METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE ADAPTATION OF THE DRIVING OF A VEHICLE ON A ROADWAY IN ASSOCIATION WITH TAKING A CURVE

a presente invenção se refere a um método para a adaptação da direção de um veículo em uma rodovia em associação a fazer uma curva. o método compreende as etapas de determinar (s1) o grau de curvatura ao longo da rota do veículo e deadaptar (s2) a velocidade do veículo com base na aceleração lateral do veículo. o método compreende adicionalmente as etapas de determinar (s3) uma aceleração lateral máxima permitida; e de adaptar (s4) a aceleração lateral máxima permitida que depende das propriedades do veículo e/ou dos arredores que influenciam a direção segura do veículo ao se fazer uma curva. a etapa de adaptar a aceleração lateral máxima permitida inclui a etapa de determinar um fator que corresponde ao grau ao qual as ditas propriedades do veículo e/ou os arredores influenciam a direção segura do veículo ao se fazer a curva, em que o dito fator inclui a influência das propriedades dos arredores na forma da largura eficaz da pista de tráfego em que o veículo está sendo dirigido. a presente invenção também se refere a um sistema para a adaptação da direção de um veículo em uma rodovia em associação a fazer uma curva. a presente invenção também se refere a um veículo de motor. a presente invenção também se refere a um programa de computador e a um produto de programa de computador.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADAPTING THE ACCELERATION OF A VEHICLE DURING DRIVING OF THE VEHICLE ALONG A ROUTE OF TRAVEL

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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE ADAPTATION OF THE SPEED OF A VEHICLE WHEN TAKING A CURVE

method and system for adjusting the acceleration of a vehicle along a route

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING THE OPERATING EFFICIENCY OF A VEHICLE DURING DRIVING OF A VEHICLE ALONG A ROUTE OF TRAVEL

a presente invenção refere-se a um método para melhorar a eficácia operacional de um veículo durante a condução de um veículo ao longo de uma rota de deslocamento, em que o retardamento do veículo por meio de frenagem e/ou movimento por inércia do motor do veículo é levado em consideração. o método compreende a etapa de: determinar continuamente (s1) um perfil de velocidade para a velocidade do veículo resultante de frenagem e/ou movimento por inércia do motor do veículo como a base para uma comparação com as velocidades-alvo associadas a fatores limitadores de velocidade que ocorrem ao longo da rota de deslocamento do veículo, em que uma etapa de determinar continuamente um perfil de velocidade para uma velocidade do veículo resultante de frenagem e/ou movimento por inércia do motor do veículo compreende a etapa de determinar continuamente a resistência ao avanço ao longo da rota de deslocamento do veículo durante frenagem e/ou movimento por inércia do motor. o método compreende adicionalmente a etapa de selecionar o tempo para iniciar o retardamento por meio de frenagem e/ou movimento por inércia do motor do veículo no caso em que o perfil de velocidade resultante de frenagem e/ou movimento por inércia do motor revela conter uma velocidade-alvo na dita comparação. a presente invenção também se refere a um método de sistema para melhorar a eficácia operacional de um veículo durante a condução de um veículo ao longo de uma rota de deslocamento. a presente invenção também se refere a um veículo motorizado. a presente invenção também se refere a um programa de computador e um produto de programa de computador. The present invention relates to a method for improving the operational efficiency of a vehicle while driving a vehicle along a displacement route, wherein retarding the vehicle by braking and / or inertiating the engine of the vehicle. vehicle is taken into consideration. The method comprises the step of: continuously determining (s1) a velocity profile for the ...

Method and system for facilitating reduction of fuel consumption during drive of a host vehicle along a road

The present invention relates to a method for facilitating reduction of fuel consumption during drive of a host vehicle along a road. The method comprises the steps of estimating (S1) the reduction in fuel consumption based on reduction in air resistance caused by an in-path vehicle a certain distance ahead of said host vehicle. The step of estimating the reduction in fuel consumption comprises the step of: determining (S1a) the dimensions of the in-path vehicle as a basis for estimating said reduction in air resistance. The method further comprises presenting (S2) an achieved reduction in fuel consumption for the operator of the host vehicle when considering influence of said in-path vehicle.The present invention also relates to a system for facilitating reduction of fuel consumption during drive of a host vehicle along a road. The present invention also relates to a computer program and a computer program product.

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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADAPTING THE VELOCITY OF A VEHICLE DURING DRIVING OF THE VEHICLE ALONG A ROUTE OF TRAVEL

method and system for adjusting the acceleration of a vehicle traveling along a route

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESSMENT OF DRIVER BEHAVIOUR DURING DRIVING OF VEHICLES

A method for assessment of driver behaviour during driving by continuously characterizing (S) the driver's braking processes by determining (S) the cause of a chosen braking process such as a camera view, map and location data, evasive maneuvers, ambient conditions, road conditions, and assessing (S) whether the chosen braking process is the appropriate response. Also a system for assessment of driver behaviour during driving, a motor vehicle with the system and a computer program for performing the process. 1123. A method for assessment of driver behaviour during driving of vehicles , comprising the step of continuously characterising (S) the driver's chosen braking processes as a basis for said assessment , characterised by the steps of determining (S) the cause of a chosen braking process and assessing (S) whether the chosen braking process is the appropriate response to said cause determined.2. A method according to claim 1 , in which said braking process is characterised in terms of auxiliary brakes claim 1 , service brakes and engine brakes.3112. A method according to or claim 1 , in which the step of determination of causes involves the use of camera means ().4114b. A method according to or claim 1 , in which the step of determination of causes involves the use of map data and vehicle location determination means ().54116. A method according to any one of - claims 1 , in which the step of determination of causes involves using means () for recording of evasive manoeuvres.65. A method according to any one of - claims 1 , further comprising the step of continuously determining conditions in which the vehicle is driven claims 1 , which conditions are taken into account in said assessment.75119. A method according to any one of - claims 1 , in which the step of determination of causes involves the use of means () for determining road state characteristics.8100100110120130100110120130. A system (I) for assessment of driver behaviour during driving of vehicles ...

