maintained as the predetermined value, and operating a second hydraulic pressure actuator to cause a wheel cylinder to generate the friction ...

CONTROLLER AND METHOD

A motor vehicle controller comprising data processing apparatus, the data processing apparatus configured to carry out the steps of: receiving a surface friction signal indicative of a coefficient of friction between a road wheel and a driving surface; receiving an accelerator position signal indicative of a position of an accelerator control with respect to an allowable range of positions; determining a powertrain torque limit value corresponding to an amount of powertrain torque at which slip of a driving wheel is expected to exceed a predetermined amount, the powertrain torque limit value being determined at least in part in dependence on the surface friction signal; and determining and outputting a powertrain torque demand signal corresponding to an instant amount of torque to be developed by a powertrain, the powertrain torque demand signal being determined in dependence at least in part on the accelerator position signal according to a predetermined relationship. 1. A motor vehicle controller comprising data processing apparatus , the data processing apparatus comprising:means for receiving a surface friction signal indicative of a coefficient of friction between a road wheel and a driving surface;means for receiving an accelerator position signal indicative of a position of an accelerator control with respect to an allowable range of positions;means for determining a powertrain torque limit value corresponding to an amount of powertrain torque at which slip of a driving wheel is expected to exceed a predetermined amount, the powertrain torque limit value being determined at least in part in dependence on the surface friction signal; andmeans for determining and outputting a powertrain torque demand signal corresponding to an instant amount of torque to be developed by a powertrain, the powertrain torque demand signal being determined in dependence at least in part on the accelerator position signal according to a predetermined relationship, the controller ...

JACKKNIFE DETECTION FOR VEHICLE REVERSING A TRAILER

A backup assist system for a vehicle reversing a trailer includes a hitch angle sensor providing a measured hitch angle of the trailer. The system also includes a controller determining a position of the measured hitch angle in relation to an unknown jackknife angle by monitoring a predetermined dynamic hitch angle characteristic derived from the measured hitch angle for a corresponding jackknife indicating characteristic. 1. A backup assist system for a vehicle reversing a trailer , comprising:a hitch angle sensor providing a measured hitch angle of the trailer; anda controller determining a position of the measured hitch angle in relation to an unknown jackknife angle by monitoring a predetermined dynamic hitch angle characteristic derived from the measured hitch angle for a corresponding jackknife indicating characteristic.2. The backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined dynamic hitch angle characteristic is a rate of change of the measured hitch angle.3. The backup assist system of claim 2 , wherein the jackknife indicating characteristic is the rate of change of the measured hitch angle approaching a peak value.4. The backup assist system of claim 2 , wherein the jackknife indicating characteristic is a derivative of the rate of change of the measured hitch angle approaching zero.5. The backup assist system of claim 4 , further including:estimating the jackknife angle based on the measured hitch angle when derivative of the rate of change of the measured hitch angle is within a predetermined range of zero; andestimating a distance between a hitch of the vehicle and a front axle of the trailer using the estimated jackknife angle in a kinematic model.7. The backup assist system of claim 1 , further including a brake control system claim 1 , wherein:the controller an alternate brake pulse scheme to the brake control system; andthe predetermined hitch angle characteristic is an aggregate direction of a trailer wiggle induced by the alternate brake ...

Vehicle and method of controlling the same

A vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes: a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver configured to receive a signal from a GNSS; a guide lamp installed on a front portion of the vehicle; and a controller electrically connected to the GNSS receiver and the guide lamp, wherein the controller is configured to: identify an entry of the vehicle into a parking lot based on a GNSS signal acquired by the GNSS receiver; and control the guide lamp to display a light line representing a path to be travelled by the vehicle and an area to be occupied by the vehicle on a road ahead of the vehicle based on the entry of the vehicle into the parking lot.

UTILIZATION OF BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM TO AFFECT STEERING OF A VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF

A method of controlling a vehicle during a braking operation includes providing a first and a second brake actuator, a brake input device, a steer input device, and a cross-drive transmission having two outputs and a controller. The method includes detecting a first output speed at the first output and a second output speed at the second output, and receiving a brake input request and a steer input request. The method also includes determining a differential output speed based on the first output speed and the second output speed, and comparing the differential output speed to a first threshold, the brake input request to a second threshold, and the steer input request to a third threshold. The method includes determining the first or the second output is locked during the braking operation, and controlling the first or the second brake actuator based on which output is determined to be locked. 1. A transmission system for a vehicle comprising:a transmission coupled to a first ground engagement mechanism of the vehicle and a second ground engagement mechanism of the vehicle that includes a first output to drive the first ground engagement mechanism and a second output to drive the second ground engagement mechanism;a first brake actuator coupled to the first output that is controllable to apply brake pressure to the first output;a second brake actuator coupled to the second output that is controllable to apply brake pressure to the second output;a first sensor coupled to the first output to detect a first output speed at the first output;a second sensor coupled to the second output to detect a second output speed at the second output;a third sensor configured to detect input at a brake input device;a fourth sensor configured to detect input at a steer input device; anda controller communicatively coupled to the first brake actuator, the second brake actuator, the first sensor, the second sensor, the third sensor, and the fourth sensor.2. The transmission system of ...

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 ...

CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING OR OBTAINING A RELIABLE STEERING OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHICH IS CAPABLE OF DRIVING AT LEAST SEMI-AUTONOMOUSLY

Control system and method which is adapted for use in a motor vehicle and intended to effect an at least semi-autonomous driving operation of the motor vehicle by means of assigned actuators on the basis of environmental data which are obtained from one or more environment sensors assigned to the motor vehicle, and wherein the control system is adapted and intended to detect a failure of a conventional steering system of the motor vehicle and attempt a change of direction of the vehicle, which corresponds to a desired steering angle, from current driving parameters by means of matched acceleration and/or deceleration interventions at individual wheel drives or wheel brakes, respectively, of the vehicle. 1. A control system which is adapted for use in a motor vehicle and intended to effect an at least semi-autonomous driving operation of the motor vehicle by means of assigned actuators on the basis of environmental data and intra-system sensor data which are obtained from one or more sensor/s assigned to the motor vehicle , and wherein the control system is adapted and intended to detect a failure of a conventional steering system of the motor vehicle and attempt a change of direction of the vehicle , which corresponds to a desired steering angle , from current driving parameters by means of matched acceleration and/or deceleration interventions at individual wheel drives or wheel brakes , respectively , of the vehicle.2. Control system according to claim 1 , in which the driving parameters include one or more of the parameters: vehicle speed claim 1 , vehicle acceleration claim 1 , yaw rate of the vehicle claim 1 , desired and actual steering angle claim 1 , speed of individual wheels of the vehicle claim 1 , and slip state of individual wheels of the vehicle relative to the ground.3. Control system according to claim 1 , in which the control system is adapted and intended to effect the matched acceleration and/or deceleration interventions in such a manner that ...

VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING INTER-VEHICLE DISTANCE CONTROL

A vehicle includes: a capturer configured to obtain height information of a preceding vehicle; a sensor configured to obtain at least one of position information or speed information of the preceding vehicle and a leading vehicle; and a controller configured to determine a first distance between the preceding vehicle and a subject vehicle, to determine a second distance between the preceding vehicle and the leading vehicle, to determine an acceleration of the preceding vehicle based on a relative speed and a relative distance of the preceding vehicle and the leading vehicle, and to control at least one of braking or steering of the subject vehicle when the second distance is less than or equal to a collision prediction distance between the preceding vehicle and the leading vehicle and the acceleration of the preceding vehicle is less than a predetermined value. 1. A vehicle comprising:a capturer configured to obtain height information of a preceding vehicle;a sensor configured to obtain at least one of position information or speed information of the preceding vehicle and a leading vehicle which is in front of the preceding vehicle; and determine a first distance between the preceding vehicle and a subject vehicle that is behind the preceding vehicle;', 'determine a second distance between the preceding vehicle and the leading vehicle, based on height information of the subject vehicle, the first distance, and the height information of the preceding vehicle;', 'determine an acceleration of the preceding vehicle based on a relative speed and a relative distance of the preceding vehicle and the leading vehicle; and', 'when the second distance is less than or equal to a collision prediction distance between the preceding vehicle and the leading vehicle and the acceleration of the preceding vehicle is less than a predetermined value, control at least one of braking or steering of the subject vehicle., 'a controller configured to2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , ...

Fallback protection system for platooning systems

A fallback safety system for a vehicle equipped with a platooning system is configured to detect an operating state and a functional failure of the platooning system of the vehicle and to detect a distance of the vehicle to a vehicle driving in front with a sensor system of the vehicle. Further, in the case of a detected functional failure of the platooning system during a convoy driving operation of the vehicle controlled by the platooning system, the fallback safety system is configured to initiate braking of the vehicle and to adjust a braking acceleration of the vehicle during the initiated braking depending on the detected distance of the vehicle to the vehicle driving in front.

Crowd sourcing data for autonomous vehicle navigation

A method of processing vehicle navigation information for use in autonomous vehicle navigation is provided. The method includes receiving, by a server, navigation information from a plurality of vehicles. The navigation information from the plurality of vehicles is associated with a common road segment. The method also includes storing, by the server, the navigation information associated with the common road segment. The method also includes generating, by the server, at least a portion of an autonomous vehicle road navigation model for the common road segment based on the navigation information from the plurality of vehicles. The method further includes distributing, by the server, the autonomous vehicle road navigation model to one or more autonomous vehicles for use in autonomously navigating the one or more autonomous vehicles along the common road segment.

