Abstract: Vehicle systems and methods for assisting a driver making a turn at an intersection are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vehicle includes a plurality of sensors configured to output a plurality of operational signals, one or more processors, and one or more non-transitory memory modules communicatively coupled to the one or more processors. The processors store machine-readable instructions that, when executed, cause the one or more processors to receive a signal indicating a driver of the vehicle is attempting to make a turn at an intersection. The processors are further caused to access a behavioral profile that is representative of the intersection. The processors are also caused to develop a perception as well as a risk associated with the intersection based on the plurality of operational signals from the plurality of sensors and the behavioral profile of the intersection. The processors are further caused to calculate at least one maneuver.

Abstract: The present application generally relates to a method and apparatus for autonomous vehicle driver confirmation in a motor vehicle. In particular, the system is operative to determine a situation wherein driver confirmation is desired, acoustically request driver confirmation via vehicle speakers, and receive verbal driver confirmation via vehicle microphones.

Abstract: A communication system and method are provided for remotely reproducing a touch pattern or gesture as a vibrotactile output. At a touch screen, a first user device receives a touch pattern by a first user, characterizes the touch pattern as a touch pattern data based upon time and intensity of touch at a plurality of array points of the touch screen, and communicates the touch pattern data to a network. A tactile array patch of micro-vibratory devices is attachable to a garment and worn by a second user. The touch pattern data is wirelessly received from the first user device via the network. Vibration of selected micro-vibratory devices of the tactile array is modulated in timing and intensity in response to the touch pattern data to reproduce the touch pattern.

Abstract: A vehicle maneuvering system comprises at least one image device configured to capture image data and a controller. The controller is configured to identify a coupler position of a trailer in the image data and control motion of the vehicle navigating a hitch ball of the vehicle toward the coupler position. The controller is further configured to monitor a coupler distance extending from the coupler position and the hitch ball. In response to the coupler distance being less than or equal to the distance threshold, the controller is configured to classify a plurality of portions of the image data as trailer portions and non-trailer portions and identify the coupler position by processing the image via a feature extraction operation.

Abstract: There is described herein a method and system for the configuration of vehicle management components using in-vehicle position detection. The in-vehicle position detection may also be used for providing a floor plan of the vehicle. In some embodiments, in-vehicle position detection may be used concurrently for configuring vehicle management components and for providing floor plans.

Abstract: Methods and systems relating to a vehicle display are provided. One or more exterior vehicle body panels having an integral visual display portion are configured to show digital content and conform to the contours of the one or more exterior body panels. The visual display portion includes a light emitting portion and a covering portion. Additionally, one or more processors are configured to generate a signal received by the visual display portion and affect the digital content displayed by the visual display portion.

Abstract: A mobile device with a side-looking biometric sensor, a sensor and a method for sensing a biometric function of a user holding a mobile device a disclosed. In an embodiment, a mobile device has a generally flat rectangular shape with a relatively large front and rear surfaces and relatively small upper side, lower side, left side and right side surfaces, wherein the mobile device includes a sensor configured for capturing biometric data of a user holding the mobile device. The sensor includes a light source configured for emitting light towards a hand of the user and a photodetector configured for receiving light emitted from the light source and reflected back from the hand, wherein the sensor is a side-looking sensor.

Abstract: An information presentation apparatus is provided. A light emission device and a HCU are mounted on a vehicle as the information presentation apparatus. The light emission device is arranged on an instrument panel, and displays at least one light emission spot in a linear light emission area arranged to extend in a width direction of the vehicle. The HCU acquires monitoring information including at least position information of the risk target detected by the peripheral monitoring device, and calculates a risk level of the risk target, detected in a traveling direction of the vehicle, based on the monitoring information. When detecting a plurality of the risk targets, the HCU selects one of the risk targets having a highest risk level as a highest risk target, and displays the light emission spot, indicative of a direction of the highest risk target, in the linear light emission area.

Abstract: A radiographic apparatus includes a plurality of notifying units, each including a different way to provide notification, and a switching unit that switches at least one of the notifying units to be used to provide notification based on an arrangement of or imaging mode of the radiographic apparatus.