METHOD, CONTROL UNIT AND SYSTEM FOR PATH PREDICTION IN A VEHICLE

Method and control unit for predicting a path of a vehicle are provided. The method comprises measuring velocity of the vehicle; measuring steering wheel angle (α); measuring steering wheel angle rate (α′); calculating a future steering wheel angle (α), based on the measured steering wheel angle (α) and the measured steering wheel angle rate (α′); calculating a future yaw rate (ω) of the vehicle based on the measured velocity of the vehicle and the calculated future steering wheel angle (α); extrapolating a vehicle position of the vehicle in a set of future time frames, based on the calculated future yaw rate (ω) and the vehicle velocity; and predicting the path of the vehicle based on the extrapolated vehicle positions in the set of future time frames. 1. A method for predicting a path of a vehicle as a part of a Vulnerable Road User warning system , comprising:measuring velocity of the vehicle;{'sub': 'sw', 'measuring steering wheel angle (α);'}{'sub': 'sw', 'measuring steering wheel angle rate (α′);'}{'sub': sw', 'sw', 'sw, 'calculating a future steering wheel angle (α), based on the measured steering wheel angle (α) and the measured steering wheel angle rate (α′);'}{'sub': 'sw', 'calculating a future yaw rate (ω) of the vehicle based on the measured velocity of the vehicle and the calculated future steering wheel angle (α);'}extrapolating a vehicle position of the vehicle in a set of future time frames, based on the calculated future yaw rate (ω) and the vehicle velocity; andpredicting the path of the vehicle based on the extrapolated vehicle positions in the set of future time frames, further based on a road border detection made by a camera in the vehicle.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the extrapolated vehicle position of the vehicle comprises iteration of the steps of calculating the future steering wheel angle (α) and calculating a future yaw rate (ω) of the vehicle.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:determining ...

METHOD, CONTROL UNIT AND SYSTEM FOR AVOIDING COLLISION WITH VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

Method and control unit, for avoiding a potential collision between the vehicle and a Vulnerable Road User, VRU. The method comprises: predicting a future path of the vehicle; detecting the VRU and the position of the VRU; determining velocity of the detected VRU; predicting a future position of the detected VRU, based on the VRU position upon detection and the determined VRU velocity; and performing an action for avoiding a collision, when the predicted future position of the VRU is overlapping the predicted future path of the vehicle. 1. A method for use with in a vehicle , for avoiding a potential collision between the vehicle and a Vulnerable Road User , VRU , wherein the method comprises:predicting a future path of the vehicle;detecting the VRU and a position of the VRU;determining a velocity of the detected VRU;predicting a future position of the detected VRU, based on the VRU position upon detection and the determined VRU velocity;determining a geographical position of the vehicle;extracting statistical information related to a probability of a collision at the determined geographical position, wherein the probability of a collision is increased at geographical positions where a number of traffic accidents is exceeding a threshold limit; andperforming an action for avoiding a collision when either the predicted future position of the VRU is overlapping the predicted future path of the vehicle or based on the probability of a collision.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the predicted future path of the vehicle corresponds to a first area occupied by the vehicle during a set of future time frames; and wherein the predicted future position of the VRU comprises a second area wherein the VRU is expected to be situated at the set of future time frames; and wherein probability of a collision to occur is proportional to the overlap between the first area and the second area; and wherein the action is performed when the probability of a collision exceeds a ...

System for determining the ability to predict braking

A braking anticipation ability determining system for a vehicle, comprising an evaluation means to evaluate and grade a driver's braking anticipation ability, wherein the evaluation and grading depends on a measured time t between a driver's release of gas measure and a following driver's braking measure, wherein the driver's braking anticipation ability is determined in dependence of the result of a comparison of the time t and a reference value T representing at least one vehicle surrounding parameter, and at least one auxiliary brake value representing the use of the auxiliary brake, and that the system gives feedback to the driver of a preferred braking measure.

Method and system for assessment of clutch wear

The invention relates to a system for assessing a driver's wear of a friction clutch (1) situated between a gearbox (2) and an engine in a vehicle, comprising: a calculation unit (3) adapted to determining a value of the clutch energy (E slip ) during a slip period, depending on the vehicle's power output (P eng ) and the clutch slip s, and to generating an energy signal which indicates said value of (E slip ); a comparison unit (4) adapted to comparing the calculated value of the clutch energy (E slip ) with limits for the clutch energy, and to generating a comparison signal (S c ) which indicates the result of said comparison; a rating unit (5) adapted to rating the clutch wear on the basis of said result and to generating a rating signal (S g ) which indicates said rating; and an indicating unit (6) adapted to feeding the rating back to the driver. The invention relates also to a method for assessing a driver's wear of a friction clutch (1).

Subsea hydrocarbon flowline system and related method and use

Subsea hydrocarbon flowline system and related method and use

A subsea hydrocarbon flowline system (300) is disclosed. The flowline system has a hydrocarbon flowline (302); an electric trace heating system (304) arranged along at least a part-length of the flowline to control the temperature of hydrocarbon fluid flowing in the flowline; and a power input connector (Pin) configured for receiving electrical power from an electrical power providing system for powering the electric trace heating system. The electric trace heating system has a first three-phase trace heating cable (C') and a second three-phase trace heating cable (C''), each trace heating cable extending between the power input connector and a cable termination (T'; T'') where phase conduits (L1', L2', L3'; L1'', L2'', L3'') of the trace heating cable are Y-connected and terminate in a neutral connection point (LN'; LN''). Further, the flowline system has a power output connector (Pout) for providing electrical power to a subsea hydrocarbon production system; a first electrical conduit (306') extending between the neutral connection point of the cable termination of the first trace heating cable and the power output connector; and a second electrical conduit (306'') extending between the neutral connection point of the cable termination of the second trace heating cable and the power output connector, wherein the first and the second electrical conduits are electrically accessible at the power output connector for powering the subsea hydrocarbon production system.

Method, control unit and system for avoiding collision with vulnerable road users

Method (600) and control unit (310), for avoiding a potential collision between the vehicle (100) and a Vulnerable Road User, VRU (200). The method (600) comprises: predicting (601) a future path (t1, t2, t3) of the vehicle (100); detecting (602) the VRU (200) and the position of the VRU (200); determining (603) velocity of the detected (602) VRU (200); predicting (604) a future position (210) of the detected (602) VRU (200), based on the VRU position upon detection (602) and the determined (603) VRU velocity; and performing (607) an action for avoiding a collision, when the predicted (604) future position (210) of the VRU (200) is overlapping (220) the predicted (601) future path (t1, t2, t3) of the vehicle (100).

Method and system for assessing a driver's braking behaviour

The invention relates to a method for assessing a driver's braking of a vehicle, comprising determining when a braking cycle begins; determining the time t engbrake when the vehicle's engine brake is used during the braking cycle; determining the time t shift for gear changes during the braking cycle; determining when the braking cycle ends; determining the total time t total for said braking cycle; processing t total and t engbrake with respect to t shift according to predetermined rules, and calculating a braking assessment value BA based on processed values for t engbrake and t total . The invention relates also to a system for assessing a driver's braking of a vehicle.

