Abstract: A system for a vehicle that provides personal convenience reminders to a user of a vehicle. The system accesses an off board system such as a personal electronic device of the user to display the personal convenience reminders. The system can also access various off board applications in response to the personal electronic device of the user to further refine the personal convenience reminders in response to a user selection.

Abstract: Arrangements herein relate to an information-attainment system and a method of operating same. The system can include an inquiry input system to receive an inquiry for a point-of-interest (POI). The system can also include an occupant monitoring system to determine a potential occupant vector with respect to the POI. The system can further include a processor and a location determination system to acquire positioning information that is directly associated with the POI based on the potential occupant vector. The processor can receive the inquiry for the POI and the positioning information directly associated with the POI based on the potential occupant vector. In response to the receipt of the inquiry for the POI and the positioning information, the processor can be configured to identify the POI and acquire information associated with the POI that is responsive to the inquiry.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes a user identification subsystem operable to detect a driver; and an interactive display subsystem operable to generate output for display on a vehicle window based on detection of the driver, the output associated with a reminder specific to a questionable driving habit of the driver.

Abstract: A system and method for a vehicle includes a user identification subsystem operable to detect an individual proximate to the vehicle and a display subsystem operable to generate output for display on a vehicle window in response to detection the. The system and method distinguish between authenticated and non-authenticated vehicle users and, in the event of a non-authenticated user, display the image on the display along with an optional printed and/or audible warning. If both an authenticated and non-authenticated user are identified, the system displays both images along with an optional warning. The images along with the vehicle coordinates and date and time information can be transmitted remotely from the vehicle to a pre-defined contact list. The system and method allow for a camera mode to enable an authenticated user to use the image sensor on the vehicle to take a photograph or video.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes a user identification subsystem operable to detect a user and an interactive display subsystem operable to generate output for display on a vehicle window in response to detection of the user. A method of operating a system for a vehicle includes detecting a user of the vehicle and generating output for display on a vehicle window visible from at least one of outside and inside the vehicle in response to detection of the user.

Abstract: A home control system and a method of home control from a vehicle includes determining a distance between the vehicle and a home, and controlling a home system of the home in response to the distance or the estimated amount of time for the vehicle to reach home.

Abstract: A method of automated emergency response for a vehicle includes identifying a condition with respect to the vehicle that indicates a potential collision, and recording imagery in response to the identifying.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle that provides personal convenience reminders to a user of a vehicle. The system accesses an off board system such as a personal electronic device of the user to display the personal convenience reminders. The system can also access various off board applications in response to the personal electronic device of the user to further refine the personal convenience reminders in response to a user selection.

Abstract: A system and method for a vehicle includes a user identification subsystem operable to detect an individual proximate to the vehicle and a display subsystem operable to generate output for display on a vehicle window in response to detection the. The system and method distinguish between authenticated and non-authenticated vehicle users and, in the event of a non-authenticated user, display the image on the display along with an optional printed and/or audible warning. If both an authenticated and non-authenticated user are identified, the system displays both images along with an optional warning. The images along with the vehicle coordinates and date and time information can be transmitted remotely from the vehicle to a pre-defined contact list. The system and method allow for a camera mode to enable an authenticated user to use the image sensor on the vehicle to take a photograph or video.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes a user identification subsystem operable to detect a user and an interactive display subsystem operable to generate output for display on a vehicle window in response to detection of the user. A method of operating a system for a vehicle includes detecting a user of the vehicle and generating output for display on a vehicle window visible from at least one of outside and inside the vehicle in response to detection of the user.

Abstract: A back row monitoring system for a vehicle disclosed includes a display upon which imagery of at least a portion of a back row seat area of a vehicle can be displayed. The imagery can be captured by an imagery sensor. The back row monitoring system can detect one or more biometric markers from one or more passengers located in the back row seat area. The detected biometric markers, or a portion thereof, can be displayed on the display. The displayed biometric markers can be overlaid on the imagery. The back row monitoring system can also enable a user to pause currently playing audio and/or video from a vehicle infotainment system such that the driver can communicate to one or more passengers in the back row area through the infotainment system.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes an interactive display subsystem operable to generate output for display on a vehicle window, the display visible from inside the vehicle, outside the vehicle, or both. The system also includes a control subsystem operable to enable a user to control at least one vehicle function through the interactive display subsystem. A method of controlling a vehicle function includes receiving instructions for controlling the vehicle function through an interactive display subsystem operable to generate output for display on a vehicle window and executing the instructions using a control subsystem.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes a user identification subsystem operable to detect a driver; and an interactive display subsystem operable to generate output for display on a vehicle window based on detection of the driver, the output associated with a reminder specific to a questionable driving habit of the driver.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle is configured to enable young children to control certain vehicle functions such as audiovisual, entertainment or temperature control functions. In different variations, the system can detect the presence of a child in a rear vehicle seat, determine whether the child a specific child known to the system and then accordingly grant vehicle function control permissions. The system can detect, interpret, and execute gesture commands issued by a child. In many instances, useable gesture commands can be sufficiently simple that they are understandable to and reproducible by children even as young as toddlers. In general, the operation of the system can decrease driver distraction by freeing a driver of the need to operate vehicle functions on behalf of children.