Abstract: A passenger detection device includes: an input unit that receives a captured image of an interior space of a vehicle imaged by an imaging device and a load measured by a load sensor provided on a seat provided in the interior space of the vehicle; a determination unit that determines that a passenger is seated on the seat, in a case where the load is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value; a detection unit that obtains a face determination degree indicating a certainty of a face of the passenger in the captured image from the captured image; and a threshold value changing unit that changes the threshold value according to the face determination degree.

Abstract: In a monitoring apparatus, a disparity calculator obtains, for each point of a target object, a pair of matched pixel regions in respective base image and reference image corresponding to the point of the target object. The disparity calculator calculates a disparity of each of the matched pixel regions of the base image relative to the corresponding matched pixel region of the reference image. A distance calculator corrects the calculated disparity of each of the matched pixel regions of the base image in accordance with a tolerable disparity range for the disparity to thereby increase the calculated disparity of the corresponding one of the matched pixel regions of the base image. The distance calculator calculates the depth distance of each point of the target object relative to the vehicle as a function of the corrected disparity of the corresponding one of the matched pixel regions.

Abstract: A device that uses color recognition systems designed to alert distracted drivers/operators in non-moving vehicles, to reduce their time of response to unnoticed external environment color changes. The device provides a method to image a vehicle's external environment color change by detecting and analyzing color variations of the traffic light signals or proceeding vehicle's brake lights. The device can emit a sound and/or vibration when the device recognizes a color change and the operator of the vehicle does not react, as in the case of a distracted operator. The device employs a camera, an accelerometer, a buzzer, an algorithm, a CPU and a power source. The device can be installed on the windshield of a vehicle, fully integrated into a vehicle, or partially integrated, wherein a mobile device App may be employed.

Abstract: A camera module includes a lens unit, a holding member, and a fixing member. The lens unit includes a lens for causing light to enter an internal space. The holding member holds an image sensor for capturing an image formed by the light. The fixing member fixes the lens unit and the holding member. The fixing member is cured resin. The lens unit further includes a groove at least partially housing the fixing member, and having an opening which faces the holding member. In a state such that the lens unit and the holding member are fixed to the fixing member, more of the fixing member is exposed to the outside of the lens unit than to the internal space surrounded by the lens unit and the holding member.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus is provided with a controller comprising at least one processor. The controller is configured to execute: displaying presentation information to be presented to a user of a vehicle at an inside or an outside of a window formed in a vehicle; switching over between displaying and non-displaying of the presentation information displayed at the inside of the window according to an instruction received from the user; and displaying the presentation information at the outside of the window in cases where the vehicle is located in a specific place.

Abstract: A multi-camera vision system for a vehicle includes a rear backup camera, a forward viewing camera that views through the vehicle windshield, and a central data processor disposed in the vehicle. Captured image data provided to the central data processor is processed to detect objects that are within the field of view of the forward viewing camera and/or the field of view of the rear backup camera. Captured radar data is also provided to the central data processor and, via processing of captured image data and captured radar data, a potential hazard is determined to exist. A display device includes a video screen that displays video images captured by the rear backup camera for viewing by a driver of the vehicle during the rearward maneuver of the vehicle, and an overlay overlays the displayed video images captured by the rear backup camera during the rearward maneuver of the equipped vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle recorder system that is configured with a video camera, a light weight memory system, and a radio communications facility suitable for use in conjunction with an moving vehicle. An automobile equipped with such video recorder system that is used throughout a day of service provides a video record of unusual events which may occur from time-to-time. For example, events such as accidents, near-misses, and excessive speed, among others, trigger a system to preserve video images collected before and after the moment of the event. Replaying these images provides information regarding the cause and true nature of the event. These systems are particularly suitable for vehicle fleets, or other groups of vehicles that can communicate with a common system.

Abstract: A vehicular display system is provided that is capable of achieving both display performance of images or videos and viewability as a window in a non-display mode. The vehicular display system includes: a window that is a transparent plate mounted on a vehicle; a liquid crystal unit that is arranged on the inner surface, in the inside/outside direction of the vehicle, of the window and has changeable levels of transparency; a projector that projects images or videos onto the liquid crystal unit; and a control unit that controls the liquid crystal unit and the projector, wherein the control unit controls the projector in a state of the liquid crystal unit being translucent, to cause the projector to project images or videos onto the liquid crystal unit.