Slope feedback device

Brake feedback system

Method, control unit and system for avoiding collision with vulnerable road users

Method and system for controlling driving of a vehicle along a road

The present invention relates to a method for controlling driving of a vehicle along a road. The method comprises the steps of: detecting (S1) the trajectory of the lane of the road along which the vehicle is travelling; and controlling (S2) driving of the vehicle along the lane based upon the detected trajectory. The method further comprises the steps of: determining (S3) the trajectory of the road along which the vehicle is travelling based on a determined current position of the vehicle and extracted map information of the extension of the road along which the vehicle is travelling; and comparing (S4) said detected trajectory with the trajectory determined by means of extracted map information and vehicle position. The method comprises the step of taking (S5) measures so as to ensure correct basis for said controlling of the driving if the detected trajectory differs from the trajectory determined by means of extracted map information and vehicle position to a certain extent. The present invention also relates to a system for controlling driving of a vehicle along a road. The present invention also relates to a computer program and a computer program product.

Method, control unit and system for avoiding collision with vulnerable road users

Method and control unit, for avoiding a potential collision between the vehicle and a Vulnerable Road User, VRU. The method comprises: predicting a future path of the vehicle; detecting the VRU and the position of the VRU; determining velocity of the detected VRU; predicting a future position of the detected VRU, based on the VRU position upon detection and the determined VRU velocity; and performing an action for avoiding a collision, when the predicted future position of the VRU is overlapping the predicted future path of the vehicle.

DEVICE FOR RECOVERY OF FIXED ELEMENTS

BRAKING ANTICIPATION SKILL DETERMINATION SYSTEM

sistema de determinação de habilidade de antecipação de frenagem sistema de determinação de habilidade de antecipação de frenagem (18) para um veículo compreendendo: um mecanismo de avaliação para avaliação e graduação da habilidade de antecipação de frenagem pelo motorista; e um mecanismo de sensoriamento de retardador sensoriando um valor de condição de retardador representando a condição do retardador estando em um estado ativo ou inativo; em que o referido valor de condição de retardador está em seu estado ativo e se o motorista fornece combustível, então uma informação de retorno é fornecida ao motorista para liberar o retardador. braking anticipation ability determination system braking anticipation ability determination system (18) for a vehicle comprising: an evaluation mechanism for assessing and grading the braking anticipation ability by the driver; and a retarder sensing mechanism sensing a retard condition value representing the condition of the retard being in an active or inactive state; where said retarder condition value is in its active state and if the driver supplies fuel, then a return information is provided to the driver to release the retarder.

DEVICE FOR RECOVERY OF FIXED ELEMENTS

Method, control unit and system for detecting and tracking vulnerable road users

Verfahren (400) und Steuereinheit (310) zum Erkennen und Verfolgen eines VRU (200). Das Verfahren (400) umfasst ein Erkennen (401) eines Objekts (200) durch eine Kamera (110) des Fahrzeugs (100); ein Einordnen (402) des erkannten (402) Objekts (200) als einen VRU (200) ein Erkennen (403) des Objekts (200) durch einen Sensor (120) des Fahrzeugs (100); ein Zuordnen (404) des eingeordneten (402) VRU (200) zu dem mit dem Sensor (120) erkannten (403) Objekt (200); und ein Verfolgen (405) des VRU (200) durch den Sensor (120). Method (400) and control unit (310) for recognizing and tracking a VRU (200). The method (400) comprises detecting (401) an object (200) by a camera (110) of the vehicle (100); classifying (402) the detected (402) object (200) as a VRU (200) detecting (403) the object (200) by a sensor (120) of the vehicle (100); associating (404) the ranked (402) VRU (200) with the (403) object (200) identified with the sensor (120); and tracking (405) the VRU (200) by the sensor (120).

Apparatus, system and method for assisting a driver in forming a vehicle train

Vorrichtung (3), System (10) und Verfahren zum Unterstützen eines Fahrers eines ersten Fahrzeugs (1) beim Bilden eines Fahrzeugzugs mit einem zweiten Fahrzeug (2). Die Vorrichtung (3) ist konfiguriert, um einen Positionsparameter und einen Geschwindigkeitsparameter des zweiten Fahrzeugs zu bestimmen. Die Vorrichtung (3) ist weiterhin konfiguriert, um eine Geschwindigkeitsveränderung Δv1 für das erste Fahrzeug (1) und/oder eine Geschwindigkeitsveränderung Δv2 für das zweite Fahrzeug (2) basierend auf dem Positionsparameter und dem Geschwindigkeitsparameter des zweiten Fahrzeugs (2) zu bestimmen, um einen Abstand d zwischen dem ersten Fahrzeug (1) und dem zweiten Fahrzeug (2) zu erreichen, der ein Fahrzeugzugkriterium zum Bilden eines Fahrzeugzugs erfüllt. Basierend auf der Bestimmung ist die Vorrichtung (3) zum Informieren des Fahrers des ersten Fahrzeugs (1) über die Möglichkeit zur Bildung eines Fahrzeugzugs konfiguriert. Apparatus (3), system (10) and method of assisting a driver of a first vehicle (1) in forming a vehicle train with a second vehicle (2). The device (3) is configured to determine a position parameter and a speed parameter of the second vehicle. The apparatus (3) is further configured to determine a speed change Δv1 for the first vehicle (1) and / or a speed change Δv2 for the second vehicle (2) based on the position parameter and the speed parameter of the second vehicle (2) to achieve a distance d between the first vehicle (1) and the second vehicle (2) that satisfies a vehicle train criterion for forming a vehicle train. Based on the determination, the device (3) for informing the driver of the first vehicle (1) about the possibility of forming a vehicle train is configured.

Method and system for adapting the acceleration of a vehicle during driving of the vehicle along a route of travel

The present invention concerns a method for adapting the acceleration of a vehicle (1 ) during driving of the vehicle along a route of travel. The method comprises the steps of: continuously determining (S1 ) the occurrence of velocity-limiting factors along the route of travel of the vehicle; and, in connection with the determination of a velocity-limiting factor, prescribing (S1 a) a velocity based on occurring velocity-limiting factors and determining (S2) the acceleration required to achieve the prescribed velocity at an occurring velocity-limiting factor. The step of determining the acceleration required to achieve the prescribed velocity at the occurring velocity-limiting factor comprises the step of continuously determining the driving resistance along the route of travel of the vehicle. The present invention also concerns a system. The present invention also concerns a motor vehicle. The present invention also concerns a computer program and a computer program product.

