MULTIPLE FREQUENCY, MULTIPLE TARGET VEHICLE RADAR SYSTEM WITH DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

MECHANISM AND DEVICE FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF ACCIDENTS AT CROSSINGS

DEVICE FOR SPACER DETERMINATION AND DATA COMMUNICATION IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

Vehicle-to-vehicle communicator on full-windshield head-up display

SYSTEM Of IDENTIFICATION OF MOVING TARGETS IN a UNIT OF RADAR ASSEMBLED IN a BASIC STATION AND UNITS OF RADAR INSTALLEES IN a STATION BASIC AND a MOBILE STATION, USABLE WITH THIS SYSTEM

AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM

Device radar of monitoring on the ground, in particular for airport

Le dispositif radar de surveillance comprend en combinaison une antenne fixe (10) pour fournir un balayage électronique de l'espace en gisement dans le plan horizontal, une source d'émission (GEN) et des moyens d'émission/réception hyperfréquence (HFA; HFB), avec un circulateur (20), une voie d'émission (VE), une voie de réception (VR) et des moyens (DIR; 29) pour subdiviser la voie de réception en un signal somme (VR1) et au moins un signal différence (VR2). Un premier et un second éléments récepteurs avec changement de fréquence (REC1 et REC2), reçoivent respectivement les signaux somme et différence, et fournissent des sorties codées en numérique. Des moyens de traitement (40) traitent des signaux numériques issus des premier et second éléments récepteurs (REC1 et REC2), pour la détection radar d'objets dans la zone surveillée.

SYSTEM Of IDENTIFICATION OF MOVING TARGETS IN a UNIT OF RADAR ASSEMBLED IN a BASIC STATION AND UNITS OF RADAR INSTALLEES IN a STATION BASIC AND a MOBILE STATION, USABLE WITH THIS SYSTEM

Ce système comprend une unité de radar (1) d'un poste de base comprenant un générateur d'interrogations (13), un émetteur (14) modulant et délivrant des signaux d'interrogation, une antenne (16) émettant les signaux de l'émetteur et recevant des signaux extérieurs, un récepteur (17) traitant les signaux reçus, une base (20) de données d'informations de cibles mobiles contenant des réponses anticipées, un démodulateur de réponses (19), des moyens d'identification de cibles, et une unité de radar située dans un poste mobile. Application notamment à l'identification de véhicules au moyen d'un système radar installé sur une route.

VEHICLE ILLUMINATION SYSTEM IN A COMPACT SIZE WHICH IS MULTI FUNCTIONAL AND COST EFFECTIVE

PURPOSE: A vehicle illumination system is provided to offer an illumination to a vehicle, a range finding system, a data transfer system or any other vehicle systems and to secure multiple functions. CONSTITUTION: A vehicle illumination system comprises: a light source(102) releasing a light to illuminate surroundings or an inner space of a vehicle; and a modulating unit(101) modulating the light from the light source. An emitted light is modulated into a high frequency to prevent a light modulation being substantially perceived from human. The light source is one of a headlight including radiating diodes, a tail light, an inside light of the vehicle or its combination. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2010 ...

Observation and identification system for vehicles which detects targets around the carrier [...]

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING RANGE SENSOR CALIBRATION DATA

In one embodiment, a method for evaluating calibration data collected by a range sensor (102) of a mobile machine (100) on a site (100) includes collecting a calibration data set (400) using the range sensor (102). The calibration data set (400) includes information indicating the locations of a plurality of points (402) on a surface of the site (104) relative to the range sensor (102). The method further includes determining an expected error score of the calibration data set (400). Finally, the method includes determining whether to use the calibration data set (400) to calibrate the range sensor based on the expected error score.

SAFETY DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

The invention relates to a safety device for motor vehicles, comprising a sensor system (10) for locating objects (30; 32) at least on an adjacent lane to the travel lane of the vehicle and having a prediction module (14) for predicting a degree of blocking of at least one adjacent lane, wherein the prediction module (14) is designed to predict a degree of blocking of the adjacent lane by as of yet non-located objects (32) in dependence on information on located objects (30). The invention further relates to a method comprising the steps of: locating an object (30) on the adjacent lane to the travel lane of a motor vehicle (24); and predicting a degree of blocking of the adjacent lane by as of yet non-located objects (32) in dependence on the performed object location.

DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING A VEHICLE COLLIDING WITH PEDESTRIANS

SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING OBJECTS

DEVICE FOR DETERMINING DISTANCE AND FOR TRANSMITTING DATA IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

The invention relates to a device for determining distance and for transmitting data in a motor vehicle. The inventive device comprises transmitting means for generating and emitting a radar signal. Receiving means record a radar signal. The invention is characterized in that switching means are provided which initiate the operation of the transmitting and/or receiving means either in a radar operational mode (17) for determining the distance or speed of another object or in a data exchange mode (19) for exchanging data with a transmitter/receiver (16). Certain functions are enabled according to the exchange of data.

PROCEDURE FOR THE OBSTACLE RECOGNITION ON COURSE TRACKS AND USE OF THE PROCEDURE FOR THE AUTOMATIC ENTERPRISE OF RAIL-BOUND VEHICLES

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF COLLISIONS BETWEEN VEHICLES

DRIVING ASSISTANT APPARATUS, DRIVING ASSISTANT METHOD, MOVING OBJECT, AND PROGRAM

The present invention pertains to a driving support device, a method, a mobile body, and a program, whereby appropriate driving support can be provided. The driving support device comprises a control unit that performs driving support processing for the host vehicle, on the basis of peripheral vehicle information relating to peripheral vehicles present in an area corresponding to the number of occupants in the host vehicle. The present invention can be applied to a mobile body such as an automobile, etc.

DETERMINATION OF AN ITEM OF DISTANCE INFORMATION FOR A VEHICLE

Method, Apparatus and System for Transmitting and Receiving Data in a Moving Linear Chain

Multi-Frequency, Multi-Target Vehicular Radar System Using Digital Signal Processing

MULTI-FREQUENCY, MULTI-TARGET, VEHICULAR COLLISION AVOIDANCE RADAR SYSTEM USING DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

A vehicular collision avoidance radar system using digital signal processing tec hnique including a transmit section (202) that generates a two channel transmit frequency. An antenna (210) both transmits the transmit signal and receives a reflected receive signal. A Schottky diode mixer (208) generates a difference signal havin g a frequency equal to the transmit frequency minus the receive frequency. A signal switch (304) in a front end electronics section (300) time demultiplexes and samples the channel 1 and channel 2 signals. The samples are coupled to a two-channel analog to digita l (A/D) converter (310). A digital electronics section (500) receives the digital information and performs a Fast Fourier Trans form (FFT) on each channel of digital data to determine relative speed and range of a target based upon the frequency and the difference in phase of the two channels. The digital electronics section also receives information regarding the status of vehicle op eration and/or controls ...

Vehicle safety system

Sensor apparatus for a vehicle

For avoiding in the left turn or right turn intersection automobile collision algorithm

SYSTEM Of ASSISTANCE OF CONTROL FOR a MOTOR VEHICLE

Système d'assistance de conduite pour un véhicule (1) comportant un capteur électromagnétique (3) surveillant l'espace de circulation à l'avant du véhicule (1) en émettant des signaux électromagnétiques (5) et en recevant les signaux (7) réfléchis. Une information de direction de circulation du véhicule (1) est transmise par une émission pulsée d'un signal électromagnétique (5) vers les autres véhicules (2).

METHOD FOR ASSISTING THE DRIVING SHARED BETWEEN VEHICLES

DEVICE AND PROCESS OF RECOGNITION Of SPACES OF PARKING

Du fait de l'accroissement de la densité de la circulation, le conducteur d'un véhicule est de plus en plus contraint de concentrer toute son attention sur la situation de conduite complexe et n'est pratiquement plus en mesure de s'attarder à rechercher un espace de stationnement approprié dans la circulation rapide du centre-ville. Il devient donc de plus en plus nécessaire de fournir aux conducteurs de véhicules des systèmes autonomes pouvant accomplir cette tâche. Un tel système de détection d'espaces de stationnement peut avantageusement comprendre un système de détection par rayonnement qui est orienté sur le véhicule de telle manière à éclairer la zone qui se trouve à l'avant du véhicule. Cette configuration permet de détecter suffisamment tôt un espace de stationnement potentiel dans le cadre du traitement des signaux d'écho du système de détection par rayonnement, ce qui permet de disposer de suffisamment de temps d'analyser son aptitude au stationnement dans le cadre du traitement ...

SCALABLE SENSOR SYSTEMS BASED ON SENSOR MODULES

A stand alone sensor module having built in intelligence that provides object detection for a both vehicle and stationary applications. The system includes a processor connected to a sensor and a signal interface. The processor receives signals from the sensor and the signal interface and generates a status signal based on the signals received from the sensor and the signal interface. The processor drives the status signal to the signal interface.

RADAR SYSTEM COMPRISING INTEGRATED DATA TRANSMISSION

The invention relates to a radar system consisting of one or more individual radars, e.g. for use in motor vehicles. At least one of said individual radars comprises both sensing and data communication elements, which can be operated simultaneously.

Diagnostic Method for a Vision Sensor of a Vehicle and Vehicle Having a Vision Sensor

A diagnostic method is provided for a vision sensor of a vehicle. The diagnostic method includes the steps of: determining a first position and a direction of movement of the vehicle; selecting a stationary landmark suitable for being detected by the vision sensor from a landmark database, wherein the landmark is located in front of the vehicle in the direction of movement of the vehicle, wherein a distance from the first position of the vehicle to the landmark is greater than the target range of the vision sensor; detecting the landmark via the vision sensor and, in response to a successful detection of the landmark by the vision sensor; determining a second position of the vehicle; determining an actual range of the vision sensor as the distance between the second position of the vehicle and the landmark.

MOTOR VEHICLE FMCW RADAR WITH SPACED-APART LINEAR FREQUENCY RAMPS WITH DIFFERENT GRADIENTS WHICH ARE ASSIGNED TO DIFFERENT ANGULAR RANGES

GROUND MONITORING RADAR SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR FOR AIRPORT

SYSTEM FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE DRIVING FITNESS OF A DRIVER

Continuation of exterior view on interior pillars and surfaces

A method to display a graphic illustrating an operational environment of a vehicle includes monitoring informational inputs describing the operational environment of the vehicle, processing the informational inputs to determine critical information, monitoring location of the eyes of an operator of the vehicle, determining a registered graphic describing the critical information hidden from a view of the operator by a non-transparent component of the vehicle based upon the location of the eyes of the operator, and displaying the registered graphic describing the critical information hidden from the view of the operator upon the non-transparent component of the vehicle, the non-transparent component including a material reactive to display graphics in response to an excitation projector.

Infotainment display on full-windshield head-up display

The invention relates to an infotainment display on a full-windshield head-up display. A method to display an infotainment graphic upon a surface within a vehicle includes monitoring a source of infotainment content; determining the infotainment graphic based upon monitoring the source of infotainment content, and displaying the infotainment graphic upon the surface including a material reactive to display graphics in response to an excitation projector, wherein the excitation projector includes an ultraviolet projector.

METHOD FOR EVALUATING LEVELS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN A VEHICLE AND AN IDENTIFIER, ELECTRONIC UNIT AND ASSOCIATED IDENTIFIER

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION AND ORIENTATION OF A MOBILE, AND APPLICATIONS.

차량의 주행대열 합류 방법

... 본 발명은 차량의 주행대열에 합류하는 방법에 관한 것으로, 합류 요청을 수신한 차량과 그 전방 또는 후방의 차량이 간격을 조절하여 합류를 요청한 차량이 원하는 공간에 합류할 수 있도록 합류 가능 공간을 확보함으로써 차량 간 안전거리 확보가 가능하고, 주행 대열에 합류 시 차량 간 사고를 예방할 수 있는 차량의 주행대열 합류 방법을 제공한다. 본 발명의 일실시예에 따른 차량의 주행대열 합류 방법은 합류요청차량이 CACC 주행대열의 차량의 정보를 수신하는 단계, 상기 합류요청차량이 CACC 주행대열의 차량에게 합류요청 메시지를 송신하고, 상기 CACC 주행대열의 차량이 합류요청 메시지를 수신하는 단계, 상기 CACC 주행대열의 차량 중 합류요청차량이 합류하고자 하는 위치의 후방 차량과 전방 차량이 차간 간격을 서로 조절하는 단계, 상기 합류요청차량이 CACC 주행대열의 차량에게 합류가 가능한지 여부를 최종적으로 요청하고 판단하는 단계 및 상기 합류요청차량이 CACC 주행대열 차량들 사이에 합류하고, 주행대열이 재구성되는 단계를 포함한다.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A SPEED OF CAR USING A RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICE

Electronic warning system for a bicycle which is meant to avoid traffic accidents

Apparatus and method for automatic vision enhancement in a traffic complex

The present apparatus and method is for automatic vision enhancement in a traffic complex. The apparatus and method employs radar and sensor-based systems such as infrared imaging, ultrasound imaging, active radar and passive far infrared systems. The apparatus and method further employs laser radar and passive millimeter-wave systems, charged-coupled-device cameras, GPS systems, and satellite communication systems.

Radar sensor for recording the traffic environment in motor vehicles

Radarsensor zur Erfassung des Verkehrsumfelds in Kraftfahrzeugen (18), mit einem einstellbaren Sende- und/oder Empfangsverstärker (22, 30) und einer Einstelleinrichtung (34) zur Einstellung des Sende- und/oder Empfangsgewinns, gekennzeichnet durch eine Bewertungseinrichtung (32), die dazu ausgebildet ist, fortlaufend das Verkehrsumfeld zu bewerten und in Abhängigkeit von der aktuellen Bewertung auf die Einstelleinrichtung (34) einzuwirken.

Traffic information system

AUTOMATIC ANTI-COLLISION PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Способ и устройство контроля за положением глиссады и координатами самолёта в дальней зоне

Изобретение относится к радиотехнике и может быть использовано в системах инструментального обеспечения захода самолетов на посадку. Достигаемый технический результат - повышение безопасности захода самолета на посадку. Указанный результат достигается за счет того, что в точке дальнего контроля, расположенной на земной поверхности на продолжении оси взлетно-посадочной полосы со стороны захода самолета на посадку, принимают сигналы курсового и глиссадного радиомаяков, отраженные снижающимся самолетом, приемником-измерителем сигналов глиссадного (курсового) радиомаяка измеряют разность глубин модуляции, дальномером измеряют расстояние от точки контроля до пролетающего над ней самолета, с помощью вычислителя вычисляют боковое смещение пролетающего самолета относительно плоскости курса, а также высоту самолета над точкой контроля и высоту точки глиссады над точкой контроля. Измеренные и вычисленные упомянутые величины передают по линии связи на командно-диспетчерский пункт аэродрома. При этом ...

CONCEPT AND DEVICE FOR CHECKING SENSOR SYSTEM FOR DETECTING OCCUPANCY STATE OF PARKING SPACE FOR ERRORS

Dynamic vehicle system information on full windshield head-up display

The invention relates to a dynamic vehicle system information on full windshield head-up display. A substantially transparent windscreen head up display includes one of light emitting particles or microstructures over a predefined region of the windscreen permitting luminescent display while permitting vision through the windscreen. A method to display a graphic head up instrument display upon a substantially transparent windscreen head up display of a vehicle includes monitoring operation of the vehicle, monitoring an operator-defined configuration of the graphic head up instrument display, determining the graphic head up instrument display based upon the operation of the vehicle and the operator-defined configuration of the graphic head up instrument display, and displaying the graphic head up instrument display upon the substantially transparent windscreen head up display.

Railroad crossing barrier estimating apparatus and vehicle

A railroad crossing barrier estimating apparatus and a vehicle that incorporates therein such a railroad crossing barrier estimating apparatus are provided. When at least one of an external object the transverse width of which increases over time and an external object having a given length at a certain height from the ground is detected, the vehicle (10) or the railroad crossing barrier estimating apparatus (20) estimates the detected external object as a railroad crossing barrier (110a through 110d).

Ground surveillance radar device, in particular for airport.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REMOVING AT LEAST ONE POSITION MARK LAND IN A RADAR CHART

Procédé (200) pour éliminer une position (102) d'un repère terrestre (105) dans une carte radar (110), comprenant les étapes suivantes consistant à : - enregistrer au moins une position de la route (125) copiée dans la carte radar (110) d'au moins un segment de route (130), et - éliminer la position de repère terrestre (102) de la carte radar (110) si la position de repère terrestre (102) est au moins à une distance prédéfinie (135) de la position de la route (125).

DEVICE AND PROCESS OF RECOGNITION Of SPACES OF PARKING

LIGHTING LIGHT DEVICE AND/OR SIGNALING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

La présente invention concerne un dispositif lumineux (101a, 101b, 101c, 102a, 102b, 200), notamment d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation (100) pour véhicule automobile, comprenant : - au moins une première source de lumière (202) destinée à émettre un premier faisceau lumineux modulé codant une information; - au moins une deuxième source de lumière (206, 203) destinée à émettre un deuxième faisceau lumineux modulé codant une information; - un dispositif de contrôle adapté pour : - déterminer, sur réception d'une information à transmettre via le dispositif lumineux, si un premier faisceau lumineux destiné à être émis par la première source doit être modulé pour coder ladite information à transmettre et/ou si un deuxième faisceau destiné à être émis par la deuxième source doit être modulé pour coder ladite information à transmettre, ladite détermination étant fonction d'une information relative à l'ensoleillement local ; - moduler, en fonction de ladite détermination, le premier faisceau lumineux ...

SCALABLE SENSOR SYSTEMS BASED ON SENSOR MODULES

A stand alone sensor module having built in intelligence that provides object detection for a both vehicle and stationary applications. The system includes a processor connected to a sensor and a signal interface. The processor receives signals from the sensor and the signal interface and generates a status signal based on the signals received from the sensor and the signal interface. The processor drives the status signal to the signal interface.

INTERFERENCE PREVENTING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

A device for preventing the interference between vehicles running on a running path having a prescribed width under a face-to-face condition without inviting a cost increase by widening the width of the running course or lowering the working efficiency of the vehicles by decreasing the running speeds of the vehicles. While two vehicles run under the face-to-face condition, either one of the vehicles starts deceleration to stop itself when its own obstacle detecting means detects the other vehicle. At the same time, the other vehicle also starts deceleration even when its obstacle detecting means cannot detect the vehicle, because the vehicle transmits a deceleration control command to the other vehicle for stopping the other vehicle through a transmitting-receiving means. The device is provided with a communication means which is applied to such a case that unmanned vehicles which are run under autonomously guided conditions based on course data and running position data or unmanned vehicles ...

Method for warning the driver of a motor vehicle about an incipient dangerous situation due to inadvertent drifting into an opposing lane

Verfahren zum Warnen des Fahrers eines Kraftfahrzeugs vor einer sich anbahnenden Gefahrensituation infolge eines unbeabsichtigten Driftens in Richtung einer oder auf eine Gegenverkehrsfahrspur, bei welchem Verfahren - ein in Fahrtrichtung des eigenen Kraftfahrzeugs gerichteter virtueller Fahrschlauch bestimmt wird, - unter Verwendung einer, insbesondere optischen, Erfassungssensorik eine die eigene Fahrspur von der Gegenverkehrsfahrspur trennende Fahrbahnmarkierung ermittelt wird, - die Relativposition des eigenen Fahrzeugs zur Fahrbahnmarkierung ermittelt wird, - unter Verwendung einer Erfassungssensorik, insbesondere einer Radarsensorik, ein etwaiges auf der Gegenverkehrsfahrspur fahrendes Gegenverkehrsfahrzeug ermittelt wird, - eine Überprüfung erfolgt, ob das Gegenverkehrsfahrzeug in den virtuellen Fahrschlauch eindringen wird oder eingedrungen ist, - eine Überprüfung erfolgt, ob das eigene Kraftfahrzeug aufgrund der gegebenen Relativposition zur Fahrbahnmarkierung diese überfahren ...

On-vehicle radar device and on-vehicle radar device control system

An on-vehicle radar device comprises a transceiver (101) which transmits/receives a monitoring signal at a specified frequency band and transmits a priority order signal at a frequency within the above-mentioned frequency band, and a controller (10) which switches the signals transmitted by the transceiver (101). The transceiver (101) receives a priority order signal of another radar device, and when interference with the signal of the other radar device is detected, the controller (10), based on the priority order of that other device and on the priority order of the device itself, shifts, by a specified frequency, the frequency band of the monitoring signal transmitted by the transceiver (101).

Antenna apparatus for use in Automobiles

An automobile antenna apparatus according to the present invention includes an antenna control section for electronically and variably controlling (beam-steering or beam-scanning) an emitting-beam pattern of each of antennas (3, 101, 110) mounted on an automobile (1), based on high-precision positional information of the automobile (1), to optimize a function of using an electric wave for vehicle (for broadcast wave reception, mobile communications, positioning, obstruction detection and the like).

