Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reliability of data supplied by multi-function WFC sensors of tires of wheels of a vehicle for targeted applications, on the basis of the irregularities of the road, which use displacement data sent from the road handling adaptation equipment of the vehicle, enabling the variations in the road condition to be reflected. The system includes equipment for monitoring the wheel displacement data for adapting it to the variations of profile of the road on which it is traveling, in order to maintain a stable body position. The monitoring equipment is linked to the WFC sensors via a central processing unit which is capable of correlating data supplied by the WFC sensors and values of wheel displacement data supplied by the monitoring equipment for the purpose of weighting the values of at least one parameter obtained from the data delivered by the WFC sensors.

Abstract: A safety-critical controller of a vehicle monitors functioning of the controller, at least one sensor and/or at least one actuator to detect an error. When specific error conditions exist, a warning for the driver is generated. It is detected whether the error is remediated within a specified time span, and if not, then corresponding error data is transmitted to a vehicle manufacturer and/or a vehicle service provider. The time span may be extended if the driver confirms the warning by operating a corresponding operating device.

Abstract: A trailer angle determination system for a vehicle is provided. The trailer angle determination system has a sensing unit for sensing a trailer connected to the vehicle and an evaluation unit. The sensing unit is arranged outside of the center of the vehicle and toward the trailer, and the distance between the sensing unit and the center of the vehicle is known. The trailer has symmetrical feature pairs with respect to a longitudinal axis of symmetry of the trailer. The sensing unit is designed to sense the symmetrical feature pairs of the trailer. The evaluation unit is designed to determine the angle between the trailer and the vehicle based on the sensed symmetrical feature pairs of the trailer and the known distance between the sensing unit and the center of the vehicle.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a system for calculating an error probability of a sensor data record in vehicles, the system comprising: a sensor unit with sensors in a vehicle, the sensor unit configured to provide a sensor data record for an object in an environment of the vehicle; a central computer receiving the sensor data record from the sensor unit; and a reference database storing reference data associated with a position of the vehicle noted at when the sensor data record was generated. The central computer is programmed to refer to reference data in the calculation of an error probability of the sensor data record.

Abstract: An object confidence value generation system for a digital road map comprising: a backend and an object recognition device for a vehicle including: a capture unit, an evaluation unit, a positioning unit, and a transceiver. The capture unit captures and divides the surroundings data into segments. The positioning unit determines positions of the segments and of any objects therein. The evaluation unit recognizes the objects and concealed objects associates them with position information. The evaluation unit determines a probability of correct recognition for each object. The probability depends on the relative position of the segment with respect to the object recognition device. The backend generates or updates the digital road map based on the data. Each of the objects in the digital road map has an associated confidence value. The backend adjusts the confidence value of the object based on the determined probability.

Abstract: A system for generating confidence values for objects in a digital road map comprising a backend and an object recognition device including: a capture unit, an evaluation unit, a positioning unit, and a transceiver. The capture unit captures surroundings data of a vehicle. The positioning unit determines a position of the captured surroundings data and objects contained therein. The evaluation unit recognizes the objects and concealed objects based on the surroundings data and associates them with position information. The transceiver transmits information generated by the evaluation unit to the backend. The backend generates or updates the map. Each of the objects in the map has an associated confidence value. The backend adjusts the confidence values based on the received data. The backend does not reduce the confidence value of an object if there is a corresponding concealed object in the received data.

Abstract: A method for operating an electronic wheel unit disposed on a vehicle wheel of a vehicle includes providing the electronic wheel unit with a detecting device for detecting rotation angle positions of the vehicle wheel that are present at certain detection times, and a radio transmitter device for transmitting a sequence of individual electromagnetic signals which include data representative of the detected rotation angle positions and their associated detection times. The detecting device is further used to detect an amount of a wheel acceleration of the vehicle wheel and to set an interval of time between the detection times of the rotation angle positions to be shorter the greater the amount of wheel acceleration. A corresponding electronic wheel unit and a method and an apparatus for localizing respective installation positions of a plurality of such electronic wheel units on a vehicle are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve for opening and closing a flow path, comprising a drive motor, comprising a valve disk, comprising a valve tappet and comprising a transmission device for converting rotational movement of the drive motor into translatory movement of the valve disk, wherein the valve disk is connected to the valve tappet and is able to be moved by way of movement of the valve tappet, wherein the transmission device is formed from flexible elements and at least one toothed segment which is mounted so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation, wherein only tensile forces are able to be transmitted by the flexible elements, and wherein the toothed segment is able to be at least partially wrapped around by the flexible elements by way of rotational movement.