Abstract: A method and an alert discriminator for converting alerts in a video monitoring operation. The method comprises: triggering a candidate alert, in response to detecting, in a stream of thermal images of a scene, a stationary foreground object in the scene; evaluating an intensity of the detected stationary foreground object in relation to a background intensity; and in response to the intensity of the detected stationary foreground object being above the background intensity, converting the candidate alert to an actual alert.

Abstract: A method of forming a vehicular camera module includes providing an imager circuit board, a connector circuit board and a lens holder for holding a lens assembly. A lens holder and imager circuit board and connector circuit board construction is placed in a first mold and datumed in the first mold by a portion of the lens holder. An inner molded construction is formed by molding an inner molding over the circuit boards and a portion of the lens holder. The inner molded construction is placed in a second mold and datumed in the second mold by the portion of the lens holder. An outer molded construction is formed by molding an outer molding over the inner molding and over another portion of the lens holder. The outer molded construction may include a connector portion that is configured to connect to a connector end of a vehicular wire harness.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining stress profiles of motor vehicles, in particular of motor vehicles of a vehicle fleet, including at least one driving state determination apparatus disposed in a motor vehicle, the driving state determination apparatus being configured to repeatedly determine at least one driving state parameter of the motor vehicle and transfer it to at least one driving state evaluation apparatus; at least one driving state evaluation apparatus that is configured to assign a numerical stress parameter to each driving state parameter determined by the driving state determination apparatus; and an addition apparatus that is configured to add up the numerical stress parameters of a motor vehicle to yield a numerical total stress parameter.

Abstract: A monitoring system for anticipating dangerous conditions during the transportation of a cargo over land detects and reports instability and the risk of tipping of a cargo. This is accomplished by measuring, registering and analyzing the physical dynamics of a cargo transported over land, by a vehicle, and by generating and displaying in the driver's cabin of the vehicle anticipatory alarms specific to conditions of risk of instability and of tipping associated with the route via which the vehicle is travelling. These alarms are displayed in the cabin of the vehicle itself so that the driver can perform actions to reduce the condition of risk. The system has a modular configuration so that it can be installed in any vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention may provide a method of monitoring, by a vehicle, a driver. Herein, a method of monitoring, by a vehicle, a driver include: receiving a test message from a management center under a first situation (first state); and reporting to the driver of the vehicle the received test message under the first situation. Herein, when the vehicle is under a predetermined second situation, reporting the test message may be suspended, and a message informing of the second situation may be automatically transmitted to the management center.

Abstract: A rearview device for a vehicle having an electro-optic element. A first substrate includes first and second surfaces disposed on opposite sides thereof. The second surface includes a first electrically conductive layer. A second substrate includes third and fourth surfaces disposed on opposite sides thereof. The third surface includes a second electrically conductive layer. An electro-optic medium is disposed in a cavity. The electro-optic medium is variably transmissive such that the electro-optic medium is operable between generally clear and darkened states. A first electrical connection and a second electrical connection are positioned on the same side of the electro-optic element. A display device is disposed proximate the fourth surface of the second substrate. A toggle paddle is disposed behind the electro-optic element. The toggle paddle includes a plurality of distinct buttons. Each distinct button includes a distinct tactile indicia on a rear surface thereof.

Abstract: A digital license plate supporting both access and analysis of vehicle relevant information is disclosed. The digital license plate includes sensors that provide status data to a processor in the digital license plate. A power path control module can initiate power state changes and adjust power depending on system state as determined by at least one the multiple sensors. In some embodiments a temperature control module is connected to a temperature sensor and configured to modify heat relevant display parameters as critical temperatures are approached.

