Abstract: In a method for processing data of a route profile, which represent local physical roadway properties of a route segment, position information is determined, which is representative of a global position of the route segment. Route profile data are determined, which are representative of local physical roadway properties of the route segment. A spectral distribution is determined in dependence on the route profile data, with regard to a quantity that represents location information. The spectral distribution is associated with the position information.

Abstract: An operating element can be operated by a driver for controlling at least the lateral guidance of the vehicle. A wheel angle adjuster is actuated by the operating element of the driver and/or by an electronic control unit that controls the automated lateral guidance of the vehicle so as to adjust a steering angle at the steerable wheels of the vehicle. In the process, a degree of coupling between at least one first part of the operating element and the wheel angle adjuster of the vehicle and/or between at least one first part of the operating element and a fixed position in the coordinate system of the vehicle can be modified depending on the degree of haptic contact between the driver of the vehicle and the aforementioned first part of the operating element.

Abstract: A device for modifying the lateral control of a vehicle designed for at least partially automated driving includes an accelerator pedal and/or a brake pedal. The device is designed to execute, prevent or influence an automated lateral control action of the vehicle during operation of the vehicle when the accelerator pedal and/or the brake pedal is operated, depending on a vehicle driving variable representing the degree of automation.

Abstract: A method produces visual information, by way of a mobile user device, for at least one occupant of the vehicle in connection with at least partially automated driving, in which method visual information, in particular an image sequence, is displayed on a display of the mobile user device. The image sequence represents a traffic situation detected by the vehicle and/or a need for action of an occupant which is requested or recommended in this context.

Abstract: A method is provided for direction-dependent signaling particularly by a vehicle, including: display of two or more graphical messages from the same vehicle region to the outside; wherein each graphical message has an associated spatial angle from which only the respective graphical message is visible, but not the other graphical message(s). The spatial angles differ at least in an angle parameter.

Abstract: In a method for displaying driving route section factors influencing a vehicle, a first item of information concerning a first driving route section is determined. A second item of information concerning a second driving route section is determined. Depending on the first item of information, at least one first set of parameters that is representative of at least one factor of the first driving route section influencing the vehicle is determined. Depending on the second item of information, at least one second set of parameters that is representative of at least one factor of the second driving route section influencing the vehicle is determined. Depending on the at least one first set of parameters and the at least one second set of parameters, a display that represents an influencing factor of the first driving route section and an influencing factor of the second driving route section, in particular with reference to a predefined reference variable, is produced.

Abstract: In a method for controlling an audio system of a vehicle, an intention to communicate and/or a voice of at least one of a specific, occupant of the vehicle and/or of an occupant on a specific seat of the vehicle, are/is sensed, and at least one audio signal of the vehicle is changed as a function of the sensed intention to communicate and/or the voice of the occupant.

Abstract: Method, apparatus and mobile user appliance for adapting an energy utilization process of a vehicle. At least one value of an energy utilization characteristic quantity is ascertained that represents a first energy utilization process in a first vehicle, and a value of a parameter is ascertained that represents at least one constraint of the energy utilization in the first vehicle during the energy utilization process. A mathematical relationship between at least one of the provided values of an energy utilization characteristic quantity, the values of the parameters of the first vehicle and parameters for a possible second energy utilization process of a second vehicle is ascertained. Further, a data record is provided on the basis of the ascertained mathematical relationship, and a profile data record is provided that comprises the data record.

Abstract: A method is provided for direction-adaptive signaling, particularly by a vehicle. The method displays a graphical message, wherein the graphical message is visible from outside the vehicle and is visible essentially only from one spatial angle. At least one angle parameter of the spatial angle is altered during display of the graphical message.

Abstract: A method adapts an energy supply of a vehicle drive system, where values of at least a first energy utilization characteristic variable which represents a first energy utilization process in the vehicle are determined, and values of at least one parameter which represents at least one peripheral condition of the energy utilization during the first energy utilization process are determined. A mathematical relationship is determined between these values, after which a profile data record is made which contains a data record and/or learning data on the basis of the mathematical relationship. As a function of the profile data record, at least one adaptation information item for adapting the energy supply of the drive system of the vehicle for a second energy utilization process is determined, and/or an adaptation information item for adapting the energy supply of the drive system of a second vehicle for an energy utilization process is determined.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program for producing driver information, where at least some of the driver information is produced in the form of haptic driver information on a control means of a vehicle, includes ascertaining a measure of a haptic contact between the driver of the vehicle and the control means for controlling the vehicle and producing the driver information based on the ascertained measure of the haptic contact between the driver and the control means on the control means as haptic driver information and/or producing auxiliary driver information that corresponds to the driver information and that is perceptible to the driver via a different perception channel.