ADAPTIVE NAVIGATION BASED ON USER INTERVENTION

Systems and methods are provided for autonomous navigation based on user intervention. In one implementation, a navigation system for a vehicle may include least one processor. The at least one processor may be programmed to receive from a camera, at least one environmental image associated with the vehicle, determine a navigational maneuver for the vehicle based on analysis of the at least one environmental image, cause the vehicle to initiate the navigational maneuver, receive a user input associated with a user's navigational response different from the initiated navigational maneuver, determine navigational situation information relating to the vehicle based on the received user input, and store the navigational situation information in association with information relating to the user input. 128.-. (canceled)29. A navigation system for a vehicle , the system comprising: receive from a camera, at least one environmental image associated with the vehicle;', 'determine a navigational maneuver for the vehicle based on analysis of the at least one environmental image;', 'cause the vehicle to initiate the navigational maneuver;', "receive a user input, associated with a user's navigational response different from the initiated navigational maneuver;", 'determine navigational situation information relating to the vehicle based on the received user input; and', 'store the navigational situation information in association with information relating to the user input., 'at least one processor programmed to30. The system of claim 29 , wherein the navigational maneuver is based on a recognized landmark identified in the at least one environmental image.31. The system of claim 29 , wherein the information relating to the user input includes information specifying at least one of a degree of a turn of the vehicle claim 29 , an amount of an acceleration of the vehicle claim 29 , and an amount of braking of the vehicle.32. The system of claim 29 , wherein the control system ...

Systems and methods for identifying landmarks

A system for identifying a landmark for use in autonomous vehicle navigation is provided. The system includes at least one processor programmed to receive at least one identifier associated with the landmark; associate the landmark with a corresponding road segment; update an autonomous vehicle road navigation model relative to the corresponding road segment to include the at least one identifier associated with the landmark; and distribute the updated autonomous vehicle road navigation model to a plurality of autonomous vehicles. The at least one identifier is determined based on acquisition, from a camera associated with a host vehicle, of at least one image representative of an environment of the host vehicle; analysis of the at least one image to identify the landmark in the environment of the host vehicle; and analysis of the at least one image to determine the at least one identifier associated with the landmark.

BRAKE TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM

A brake temperature monitoring system configured to monitor at least one of a rotor and hydraulic fluid of a brake mechanism for a vehicle. The system including a controller including a processor and an electronic storage medium, a vehicle velocity sensor, an ambient temperature sensor, and a pre-programmed module. The vehicle velocity sensor is configured to output a velocity signal to the processor. The ambient temperature sensor is configured to output an ambient temperature signal to the processor. The model is pre-programmed into the electronic storage medium, and is adapted to estimate the temperature of at least one of the rotor and the hydraulic fluid. The estimation is based on an ambient air temperature, and a pre-established relationship between a conductive heat transfer factor and a convective heat transfer factor. The convective heat transfer factor is a function of vehicle velocity. 1. A brake temperature monitoring system configured to monitor at least one of a rotor and hydraulic fluid of a brake mechanism for a vehicle , the brake temperature monitoring system comprising:a controller including a processor and an electronic storage medium;a vehicle velocity sensor configured to output a velocity signal to the processor;an ambient temperature sensor configured to output an ambient temperature signal to the processor; anda model pre-programmed into the electronic storage medium, wherein the model is adapted to estimate the temperature of at least one of the rotor and the hydraulic fluid, based on an ambient temperature measured by the ambient temperature sensor, and a pre-established relationship between a conductive heat transfer factor and a convective heat transfer factor, with the convective heat transfer factor being a function of vehicle velocity measured by the vehicle velocity sensor.2. The brake temperature monitoring system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the convective heat transfer factor is a linear function of the vehicle velocity.3. The ...

DRIVING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE METHOD FOR VEHICLE

In a driving assistance apparatus, an object detecting unit detects an object that is present in a periphery of an own vehicle based on an image captured by an imaging apparatus provided in the own vehicle. An avoidance control unit performs collision avoidance control for avoiding a collision between the detected object and the own vehicle when a collision between the object and the own vehicle is likely. A light distribution control unit switches irradiated light of an irradiation apparatus provided in the own vehicle between high beam and low beam based on a predetermined switching condition. The light distribution control unit performs switching suppression control to suppress switching of the irradiated light from high beam to low beam while the avoidance control unit is performing collision avoidance control in a case where the irradiated light is set to high beam. 1. A driving assistance apparatus for a vehicle that includes an irradiation apparatus that irradiates light toward an advancing direction of an own vehicle and an imaging apparatus that images a periphery of the own vehicle , the driving assistance apparatus comprising:an object detecting unit that detects an object that is present in the periphery of the own vehicle based on an image captured by the imaging apparatus;an avoidance control unit that performs collision avoidance control for avoiding a collision between the object detected by the object detecting unit and the vehicle when a collision between the object and the vehicle is likely; anda light distribution control unit that switches irradiated light of the irradiation apparatus between high beam and low beam based on a predetermined switching condition, whereinthe light distribution control unit performs switching suppression control to suppress switching of the irradiated light from high beam to low beam while the avoidance control unit is performing collision avoidance control in a case where the irradiated light is set to high beam.2. ...

Autonomous vehicle tail alignment navigation

A system for navigating an autonomous vehicle along a road segment is disclosed. The system may have at least one processor. The processor may be programmed to receive from an image capture device, images representative of an environment of the autonomous vehicle. The processor may also be programmed to determine a travelled trajectory along the road segment based on analysis of the images. Further, the processor may be programmed to determine a current location of the autonomous vehicle along a predetermined road model trajectory based on analysis of one or more of the plurality of images. The processor may also be programmed to determine a heading direction based on the determined traveled trajectory. In addition, the processor may be programmed to determine a steering direction, relative to the heading direction, by comparing the traveled trajectory to the predetermined road model trajectory at the current location of the autonomous vehicle.

Sparse map for autonomous vehicle navigation

A non-transitory computer-readable medium is provided. The computer-readable medium includes a sparse map for autonomous vehicle navigation along a road segment. The sparse map includes a polynomial representation of a target trajectory for the autonomous vehicle along the road segment, and a plurality of predetermined landmarks associated with the road segment. The plurality of predetermined landmarks are spaced apart by at least 50 meters, and the sparse map has a data density of no more than 1 megabyte per kilometer.

Self-aware system for adaptive navigation

Systems and methods are provided for self-aware adaptive navigation. In one implementation, a navigation system for a vehicle may include at least one processor. The at least one processor may be programmed to determine a navigational maneuver for the vehicle based, at least in part, on a comparison of a motion of the vehicle with respect to a predetermined model representative of a road segment. The at least one processor may be further programmed to receive, from a camera, at least one image representative of an environment of the vehicle. The at least one processor may be further programmed to determine, based on analysis of the at least one image, an existence in the environment of the vehicle of an navigational adjustment condition, cause the vehicle to adjust the navigational maneuver based on the existence of the navigational adjustment condition, and store information relating to the navigational adjustment condition.

AUTOMATION KIT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE

The present disclosure relates to an automation kit for an agricultural vehicle that includes a kit controller configured to receive feedback from at least one sensor, to receive a mission path, and to receive a location signal from a locating device, where the kit controller is configured to control a velocity of the agricultural vehicle based at least on the mission path, the feedback, and the location signal. The automation kit also includes a vehicle interface configured to communicatively couple the kit controller to a bus of the agricultural vehicle, where the bus is communicatively coupled to at least a brake controller configured to control a hydraulic valve of a braking system of the agricultural vehicle, and the kit controller is configured to control the velocity at least by selectively sending a signal to the brake controller to control the braking system. 1. An automation kit for an agricultural vehicle , comprising:a kit controller configured to receive feedback from at least one sensor, to receive a mission path, and to receive a location signal from a locating device, wherein the kit controller is configured to control a velocity of the agricultural vehicle based at least on the mission path, the feedback, and the location signal; anda vehicle interface configured to communicatively couple the kit controller to a bus of the agricultural vehicle, wherein the bus is communicatively coupled to at least a brake controller configured to control a hydraulic valve of a braking system of the agricultural vehicle, and the kit controller is configured to control the velocity at least by selectively sending a signal to the brake controller to control the braking system.2. The automation kit of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor claim 1 , a radio detection and ranging (RADAR) sensor claim 1 , a stereo-vision sensor claim 1 , a camera claim 1 , a 3-dimensional time of flight sensor claim 1 , a bumper ...

STANDARD SCENE-BASED PLANNING CONTROL METHODS FOR OPERATING AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

In one embodiment, motion planning and control data is received, where the motion planning and control data indicates that an autonomous vehicle is to move from a first point to a second point of a path within a predetermined route. In response to the motion planning and control data, the path from the first point to the second point is segmented into multiple path segments. For each of the path segments, one of predetermined driving scenes is identified that matches motion characteristics of the corresponding path segment. The motion planning and control data associated with the path segments is modified based on predetermined motion settings of the path segments. The autonomous vehicle is driven through the path segments of the path based on the modified motion planning and control data. 1. A computer-implemented method for operating an autonomous vehicle , the method comprising:receiving motion planning and control data indicating that an autonomous vehicle is to move from a first point to a second point of a path within a predetermined route;in response to the motion planning and control data, segmenting the path from the first point to the second point into a plurality of path segments;for each of the path segments, identifying one of a plurality of predetermined driving scenes that matches motion characteristics of the corresponding path segment;modifying the motion planning and control data associated with the path segments based on predetermined motion settings of the plurality of path segments; anddriving the autonomous vehicle through the path segments of the path based on the modified motion planning and control data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying one of a plurality of predetermined driving scenes that matches motion characteristics of the corresponding path segment comprises:searching in a driving scene database to identify a driving scene that matches characteristics of the path segment, wherein the driving scene database stores metadata ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING A CONTROL DEVICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

A method for operating a control device of a motor vehicle driving by automation. The method includes determining a location of the motor vehicle, and acquiring driving-environment data of the motor vehicle, a control characteristic of the control device of the motor vehicle being formed in such a way that a driving behavior of at least one other road user is influenced in defined manner. 111-. (canceled)12. A method for operating a control device of a motor vehicle driving by automation , comprising:determining a location of the motor vehicle;acquiring driving-environment data of the motor vehicle; andforming a control characteristic of the control device of the motor vehicle in such a way that a driving behavior of at least one other road user is influenced in defined manner.13. The method as recited in claim 12 , wherein the driving behavior of the at least one other road user is influenced in a manner specific to a cultural area.14. The method as recited in claim 12 , wherein the driving behavior of the at least one other road user is influenced in a manner specific to a country.15. The method as recited in claim 12 , wherein a traffic situation is apprehended with the aid of traffic messages.16. The method as recited in claim 12 , wherein the motor vehicle is operated in fully automated or semi-automated fashion.17. The method as recited in claim 12 , wherein at least one of the following actions of the motor vehicle is initiated by the control device: (i) putting on the blinkers claim 12 , (ii) braking claim 12 , (iii) emitting of visual warning signals claim 12 , and (iv) emitting acoustic warning signals.18. A control device for a motor vehicle drivable by automation claim 12 , the control device designed to receive data concerning a driving environment and a location of the motor vehicle claim 12 , determine trajectories for the motor vehicle claim 12 , and influencing a driving behavior of at least one other road user in defined manner.19. The control ...

