Abstract: A system is provided. The system includes a first vehicle controller , a second vehicle controller, and a remote server. The first vehicle controller is programmed to: a) detect an obstacle, b) activate at least one rear-facing sensor to capture a recording of the obstacle; and c) transmit the recording of the obstacle and a location of the first vehicle. The remote server is programmed to a) determine and store a first location of the obstacle, b) subsequent to storing the first location of the obstacle, c) receive a current location of the second vehicle, and d) compare the current location of the second vehicle to the stored first location of the obstacle. The second vehicle controller is programmed to: a) receive the information about the obstacle and b) adjust operation of the second vehicle to avoid the obstacle.

Abstract: A method for traffic state estimation of a road network based on a plurality of vehicles including probe vehicles and non-probe vehicles travelling includes receiving probe vehicle data from the probe vehicles within a communication range of a host vehicle. The method also includes spatially and temporally associating the probe vehicle data to lane level cells of the road network, and identifying empty lane level cells of the road network where the probe vehicle data is unavailable. The method includes calculating estimated non-probe vehicle data for the empty lane level cells based on the probe vehicle data. The method further includes calculating a traffic density value for the road network based on the probe vehicle data and the estimated non-probe vehicle data and providing the traffic density value to the host vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a traffic event include receiving vehicle data from a plurality of vehicles travelling along a roadway. The method also includes where the roadway is discretized at a cell level into a plurality of cells. The method also includes identifying vehicles of interest that are within a communication range of a host vehicle. Each of the vehicles of interest are associated with a cell of interest from the plurality of cells. Further, the method includes for each cell of interest at each timestep according to a measurement update interval, calculating an average deceleration based on vehicle data transmitted from each of the vehicles of interest associated with the cell of interest. Additionally, the method includes detecting the traffic event based on the average deceleration for each cell of interest at each timestep.

Abstract: A method for traffic state estimation of a road network based on a plurality of vehicles including probe vehicles and non-probe vehicles travelling includes receiving probe vehicle data from the probe vehicles within a communication range of a host vehicle. The method also includes spatially and temporally associating the probe vehicle data to lane level cells of the road network, and identifying empty lane level cells of the road network where the probe vehicle data is unavailable. The method includes calculating estimated non-probe vehicle data for the empty lane level cells based on the probe vehicle data. The method further includes calculating a traffic density value for the road network based on the probe vehicle data and the estimated non-probe vehicle data and providing the traffic density value to the host vehicle.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for controlling a vehicle interface system in vehicle includes receiving images of a driver from an image capture device and determining a population group based on the images. The method includes identifying a human perception condition of the driver that is characteristic of the population group. The human perception condition limits an ability of the driver to perceive a driving situation of a vehicle operation and a stimulus output that conveys information to the driver in the vehicle about the driving situation of the vehicle operation. The stimulus output is controlled by the vehicle interface system. The method includes modifying the stimulus output into an optimal stimulus output that can be perceived by the driver with the human perception condition, and controlling the vehicle interface system to provide the optimal stimulus output to the driver during the vehicle operation.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for controlling a vehicle interface system in vehicle includes receiving images of a driver from an image capture device and determining a population group based on the images. The method includes identifying a human perception condition of the driver that is characteristic of the population group. The human perception condition limits an ability of the driver to perceive a driving situation of a vehicle operation and a stimulus output that conveys information to the driver in the vehicle about the driving situation of the vehicle operation. The stimulus output is controlled by the vehicle interface system. The method includes modifying the stimulus output into an optimal stimulus output that can be perceived by the driver with the human perception condition, and controlling the vehicle interface system to provide the optimal stimulus output to the driver during the vehicle operation.

Abstract: A navigation system having a navigation module configured to plot a first route. A display is controlled by the navigation module to display the first route. A touch surface is configured to receive a touch input by a user corresponding to a second route, which is a modification of the first route, for entry to the navigation module. The navigation module is configured to plot the second route and control the display to display the second route.

Abstract: A method for connecting a mobile device to a vehicle system of a vehicle. The method includes the following: generating a passkey based on at least one of vehicle information and an image accessible to an occupant of the vehicle; transmitting instructions for composing the passkey to the mobile device; and connecting the mobile device to the vehicle system subsequent to entry of the passkey at the mobile device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for light fidelity (“Li-Fi”) communication of a vehicle are provided. The systems and method may include determining an event associated with the vehicle. The systems and methods may generate, based upon the determined event, a Li-Fi communication specific to a location within the vehicle. The Li-Fi communication may include information based on an operational characteristic of the vehicle. The generated Li-Fi communication may be sent to a wireless device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for light fidelity (“Li-Fi”) communication of a vehicle are provided. The systems and method may include determining an event associated with the vehicle. The systems and methods may generate, based upon the determined event, a Li-Fi communication specific to a location within the vehicle. The Li-Fi communication may include information based on an operational characteristic of the vehicle. The generated Li-Fi communication may be sent to a wireless device.