Procedure and system for safe driving of a vehicle during cornering

Procedure and system for assessing driver behavior when driving vehicles

The invention relates to a method for assessment of driver behaviour during driving of vehicles, comprising the step of continuously characterising (S1 ) the driver's chosen braking processes as a basis for said assessment, further comprising the steps of determining (S2) the cause of a chosen braking process and assessing (S3) whether the chosen braking process is the appropriate response to said cause. The present invention also relates to a system for assessment of driver behaviour during driving of vehicles. The present invention relates also to a motor vehicle. The present invention relates also to a computer programme and a computer programme product.

Method and system for safe driving when driving a vehicle in a curve

Subsea hydrocarbon flowline system and related method and use

A subsea hydrocarbon flowline system (300) is disclosed. The flowline system has a hydrocarbon flowline (302); an electric trace heating system (304) arranged along at least a part-length of the flowline to control the temperature of hydrocarbon fluid flowing in the flowline; and a power input connector (Pin) configured for receiving electrical power from an electrical power providing system for powering the electric trace heating system. The electric trace heating system has a first three-phase trace heating cable (C') and a second three-phase trace heating cable (C''), each trace heating cable extending between the power input connector and a cable termination (T'; T'') where phase conduits (L1', L2', L3'; L1'', L2'', L3'') of the trace heating cable are Y-connected and terminate in a neutral connection point (L

Method and system for clutch wear estimation

MÉTODO E SISTEMA PARA ESTIMATIVA DE DESGASTE DE EMBREAGEM. A invenção está voltada a um sistema para estimativa do desgaste por parte do motorista de uma embreagem a fricção (1) localizada entre uma caixa de câmbio (2) e o motor de um veículo, compreendendo: unidade de cálculo (3) adaptada para a determinação de um valor da energia de embreagem E~ slip~ durante um período de contato, dependendo da potência de saída do veículo P~ eng~ e do contato da embreagem s, gerando-se um sinal de energia indicativo do referido valor para E~ slip~; unidade de comparação (4) adaptada para comparar o valor calculado da energia da embreagem E~ slip~ com os limites referentes a energia da embreagem, e vindo a se gerar um sinal de comparação S~ c~ indicativo do resultado da referida comparação; unidade de avaliação (5) adaptada para fazer a avaliação do desgaste da embreagem com base no referido resultado com a geração de um sinal de avaliação S~ g~ indicativo da referida avaliação; e unidade de indicação (6) adaptada para fornecer informação quanto a avaliação ao motorista. A invenção se refere ainda a um método para estimativa quanto ao desgaste imposto pelo motorista a embreagem a fricção (1). METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CLUTCH WEAR ESTIMATE. The invention is directed to a system for estimating driver wear of a friction clutch (1) located between a gearbox (2) and a vehicle engine, comprising: calculation unit (3) adapted to the determining a value of the clutch energy E ~ slip ~ during a contact period, depending on the output power of the vehicle P ~ eng ~ and the contact of the clutch s, generating an energy signal indicative of said value for E ~ slip ~; comparison unit (4) adapted to compare the calculated value of the E-slip clutch energy with the clutch energy limits, and a S ~ c ~ comparison signal is generated indicative of the result of said comparison; evaluation unit (5) adapted to evaluate the clutch wear based on said result by generating an evaluation signal S ~ g ~ ...

Method and control unit for a vehicle

Method (400) and control unit (310) in a vehicle (100) for determining if a preceding vehicle. (130) is suitable for platooning. The method (400) comprises measuring (401) at least one parameter of a tail of the preceding vehicle (130) with a first sensor (110), of a first type; measuring (402) at least one parameter of the tail of the preceding vehicle (130) with a second sensor (120), of a second type; estimating (404) a probability value of the preceding vehicle (130) being suitable for platooning, based on the measured (401, 402) at least one parameter; and determining (405) that the preceding vehicle (130) is suitable for platooning when the determined (404) probability value exceeds a threshold value.(Publ. Fig. 1B)

Method and control arrangement for associating received information to a source vehicle

A method (500) in a control arrangement (410) of a first vehicle (100a) for associating information received over a wireless communication interface with a second vehicle (100b). The method (500) comprises obtaining (502) the information comprising sensor data (210) related to a landmark (200), from the second vehicle (100b) over the wireless communication interface; establishing (505) a hypothesis concerning the second vehicle (100b) to be associated with the received information; estimating (506) a position of the landmark (200) according to the established (505) hypothesis and the obtained (502) sensor data information; determining (507) sensor data related to the landmark (200) by the own sensor (130a); comparing (508) the respective sensor data (210); and associating (509) the received information with the second vehicle (100b) according to the hypothesis when the sensor data (210) corresponds with the sensor data of the own sensor (130a).

Method and system for adapting a vehicle's acceleration when driving the vehicle along a route

SAM MAN D RAG Föreliggande uppfinning hänför sig till ett förfarande för att anpassa ettfordons acceleration vid framförande av fordonet utmed en färdväg,(S1)utmed fordonets färdväg;fastställa (S2) acceleration för att nä en föreskriven màlhastighet vid en sädan fastställd innefattande stegen att: fortlöpande fastställa uppträdande av hastighetsbegränsande företeelser och vid fastställd hastighetsbegränsande företeelse erforderliguppträdande hastighetsbegränsande företeelse. Förfarandet kännetecknasav att, dä en fastställd hastighetsbegränsande företeelse föregås av ettnedförslutande färdvägsparti positivt accelererande pàverkande fordonetskörmotstànd där fordonets hastighet initialt understiger nämnda màlhastighet,steget att fastställa (S2a) erforderlig acceleration inbegriper steget attfastställa bromsstrategi baserat pà karakteristika hos nämnda nedförslutande färdvägsparti. Föreliggande uppfinning hänför sig ocksà till ett system för anpassa ettfordons acceleration vid framförande av fordonet utmed en färdväg.Föreliggande uppfinning hänför sig ocksà till ett motorfordon. Föreliggandeuppfinning hänför sig ocksà till ett datorprogram och en datorprogramprodukt. (Pig. 4b) SUMMARY The present invention relates to a method of adjusting the acceleration of a vehicle when driving the vehicle along a route, (S1) along the route of the vehicle; determining (S2) acceleration to reach a prescribed target speed at such a determination comprising the steps of: continuously determine the occurrence of speed-limiting phenomena and in the case of a determined speed-limiting phenomenon, the required speed-limiting phenomenon. The method is characterized in that, when a determined speed limiting phenomenon is preceded by a descending path portion positively accelerating affecting vehicle driving resistance where the speed of the vehicle initially falls below said target speed, the step of determining (S2a) the necessary acceleration including including the step includes The ...