NAVIGATION OF IMPAIRED VEHICLE

A system includes a computer programmed to receive first data from a first source that is a vehicle. The first data identifies a fault of the vehicle. The computer is programmed to receive second data from a second source outside the vehicle describing an area around the vehicle. The computer is programmed to determine, based on the first and second data, a navigational plan. The computer is programmed to transmit an instruction to the vehicle to actuate the vehicle according to the navigational plan. 1. A system , comprising a computer programmed to:receive first data from a first source that is a vehicle, the first data identifying a fault of the vehicle;receive second data from a second source outside the vehicle describing an area around the vehicle;determine, based on the first and second data, a navigational plan; andtransmit an instruction to the vehicle to actuate the vehicle according to the navigational plan.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second data includes a vehicle location.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the instruction to the vehicle includes an instruction to actuate one or more of a propulsion claim 1 , a brake system claim 1 , and a steering system.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first data includes a location of the vehicle.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second data includes data describing navigation of at least one other vehicle.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a second computer that is in the vehicle and programmed to transmit the first data in response to a determination that the vehicle cannot operate in a normal mode.7. The system of claim 6 , the second computer further programmed to actuate a brake system of the vehicle to bring the vehicle to a stop upon at least one of a detection of an object in a path of the vehicle and a detection of an impact to the vehicle claim 6 , and to determine that the vehicle cannot operate in the normal mode in response to the stop.8. The system of claim 7 , the second ...

Driving profiles for autonomous vehicles

One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for operating an autonomous vehicle based upon a driving preference. For example, a driving profile, comprising a driving preference (e.g., a speed preference, a route preference, etc.) of a user, may be provided to an automated driving component of the autonomous vehicle. An operational parameter for the autonomous vehicle may be generated based upon the driving preference of the user. The autonomous vehicle may be operated based upon the operational parameter. In an example, a condition of the user traveling in the autonomous vehicle may be determined, and the operational parameter for the autonomous vehicle may be adjusted based upon the condition of the user not corresponding to the driving preference.

SELECTION OF ENVIRONMENT SENSORS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE MANEUVERING

A method of autonomously maneuvering a vehicle using environment sensors comprises calculating first coordinate data based on information received from environment sensors mounted on a first portion of the vehicle; determining, based on the first coordinate data, a first target at a first location; determining a path to maneuver the vehicle to the first location; determining and transmitting commands to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver to the first location; calculating second coordinate data based on information received from environment sensors mounted on a second portion of the vehicle; determining based on the second coordinate data, a second target at a second location, determining a path to maneuver the vehicle from the first location to the second location; and determining and transmitting commands to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver from the first location to the second location. Suitably configured vehicles (e.g., tractor units) are also described. 1. A method of autonomously maneuvering a vehicle using environment sensors , the method comprising:by an autonomous driving module of the vehicle:calculating first coordinate data based on information received from a first set of one or more environment sensors mounted on a first portion of the vehicle;determining, based at least in part on the first coordinate data, a first target at a first location;determining a path to maneuver the vehicle to the first location;determining first commands to components of the vehicle to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver along the determined path to the first location,transmitting the first commands to the components of the vehicle;calculating second coordinate data based on information received from a second set of one or more environment sensors mounted on a second portion of the vehicle that differs from the first portion of the vehicle;determining based at least in part on the second coordinate data, a second target at a second location; ...

Adaptive regenerative braking method and system

An exemplary braking method includes monitoring for an upcoming deceleration of an electrified vehicle, permitting an amount of regenerative braking if the upcoming deceleration is detected, and reducing the amount of regenerative braking if the upcoming deceleration is not detected.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOTOR VEHICLE

A method for operating a motor vehicle, in which an imminent rollover of the motor vehicle is detected, depending on the status values of the motor vehicle, at least one countermeasure being initiated and/or at least one warning message being output when an imminent rollover is detected. It is provided that, when an imminent rollover is detected, at least one of the instantaneous status values and/or the warning message is/are transmitted to a central database, where it is/they are made available for other motor vehicles. 1. A method for operating a motor vehicle , comprising:detecting an imminent rollover of the motor vehicle;depending on instantaneous status values of the motor vehicle, at least one of: i) initiating at least one countermeasure, and ii) outputting at least one warning message being output when an imminent rollover is detected;when an imminent rollover is detected, transmitting, to a central database, at least one of: i) at least one of the instantaneous status values, and ii) the warning message, where the at least one of the instantaneous status values and the warning message is made available for other motor vehicles.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein at least one of: i) position coordinates claim 1 , ii) a driving speed claim 1 , iii) a steering angle claim 1 , and iv) a distance traveled claim 1 , are detected as the instantaneous status values of the motor vehicle.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein data on surroundings of the vehicle claim 1 , at least one of: i) weather data claim 1 , ii) roadway condition claim 1 , iii) season of the year claim 1 , and iv) time of day claim 1 , are additionally detected and transmitted to the central database.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein at least one of: i) vital data on a driver of the motor vehicle claim 1 , and ii) a type of the motor vehicle claim 1 , is detected and transmitted to the central database.5. A method for operating a motor vehicle claim 1 , comprising: ...

A Vehicle Control System

A vehicle control system includes: a non-inertial sensor arrangement configured to detect a parameter indicative of a radius of turn for the vehicle that is desired by a driver of the vehicle; a speed detection arrangement operable to detect the forward speed of the vehicle; a friction estimation arrangement, configured to provide an estimated value for the coefficient of friction between at least one tire of the vehicle and a surface over which the vehicle is driven; and a processor connected to receive signals from the non-inertial sensor arrangement, the speed detection arrangement and the friction estimation arrangement. 1. A vehicle control system comprising:a non-inertial sensor arrangement configured to detect a parameter indicative of a radius of turn for a vehicle that is desired by a driver of the vehicle;a speed detection arrangement operable to detect a forward speed of the vehicle;a friction estimation arrangement configured to provide an estimated value for a coefficient of friction between at least one tire of the vehicle and a surface over which the vehicle is driven; anda processor connected to receive signals from the non-inertial sensor arrangement, the speed detection arrangement and the friction estimation arrangement, wherein the processor is configured to:determine a desired radius of turn from the signals received from the non-inertial sensor arrangement, and generate a value for the desired radius of turn;calculate a maximum safe speed for the vehicle, based on the desired radius of turn and the estimated value for the coefficient of friction, the maximum safe speed representing a forward speed at which the vehicle can safely negotiate a turn having the desired turn radius of turn; andgenerate a speed reduction signal to instruct speed of the vehicle to be reduced if a detected forward speed of the vehicle exceeds the maximum safe speed.2. A vehicle control system according to claim 1 , wherein the speed reduction signal instructs the speed ...

CONTROL UNIT FOR A VEHICLE

A hybrid ECU reads mode information during regenerative braking, and gradually decreases regenerative braking force when a friction braking force control in accordance with a preparatory mode is started. Thereby, sudden change of deceleration of a vehicle can be prevented. The hybrid ECU makes regenerative braking force disappear immediately when a friction braking force control in accordance with a collision avoidance braking mode is started during regenerative braking. Thereby, the vehicle can be slowed down with a deceleration for collision avoidance. 1. A control unit for a vehicle , which is applied to a vehicle comprising a regenerative braking device that generates electric power by a wheel rotated by external force , collects the generated electric power in an on-vehicle battery , and gives regenerative braking force to said wheel , and a friction braking device that gives friction braking force to said wheel by brake oil pressure , the control unit comprising:an indicator acquisition means to acquire an indicator which represents a height of a possibility that a self-vehicle collides with an obstruction; anda collision avoidance assist control means to assist a driver so that a collision of said self-vehicle with said obstruction is avoided by giving friction braking force by said friction braking device to said wheel without using regenerative braking force by said regenerative braking device and decelerating said self-vehicle, based on said indicator, wherein:said collision avoidance assist control means comprises:a first deceleration control means to start its operation and to decelerate said self-vehicle with a collision avoidance preparatory deceleration by said friction braking force, when said indicator exceeds an avoidance preparatory threshold value,a second deceleration control means to start its operation and to decelerate said self-vehicle with a collision avoidance deceleration, which is larger than said collision avoidance preparatory ...

PERSONALIZATION OF AUTOMATED VEHICLE CONTROL

Vehicles feature various forms of automated driving control, such as speed control and braking distance monitoring. However, the parameters of automated control may conflict with the user driving behaviors of the user; e.g., braking distance maintained with respect to a leading vehicle may seem overcautious to users who prefer shorter braking distances, and unsafe to users who prefer longer braking distances. Presented herein are techniques for controlling vehicles according to the user driving behaviors of users. While a user operates a vehicle in a driving context, a device monitors various driving features (e.g., acceleration or braking) to determine various user driving behaviors. When requested to control a driving feature of the vehicle, a controller may identify the user driving behaviors of the user in the driving context, and control the driving features according to the user driving behaviors, thus personalizing automated driving to the preferences of the user. 1. A method of configuring a device to control a vehicle operated by a user , the method comprising: while the vehicle is in operation by a user, monitor the operation of the vehicle by the user to detect at least one user driving behavior of the user for at least one driving feature of the vehicle in a driving context; and', identify at least one user driving behavior of the user for the driving feature of the vehicle in the driving context; and', 'control the driving feature of the vehicle according to the at least one user driving behavior of the user., 'upon receiving a request to control a driving feature of the vehicle in a driving context], 'executing on the device instructions configured to2. The method of claim 1 , the driving feature selected from a driving feature set comprising:a velocity of the vehicle in a driving context;an acceleration of the vehicle in a driving context;a maintained distance of the vehicle with respect to at least one other vehicle in a driving context;a lane change ...

