Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for programmatically weighting disparate inputs to optimize a predictive model. The predictive model may generate component weighted values associated with each disparate input to facilitate programmatic combination of the disparate inputs, and an aggregated weighted value may be generated from the combined component weighted values. Aggregated weighted values may be generated for a plurality of input sets, each of which may be programmatically scored relative to the remaining input sets. In some embodiments, the predictive model and an associated engine may be packaged for instantiation and execution on a local terminal.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a drunk driving prevention system including: an alcohol detection unit configured to detect a driver's inebriation through the breath test device provided in a vehicle; a computation unit configured, when the driver is detected to be in a drunk state by the alcohol detection unit, to compute a driving-possible time at which the drunk state is resolved in the future so that driving is possible; and a notification unit configured to output the driving-possible time or whether or not driving is possible through an infotainment system of the vehicle or a driver's terminal is disclosed.

Abstract: Included are an identification data input unit (11) to which identification data for identifying an occupant of a vehicle is input, a preference data storage unit (12) configured to store preference data regarding a preference of the occupant in association with the identification data, an object acquisition unit (13) configured to acquire object data of objects existing around an occupant on board the vehicle, a determination unit (15) configured to determine whether or not an object included in the object data is visually or audibly recognizable by the occupant on board the vehicle, and a notification data generator (16) configured to generate notification data for the occupant on board the vehicle based on the preference data of the occupant and the object for which the determination unit determines that it is recognizable by the occupant. The preference data of the occupant is stored in the preference data storage unit and associated with the identification data.

Abstract: A method for adaptive risk modeling for an autonomous vehicle, the method comprising: retrieving parameters of an identified driving mission of the autonomous vehicle; in response to the parameters of the identified driving mission, generating values of: a comparative autonomous parameter, a mix model parameter, a surrounding risk parameter, a geographic operation parameter, and a security risk parameter upon evaluating situational inputs associated with the identified driving mission with a comparative autonomous model, a mix model, a sensor-surrounding model, a geography-dependent model, and a security risk model generated using sensor and supplementary data extraction systems associated with the autonomous vehicle; upon generating values, generating a risk analysis with a rule-based algorithm; and contemporaneously with execution of the identified driving mission, implementing a response action associated with control of the autonomous vehicle, based upon the risk analysis.

Abstract: A unified asset monitoring portal may be provided by a computing system that is configured to receive asset data from each of a plurality of assets. The asset data may include vehicle data associated with a first plurality of vehicles, trailer data associated with a second plurality of trailers, and/or industrial data associated with a third plurality of industrial equipment. Each of the vehicle data, trailer data, and industrial data may include at least some unique sensor data types.

Abstract: A method for delivering at least one replacement machine to replace at least one broken-down machine. The method includes providing a delivery system with at least one transport vehicle for transporting the at least one replacement machine and a controller. The method also includes receiving, by the controller, information that includes standby location variables and calculating, by the controller, a standby location for the at least one transport vehicle based upon the standby location variables. The method also includes sending, by the controller, the standby location to the at least one transport vehicle. The method further includes positioning, by the at least one transport vehicle, the at least one replacement machine at the standby location.

Abstract: An interactive data system in which a user, scanning a tag such as a QR-code, is directed to a destination (which may be one of a number of different destinations) which is determined by a profile of the user, which profile is established beforehand. Optionally access to a destination is also determined by an access permission which may be granted to the user. In one example a user, scanning a menu of food and beverage offerings, is directed to a choice of food and beverage which is dependent on the user's likes and dislikes, and dietary and similar factors.

Abstract: A method for sharing travel data to two sets of databases. In accordance with this invention, a Parent Customer leases vehicles to Child Customers. Travel data from the leased vehicles is directed through the Parent Customer's database first to a Gateway Server, then to a Middleware Server, then to the separate, corresponding Child Customer Databases. Child Customers, therefore, have full privacy, allowing them to see only data related to the vehicles they have rented or leased, and prohibiting future lessees from accessing data belonging to a prior lessee.

Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, that facilitate comparisons between insurances. The information processing device includes an acquisition unit that acquires an output from one sensor or outputs from a plurality of sensors different from each other as behavior-monitoring data items of a user, and a diagnosis-result prediction unit that predicts a diagnosis result about one insurance or diagnosis results about a plurality of insurances for the user on the basis of a prediction model calculated in advance by learning for the one insurance or each of the plurality of insurances and on the basis of the behavior-monitoring data items. The present technology is applicable to comparison systems.

