Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to transmit a series of impulses into a vehicle interior. The processor is also configured to receive data from a wearable-device receiver receiving the impulses, the data indicating arrival times and magnitudes of the impulses. The processor is further configured to analyze the arrival times and magnitudes to determine a likely wearable device location and control a functionality aspect of a mobile device associated with the wearable device, based on the likely wearable device location.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to determine that a vehicle is in a parked state. The processor is also configured to detect a user device wireless signal, at one or more vehicle antennas. The processor is further configured to determine a primary return vector antenna based on the detected wireless signal and periodically broadcast a vehicle wireless signal from the one or more antennas, wherein if there is more than one antenna, the processor is configured to broadcast the signal more frequently from the primary return vector antenna. A mobile device can act responsively to the received signals, providing an indicator assisting in directional vehicle location.

Abstract: A vehicle equipped with a wireless communication interface is configured to communicate with other similarly equipped vehicles within an intersection area. By including the wireless communication equipment to communicate with other vehicles within the intersection area, a traffic optimization tool running on one or more of the vehicles is enabled to direct traffic through the intersection area even in the case where one or more traffic signals are malfunctioning.

Abstract: A controller may indicate a low-traction mode of a vehicle when a longitudinal tracking accumulation exceeds a first threshold value and a lateral response accumulation exceeds a second threshold value. The longitudinal tracking accumulation may measure a tally of activation of a traction control system over time. The lateral response accumulation may measure a comparison of the vehicle yaw-rate to a driver-desired model-based prediction of the yaw-rate. The controller may indicate the low-traction mode by providing a recommendation to switch to the low-traction mode in a human-machine interface screen of the vehicle, or by automatically adjusting the operational mode of at least one electronic control unit of the vehicle to implement the low-traction mode.

Abstract: A system comprising a mobile computing device that includes a processor and a memory. The memory storing programming executable by the processor to detect an identifier in each of two or more of asynchronous light sources detected by a light sensor, the identifier including a position of the light source and use at least a coordinate system having an origin in the light sensor and the position of the light source, to determine a location of the mobile device.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to wirelessly instruct fuel dispensation initiation over a direct wireless connection between a vehicle and a refueling truck, responsive to a wireless request made by the refueling truck, the request including a valid token and a refueling truck MAC ID with which the wireless connection is established.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to wirelessly instruct fuel dispensation initiation over a direct wireless connection between a vehicle and a refueling truck, responsive to a wireless request made by the refueling truck, the request including a valid token and a refueling truck MAC ID with which the wireless connection is established.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a pedestrian warning system. An example disclosed method to simulate noise for an electric or noise-dampened vehicle to warning pedestrians includes producing a first sound at a first frequency range from a first sound generator located at a front of the vehicle. The method also includes producing a second sound at a second frequency range from a second sound generator located under the vehicle. Additionally, the example method includes adjusting the acoustic characteristics of the first and second sounds based on vehicle motion data.

Abstract: A first phantom vehicle is projected into one of a branch and a circle lane of a roundabout in association with a first autonomous vehicle. The first autonomous vehicle is caused to enter the circle lane upon predicting no collision with oncoming vehicles. The first autonomous vehicle is caused to exit from the roundabout.

Abstract: A system comprises a processor configured to subscribe to a broadcast of vehicle-related state changes. The processor is also configured to detect at least one vehicle-related state change in the broadcast that triggers an application launch and launch an application corresponding to the detected vehicle related state change.

Abstract: A method including: receiving a synchronization signal and collecting a rolling shutter image of a modulated light on a sensor, determining a primary frequency from the rolling shutter image, and comparing the primary frequency to an expected primary frequency image to determine a directional movement related to a vehicle.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to determine that a vehicle is in a parked state. The processor is also configured to detect a user device wireless signal, at one or more vehicle antennas. The processor is further configured to determine a primary return vector antenna based on the detected wireless signal and periodically broadcast a vehicle wireless signal from the one or more antennas, wherein if there is more than one antenna, the processor is configured to broadcast the signal more frequently from the primary return vector antenna. A mobile device can act responsively to the received signals, providing an indicator assisting in directional vehicle location.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a dynamically equalizing receiver. An example disclosed system includes a mobile device and a vehicle. The example mobile device generates a sound profile based on media identifying information. The sound profile specifies equalizer settings for a receiver. The example vehicle includes the receiver. The receiver is communicatively coupled to the mobile device. The example receiver collects the media identifying information, and adjusts the equalizer settings of the receiver as specified by the sound profile.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for vehicle-to-vehicle cooperation to marshal traffic. An example disclosed cooperative vehicle includes an example vehicle-to-vehicle communication module and an example cooperative adaptive cruise control module. The example cooperative adaptive cruise control module determines a location of a traffic cataract. The example cooperative adaptive cruise control module also coordinates with other cooperative vehicles to form a platoon of standard vehicles. Additionally, the example cooperative adaptive cruise control module coordinates with other the cooperative vehicles to move the formed platoon through the traffic cataract at a constant speed.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for vehicle-to-vehicle cooperation to marshal traffic. An example disclosed cooperative vehicle includes an example vehicle-to-vehicle communication module and an example cooperative adaptive cruise control module. The example cooperative adaptive cruise control module determines a location of a traffic cataract. The example cooperative adaptive cruise control module also coordinates with other cooperative vehicles to form a platoon of standard vehicles. Additionally, the example cooperative adaptive cruise control module coordinates with other the cooperative vehicles to move the formed platoon through the traffic cataract at a constant speed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for vehicle mode scheduling with learned user preferences include monitoring vehicle data when a vehicle changes from a first mode to a second mode. The method also includes analyzing the vehicle data to identify a preference for the second mode during a driving context. Additionally, the method includes generating a recommendation on whether to switch to the second mode while traversing a route based on the vehicle data, and the driving context, and presenting the recommendation to the driver.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing mobile device control of vehicle functions and subsystems using policy control are disclosed. A computing platform of a vehicle may receive a request, from a mobile application, to access one or more secure vehicle functions and subsystems. The computing platform may retrieve application permissions for the mobile application from a policy table to determine whether to allow the requested access, deny the requested access or to prompt a driver for permission to allow access to the secure vehicle function.

Abstract: A system for providing weather conditions includes a server in communication with a weather data provision service. The server includes a middleware application operable to process weather data requests. The system also includes a gps module, and at least one component control system, operable to adjust at least one parameter associated with at least one vehicle component. Finally, the illustrative system includes a vehicle computing system, in communication with the GPS module, the at least one component control system, and the server. In response to a request for data from the component control system, the vehicle computing system passes GPS data to the server, including the request for data, and the vehicle computing system responsively receives the requested data from the server. The vehicle computing system relays the received data to the component control system that requested the data.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to wirelessly instruct fuel dispensation initiation over a direct wireless connection between a vehicle and a refueling truck, responsive to a wireless request made by the refueling truck, the request including a valid token and a refueling truck MAC ID with which the wireless connection is established.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a vehicle processor programmed to process a vehicle signal received from an in-vehicle sensor; and process an external signal received from an external sensor of a detectable external device. When connected to the external device, the processor performs a first function using the external signal, and when disconnected from the external device, the processor estimates the external signal to perform the first function and performs a second function.