Haulage Vehicle

An autonomous mode controller () that outputs an acceleration command (SAa), a braking command (SBa) and a torque command (Ta) is connected to a steering actuator () and a traveling drive unit (). The steering actuator () generates combined torque (T) based upon steering torque (Tm) from a steering handle () and the torque command (Ta), and controls a steering angle (θ) of a vehicle based upon the combined torque (T). The traveling drive unit () selects a larger one of an acceleration command (SAm) by an accelerator pedal () and the acceleration command (SAa) as an acceleration command (SA), and selects a larger one of a braking command (SBm) by a brake pedal () and the acceleration command (SBa) as a braking command (SB). The traveling drive unit () controls a vehicle speed based upon the acceleration command (SA) and the braking command (SB). 1. A haulage vehicle comprising:an acceleration operation device that operates acceleration of a vehicle;a braking operation device that operates a brake of said vehicle; anda traveling drive unit that causes said vehicle to travel based upon an acceleration command by said acceleration operation device and a braking command by said braking operation device, characterized in that:said traveling drive unit comprises:an external input terminal for inputting another acceleration command and another braking command from an exterior;an acceleration command selecting unit that selects a larger acceleration command by comparing said other acceleration command input from said external input terminal and said acceleration command by said acceleration operation device; anda braking command selecting unit that selects a larger braking command by comparing said other braking command input from said external input terminal and said braking command by said braking operation device, whereina traveling drive of said vehicle is controlled based upon said acceleration command selected by said acceleration command selecting unit and said ...

Vehicle Hill Start Assist System

A hill start assist system for a motor vehicle including a control system using sensor data from at least one sensor to provide the hill start assist with improved response behavior. The control system activating the hill start assist automatically and independently of whether the motor vehicle is on an upward incline depending on sensor data from the sensor indicating a local upward gradient in a driving surface in a region of a vehicle axle. 1. A system for a hill start assist of a motor vehicle with a front axle and a rear axle , where the control system is designed to evaluate sensor data from at least one sensor comprising:a control system; andsaid sensor data used for determining existence of a local upward gradient in a driving surface in the region of one of the axles wherein said control system automatically activates the hill start assist independently of whether the motor vehicle is on an upward incline based on the existence of said local upward gradient.2. The control system of wherein said control system activates the hill start assist independently of the presence of the local upward gradient when the inclination of the vehicle is at least equal to a predetermined threshold value.3. The control system of wherein said sensor measures the distance between the driving surface and an underside of the motor vehicle.4. The control system of wherein said sensor measures a distance between the driving surface and the motor vehicle in the region of the front axle and a distance between the driving surface and the motor vehicle in the region of the rear axle.5. The control system of wherein said sensor is an ultrasound sensor.6. The control system of wherein said sensor measures a vertical profile of the driving surface in the direction of travel of the motor vehicle; andthe control system combines the vertical profile with speed data to extrapolate a vertical profile in the region of at least one of the axles.7. The control system of wherein said sensor is in ...

DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM WITH IMAGE PROCESSING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

A driver assist system for a vehicle includes a camera, a receiver and a control. The camera has a field of view exterior of the vehicle and is operable to capture image data. The receiver is operable to receive a wireless communication from a communication device disposed at another vehicle. The control includes a data processor that processes captured image data to detect objects. The wireless communication includes a car-to-car communication. The driver assist system, responsive at least in part to processing by the data processor of captured image data and to the wireless communication received by the receiver, determines a potential hazard existing in a forward path of travel of the equipped vehicle. The control, responsive at least in part to such determination, controls at least one vehicle function of the equipped vehicle to mitigate the potential hazard in the forward path of travel of the equipped vehicle.

TRAVEL ASSIST DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING TRAVEL ASSIST DEVICE

Provided are a travel assist device capable of producing, in a preferred manner, warning vibrations notifying deviation of a vehicle with respect to a travel path, and a method of controlling the same. A travel assist device includes a travel assist control device that notifies a driver about an anti-deviation direction or a deviation direction by making a steering angular acceleration in the deviation direction and the steering angular acceleration in the anti-deviation direction different from each other when producing warning vibrations, wherein a time-derivative value of a steering angle of a steering wheel is defined as a steering angular velocity, and a time-derivative value of the steering angular velocity is defined as the steering angular acceleration. 1. A travel assist device comprising:a travel path recognizing unit configured to recognize a travel path of a user's own vehicle;a departure judgment unit configured to determine an occurrence of a future or actual departure of the user's own vehicle with respect to the travel path; anda travel assist control device configured to perform travel assistance by generating a warning vibration in a steering member when the occurrence of the future or actual departure is determined;wherein, if a time derivative value of a steering angle of the steering member is defined as a steering angular velocity, and a time derivative value of the steering angular velocity is defined as a steering angular acceleration, when the warning vibration is generated, the travel assist control device notifies a driver concerning an anti-departure direction or a departure direction, by causing the steering angular acceleration in the anti-departure direction, in the warning vibration, to be greater than the steering angular acceleration in the departure direction.2. The travel assist device according to claim 1 , wherein the travel assist control device claim 1 , when the warning vibration is generated claim 1 , sets a target current ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE USING A LONGITUDINAL DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

The invention relates to a method for operating a motor vehicle () having a long-distance driver assistance system () comprising at least one sensor () which detects the area in front of a vehicle, and a control device () which is designed to detect a vehicle traveling ahead as a function of sensor information and to output control or regulating commands to one or more of the vehicle components () used for long-distance driving in order to drive the motor vehicle () relative to the vehicle ahead when the driver assistance system () is activated and operationally ready, wherein the activated and operationally ready driver assistance system () can be deactivated from a control or regulating mode by a driver activity and vice versa, wherein, when no vehicle ahead is detected by the activated driver assistance system () and the driver assistance system () is deactivated by a driver activity, detection of the area in front of the vehicle is continuously carried out and, when a vehicle ahead is detected, either a notification is output to the driver to reactivate the driver assistance system and to place the system in control or regulating mode by means of another driver activity, or the driver assistance system is activated autonomously and switched to the control or regulating mode. 1. A method , comprising:operating a motor vehicle having a long-distance driver assistance system comprising at least one sensor which detects the area in front of the vehicle, and a control device which is designed to detect a vehicle ahead as a function of sensor information and to output control or regulating commands to one or more of the vehicle components used for long-distance driving when the driver assistance system is activated and operationally ready, in order to drive the motor vehicle relative to the vehicle ahead, wherein the activated and operationally ready driver assistance system can be deactivated from a control or regulating mode by a driver activity and vice versa, ...

PRESENTING TRAVEL SETTINGS FOR SELECTION OF NEARBY VEHICLE TO FOLLOW

Arrangements described herein provide adaptive cruise control systems that present travel settings for one or more nearby vehicles. Location information for one or more nearby vehicles can be acquired. Travel settings for the one or more nearby vehicles can be acquired. The travel settings can include a set speed and a set distance for each of the one or more nearby vehicles. Arrangements described herein can present within the vehicle the travel settings for the one or more nearby vehicles. A vehicle to follow from the one or more nearby vehicles can be selected based on the displayed travel settings. 120.-. (canceled)21. An adaptive cruise control system for presenting travel settings of nearby vehicles for a selection of a vehicle to follow , comprising:one or more processors; anda memory communicably coupled to the one or more processors and storing:a vehicle identification module including instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to acquire location information about one or more nearby vehicles within an external environment of a vehicle, and to acquire travel settings for the one or more nearby vehicles;an adaptive cruise control module including instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to present, using a vehicle output system, the travel settings for the one or more nearby vehicles, the travel settings including set distance information, the set distance information including a numerical range below a first distance value, a numerical range above the first distance value, or a range between the first distance value and a second distance value; andan autonomous driving module including instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to receive input from the vehicle operator, through an input system of the vehicle, regarding a selected vehicle of the one or more nearby vehicles to follow.22. The adaptive ...

Control device for vehicle and control method for vehicle

The device that generates the friction braking force to decelerate the vehicle estimates the disturbance torque acting on the vehicle. When the accelerator operation amount is equal to or less than the predetermined value and the vehicle is just before the stop of the vehicle, the control device for vehicle causes the friction braking amount to converge to the friction braking amount to the value decided on the basis of the disturbance torque estimated value Td in conjunction with the reduction in the motor rotation speed (speed parameter) proportionate to the traveling speed of the vehicle.

HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE

An FF hybrid vehicle control device having an HEV mode and an EV mode as drive modes is provided with a CVT control unit () for determining primary pulley pressure (Ppri) and secondary pulley pressure (Psec) with which a belt () of a belt-type continuously variable transmission () will be clamped on the basis of a torque component inputted to the belt-type continuously variable transmission () during brake deceleration, and the corrected amount of brake torque which is an inertia torque correction component. The CVT control unit () reduces the corrected amount of brake torque during brake deceleration when EV mode is selected to be less than the corrected amount of brake torque during brake deceleration when HEV mode is selected. 1. A hybrid vehicle control device for a hybrid vehicle , wherein:the hybrid vehicle includes a driveline, wherein the driveline includes an engine, a motor, and a belt-type continuously variable transmission;the belt-type continuously variable transmission includes a primary pulley, a secondary pulley, and a belt, wherein the belt is wound over the primary pulley and the secondary pulley, and configured to be clamped by a primary pulley pressure at the primary pulley and a secondary pulley pressure at the secondary pulley; andthe hybrid vehicle employs an HEV mode and an EV mode as drive modes, wherein the HEV mode employs the engine and the motor as drive sources, and wherein the EV mode employs the motor as a drive source without employing the engine as a drive source;the hybrid vehicle control device comprising a pulley pressure correction control section configured to determine the primary pulley pressure and the secondary pulley pressure, based on an input torque component inputted to the belt-type continuously variable transmission, and a brake torque correction quantity as an inertia torque correction component, under brake-deceleration;wherein the pulley pressure correction control section is further configured to set smaller the ...

METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING REDUNDANTLY RECEIVED INFORMATION ITEMS, VEHICLE-TO-X COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND USE OF THE SYSTEM

A method for identifying redundantly received information in which the information is contained in vehicle-to-X messages, one vehicle-to-X message comprising at least one item of information, a plurality of vehicle-to-X messages being received by a receiver, and at least one portion of a total number of items of information being received redundantly. The received items of information are entered into an information table and matched with one another before the received information is processed. 1. A method for identifying redundantly received information items in which the information items are comprised by vehicle-to-X messages , wherein a vehicle-to-X message comprises at least one information item , wherein a receiver receives a multiplicity of vehicle-to-X messages and wherein at least one component of a total number of the information items is received redundantly , andwherein the received information items are entered into an information table, and are matched against one another, before the received information items are processed.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the redundantly received information items are supplied to the processing in non-redundant form.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the processing is effected by a driver assistance system, wherein the driver assistance system is designed to execute at least one of an autonomous braking intervention, and/or an autonomous steering intervention, and a warning to a driver.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the vehicle-to-X messages are transmitted via different communication paths.5. The method as claimed in claim 4 ,wherein the different communication paths are based on at least one of the following connection types:WLAN connection, particularly based on IEEE 802.11p,WiFi Direct,ISM (Industrial, Scientific, Medical band) connection, particularly using a closing apparatus with radio connection capability,Bluetooth connection,ZigBee connection,UWB (Ultra Wide Band) ...

APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE

A method, apparatus and computer program for controlling connection of a driveline within a vehicle (), the method comprising: detecting a deceleration and/or brake demand while the vehicle is operating in a coasting mode and the vehicle speed is above a threshold speed, determining whether the driveline can be reconnected within a threshold time and controlling the driveline so that the driveline is not reconnected if it is determined that the driveline cannot be reconnected within the threshold time. The method alternatively comprising detecting a deceleration and/or brake demand while the vehicle is operating in a coasting mode and the vehicle speed is above a threshold speed, determining the vehicle's deceleration, determining a threshold deceleration, determining whether the vehicle's deceleration is greater or less than the threshold deceleration and controlling the driveline so that the driveline is not reconnected if the vehicle's deceleration is greater than the threshold deceleration. 141-. (canceled)42. A method of controlling connection of a driveline within a vehicle , the method comprising:detecting or receiving an indication of at least one demand from the group consisting of a deceleration demand and a brake demand while the vehicle is operating in a coasting mode in which the driveline is disconnected and a vehicle speed is above a threshold speed;determining a deceleration of the vehicle or receiving an indication of the deceleration of the vehicle;determining a threshold deceleration;determining whether the deceleration of the vehicle is greater or less than the threshold deceleration; andcontrolling the driveline so that the driveline is not reconnected if the deceleration of the vehicle is greater than the threshold deceleration.43. The method as claimed in claim 42 , comprising controlling the driveline so that the driveline is reconnected if it is determined that the deceleration of the vehicle is less than the threshold deceleration.44. The ...

ADAPTIVE DRIVER MONITORING FOR ADVANCED DRIVER-ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS

Provided herein are systems and methods of transferring controls in vehicular settings. A vehicle control unit can have a manual mode and an autonomous mode. An environment sensing module can identify a condition to change an operational mode of the vehicle control unit from the autonomous mode to the manual mode. A behavior classification module can determine an activity type of an occupant based on data from a sensor. A reaction prediction can use a behavior model to determine, based on the activity type, an estimated reaction time between a presentation of an indication to the occupant to assume manual control of vehicular function and a state change of the operational mode from the autonomous mode to the manual mode. A policy enforcement module can apply the action based on the estimated reaction time in advance of the condition to indicate to the occupant to assume manual control. 1. A system to transfer controls in vehicular settings , comprising:a vehicle control unit disposed in an electric vehicle to control at least one of an acceleration system, a brake system, and a steering system, the vehicle control unit having a manual mode and an autonomous mode;a sensor disposed in the electric vehicle to acquire sensory data within the electric vehicle;an environment sensing module executing on a data processing system having one or more processors to identify a condition to change an operational mode of the vehicle control unit from the autonomous mode to the manual mode;a behavior classification module executing on the data processing system to determine an activity type of an occupant within the electric vehicle based on the sensory data acquired from the sensor;a reaction prediction module executing on the data processing system to use, responsive to the identification of the condition, a behavior model to determine, based on the activity type, an estimated reaction time between a presentation of an indication to the occupant to assume manual control of a ...

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 ...

Training and data synthesis and probability inference using nonlinear conditional normalizing flow model

The learning of probability distributions of data enables various applications, including but not limited to data synthesis and probability inference. A conditional non-linear normalizing flow model, and a system and method for training said model, are provided. The normalizing flow model may be trained to model unknown and complex conditional probability distributions which are at the heart of many real-life applications.

VEHICLE-BEHAVIOR CONTROL APPARATUS AND VEHICLE-BEHAVIOR CONTROL SYSTEM

A vehicle-behavior control apparatus according to an embodiment includes a collision determining unit that determines whether a vehicle collides with an obstacle when the vehicle is decelerated while going straight based on at least a detection result of the obstacle in front of the vehicle and a detection result of a running state of the vehicle in a condition in which wheels are being braked, and a vehicle-behavior control unit that performs at least one of the control of steering rear wheels and the control of giving a difference in braking conditions between the left and right wheels such that the vehicle is decelerated while detouring around the obstacle without steering front wheels when it is determined to collide with the obstacle by the collision determining unit, as one example. 1. A vehicle-behavior control apparatus comprising:a collision determining unit that determines whether a vehicle collides with an obstacle when the vehicle is decelerated while going straight based on at least a detection result of the obstacle in front of the vehicle and a detection result of a running state of the vehicle in a condition in which wheels are being braked; anda vehicle-behavior control unit that performs at least one of control of steering rear wheels and control of giving a difference in braking conditions between left and right wheels such that the vehicle is decelerated while detouring around the obstacle without steering front wheels when it is determined to collide with the obstacle by the collision determining unit.2. The vehicle-behavior control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the vehicle-behavior control unit prioritizes an operation by a driver over the control by the vehicle-behavior control unit when the operation by the driver is detected.3. The vehicle-behavior control apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when a steering direction of the rear wheels at the time the operation by the driver is detected and a steering control ...

BICYCLE STABILITY CONTROL METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Methods, devices and apparatuses pertaining to stability control of a bicycle. A method may involve a control system associated with a bicycle monitoring one or more parameters related to a movement of the bicycle. The method may also involve the control system detecting an impending occurrence of an event based on the monitoring. The method may further involve the control system adjusting one or more operations related to the movement of the bicycle, including braking of the bicycle, to prevent the occurrence of the event. 1. A method , comprising:detecting, by a control system installed on a bicycle, an impending occurrence of an event related to the bicycle; andadjusting, by the control system, one or more operations of a plurality of operations related to the movement of the bicycle, including braking of the bicycle, to prevent the occurrence of the event.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting of the impending occurrence of an event related to the bicycle comprises:monitoring, by the control system, one or more parameters related to a movement of the bicycle; anddetermining, by the control system, that an occurrence of the event related to the bicycle is imminent based on the monitoring, the event comprising falling of the bicycle due to a lean angle of the bicycle exceeding a threshold angle.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the monitoring of the one or more parameters related to the movement of the bicycle comprises monitoring one or more of a lean angle of the bicycle claim 2 , a speed of the bicycle claim 2 , an acceleration of the bicycle claim 2 , a steering angle of the bicycle claim 2 , a wheel speed of the bicycle claim 2 , a measurement of brake effort claim 2 , and a measurement of pedal effort.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the monitoring comprises monitoring by using a plurality of sensors of the control system claim 2 , the sensors comprising one or more of a gyroscope claim 2 , an accelerometer claim 2 , a steering angle position ...

Vehicle control device

In a vehicle control device, detection of an object around a vehicle is performed, in a case where it is determined that there is a possibility that the vehicle may collide with the object, whether or not a collision can be avoided by braking control of the vehicle is determined, and in a case where it is determined that a collision cannot be avoided by the braking control, steering and braking control to avoid a collision by both steering of the vehicle and braking of the vehicle is performed, flashing of a direction indicator is started, and in a case where the vehicle has stopped, flashing of hazard flashing indicators is performed.

Driving assistance apparatus for vehicle

A driving assistance apparatus for a vehicle includes: a switch selecting a drive mode that specifies an output characteristic of a drive source relative to an accelerator operation amount; and a controller configured to calculate a target acceleration, based on the drive mode, for causing a host vehicle to follow a preceding vehicle such that a vehicle-to-vehicle distance between the host vehicle and the preceding vehicle is maintained at a distance within a predetermined range, and control a driving force of the drive source such that the host vehicle accelerates at the target acceleration.