RECOGNITION SYSTEM

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a recognition system for capturing an object by a radar, and for quickly recognizing the object. SOLUTION: Preceding vehicle information is collated with infrastructure information (S210 to S230). Information regarded to indicate the same vehicle is defined as information on the vehicle by averaging information on locations and speeds (S260, S265). Also, information regarded as information indicating the vehicle to be unified is searched (S270), and it is unified (S275). Then, traveling information is used, and the future speed and location is estimated (S2800), and output to a driving support device (S290). Also, infrastructure information can be obtained by communication from other vehicle. The preceding vehicle information can be obtained by a radar. The both information is collated to quickly recognize an object. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT ...

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT FOR PREVENTION OF COLLISIONS BETWEEN VEHICLES

Electronic equipment, including encoder and decoder, used for transmitting and receiving alarm signals to prevent and warn of collision between vehicles. The equipment uses photocells and infrared or microwave rays to (a) provide an alarm signal in the event of collision, (b) allow vehicles to maintain a safe distance apart, (c) automatically apply a hydraulic brake, (d) automatically dip headlights of two approaching vehicles (e) alarm of cross proximity between vehicles, (f) klaxon electronic.

The driving assist system in a motor vehicle

Enhanced road vision on full windshield head-up display

AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM

Indicator to-from apparatus functioning by radio, for vehicles

VEHICLE SPACING CONTROL

A method of determining a safe distance (dsafe) between a first vehicle (1) and a second vehicle (2) moving ahead of the first vehicle, each vehicle having a state which comprises at least one of a position (s1, s2), a speed and an acceleration of the respective vehicle, the method comprising the steps of: - collecting sensor data relating to the state of the vehicles (1, 2), - determining, using the sensor data and a time-dependent description of the state of the second vehicle (2), a state of the second vehicle (2) as a result of a maximum deceleration of said second vehicle, - determining, using a time-dependent model of the behaviour of the first vehicle (1) and said state of the second vehicle (2), a state of the first vehicle (1) as a result of said maximum deceleration of said second vehicle (2), and - determining, using said state of the second vehicle (2) and said state of the first vehicle (1), the safe distance (dsafe). Said state of the second vehicle (2) and said state of the ...

MOTOR VEHICLE ASSISTING DEVICE PROVIDED WITH A TRAJECTORY PREDICTION MODULE

The invention relates to a motor vehicle assisting device provided with a trajectory prediction module (28) and characterised in that an interface (38) is connected to a navigation system (30) supplying trajectory information to said trajectory prediction module (28).

CRASH-SAFE VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM

ABSTRACT A crash-safe vehicle control system for controlling operating devices of an own vehicle such as a vehicle decelerating device and an occupant protecting device, on the basis of information on at least one preceding object existing in front of the own vehicle. The vehicle control system is arranged to effect at least one of a non-first-preceding-object-information-dependent control and a width-related-information-dependent control. The non-first-preceding-object-information-dependent control is a control of the operating devices on the basis of non-first-preceding-object information detected by the present system per se, in the presence of a high possibility of crashing of the own vehicle with a first preceding vehicle existing immediately in front of the own vehicle. The non-first-preceding-object information relates to at least one non-first preceding object each existing in front of the first preceding vehicle. The width-related-information-dependent control is a control of the ...

Positional data utilizing inter-vehicle communication method and apparatus

In-vehicle radar device and communication device

In order to consider an optimum control method and an optimum mounting method needed, a Ultra Wide Band (UWB) device having a communication function and a radar function are used. For an obstacle vehicle in front, the distance between two cars is measured using the radar function, and according to this distance, a hazard warning is issued to a driver or a pre-crash operation is carried out. Moreover, by informing its own position to each other between vehicles using the communication function, the distance to a vehicle near to the own vehicle (100) is measured regardless of clutter, and according to this distance, a hazard warning is issued to a driver or a pre-crash operation is carried out. Moreover, the operating frequency and transmission power of a radar are changed based on its own location information, thereby reducing influence to and from other wireless system.

DIRECTIONAL SPEED AND DISTANCE SENSOR

Method and radar system for transmitting information

Method for transmitting information, comprising: -providing a first radar signal generator (1), which provides a continuous wave radar signal (S1) having a first modulation; -modulating the radar signal (S1) with the information, to be transmitted using a second modulation; -transmitting the continuous wave radar signal (S1) modulated with the information; -providing a first radar signal receiver (2), which seeks reflected continuous wave radar signal parts relating to the transmitted radar signal; -providing a second radar signal receiver (3), receiving the transmitted continuous wave radar signal; and -processing the continuous wave radar signal (S1), received by the second radar receiver (3), to obtain the information therefrom.

Moving body detection system

Problem: To provide a moving body detection system capable of measuring distances to a plurality of opposing moving bodies. Resolving Means: A moving body detection system for detecting moving bodies by transmitting (S11) and receiving signals (S4, S12) between the moving bodies, wherein each moving body transmits an ID code capable of identifying the moving body itself as a fixed output ID code signal of a fixed period (T), a detection side moving body receives (S4) the ID code signal of the same transmission period (T) as the ID code signal based on changes in driving conditions, discriminates (S5-S8) the received ID signal and gives an order of priority to each ID code based on the discrimination results, and transmits (S11) a detection signal with the ID code and the ID code of the detection side moving body itself added at prescribed time intervals in ID code order, a non-detection side moving body receives the detection signal, and transmits a response signal with its own ID code ...

SCALABLE SENSOR SYSTEMS BASED ON SENSOR MODULES

A stand alone sensor module having built in intelligence that provides object detection for a both vehicle and stationary applications. The system includes a processor connected to a sensor and a signal interface. The processor receives signals from the sensor and the signal interface and generates a status signal based on the signals received from the sensor and the signal interface. The processor drives the status signal to the signal interface.

GENERATION AND USE OF HD MAPS

An apparatus comprising a processor unit configured to provide a first high-definition map, a sensor unit configured for providing sensor data representing an environmental condition in a periphery of the apparatus and a receiver unit configured to receive data representing a second high-definition map. The processor unit is configured to fuse the second high-definition map and the sensor data so as to provide the first high-definition map. The apparatus further comprises a transmitter unit configured for transmitting a result of fusing the second high-definition map and the sensor data, and comprises a command generator unit configured to generate a command signal representing a vehicle control command for a vehicle carrying the apparatus based on the first high-definition map.

GAP MEASUREMENT FOR VEHICLE CONVOYING

A variety of methods, controllers and algorithms are described for identifying the back of a particular vehicle (e.g., a platoon partner) in a set of distance measurement scenes and/or for tracking the back of such a vehicle. The described techniques can be used in conjunction with a variety of different distance measuring technologies including radar, LIDAR, camera based distance measuring units and others. The described approaches are well suited for use in vehicle platooning and/or vehicle convoying systems including tractor-trailer truck platooning applications. In another aspect, technique are described for fusing sensor data obtained from different vehicles for use in the at least partial automatic control of a particular vehicle. The described techniques are well suited for use in conjunction with a variety of different vehicle control applications including platooning, convoying and other connected driving applications including tractor-trailer truck platooning applications.

ELECTRONIC EQUIPEMENT FOR PREVENTION OF COLLISIONS BETWEEN VEHICLES

REAL-TIME OCCUPANCY MAPPING SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Doppler radar warning system

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BEYOND-THE-HORIZON THREAT INDICATION FOR VEHICLES

High-frequency oscillator

Full-windshield HUD enhancement: pixelated field of view limited architecture

DISPOSITIF D'AIDE A LA CONDUITE AUTOMOBILE

LA PRESENTE INVENTION CONCERNE PRINCIPALEMENT UN DISPOSITIF D'AIDE A LA CONDUITE AUTOMOBILE ET PERMET D'EVITER DES ACCIDENTS AUX CROISEMENTS DE VOIES. LE DISPOSITIF SELON L'INVENTION COMPORTE DES MOYENS DE DETECTION DE PRESENCE ETOU DE MESURE DE VITESSE 21, 22, 23, 24, 41, 42, 43, 44 DE VEHICULES 101, 102, 111, UN CALCULATEUR 60 ET DES MOYENS DE TRANSMISSION 31, 32, 33, 34 DE L'INFORMATION 51, 52, 53, 54. DES VEHICULES 101, 102, 111 SONT EQUIPES DE MOYENS D'EMISSION ETOU DE RECEPTION 16, 17 ET DES MOYENS DE SIGNALISATION QUI AVERTISSENT LE CONDUCTEUR DANS LE CAS OU UN DANGER PARTICULIER SURVIENDRAIT. L'INVENTION S'APPLIQUE PRINCIPALEMENT A LA CIRCULATION AUTOMOBILE.

Systems of radar and communication used as detectors of obstacles

VEHICLE-MOUNTED INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

Device for searching a parking space

A device for detecting parking spaces for vehicles includes a distance-measuring beam-type sensor system disposed on a road vehicle, and a signal processing system. The distance-measuring beam-type sensor system directs a measuring beam into an area in front of the vehicle so as to detect free areas in the traffic space that are potential parking spaces. The signal processing unit examines, upon a detecting of a free area, the dimensions of the free area and the suitability of the free area for parking.

Airport surface vehicle identification system and method

An airport vehicle identification system for improving airport traffic management and collision avoidance, includes a ground surveillance radar and a plurality of low power frequency translators located in spaced relationship about the surface of the airport. The radar system transmits a conventional radar signal for target detection and a beacon interrogation signal for target detection. Each translator is designed to bandshift the interrogation signal to a frequency value compatible with the vehicle transponder, and transmit the bandshifted interrogation signal to the vehicle transponder. Each frequency translator is bi-directional and receives a transponder reply signal indicative of vehicle identity and bandshifts the reply signal to a frequency value compatible with the ground surveillance radar and transmits the bandshifted reply signal to the ground radar. This invention fills the critical void in airport traffic control of providing ground controllers with electronic airport ground ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE NAVIGATION USING LATERAL OFFSETS

Occupant protection system for vehicle

METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING DATA IN A MOVING LINEAR CHAIN

Method and Apparatus for Determining Driver Fitness in Real Time

DETECTING BURNT OF AN OBJECT BY A VEHICLE

METHOD FOR EVALUATING LEVELS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN A VEHICLE AND AN IDENTIFIER, ELECTRONIC UNIT AND ASSOCIATED IDENTIFIER

L'invention concerne un procédé d'évaluation de la distance (d) séparant un identifiant (20) équipé d'un premier module de communication sans fil (24) et un véhicule (10) équipé d'un second module de communication sans fil (14), comprenant les étapes suivantes : - établissement d'une liaison sans fil (L) entre le premier module de communication sans fil (24) et le second module de communication sans fil (14) ; - estimation de ladite distance (d) en fonction d'un temps de propagation de signaux électromagnétiques impliqués dans la liaison sans fil établie (L) ; - lorsque l'identifiant (20) entre dans la portée d'un signal (S) émis au niveau du véhicule (10), évaluation de ladite distance (d) au moyen d'une mesure, par l'identifiant (20), de la puissance dudit signal émis (S). Une unité électronique et un identifiant associé sont également décrits.

Device for assisting vehicle driving

COLLISION WARNING APPARATUS

A collision warning apparatus for a host vehicle which has stopped along a lane of a highway, comprises at least one sensor associated with the host vehicle which generates a data stream in response to radiation received from a scene rearwards of the host vehicle,a memory in which the apparatus stores a reference target data set dependent upon movement of a first vehicle within the scene in a first period of time; and processing circuitry arranged to: identify a second target vehicle moving in the scene during a second period of time subsequent to the first period of time from the data stream and to output at least target data for the identified vehicle; and process the reference target data set with the target data or data derived therefrom, to determine whether there is a risk of collision between the second target vehicle and the host vehicle. The apparatus is especially suited for use with a vehicle that is stationary by the side of a road to warn of a possible collision from a vehicle ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FLEET CONTROL WHEN UNMANNED VEHICLES AND MANNED VEHICLES TRAVEL IN MIXTURE

An apparatus and a method for fleet control when unmanned vehicles and manned vehicles travel in mixture. When manned vehicles travel simultaneously on the same driving course with the unmanned vehicles, their mutual interference can be prevented. On an unmanned vehicle, an unmanned vehicle position detection means (11), an unmanned vehicle transmitter/receiver (12) and an unmanned vehicle controller (10) are loaded; on a manned vehicle, a manned vehicle position detection means (21), a manned vehicle transmitter/receiver (22), a manned vehicle controller (20) and an alarm means (23) are loaded. The manned vehicle controller (20) compares unmanned vehicle position data with manned vehicle position data, and outputs an alarm signal for avoiding the collision with the unmanned vehicle to the alarm means (23) when the unmanned vehicle travels ahead of the manned vehicle and the distance between them is within a predetermined range.

ADJUSTMENT OF DISTANCE GATES OF A SURROUNDINGS SENSOR ON THE BASIS OF SURROUNDINGS INFORMATION

The invention relates to a method for optimising the range and resolution of a sensor system for a surroundings detection system for a motor vehicle, wherein distance gates are provided for processing surroundings data. The quantity and/or the width of distance gates is variable and is adjusted to the current vehicle surroundings on the basis of data transmitted by electronic cards or by radio.

Target Detection Device For Avoiding Collision Between Vehicle And Target Captured By Sensor Mounted To The Vehicle

The target detecting device comprises a radar sensor, an imaging sensor, and an ECU. The target detected by the radar sensor is selected under certain conditions, for example, i) a reception intensity of the reflected radar waves is equal to or more than a predetermined value, or ii) the target is moving, to be outputted externally. When a stopped vehicle is detected on a road by the sensor, and a target, for example a pedestrian, present behind the stopped vehicle is detected from the image acquired by the imaging sensor by performing image recognition using predetermined patterns of a target, the ECU makes the selection condition less restrictive than the selection condition for targets other than the target present behind the stopped vehicle, or unconditionally selects the target present behind the stopped vehicle.

METHOD FOR EVALUATING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN AN IDENTIFIER AND A VEHICLE, ASSOCIATED ELECTRONIC UNIT AND IDENTIFIER

The invention relates to a method for evaluating the distance (d) between an identifier () fitted with a first wireless communication module () and a vehicle () fitted with a second wireless communication module (), including the following steps: establishing a wireless connection (L) between the first wireless communication module () and the second wireless communication module (); estimating said distance (d) on the basis of a propagation time of the electromagnetic signals involved in the N wireless connection established (L); when the identifier () comes within the range of a signal (S) transmitted by the vehicle (), evaluating said distance (d) by means of a measurement, by the identifier (), of the strength of said transmitted signal (S). An associated electronic unit and identifier are also described. 1. A method for evaluating the distance separating an identifier equipped with a first wireless communication module and a vehicle equipped with a second wireless communication module , comprisingestablishing a wireless link between the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module;estimating said distance on the basis of a propagation time of electromagnetic signals involved in the wireless link that is established; andwhen the identifier enters into the range of a signal emitted at the vehicle, evaluating said distance by way of a measurement, by the identifier, of the strength of said emitted signal.2. The evaluation method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising of transmitting the evaluated distance claim 1 , from the identifier to the vehicle claim 1 , via the wireless link that is established.3. The evaluation method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising activating the emission of said emitted signal when said estimated distance is less than a predetermined value.4. The evaluation method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , prior to establishing the wireless link claim 1 , emitting at least one ...

System and method for receiving authorization to communicate sensitive information through a vehicle

A vehicle is provided that, while the vehicle is in motion, receives a plurality of transaction options from a plurality of vendors (each transaction option comprising an offer for an occupant to purchase a good or service), in response and based on user preferences, pre-filters the plurality of transaction options to identify which of the plurality of transaction options to present to the occupant by a user interface, in response to identifying a transaction option to present to the occupant, renders the user interface for the display to request authorization from the user to allow a communication to the vendor associated with the identified transaction option, receives user input associated with the identified transaction option regarding authorization of the associated transaction, and based on the user input and while the vehicle is in motion, automatically sends, by a secure session, a first communication to the vendor on behalf of the user. The first communication provides sensitive user information to the vendor to complete the transaction. 120-. (canceled)21. A vehicle , comprising:a display in the vehicle to display a user interface; while the vehicle is in motion, receive a plurality of transaction options from a plurality of vendors, each transaction option comprising an offer for a user to purchase a good or service, the user being an occupant of the vehicle;', 'retrieve user preferences from the memory;', 'in response to the transaction options and based on the user preferences, pre-filter the plurality of transaction options to identify which of the plurality of transaction options to present to the occupant by a user interface;', 'in response to identifying a transaction option to present to the occupant, render the user interface for the display to request authorization from the user to allow a communication to the vendor associated with the identified transaction option;', 'receive user input associated with the identified transaction option ...

SECURE COMMUNICATIONS WITH SENSITIVE USER INFORMATION THROUGH A VEHICLE

A vehicle is provided that stores user information associated with a user in the vehicle and vehicle information associated with the vehicle (the vehicle information comprises a vehicle identification number of the vehicle, an electronic serial number associated with the vehicle, and/or an engine code of the vehicle), determines the user desires to interact with a third party, retrieves the user and vehicle information from the memory, combines the user information and the vehicle information into a first communication for the third party, and automatically sends the first communication to the third party for the user to authenticate the user to the third party. 120-. (canceled)21. A vehicle , comprising: store user information associated with a user in the vehicle;', 'store vehicle information associated with the vehicle, wherein the vehicle information comprises a vehicle identification number of the vehicle, an electronic serial number associated with the vehicle, and/or an engine code of the vehicle;, 'a memory to determine the user desires to interact with a third party;', 'retrieve the user information from the memory;', 'retrieve the vehicle information from the memory;', 'combine the user information and the vehicle information into a first communication for the third party; and', 'automatically send the first communication to the third party for the user to authenticate the user to the third party., 'a processor in communication with the memory, the processor to22. The vehicle of claim 21 , wherein the user information comprises biometric information of the user claim 21 , the biometric information being received by a sensor associated with the vehicle claim 21 , wherein the third party is a vendor claim 21 , wherein the vendor authenticates the user to enable a financial transaction between the vendor and user using the user information while the vehicle is in motion claim 21 , and wherein the processor is programmed to initiate automatically claim 21 , on ...

BIFURCATED COMMUNICATIONS TO A THIRD PARTY THROUGH A VEHICLE

A vehicle is provided that determines a need for communication with a third party vendor, retrieves a user rule from the memory (the user rule defines to which third party vendor the vehicle can send a first communication to address the need and defines a geographic location of the third party vendor relative to a current location of the vehicle, a monetary amount the vehicle can pay to a third party vendor for a product or service to address the need, and a time limit for the third party vendor to provide the product or service to address the need), based on the user rule, selects a third party vendor from among multiple possible third party vendors, and when determined by the user rule, automatically sends the first communication to the selected third party vendor to address the need. The first communication is associated with an order for the product or service, and the processor provides an authorization to the selected third party vendor to complete the order. The vehicle uses different antennas positioned at different physical locations on an exterior of the vehicle to provide the first communication and authorization to the selected third party vendor. 121-. (canceled)22. A vehicle , comprising:a memory to store a user rule applicable to third party vendor communications associated with a user in the vehicle; determine a need for communication with a third party vendor;', 'retrieve the user rule from the memory, wherein the user rule defines to which third party vendor the vehicle can send a first communication to address the need, the need relating to a product or service of the third party vendor and wherein the user rule defines one or more of a geographic location of the third party vendor relative to a current location of the vehicle, a monetary amount the vehicle can pay to a third party vendor for a product or service to address the need, and a time limit for the third party vendor to provide the product or service to address the need;', 'based on the ...

VEHICLE SENSING SYSTEM USING DAISY CHAIN OF SENSORS

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

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING VEHICULAR DOOR MOVEMENT DUE TO NON-CONTACT USING OBSTACLE DETECTION

A non-contact obstacle detection (NCOD) system for a motor vehicle and a method of operating the non-contact obstacle detection system are disclosed. The NCOD system includes a main electronic control unit adapted to connect to a power source. At least one non-contact obstacle sensor is coupled to the main electronic control unit for detecting obstacles near a closure member of the vehicle. The control unit is configured to detect movement of the closure member, detect no obstacle using the at least one non-contact obstacle sensor, and alter movement of the closure member in response to no obstacle being detected while movement of the closure member is detected. 1. A non-contact obstacle detection system for a motor vehicle comprising:a main electronic control unit having a plurality of input-output terminals and adapted to connect to a power source;at least one non-contact obstacle sensor coupled to said plurality of input-output terminals of said main electronic control unit for detecting obstacles near a closure member of the motor vehicle; andat least one of a power actuator coupled to the closure member and to said plurality of input-output terminals of said main electronic control unit for moving the closure member, and a brake mechanism coupled to said main electronic control unit;wherein said main electronic control unit is configured to detect movement of the closure member, detect no obstacle using said at least one non-contact obstacle sensor, and alter movement of the closure member using the at least one of a power actuator and a brake mechanism in response to no obstacle being detected while movement of the closure member is detected.2. The non-contact obstacle detection system of claim 1 , wherein said main electronic control unit is further configured to cease movement of the closure member in response to no obstacle being detected while movement of the closure member is detected.3. The non-contact obstacle detection system of claim 1 , further ...