Method and system for adapting a vehicle's performance on a roadway relative to a vehicle ahead

SAMMAN DRAG Foreliggande uppfinning hanfor sig till ett for anpassning av ett fordons framforande pa en vagbana relativt ett framfOrvarande fordon fran energiekonomisynpunkt. Forfarandet innefattar steget att: baserat pa 5 anyandning av ett rOrelsesannband avseende det framfOrvarande fordonets framforande faststalla (S1) underlag for anpassning av aystand mellan namnda fordon och det framfOrvarande fordonet, varvid namnda anyandning av rorelsesambandet inbegriper fortlopande faststallande av hastighet och hastighetsforandringar hos det framfOrvarande fordonet, samt lutning hos 10 vagbanan pa vilken namnda framfOrvarande fordon framf6res. FOreliggande uppfinning hanfOr sig ocksa till ett system fOr anpassning av ett fordons framf6rande pa en vagbana relativt ett framforvarande fordon fran energiekonomisynpunkt. FOreliggande uppfinning hanfOr sig ocksa till ett motorfordon. Foreliggande uppfinning hanfor sig ocksa till ett datorprogram och en datorprogramprodukt.

Method and system to assess the risk of change of traffic lane during the driving of a leading vehicle on a roadway with at least two neighbouring traffic lanes.

Verfahren und Steuervorrichtung zur Spurhalteassistenz eines Fahrzeugs

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein durch eine Steuervorrichtung durchgeführtes Verfahren zur Spurhalteassistenz eines Fahrzeugs (V), das entlang einer eine oder mehrere Fahrspuren (C1; C2) umfassenden Straße (R) fährt. Das Verfahren umfasst das Bestimmen eines Fahrkorridors (C1; C2), in dem das Fahrzeug während der Fahrt entlang der Straße bleiben soll, und das Bestimmen der Fahrtrichtung (DD) des Fahrzeugs (V) an der aktuellen Position des Fahrzeugs (V) und das Vorhersagen einer zukünftigen vorausliegenden Position (FP) des Fahrzeugs (V) vor der aktuellen Position des Fahrzeugs (V) basierend auf der bestimmten aktuellen Fahrtrichtung (DD) des Fahrzeugs (V). Das Verfahren umfasst ferner das Bestimmen, ob das Fahrzeug (V) innerhalb des bestimmten Fahrkorridors (C1; C2) an der vorhergesagten zukünftigen vorausliegenden Position (FP) verbleiben wird, und das Ergreifen von Maßnahmen, um zu verhindern, dass das Fahrzeug (V) den Korridor (C1; C2) verlässt, wenn bestimmt wird, dass das Fahrzeug (V) an der vorhergesagten zukünftigen vorausliegenden Position (FP) wahrscheinlich von dem Korridor (C1; C2) abweichen wird. Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ferner eine Steuereinrichtung zur Spurhalteassistenz eines Fahrzeugs. Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Fahrzeug. Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Computerprogramm und ein computerlesbares Medium.

Subsea hydrocarbon flowline system and related method and use

A subsea hydrocarbon flowline system (300) is disclosed. The flowline system has a hydrocarbon flowline (302); an electric trace heating system (304) arranged along at least a part-length of the flowline to control the temperature of hydrocarbon fluid flowing in the flowline; and a power input connector (Pin) configured for receiving electrical power from an electrical power providing system for powering the electric trace heating system. The electric trace heating system has a first three-phase trace heating cable (C′) and a second three-phase trace heating cable (C″), each trace heating cable extending between the power input connector and a cable termination (T′; T″) where phase conduits (L1′, L2′, L3′; L1″, L2″, L3″) of the trace heating cable are Y-connected and terminate in a neutral connection point (LN′; LN″). Further, the flowline system has a power output connector (Pout) for providing electrical power to a subsea hydrocarbon production system; a first electrical conduit (306′) extending between the neutral connection point of the cable termination of the first trace heating cable and the power output connector; and a second electrical conduit (306″) extending between the neutral connection point of the cable termination of the second trace heating cable and the power output connector, wherein the first and the second electrical conduits are electrically accessible at the power output connector for powering the subsea hydrocarbon production system.

Lenkraddrehmoment-Bewertungsmodul

Ein Lenkraddrehmoment-Bewertungsmodul (2) zur Bewertung eines Drehmoments, das von einem Fahrer auf ein Lenkrad (4) eines Fahrzeugs (6) angelegt wird, um eine Hände-vom-Lenkrad-Situation anzuzeigen, wobei das Modul dazu konfiguriert ist, ein Lenkraddrehmomentsignal (8) zu empfangen, das Drehmomentwerte Tqdriver enthält, die kontinuierlich von einem Drehmomentsensor (10) erhalten werden, der dazu angeordnet ist, das Drehmoment an einer mit dem Lenkrad gekoppelten Lenkradwelle (12) zu messen. Das Bewertungsmodul umfasst eine erste Berechnungseinheit (14), eine zweite Berechnungseinheit (16), eine Vergleichseinheit (18) und einen Taktgeber (20), der dazu ausgelegt ist, eine Zeit bezüglich des Lenkraddrehmomentsignals (8) zu messen, wobei das Modul dazu konfiguriert ist, einen Drehmomentbezugswert Tqref, einen losen Drehmomentbezugswert Tqrefloose und bevorzugt auch einen Abbruchsdrehmomentbezugswert Tqabort zu empfangen, der einen vorbestimmten Schwellenpegel darstellt, der so festgelegt ist, dass Drehmomentwerte größer als Tqabort eine Hand-am-Lenkrad-Situation darstellen, und dass Tqref < Tqrefloose < Tqabort. Die erste Berechnungseinheit (14) ist dazu konfiguriert, kontinuierlich einen Differenzwert Δ zwischen dem Absolutwert von Tqdriver und Tqref zu bestimmen und auf der Basis von Δ und einer Zeit t bezüglich der Messungen von Tqdriver und Tqref einem Satz Berechnungsregeln entsprechend eine kumulierte Energiemessung W zu berechnen; und wobei die Vergleichseinheit (18) dazu konfiguriert ist, W mit einem Schwellenwert Wmax zu vergleichen, und wenn W > Wmax, ist die Vergleichseinheit dazu konfiguriert, ein Anzeigesignal (22) zu erzeugen.

Anordning for inndriving av festeelementer.