Abstract: A current sensor device for measuring a current, in particular for measuring a battery current in motor vehicles. The device includes a clamping device for fixing the current sensor device to a maintaining body, an electric resistance element on which the current can be measured by means of a voltage, and an electric mass element by means of which the current sensor device can be electrically coupled to a zero potential. The clamping device, the resistance element and the mass element are integrally formed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for recording and communicating engine data are provided. One example embodiment is directed to a method for communicating engine data to a ground system. The method includes receiving a request to store first data in a first memory location in one or more memory devices. The method includes receiving the first data, wherein the first data is associated with identification of an engine, and wherein the first data includes parameterized data. The method includes storing the first data in the first memory location. The method includes receiving a request to store second data in a second memory location in the one or more memory devices, wherein the second memory location is reserved for data to be transmitted to the ground system. The method includes receiving the second data. The method includes storing the second data in the second memory location.

Abstract: A detector, system and method for detecting vehicle lock status are provided. The detector comprises a motion sensor configured to sense vehicle door open and close movement; a microphone configured to record sound patterns generated with targeted events; a wireless communication module; a memory for storage; a battery for supplying power; and a controller connected to the motion sensor, microphone, wireless communication module, memory and battery respectively and configured to switch on or off the microphone and the wireless communication module according to signals provided by the motion sensor, and control the wireless communication module to transmit sound files wirelessly. The detector is designed and sized to be attached to the vehicle door. The detector is easy to use, easy to install, yet affordable for detecting the lock status of the vehicle and show the lock status on the driver's smart phone even if he/she has walked away.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking device, which is capable of directly locking the body of a means of transportation, such as a bicycle or a light electric vehicle (LEV), regardless of the shape or size thereof, and to a locking device for a means of transportation, which is provided with a mount simply and securely mounted on a tubular frame of the means of transportation, wherein a rack is provided with brackets coupled to the mount and provided at one end of articulated cables, which are fixed to a fixture, so that not only is the locking device securely locked simply by coupling the brackets provided on the rack to the mount mounted on a user's means of transportation, even if the user does not carry a separate lock, but a coupling means, which is capable of disassembling the mount, is covered by the coupling with the brackets when the locking device is locked, thereby significantly reducing the risk of theft during parking.

Abstract: A method for authorization in a wireless vehicle network is disclosed. In particular, the method is for authorizing communication between a mobile communications unit and a vehicle-based communications unit assigned to a control unit in a vehicle, wherein there is an unauthorized connection between the mobile communications unit and the vehicle-based communications unit. In the method, the mobile unit sends to the vehicle-based unit a request to authorize communication. Thereupon, the vehicle-based unit sends to the mobile unit from which the request came, an instruction to perform an action on the vehicle. An operator who has access to the mobile unit and to the vehicle performs the action. The control unit detects the performed action. The vehicle-based unit authorizes communication with the mobile unit.

Abstract: The bicycle safety device preferably measures both the traverse proximity to the bike frame and speed of an overtaking vehicle and calculates a driving safety assessment based on a predetermined safety threshold. This assessment, along with the video evidence, is uploaded to a remote server. The device may have a very distinctive light display/effect (which may double as a rear bike light) so that drivers will recognize the device and respond by only overtaking when they are able to do so safely.

Abstract: A control apparatus for a vehicle provided with drive wheels, an automatic transmission, and a manual shifting device for shifting the automatic transmission, the control apparatus includes an automatic parking control portion configured to implement an automatic parking control for automatically parking the vehicle in a predetermined parking space, and controls the automatic transmission to be shifted according to a shifting control signal corresponding to an operation of the manual shifting device, the automatic parking control portion comprising a shifting control portion configured to place the automatic transmission in a power-cutoff state in which a vehicle drive force is not transmitted to the drive wheels, when the manual shifting device is operated to a position a running direction in which is different from a running direction of the vehicle when the automatic parking control is implemented.

Abstract: A vehicle management system includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire a manipulation list including one or a plurality of vehicle manipulations set when electronic key data of a vehicle is issued to a user device, a detection unit configured to detect that the vehicle manipulation included in the manipulation list has been performed when the vehicle is being used using the electronic key data of the user device, and a notification unit configured to notify an owner terminal related to an owner of the vehicle that the vehicle manipulation included in the manipulation list has been performed, after the detection of the detection unit.