AIRCRAFT COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM

An aircraft collision avoidance system including (a) at least one separation monitoring device connectable to at least a portion of an aircraft and/or vehicle, the separation monitoring device comprising (1) at least one transmitter, (2) at least one receiver, and (3) an image sensor, and (b) a master unit. 1. An aircraft collision avoidance system , comprising: at least one transmitter capable of selectively transmitting signals which are reflected off of an object and received by at least one receiver, the reflected signals defining a separation distance between the at least one receiver and the object and wherein the at least one transmitter outputs a separation distance signal representative of the separation distance; and', 'an image sensor; and, 'at least one separation monitoring device connectable to at least a portion of an aircraft, the separation monitoring device comprisinga master unit for receiving and analyzing the separation distance signals output by the at least one transmitter and outputting a warning signal to a warning device when the at least one separation monitoring device is within a predetermined distance from the object, and wherein the master unit is in communication with the image sensor.2. An aircraft collision avoidance system , comprising:at least one wireless transceiver capable of selectively transmitting signals and receiving signals which are reflected back to the wireless transceiver off of an object in order to define a separation distance between the wireless transceiver and the object and wherein the wireless transceiver outputs a separation distance signal representative of the separation distance; andan image sensor; anda master unit for receiving and analyzing the separation distance signals output by the wireless transceiver, the master unit outputting a warning signal to a warning device when the wireless transceiver is within a predetermined distance from an object, and wherein the master unit is in communication with ...

Lane assistance system responsive to extremely fast approaching vehicles

A lane assistance system of a host vehicle for reacting to fast and extremely fast approaching vehicles includes a rear radar sensing unit having a sensor and an electronic controller. The electronic controller determines the distance and relative velocity of the fast approaching vehicle to the host vehicle. Further, depending on the closeness of the approaching vehicle, the lane of the approaching vehicle is determined from angular resolution of the radar signal. When the vehicle is approaching at an extremely fast rate and the angular resolution of the radar signal is not capable of determining an exact relative lane of the approaching vehicle due to the vehicle being too far away, the assistance system warns against or prevents lane changes by the host vehicle.

MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR A 360° DETECTION OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE SURROUNDINGS

The invention relates to a method and a motor vehicle comprising a sensor assembly for a 360° detection of the motor vehicle surroundings. The sensor assembly has multiple sensors of the same type, wherein each of the multiple sensors has a specified detection region and the sensors are distributed around the exterior of the motor vehicle such that the detection regions collectively provide a complete detection zone which covers the surroundings in a complete angle about the motor vehicle at a specified distance from the motor vehicle. The sensors are each designed to detect the surroundings in their respective detection region as respective sensor data in respective successive synchronized time increments. The sensor assembly has a pre-processing mechanism which fuses the sensor data of each of the sensors in order to generate a three-dimensional image of the section of the surroundings for a respective identical time increment and provides same in a common database. 110.-. (canceled)11. A motor vehicle comprising: a plurality of sensors, each of which are of a same kind, with the plurality of sensors each respectively having a predetermined detection zone, wherein the plurality of sensors are disposed in a distributed manner around an exterior of the motor vehicle such that the predetermined detection zones of the plurality of sensors collectively provide an overall detection zone, which covers a region of the surroundings at a pre-determined distance from the motor vehicle in a complete angle around the motor vehicle, with each of the plurality of sensors being configured to record the surroundings in their respective detection zone as respective sensor data in respective successive synchronized time steps, and', acquire the sensor data from each of the plurality of sensors;', 'fuse the sensor data from the plurality of sensors for a respective identical time step to produce a three-dimensional image of the surroundings that is produced in a common database, with ...

DRIVER FATIGUE WARNING SYSTEM

A driver-fatigue warning system suitable for use in an automated vehicle includes a camera, an alert-device, and a controller. The camera renders an image of a lane-marking and of an object proximate to a host-vehicle. The alert-device is operable to alert an operator of the host-vehicle of driver-fatigue. The controller is in communication with the camera and the alert-device. The controller determines a vehicle-offset of the host-vehicle relative to the lane-marking based on the image. The controller determines an offset-position of the object relative to the lane-marking based on the image. The controller determines that a lane-departure has occurred when the vehicle-offset is less than a deviation-threshold. The controller does not count occurrences of lane-departures when the offset-position is less than an offset-threshold, and activates the alert-device when the count of the occurrences of lane-departures exceeds a crossing-threshold indicative of driver-fatigue. 1. A warning system , the system comprising:a camera;an alert-device; anda controller in communication with the camera and the alert-device, said controller counts a lane-departure of a host-vehicle when a host-vehicle-offset relative to a lane-marking is less than a threshold, does not count the lane-departure when an object in a roadway urges an operator of the host-vehicle to perform the lane-departure, and activates the alert-device when the count of the lane-departures exceeds a departure-threshold.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the object is another vehicle.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the other vehicle is traveling in an adjacent-lane to a travel-lane traveled by the host-vehicle.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the other vehicle is traveling at least partially in a travel-lane traveled by the host-vehicle.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the object is a stationary object.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the stationary object is adjacent to a travel-lane traveled by the host- ...

DRIVER FATIGUE WARNING SYSTEM

A driver-fatigue warning system suitable for use in an automated vehicle includes a camera, an alert-device, and a controller. The camera renders an image of a lane-marking and of an object proximate to a host-vehicle. The alert-device is operable to alert an operator of the host-vehicle of driver-fatigue. The controller is in communication with the camera and the alert-device. The controller determines a vehicle-offset of the host-vehicle relative to the lane-marking based on the image. The controller determines an offset-position of the object relative to the lane-marking based on the image. The controller determines that a lane-departure has occurred when the vehicle-offset is less than a deviation-threshold. The controller does not count occurrences of lane-departures when the offset-position is less than an offset-threshold, and activates the alert-device when the count of the occurrences of lane-departures exceeds a crossing-threshold indicative of driver-fatigue. 1. A warning system , the system comprising:a camera that captures an image of a lane-marking and an image of an object in a travel-lane traveled by a host-vehicle;an alert-device operable to alert an operator of the host-vehicle of driver-fatigue; and a vehicle-offset of the host-vehicle relative to the lane-marking based on the image;', 'an offset-position of the object relative to the lane-marking based on the image; and', 'occurrences of a lane-departure when the vehicle-offset is less than a deviation-threshold;', determines that the object is within the travel-lane traveled by the host-vehicle based on the image and the offset-position;', 'increments a count of occurrences of lane-departures when the lane-departure of the host-vehicle occurs on a same side of the travel-lane relative to the object;', 'does not increment the count of occurrences of lane-departures when the lane-departure of the host-vehicle occurs on an opposite side of the travel-lane relative to the object; and', 'activates ...

DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes a vision system, a sensing system and a control. The vision system includes a camera and the sensing system includes a radar sensor. Image data captured by the camera is provided to the control and is processed by an image processor of the control. Responsive to image processing of captured image data, lane markers on the road being traveled along by the equipped vehicle are detected and the control determines a lane being traveled by the equipped vehicle. Radar data generated by the radar sensor is provided to the control, which receives vehicle data relating to the equipped vehicle via a vehicle bus of the equipped vehicle. Responsive at least in part to processing of generated radar data and captured image data, the control detects another vehicle present on the road being traveled along by the equipped vehicle. 1. A driver assistance system for a vehicle , said driver assistance system comprising:a vision system comprising a camera disposed at a vehicle equipped with said driver assistance system, said camera having a field of view that encompasses a road being traveled along by the equipped vehicle;a control disposed at or in the equipped vehicle and comprising an image processor;wherein image data captured by said camera is provided to said control and is processed by said image processor;wherein said image processor processes data at a processing speed of at least 30 MIPS;wherein, responsive to image processing by said image processor of image data captured by said camera, lane markers on the road being traveled along by the equipped vehicle are detected;wherein, responsive to image processing by said image processor of image data captured by said camera, said control determines a lane being traveled by the equipped vehicle;a sensing system operable to detect other vehicles present exterior the equipped vehicle;wherein said sensing system comprises a radar sensor disposed at the equipped vehicle and having a ...

WORKSITE PLAN EXECUTION

A method includes receiving a worksite plan to be executed by at least one machine at a worksite from a computing device of a supervising entity, the controller being located at a non-line-of-sight (NLOS) location with respect to the worksite. The worksite plan may include a boundary of the worksite at which the worksite plan is implemented, at least one task defining the worksite plan, and a selection of at least one machine to perform the task. The method may include receiving a validation signal from a device located at the worksite, the validation indicating that the worksite is ready for implementation of the worksite plan based on at least one parameter of worksite readiness. The method may include selecting a first mode of operation of the machine to perform the task and transmitting first instructions to the machine to perform the task based on the first mode of operation. 1. A method , comprising: a boundary of the worksite at which the worksite plan is implemented;', 'at least one task including mission parameters defining the worksite plan;', 'a selection of at least one machine to perform the task; and', 'at least one machine parameter;, 'receiving, with a controller, a worksite plan to be executed by at least one machine at a worksite from a computing device of a supervising entity, the controller being located at a non-line-of-sight (NLOS) location with respect to the worksite, the worksite plan includingreceiving, with the controller, a validation signal from a device located at the worksite, the validation indicating that the worksite is ready for implementation of the worksite plan based on at least one parameter of worksite readiness;selecting, with the controller and based at least in part on the worksite plan, a first mode of operation of the machine to perform the task; andtransmitting first instructions to the machine to perform the task based on the first mode of operation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the machine operates under at least ...

DEVICE FOR PREVENTING VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME

A vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a radar module configured to receive emergency situation notification information indicating a deteriorating weather condition and an accident occurrence state from a front vehicle positioned ahead, an output unit configured to output the received emergency situation notification information, and a controller configured to control the radar module to transmit the emergency situation notification information including additional information, which is obtained through the radar module, to a rear vehicle positioned behind. 1. A vehicle comprising:a radar module configured to receive emergency situation notification information indicating a deteriorating weather condition and an accident occurrence state from a front vehicle positioned ahead;an output unit configured to output the received emergency situation notification information; anda controller configured to control the radar module to transmit the emergency situation notification information including additional information, which is obtained through the radar module, to a rear vehicle positioned behind.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the controller controls at least one of a velocity of the vehicle and an air pressure of a tire of the vehicle claim 1 , based on the received emergency situation notification information.3. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein a data frame constituting the emergency situation notification information comprises at least one of a transmission subject identifier field for identifying a subject of a vehicle that transmitted the emergency situation notification information claim 1 , an accident occurrence state field indicating whether an accident occurrence state has been sensed claim 1 , a deteriorating weather condition field including at least one of sensing or non-sensing of a deteriorating weather condition and weather information claim 1 , a vehicle location field including location ...

OPERATION-SECURITY SYSTEM FOR AN AUTOMATED VEHICLE

An operation-security system for an automated vehicle includes an object-detector and a controller. The object-detector includes at least three sensors. Each sensor is one of a camera used to determine an image-location of an object proximate to a host-vehicle, a lidar-unit used to determine a lidar-location of the object proximate to the host-vehicle, and a radar-unit used to determine a radar-location of the object proximate to the host-vehicle. The controller is in communication with the at least three sensors. The controller is configured to determine a composite-location based on a comparison of locations indicated by the at least three sensors. Information from one sensor is ignored when a respective location indicated by the one sensor differs from the composite-location by greater than an error-threshold. If a remote sensor not on the host-vehicle is used, V2V or V2I communications may be used to communicate a location to the host-vehicle. 1. An operation-security system for an automated vehicle , said system comprising:an object-detector that includes at least three sensors, wherein each sensor is one of a camera used to determine an image-location of an object proximate to a host-vehicle,a lidar-unit used to determine a lidar-location of the object proximate to the host-vehicle, anda radar-unit used to determine a radar-location of the object proximate to the host-vehicle; anda controller in communication with the at least three sensors, said controller configured to determine a composite-location based on a comparison of locations indicated by the at least three sensors, wherein information from one sensor is ignored when a respective location indicated by the one sensor differs from the composite-location by greater than an error-threshold.2. An operation-security system for an automated vehicle , said system comprising:a camera used to determine an image-location of an object proximate to a host-vehicle;a lidar-unit used to determine a lidar-location of ...

Autonomous vehicle operated with guide assistance of human driven vehicles

Sensor information is collected from human driven vehicles which are driven in a given region. From the sensor information, a road condition is detected on a road segment, where the road condition has a sufficiently high likelihood of impairing autonomous vehicles in safely navigating through the one or more road segments. Information about the one or more road segments is communicated to the one or more autonomous vehicles.

SMARTPHONE-BASED VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD TO AVOID COLLISIONS

Vehicular control method to avoid collisions in which a smartphone is coupled to the vehicle while in a vehicular compartment. Data is generated from vehicle-resident sensors about operation of the vehicle and transferred from the vehicle to the smartphone while the smartphone is coupled to the vehicle. A communications network with another vehicle is established using the smartphone and the data transferred from the vehicle to the smartphone and data from sensors on the smartphone is transmitted via the smartphone and established communications network to other vehicle, the data including data about location and movement of the vehicle. Then, while the smartphone is coupled to the vehicle, a vehicular operational function is controlled based in part on data transmitted using the smartphone and established communications network to cause movement of the vehicle to change in order to avoid a collision with the other vehicle. 1. A method for vehicular control to avoid collisions , comprising:coupling a smartphone to the vehicle while the smartphone is in a compartment defined by the vehicle, the smartphone being usable for voice and data communications independent of the vehicle when outside of the compartment defined by the vehicle;causing data to be generated from one or more vehicle-resident sensors about operation of the vehicle while the smartphone is coupled to the vehicle;causing the data generated by the vehicle-resident sensors to be transferred from the vehicle to the smartphone while the smartphone is coupled to the vehicle;establishing a communications network with at least one other vehicle using the smartphone and transmitting via the smartphone and established communications network, the data transferred from the vehicle to the smartphone while the smartphone is coupled to the vehicle and data from at least one sensor on the smartphone, to the at least one other vehicle, the data including data about location and movement of the vehicle; andcontrolling, ...

VEHICLE BLIND SPOT SYSTEM OPERATION WITH TRAILER TOW

This disclosure generally relates to a vehicle blind spot detection system, method, and module for adjusting parameters of a vehicle blind spot detection algorithm based on a trailer being attached to the back of the vehicle. More specifically, based on a determination that a trailer is attached to the vehicle and the reception of trailer information corresponding to the attached trailer, an adjust to the parameters of a blind spot detection area is disclosed for ensuring the continued operation of the blind spot detection feature will take into account the attached trailer. 1. A vehicle comprising: detect a hitched trailer', 'load trailer and buffer dimensions based on the detection of the hitched trailer;', 'generate a blind spot dimension based on the loaded trailer and buffer dimensions;', 'identify a position of an object based the sensors;', 'automatically generate a blind spot warning based on the generated blind spot dimension and the identified position of the object;', 'only enable user-adjustment of the buffer dimension above a preset minimum., 'a body, a motor, brakes, one or more sensors, a trailer hitch, at least one processor in electronic communication with the sensors and configured to2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the blind spot warning is automatically deactivating the vehicle's cruise control.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the blind spot warning includes flashing a light mounted on a rear-view mirror of the body.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to trigger the blind spot warning based on the at least one processor detecting a lane change.5. The vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the lane change is the vehicle steering toward a lane of the identified object.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the dimensions are parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle.7. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to detect the hitched trailer upon receiving a user input.8. The ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RADAR SYSTEM

Examples disclosed herein relate to an antenna system in a radar system for object detection with a sounding signal. The antenna system includes a radiating array of elements configured to transmit a reference signal and an antenna controller coupled to the radiating array of elements. The antenna controller is configured to detect a set of reflections of the reference signal from an object. The antenna is configured to determine a location of the object and a mobility status from the set of reflections. The antenna controller is also configured to generate signaling indicating the location and mobility status of the object as output to identify a target object different from the object. Other examples disclosed herein relate to a radar system and a method of object detection with the radar system. 1. An antenna system , comprising:a radiating array of elements configured to transmit a reference signal; and detect a set of reflections of the reference signal from an object;', 'determine a location of the object and a mobility status of the object, from the set of reflections; and', 'generate signaling indicating the location and mobility status of the object as output to identify a target object different from the object., 'an antenna controller coupled to the radiating array of elements and configured to2. The antenna system of claim 1 , wherein the reference signal is a sounding signal claim 1 , and wherein the sounding signal is a frequency modulated continuous wave signal.3. The antenna system of claim 1 , wherein the mobility status distinguishes a mobile object from a stationary object.4. The antenna system of claim 1 , wherein one or more reflections in the set of reflections indicate respective time delays between reflections from the object that correspond to distances between the antenna system and the object.5. The antenna system of claim 1 , wherein the set of reflections is measured with respect to a reflection from the target object.6. The antenna ...

Media access control scheme in radar system for autonomous vehicles

A method is provided that includes a vehicle receiving data from an external computing device indicative of at least one other vehicle in an environment of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a sensor configured to detect the environment of the vehicle. The at least one other vehicle may include at least one sensor. The method also includes determining a likelihood of interference between the at least one sensor of the at least one other vehicle and the sensor of the vehicle. The method also includes initiating an adjustment of the sensor to reduce the likelihood of interference between the sensor of the vehicle and the at least one sensor of the at least one other vehicle responsive to the determination. 1. A radar planning system comprising:a communication interface configured to communicate with a plurality of vehicles;a memory configured to store data related to the plurality of vehicles, wherein the data includes vehicle position data; and determine potential radar interference between at least two radar units associated with at least one vehicle in communication with the radar planning system,', 'determine radar channel assignments for the at least two radar units, and', 'provide the determined radar channel assignments to the at least one vehicle in communication with the radar planning system., 'a processing system configured to2. The radar planning system of claim 1 , wherein the memory is further configured to store sensor orientation data for the plurality of vehicles.3. The radar planning system of claim 2 , wherein the processing system is further configured to determine potential radar interference based on both an orientation of a given sensor and a position of a vehicle of the plurality of vehicles.4. The radar planning system of claim 3 , wherein the processing system is further configured to determine potential radar interference based on both the orientation of the given sensor and an orientation of a second sensor.5. The radar planning system of ...

OCCUPANCY PREDICTION NEURAL NETWORKS

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for generating a future occupancy prediction for a region of an environment. In one aspect, a method comprises: receiving sensor data generated by a sensor system of a vehicle that characterizes an environment in a vicinity of the vehicle as of a current time point, wherein the sensor data comprises a plurality of sensor samples characterizing the environment that were each captured at different time points; processing a network input comprising the sensor data using a neural network to generate an occupancy prediction output for a region of the environment, wherein: the occupancy prediction output characterizes, for one or more future intervals of time after the current time point, a respective likelihood that the region of the environment will be occupied by an agent in the environment during the future interval of time. 1. A method implemented by one or more data processing apparatus , the method comprising:receiving sensor data generated by a sensor system of a vehicle that characterizes an environment in a vicinity of the vehicle as of a current time point, wherein the sensor data comprises a plurality of sensor samples characterizing the environment that were each captured at different time points; the occupancy prediction output characterizes, for one or more future intervals of time after the current time point, a respective likelihood that the region of the environment will be occupied by an agent in the environment during the future interval of time; and', 'the network input is provided to an input layer of the neural network, and the occupancy prediction output for the region of the environment is output by an output layer of the neural network; and, 'processing a network input comprising the sensor data using a neural network to generate an occupancy prediction output for a region of the environment, whereinproviding the occupancy prediction output to a ...