Abstract: When a process of returning a vehicle is performed, a fee setting device identifies a zone where the vehicle is returned, and calculates the identified zone's zone SOC. The fee setting device determines whether a discount for leveling is applicable. The fee setting device compares a zone SOC of a zone where a user rented a vehicle and a zone SOC of a zone where the user returned the vehicle. When the zone SOC of the zone where the user rented the vehicle is larger than the zone SOC of the zone where the user returned the vehicle, the discount for leveling is applied.

Abstract: The subject application relates to monitoring of drive by wire sensors in vehicles. Systems, methods and apparatuses of predictive maintenance of drive by wire systems of vehicles are provided. For example, a data storage device is configured in a vehicle to receive and store sensor data from at least one drive by wire system of the vehicle. During a period in which the vehicle is assumed to be operating normally, the sensor data stored in the data storage device is used to train an artificial neural network to recognize the normal patterns in the sensor data. Subsequently, using the trained artificial neural network, the data storage device determines whether operations of the at least one drive by wire system are abnormal based on the sensor data. A maintenance alert can be generated for the vehicle in response to a determination that the operations of the at least one drive by wire system are abnormal according to the artificial neural network.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an automotive computer in communication with a mobile device using an authentication manager to increase and/or reduce user privileges that determine a level of vehicle control or feature access that is granted to the user. The authentication manager may increase or decrease the user privilege to standard rider status until the authentication manager has confirmed elevated status for that user via a cloud security challenge question or via a local identification method such as using the mobile device authentication features. This process may be additionally triggered based on environmental or context-based use cases, such as a high traffic condition, local cyber-attack, or transportation of sensitive goods. The system may utilize the authentication to perform out of band pairing of the mobile device and the vehicle, which may add additional security.

Abstract: A management server performs a process including: when an electric vehicle is returned, obtaining a usage history of the vehicle; calculating a ratio of a non-traveling period of time of the vehicle; setting a discount rate based on the ratio of the non-traveling period of time; setting a discount rate based on how many times the vehicle is rapidly accelerated; setting a discount rate based on how many times the vehicle is rapidly decelerated; setting a discount rate based on environmental temperature; setting a discount rate based on a parking environment; setting a discount rate based on an SOC history; and setting a rental fee.

Abstract: A cloud-based vehicle fault diagnosis method includes receiving monitoring data uploaded by a vehicle; extracting eigenvectors of the monitoring data from the monitoring data; storing the eigenvectors of the monitoring data based on classification using, as a label, a part or a functional system of the vehicle from which the monitoring data comes; and performing, based on a support vector machine algorithm, fault diagnosis in parallel on the eigenvectors stored based on the classification.

Abstract: Programmable telematics systems, methods and apparatus for two-way transmission of data and information between fleet vehicles and a fleet management system. The systems and methods employ a programmable telematics communications unit (TCU) configured to connect to the OBD II port of a vehicle, enabling two-way transmission of data and information between a fleet management system and vehicles in the fleet. The TCU device includes cellular data connectivity enabling communication with the management system through existing cellular telephone networks. The programmable TCU may be toggled between multiple operating modes, wherein the TCU provides different functionality, such that a single vehicle may participate in multiple vehicle programs at different points in time, including separate vehicle rental and vehicle sharing programs.

Abstract: A protocol conversion device includes a converter and a communicator. The converter makes a protocol conversion of vehicle data acquired from a vehicle by communication based on a first protocol, into vehicle data in a format of HTTP or HTTPS as a second protocol. The vehicle data is directed to diagnosis of the vehicle. The communicator transmits the vehicle data protocol-converted by the converter, to a communication terminal that is able to execute, by communication based on the second protocol, a vehicle diagnosis program held by a web server. The converter makes a protocol conversion of data transmitted from the communication terminal by the communication based on the second protocol, into data in a first protocol format. The communicator transmits, to the vehicle by the communication based on the first protocol, the data in the first protocol format that is protocol-converted by the converter.