Method and system for facilitating steering of a vehicle during driving along a road

ABSTRACT The present invention relates to a method for facilitating steering of a vehicleduring driving along a road. The method comprises the steps of: detectingthe yaw rate of the vehicle; modelling (230, G(z)) the yaw rate of the vehiclebased upon the steering torque of the vehicle; comparing (240) the detectedand modelled yaw rate. The method further comprises the steps of:determining the influence of external forces on the yaw rate based on saidcomparison of detected and modelled yaw rate; based upon the determined(270) acompensation torque for compensating the steering torque of the vehicle; influence of external forces on the yaw rate determiningand compensating the steering torque based upon said determined compensation torque. The present invention also relates to a system for facilitating steering of avehicle during driving along a road. The present invention also relates to avehicle. The present invention also relates to a computer program and acomputer program product. (Fig. 4)

Method and system to assess the risk of change of traffic lane during the driving of a leading vehicle on a roadway with at least two neighbouring traffic lanes.

The present invention relates to a method to assess (S1) the risk of change of traffic lane during the driving of a vehicle on a roadway with at least two neighbouring traffic lanes, comprising the step: to detect (S2) the presence of objects in traffic lanes neighbouring to the traffic lane in which the said vehicle is being driven, comprising the steps: to determine, based on specifications concerning the extent of a defined traffic lane in which the vehicle is being driven, the extent of at least one neighbouring traffic lane based on continuously determined reference positions at the vehicle relative to the said neighbouring traffic lane, in order to determine an action zone extending a specified extent in the said neighbouring traffic lane alongside the said vehicle, and, in the event of the presence of objects in the said action zone, to take measures (S3) in association with the change of traffic lane. The present invention relates also to a system to assess the risk of change of traffic lane during the driving of a vehicle on a roadway with at least two neighbouring traffic lanes, and a motor vehicle comprising such a system. The present invention relates also to a computer program and a computer program product.

Method and control arrangement for vehicle height estimation

A method (500) in a control arrangement (410) of a tractor (100a) for estimating maximum height (130) of a vehicle combination (110) comprising the tractor (100a) and a trailer (100b). The method (500) comprises performing (501) an action based on an estimated height (130) over a road surface (105) of a highest point (120) of an extrapolated section (330a, 330b) of an upper edge (320a, 320b) of the trailer (100b) along a longitudinal extension of the trailer (100b). The section (330a, 330b) of the upper edge (320a, 320b) of the trailer (100b) is extrapolated based on sensor detection of a shape of a sensor-visible section (310a, 310b) of the upper edge (320a, 320b) of the trailer (100b), and sensor data indicative of a position in height of at least one point of the sensor-visible section (310a, 310b).

Method and system for the adaptation of the speed of a vehicle when taking a curve

The present invention relates to a method for the adaptation of the speed of a vehicle when taking a curve. The method comprises the step to control (S1 ) the speed of the vehicle and in this case limit the increase of a maximum permitted instantaneous speed based on the rate of change of angle of the steering wheel position in such a manner that the increase to a determined extent is allowed only when the rate of change of angle has fallen below a predetermined value. The present invention relates also to a system for the adaptation of the speed of a vehicle when taking a curve. The present invention relates also to a motor vehicle. The present invention relates also to a computer program and a computer program product.

Method and system for facilitating steering of a vehicle during driving along a road

ABSTRACT The present invention relates to a method for facilitating steering of a vehicleduring driving along a road. The method comprises the steps of: determiningthe vehicle speed (212); determining the curvature of the road (214); anddetermining (220) a required yaw rate for the vehicle based upon the thusdetermined vehicle speed and curvature of the road. The method further(230)compensating the steering torque of the vehicle due to influence of curvature comprises determining a curvature compensation torque forbased upon said determined required yaw rate and a gain function relating to steering torque and yaw rate of the vehicle. The present invention also relates to a system for facilitating steering of avehicle during driving along a road. The present invention also relates to avehicle. The present invention also relates to a computer program and acomputer program product. (Pig. 6)

Method and system for adjusting the acceleration of a vehicle along a route

The present invention relates to a method for adjusting the acceleration of a vehicle travelling along a route, comprising the steps of continuously detecting (S1 ) the presence of speed-limiting features along the vehicle's route and, when speed-limiting features are detected, of determining (S2) the acceleration required for reaching a prescribed target speed at such a detected coming speed-limiting feature. The method is characterised in that where a detected speed-limiting feature is preceded by a downhill section of the route which has positively accelerating effects on the vehicle's running resistance, and the vehicle's speed is initially below said target speed, the step of determining (S2a) required acceleration involves the step of determining braking strategy based on characteristics of said downhill section of the route. The present invention relates also to a system for adjusting the acceleration of a vehicle travelling along a route. The present invention relates also to a motor vehicle. The present invention also relates to a computer programme and a computer programme product.

Method and control arrangement for vehicle height estimation

ABSTRACT A method (500) in a control arrangement (410) of a tractor (100a) for estimating maximum height (1 30) of a vehicle combination (1 10) comprising the tractor (100a) and a trailer (100b). The method (500) comprises performing (501) an action based on an estimated height (130) over a road surface (105) of a highest point (120) of an extrapolated section (330a, 330b) of an upper edge (320a, 320b) of the trailer (100b) along a longitudinal extension of the trailer (100b). The section (330a, 330b) of the upper edge (320a, 320b) of the trailer (100b) is extrapolated based on sensor detection of a shape of a sensor-visible section (310a, 310b) of the upper edge (320a, 320b) of the trailer (100b), and sensor data indicative of a position in height of at least one point of the sensor-visible section (310a, 310b).

Sätt och anordning för inblandning av gas i en vätska

Method and system to assess the risk of change of traffic lane during the driving of a leading vehicle on a roadway with at least two neighbouring traffic lanes

The present invention relates to a method to assess the risk of change of traffic lane during the driving of a leading vehicle on a roadway with at least two neighbouring traffic lanes comprising the steps: to detect (S1 ) the presence of a vehicle behind the leading vehicle in a risk zone that is associated with the leading vehicle; to determine (S2) continuously the relative speed between the vehicles, comprising the step: to determine (S3) continuously, in the event that the relative speed that has been determined demonstrates that the said vehicle that is behind the leading vehicle is approaching it, when the said vehicle that is behind will become located in an action zone in a traffic lane that neighbours the vehicle, in which the leading vehicle is being driven. The present invention relates also to a system to assess the risk of change of traffic lane during the driving of a leading vehicle on a roadway with at least two neighbouring traffic lanes, and a motor vehicle comprising such a system. The present invention relates also to a computer program and a computer program product.