VEHICLE SENSING SYSTEM FOR CLASSIFICATION OF VEHICLE MODEL

A sensing system for a vehicle includes at least one radar sensor disposed at the vehicle and having a field of sensing exterior of the vehicle. The at least one radar sensor includes an antenna array having multiple transmitting antennas and multiple receiving antennas. Sensed radar data provides a data set of radar reflection responses for an object in the field of sensing of the at least one radar sensor, and the data set of radar reflection responses is compared to stored data sets representative of particular vehicle types. Responsive to the data set of radar reflection responses being determined to correspond to a stored data set, the sensing system classifies the detected object as that particular vehicle type. 1. A sensing system for a vehicle , said sensing system comprising:at least one radar sensor disposed at a vehicle equipped with said sensing system and having a field of sensing exterior of the equipped vehicle;wherein said at least one radar sensor comprises an antenna array having multiple transmitting antennas and multiple receiving antennas, wherein said transmitters transmit signals and said antennas receive the signals reflected off objects;a control, wherein radar data sensed by said at least one radar sensor is received at said control, and wherein said control, responsive to received sensed radar data, detects an object in the field of sensing of said at least one radar sensor; andwherein a data set of received sensed radar data that is representative of an object in the field of sensing of said at least one radar sensor is compared to stored data sets representative of particular vehicle types, and wherein, responsive to the data set of received sensed radar data being determined to correspond to a stored data set, said sensing system classifies the detected object as that particular vehicle type.2. The sensing system of claim 1 , wherein the received sensed radar data comprises high definition radar reflection responses.3. The sensing ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AVOIDING SENSOR INTERFERENCE USING VEHICULAR COMMUNICATION

A method and system for controlling sensor data acquisition using a vehicular communication network is provided. An example method includes establishing an operable connection between a first vehicle and remote vehicles. The first vehicle and the remote vehicles operate based upon a common time base according to a global time signal. The method includes receiving capability data that includes a sensor actuation time slot of each of the remote vehicles indicting a time slot at which the sensors of each of the remote vehicles are actuating. The sensor actuation time slot of each of the remote vehicle is different. The method also includes dividing a clock cycle into a plurality of time slots based on the remote vehicles and controlling, according to the plurality of time slots and the sensor actuation time slot, sensor actuation of a sensor of the first vehicle and the sensors of the remote vehicles. 1. A computer-implemented method for controlling sensor data acquisition using a vehicular communication network , comprising:establishing an operable connection for computer communication between a first vehicle and one or more remote vehicles within a communication range of the first vehicle using the vehicular communication network, wherein the first vehicle and the one or more remote vehicles operate based upon a common time base according to a global time signal;receiving, from each of the one or more remote vehicles, capability data that includes a sensor actuation time slot of each of the one or more remote vehicles indicting a time slot at which sensors of each of the one or more remote vehicles are actuating, and wherein the sensor actuation time slot of each of the one or more remote vehicles are different;dividing a clock cycle into a plurality of time slots based on one or more remote vehicles; andcontrolling, according to the plurality of time slots and the sensor actuation time slot, sensor actuation of a sensor of the first vehicle and the sensors of each ...

DEVICE RADAR SENSING

A system and method for radar sensing, including a control system performing radar sensing based on a data communication signal. 1. A method of radar sensing by a first device , comprising:transmitting a data communication signal from the first device to a second device; andperforming radar sensing by the first device based on the data communication signal, wherein performing radar sensing comprises performing active radar sensing by the first device based on a reflection received by the first device of the data communication signal.2. The method of claim 1 , the data communication signal comprises a reference signal embedded within the data communication signal.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data communication signal comprises a preamble of the data communication signal.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data communication signal comprises payload data of the data communication signal.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein transmitting comprises transmitting the data communication signal over a millimeter wave (mmWave) band claim 1 , and wherein the reflection of the data communication signal is a reflection off the second device.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first device comprises a vehicle claim 1 , and wherein the data communication signal comprises a vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising prioritizing a message in data communication to increase transmission power in response to a result of the radar sensing.8. The method of claim 1 , comprising:transmitting a second data communication signal from the first device to an object; andperforming active radar sensing by the first device based on a reflection received by the first device of the second data communication signal.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein performing radar sensing comprises performing coarse sensing for a first distance with a first transmitting signal bandwidth claim 1 , or performing fine sensing for a second distance with a second ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RADAR INFRASTRUCTURE

Examples disclosed herein relate to a radar warning system positioned in a highway infrastructure. The infrastructure element includes a radar unit that is configured to produce radar data from one or more return radio frequency (RF) beams reflected from a surrounding environment using one or more steerable RF beams radiated to the surrounding environment, detect a moving object in a path of the surrounding environment from the radar data, determine whether the moving object in the path is violating directional criteria, and generate an alert message notifying one or more receiving units to avoid the path of the moving object when the moving object in the path is violating the directional criteria. The infrastructure element also includes a communication unit coupled to the radar unit and configured to send the alert message to the one or more receiving units in the surrounding environment. 1. An infrastructure element , comprising: produce radar data from one or more return radio frequency (RF) beams reflected from a surrounding environment using one or more steerable RF beams radiated to the surrounding environment;', 'detect a moving object in a path of the surrounding environment from the radar data;', 'determine whether the moving object in the path is violating directional criteria;', 'generate an alert message notifying one or more receiving units to avoid the path of the moving object when the moving object in the path is violating the directional criteria; and, 'a radar unit configured toa communication unit coupled to the radar unit and configured to send the alert message to the one or more receiving units in the surrounding environment.2. The infrastructure element of claim 1 , wherein the radar unit comprises: perform a comparison between a velocity of the detected moving object and a predetermined threshold;', 'determine whether the velocity of the detected moving object is a compliant velocity or a non-compliant velocity from the comparison; and', ' ...

OBSTACLE DETECTION AND VEHICLE NAVIGATION USING RESOLUTION-ADAPTIVE FUSION OF POINT CLOUDS

A method for obstacle detection and navigation of a vehicle using resolution-adaptive fusion includes performing, by a processor, a resolution-adaptive fusion of at least a first three-dimensional (3D) point cloud and a second 3D point cloud to generate a fused, denoised, and resolution-optimized 3D point cloud that represents an environment associated with the vehicle. The first 3D point cloud is generated by a first-type 3D scanning sensor, and the second 3D point cloud is generated by a second-type 3D scanning sensor. The second-type 3D scanning sensor includes a different resolution in each of a plurality of different measurement dimensions relative to the first-type 3D scanning sensor. The method also includes detecting obstacles and navigating the vehicle using the fused, denoised, and resolution-optimized 3D point cloud. 1. A method for obstacle detection and navigation of a vehicle using resolution-adaptive fusion , the method comprising:performing, by a processor, a resolution-adaptive fusion of at least a first three-dimensional (3D) point cloud and a second 3D point cloud to generate a fused, denoised, and resolution-optimized 3D point cloud that represents an environment associated with the vehicle, wherein the first 3D point cloud is generated by a first-type 3D scanning sensor and the second 3D point cloud is generated by a second-type 3D scanning sensor, and wherein the second-type 3D scanning sensor includes a different resolution in each of a plurality of different measurement dimensions relative to the first-type 3D scanning sensor; anddetecting obstacles and navigating the vehicle using the fused, denoised, and resolution-optimized 3D point cloud.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said performing the resolution-adaptive fusion comprises:generating a first volumetric surface function by performing a 3D convolution of each measured point from a plurality of measured points of the first 3D point cloud with an associated 3D point spread function of ...

COLLISION AVOIDANCE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

A collision avoidance control system and method are provided. The system includes a GPS receiver that obtains location information of a vehicle, a navigation system having map information, and a sensor unit that senses a target vehicle located near a roundabout. The sensor obtains traveling information of the target vehicle and forward view image information of the vehicle. A controller then calculates an estimated collision point based on the map information, the location information of the vehicle and the traveling information of the target vehicle to determine a risk of collision based on an absolute value of a difference between an arrival time of the vehicle to the estimated collision point and an arrival time of the target vehicle to the estimated collision point. The speed of the vehicle is then adjusted in response to the determined risk of collision. 1. A collision avoidance control system , comprising:a global positioning system (GPS) receiver configured to obtain location information of a vehicle;a navigation system in which map information is stored;a controller configured to receive the location information of the vehicle and the map information from the GPS receiver and the navigation system; anda sensor unit configured to sense at least one target vehicle located adjacent to a roundabout and to obtain traveling information of the target vehicle, including at least one of a distance to the target vehicle, a location of the target vehicle, or a speed of the target vehicle, and forward view image information of the vehicle,wherein the controller is configured to calculate an estimated collision point based on the map information, the location information of the vehicle and the traveling information of the target vehicle, determine a risk of collision based on an absolute value of a difference between a first arrival time of the vehicle to the calculated estimated collision point and a second arrival time of the target vehicle to the calculated estimated ...

PLATOON CONTROLLER STATE MACHINE

Systems, methods, controllers and algorithms for controlling a vehicle to closely follow another vehicle safely using automatic or partially automatic control are described. The described control schemes are well suited for use in vehicle platooning and/or vehicle convoying applications, including truck platooning and convoying controllers. In one aspect, methods of initiating a platoon between a host vehicle and a platoon partner are described. In another aspect, a number of specific checks are described for determining whether a platoon controller is ready to initiate platoon control of the host vehicle. In another aspect, a platoon controller that includes a state machine that determines the state of the platoon controller is described. In another aspect, methods for generating braking alerts to a driver of a vehicle while the vehicle is being at least semi-automatically controlled by a platoon controller are described. 1. A method for determining whether a platoon controller on a host vehicle is ready to initiate platoon control of the host vehicle , the method comprising:verifying that a platoon partner is currently in a ready to platoon state;verifying that the platoon partner is within a designated range of the host vehicle;verifying that communications between the host and the platoon partners are stable; andverifying that a tracking unit on the host has a fix on the platoon partner.2. A method as recited in further comprising:verifying that a current deceleration of the platoon partner does not exceed an designated deceleration thresholds.3. A method as recited in further comprising:verifying that no cut-in vehicle has been detected between the host and the platoon partner.4. A method as recited in further comprising:verifying that the platoon partner is currently confirming that it is receiving stable communications from the host vehicle.5. A method as recited in further comprising:verifying that transitioning to platoon control at the current time would ...

BROADCASTING SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

A broadcasting system for an autonomous vehicle is disclosed and includes an antenna, a plurality of sensors, one or more processors, and a memory coupled to the processors. The antenna is configured to send and receive wireless communication, and the antenna receives publically available wireless signals. The sensors are configured to generate signals indicating a real-time velocity and a real-time direction of travel of the autonomous vehicle. The processors are in communication with the antenna and the plurality of sensors. The memory stores data comprising program code that, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the system to receive as input the publically available wireless signals and the signals indicating the real-time velocity and the real-time direction of travel of the autonomous vehicle. The system is further caused to determine a real-time velocity and real-time direction of travel of autonomous vehicle. 1208. A broadcasting system () for an autonomous vehicle () , comprising:{'b': 30', '30, 'an antenna () configured to send and receive wireless communication, wherein the antenna () receives publically available wireless signals;'}{'b': 50', '8, 'a plurality of sensors () configured to generate signals indicating a real-time velocity and a real-time direction of travel of the autonomous vehicle ();'}{'b': 185', '30', '50, 'one or more processors () in communication with the antenna () and the plurality of sensors (); and'}{'b': 186', '185', '186', '185', '20, 'claim-text': [{'b': '8', 'receive as input the publically available wireless signals and the signals indicating the real-time velocity and the real-time direction of travel of the autonomous vehicle ();'}, {'b': 8', '50, 'determine the real-time velocity and the real-time direction of travel of autonomous vehicle () based on the signals generated by the plurality of sensors ();'}, {'b': '8', 'determine a real-time position of the autonomous vehicle () based on the publically ...

SOFTWARE DEFINED AUTOMOTIVE RADAR SYSTEMS

A radar system processes signals in a flexible, adaptive manner to determine range, Doppler (velocity) and angle of objects in an environment. The radar system processes the received signal to achieve different objectives depending on one or more of a selected range resolution, a selected velocity resolution, and a selected angle of arrival resolution, as defined by memory requirements and processing requirements. The system allows improved resolution of range, Doppler and/or angle depending on the memory requirements and processing requirements. The system also adapts to changing environmental conditions including interfering radio signals. 1. A radar sensing system for a vehicle , the radar sensing system comprising:an adaptable transmitter configured for installation and use on a vehicle, and configured to transmit radio signals;an adaptable receiver configured for installation and use on the vehicle, and configured to receive radio signals, wherein the received radio signals include transmitted radio signals transmitted by the transmitter and reflected from objects in an environment;a control unit configured to adaptively control a variable operation of at least one of the transmitter and the receiver in response to changing performance objectives, wherein the performance objectives are defined by environmental conditions and functional requirements; andwherein the receiver is adapted to process the received radio signals as controlled by the control unit, and wherein the control unit is configured to select an operational configuration for the receiver, and wherein the selected operational configuration of the receiver is in response to the changing performance objectives.2. The radar sensing system of claim 1 , wherein the receiver comprises an adaptable digital front end processor and an adaptable digital back end processor claim 1 , and wherein the control unit is configured to select an operational configuration for the digital front end processor and an ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACOUSTIC VEHICLE LOCATION TRACKING

Techniques for acoustic vehicle location tracking are presented. In one embodiment, a processor receives, from a radio-frequency positioning system, measurements of a candidate location for a plurality of vehicles and receives, from a plurality of acoustic sensors, acoustic signals associated with a detected vehicle. The acoustic signals are compared to an acoustic vehicle signature library that includes acoustic information associated with the vehicles. Upon determining that the acoustic signals match acoustic information associated with a vehicle in the acoustic vehicle signature library, the measurements of the candidate location of the detected vehicle based on the radio-frequency signals are compared with a location of the vehicle based on the acoustic signals. Upon determining that the measurements of the candidate location are within a predetermined area of the location of the detected vehicle, the measurements are provided to a vehicle location database. 1. A system comprising:a radio-frequency positioning system;a plurality of acoustic sensors;a vehicle location database; andat least one processor in communication with the radio-frequency positioning system, the plurality of acoustic sensors, and the vehicle location database; receive, from the radio-frequency positioning system, signals associated with measurements of a candidate location for each vehicle of a plurality of vehicles;', 'receive, from the plurality of acoustic sensors, one or more acoustic signals associated with a detected vehicle of the plurality of vehicles;', 'compare the one or more acoustic signals to an acoustic vehicle signature library to determine whether the one or more acoustic signals match acoustic information associated with at least one vehicle of the plurality of vehicles, wherein the acoustic vehicle signature library includes a plurality of acoustic information associated with the plurality of vehicles;', 'upon determining that the one or more acoustic signals match ...

CONSTRUCTION MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM, CONSTRUCTION MACHINE, CONSTRUCTION MACHINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINE CONTROL METHOD AND PROGRAM

A construction machine control system for a construction machine that travels along a travel route, includes: a position detection unit that detects a position of the construction machine; a determination unit that determines whether an error in the position detected by the position detection unit is equal to or smaller than a predetermined error; a non-contact sensor that detects a position of an object around the construction machine; and a map information storage unit that extracts a detection result related to a vertical projection that protrudes vertically from a detection result of the non-contact sensor and stores the extracted detection result related to the vertical projection as map information when the determination unit determines that the error in the position detected by the position detection unit is equal to or smaller than the predetermined error. 1. A construction machine control system for a construction machine that travels along a travel route , comprising:a position detection unit that detects a position of the construction machine;a determination unit that determines whether an error in the position detected by the position detection unit is equal to or smaller than a predetermined error;a non-contact sensor that detects a position of an object around the construction machine; anda map information storage unit that extracts a detection result related to a vertical projection that protrudes vertically from a detection result of the non-contact sensor and stores the extracted detection result related to the vertical projection as map information when the determination unit determines that the error in the position detected by the position detection unit is equal to or smaller than the predetermined error, and never stores a detection result of the non-contact sensor when the determination unit determines that the error in the position detected by the position detection unit exceeds the predetermined error.2. A construction machine control system ...

Embedded communication authentication

A method and apparatus are provided to authenticate information embedded within radar signals. Radar signals comprising embedded information are received from a first sender. First position information is determined corresponding to a position of the first sender. Second position information associated with the embedded information is determined. The first and second position information is compared.

APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

An apparatus comprising a communication element for an automotive radar system, the communication element configured to communicate with a remote device remote from the automotive radar system by one or more of: 1. An apparatus comprising a communication element for an automotive radar system , the communication element configured to communicate with a remote device remote from the automotive radar system by one or more of:a) providing signalling to the automotive radar system to send information to the remote device;b) receiving signalling representative of information from the remote device via the automotive radar system.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the communication element is configured to provide signalling to the automotive radar system based one or more of:a) a received user generated control signal;b) a distance between the automotive radar system and the remote device; andc) a time reaching a predetermined time.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the communication element provides for routing of information received from the remote device to one or more of a plurality of devices.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus comprises one or more of a controller for a wirelessly triggered garage door opener; a traffic signal prioritisation controller for wirelessly controlling the operation of traffic lights; and a vehicle to vehicle communication unit for sending information to the remote device comprising a vehicle.5. A system comprising the apparatus of claim 1 , and an automotive radar system claim 1 , the automotive radar system comprising a transmitting antenna and a receiving antenna wherein the transmitting antenna is configured to transmit information to the remote device based on the signalling from the communication element and wherein the receiving antenna is configured to receive wireless signalling representative of information from the remote device for receipt by the communication element.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein ...

RADAR TARGET DETECTION AND IMAGING SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES WITH ULTRA-LOW PHASE NOISE FREQUENCY SYNTHESIZER

A target detection and imaging system, comprising a RADAR unit and at least one ultra-low phase noise frequency synthesizer, is provided. The target detecting, and imaging system can assist other sensors such as LiDAR, camera to further detect and investigate objects on the road from distance. RADAR unit configured for detecting the presence and characteristics of one or more objects in various directions. The RADAR unit may include a transmitter for transmitting at least one radio signal; and a receiver for receiving the at least one radio signal returned from the one or more objects. signals. The ultra-low phase noise frequency synthesizer may utilize dual loop design comprising one main PLL and one sampling PLL, where the main PLL might include a DDS or Fractional-N PLL plus a variable divider, or the synthesizer may utilize a sampling PLL only, to reduce phase noise from the returned radio signal. This proposed system overcomes deficiencies of current generation state of the art RADAR Systems by providing much lower level of phase noise which would result in improved performance of the RADAR system in terms of target detection, characterization etc. 2. The object detection system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one ultra-low phase noise frequency synthesizer comprises:at least one clocking device configured to generate at least one first clock signal of at least one first clock frequency;at least one sampling phase locked loop (PLL), communicably connected to the at least one clocking device;at least one first fixed frequency divider configured to receive the at least one single reference frequency and to divide the at least one single reference frequency by a first predefined factor to generate at least one clock signal; andat least one high frequency low phase noise Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS) configured to receive the at least one clock signal and to generate at least one second clock signal of at least one second clock frequency.3. The object ...

Accelerometer-based external sound monitoring for backup assistance in a vehicle

Method and apparatus are disclosed for accelerometer-based external sound monitoring for backup assistance in a vehicle. An example vehicle includes an accelerometer mounted on an internal surface of a rear window of the vehicle, a rear view camera, and a processor. The processor identifies a source of a sound that causes vibrations on the rear window that are captured by the accelerometer. The processor also categorizes the sound and provides an alert based on a category of the sound.

EXTENDED PERCEPTION BASED ON RADAR COMMUNICATION OF AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VEHICLES

In one embodiment, a method, apparatus, and system for vehicle-to-vehicle communication based on radar communication is disclosed. The operations comprise: detecting, with at least one sensor deployed at a first vehicle, a first obstacle; receiving, at the first vehicle, a radar signal from a second vehicle, wherein an unobstructed line-of-sight exists between the first vehicle and the second vehicle; and transmitting, from the first vehicle, and in response to the radar signal from the second vehicle, a first information relating to the first obstacle to the second vehicle, wherein the transmission is received by a second radar deployed at the second vehicle, and wherein an unobstructed line-of-sight does not exist between the second vehicle and the first obstacle. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:detecting, with at least one sensor deployed at a first vehicle, a first obstacle;receiving, at the first vehicle, a radar signal from a second vehicle, wherein an unobstructed line-of-sight exists between the first vehicle and the second vehicle; andtransmitting, from the first vehicle, and in response to the radar signal from the second vehicle, a first information relating to the first obstacle to the second vehicle, wherein the transmission is received by a second radar deployed at the second vehicle, and wherein an unobstructed line-of-sight does not exist between the second vehicle and the first obstacle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first vehicle transmits the first information using either first radar deployed at the first vehicle or a transponder deployed at the first vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first vehicle transmits further a second information to the second vehicle relating to at least one of: a type of the first vehicle claim 1 , a location of the first vehicle claim 1 , a speed of the first vehicle claim 1 , a road condition detected by the first vehicle claim 1 , a traffic signal detected by the first vehicle claim ...