STEERING WHEEL CONTROL APPARATUS

A steering wheel control apparatus for controlling driving of a steering wheel of a vehicle includes a steering wheel drive section that drives the steering wheel in accordance with a target value, a shock probability determination section that determines whether the steering wheel may apply a physical shock to a vehicle driver, and a steering wheel driving restriction section that restricts driving of the steering wheel by the steering wheel drive section to reduce the shock applied to the vehicle driver when the shock probability determination section determines that the steering wheel may apply the shock to the vehicle driver. 1. A steering wheel control apparatus for controlling driving of a steering wheel of a vehicle , comprising:a steering wheel drive section that drives the steering wheel in accordance with a target value;a shock probability determination section that determines whether the steering wheel may apply a shock to a vehicle driver; anda steering wheel driving restriction section that restricts driving of the steering wheel by the steering wheel drive section to reduce the shock applied to the vehicle driver when the shock probability determination section determines that the steering wheel may apply the shock to the vehicle driver.2. The steering wheel control apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a complementary section that complements a steering force of the steering wheel using a drive section other than the steering wheel drive section when the steering wheel driving restriction section restricts driving of the steering wheel.3. The steering wheel control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the steering wheel drive section drives the steering wheel such that a measured value related to the steering wheel approaches the target value claim 1 , and the steering wheel driving restriction section suppresses the measured value from approaching the target value to restrict driving of the steering wheel.4. The steering wheel ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE LIFT

Methods, systems, and vehicles are provided for controlling lift for vehicles. In accordance with one embodiment, a vehicle includes a body, one or more sensors, and a processor. The one or more sensors are configured to measure values pertaining to one or more parameter values for a vehicle during operation of the vehicle. The processor is coupled to the one or more sensors, and is configured to at least facilitate determining whether an unplanned lift of the body of the vehicle is likely using the parameters, and implementing one or more control measures when it is determined that the unplanned lift of the body of the vehicle is likely. 1. A method comprising:obtaining one or more parameter values for a vehicle during operation of the vehicle;determining whether an unplanned lift of the vehicle is likely using the parameters; andimplementing one or more control measures when it is determined that the unplanned lift of the vehicle is likely.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of implementing the one or more control measures comprises:applying one or more brakes of the vehicle when it is determined that the unplanned lift of the vehicle is likely.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of implementing the one or more control measures comprises:applying a torque change via a driveline of the vehicle when it is determined that the unplanned lift of the vehicle is likely.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of implementing the one or more control measures comprises:adjusting a downforce of the vehicle when it is determined that the unplanned lift of the vehicle is likely.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the step of obtaining the one or more parameter values comprises obtaining a ride height for the vehicle during operation of the vehicle;the step of determining whether the unplanned lift of the vehicle is likely comprises determining whether the unplanned lift is likely using the ride height; andthe step of implementing the one or more control ...

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM

A vehicle control system includes a target drive force calculation unit, an arithmetic unit, a stop holding unit, a power-running-generative drive force calculation unit, and a traveling mode selection unit. The arithmetic unit calculates required drive force and required brake force based on target drive force calculated by the target drive force calculation unit. The arithmetic unit calculates the required drive force by setting the required brake force to stop hold brake force or greater if an engine traveling mode is selected at an immediately preceding timing by the traveling mode selection unit. The arithmetic unit calculates the required brake force by setting the required drive force to less than or equal to power-running-generative drive force calculated by the power-running-generative drive force calculation unit if an electric vehicle traveling mode is selected at the immediately preceding timing by the traveling mode selection unit. 1. A vehicle control system configured to control a vehicle including an engine and a motor as drive sources , the motor being configured to be driven by electric power supplied from a battery , the vehicle control system comprising:a target drive force calculation unit configured to calculate target drive force of the vehicle;an arithmetic unit configured to calculate required drive force and required brake force on a basis of the target drive force, the required drive force being used to control driving of the engine and the motor, the required brake force being used to control hydraulic brake;a stop holding unit configured to, in a case where stop-timing brake force corresponding to the required brake force at a vehicle stop timing is not greater than or equal to stop hold brake force required to hold the vehicle in a stopped state, hold the vehicle in the stopped state by boosting a brake fluid pressure to cause brake force to be the stop hold brake force or greater;a power-running-generative drive force calculation unit ...

Vehicle dynamics emulation

System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to emulating vehicle dynamics. In one embodiment, a method for emulating vehicle dynamics in a vehicle having a plurality of wheels and equipped with all-wheel steering, includes receiving emulation settings that indicate one or more environment parameters and/or vehicle parameters, detecting driver inputs including at least steering input and throttle input, executing a simulation model that receives the driver inputs and emulation settings, simulates the vehicle operating based on the driver inputs and the emulation settings, and outputs one or more simulated states of the vehicle based on the simulated operation of the vehicle, determining one or more actuation commands for each wheel of the vehicle to cause the vehicle to emulate the one or more simulated states, and executing the one or more actuation commands, wherein the actuation commands include at least wheel angle commands and torque commands.

PUSH CART AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PUSH CART

A push cart includes a wheel, a motor, an obstacle detector, and a controller. The motor is configured to generate a rotational force that rotates the wheel. The obstacle detector is configured to detect an obstacle. The controller is configured to execute, in response to detection of the obstacle by the obstacle detector, avoidance control to control driving of the motor such that a movement of the push cart is limited. The controller is configured to disable execution of the avoidance control in response to a determination that a specified disabling condition is satisfied. 1. A push cart comprising:a wheel;a motor configured to drive the wheel;an obstacle detector;a collision avoidance switch; and determine that the collision avoidance switch is ON;', 'determine that an avoidance control mode is enabled;', 'determine that a moving speed of the carrier is less than a specified speed;', 'determine that a detected distance to an obstacle is equal to or smaller than a specified distance; and', 'disable the avoidance control mode., 'a control circuit configured to2. A push cart comprising:a wheel;a motor configured to generate a rotational force that rotates the wheel;an obstacle detector configured to detect an obstacle that interrupts a movement of the push cart; anda controller configured to execute, in response to detection of the obstacle by the obstacle detector, avoidance control to control driving of the motor such that the movement of the push cart is limited, the controller being configured to disable execution of the avoidance control in response to a determination that a specified disabling condition is satisfied.3. The push cart according to claim 2 ,wherein the disabling condition includes determining that a moving speed of the push cart is equal to or smaller than a specified speed.4. The push cart according to claim 2 ,wherein the obstacle detector is configured to detect a distance to the obstacle, andwherein the disabling condition includes ...

Separation controller for motor vehicles

A separation controller for motor vehicles, having a localization device for measuring separations from preceding vehicles, an actuator system for intervention in the longitudinal guidance of the own vehicle, and an electronic control device for applying control to the actuator system and for regulating to a target separation the separation from a preceding vehicle in the own lane, wherein the control device has an adjacent-lane mode in which the target separation is modified as a function of a measured separation from a vehicle driving in an adjacent lane.

Methods and system for controlling engine stop position

A method and system for controlling a stop rotation position of an engine is described. In one example, the system includes an integrated starter/generator that may be selectively coupled to the engine. The integrated starter/generator may rotate the engine in a first direction (e.g., reverse direction) or a second direction (e.g., a forward direction) in response to a position at which the engine stops rotating following cessation of combustion in the engine.

MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING ASSIST METHOD AND SYSTEM

A motor vehicle parking assist system is for parking the vehicle moving from a traffic lane towards a vacant parking space and leaving the parking space to move towards the traffic lane. The parking assist system includes a module for determining the vehicle acceleration, which module is suitable for delivering a set point value for acceleration depending on the vehicle speed and on the distance from an obstacle and a torque regulating module suitable for calculating a set point value for braking torque and a set point value for engine torque depending on the set point value for acceleration, the vehicle speed, and for the road gradient. 19-. (canceled)10. A parking assistance system for a motor vehicle allowing the vehicle to be parked from a traffic lane into an available parking space and allowing the vehicle to leave said parking space to move onto the traffic lane , said motor vehicle comprising an obstacle detection system , a parking space detection system , steering angle-controllable electric power steering , a torque-controllable engine and braking system , an automatic transmission or a shift-by-wire system , at least one odometric sensor , an accelerometer , and a means for activating an automatic control function , the parking assistance system comprising:a module configured to determine an acceleration of the vehicle and to deliver an acceleration setpoint based on the a speed of the vehicle and on a distance to an obstacle; anda torque control module configured to calculate a braking torque setpoint and an engine torque setpoint based on the acceleration setpoint, the speed of the vehicle, and a gradient of a road.11. The system as claimed in claim 10 , further comprising operating states including:an initial state corresponding to a phase of searching for a parking space by way of the parking space detection system,a first state corresponding to a phase of waiting for the start of the maneuver, in which the acceleration determination module ...

ASSISTED DRIVING SYSTEM FOR CLEARANCE GUIDANCE

An assisted driving system can provide forward clearance guidance for a vehicle by using data about an object attached to the vehicle and data about a space in an expected path of travel of the vehicle. The data about the object can be input into the vehicle's data processing systems through a mobile application on a driver's smartphone, and the mobile application can be configured to exchange information with the vehicle's data processing systems through a wired (e.g. USB) or wireless (e.g., Bluetooth) interface. 1. A machine implemented method comprising:receiving object data representing an object size of an object placed on a vehicle;storing the object data for use by a data processing system coupled to the vehicle;capturing a first set of data using a set of one or more sensors on the vehicle, the set of one or more sensors coupled to the data processing system to provide data from which the data processing system is configured to determine a size of a space in an expected path of travel of the vehicle;comparing, by the data processing system, the size of the space to the object size to determine whether the vehicle, with the object placed on the vehicle, can pass through the space.2. The method as in claim 1 , further comprising:generating, through a user interface, a warning to the vehicle's user that the vehicle will not pass through the space in response to determining, from the comparing, that the vehicle will not pass through the space.3. The method as in claim 2 , wherein the first set of data comprises one or more images and the set of sensors includes one or more cameras claim 2 , and wherein the method further comprises:causing the vehicle to stop or change its path if the vehicle continues on the path toward the space after the warning is generated.4. The method as in claim 3 , wherein the method further comprises:generating, from a LiDAR system or other sensors on the vehicle and coupled to the data processing system, ranging data from which the ...

Travel control device, vehicle, and travel control method

Provided are a travel control device, a vehicle, and a travel control method that reduce driver discomfort while making it possible to further improve the fuel economy of the vehicle. This travel control device controls switching of vehicle travel between propulsion travel whereby the vehicle is made to travel while maintaining the vehicle speed at a target speed and coasting travel whereby the vehicle is made to travel by inertia, and is equipped with a travel control unit that, in cases in which the vehicle speed during coasting travel has exceeded the allowable maximum speed of a prescribed range, switches travel of the vehicle from coasting travel to propulsion travel and causes the vehicle to brake, and once the vehicle speed has decreased to a prescribed speed that is above the target speed, releases braking of the vehicle.