Abstract: System, apparatus, device and methods relating to a telematic vehicle sharing platform ecosystem and a telematic vehicle share I/O expander to automate sharing and management of a vehicle that is shared by more than one operator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a building automation device adaptable to space and communication requirements, comprising a communications module having a communications bus, an application module which implements the functionality, a bus connector for supplying power and data between the two modules, the communications module comprising a first casing having a first wall from which pins of the connector bus project, and a second wall with a first recess in which the communications bus is inserted, the application module comprising a second casing having a third wall from which a pin receiver projects, and a fourth wall having a second recess including electrical connection terminals, wherein, when the ten pins of the bus connector are introduced in their receiver, the first wall is positioned next to the third wall and the first casing is joined to the second casing by securing means.

Abstract: A method and system for detecting an accident of a vehicle, the method including: receiving a movement dataset collected at least at one of a location sensor and a motion sensor arranged within the vehicle, during a time period of movement of the vehicle, extracting a set of movement features associated with at least one of a position, a velocity, and an acceleration characterizing the movement of the vehicle during the time period, detecting a vehicular accident event from processing the set of movement features with an accident detection model, and in response to detecting the vehicular accident event, automatically initiating an accident response action.

Abstract: Techniques and systems for unlocking a first device based on signals transmitted between the first device and a second device are disclosed. A disclosed technique includes receiving, by a first device, at least one wireless signal from a second device; transmitting, by the first device, at least one wireless signal to the second device; determining, by the first device, transit times of the at least one received wireless signal and the at least one transmitted wireless signal; determining, by the first device, one or more range measurements between the first device and the second device based at least in part on the transit times; determining, by the first device, an unlock decision based at least in part on the one or more range measurements; and causing, by at least the first device, the first device to unlock if the unlock decision is positive.

Abstract: A battery state determination system includes a first in-vehicle device and a server device, the first in-vehicle device includes a first acquisition part that acquires physical quantity data related to a state of a battery, a first diagnostic part that performs deterioration diagnosis on the battery at a first operation cycle on the basis of the physical quantity data, and a first transmission part that transmits the physical quantity data and the diagnostic results of deterioration diagnosis to the server device, and the server device includes a reception part that receives the physical quantity data or the diagnostic result of the deterioration diagnosis from the first in-vehicle device, and a server-side processing part that performs a processing other than the deterioration diagnosis at an operation cycle which is longer than the first operation cycle on the basis of the diagnostic result of the deterioration diagnosis and/or the physical quantity data.

Abstract: Techniques for determining a trajectory for an autonomous vehicle are described herein. In general, determining a route can include utilizing a search algorithm such as Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS) to search for possible trajectories, while using temporal logic formulas, such as Linear Temporal Logic (LTL), to validate or reject the possible trajectories. Trajectories can be selected based on various costs and constraints optimized for performance. Determining a trajectory can include determining a current state of the autonomous vehicle, which can include determining static and dynamic symbols in an environment. A context of an environment can be populated with the symbols, features, predicates, and LTL formula. Rabin automata can be based on the LTL formula, and the automata can be used to evaluate various candidate trajectories. Nodes of the MCTS can be generated and actions can be explored based on machine learning implemented as, for example, a deep neural network.

Abstract: A multi-channel recorder/encoder for collecting, integrating, synchronizing and recording medical or surgical data received as independent live or real-time data streams from a plurality of hardware units. The medical or surgical data relating to a live or real-time medical procedure. Example hardware units include a control interface, cameras, sensors, audio devices, and patient monitoring hardware. Further example systems may include a cloud based platform incorporating the encoder.

Abstract: A method for monitoring performance of at least one component on a moving platform, the method including receiving sensor data for the at least one component, along with supplemental data, at a processing node; and processing the sensor data, the processing using the supplemental data to filter the sensor data.

Abstract: A method and system of diagnosing and suggesting least probable faults for an exhibited vehicle failure. The method includes initiating a vehicle health management (VHM) algorithm to monitor a state of health (SOH) for at least one vehicle component at each vehicle operating event over a predetermined time period. The VHM algorithm determines at least one of a Green SOH, a Yellow SOH, and a Red SOH designation with a confidence level for the at least one vehicle component; calculating a number of Green SOH designations (Ncalculated) over the predetermined time period; and upon an exhibited vehicle failure, providing a least probable cause indication for the at least one component when a set of conditions are met. The set of conditions includes (i) Ncalculated is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of Green SOH designations and (ii) no Yellow SOH and Red SOH designations are present.