APPARATUS FOR MEASURING DISTANCE

The distance measuring device detects parallax between right and left captured images where a front object is present ahead of the own vehicle, and calculate a parallax distance between the front object and the own vehicle. The radar device detects a radar detected distance therebetween. The distance measuring device calculates a parallax error based on the difference between the parallax calculated distance and the radar detected distance. A correction region is set in the right captured image and divided into correction divided regions. The distance measuring device sets an individual correction parallax for every correction divided regions, based on the parallax error and the identified correction divided regions. 1. A distance measuring device comprising:an image acquiring unit installed in a vehicle cabin of a vehicle, acquiring a plurality of images which are simultaneously captured from mutually different view points via a windshield of the vehicle, to include a common imaging region ahead of the vehicle which are shared by the plurality of images;a parallax detection unit that detects a parallax between the plurality of images as a detected parallax, when a front object, as an object present ahead of the vehicle, is captured in the plurality of images, based on positions where the front object is captured in respective images;a distance calculation unit that calculates distance between the front object and the vehicle as a parallax calculated distance based on the detected parallax;a distance detection unit mounted on the vehicle, transmitting/receiving electromagnetic waves to detect distance between the front object and the vehicle as electromagnetic waves detected distance;an error calculation unit that calculates a parallax error which is an error of the parallax detected by the parallax detection unit, the parallax error being calculated based on a difference between the parallax calculated distance calculated by the distance calculation unit and the ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING POSITION OF VEHICLE

Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for recognizing a position of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a recognition unit that recognizes at least one first neighboring vehicle, a global positioning system (GPS) receiver that receives an absolute position of an own vehicle, a communication unit that transmits, to another vehicle, a relative position of the at least one first neighboring vehicle and the absolute position of the own vehicle and to receive, from the another vehicle, an absolute position of the another vehicle and a relative position of at least one second neighboring vehicle recognized by the another vehicle, and a processing unit that calculates the relative position of the at least one first neighboring vehicle, fuses relative positions of at least one third neighboring vehicle commonly recognized by the own vehicle and the another vehicle based on the relative position of the at least one first neighboring vehicle, the absolute position of the own vehicle, the absolute position of the another vehicle, and the relative position of the at least one second neighboring vehicle, and corrects an absolute position of at least one of the own vehicle, the another vehicle and the at least one third neighboring vehicle based on the fused relative position of the at least one third neighboring vehicle. 1. An apparatus for recognizing a position of a vehicle , the apparatus comprising:a recognition unit configured to recognize at least one first neighboring vehicle;a global positioning system (GPS) receiver configured to receive an absolute position of an own vehicle;a communication unit configured to transmit, to another vehicle, a relative position of the at least one first neighboring vehicle and the absolute position of the own vehicle and to receive, from the another vehicle, an absolute position of the another vehicle and a relative position of at least one second neighboring vehicle recognized by the another vehicle; anda processing unit configured to ...

DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM HAVING REAR-VIEW CAMERA AND CROSS-TRAFFIC SENSOR SYSTEM WITH SIMULTANEOUS VIEW

A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes a rear-view camera constructed and arranged to obtain an image of an area behind a rear of the vehicle. A non-camera sensor system is constructed and arranged to obtain data regarding dynamic or static environmental features at opposing sides of the vehicle. An electronic control unit is electrically connected with the rear-view camera and with the sensor system. The electronic control unit is constructed and arranged to create an image from the data received from the sensor system. A display system is controlled by the electronic control unit and is constructed and arranged to display simultaneously to a driver of the vehicle at a single location, the image obtained by the rear-view camera and the image created by the electronic control system. 1. A driver assistance system for a vehicle comprising:a rear view camera constructed and arranged to obtain an image of an area behind a rear of the vehicle,a non-camera sensor system constructed and arranged to obtain data regarding dynamic or static environmental features at opposing sides of the vehicle,an electronic control unit electrically connected with the rear view camera and with the sensor system, the electronic control unit being constructed and arranged to create an image from the data received from the sensor system, anda display system controlled by the electronic control unit and constructed and arranged to display simultaneously to a driver of the vehicle at a single location, the image obtained by the rear-view camera and the image created by the electronic control system.2. The system of claim 1 , the electronic control unit includes a processor circuit constructed and arranged to create the image from the data received from the sensor system.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein processor circuit is constructed and arranged to create a virtual 3D image from the data received from the sensor system.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor system ...

DIGITAL FREQUENCY MODULATED CONTINUOUS WAVE RADAR USING HANDCRAFTED CONSTANT ENVELOPE MODULATION

A radar system for mobile applications includes transmitters and receivers. The transmitters are configured for installation and use in a mobile application. Each of the transmitters is configured to generate a radio signal. The receivers are configured for installation and use in the mobile application. Each of the receivers is configured to receive radio signals that include transmitted radio signals transmitted by the transmitters and reflected from objects in the environment. A first transmitter of the transmitters is configured to frequency modulate the transmitted radio signal using a shaped frequency pulse which is defined by a sequence of chips. The sequence of chips is selected to realize a selected frequency pulse shape. 1. A radar system configured for mobile applications , the radar system comprising:a transmitter configured to transmit radio signals; anda receiver configured to receive radio signals that include transmitted radio signals transmitted by the transmitter and reflected from objects in the environment;wherein the transmitter is configured to frequency modulate the transmitted radio signal using a selected shaped frequency pulse, wherein the shaped frequency pulse is defined by a selected sequence of chips.2. The radar system of claim 1 , wherein the transmitter comprises a code generator configured to generate the selected sequence of chips at a selected chiprate claim 1 , wherein a modulation interval between successive chips is a reciprocal of the chiprate.3. The radar system of claim 1 , wherein the transmitter comprises a modulator configured to perform the frequency modulation claim 1 , and wherein the modulator is further configured to select a particular sequence of chips to realize a desired waveform.4. The radar system of claim 3 , wherein the transmitter further comprises a memory claim 3 , and wherein the selected sequence of chips is selected from a plurality of chip sequences stored in the memory.5. The radar system of claim 4 , ...

OBJECT DETECTION APPARATUS AND OBJECT DETECTION METHOD

An object detection apparatus acquires a first position based on a detection result of an object ahead of an own vehicle detected by an electromagnetic wave sensor and a second position based on a detection result of the object detected by an image sensor. When determined that the objects are a same object, the object detection apparatus corrects either of the first position and the second position such that the first position and the second position are positions of the object detected at a same time, based on a time difference between a first amount of time required for the electromagnetic wave sensor to detect the object and a second amount of time required for the image sensor to detect the object. Position information of the object is calculated using the first position and the corrected second position, or the second position and the corrected first position. 1. An object detection apparatus comprising:an acquiring unit that acquires a first position based on a detection result of an object ahead of an own vehicle that is repeatedly detected by an electromagnetic wave sensor and a second position based on a detection result of an object ahead of the own vehicle that is repeatedly detected by an image sensor;an object determining unit that determines whether or not an object detected by the electromagnetic wave sensor and an object detected by the image sensor are a same object based on the first position and the second position;a correcting unit that corrects, when the object determining unit determines that an object detected by the electromagnetic wave sensor and an object detected by the image sensor are a same object, either of the first position and the second position such that the first position and the second position are positions of the object detected at a same time, based on a time difference between a first amount of time required for the electromagnetic wave sensor to detect the object and a second amount of time required for the image sensor to ...

RADAR AIDED VISUAL INERTIAL ODOMETRY OUTLIER REMOVAL

Various embodiments disclose a device with one or more processors which may be configured to translate a RADAR velocity map in at least one image plane of at least one camera, to form a three-dimensional RADAR velocity image. The 3D RADAR velocity image includes a relative velocity of each pixel in the one or more images, and the relative velocity of each pixel is based on a RADAR velocity estimate in the three-dimensional RADAR velocity map. The one or more processors may be configured to determine whether visual features correspond to a moving object based on the relative velocity of each pixel determined, and may be configured to remove the visual features that correspond to a moving object, prior to providing them as an input into a state updater, in a RADAR-aided visual inertial odometer. 1. A device comprising: obtain one or more images from at least one camera;', 'translate a radio detection and ranging (RADAR) velocity map in at least one image plane of at least one camera, to form a three-dimensional RADAR velocity image, wherein the 3D RADAR velocity image includes a relative velocity of each pixel in the one or more images, wherein the relative velocity of each pixel is based on a RADAR velocity estimate in the three-dimensional RADAR velocity map;', 'detect visual features in the one or more images;', 'determine whether the visual features correspond to a moving object based on the relative velocity of each pixel determined;', 'remove the visual features that correspond to a moving object, prior to providing them as an input into a state updater, in a RADAR-aided visual inertial odometer; and', 'refine an estimated position, based on the removal of the visual features that correspond to the moving object., 'one or more processors configured to2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one RADAR sensor configured to provide the RADAR velocity map.3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one camera configured to provide at least ...

VEHICLE WATER DETECTION SYSTEM

The invention relates to determining the presence of flowing water (B) in the vicinity of a vehicle. It relies on a pair of sensors () emitting periodic signals, receiving reflected signals and comparing them to each other to determine the presence of flowing water in the area surrounding the vehicle. Another approach relies on a single sensor and analyses perturbations in the signal of said sensor. Preferably, the invention uses sensors already installed, namely parking sensors and a radar. 1. A method for determining the presence of flowing water in the vicinity of a vehicle , the method comprising:emitting a pair of periodic signals into an area surrounding the vehicle;receiving a pair of reflected periodic signals each of which is a reflection of at least part of a respective one of the emitted pair of periodic signals;comparing the reflected pair of periodic signals to identify differences between them; andanalysing the differences to determine the presence of flowing water in the area surrounding the vehicle.2. A method for determining the presence of flowing water in the vicinity of a vehicle , the method comprising:emitting a periodic signal into an area surrounding the vehicle;receiving a signal that is a reflection of at least part of the emitted periodic signal;identifying perturbations in the reflected periodic signal; andanalysing the perturbations to determine the presence of flowing water in the area surrounding the vehicle.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein each emitted periodic signal is one of:an acoustic signal emitted by an acoustic sensor associated with a vehicle-mounted assisted parking system, and an electromagnetic signal emitted from a radar sensor associated with a vehicle-mounted adaptive cruise control system.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. A method according to claim 3 , comprising determining an expected reflected periodic signal claim 3 , and comparing the reflected periodic signal with the expected ...

TRAINING A MACHINE LEARNING BASED MODEL OF A VEHICLE PERCEPTION COMPONENT BASED ON SENSOR SETTINGS

A method for configuring a perception component of a vehicle having one or more sensors includes generating a first set of training data that includes first sensor data corresponding to a first setting of one or more sensor parameters, and an indicator of the first setting. The method also includes generating a second set of training data that includes second sensor data corresponding to a second setting of the sensor parameter(s), and an indicator of the second setting. The method further includes training the perception component, at least by training a machine learning based model using the first and second training data sets. The trained perception component is configured to generate signals descriptive of a current state of the vehicle environment by processing sensor data generated by the sensor(s), and one or more indicators indicating which setting of the sensor parameter(s) corresponds to which portions of the generated sensor data. 1. A method for configuring a perception component of a vehicle having one or more sensors configured to sense an environment through which the vehicle is moving , the method comprising:generating, by one or more processors, a first set of training data that includes (i) first sensor data indicative of real or simulated vehicle environments, the first sensor data corresponding to a first setting of one or more sensor parameters, and (ii) an indicator of the first setting;generating, by one or more processors, a second set of training data that includes (i) second sensor data indicative of real or simulated vehicle environments, the second sensor data corresponding to a second setting of the one or more sensor parameters, and (ii) an indicator of the second setting; andtraining, by one or more processors, the perception component, at least in part by training a machine learning based model of the perception component using the first and second sets of training data,wherein the trained perception component is configured to ...

Object detection method and apparatus

In an object detection apparatus, a first association unit associates, based on radar information and camera information, radar objects with at least one camera object that are estimated to be the same as each other. If camera objects are detected so that the camera information includes at least the detection point and the type of each of the camera objects, a determination unit determines whether the camera objects express a common object in accordance with the camera information. A second association unit defines, upon determination that the camera objects express the common object, the camera objects as a camera object group, and associates, if one of the camera objects constituting the camera object group is associated with a target radar object that is one of the radar objects, all the camera objects constituting the camera object group with the target radar object.

Collision Avoidance Using Auditory Data Augmented With Map Data

A controller for an autonomous vehicle receives audio signals from one or more microphones and identifies sounds. The controller further identifies an estimated location of the sound origin and the type of sound, i.e. whether the sound is a vehicle and/or the type of vehicle. The controller analyzes map data and attempts to identify a landmark within a tolerance from the estimated location. If a landmark is found corresponding to the estimated location and type of the sound origin, then the certainty is increased that the source of the sound is at that location and is that type of sound source. Collision avoidance is then performed with respect to the location of the sound origin and its type with the certainty as augmented using the map data. Collision avoidance may include automatically actuating brake, steering, and accelerator actuators in order to avoid the location of the sound origin. 1. A controller for an autonomous vehicle comprising: receive one or more audio streams from one or more microphones;', 'retrieve map data in a region about the autonomous vehicle;', 'detect, in the one or more audio streams, a probable vehicle-originated sound;', 'identify a first predicted location of the probable vehicle-originated sound;', 'retrieve map data in a region proximate the first predicted location; and', 'when the map data indicates a vehicle-specific landmark within a threshold distance from the first predicted location, perform obstacle avoidance with respect to the first predicted location., 'one or more processing devices programmed to2. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processing devices are further programmed to invoke obstacle avoidance with respect to the first predicted location by actuating at least one of a steering actuator claim 1 , accelerator actuator claim 1 , and brake actuator of the autonomous vehicle effective to avoid the first predicted location.3. The controller of claim 1 , wherein:the one or more microphones are an array ...

DETECTION DEVICE AND CONTROL SYSTEM

A detection device includes sensor device configured to obtain environmental information about surroundings of a small vehicle, an output unit outputting the environmental information to a control device of the small vehicle, and a mount configured to be attached to a rider of the small vehicle so as to hold the sensor device and the output device. 1. A detection device comprising:a sensor device configured to obtain environmental information about surroundings of a small vehicle;an output device configured to output the environmental information to a control device of the small vehicle; anda mount configured to be attached to a rider of the small vehicle so as to hold the sensor device and the output device.2. The detection device according to claim 1 , whereinthe mount is configured to be attached to a helmet or eyewear of the rider.3. A detection device comprising:a sensor device configured to obtain environmental information about surroundings of a small vehicle;an output device configured to output the environmental information to a control device of the small vehicle;a controller configured to control the sensor device so as to change a range of the surroundings to be obtained in response to at least one of a movement of eyes of a rider of the small vehicle and a movement of a head of the rider; anda mount configured to be attached to a frame of the small vehicle.4. The detection device according to claim 1 , whereinthe sensor device obtains the environmental information by receiving an electromagnetic wave reflected by a detection object in the surroundings, and a frequency of the electromagnetic wave is equal to or more than 30 GHz.5. The detection device according to claim 4 , whereinthe sensor device outputs an electromagnetic wave toward the surroundings, and receives, as the electromagnetic wave reflected by a detection object, a reflected wave of the output electromagnetic wave from the detection object.6. The detection device according to claim 1 , ...

SENSOR FUSION-BASED SWATH PROFILE

In one embodiment, a system comprising a machine configured to traverse a field having windrows; a radar sensor mounted to the machine, the radar sensor arranged to transmit first signals to, and receive first reflected signals from, one of the windrows and the field adjacent the one of the windrows; a lidar sensor mounted to the machine, the lidar sensor arranged to transmit second signals to, and receive second reflected signals from, the one of the windrows and the field adjacent the one of the windrows; and a processing circuit configured to receive data corresponding to the first and second reflected signals and determine a mass profile and a geometric profile of the one of the windrows based on the data. 1. A system , comprising:a machine configured to traverse a field having windrows;a radar sensor mounted to the machine, the radar sensor arranged to transmit first signals to, and receive first reflected signals from, one of the windrows and the field adjacent the one of the windrows;a lidar sensor mounted to the machine, the lidar sensor arranged to transmit second signals to, and receive second reflected signals from, the one of the windrows and the field adjacent the one of the windrows; anda processing circuit configured to receive data corresponding to the first and second reflected signals and determine a mass profile and a geometric profile of the one of the windrows based on the data.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processing circuit is further configured to determine the mass profile by determining a center of mass of the one of the windrows based on data corresponding to a difference in reflective distances between the first reflected signals and the second reflected signals.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processing circuit is further configured to determine the geometric profile based on data corresponding to a point cloud that is based on the second reflected signals.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the processing circuit is ...

TRUE VELOCITY VECTOR ESTIMATION USING V2X

Embodiments are provided herein for a radar system and a method for determining true velocity, which includes: obtaining a radial velocity component that corresponds to a target object, based on sensor data detected by a radar sensor on a vehicle; obtaining a true velocity magnitude of the target object from a communication protocol; and calculating a true velocity angle of direction of the target object based on a trigonometric relationship established between the radial velocity component and the true velocity vector. 1. A method for determining a true velocity vector in a radar system , the method comprising:obtaining a radial velocity component that corresponds to a target object, based on sensor data detected by a radar sensor on a vehicle;obtaining a true velocity magnitude of the target object from a communication protocol; andcalculating a true velocity angle of direction of the target object based on a trigonometric relationship established between the radial velocity component and the true velocity vector.2. The method of claim 1 , whereinthe true velocity magnitude is received from the target object through a communication chain established by the communication protocol.3. The method of claim 1 , whereinthe radial velocity component is a vector projection of the true velocity vector on a radial axis, the radial axis being a straight line extending from the radar sensor through the target object.4. The method of claim 3 , whereinthe radial velocity component comprises a radial velocity magnitude and a theta angle, wherein the theta angle is formed between a reference axis perpendicular to a direction of travel of the vehicle and the radial axis.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:establishing a right triangle relationship between the true velocity vector as a hypotenuse and the radial velocity component as an adjacent side, which form a vertex angle at the target object.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:defining the true velocity ...

Sensor Apparatus for a Vehicle

A sensor apparatus for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, includes at least one transmitter configured to emit a light beam with a predefinable wavelength, at least one receiver configured to sense the light beam when reflected by an object, and a device configured to determine a property of the object with respect to the sensed reflected light beam. The receiver has a sensor array configured to sense at least one of wavelengths and wavelength changes of the reflected light beams from at least two transmitters. The device is further configured to determine at least one surface quality of the object, and determine a speed of the sensor apparatus relative to the object with reference to the sensed at least one of wavelengths and wavelength changes.

Collision possibility determination device

A collision possibility determination device includes: a detection unit which detects at least one object which moves relatively with respect to a moving body; and a determination unit which determines a collision possibility of the moving body with the object. The determination unit defines a first factor and a second factor which are spaces between the body and the object in a travelling direction and in a width direction of the body respectively. The determination unit determines the possibility based on the two factors when the object is within a farther area from the body, and the possibility based on only the first factor when the object is within a nearer area from the body.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING ERRANT THREAT DETECTION

A threat assessment system and method of assessing errant threat detection. The method, in one implementation, involves receiving a detection estimation from a driver of the vehicle or an object detection sensor of the vehicle, obtaining an analysis environmental camera image from a camera on the vehicle, generating a predictive saliency distribution based on the analysis environmental camera image, comparing the detection estimation received from the driver of the vehicle or the object detection sensor of the vehicle with the predictive saliency distribution, and determining a deviation between the detection estimation and the predictive saliency distribution. 1. A method of assessing errant threat detection for a vehicle , comprising the steps of:receiving a detection estimation from a driver of the vehicle or an object detection sensor of the vehicle;obtaining an analysis environmental camera image from a camera on the vehicle;generating a predictive saliency distribution based on the analysis environmental camera image;comparing the detection estimation received from the driver of the vehicle or the object detection sensor of the vehicle with the predictive saliency distribution; anddetermining a deviation between the detection estimation and the predictive saliency distribution.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the predictive saliency distribution is a spatiotemporal camera based predictive distribution of threats claim 1 , and relating to threats claim 1 , that other drivers would be likely to visually attend.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the step of obtaining a plurality of initial environmental camera images before the analysis environmental camera image.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising the step of performing an optical flow analysis of the plurality of initial environmental images and using results of the optical flow analysis to generate the predictive saliency distribution.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising the ...

METHOD FOR MIGRATING RADAR SENSOR LIMITATIONS WITH VIDEO CAMERA INPUT FOR ACTIVE BRAKING FOR PEDESTRIANS

A pedestrian collision avoidance system for a vehicle including a radar sensor, a video camera, and an electronic control unit (ECU). The ECU detects an object in the video information and classifies the object as a pedestrian based on a comparison of the video information with a database. The ECU determines a distance to the pedestrian based on the radar information and determines a characteristic of the pedestrian based on the video information, the distance, and the database. When the pedestrian ceases to be detected by the radar sensor, the ECU determines an updated distance to the pedestrian based on the video information and the characteristic of the pedestrian. The ECU determines whether a potential for collision exists between the vehicle and the pedestrian based in part on the distance to the pedestrian, and when the potential for collision is present, the ECU activates an automatic vehicle response. 1. A method of operating a pedestrian collision avoidance system on a vehicle , the method comprising:sensing a surrounding area of the vehicle with a radar sensor and a video camera;sending radar information from the radar sensor and video information from the video camera to an electronic control unit;detecting an object in the video information with the electronic control unit;classifying the object as a pedestrian based on a comparison of the video information with a database;determining, with the electronic control unit, a distance between, based on the radar information, an object classified as a pedestrian and the vehicle;determining, with the electronic control unit, a characteristic of the object classified as a pedestrian based on the video information, the distance, and the database;storing the characteristic of the object classified as a pedestrian in memory;when the object classified as a pedestrian ceases to be detected by the radar sensor, determining, with the electronic control unit, an updated distance to the object classified as a pedestrian ...