A steering wheel torque evaluation module

18 Abstract A steering wheel torque evaluation module (2) for evaluating torque applied by adriver to a steering wheel (4) of a vehicle (6) to indicate a hands-off steering wheelsituation, the module is configured to receive a steering wheel torque signal (8)including torque values Tqdriver continuously obtained by a torque sensor device(10) arranged to measure torque at a steering wheel shaft (12) coupled to thesteering wheel. The evaluation module comprises a first calculation unit (14), asecond calculation unit (16), a comparison unit (18) and a timer (20) structured tomeasure time related to the steering wheel torque signal (8), the module isconfigured to receive a torque reference value Tqref, a loose torque referencevalue Tqrefloose, and preferably also an abort torque reference value Tqabortrepresenting a predetermined threshold level determined such that torque valuesgreater than Tqabort represent a hand steering situation, and that Tqref Wmax the comparison unit is configured to generate an indication signal (22). (Figure 2)

Method and system for facilitating steering of a vehicle by a driver of the vehicle during driving along a road

The present invention relates to a method for facilitating steering of a vehicle by a driver of the vehicle during driving along a road. The method comprises the step of determining (330) a steering torque based upon current driving situation (310) so as to assist said driver during driving. The method further comprises the step of determining (320) a driver steering wheel activity function reflecting if, and to what extent said driver is steering by means of said steering wheel. The step of determining a steering torque based upon current driving situation so as to assist said driver comprises the step of considering (P, I, D, 332) the result of the thus determined driver steering wheel activity function. The method further comprises the step of providing (TQ) a thus determined steering torque.The present invention also relates to a system for facilitating steering of a vehicle during driving along a road. The present invention also relates to a vehicle. The present invention also relates to a computer program and a computer program product.(Fig. 5)

Vehicle positioning control unit and method thereof

The disclosure relates to a vehicle positioning control unit configured for lane keeping assistance of a vehicle, the vehicle positioning control unit configured to obtain sensor data indicative of an environment of the vehicle, estimate a drivable area based on the sensor data, wherein the drivable area comprises lateral boundaries which exceeds road lane boundaries of a road lane within which the vehicle shall be kept, adapt the drivable area to exclude one or more positions of obstacles present in the environment of the vehicle and indicated in the sensor data, determine a target lateral position of the vehicle within an overlapping area of the drivable area and the road lane, control a steering control unit of the vehicle based on the target lateral position. The invention further relates to a vehicle comprising the vehicle positioning control unit and a corresponding method of the vehicle positioning control unit.

Anordning for inndriving av festeelementer.

Geschwindigkeitsregelung für ein Fahrzeug auf einer Elektroautobahn

Ein Verfahren (401) für die Geschwindigkeitsregelung eines Elektrofahrzeuges auf einer Elektroautobahn wird angegeben, wobei das Elektrofahrzeug (100) eine Batteriepackung (201) und einen Elektromotor (202) aufweist und das Verfahren folgende Schritte beinhaltet: (S402): Bestimmen eines momentanen Ladungspegels (CLa) der Batteriepackung des Fahrzeuges; (S403): Bestimmen eines Ziels für das Elektrofahrzeug; (S404): Abschätzen eines erforderlichen Ladungspegels (CLb) der Batteriepackung zum Erreichen des Ziels mit einem verbliebenen, vorab berechneten Ladungspegel der Batteriepackung (CLc); (S405): Berechnen eines Differenzpegels der Ladung (dCL), welcher der Batteriepackung auf der Elektroautobahn zugeführt werden muss, um das Ziel mit dem vorab berechneten Ladungspegel, der in der Batteriepackung verblieben ist, zu erreichen; (S406): Einstellen der Geschwindigkeit des Fahrzeuges derart, dass der Differenzpegel der Ladung der Batteriepackung auf der Elektroautobahn zugeführt wird, wenn festgestellt wird, dass eine verbleibende Fahrzeit auf der Elektroautobahn nicht ausreichen würde, die Batteriepackung mit dem Differenzpegel der Ladung (dCL) während der Fahrt auf der Elektroautobahn mit der momentanen Geschwindigkeit aufzuladen, um das Ziel zu erreichen.

Method and control arrangement for modelling spatial movement of a trailer being articulatedly attached to a vehicle

Sätt och anordning för inblandning av gas i en vätska

Sätt och anordning för inblandning av gas i en vätska

Method and system for the adaptation of the driving of a vehicle on a roadway in association with taking a curve

The present invention relates to a method for the adaptation of the driving of a vehicle on a roadway in association with taking a curve. The method comprises the steps to determine (S1 ) the degree of curvature along the route of the vehicle and to adapt (S2) the speed of the vehicle based on the lateral acceleration of the vehicle. The method comprises further the steps to determine (S3) a maximum permitted lateral acceleration; and to adapt (S4) the maximum permitted lateral acceleration depending on properties of the vehicle and/or the surroundings that influence the safe driving of the vehicle when taking a curve. The step to adapt the maximum permitted lateral acceleration includes the step to determine a factor that corresponds to the degree to which the said properties of the vehicle and/or the surroundings influence safe driving of the vehicle when taking the curve, whereby the said factor includes the influence of properties of the surroundings in the form of the effective width of the traffic lane in which the vehicle is being driven. The present invention relates also to a system for the adaptation of the driving of a vehicle on a roadway in association with taking a curve. The present invention relates also to a motor vehicle. The present invention relates also to a computer program and a computer program product.

Vehicle road detection control unit and vehicle

The invention relates to a road detection control unit for a vehicle, the road detection control unit comprising a processor, and a memory, said memory containing instructions executable by said processor, wherein said road detection control unit is configured to obtain sensor data indicative of at least one surrounding area and a position of the vehicle, determine a degradation measure of the surrounding area based at least on the sensor data and the position of the vehicle, determine if the degradation measure indicates a need to perform road clearing within the surrounding area, and if affirmative, send a control signal to trigger one or more actions to perform road clearing within the surrounding area.