Abstract: A forward collision avoidance assist performance inspection system, and a method is provided. A system for inspecting Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) performance includes: an OBD, which is connected with the vehicle through Controller Area Network (CAN) communication and receives driving information according to an operation; and an inspection terminal, which is mounted on the vehicle, is connected with the OBD through short range wireless communication, measures vehicle location information on a road map by utilizing a differential Global Positioning System (GPS) during a driving test, determines whether an FCA function is operated when the vehicle passes a normal braking gate spaced apart from an obstacle set on the road map in a predetermined distance, and applies forced brake control information through the OBD and stops the vehicle when the vehicle passes a forced braking gate when the FCA function of the vehicle is not operated.

Abstract: Systems and methods for processing customer requests to access purchasable items using financial assessments are described. A customer using a mobile device can identify a good of interest and transmit a request to access and test it. A financial institution computing system with a database of customer financial information can generate a financial assessment of the customer and the customer's identified good, which can then be used to determine whether the customer's request should be granted.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an intelligent and prompt alarm system is designed on autonomous driving vehicles to help autonomous driving vehicles to communicate to human drivers more vigilantly and promptly, and to improve human driver's performance to take over when an autonomous driving failure occurs. In one embodiment, an alarm system can be developed several levels: 1) basic warning, 2) risk warning, and 3) emergency/take-over alarming.

Abstract: A method comprising scanning at least one portion a hull of a vessel positioned below a waterline while the vessel is floating in water. The method further comprises generating multi-dimensional scans of the at least one portion of the hull based on data acquired during the scanning, generating a 3-dimensional (3D) model of the at least one portion of the hull, analyzing the 3D model to identify one or more features of the hull of the vessel below the waterline, generating docking information for drydocking the vessel based on the one or more features of the hull, and identifying, based on the generated docking information, a docking plan for supporting the vessel when the vessel is supported out of the water. The method further comprises outputting instructions to dry dock the vessel.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for an intelligent Bluetooth beacon I/O expansion of the vehicular telemetry hardware system. The intelligent Bluetooth beacon I/O expansion provides a capability to receive beacon data, log beacon data, communicate beacon data and operate on beacon data to determine and further communicate a range of operational conditions, such as damage, hazardous and missing objects in the form of text messages, audio messages or compliance and management reports.

Abstract: A vehicle radar setting method includes the step of providing a setting tool, the step pf using the setting tool to choose vehicle year, brand and model, the step of fetching the corresponding vehicle radar main program according to the chosen vehicle year brand and model, the step of transmitting the vehicle radar main program to the vehicle radar, and the step of enabling the vehicle radar to receive and install the vehicle radar main program.

Abstract: A computer-based method for maintaining an autonomous or self-driving vehicle is provided. The method is implemented using a vehicle controlling (“VC”) computer device installed on the vehicle. The method may include determining that a maintenance operation is required for the self-driving vehicle, retrieving an operator schedule for an operator of the self-driving vehicle, retrieving a facility schedule for a facility, determining a time for performing the maintenance operation based upon the operator schedule, the facility schedule, and an amount of time required to (i) complete the maintenance operation, (ii) drive the self-driving vehicle from a first location to the facility to arrive at the determined time, and (iii) drive the self-driving vehicle to a second location, instructing the self-driving vehicle to drive from the first location to the facility to arrive at the determined time; and/or instructing the self-driving vehicle to drive from the facility a second location.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for an intelligent Bluetooth beacon I/O expansion of the vehicular telemetry hardware system. The intelligent Bluetooth beacon I/O expansion provides a capability to receive beacon data, log beacon data, communicate beacon data and operate on beacon data to determine and further communicate a range of operational conditions, such as damage, hazardous and missing objects in the form of text messages, audio messages or compliance and management reports.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device provided in a vehicle and performing communication with at least one processor provided in the vehicle. The display device includes a first display configured to output first light forming first visual information, a supporting unit configured to support a mobile terminal having a second display, and a light synthesizing unit configured to transmit either one of the first light and second light output from the second display and reflect another light, wherein the supporting unit is spaced apart from the first display with the light synthesizing unit interposed therebetween, and supports the mobile terminal so that the second light is directed to the light synthesizing unit.

Abstract: A sailboat race tracking system includes a race computer and a sailboat computing device authenticated to the race computer. The sailboat computing device transmits position data as a function of time to the race computer. An event organizer computing device sets a race start time and transmits the race start time to the race computer. The race computer receives the position data as a function of time from multiple sailboat computing devices and syncs it according to the race start time. The race computer transmits the time-synced position data of the sailboat computing devices to the sailboat computing devices and spectator computing devices for display.