GAP MEASUREMENT FOR VEHICLE CONVOYING

A variety of methods, controllers and algorithms are described for identifying the back of a particular vehicle (e.g., a platoon partner) in a set of distance measurement scenes and/or for tracking the back of such a vehicle. The described techniques can be used in conjunction with a variety of different distance measuring technologies including radar, LIDAR, camera based distance measuring units and others. The described approaches are well suited for use in vehicle platooning and/or vehicle convoying systems including tractor-trailer truck platooning applications. In another aspect, technique are described for fusing sensor data obtained from different vehicles for use in the at least partial automatic control of a particular vehicle. The described techniques are well suited for use in conjunction with a variety of different vehicle control applications including platooning, convoying and other connected driving applications including tractor-trailer truck platooning applications. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method comprising:at a first vehicle, sensing information about the distance from the first vehicle to a second vehicle using a first sensor while the first and second vehicles are in motion;receiving at the first vehicle from the second vehicle, information about the second vehicle via a communication link;utilizing the received second vehicle information in a determination of whether the sensed information about the distance to the second vehicle is a valid measurement of the distance; andat least partially automatically controlling the first vehicle based at least in part on an aspect of the sensed information about the second vehicle.22. A method as recited in claim 21 , wherein the communication link is a wireless radio frequency communication link selected from the group consisting of:a Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) protocol,a Citizen's Band (CB) Radio channel,one or more General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) bands, andone or more Family Radio ...

APPARATUS FOR WARNING A DRIVER OF A VEHICLE ABOUT A STATIONARY OBJECT AND VEHICLE HAVING SUCH AN APPARATUS

An apparatus/vehicle for warning a driver of a vehicle or vehicle/trailer (V-VT) about a stationary object (SO): a) a sensor device having a detection area (DA) including a side DA arranged laterally from a vehicle side (VS) and extending front to rear, in the direction of a longitudinal centerline of the (V-VT), and detecting the SO within the DA; b) a control device to evaluate the sensor signals as to the SO detected within the DA and define a dynamically alterable warning area (WA) that is no more than the side DA; c) a warning device to generate a warning signal if the sensor device detects the object(s) in the WA; d) the control device, on detection of the SO within the side DA and on detection of the (V-VT) turning toward the VS on which the side DA is situated, to assign a triangular cross-section to the WA. 111-. (canceled)12. An apparatus for warning a vehicle driver of a vehicle or of a vehicle/trailer combination about a stationary object , comprising:a) a sensor device having a detection area comprising a side detection area that is arranged laterally from a vehicle side and extends from a vehicle front to a vehicle rear, as seen in the direction of a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle or of the vehicle/trailer combination, wherein the sensor device is configured so that it can detect a stationary object within the detection area;b) a control device, interacting with the sensor device, that is configured so that it evaluates the signals of the sensor device in respect of stationary objects detected within the detection area and defines a dynamically alterable warning area (A_info) that is smaller than the side detection area or no more than the same as it;c) a warning device actuated by the control device such that it generates a warning signal to warn the vehicle driver only if the sensor device detects a stationary object in the dynamically alterable warning area (A_info);wherein:d) the control device is configured so that, on detection of a ...

DRIVING LANE DETECTION DEVICE AND DRIVING LANE DETECTION METHOD

A driving lane detection device of the present disclosure includes: an object detector, a vehicle detector, and a driving lane detector. The object detector generates object data relating to a distance and direction from the vehicle to an object and a movement direction of the object based on one or more reflection waves that are a radar signal transmitted by a radar device and reflected by the one or more object. The vehicle detector detects each object as at least one of a parallel-running vehicle running in a same direction as the vehicle or an oncoming vehicle running in an opposite direction to the vehicle, based on the object data. The driving lane detector detects a driving lane based on the distance and direction from the vehicle to at least one of the detected parallel-running and the detected oncoming vehicles and lane information on at least one of lane widths and a number of lanes of a road on which the vehicle is running. 1. A vehicle detection device mountable in a vehicle , the vehicle detection device comprising:an object detector, which, in operation, generates object data that includes information relating to a distance from the vehicle to each of one or more objects, a direction from the vehicle to each of the one or more objects, and a movement direction of each of the one or more objects, based on one or more reflection waves that are a radar signal transmitted by a radar device and reflected by the one or more objects; anda vehicle detector, which, in operation, detects at least one of a parallel-running vehicle and an oncoming vehicle based on the generated object data, the parallel-running vehicle being another vehicle that is running on a lane in a same direction as the vehicle, and the oncoming vehicle being another vehicle that is running on a lane in an opposite direction to the vehicle, whereinthe object detector, in operation, calculates a Doppler frequency based on a difference between a frequency of the one or more reflection waves ...

DRIVER SUPPORTING DEVICE AND WARNING TIMING CONTROL METHOD

Disclosed is a driver supporting device including: a warning timing control unit for setting a timing at which to output warning data in accordance with the existence or non-existence of a passenger when it is determined that a warning target which possibly collides with a driver's vehicle exists ahead of the driver's vehicle, and a warning data outputting unit for outputting the warning data in accordance with the timing set by the warning timing control unit. 1. A driver supporting device that outputs warning data to urge a driver to perform a braking operation in order to prevent a collision with a warning target , comprising:a warning timing control unit to set a timing at which to output the warning data in accordance with existence or non-existence of a passenger when it is determined that a warning target which possibly collides with a driver's vehicle exists ahead of the driver's vehicle; anda warning data outputting unit to output the warning data in accordance with the timing set by the warning timing control unit,wherein when a passenger exists, the warning timing control unit sets, in addition to a first timing at which to output warning data to urge the driver to perform the braking operation, a second timing at which to output warning data for the passenger in accordance with a line of sight of the passenger, the second timing being advanced relative to the first timing, andthe warning data outputting unit outputs the respective warning data in accordance with the first and second timings set by the warning timing control unit.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The driver supporting device according to claim 1 , wherein the warning timing control unit sets the second timing also in accordance with an age of the passenger.6. The driver supporting device according to claim 1 , wherein the warning timing control unit sets the second timing also in accordance with the passenger's seat position.7. The driver supporting device according to claim 1 , ...

VEHICLE SENSING SYSTEM USING CHAIN OF SENSORS

A sensing system for a vehicle includes a control and a plurality of sensors disposed at the vehicle. The plurality of sensors includes individual sensors connected as a chain of sensors to a vehicle network. Outputs of the sensors are communicated to the control, which, responsive to the outputs of the sensors, determines presence of one or more objects exterior the vehicle and within a field of sensing of at least one of the sensors. Responsive to determination that a given sensor is the last sensor in the chain of sensors, the sensing system provides a termination configuration at that sensor. 1. A sensing system for a vehicle , said sensing system comprising:a plurality of sensors disposed at a vehicle;wherein said plurality of sensors comprises individual sensors connected as a chain of sensors to a vehicle network;a control, wherein outputs of said sensors are communicated to said control, and wherein said control, responsive to said outputs of said sensors, determines presence of one or more objects exterior the vehicle and within a field of sensing of at least one of said sensors; andwherein, responsive to determination that a given sensor is the last sensor in the chain of sensors, said sensing system provides a termination configuration at that sensor.2. The sensing system of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of sensors comprises a plurality of ultrasonic sensors.3. The sensing system of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of sensors comprises a plurality of radar sensors.4. The sensing system of claim 1 , wherein said sensors are part of a sensing system capable of providing short range driving assist system functions.5. The sensing system of claim 1 , wherein said individual sensors are connected as the chain of sensors to the vehicle network using a daisy chain topology.6. The sensing system of claim 1 , wherein said control receives an input of the total number of sensors in the chain of sensors claim 1 , and wherein claim 1 , responsive to the received ...

VEHICLE WITH SYSTEM FOR DETECTING ARRIVAL AT CROSS ROAD AND AUTOMATICALLY DISPLAYING SIDE-FRONT CAMERA IMAGE

A vehicle includes a proximity sensor that senses a distance to objects located to at least one side of the vehicle, a camera mounted at the front of the vehicle, a display for displaying video from the camera, and processing circuitry that detects a transition of the vehicle from surroundings of the vehicle in which at least one object located to the side of the vehicle is within a predetermined proximity threshold distance to surrounding of the vehicle in which no objects are located to the side of the vehicle within the predetermined proximity threshold distance, and in response to determining that, at least, the proximity sensor has detected the transition, the processing circuitry is configured to display video from the camera on the display of the vehicle. Additional criteria for displaying the video can include vehicle speed, distance traveled prior to the transition, duration for which the state prior to the transition was maintained, and the state of the vehicle's turn signal. 1. A vehicle comprising:a front;a first side;a second side;a proximity sensor configured to sense a distance to objects located to at least one of the first side and the second side of the vehicle;a camera mounted at the front of the vehicle, the camera configured to include a field of view that includes a view to at least one of the first side and the second side of the vehicle;a display in the vehicle;processing circuitry coupled to the proximity sensor, the camera, and the display, wherein the processing circuitry is configured to:determine that, at least, the proximity sensor has detected a transition of the vehicle from surroundings of the vehicle in which at least one object located to at least one of the first side of the vehicle and the second side of the vehicle is within a predetermined proximity threshold distance to surroundings of the vehicle in which no objects are located to the at least one of the first side of the vehicle and the second side of the vehicle within the ...

DRIVING LANE DETECTION DEVICE AND DRIVING LANE DETECTION METHOD

A driving lane detection device of the present disclosure includes: an object detector, a vehicle detector, and a driving lane detector. The object detector generates object data relating to a distance and direction from the vehicle to an object and a movement direction of the object based on one or more reflection waves that are a radar signal transmitted by a radar device and reflected by the one or more object. The vehicle detector detects each object as at least one of a parallel-running vehicle running in a same direction as the vehicle or an oncoming vehicle running in an opposite direction to the vehicle, based on the object data. The driving lane detector detects a driving lane based on the distance and direction from the vehicle to at least one of the detected parallel-running and the detected oncoming vehicles and lane information on at least one of lane widths and a number of lanes of a road on which the vehicle is running. 1. A driving lane detection device mountable in a vehicle , comprising:an object detector that generates object data that is information relating to a distance from the vehicle to each of one or more objects, a direction from the vehicle to each of the one or more objects, and a movement direction of each of the one or more objects, based on one or more reflection waves that are a radar signal transmitted by a radar device and reflected by the one or more objects;a vehicle detector that detects each of the one or more objects as at least one of a parallel-running vehicle or an oncoming vehicle, based on the generated object data, the parallel-running vehicle being another vehicle that is running on a lane in a same direction as the vehicle and the oncoming vehicle being another vehicle that is running on a lane in an opposite direction to the vehicle; anda driving lane detector that detects a driving lane of the vehicle based on the distance from the vehicle to at least one of the detected parallel-running vehicle and the detected ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTEXTUALIZED PERCEPTION OF PHYSICAL BODIES

A method for perceiving physical bodies comprises the following steps: a) acquisition of a plurality of distance measurements of the physical bodies arising from one or more sensors; b) acquisition or computation of a value of a priori probability of occupancy of the cells of an occupancy grid; and c) application of an inverse sensor model on the occupancy grid to determine a probability of occupancy of a set of cells of the grid; d) construction of a consolidated occupancy grid by fusing the occupancy probabilities estimated during step c); wherein each the inverse sensor model is a discrete model, associating with each cell of the corresponding occupancy grid, and for each distance measurement, a probability class chosen inside one and the same set of finite cardinality and identified by an integer index; and wherein step d) is implemented by means of integer computations performed on the indices of the probability classes determined during step c), and as a function of the value of a priori occupancy probability. A system for perceiving physical bodies, adapted to implement the method is provided. 112. A method for perceiving physical bodies comprising the following steps , implemented by a computer or a dedicated digital electronic circuit (MTD , MTD):{'sub': 1', 'NC', '1', 'NC, 'a) acquisition of a plurality of distance measurements (z. . . z) of said physical bodies arising from one or more sensors (C. . . C);'}b) acquisition from an outside device, or computation on the basis of at least one signal (SST) received from outside, of at least one value of a priori probability of occupancy of the cells of an occupancy grid;c) application, to each said distance measurement, of an inverse model of the corresponding sensor on said occupancy grid (GO) providing a discretized spatial representation of an environment of said sensor, so as to determine a probability of occupancy by a physical body of a set of cells of said occupancy grid, each said inverse sensor model ...

Methods and Systems for Generating and Using Localisation Reference Data

Methods and systems for classifying data points of a point cloud indicative of the environment around a vehicle by using features of a digital map relating to a deemed current position of the vehicle. Such methods and systems can be used to detect road actors, such as other vehicles, around a vehicle capable of sensing its environment as a point cloud; preferably used by highly and fully automated driving applications. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more alignment offsets are longitudinal claim 1 , lateral claim 1 , heading and/or bearing offsets.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of reference lines indicative of borders of the navigable element further include road borders and/or lane borders.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of reference lines is a reference line indicative of the centreline of a road and/or the centreline of lanes of a road.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein data points between borders of the navigable segment are data points that relate to the surfaces of objects that are on the navigable element.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises analysing one or more of the groups of data points to recognise one or more candidate objects.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the method further comprises removing points from the point cloud claim 6 , such that object recognition is only performed for a subset of data points in the point cloud.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the removed points are the points corresponding to at least one moving object.9. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the subset of data points are the points that are in a road corridor.10. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the subset of data points are the points that are outside of a road corridor.11. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the at least one moving object is a moving vehicle.13. A system for ...

VISION ALGORITHM PERFORMANCE USING LOW LEVEL SENSOR FUSION

A method and system that performs low level fusion of Radar or LiDAR data with an image from a camera. The system includes a radar-sensor, a camera, and a controller. The radar-sensor is used to detect a radar-signal reflected by an object in a radar-field-of-view. The camera is used to capture an image of the object in a camera-field-of-view that overlaps the radar-field of view. The controller is in communication with the radar-sensor and the camera. The controller is configured to determine a location of a radar-detection in the image indicated by the radar-signal, determine a parametric-curve of the image based on the radar detections, define a region-of-interest of the image based on the parametric-curve derived from the radar-detection, and process the region-of-interest of the image to determine an identity of the object. The region-of-interest may be a subset of the camera-field-of-view. 1. An object-detection system configured to detect an object proximate to a vehicle , said system comprising:a radar-sensor used to detect a radar-signal reflected by an object in a radar-field-of-view;a camera used to capture an image of the object in a camera-field-of-view that overlaps the radar-field of view; anda controller in communication with the radar-sensor and the camera, said controller configured to determine a location of a radar-detection in the image indicated by the radar-signal, determine a parametric-curve of the image based on the radar detections, define a region-of-interest of the image based on the parametric-curve derived from the radar-detection, wherein the region-of-interest is a subset of the camera-field-of-view, and process the region-of-interest of the image to determine an identity of the object.2. The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to define the region-of-interest above the parametric-curve.3. The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine a confidence-value ...

VEHICLE ALIGNMENT SYSTEMS FOR LOADING DOCKS

An example vehicle alignment system includes a camera to detect the vehicle approaching a doorway of a loading dock. The camera to generate an image signal indicative of at least one of an angular orientation of the vehicle or a lateral position of the vehicle relative to a reference. A controller is to detect a deviation in the at least one of the angular orientation of the vehicle or the lateral position of the vehicle relative to the reference based on the image signal. A display is to generate an indication representative of the at least one of the angular orientation of the vehicle or the lateral position of the vehicle relative to the reference. 1. A vehicle alignment system for monitoring a vehicle at a loading dock , the vehicle alignment system comprising:a camera to detect the vehicle approaching a doorway of a loading dock, the camera to generate an image signal indicative of at least one of an angular orientation of the vehicle or a lateral position of the vehicle relative to a reference;a controller to detect a deviation in the at least one of the angular orientation of the vehicle or the lateral position of the vehicle relative to the reference based on the image signal; anda display to generate an indication representative of the at least one of the angular orientation of the vehicle or the lateral position of the vehicle relative to the reference.2. The vehicle alignment system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is to compare the image signal to at least one of an angular orientation threshold or a lateral orientation threshold to detect the deviation in the at least one of the angular orientation or the lateral position.3. The vehicle alignment system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is to vary a light of the display with a blinking frequency in response to an extent to which the at least one of the lateral position of the vehicle or the angular orientation of the vehicle deviates from the respective lateral orientation threshold or the angular ...

METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF A MOBILE RADIO STATION BY MEANS OF A VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE

A method for determining the position of a mobile radio station by a vehicle, the method being based on a plurality of radio measurements. The invention further relates to a vehicle for carrying out such a method. 1. A method for determining a position of a mobile radio station by a vehicle , the method comprising:carrying out a plurality of radio measurements, wherein each radio measurement proceeds in each case between one of a plurality of radio base stations and the mobile radio station and wherein one of the radio base stations is the vehicle, andcalculating the position of the mobile radio station on the basis of the radio measurements,wherein the radio base stations exchange data with one another for carrying out the method.2. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein one, some or all of the radio measurements are based on a respective radio signal which is emitted by the mobile radio station and received by the respective radio base station.3. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein one, some or all of the radio measurements are based on a respective radio signal which is emitted by the respective radio base station and received by the mobile radio station.4. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein one, some or all of the radio base stations which are not the vehicle, are a respective further vehicle.5. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein one, some or all of the radio base stations which are not the vehicle are a respective stationary radio base station, in particular a respective traffic infrastructure unit.6. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein at least three radio measurements are carried out.7. The method according to claim 6 ,wherein, in the case of the radio measurements, only the respective distances between the respective radio base station and the mobile radio station are measured.8. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein, in one, some or all of the radio measurements, a respective distance between the respective radio base station and ...

INTERMEDIATE MOUNTING COMPONENT AND SENSOR SYSTEM FOR A MANSFIELD BAR OF A CARGO TRAILER

A self-driving semi-truck can include tractor comprising a drive system, a first set of sensors mounted to the tractor, a fifth wheel, and cargo trailer comprising a kingpin coupled to the fifth wheel. The cargo trailer can include a Mansfield bar having a second set of sensors mounted thereto, where the second set of sensors have a rearward field of view from the trailer. The semi-truck can include an autonomous control system that receives sensor data from the first set of sensors and the second set of sensors, and analyzes the live sensor view to autonomously operate the drive system along a current route. 1. A self-driving semi-truck comprising:tractor comprising a drive system;a first set of sensors mounted to the tractor;a fifth wheel;a cargo trailer comprising a kingpin coupled to the fifth wheel, the cargo trailer further comprising a Mansfield bar having a second set of sensors mounted thereto, the second set of sensors having a rearward field of view; and receive sensor data from the first set of sensors and the second set of sensors, the sensor data providing a live sensor view of a surrounding environment of the self-driving semi-truck; and', 'analyze the live sensor view to autonomously operate the drive system along a current route., 'an autonomous control system comprising processing resources executing an instruction set, causing the autonomous control system to2. The self-driving semi-truck of claim 1 , wherein the second set of sensors is mounted to an intermediate mounting component having a first set of securing features removably mountable to the Mansfield bar claim 1 , and a second set of securing features for mounting each of the second set of sensors.3. The self-driving semi-truck of claim 2 , wherein the intermediate mounting component extends for substantially a full length of the Mansfield bar.4. The self-driving semi-truck of claim 3 , wherein the second set of sensors comprises at least one radar sensor mounted to the intermediate ...

Sensor data anomaly detection system and method for a vehicle

A sensor data anomaly detection system for a vehicle includes one or more processors and a memory in communication with the one or more processors that stores an anomaly detection module and an anomaly correction module. The anomaly detection module causes the one or more processors to analyze one or more signals from at least one sensor of the vehicle for at least one potential anomaly and compare correlating information from one or more external sources to the at least one potential anomaly to confirm when the potential anomaly is an actual anomaly The anomaly correction module causes the one or more processors to correct the actual anomaly in the one or more signals to generate a corrected signal when the actual anomaly is present.

AUTOMOTIVE RADAR WITH END-FIRE ANTENNA FED BY AN OPTICALLY GENERATED SIGNAL TRANSMITTED THROUGH A FIBER SPLITTER TO ENHANCE A FIELD OF VIEW

A vehicular radar system includes an optical source designed to output an optical signal. The vehicular radar system further includes a first optical splitter coupled to the optical source and designed to split the optical signal into a first duplicate signal and a second duplicate signal. The vehicular radar system further includes at least one converter coupled to the first optical splitter and designed to convert the first duplicate signal and the second duplicate signal into a first radar signal and a second radar signal, respectively. The vehicular radar system further includes a first antenna coupled to the at least one converter and designed to transmit the first radar signal, and a second antenna coupled to the at least one converter and designed to transmit the second radar signal. 1. A vehicular radar system comprising:an optical source configured to output an optical signal;a first optical splitter coupled to the optical source and configured to split the optical signal into a first duplicate signal and a second duplicate signal;at least one converter coupled to the first optical splitter and configured to convert the first duplicate signal and the second duplicate signal into a first radar signal and a second radar signal, respectively; anda first antenna coupled to the at least one converter and configured to transmit the first radar signal, and a second antenna coupled to the at least one converter and configured to transmit the second radar signal.2. The vehicular radar system of further comprising a phase shifter coupled to the first optical splitter and configured to shift a phase of the first duplicate signal such that the first duplicate signal and the first radar signal have a different phase than the second duplicate signal and the second radar signal claim 1 , respectively.3. The vehicular radar system of further comprising:a second optical splitter coupled to the phase shifter and configured to split the first duplicate signal that is phase- ...