Abstract: A human machine interface (HMI) system controls operation of a graphical user interface (GUI) being displayed on a display located in a vehicle. The HMI system includes an interface device, an interface operation module, and a device selection module. The interface device is operable to control the GUI and includes a knob member and a touchpad. The interface operation module receives input data from the interface device in response to an operation of the interface device. The device selection module designates at least one of the knob member or the touchpad as an active device based on a device selection criteria. The interface operation module transmits data from an active device to a display module controlling the GUI and disregards data from an inactive device.

Abstract: An alert system for a vehicle includes a tracking device, lighting system, control module, and sensor that can detect hazards. The tracking device can detect a driver's line-of-sight. The lighting system can be disposed about the vehicle and can emit light visible to the driver. The control module can determine a location of the hazard relative to the line-of-sight, and to operate the lighting system in a first mode in response to the hazard being outside of an angular threshold of the line-of-sight, and a second mode in response to the hazard being within the angular threshold. When in the first mode, a first region of the lighting system that corresponds to a general direction of the hazard can be illuminated. When in the second mode, a second region of the lighting system that corresponds to a specific location of the hazard is illuminated.

Abstract: The present teachings provide for a vehicle system including a haptic device, a sensor, and a controller and a method for controlling a haptic device. The haptic device can be configured to provide haptic feedback to an occupant of a vehicle. The sensor can be configured to detect vibrations felt by the occupant within the vehicle. The controller can be configured to control a level of the haptic feedback. The controller can be configured to increase or decrease the level of the haptic feedback based on vibrations detected by the sensor.

Abstract: A human machine interface (HMI) system controls operation of a graphical user interface (GUI) being displayed on a display located in a vehicle. The HMI system includes an interface device, an interface operation module, and a device selection module. The interface device is operable to control the GUI and includes a knob member and a touchpad. The interface operation module receives input data from the interface device in response to an operation of the interface device. The device selection module designates at least one of the knob member or the touchpad as an active device based on a device selection criteria. The interface operation module transmits data from an active device to a display module controlling the GUI and disregards data from an inactive device.

Abstract: A method for delegating control of a vehicle feature to a wearable electronic device. The method includes the following: wireless pairing the wearable electronic device to at least one of a smart device or a vehicle controller onboard a vehicle; delegating control of the vehicle feature to the wearable electronic device using at least one of the smart device or the vehicle controller such that a wearer of the wearable electronic device can control the vehicle feature using the wearable electronic device; and operating the vehicle feature based on commands generated by the user using the wearable electronic device.

Abstract: A system for informing a driver of a vehicle of a surrounding hazard and road position of the vehicle. The system includes at least one sensor configured to identify location of the hazard relative to the vehicle. A controller is configured to: receive inputs from the at least one sensor regarding location of the hazard; determine a threat potential of the hazard based on at least one of location of the hazard relative to the vehicle, speed of the vehicle, and heading of the vehicle; and send commands to a display for visually displaying the hazard to the driver based on the determined threat potential of the hazard.

Abstract: A method for delegating control of a vehicle feature to a wearable electronic device. The method includes the following: wireless pairing the wearable electronic device to at least one of a smart device or a vehicle controller onboard a vehicle; delegating control of the vehicle feature to the wearable electronic device using at least one of the smart device or the vehicle controller such that a wearer of the wearable electronic device can control the vehicle feature using the wearable electronic device; and operating the vehicle feature based on commands generated by the user using the wearable electronic device.

Abstract: A smart device interface for a vehicle. The smart device interface includes a transmitter/receiver and a controller. The transmitter/receiver is configured to communicate with a first smart device of a driver and a second smart device of a passenger. The controller is configured to permit the passenger to perform tasks on behalf of the driver using the second smart device. The tasks include responding to messages received by the first smart device of the driver, entertainment system operation, and navigation system operation.

Abstract: A method for monitoring operation of a vehicle. The method includes the following: setting a gravitational force (g-force) threshold for operation of the vehicle; measuring a g-force onboard the vehicle; and conveying to an operator of the vehicle that operation of the vehicle has resulted in the measured g-force exceeding the g-force threshold.

Abstract: An alert system for a vehicle includes a tracking device, lighting system, control module, and sensor that can detect hazards. The tracking device can detect a driver's line-of-sight. The lighting system can be disposed about the vehicle and can emit light visible to the driver. The control module can determine a location of the hazard relative to the line-of-sight, and to operate the lighting system in a first mode in response to the hazard being outside of an angular threshold of the line-of-sight, and a second mode in response to the hazard being within the angular threshold. When in the first mode, a first region of the lighting system that corresponds to a general direction of the hazard can be illuminated. When in the second mode, a second region of the lighting system that corresponds to a specific location of the hazard is illuminated.