Abstract: A system for detecting a failure along a transmission line of a cable plant is provided. The system includes a mobile vehicle configured to travel along a pathway substantially proximate to the cable plant along a span of the transmission line, and a transmitter disposed with the mobile vehicle. The transmitter is configured to emit (i) a test signal capable of ingressing the transmission line at a location of the failure, and (ii) an information signal containing location and velocity data of the mobile vehicle. The test signal is configured to provide phase shift and Doppler frequency information to a receiver operably connected to the transmission line at a location upstream from the location of the failure.

Abstract: A method for preventing drive off of a refrigerated transport unit includes detecting whether an electrical power system of the refrigerated transport unit is electrically connected to a utility power source, and performing an action when the electrical power system is electrically connected to the utility power source includes. A drive off protection system includes a refrigerated transport unit including an electrical power system and a controller that monitors the electrical power system. The controller configured to perform an action when the electrical power system is electrically connected to the refrigerated transport unit.

Abstract: A self-driving road vehicle stores an active driving map that includes a data store of route feature data together with a software or control system that periodically selects from the data store and provides to systems on the vehicle the route feature data that are relevant to the vehicle location and the route that the vehicle is following. The route feature data may include a sequential series of road cross-section data objects that represent a real-world roadway being traversed by the vehicle. Methods for operating the self-driving road vehicle include providing route feature data from an active driving map, which may include the sequential series of road cross-section data objects that represent the real-world roadway being traversed.

Abstract: The present application provides a communication method for vehicle remote diagnosis, which is applied to a WEB server; the method comprises: establishing a first socket connection with the WEB front end when receiving a landing request of the WEB front end; receiving a vehicle remote diagnosis request of the WEB front end through the first socket connection and obtaining an identification of a target vehicle diagnosis equipment carried in the vehicle remote diagnosis request; establishing a second socket connection with the target vehicle diagnosis equipment according to the identification of the target vehicle diagnosis equipment; performing interaction of the vehicle diagnosis data between the WEB front end and the target vehicle diagnosis equipment through the first socket connection and the second socket connection. The application also provides a communication device and system for vehicle remote diagnosis. The application can improve the real-time capability and convenience of vehicle remote diagnosis.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle including a sensor system that outputs a sensor signal indicative of a condition of the autonomous vehicle. The vehicle also includes a communication system including a speaker. Based upon a profile of the passenger, the autonomous vehicle can determine that support is to be provided audibly to the passenger when the support is provided to the passenger. Moreover, the autonomous vehicle can detect occurrence of an event that has been identified as potentially causing discomfort to the passenger based upon the sensor signal output by the sensor system. Responsive to detecting the occurrence of the event, and in accordance with the profile of the passenger, the autonomous vehicle can cause the speaker to output an audible support message. Content of the audible support message is based on the detected event, and the audible support message solicits feedback from the passenger of the autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of receiving, at a server, sensor data from one or more sensors disposed on a vehicle, receiving, at the server, additional sensor data from a computing device operating inside the vehicle, determining the sensor data and the additional sensor data correspond to the vehicle's operational status, determining whether one or more of the sensor data and the additional sensor data exceed one or more thresholds, and when one or more of the sensor data and the additional sensor data exceed the one or more thresholds, providing a value to the vehicle.

Abstract: A fuel analysis system is described configured to assist vehicle drivers/users in preventing damage to their vehicles caused by bad fuel. Bad fuel can leave a driver and passengers stranded on the road in need of emergency road side service, and in many instances, results in permanent damage to the vehicle. The disclosed fuel analysis system describes an enhanced bad fuel sensor system that measures a delta in vehicle operation data to identify and in many instances, pre-emptively alert, a user of a vehicle of bad fuel. The fuel analysis system may use crowdsourcing through aggregation of refueling event profile records from a plurality of vehicles' telematics devices to increase the accuracy with which bad fuel is detected.

Abstract: A system includes at least one processor configured to, in response to receiving a VIN from a remote vehicle, transmit to the vehicle a parameter definition selected based on fields of the VIN to configure an ECU of the vehicle to enter a logging mode to capture, aggregate, and send operational data of the vehicle, and a bandwidth configuration file for a modem of the vehicle based on historical throughput requirements associated with operational data. The parameter definition may include a reporting application configured to be executed by a processor of the ECU to generate a processed parameter from a raw parameter associated with vehicle operation. Also, the parameter definition may include updated firmware for the ECU, and the reporting application is configured to be executed by the ECU after the updated firmware is installed in the ECU.