VEHICLE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF INTEGRATING RADAR AND LIDAR

A vehicle includes a Radar sensor configured to output Radar dot data with respect to an obstacle, a Lidar sensor configured to output Lidar dot data with respect to the obstacle, and a controller configured to match the Radar dot data to the Lidar dot data. The controller clusters one or more Lidar dots of the Lidar dot data, and clusters one or more Radar dots of the Radar dot data based on a distance between a cluster of Lidar dots and the one or more Radar dots. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a Radar sensor configured to output Radar dot data with respect to an obstacle;a Lidar sensor configured to output Lidar dot data with respect to the obstacle; anda controller configured to match the Radar dot data to the Lidar dot data,wherein the controller clusters one or more Lidar dots of the Lidar dot data, and clusters one or more Radar dots of the Radar dot data based on a distance between a cluster of Lidar dots and the one or more Radar dots.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the controller judges a plurality of Lidar dots having a distance therebetween less than a predetermined reference interval as one cluster with respect to one obstacle.3. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the controller estimates a boundary of the obstacle by connecting the one or more Lidar dots of one cluster.4. The vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the controller estimates a smallest square comprising an outline of the obstacle as an obstacle area claim 3 , and clusters the one or more Radar dots based on a distance between the obstacle area and the one or more Radar dots.5. The vehicle according to claim 4 , wherein the controller sets a plurality of areas at upper claim 4 , lower claim 4 , left claim 4 , right claim 4 , and diagonal positions around the obstacle area claim 4 , and estimates a perpendicular distance from the one or more Radar dots to the obstacle area as a distance between the obstacle area and the one or more Radar dots claim 4 , if the one or more ...

SOFTWARE DEFINED AUTOMOTIVE RADAR

A radar system has different modes of operation. In one mode, the radar operates as a single-input, multiple output (SIMO) radar system utilizing one transmitted signal from one antenna at a time. Codes with known excellent autocorrelation properties are utilized in this mode. At each receiver the response after correlating with various possible transmitted signals is measured in order to estimate the interference that each transmitter will represent at each receiver. The estimated effect of the interference from one transmitter to a receiver that correlates with a different code is used to mitigate the interference. In another mode, the radar operates as a multi-input, multiple-output (MIMO) radar system utilizing all the antennas at a time. Interference cancellation of the nonideal cross-correlation sidelobes when transmitting in the MIMO mode are employed to remove ghost targets due to unwanted sidelobes. 1. A radar sensing system for a vehicle , the radar sensing system comprising:a plurality of transmitters configured for installation and use on a vehicle, wherein the transmitters are configured to transmit modulated radio signals;a plurality of receivers configured for installation and use on the vehicle, wherein the receivers are configured to receive radio signals, wherein the received radio signals are transmitted radio signals reflected from an object in the environment;wherein each transmitter of the plurality of transmitters comprises a digital processing unit, a digital-to-analog converter, an analog processing unit, and transmitting antennas;wherein each receiver of the plurality of receivers comprises a receiving antenna, an analog processing unit, an analog-to-digital converter, and a digital processing unit; anda control unit configured to individually modify one or more operational parameters of one or more transmitters of the plurality of transmitters and one or more receivers of the plurality of receivers, wherein the control unit is configured ...

Novel Host Cells and Methods for Producing Isopentenol from Mevalonate

The present invention provides for a genetically modified host cell capable of producing isopentenol and/or 3-methyl-3-butenol, comprising (a) an increased expression of phosphomevalonate decarboxylase (PMD) (b) an increased expression of a phosphatase capable of converting isopentenol into 3-methyl-3-butenol, (c) optionally the genetically modified host cell does not express, or has a decreased expression of one or more of NudB, phosphomevalonate kinase (PMK), and/or PMD, and (d) optionally one or more further enzymes capable of converting isopentenol and/or 3-methyl-3-butenol into a third compound, such as isoprene. 1. A genetically modified host cell capable of producing 3-methyl-3-butenol , comprising:(a) expression of acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase (AtoB),(b) expression of hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA synthase (HMGS),(c) expression of hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMGR),(d) expression of phosphomevalonate decarboxylase (PMD), wherein the PMD has an amino acid sequence having at least 90% identity with SEQ ID NO:1, and(e) the genetically modified host cell does not express phosphomevalonate kinase (PMK);wherein the host cell is a bacterial or fungal cell.2. The genetically modified host cell of claim 1 , comprising wherein the PMD comprises (i) a histidine at position 74 claim 1 , (ii) a phenylalanine at position 145 claim 1 , or (iii) a histidine at position 74 and a phenylalanine at position 145 claim 1 , corresponding to the numbering of SEQ ID NO:1.3. The genetically modified host cell of claim 2 , wherein the PMD comprises the following amino acid residues: (a) E at position 71 claim 2 , S at position 108 claim 2 , N at position 110 claim 2 , A at position 119 claim 2 , S at position 120 claim 2 , S at position 121 claim 2 , A at position 122 claim 2 , S at position 155 claim 2 , R at position 158 claim 2 , S at position 208 claim 2 , and D at position 302 corresponding to SEQ ID NO:1.4. The genetically modified host cell of claim 1 , wherein the PMD has ...

APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING DISPLACEMENT OF RADAR APPARATUS

A determination unit that determines a positional change of a radar apparatus mounted on a vehicle including a vehicle body is provided with a reference member, a displacement sensor and displacement determining means. The reference member is fixed to the vehicle body and disposed such that at least a part of the reference member is adjacent to the radar apparatus. The displacement sensor detects a displacement of the radar apparatus with respect to the reference member. The determining means determines whether or not a position of the radar apparatus has changed with respect to the vehicle body, based on the displacement detected by the displacement sensor. 1. A determination unit that determines a positional change of a radar apparatus mounted on a vehicle including a vehicle body characterized in that the determination unit comprises:a reference member fixed to the vehicle body and disposed such that at least a part of the reference member is adjacent to the radar apparatus;a displacement sensor that detects a displacement of the radar apparatus with respect to the reference member; anddisplacement determining means for determining whether or not a position of the radar apparatus has changed with respect to the vehicle body, based on the displacement detected by the displacement sensor.2. The determination unit according to claim 1 , characterized in that the radar apparatus is fixed to the vehicle body via a predetermined exterior part claim 1 , and the reference member is fixed to the vehicle body other than at the exterior part.3. The determination unit according to claim 1 , characterized in that the reference member protrudes to the exterior part from the vehicle body.4. The determination unit according to claim 2 , characterized in that the exterior part is a bumper.5. The determination unit according to to claim 1 , characterized in that the displacement determining means is configured to determine that the position of the radar apparatus has changed with ...

VEHICLE RADAR METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Methods and systems are provided for selectively analyzing radar signals of a radar system of a vehicle. A receiver is configured to receive a plurality of radar signals of a radar system of a vehicle. The interface is configured to obtain data from one or more sensors of the vehicle having a modality that is different from the radar system. The processor is coupled to the receiver and to the interface, and is configured to selectively analyze the plurality of radar signals based upon the data. 1. A method comprising for selectively analyzing radar signals of a radar system of a vehicle , the method comprising the steps of:receiving a plurality of radar signals via the radar system;obtaining data from one or more sensors of the vehicle having a modality that is different from the radar system; andselectively analyzing the plurality of radar signals based upon the data from the one or more sensors.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the obtaining the data comprises obtaining object-level data from each of the one or more sensors regarding one or more objects on or along a road in which the vehicle is travelling; andthe selectively analyzing the plurality of radar signals comprises identifying a target on the road in which the vehicle is travelling by selectively analyzing the plurality of radar signals based upon the object-level data.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:determining whether each of the plurality of radar signals was reflected from one or more objects that are likely to interfere with tracking of the target;wherein the identifying the target on the road comprises identifying the target on the road by analyzing the plurality of radar signals, except for those reflected from an object that is likely to interfere with tracking of the target.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the determining whether each of the plurality of radar signals was reflected from one or more objects that are likely to interfere with tracking of the target comprises: ...

OBJECT RECOGNITION APPARATUS

An object recognition apparatus learns an axis displacement amount of a reference axis of first object detecting means, combines and integrates, as information belonging to a same object, a plurality of pieces of information present within a first combining area and a second combining area, when a positional relationship between the first combining area and the second combining area meets a predetermined combinable condition. The first combining area is set as an area in which pieces of information related to the object acquired by the first object detecting means are combined. The second combining area is set as an area in which pieces of information related to the object acquired by second object detecting means are combined. The object recognition apparatus variably sets sizes of the first combining area and the second combining area based on a learning state of the axis displacement amount of the reference axis. 1. An object recognition apparatus mounted to a moving body , the moving body being provided with a plurality of object detecting means for detecting an object present within a predetermined detectable area including a reference axis , the plurality of object detecting means including a first object detecting means and a second object detecting means , the detectable area of the first object detecting means and the detectable area of the second object detecting means overlapping each other , the object recognition apparatus comprising:an axis displacement learning means for learning an axis displacement amount of the reference axis of the first object detecting means;an integration processing means for combining and integrating, as information belonging to a same object, a plurality of pieces of information present within a first combining area and a second combining area, when a positional relationship between the first combining area and the second combining area meets a predetermined combinable condition, the first combining area being set as an area ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A SPEED OF A VEHICLE

An apparatus for determining a speed of a vehicle, in which the vehicle includes one or more sensors to determine a distance to or a relative speed of an object in an environment of the vehicle, and in which the apparatus includes a data interface and a processing module. The data interface is configured to receive sensor data from the one or more sensors, where the sensor data indicates the distance to and/or the relative speed of the object. The processing module is configured to determine (i) a motion state of the object based on the received sensor data, and (ii) the speed of the vehicle based on the determined motion state and the received sensor data. 114-. (canceled)15. An apparatus for determining a speed of a vehicle having at least one sensor to determine a distance to or a relative speed of an object in an environment of the vehicle , comprising:a data interface to receive sensor data from the at least one sensor, the sensor data indicating the distance to and/or the relative speed of the object; anda processing module to determine (i) a motion state of the object based on the received sensor data, and (ii) the speed of the vehicle based on the determined motion state and the received sensor data.16. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the processing module is configured to derive as the motion state the speed of the object.17. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the at least one sensor includes at least one of the following sensors: a radar claim 15 , a LIDAR sensor claim 15 , a sensor of a collision mitigation system claim 15 , a sensor of a following distance control system claim 15 , and a sensor of a blind spot monitoring system claim 15 , and wherein the processing module is configured to determine the relative speed between the vehicle and the object based on the received sensor data.18. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the at least one sensor includes at least one of a global positioning system claim 15 , an information storage claim 15 , and a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO USE RADAR IN RFID SYSTEMS

Systems and methods to use radar systems for radio frequency identification (RFID) applications. The radar systems can be adapted to use RFID communications protocols and methods to enhance the usefulness of radar systems beyond the determination of the presence, distance, direction and/or speed of a vehicle or object, to additionally include the transmission of data such as object identification and additional messages or data. 1. A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag , comprising:an antenna;a transceiver coupled to the antenna and configured to receive radar pulses transmitted by a radar system, wherein the radar system receives reflection of the radar pulses and determines at least one of distance, direction and speed of the RFID tag from the reflection of the radar pulses; anda controller coupled to the transceiver to modulate the reflection of the radar pulses according to one or more parameters stored in the RFID tag that characterize radar signals used in the system.2. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the controller is coupled to the transceiver to modulate the reflection of the radar pulses when a radar transmitter transmits the radio frequency electromagnetic wave in a first mode; and the radar transmitter is configured to transmit in a second mode to determine a range of the RFID tag.3. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine a pulse repetition frequency of signals of the radar system to modulate the data.4. A radio frequency identification (RFID) system claim 1 , comprising: the states include a first state and a second state,', 'the RFID tag is more reflective in the second state than in the first state, and', 'data in reflected radar pulses reflected from the RFID tag is modulated according to the one or more parameters; and, 'an RFID tag storing one or more parameters that characterize radar signals used in the system and having a controller that adjusts states of the RFID tag, wherein a radar transmitter,', ' ...

Method for Operating A Partially Autonomous or Autonomous Motor Vehicle, and Motor Vehicle

The disclosure relates to a method for operating a partially autonomous or autonomous motor vehicle. A digital three-dimensional height model of an infrastructure interior which has at least one aisle that can be traversed by the motor vehicle can be provided by a data server device of the infrastructure for example. The height model describes a spatial situation within the infrastructure, and the topography of at least one section of a surface of a region of the infrastructure, said motor vehicle being located in the section, is detected by means of a sensor device of the motor vehicle. A controller of the motor vehicle generates a three-dimensional topographical map of the region by means of the height model using the ascertained topography. The controller ascertains the current position of the motor vehicle within the infrastructure using the result of the comparison, and the controller ascertains a route along the at least one aisle using the ascertained current position and the height model. 19-. (canceled)10. A method for operating a semi-autonomous and/or autonomous motor vehicle , comprising the following steps:receiving, by a control device, a digital, three-dimensional elevation model of an interior of an infrastructure, the interior having at least one aisle along which the motor vehicle can drive, and the elevation model describing a spatial situation within the infrastructure;detecting, by a sensor device of the motor vehicle, a topography of at least one part of a surface of a particular region of the infrastructure in which the motor vehicle is located;creating, by the control device, a three-dimensional topographical map of the region on the basis of the detected topography;comparing, by the control device, the created topographical map with the elevation model;determining, by the control device, a current position of the motor vehicle within the infrastructure on the basis of a result of the comparison; anddetermining, by the control device, a route ...

Methods for locating and positioning, locating system, charging station, and charging system

The method for locating a certain object is a method for locating the object by means of a detected locating signal. With this method, locating of precisely this object is checked in such a way that an object with at least a temporally variable reflective property is used, and an influence of this reflective property on the detected locating signal is checked. The locating system has a locating sensor for locating an object by means of a locating signal detected by a locating sensor, as well as an evaluating device which is configured to check an influence of a temporally variable reflective property of the object on the locating signal detected by the locating sensor.

VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THEREOF

The present disclosure relate to a technology to detect an object placed in a blind spot on a road so as to inhibit collision between a target vehicle driving in the vicinity of a vehicle, and the object. The vehicle includes an imager to detect the object by recording the object near the vehicle, a sensor to obtain position information and speed information of the object, and a controller to calculate a time to collision (TTC) between the target vehicle and the object, based on the position information and/or speed information of the object. to the controller outputs a collision risk warning signal in a direction of the object, based on the calculated TTC. 1. A vehicle comprising:an imager configured to detect an object in the vicinity of the vehicle;a sensor configured to obtain at least one of position information or speed information of the object; anda controller configured to calculate a time to collision (TTC) between a target vehicle driving in the vicinity of the vehicle and the object, based on the obtained position information or speed information of the object, and configured to output a collision risk warning signal in a direction of the object, based on the calculated TTC.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to transmit a signal controlling a driving speed of the target vehicle based on the calculated TTC.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to transmit claim 1 , based on the calculated TTC claim 1 , a braking control signal allowing the target vehicle to avoid a collision with the object.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to transmit claim 1 , based on the calculated TTC claim 1 , a control signal warning a driver of the target vehicle of the collision risk between the target vehicle and the object.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to obtain at least one of position information or speed information of the target vehicle.6. The vehicle of ...

A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE

The invention relates to a method for controlling a subject vehicle () travelling along a road behind a vehicle transmitting wireless signals representative of at least one parameter affecting the velocity and/or acceleration of the transmitting vehicle (), the method comprising—receiving said wireless signals from the transmitting vehicle (), —controlling (S) the velocity and/or acceleration of the subject vehicle () in dependence on the received signals, —during said control (S) in dependence on the received signals, monitoring (S) by means () other than means for wireless communication a distance (DSF) between the subject vehicle () and a further vehicle () travelling between the subject vehicle () and the transmitting vehicle (), —and determining in dependence on the monitoring of the distance (DSF) between the subject vehicle () and the further vehicle () whether or not to control (S) the velocity and/or acceleration of the subject vehicle () in dependence on the monitored distance (DSF). 122.-. (canceled)23122. A method for controlling a subject vehicle () travelling along a road behind a vehicle transmitting wireless signals representative of the velocity and/or acceleration of the transmitting vehicle () or at least one parameter affecting the velocity and/or acceleration of the transmitting vehicle () , the method comprising{'b': '2', 'receiving said wireless signals from the transmitting vehicle (), and'}{'b': 6', '1, 'controlling (S) the velocity and/or acceleration of the subject vehicle () in dependence on the received signals,'}characterized by{'b': 6', '3', '111', '1', '3', '1', '2', '1', '3', '1', '3', '4, 'during said control (S) in dependence on the received signals, monitoring (S) by means () other than means for wireless communication a distance (DSF) between the subject vehicle () and a further vehicle () travelling between the subject vehicle () and the transmitting vehicle (), wherein the monitoring of the distance (DSF) between the subject ...

SOFTWARE DEFINED AUTOMOTIVE RADAR

A radar system has different modes of operation. In a method for operating the radar system, at least one of one or more transmitters are configured to transmit modulated continuous-wave radio signals, while at least one of one or more receivers are configured to receive radio signals. The received radio signals include the transmitted radio signals transmitted by the one or more transmitters and reflected from objects in the environment. The method further includes selectively modifying an operational parameter of at least one of the transmitters or at least one of the receivers. The selected operational parameter is modified to meet changing operational requirements of the radar sensing system. 1. A method for operating a radar sensing system , the method comprising:configuring at least one of one or more transmitters to transmit modulated continuous-wave radio signals;configuring at least one of one or more receivers to receive radio signals, wherein the received radio signals include the transmitted radio signals transmitted by the one or more transmitters and reflected from objects in the environment; andselectively modifying an operational parameter of at least one of the transmitters or at least one of the receivers, wherein the selected operational parameter is modified to meet changing operational requirements of the radar sensing system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the changing operational requirements are defined at least in part by changing environmental and situational conditions.3. The method of further comprising converting the received radio signals into digital signals claim 1 , and storing the digital signals in a memory claim 1 , wherein the digital signals stored in the memory are digitally processed claim 1 , and wherein for at least a portion of the time the digital signals are stored in the memory claim 1 , digital processing is suspended.4. The method of further comprising digitally processing claim 1 , with a digital front end claim 1 ...

NOTIFICATION DEVICE OF AN APPROACHING VEHICLE

A notification device of an approaching vehicle detects an approach of the other vehicle running a crossroad intersecting a run way of an own vehicle at an anterior intersection and an arrival direction thereof by a radar sensor and notifies a driver thereof. A reflection distance-acquisition part computes a reflection distance Xw according to a difference between absolute values of an X-axis component of a relative position acquired by the radar sensor and an X-axis component of a converted relative position acquired by a relative-position acquisition part of the other vehicle in an X-Y rectangular coordinates with its origin at a location and a Y-axis in a traveling direction of the own vehicle. A notification restriction part forbids a notification of the arrival direction of the other vehicle when the Xw has not fluctuated for a predetermined time or longer. 1. A notification device of an approaching vehicle ,comprising:a radar sensor configured to transmit a radio wave and received a reflected wave of said transmitted radio wave,and to acquire, as radar sensor information,information required for determining a location of the other vehicle with respect to an own vehicle based on said transmitted radio wave and said reflected wave which was received,a notification unit configured to notify a driver of said own vehicle of information for drive assist,and a control unit configured to make said notification unit give notice of first information showing that the other vehicle is approaching and second information showing an arrival direction of said approaching other vehicle,when it is judged that there is the other vehicle approaching said own vehicle while running a crossroad which intersects an anterior run way of said own vehicle,based on a time shift of said radar sensor information; wherein said control unit comprises:an other vehicle information-acquisition part configured to acquire other vehicle information for determining a location of said other vehicle ...