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD

The invention provides a system () for a motor vehicle () that receives drive demand information (S) indicative of an amount of drive demanded of a powertrain () of the vehicle (), and controls an amount of drive torque applied by the powertrain () to one or more road wheels ( ) in dependence on the drive demand information (S). The system also receives gradient information (GS) relating to the driving surface and vehicle speed information (Sv). The control system, in dependence on the gradient and speed information, automatically causes a braking system () to apply brake force to one or more of the wheels () to prevent vehicle rollback, and adjusts the amount of brake force applied in dependence on the drive demand information (S) to cause the amount of brake force applied to increase progressively as the amount of drive demand decreases. 1. A control system for a motor vehicle , the control system configured to:receive drive demand information indicative of an amount of drive demanded of a powertrain of the vehicle;control an amount of drive torque applied by the powertrain to one or more road wheels in dependence at least in part on the drive demand information;receive gradient information indicative of a gradient of a driving surface;receive speed information indicative of vehicle speed over ground;automatically cause a braking system to apply brake force to one or more of the road wheels to substantially prevent rollback of the vehicle in dependence at least in part on the gradient information and speed information; andadjust an amount of brake force applied in dependence at least in part on the drive demand information byautomatically and progressively applying brake force as an accelerator pedal is released.2. The control system according to claim 1 , further configured automatically to cause the braking system to apply brake force to the one or more of the road wheels to substantially prevent rollback of the vehicle if the vehicle speed falls substantially ...

AUTONOMOUS DRIVING CONTROL DEVICE

An object of the present invention is to enhance the reliability of an autonomous driving system. The autonomous driving system includes: a higher-level control device that outputs a control target value of an actuator group based on an action plan of a vehicle; and a lower-level control device that controls the actuator group of the vehicle based on a command from the higher-level control device The lower-level control device holds the control target value of the vehicle provided by the higher-level control device over a specific period. When the higher-level control device does not satisfy a desired function, the lower-level control device is configured to be controlled based on the held control target value. The action plan is followed by determining and correcting a difference between an actual action value and the control target value of the vehicle. 1. An autonomous driving control device comprising:a higher-level control device that outputs a control target value of an actuator group based on an action plan of a vehicle; anda lower-level control device that controls the actuator group of the vehicle based on a command from the higher-level control device, whereinthe lower-level control device holds the control target value of the vehicle provided by the higher-level control device over a specific period,when the higher-level control device does not satisfy a desired function, the lower-level control device is configured to be controlled based on the held control target value, andthe action plan is followed by determining and correcting a difference between an actual action value and the control target value of the vehicle.2. The autonomous driving control device according to claim 1 , whereina plurality of the lower-level control devices is provided, one of the lower-level control devices monitors the other lower-level control device, and when detecting a deviation of the vehicle from the action plan, the one lower-level control device corrects the control ...

MOVING OBJECT CONTROL SYSTEM AND MOVING OBJECT CONTROL METHOD

A device to be controlled used for an operation of a vehicle, a determination device used for controlling the device, and a control information management device different from the determination device are included. The determination device generates control information defining a control content of the device to be controlled, the control information management device includes a control information comparison unit which determines an operating state of the determination device based on the control information, and a control switching unit which changes the control of the determination device based on a determination result of the control information comparison unit, and the control information comparison unit determines, based on the control information and a plurality of pieces of control condition information which define control conditions of the device to be controlled by the determination device, which control condition information among the plurality of pieces of control condition information is to be applied. 1. A moving object control system , comprising:a device to be controlled used for an operation of a moving object;a plurality of control devices used for controlling the device to be controlled; anda motion control device different from the plurality of control devices, wherein each of the plurality of control devices generates control information which defines a control content of the device to be controlled,the motion control device includes a control information comparison unit which determines a state of each of the plurality of control devices based on the control information and a control switching unit which switches the control content of each of the plurality of control devices based on a determination result of the control information comparison unit, andthe control information comparison unit determines, based on the control information and a plurality of pieces of control condition information which define control conditions of the device to ...

Power supply during vehicle startup

A system includes a virtual-driver module, a DC/DC converter electrically coupled to the virtual-driver module, a low-voltage battery electrically coupled to the virtual-driver module, a high-voltage battery electrically coupled to the DC/DC converter, and a computer communicatively coupled to the DC/DC converter. The computer is programmed to, in response to a request to start a vehicle including the virtual-driver module in a manual mode, the vehicle being in an off state at the time of the request, set a setpoint of the DC/DC converter at a first voltage; then perform at least one pre-drive test on the vehicle; and then set the setpoint of the DC/DC converter at a second voltage lower than the first voltage.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

An electric vehicle includes electric motors imparting driving forces to the corresponding driving wheels, a brake device imparting braking forces to the driving wheels, a control unit which calculates final target braking-driving forces (Tti) of the driving wheels and controls the electric motors and the brake device so that braking-driving forces of the driving wheels conform to the corresponding final target braking-driving forces. The control unit calculates longitudinal speeds (ΔVi) of the wheels relative to a vehicle body; calculates target correction amounts (Tt) of the target braking-driving forces for reducing in magnitude longitudinal speeds of the driving wheels relative to the vehicle body based on the relative longitudinal speeds; and corrects the target braking-driving forces (Tt) with the target correction amounts (Tt) to calculate final target braking-driving forces (Tti) of the driving wheels. 1. An electric vehicle comprising:driving wheels suspended from a vehicle body by suspensions configured to resiliently allow the driving wheels to displace longitudinally relative to the vehicle body,electric motors configured to impart driving forces to the corresponding driving wheels independently from each other,a brake device configured to impart braking forces to the driving wheels independently from each other,a controller configured to calculate, for at least one wheel of the electric vehicle, final target braking-driving forces of the driving wheels, and control, for the at least one wheel, an electric motor of the electric motors or the brake device so that braking-driving forces of the driving wheels conform to the corresponding final target braking-driving forces, 'the controller is configured to, for the at least one wheel, calculate relative longitudinal speeds of the driving wheels which are relative to the vehicle body; calculate target correction amounts of the target braking-driving forces for reducing in magnitude longitudinal accelerations ...

Parking assistance device

A parking assistance device includes: an obstacle detection unit that detects an obstacle; a separated distance determination unit that determines a separated distance between the obstacles when a plurality of the obstacles are detected; a target position determination unit that determines a target position in a guidance route; a route calculation unit that calculates the guidance route; and a control unit that guides a vehicle in accordance with the guidance route, wherein, when a second obstacle is detected in a second direction orthogonal to a first direction in which one or plurality of first obstacles extends or are lined up while being separated from each other and at a position separated from the first direction, the separated distance determination unit determines the separated distance between the first and second obstacles.

Method for Automatic Adjustment of the Steering Angle in a Steering System of a Vehicle

A method is used to automatically adjust a steering angle in a steering system of a vehicle. The method includes activating a steering actuator after parking the vehicle such that the steering wheel and the steerable wheels adopt a neutral position.

SPEED CONTROL FOR WORKING VEHICLE

A speed control device in a traveling work vehicle changes a speed of rotational drive power from an engine to drive vehicle wheels and includes: a target speed calculator determining a target speed, based on operation deflection of a speed change device. A vehicle speed controller adjusting a speed change ratio based on the target speed. A vehicle speed obtainer obtaining an actual vehicle speed. A forcible target speed modifier forcibly modifying the target speed to a lower speed based on operation of a braking device. A release can treat an operation of the speed change device as a trigger to cancel the target speed forcibly modified by the forcible target speed modifier, and conforming the target speed to the actual vehicle speed. 1. A speed control device in a traveling work vehicle , the speed control device changing a speed of rotational drive power from an engine to drive vehicle wheels and comprising:a speed change device;a maximum speed definer defining a maximum speed of the traveling work vehicle;a target speed calculator determining a target speed, based on operation movement or position of the speed change device; engine revolutions; and/or', 'a speed change ratio;, 'a vehicle speed controller adjusting or changing at least one ofa vehicle speed obtainer obtaining an actual speed of the traveling work vehicle;a braking device configured to brake the traveling work vehicle;a forcible target speed modifier forcibly modifying the target speed to a lower speed based on operation or movement of the braking device; anda release operable to treat an operation of the speed change device as a trigger to cancel the target speed forcibly modified by the forcible target speed modifier, and conform the target speed to the actual vehicle speed.2. The speed control device according to claim 1 , wherein the rotational drive power from the engine occurs via a continuously variable transmission mechanism.3. The speed control device according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

TRAILER BACKUP ASSIST SYSTEM WITH ACTIVE TRAILER BRAKING FOR CURVATURE CONTROL

A trailer backup assist system for a vehicle, according to one embodiment, includes a trailer coupled with the vehicle. The trailer of the trailer backup assist system has a braking system. The trailer backup assist system also includes a sensor that senses a hitch angle between the vehicle and the trailer. In addition, the trailer backup assist system includes a steering input device that provides a desired curvature of the trailer. The trailer backup assist system further includes a controller generating a steering command based on the hitch angle for the vehicle to guide the trailer on the desired curvature and an actuation command for the braking system to reduce a rearward travel distance for the trailer to achieve the desired curvature. 1. A trailer backup assist system for a vehicle , comprising:a trailer having a braking system;a steering input device providing a desired curvature for the trailer; anda controller generating a steering command for the vehicle and an actuation command for the braking system to guide the trailer on the desired curvature and to reduce a rearward travel distance to achieve the desired curvature.2. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , further comprising:a speed sensor sensing a velocity of the vehicle, wherein the controller generates the steering command and the actuation command based on the velocity.3. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , further comprising:a sensor sensing a hitch angle between the trailer and the vehicle, wherein the steering command is generated based on the hitch angle and a length of the trailer.4. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein the controller generates a speed command for regulating a reversing speed of the vehicle.5. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein the steering command and the actuation command are configured for a first trailer to achieve the desired curvature in substantially the same rearward travel distance as a second shorter trailer.6. ...