Abstract: An operating element can be operated by a driver for controlling at least the lateral guidance of the vehicle. A wheel angle adjuster is actuated by the operating element of the driver and/or by an electronic control unit that controls the automated lateral guidance of the vehicle so as to adjust a steering angle at the steerable wheels of the vehicle. In the process, a degree of coupling between at least one first part of the operating element and the wheel angle adjuster of the vehicle and/or between at least one first part of the operating element and a fixed position in the coordinate system of the vehicle can be modified depending on the degree of haptic contact between the driver of the vehicle and the aforementioned first part of the operating element.

Abstract: A method performs an at least partially automated maneuver. When an increased probability of collision of the vehicle with a vehicle in front is recognized, at least the decision to divert and/or the decision to return, i.e. the decision to return to the lane in which the vehicle was travelling before the diversion, is controlled as a function of a parameter of the traffic situation in front of the vehicle in front.

Abstract: A method for establishing data representing an environment below a vehicle include capturing surroundings data representing at least a part of the environment of the vehicle, assigning position information items to the surroundings data, determining a position parameter of the vehicle, and determining vehicle ground data from the surroundings data, wherein the position information items correspond to the position parameter of the vehicle such that the vehicle ground data represent a region of the environment of the vehicle above which the vehicle is currently situated. The vehicle ground data is then output on a display apparatus of the vehicle.

Abstract: Method, apparatus and mobile user appliance for adapting an energy utilization process of a vehicle. At least one value of an energy utilization characteristic quantity is ascertained that represents a first energy utilization process in a first vehicle, and a value of a parameter is ascertained that represents at least one constraint of the energy utilization in the first vehicle during the energy utilization process. A mathematical relationship between at least one of the provided values of an energy utilization characteristic quantity, the values of the parameters of the first vehicle and parameters for a possible second energy utilization process of a second vehicle is ascertained. Further, a data record is provided on the basis of the ascertained mathematical relationship, and a profile data record is provided that comprises the data record.

Abstract: A method converts an at least partially automated driving maneuver in a vehicle. The method consists of determining, on the basis of surrounding data relating to a surroundings of the vehicle, a planned at least partially automated driving maneuver. The method also consists of generating a kinesthetically and/or haptic signal in relation to the planned driving maneuver for a driver of the vehicle. The method further consists of converting the planned driving maneuver if a predetermined affirmative control action is carried out and/or when a predetermined rejected control action is lacking.

Abstract: A device is provided for controlling longitudinal guidance of a vehicle designed to be driven in an at least partly automated manner. The vehicle includes an actuation element for having a driver control longitudinal guidance, the actuation element being blockable within predefined limit positions in accordance with a variable representing the degree of automation of the vehicle and a first condition. The actuation element can be unblocked in accordance with the variable representing the degree of automation of the traveling vehicle and at least one second condition.

Abstract: A pedal system for a vehicle that is configured to be driven in an at least part-automated manner. The pedal system includes a driving pedal and a brake pedal. The pedal system is allocated a representation function between a pedal actuation and control parameters for the longitudinal control of the vehicle. The pedal system is configured so as, when the vehicle is being operated, to vary the representation function between the pedal actuation and the control parameters for the longitudinal control of the vehicle in dependence upon a variable that represents the degree of automation of the driving mode of the vehicle and at least a first condition for restricting the representation function of the pedal actuation and/or at least a second condition for eliminating the restriction of the representation unction of the pedal actuation.

Abstract: A method for charging a traction energy storage device of an at least partially electrically driven vehicle includes detecting an interruption of a charging process, and determining a parameter which represents a reason for the interruption of the charging process. The method also includes performing at least one of the following measures as a function of the determined parameter: continuing the charging process in an unchanged or changed fashion, and performing a specific signaling process.

Abstract: A method for determining at least one road user with a potential for interaction in a route segment includes detecting, using a unit outside a first vehicle, information with respect to a plurality of road users entering a route segment at an entry point to the route segment, where the information comprises information about one or more properties of the plurality of road users. The method also includes determining service data based on the information with respect to at least one of the plurality of road users, and determining that the first vehicle is situated in the route segment or will be situated in the route segment after a predefined time interval has elapsed. Thereafter, service data is provided in the first vehicle.