Abstract: A vehicle prompt apparatus and a corresponding method are provided. The method includes: acquiring an image recorded in real time by a designated terminal during driving; analyzing brightness distribution of the image and obtaining an analysis result; and when the analysis result is a first analysis result, communicating a warning message in accordance with a first prompting procedure, where the first analysis result indicates a vehicle light in the image. When other vehicles are present around the driving vehicle where the vehicle prompt apparatus is located, the acquired image may catch other vehicles' lights. By analyzing the brightness distribution in the image, when the analysis result indicates the presence of the vehicle lights, the driver can be prompted with the coming vehicle to improve the driving safety.

Abstract: Vehicle mounted exterior displays and digital license plates able to operate over a wide temperature range are disclosed. In one embodiment, heat relevant display parameters can be modified as critical low temperatures are approached. If decreasing temperature is determined to be likely to interfere with display switching operation, legally required information is displayed and potentially interfering content is eliminated.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, systems, and computer program products for remediating a color vision deficiency. Aspects include receiving a time dependent location information for a user. Aspects also include receiving images of a plurality of objects, wherein each of the plurality of objects corresponds to the time dependent location information and, for each of the plurality of objects, identifying an object type and an object color. Aspects also include determining a number of distinguishable colors required to remediate a color vision deficiency and a number of available colors and overlaying one of the plurality of objects with an available color responsive to a determination that the number of distinguishable colors does not exceed the number of available colors.

Abstract: Information related to a vehicle can be displayed by projecting an image based on the information on a road surface or the like. An image projection apparatus that projects an image includes: an acquisition unit that acquires information to be displayed; and an image projection unit that projects the image based on the information to be displayed acquired by the acquisition unit.

Abstract: A remote control device for a vehicle includes a vibration sensor sensing vibration of the remote control device; a communication unit performing communication with the vehicle; and a controller changing an operation mode of the remote control device based on a first signal received from the vehicle via the communication unit.

Abstract: A direction in which a driver is looking can be evaluated even when the direction in which the driver should look has changed depending on the driving situation. A driving support device includes a face direction determinator that determines the direction of the face of a driver of a movable body, a line-of-sight direction determinator that determines the direction of the line of sight of the driver, and an alert processing unit that determines at least one of the necessity and an extent of alerting the driver on the basis of an extent of the difference between the direction of the face and the direction of the line of sight.

Abstract: A vehicular safety system includes a rearward-viewing camera disposed at a vehicle so as to have an exterior field of view at least rearward of the equipped vehicle. A control includes an image processor for processing image data captured by the camera to detect a vehicle exterior and rearward of the equipped vehicle and to determine if a collision between the detected vehicle and the equipped vehicle is pending. When reverse gear is engaged, and responsive to determination of the pending collision, a safety feature of the equipped vehicle, such as a reversible feature of a driver seat of the equipped vehicle, is triggered before impact occurs. If actual impact does not occur, the triggered safety feature returns to its condition that existed prior to the determination of the pending collision between the detected vehicle and the equipped vehicle.

Abstract: A portable electronic lock for luggage, comprising: a housing and a securement member in cooperation with the housing to secure an item to the lock; a locking mechanism in the housing in communication with the securement member to releasably secure the securement member to the housing; a communications module in the housing for operating the locking mechanism to release and secure the securement member in response to a wireless signal; and a secondary release system for releasing the locking mechanism, wherein the secondary release system is selectively operable by a user.

Abstract: A surroundings monitoring apparatus according to embodiments, as an example, includes a control unit causing a display device to display a display image where an indicator which indicates a towed vehicle coupled to a towing vehicle is superimposed on a vehicle surrounding image including the towing vehicle and surroundings of the towing vehicle based on a captured image obtained by being imaged by an imaging unit which images the surroundings of the towing vehicle, the control unit acquiring towed vehicle information related to the towed vehicle and changing a display mode of the indicator based on the towed vehicle information. Thus, according to the surroundings monitoring apparatus of the embodiments, the towed vehicle may be easily imagined from the display image.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for communicating between a bicycle and a vehicle to prevent vehicle open door accidents is provided. The present invention may include collecting data from a bicycle device associated with the bicycle. The present invention may also include determining the vehicle is involved in at least one high-risk activity. The present invention may then include determining the bicycle is in a proximity of the vehicle involved in the at least one high-risk activity. The present invention may further include transmitting, by the bicycle device, a plurality of proximity alerts to the vehicle involved in the at least one high-risk activity.