Learning Lanes From Radar Sensors

Systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed for determining lane information of a roadway segment from vehicle probe data. Probe data is received from radar sensors of vehicles at a road segment, where the probe data includes an identification of static objects and dynamic objects in proximity to the respective vehicles at the road segment, and geographic locations of the static objects and the dynamic objects. A reference point, such as a road boundary, at the road segment is determined from the identified static objects. Lateral distances between the identified dynamic objects and the reference point are calculated. A number of lanes at the road segment are ascertained from a distribution of the calculated distances of the identified dynamic objects from the reference point. 1. A method comprising:receiving probe data from radar sensors of a plurality of vehicles at a road segment, the probe data comprising an identification of static objects in proximity to the respective vehicles at the road segment and geographic locations of the static objects;determining, using a processor, a first road boundary and a second, opposite road boundary at the road segment from the identified static objects received from the plurality of vehicles;computing a width of the road segment from the identified first and second road boundaries;estimating a number of lanes at the road segment by dividing the computed width of the road segment by a predetermined average lane width; andupdating a map database with the estimated number of lanes at the road segment.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first and second road boundaries are determined from pluralities of static objects grouped along opposite edges of the road segment.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the static objects comprise one or more of road signs claim 2 , road curbs claim 2 , barriers claim 2 , or guard rails.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the width of the road segment is computed by (1) determining claim 3 , ...

TRAFFIC CIRCLE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

A traffic circle identification system and method employ a receiver and a controller. The receiver is disposed onboard a host vehicle and configured to receive remote vehicle information representing a travel condition of at least one remote vehicle. The controller is configured to determine whether a traffic circle exists along a current travel path of the host vehicle based on the remote vehicle information. 1. A traffic circle identification system comprising:a receiver, disposed onboard a host vehicle and configured to receive remote vehicle information representing a travel condition of at least one remote vehicle; anda controller configured to determine whether a traffic circle exists along a current travel path of the host vehicle based on the remote vehicle information.2. The traffic circle identification system according to claim 1 , whereinthe remote vehicle information includes information representing a respective heading of a remote vehicle at each of a plurality of locations of the remote vehicle.3. The traffic circle identification system according to claim 2 , whereinthe remote vehicle information includes information representing a respective turning radius of the remote vehicle at each of the plurality of locations of the remote vehicle.4. The traffic circle identification system according to claim 1 , whereinthe remote vehicle information includes information representing respective locations and headings of a plurality of remote vehicles at a predetermined time.5. The traffic circle identification system according to claim 4 , whereinthe remote vehicle information includes information representing a respective turning radius of each of the remote vehicles at the predetermined time.6. The traffic circle identification system according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller is configured to determine a diameter of the traffic circle when the controller determines that the traffic circle exists.7. The traffic circle identification system according to ...

SIMULATION-BASED METHOD TO EVALUATE PERCEPTION REQUIREMENT FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VEHICLES

In one embodiment, a system is designed to determine the requirement of a perception range for a particular type of vehicles and a particular planning and control technology. A shadow filter is used to connect a scenario based simulator and a PnC module, and tuning the parameters (e.g. decreasing the filter range, tuning the probability of obstacles to be observed among frames) of shadow filter to mimic the real world perceptions with a limited range and reliabilities. Based on the simulation results (e.g., a failure rate, smoothness, etc.), the system is able to determine the required perception distance for the current PnC module. A PnC module represents a particular autonomous driving planning and control technology for a particular type of autonomous driving vehicles. Notice that the PnC module is replaceable so that this method is suitable for different PnC algorithms representing different autonomous driving technologies. 1. A computer-implemented method for determining perception ranges required for an autonomous driving vehicle , the method comprising:defining a first set of virtual obstacles arranged at a plurality of different locations relative to a current location of an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV);defining a plurality of sets of perception parameters associated with one or more perception sensors of the ADV; performing a filtering operation on the first set of virtual obstacles based on the set of the perception parameters to determine a second set of virtual obstacles, the second set of virtual obstacles being a subset of the first set of virtual obstacles, and', 'performing a planning and control simulation to plan a trajectory and control the ADV to move according to the trajectory in view of the second set of virtual obstacle; and, 'for each set of the perception parameters,'}selecting a first set of perception parameters from the plurality of sets of perception parameters based on the planning and control simulation, wherein the first set of ...

VEHICLE SURROUNDING INFORMATION ACQUIRING APPARATUS AND VEHICLE

A vehicle surrounding information acquiring apparatus includes: a radar detector configured to detect an object around a vehicle by radio waves; a lidar detector configured to detect an object around the vehicle by light; and an image detector configured to capture a periphery of the vehicle and detect an object from the captured image. The apparatus comprises: a first processor configured to generate target information by combining a detection result of the radar detector and a detection result of the image detector; a second processor configured to generate target information by combining a detection result of the lidar detector and the detection result of the image detector; and a third processor configured to generate target information of the periphery of the vehicle by integrating the target information generated by the first processor and the target information generated by the second processor. 1. A vehicle surrounding information acquiring apparatus including:a radar detector configured to detect an object around a vehicle by radio waves;a lidar detector configured to detect an object around the vehicle by light; andan image detector configured to capture a periphery of the vehicle and detect an object from the captured image, the apparatus comprising:a first processor configured to generate target information by combining a detection result of the radar detector and a detection result of the image detector;a second processor configured to generate target information by combining a detection result of the lidar detector and the detection result of the image detector; anda third processor configured to generate target information of the periphery of the vehicle by integrating the target information generated by the first processor and the target information generated by the second processor.2. The vehicle surrounding information acquiring apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the target information generated by the first processor includes identification ...

VEHICLE SURROUNDING INFORMATION ACQUIRING APPARATUS AND VEHICLE

A vehicle surrounding information acquiring apparatus acquires information of surroundings of a vehicle by using radar detectors configured to detect an object around the vehicle by radio waves, and lidar detectors configured to detect an object around the vehicle by light. The radar detectors are arranged one by one at four corners of the vehicle and one at a center on one side of the vehicle, and the lidar detectors are arranged one by one inside arrangement positions of the radar detectors in a vehicle width direction at respective corner portions on one side of the vehicle, one by one outside the arrangement positions of the radar detectors in the vehicle width direction at respective side portions on the other side of the vehicle, and one at a center on the other side of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle surrounding information acquiring apparatus that acquires information of surroundings of a vehicle by using radar detectors configured to detect an object around the vehicle by radio waves , and lidar detectors configured to detect an object around the vehicle by light ,wherein the radar detectors are arranged one by one at four corners of the vehicle and one at a center on one side of the vehicle, andthe lidar detectors are arranged one by one inside arrangement positions of the radar detectors in a vehicle width direction at respective corner portions on one side of the vehicle, one by one outside the arrangement positions of the radar detectors in the vehicle width direction at respective side portions on the other side of the vehicle, and one at a center on the other side of the vehicle.2. The vehicle surrounding information acquiring apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the respective lidar detectors are arranged at positions of substantially the same height with respect to the vehicle.3. The vehicle surrounding information acquiring apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the respective lidar detectors are arranged at positions lower than arrangement ...

METHOD FOR DETECTING AT LEAST ONE OBJECT IN A SURROUNDING AREA OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE

The invention relates to a method for detecting at least one object () in a surrounding area () of a motor vehicle () by means of a driver assistance system (), in which a transmission signal is transmitted in each of chronologically consecutive measurement cycles via a distance sensor (), and a first and a second echo of the transmission signal reflected by the at least one object () are received; and, by means of a control device (), a first distance value (a) is determined based on the first echo, a second distance value (a) is determined based on the second echo, and a height of the at least one object () is determined based on the first and the second distance value (a, a); wherein the measurement cycles are carried out during a relative movement of the motor vehicle () with respect to the at least one object (); in at least two of the measurement cycles, a difference value is determined in each case, which describes a difference between the second distance value (a) and the first distance value (a); and the height of the at least one object () is determined based on a change in the respective difference value determined in the at least two measurement cycles. 1.A method for detecting at least one object in a surrounding area of a motor vehicle by means of a driver assistance system , the method comprising:transmitting a transmission signal in each of chronologically consecutive measurement cycles via a distance sensor;receiving a first and a second echo of the transmission signal reflected by the at least one object; andby means of a control device, determining a first distance value based on the first echo, determining a second distance value based on the second echo, and determining a height of the at least one object based on the first distance value and the second distance value;wherein:the measurement cycles are carried out during a relative movement of the motor vehicle with respect to the at least one object,in at least two of the measurement cycles, a ...

OBJECT DETECTION APPARATUS

In an object detection apparatus, a first trajectory estimation unit estimates a trajectory of a first object detected by an electromagnetic wave sensor. An optical flow acquisition unit image-processes a captured image acquired from a camera to acquire movement directions based on optical flows of feature points in the captured image. A movement direction match determination unit determines whether or not a match occurs between a movement direction based on the optical flows and a movement direction based on the trajectory of the first object. If a match occurs between the movement direction based on the optical flows of the plurality of feature points and the movement direction based on the trajectory of the first object, a sameness determination unit determines that a second object identified by the plurality of feature points and the first object are a same object. 1. An object detection apparatus mounted in a vehicle , comprising:a first trajectory estimation unit configured to estimate a trajectory of a first object that is an object detected by an electromagnetic wave sensor configured to transmit and receive electromagnetic waves to detect a position of the object;an optical flow acquisition unit configured to image process a captured image acquired from a camera to acquire movement directions based on optical flows of a large number of feature points in the captured image;a movement direction match determination unit configured to determine whether or not a match occurs between a movement direction based on optical flows of a plurality of feature points, of the large number of feature points, situated around the periphery of the first object and a movement direction based on the trajectory of the first object; anda sameness determination unit configured to, if a match occurs between the movement direction based on the optical flows of the plurality of feature points and the movement direction based on the trajectory of the first object, determine that a ...

METHOD FOR WARNING A DRIVER OF A VEHICLE OF THE PRESENCE OF AN OBJECT IN THE SURROUNDINGS, DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE

The invention relates to a method for warning a driver of a motor vehicle () about the presence of an object () in the surroundings () of the motor vehicle () by means of a driver assistance system (), in which a position of the object () is determined by means of a sensor device (), an anticipated driving tube () of the motor vehicle () is determined, a collision distance (DTC), which describes a distance between the motor vehicle () and the object () when the motor vehicle () moves within the determined driving tube (), is determined on the basis of the determined position of the object () and the determined driving tube (), a minimum distance (SD) between the motor vehicle () and the object () is determined, and a warning signal is output if the value of the minimum distance (SD) undershoots a predetermined limiting value, wherein the determined value of the minimum distance is adapted as a function of the determined collision distance (DTC). 1. A method for warning a driver of a motor vehicle about the presence of an object in the surroundings of the motor vehicle by a driver assistance system , the method comprising:determining a position of the object by a sensor device;determining an anticipated driving tube of the motor vehicle;determining a collision distance, which describes a distance between the motor vehicle and the object when the motor vehicle moves within the determined driving tube, on the basis of the determined position of the object and the determined driving tube;determining a value of a minimum distance between the motor vehicle and the object; andoutputting a warning signal when the value of the minimum distance undershoots a predetermined limiting value, wherein the determined value of the minimum distance is adapted as a function of the determined collision distance.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the collision distance is determined as a function of time claim 1 , and the determined value of the minimum distance is adapted when ...

SENSOR HANDOVER

A vehicle safety system including a detection system and a related method. The detection system is arranged to detect objects and includes at least two detectors. At least one control unit is arranged to determine that an object that is detected by an initial detector is classified as a confirmed object for the initial detector in its initial coverage area. The control unit is also arranged to determine whether at least one detection of another detector is from the same object. If so, a first preliminary detection of the other detector is classified as an intermediate low quality confirmed object for the other detector. A confirmed object is considered as a more reliable detection than a low quality confirmed object, which in turn is considered as a more reliable detection than a preliminary detection. 1. A vehicle safety system comprising a detection system and at least one control unit , where the detection system is arranged to detect objects , where the detection system includes at least two detectors , where the at least one control unit is configured to:determine that an object that is detected by an initial of the two detectors is classified as a confirmed object for the initial detector in a corresponding initial coverage area which the initial detector is arranged to cover;the control unit further is configured to:determine whether at least one detection of a other detector of the two detectors is likely to originate from the same object, and if that is the case to classify a first preliminary detection of the other detector as an intermediate low quality confirmed object for the other detector, where a low quality confirmed object is considered as a more reliable detection than a preliminary detection of the other detection, and where a confirmed object is considered as a more reliable detection than the low quality confirmed object.2. A vehicle safety system according to claim 1 , further comprising the other detector is arranged to cover an adjacent ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING DISTANCE BASED ON OBJECT DETECTION

A device for estimating a distance based on object detection and a method thereof are provided. The device for estimating a distance based on object detection according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a fusion sensor including a first sensor configured to detect positions of a plurality of objects in front of a host vehicle and a second sensor configured to capture a front image of the host vehicle, and a controller communicatively connected to the fusion sensor and configured to recognize all radar tracks corresponding to distances detected by the first sensor and all vision tracks corresponding to distances detected by the second sensor, assign adjacent vision tracks for each of the radar tracks to one cluster, and correct distances of all the vision tracks assigned to the corresponding cluster based on the closest vision track from the radar track for each cluster. 1. A device for estimating a distance based on object detection , the device comprising:a fusion sensor including a first sensor configured to detect positions of a plurality of objects in front of a host vehicle and a second sensor configured to capture a front image of the host vehicle; anda controller communicatively connected to the fusion sensor and configured to:recognize all radar tracks corresponding to distances detected by the first sensor and all vision tracks corresponding to distances detected by the second sensor;assign adjacent vision tracks for each of the radar tracks to one cluster; andcorrect distances of all the vision tracks assigned to the corresponding cluster based on the closest vision track from the radar track for each cluster.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is a radar sensor or a lidar sensor claim 1 , and the second sensor is an image sensor.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to recognize the closest radar track for each of the vision tracks and assign each vision track to the cluster having the closest ...

Vehicle radar methods and systems

Methods and systems are provided for classifying an object proximate a first vehicle having a first radar system. First information is received from a first radar signal of the first radar system pertaining to the object. Second information is received from a second radar signal of a second vehicle pertaining to the object. The object is classified using the first information and the second information.

Lane Change Detection

The present invention relates to a vehicle safety system and method including a detection system, an emergency control unit and one or more safety devices. The detection system detects a target vehicle positioned longitudinally and laterally displaced relative the detection system, and defines a target vehicle rectangle that at least partly encloses the target vehicle, and constitutes an approximation of the target vehicle. The target vehicle rectangle forms a boundary (k) positioned along a second bearing having a second azimuth angle (δ′+δ′) with reference to a first reference line. The target vehicle rectangle forms a first corner (j) closest to the detection system and positioned along a first bearing having a first azimuth angle (δ′) with reference to the first reference line. The detection system calculates a yaw movement (θ) of the target vehicle using the first and second azimuth angles (δ′, δ′δ′). 1. A vehicle safety system comprising a detection system , an emergency control unit and at least one safety device , where the detection system is arranged to detect a target vehicle positioned longitudinally and laterally displaced relative the detection system , and to define a target vehicle rectangle that at least partly encloses the target vehicle , where the target vehicle rectangle has two sides that are parallel to the present forward running direction of the target vehicle and two sides that are perpendicular to the present forward running direction of the target vehicle , where the target vehicle rectangle further forms a first boundary and a second boundary , the first and second boundaries defining a largest extension of the target vehicle rectangle as viewed from the detection system in the azimuth plane , where the first boundary is positioned along a second bearing having a second azimuth angle (δ′+δ′) with reference to a first reference line , wherein the target vehicle rectangle forms a first corner (j) which is defined by the point of the target ...

DYNAMIC OBJECT DETECTION INDICATOR SYSTEM FOR AN AUTOMATED VEHICLE

A system includes a tracking system, a controller-circuit, and a device. The tracking system is configured to detect and track an object, and includes one or more of a computer vision system, a radar system, and a LIDAR system. The controller-circuit is disposed in a host vehicle, and is configured to receive detection signals from the tracking system, process the detection signals, determine, whether an object is detected based on the processed detecting signals, and in accordance with a determination that an object is detected, output command signals. The device is adapted to be mounted to the host vehicle, and is configured to receive the command signals and thereby provide a dynamic visual indication adapted to change in accordance with orientation changes between the host vehicle and the object. The dynamic visual indication is viewable from outside of the host vehicle. 1. A system comprising:a tracking system configured to detect and track an object, the tracking system including one or more of a computer vision system, a radar system, and a LIDAR system; receive detection signals from the tracking system,', 'process the detection signals,', 'determine, based on the processed detecting signals, whether an object is detected, and', 'in accordance with a determination that an object is detected, output command signals; and, 'a controller-circuit disposed in a host vehicle and configured toa device adapted to be mounted to the host vehicle, the device configured to receive the command signals and thereby provide a dynamic visual indication adapted to change in accordance with orientation changes between the host vehicle and the object, the dynamic visual indication being viewable from outside of the host vehicle.2. The system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the dynamic visual indication follows the object along a direct line-of-sight.3. The system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the dynamic visual indication is an illumination that changes in intensity as a ...

PROCESSOR AND SYSTEM FOR TRAIN ASSISTANCE TRACKING AND EARLY-WARNING

The present disclosure provides a processor and a system for train assistance tracking and early-warning. The processor includes a synthesis analysis unit configured to perform a synthesis logic analysis on information ahead of a train based on a preset logic synthesis rule; and an identification unit configured to identify an abnormal condition within a predetermined distance ahead of the train according to an analysis result, wherein the abnormal condition includes an appearance of any one or more of a signal machine, an obstacle, or a track turnout. 1. A processor for train assistance tracking and early-warning , comprising a synthesis analysis unit and an identification unit , wherein:the synthesis analysis unit is configured to perform a synthesis logic analysis on information ahead of a train based on a preset logic synthesis rule;the identification unit is configured to identify an abnormal condition within a predetermined distance ahead of the train according to an analysis result, wherein the abnormal condition includes an appearance of any one or more of a signal machine, an obstacle, or a track turnout;the information ahead of the train comprises at least two types of the following information: first image information captured by a short-focus camera within a short-focus visibility distance ahead of the train, second image information captured by a long-focus camera within a predetermined distance ahead of the train, and information scanned by a laser radar within the predetermined distance ahead of the train; and the short-focus visibility distance is a distance at which the short-focus camera is able to identify a track outline, and the predetermined distance is longer than the short-focus visibility distance.2. The processor of claim 1 , wherein when the information ahead of the train comprises the first image information claim 1 , the second image information and the scanned information claim 1 , the preset logic synthesis rule comprises:when each of ...

SHIPPING CONTAINER INFORMATION RECORDATION TECHNIQUES

System and method for obtaining and recording information about cargo includes a frame defining a cargo-receivable compartment, a position determining system at least partly on the frame and that allows for determination of position of the frame, an identification system on the frame that obtains information about cargo when present in the compartment, a memory component that receives and records information about position and movement of the frame, and the obtained information about cargo when present in the compartment in association with a unique identification of the frame, and a communications system on the frame to enable communication of information to and from the memory component. 1. A system for obtaining and recording information about cargo , comprising:a frame defining a cargo-receivable compartment;a location determining system arranged at least partly on said frame and that allows for determination of location of said frame;an identification system arranged on said frame that obtains information about cargo when present in said compartment;a memory component that receives and records information about location and movement of said frame, and the obtained information about cargo when present in said compartment of said frame in association with a unique identification of said frame; anda communications system arranged on said frame to enable communication of information to and from said memory component.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a processor arranged on said frame and coupled to said location determining system claim 1 , said identification system and said memory component and that causes reception and recordation of the information about location and movement of said frame claim 1 , and the obtained information about cargo when present in said compartment of said frame in association with a unique identification of said frame.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said memory component is arranged on said frame.4. The system of claim 1 ...

VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEM

A vehicle guidance system assists a driver in maneuvering a vehicle with respect to an object in a scene. The system includes a steering angle sensor, a camera device, a video processing module (VPM), and a human-machine interface (HMI). The sensor is configured to monitor the angular position of a vehicle wheel. The device is configured to capture an original image of a scene having the object. The VPM is configured to receive and process the original image from the device, detect the object in the original image, receive and process the angular position from the sensor, generate a vehicle trajectory based on the angular position, and orientate the trajectory with regard to the object. The HMI is configured to display a processed image associated with the original image and a trajectory overlay associated with the trajectory from the VPM. Together, the object is displayed in relation to the overlay. 1. A vehicle guidance system for assisting a driver in maneuvering a vehicle with respect to an object in a scene , the vehicle including a wheel having a range of angular positions steered by the driver , the vehicle guidance system comprising:a steering angle sensor configured to monitor the angular position of the wheel;a camera device configured to capture an original image of a scene having the object;a video processing module (VPM) configured to receive and process the original image from the camera device, detect the object in the original image, receive and process the angular position from the steering angle sensor, generate a vehicle trajectory based on the angular position, and orientate the vehicle trajectory with regard to the object; anda human-machine interface (HMI) configured to display a processed image associated with the original image and a trajectory overlay associated with the vehicle trajectory from the VPM, and wherein the trajectory overlay is overlaid upon the processed image with respect to the object.2. The vehicle guidance system set forth ...