VEHICLE CONTROLLER, VEHICLE, AND CONTROL SYSTEM

A vehicle controller performs traveling control of a vehicle. The traveling control includes lane departure prevention control of turning the vehicle in a direction in which lane departure of the vehicle is avoided and roll stiffness control of changing a roll stiffness of the vehicle. The vehicle controller executes the roll stiffness control by coupling with execution of the lane departure prevention control. 1. A vehicle controller comprising: lane departure prevention control of controlling a first actuator such that a vehicle is turned in a direction in which lane departure of the vehicle is avoided; and', 'roll stiffness control of controlling a second actuator such that a roll stiffness of the vehicle is changed,, 'at least one electronic control unit configured to executewherein the at least one electronic control unit executes the roll stiffness control by coupling with execution of the lane departure prevention control.2. The vehicle controller according to claim 1 , whereinthe roll stiffness of the vehicle includes a first roll stiffness that is a roll stiffness of a front-wheel side and a second roll stiffness that is a roll stiffness of a rear-wheel side, andthe at least one electronic control unit increases a rear distribution ratio, which is a ratio of the second roll stiffness to the first roll stiffness, in the roll stiffness control in comparison with the rear distribution ratio before execution of the roll stiffness control is started.3. The vehicle controller according to claim 2 , whereinthe first actuator is a brake device that generates a difference in a braking force between right and left wheels of the vehicle to change a direction of the vehicle, andin the lane departure prevention control, the at least one electronic control unit performs control of providing a front-wheel braking force to a front inner wheel of the vehicle and providing a rear-wheel braking force to a rear inner wheel of the vehicle and the at least one electronic control ...

Enhanced collision avoidance

A driver input representing a steering maneuver associated with non-autonomous operation of a host vehicle is detected. A first target vehicle in an adjacent lane relative to the host vehicle is identified. The steering maneuver is allowed when a second target vehicle is detected in an original lane relative to the host vehicle. The steering maneuver is prevented when no second target vehicle is detected in the original lane of the host vehicle.

DRIVING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

A driving control system for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a steering device, a steering operation amount sensor that detects a steering operation amount of the driver, and an abnormality determining device configured to determine whether the driver is in an abnormal state. The driving control system includes: an actuator configured to adjust a turning state quantity; and an electronic control unit configured to calculate a target turning state quantity of the vehicle based on the steering operation amount and control the turning state quantity adjusting device. The electronic control unit is configured to correct the target turning state quantity such that a magnitude of the target turning state quantity does not exceed a predetermined allowable range and to control the actuator based on the corrected target turning state quantity when the driver is in the abnormal state. 1. A driving control system for a vehicle , the vehicle including a steering device configured to change a turning angle of turning wheels based on a steering operation of a driver , a steering operation amount sensor configured to detect a steering operation amount of the driver , and an abnormality determining device configured to determine whether the driver is in an abnormal state , the driving control system comprising:an actuator configured to adjust a turning state quantity of the vehicle without depending on a driving operation of the driver; andan electronic control unit configured to control the turning state quantity adjusting device,wherein the electronic control unit is configured tocalculate a target turning state quantity of the vehicle based on the steering operation amount, andthe electronic control unit is configured to correct the target turning state quantity such that a magnitude of the target turning state quantity does not exceed a predetermined allowable range and to control the actuator based on the corrected target turning state quantity when the abnormality ...

METHOD AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CHARGING A HYBRID VEHICLE

A hybrid vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine, a hybrid system, a parking brake, a gear box and an electronic control system is provided. A method for controlling the method comprises charging the hybrid vehicle by receiving and storing electric energy, which enables a safe way of starting the internal combustion engine during the charging. An electronic control system is configured to: detect a starting attempt of the internal combustion engine during the receiving and storing of electrical energy; ensure that the hybrid vehicle is ready for a start of the internal combustion engine, which includes ensuring that the gear box is in a neutral gear and that the parking brake is applied; and thereafter start the internal combustion engine during the receiving and storing of electrical energy. 1. A hybrid vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine , hybrid system comprising a charging unit , a battery storage and at least one electric motor , a parking brake , a gear box and an electronic control system configured to control the internal combustion engine , the hybrid system , the parking brake and the gear box , and which hybrid vehicle is configured to receive and store electrical energy during a charging process wherein the charging unit receives electrical energy from an external charging station and the battery storage stores the electrical energy for subsequent use by the at least one electric motor , said charging process being controlled by the electronic control system , and wherein the electronic control system is configured to:detect a starting attempt of the internal combustion engine during receiving and storing of electrical energy;ensure that the hybrid vehicle is ready for a start of the internal combustion engine including ensure that the gear box is in a neutral gear, and ensure that the parking brake is applied; andstart the internal combustion engine during the receiving and storing of electrical energy and after ensuring that the ...

System and methods for autonomously backing a vehicle to a trailer

In some embodiments, techniques are provided for autonomously backing a vehicle (such as a Class 8 truck) to a trailer. In some embodiments, environment sensors such as image sensors and range sensors mounted to the vehicle detect a trailer and determine distances between the trailer and the vehicle as well as relative angles of the trailer and the vehicle. In some embodiments, the vehicle determines a path to the trailer based on this information, and autonomously controls braking, torque, and/or steering of the vehicle to autonomously back the vehicle along the determined path.

COLLISION AVOIDANCE ASSIST APPARATUS

An avoidance route calculation part calculates an avoidance route for avoiding a collision between an own vehicle and an obstacle through a collision avoidance assist control (an automatic brake control and an automatic steering control). A post-avoidance route calculation part calculates a post-avoidance route. A post-avoidance route collision determination part determinates whether a secondary obstacle is present on the post-avoidance route. When the secondary obstacle is determined to be present, the automatic steering control is prohibited from being performed. 1. A collision avoidance assist apparatus comprising:obstacle detection means configured to detect an obstacle which is present ahead of an own vehicle;alert means configured to alert a driver when a collision probability of a collision of said own vehicle with said detected obstacle becomes high;avoidance route calculation means configured to calculate an avoidance route for avoiding said collision between said own vehicle and said detected obstacle;collision avoidance assist control means configured to perform a collision avoidance assist control including an automatic brake control and an automatic turn control when said collision probability becomes high, said automatic brake control being a control for generating a braking force at respective wheels, and said automatic turn control being a control for changing a traveling direction of said own vehicle in such a manner that said own vehicle travels along said avoidance route;post-avoidance route calculation means configured to calculate, as a termination position of said avoidance route, a position at which said collision between said own vehicle and said obstacle is predicted to have been avoided on the assumption that said own vehicle travels along said avoidance route, and calculate, as a post-avoidance route, a route along which said own vehicle is predicted to travel for a period from a first time point at which said own vehicle passes through ...

Adaptive road model manager

Systems and methods are provided for interacting with a plurality of autonomous vehicles. In one implementation, a system may include at least one processor. The at least one processor may be programmed to receive from each of the plurality of autonomous vehicles navigational situation information associated with an occurrence of an adjustment to a determined navigational maneuver, analyze the navigational situation information, determine, based on the analysis of the navigational situation information, whether the adjustment to the determined navigational maneuver was due to a transient condition, and update the predetermined model representative of the at least one road segment if the adjustment to the determined navigational maneuver was not due to a transient condition.

EMERGENCY BRAKING PREPARATION APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

An emergency braking preparation system for a vehicle may include: a vehicle detector configured to detect a vehicle speed; a driving road detector configured to detect the type of a driving road; a surrounding environment detector configured to detect a surrounding environment of the vehicle; an emergency braking controller configured to control a braking pressure of a brake to a preset braking state; and a controller configured to control an FOV of a camera according to one or more of the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle detection unit, the driving road detected by the driving road detection unit, and the surrounding environment detected by the surrounding environment detection unit, and control the emergency braking controller according to the FOV of the camera. 1. An emergency braking preparation system for a vehicle , comprising:a vehicle detector configured to detect one or more speeds of other vehicles;a driving road detector configured to detect a type of a driving road;a surrounding environment detector configured to detect a surrounding environment of the vehicle;a controller configured to change a field of view (FOV) of a camera according to one or more speeds detected by the vehicle detector, the type of the driving road detected by the driving road detector, and/or the surrounding environment detected by the surrounding environment detector; andan emergency braking controller configured to control a braking pressure of a brake according to the FOV of the camera.2. The emergency braking preparation system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine whether there is traffic congestion and whether pedestrian information satisfies a predetermined pedestrian condition claim 1 , based on numbers of moving objects and stationary objects detected by the surrounding environment detector claim 1 , and to control the FOV of the camera according to one or more of the determined traffic congestion and pedestrian information conditions.3. The ...

Systems and methods for determining drive modes

A system for determining a drive mode for a vehicle is disclosed. The system may include one or more processors connected to a cloud network. The one or more processors may be configured to detect one or more occupants of the vehicle, and receive, from the cloud network, user profiles including one or more user preferences associated with the detected one or more occupants. The one or more processors may be further configured to determine the drive mode, including a plurality of vehicle feature settings, based on the user preferences weighted according to a weighting rule. The system may also include a storage device configured to store the plurality of vehicle feature settings.

DRIVING ASSISTANT DEVICE AND DRIVING ASSISTANT METHOD

A driving assistant device includes: a detection unit configured to detect at least one of an edge of a road, a lane of the road, and an object positioned within a certain range on the road; a calculation unit configured to calculate distance from the edge, distance from the lane, distance from the object, and speed of the object, and to calculate time to collision (TTC) with each of the edge, the lane, and the object based on the calculated distances and speed; a management unit configured to set a risk level of at least each one of the edge, the lane, and the object, and to adjust the risk level based on the TTC; and a control unit configured to control at least one of an indicator, a steering system, a brake, a headrest, and a belt according to the risk level. 1. A driving assistant device comprising:a detection unit configured to detect at least one of an edge of a road, a lane of the road, and an object positioned within a certain range on the road;a calculation unit configured to calculate distance from the edge, distance from the lane, distance from the object, and speed of the object, and to calculate time to collision (TTC) with each of the edge, the lane, and the object based on the calculated distances and speed;a management unit configured to set a risk level of at least each one of the edge, the lane, and the object and to adjust the risk level based on the TTC; anda control unit configured to control at least one of an indicator, a steering system, a brake, a headrest, and a belt according to the risk level.2. The driving assistant device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the object comprises street furniture claim 1 , a pedestrian claim 1 , a vehicle claim 1 , and a thing claim 1 , and the management unit sets higher risk levels for the lane of the road claim 1 , the street furniture and thing claim 1 , the edge of the road claim 1 , the vehicle claim 1 , and the pedestrian in ascending order.3. The driving assistant device as claimed in claim 1 , ...