Method and system for the adaptation of the driving of a vehicle on a roadway in association with taking a curve

Fahrzeugpositionssteuerungseinheit und Fahrzeugpositionssteuerungsverfahren

Die Beschreibung betrifft eine Fahrzeugpositionssteuerungseinheit, die eingerichtet ist für eine Spurhalteassistenz bei einem Fahrzeug, wobei die Fahrzeugpositionssteuerungseinheit eingerichtet ist zum Gewinnen von Sensordaten bezüglich der Umgebung des Fahrzeuges, Abschätzen eines befahrbaren Bereiches entsprechend den Sensordaten, wobei der befahrbare Bereich seitliche Begrenzungen aufweist, welche Fahrspurbegrenzungen einer Fahrspur, in welcher das Fahrzeug zu halten ist, Anpassen des befahrbaren Bereiches zum Ausschließen von einer oder mehreren Positionen von Hindernissen in der Umgebung des Fahrzeuges entsprechend den Inhalten der Sensordaten, Bestimmen einer Ziellateralposition des Fahrzeuges in einem Überlappungsbereich des befahrbaren Bereiches und der Fahrspur und Steuern einer Steuerungseinheit des Fahrzeuges entsprechend der Ziellateralposition. Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin ein Fahrzeug mit einer Fahrzeugpositionssteuerungseinheit und ein entsprechendes Verfahren für den Betrieb einer Fahrzeugpositionssteuerungseinheit.

Gasavskiljarenhet

Method and system for generating information related to how a vehicle is driven

Steuereinheit zur Straßenerkennung für ein Fahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Straßenerkennungssteuereinheit für ein Fahrzeug, wobei die Straßenerkennungssteuereinheit einen Professor und einen Speicher umfasst, wobei der Speicher durch den Prozessor ausführbare Anweisungen enthält, wobei die Straßenerkennungssteuereinheit derart konfiguriert ist, dass sie Sensordaten erhält, die mindestens einen Umgebungsbereich und eine Position des Fahrzeugs angeben, ein Verschlechterungsmaß des Umgebungsbereichs basierend auf mindestens der Sensordaten und der Position des Fahrzeugs bestimmen, bestimmen, ob das Verschlechterungsmaß eine Notwendigkeit angibt, eine Straßenräumung innerhalb des Umgebungsbereichs auszuführen, und falls ja, ein Steuersignal sendet, um eine oder mehrere Aktionen auszulösen, die eine Straßenräumung in dem Umgebungsbereich ausführen.

Method and control arrangement for associating received in-formation to a source vehicle

A method (500) in a control arrangement (410) of a first vehicle (100a) for associating information received over a wireless communication interface with a second vehicle (100b). The method (500) comprises obtaining (502) the information comprising sensor data (210) related to a landmark (200), from the second vehicle (100b) over the wireless communication interface; establishing (505) a hypothesis concerning the second vehicle (100b) to be associated with the received information; estimating (506) a position of the landmark (200) according to the established (505) hypothesis and the obtained (502) sensor data information; determining (507) sensor data related to the landmark (200) by the own sensor (130a); comparing (508) the respective sensor data (210); and associating (509) the received information with the second vehicle (100b) according to the hypothesis when the sensor data (210) corresponds with the sensor data of the own sensor (130a).

Förfarande och system för att riskbedöma körfältsbyte vid framförande av ett ledande fordon på en vägbana med åtminstonetvå angränsande körfält

Föreliggande uppfinning hänför sig till ett förfarande för att riskbedöma (S1) körfältsbyte vid framförande av ett fordon på en vägbana med åtminstone två angränsande körfält, innefattande steget att: detektera (S2) förekomst av objekt i körfält angränsande till körfältet i vilket nämnda fordon framföres, innefattande stegen att: utifrån angivelser rörande sträckning hos ett bestämt körfält i vilket fordonet framföres bestämma sträckning hos åtminstone ett angränsande körfält baserat på fortlöpande fastställda referenspositioner hos fordonet relativt nämnda angränsande körfält för att fastställa en åtgärdszon löpande i nämnda angränsande körfält utmed nämnda fordon en bestämd sträcka, och att vid förekomst av objekt i nämnda åtgärdszon vidtaga (S3) åtgärd i anslutning till körfältsbyte.Föreliggande uppfinning hänför sig även till ett system för att riskbedöma körfältsbyte vid framförande av ett fordon på en vägbana med åtminstone två angränsande körfält, samt ett motorfordon innefattande ett sådant system. Föreliggande uppfinning hänför sig också till ett datorprogram och en datorprogramprodukt.(Fig. 6)

Dorr

Method and system for the adaptation of the driving of a vehicle on a roadway in association with taking a curve

The present invention relates to a method for the adaptation of the driving of a vehicle on a roadway in association with taking a curve, comprising the step to determine (S1 ) the presence of phenomena that limit speed in the form of curves along the route of the vehicle. The method further comprises the steps: to determine (S2) a speed profile based on the current speed of the vehicle and comprising a target speed based on a maximum permitted lateral acceleration of the vehicle associated with a section of the route that arises in a curve; and, in the case in which the current speed of the vehicle exceeds the target speed, to adapt (S3) the speed of the vehicle such that the target speed is achieved at a stipulated distance along the route of the vehicle before the entrance to the curve. The present invention relates also to a system for the adaptation of the driving of a vehicle on a roadway in association with taking a curve. The present invention relates also to a motor vehicle. The present invention relates also to a computer program and a computer program product.

Subsea hydrocarbon flowline system and related method and use

A subsea hydrocarbon flowline system (300) is disclosed. The flowline system has a hydrocarbon flowline (302); an electric trace heating system (304) arranged along at least a part-length of the flowline to control the temperature of hydrocarbon fluid flowing in the flowline; and a power input connector (Pin) configured for receiving electrical power from an electrical power providing system for powering the electric trace heating system. The electric trace heating system has a first three-phase trace heating cable (C') and a second three-phase trace heating cable (C''), each trace heating cable extending between the power input connector and a cable termination (T'; T'') where phase conduits (L1', L2', L3'; L1'', L2'', L3'') of the trace heating cable are Y-connected and terminate in a neutral connection point (L

Method and system for adapting the velocity of a vehicle during driving of the vehicle along a route of travel

Method and system for facilitating reduction of fuel consumption during drive of a host vehicle along a road

The present invention relates to a method for facilitating reduction of fuel consumption during drive of a host vehicle along a road. The method comprises the steps of estimating (S1) the reduction in fuel consumption based on reduction in air resistance caused by an in-path vehicle a certain distance ahead of said host vehicle. The step of estimating the reduction in fuel consumption comprises the step of: determining (S1a) the dimensions of the in-path vehicle as a basis for estimating said reduction in air resistance. The method further comprises presenting (S2) an achieved reduction in fuel consumption for the operator of the host vehicle when considering influence of said in-path vehicle.The present invention also relates to a system for facilitating reduction of fuel consumption during drive of a host vehicle along a road. The present invention also relates to a computer program and a computer program product.(Fig. 4)