Abstract: The present invention suggests need supporting means generating apparatus and method which extract requirements from a user using a repertory grid which is a cognitive interview technique to generate supporting means thereof. The need supporting means generating apparatus of the present invention includes: a question message generating unit which generates at least one question message related with predetermined context information; an answer message obtaining unit which obtains at least one answer message with respect to the question message; a feature information extracting unit which extracts at least one feature information related with the context information based on the answer message; and a supporting means generating unit which generates at least one supporting means to support needs of a user based on the feature information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a driver assistance apparatus for a vehicle, which includes a sensing unit for sensing an object located outside the vehicle, and a processor for changing a blind spot detection (BSD) zone on the basis of vehicle information and providing a signal corresponding to an alarm on the basis of the changed BSD zone, thereby varying the BSD zone for sensing other vehicles according to situation and outputting an alarm indicating a level of danger.

Abstract: A self-adjusting spherical speaker includes a remote control handle, a megaphone, a vibration sensor, an alarm, a spherical speaker body and a digital signal processor. The remote control handle is provided for issuing a manual control signal according to user's input; the digital signal processor controls a playing mode of the spherical speaker body according to the manual control signal; the vibration sensor is provided for detecting the amplitude of vibration of a police car body. If the digital signal processor determines that the amplitude of vibration of the police car body is greater than a predetermined vibration threshold, the alarm will be controlled to carry out an alarm operation, and the digital signal processor will convert a user's voice received by the megaphone into an electrical control signal to control the playing mode of the spherical speaker. Therefore, the operating mode of the spherical speaker can be self-adjusted.

Abstract: An image projection apparatus that can be attached to a vehicle and can be effectively utilized for acquisition of road surface condition information, detection of a hidden vehicle, and the like is provided. The image projection apparatus that projects an image includes: an acquisition unit that acquires information related to a vehicle; an image projection unit that projects an image based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit; and imaging means that acquires an image outside the vehicle, the image projection unit projects light in a wavelength band centered on a wavelength of 1.4 ?m, and the imaging means provides the information related to the vehicle by imaging an image projected based on the light in the wavelength band centered on the wavelength of 1.4 ?m.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, by a computing device of a first vehicle, a message, from a second vehicle, to be presented to an entity within proximity of the first vehicle. The method includes determining, by the computing device of the first vehicle, a location of the entity relative to the first vehicle. The method includes selecting, by the computing device of the first vehicle, a notification device of the first vehicle based on the location of the entity relative to the first vehicle. The method includes causing, by the computing device of the first vehicle, the message from the second vehicle to be presented to the entity by the selected notification device.

Abstract: The vehicle external notification device includes a notification unit that gives notice of the information to the outside of the vehicle, a proposal action determination unit that determines an action to be proposed to the pedestrian, a notification control unit that causes the notification unit to notify the pedestrian of information on the action to be proposed to the pedestrian, an action detection unit that detects an action of the pedestrian, and an action determination unit that determines whether or not the action of the pedestrian which is detected by the action detection unit is the action proposed to the pedestrian. The notification control unit causes the notification unit to notify the pedestrian of information indicating that the action of the pedestrian is the proposed action, when the action determination unit determines that the action of the pedestrian is the action proposed to the pedestrian.

Abstract: The various embodiments set forth a method for displaying information on one or more surfaces of a vehicle, the method comprising acquiring position data associated with a driver of the vehicle, calculating a current field-of-view of the driver based on the position data, determining a suitable surface for displaying visual information within the vehicle based on the current field-of-view of the driver, and projecting an element of visual information on the suitable surface.

Abstract: A travel control apparatus includes: an abnormality information acquisition section that acquires information indicating that an abnormality of a driver of a vehicle is detected; a status determination section that makes a determination that the driver is in a driving difficulty state, when the abnormality of the driver is detected continuously; and an evacuation control section that initiates an automatic evacuation control stopping automatically the vehicle when the status determination section makes a determination that the driver is in the driving difficulty state. The travel control apparatus further includes an assistance control section that initiates a driving assistance control during an interval from when the abnormality is detected to when the driving difficulty state is determined; the driving assistance control includes at least activating a lane departure prevention function of the vehicle.