Abstract: Automobile accident claims initiation systems and methods are describe. An insured driver may initiate a claim by operating a mobile device. The system provides automated inquiries to the driver through the mobile device. The driver provides responses to the inquiries using the mobile device. The driver may provide images and audio data, as well as personal information and information on the parties and vehicles involved in the accident. The system may automatically arrange for services such as a rental car or a tow truck. The system may provide claim information, such as a claim number to the driver by transmitting information to the mobile device.

Abstract: A system includes a mobile computer programmed to receive, from a vehicle computer, an instruction to proceed to a location and vehicle operation data from an in-vehicle communications network. The mobile computer is programmed to determine that a vehicle is ready to proceed to the location based on the operation data. The mobile computer is programmed to receive user input approving transitioning from a boarding state to a driving state. The mobile computer is programmed to then instruct the vehicle computer to actuate vehicle components to proceed to the location.

Abstract: A component monitoring apparatus [100] including an input [110] to receive sensor data from a sensor arrangement [S1-S4]. The sensor data representative of a use of a respective component [105] during a monitoring interval. A memory [118] provided to store received sensor data and a life parameter associated with the component [105], an interface [126] provided to communicate with a remote device and a power cell [128] provided to power the apparatus [100]. The apparatus [100] arranged to: store in the memory [118] received sensor data, in response to a trigger, read the sensor data from the data memory [118] and transfer the sensor data to the remote device, and, in response to receipt of a data packet containing a life parameter associated with the usage of the component [100], store the life parameter to the memory [122].

Abstract: A representative market place system that facilitates discovering and purchasing products online includes a market place server that is interconnected to a plurality of computing devices by way of a network. The market place server includes a processing device; and memory including a market place manager which has instructions that are executed by the processing device. The instructions include the logics of receiving and displaying a content from a user; associating at least one product with at least a portion of the content; storing the content and the at least one product in a database; and displaying the at least one product at the content. The at least one displayed product includes product information and is selectable by the user for placing the at least one selected product that is associated with the at least a portion of the content in an online shopping cart.

Abstract: A simulated driving system makes it possible to ensure safety during testing and to simulate driving of a vehicle or a part thereof while acquiring travel data from a vehicle traveling on a road. The simulated driving system reproduces the travel state of a vehicle on a road by acquiring travel data transmitted sequentially by wireless communication from the vehicle while the vehicle travels on a road and meanwhile using the travel data as a basis to simulate driving of a vehicle that is a test body. The simulated driving system is provided with an automatic driving device that automatically drives the test body, a dynamometer that applies a load to the test body, and a control device. The control device comprises a control unit that controls the automatic driving device or the dynamometer so that the test body enters a predetermined safe driving state when failure is detected.

Abstract: An OBD module for communicating with a vehicle radio/infotainment system. The OBD module includes a controller, a data bus interface that is configured to draw power from and electronically communicate with a vehicle OBD-II data port and a digital interface connector. The OBD module can be formed from two separate components, including a transceiver module and an interface module, that are in communication with each other. The transceiver module can be located remotely from the interface module. The OBD module can include a graphic equalizer to enhance the sound quality of the input source. The OBD module can also be configured to interrupt playback to play a substitute message as is desired.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method (METH) for assisting in determining the position of an identifier (I) for accessing and starting a vehicle (V), relative to the vehicle (V), comprising: transmission (Em_TSvp), from a first device, either the vehicle (V) or the identifier (I) to a second device, different from the first, either the vehicle (V) or the identifier (I), at a transmission time t0, of an initial train (TSvp) of N sinusoidal signals, having identical amplitudes and respective frequencies fp, p?[1;N], for any p between 1 and N?1; reception (Rec_TSvp?) by the second device of an image train (TSvp?) corresponding to the initial train (TSvp, TSip) altered by the transmission (Em_TSvp); construction (Cons_Spv) of a frequency spectrum (Spv) for the image train (TSvp?); inverse Fourier transformation (TFI_Spv) of the spectrum (Spv), allowing a time signature (Sgv) to be obtained; first integration (Int1_Sgv) of the time signature (Sgv), between the transmission time t0 and a pre-determined intermediate tim