Abstract: The limitation, which applies when capturing traffic signs in a conventional manner using a camera which is oriented to the front with respect to the vehicle, to capturing traffic signs that are located ahead in the driving direction and the unique association between traffic signs that apply only to one direction and the driving direction of the capturing vehicle are eliminated by way of a camera that is oriented to the rear with respect to the vehicle, for example a rear-view camera of the vehicle, also being operated during forward travel in order to also capture traffic signs that apply to the opposite direction and are located behind the vehicle at the time they are captured, and the position of said traffic signs, and by way of data sets generated therefrom being transmitted to the database together with the data sets generated by means of the front camera.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a monitor of a camera-monitor system in a motor vehicle comprising: a display mounted in a field of vision of a driver of the motor vehicle; wherein the monitor is height-adjustable.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a connector assembly for a battery sensor or a battery pole terminal with a connector segment for making contact with the battery sensor or the battery pole terminal. The connector segment includes a fastening element and a contact bolt. The contact bolt includes a socket for the fastening element and can be mounted at the fastening element. The contact bolt includes a contact surface which, when the contact bolt is in the mounted state at the fastening element, lies at the connector segment, and provides an electrical contact between the contact bolt and the connector segment. The disclosure further relates to a battery pole terminal and to a battery sensor having such a connector assembly.

Abstract: A stator assembly, having a stator formed by a plurality of pole pieces by means of injection overmolding, a columnar connection portion protruding outward being provided on an edge of one of the pole pieces; a mounting groove located at a side face of the stator; a coil wound around the stator; a pin connector with a ground pin, the pin connector being press-fitted onto the mounting groove in the direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the stator; and a magnetically conductive ring, the stator, which is mounted with the coil and the pin connector, being pressed into the magnetically conductive ring. The stator assembly has the features of having few parts and being convenient to assemble.

Abstract: A metering device for metering water or an aqueous solution, such as an injector for metering a reducing agent liquid into an exhaust gas stream of a combustion system or an injector for metering water or aqueous solution into a combustion chamber or into an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine. The metering device has an inlet and an outlet for the water or aqueous solution and a shut-off device which is arranged between the inlet and the outlet. At least one electrically operated heating element is arranged in the region of the shut-off device so as to heat and avoid freezing of the liquid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for calculating a vehicle trailer pose using a camera, the device comprising: a camera which is arranged offset from a tow bar position of the vehicle and which is configured to capture an image of the trailer; a memory which is configured to provide data i) at least one intrinsic parameter of the camera; ii) at least one extrinsic parameter of the camera; iii) at least one predefined tow bar position; iv) an first image taken from the camera showing the vehicle trailer at a first pose wherein the camera is configured to capture a second image showing the trailer at a pose to be determined; a processor which is configured to provide image analysis and determine at least one feature correspondence between the first image and the second image and calculate a change in the trailer pose between a first pose of the first image and a second pose of the second image based on the determined correspondence.

Abstract: A method for defining a measurement range, called the useful span, of the inductive position sensor with emission of a cosine and sine signal by at least one first receiver winding and at least one second receiver winding, respectively. The cosine signal emitted by the one or more second receiver windings is taken as reference signal between the two sine and cosine signals for an adjustment of at least one parameter of the sine signal depending on a corresponding parameter of the cosine signal, at least one of the dimension and positioning parameters of the one or more first receiver windings being configured to generate a sine signal having the at least one parameter of the sine signal adjusted with respect to the cosine signal.

Abstract: A turbine for an exhaust-gas turbocharger has a turbine housing formed with two exhaust-gas volutes through which an exhaust gas can flow. A separating wall is provided between the exhaust-gas volutes. The exhaust-gas volutes have a wastegate opening which is closable by a wastegate valve. A further valve element provided for controlling the volute connection has a displacement shaft and a closing body. The displacement shaft is guided through a bore that is formed in the separating wall between the two volutes, and the closing body is arranged in a volute connection, formed as a passage recess, of the separating wall in order to open and close the volute connection.

Abstract: A backend for a hazard detection system comprising: a processor; and a memory in communication with the processor, the memory storing a set of instructions. The set of instructions, when accessed and executed by the processor, cause the processor to: receive vehicle and/or driver data from a vehicle, evaluate the received vehicle and/or driver data, use the evaluation as a basis for detecting a hazard in road traffic, and send the information about the detected hazard to at least one vehicle to warn said vehicle about the hazard.

Abstract: Upon a triggering event, an electronic key for a vehicle, comprising a microcontroller and a motion sensor to detect movement of a transponder unit, performs a first measurement resulting in a first measurement value, and compares the first measurement value to a predefined threshold value. Subsequently, the key: performs a plurality of first reference measurements to determine a first average value over the plurality of first reference measurements if the first measurement value is below the predefined threshold value; and performs a plurality of second reference measurements to determines a second average value over the plurality of second reference measurements, and compares the second average value with the first average value if the first measurement value equals or is above the predefined threshold value. The electronic key is considered as moving if a difference between the second average value and the first average value is greater than a third threshold.

Abstract: A method and device for determining an anomalous driving pattern of a neighboring vehicle using a vehicle camera and/or other sensor is described. Image data is received and if suitable lane markings are detected, a reference trajectory is derived from the detected lane markers. Otherwise, a reference trajectory is derived from a motion of the present vehicle. A trajectory of the neighboring vehicle is determined, characteristic parameters of the detected trajectory are derived, and the characteristic parameters are compared with predetermined trajectory data. Based on the comparison it is determined if the trajectory of the neighboring vehicle is an anomalous trajectory and in one case an alert signal is generated.

Abstract: An access arrangement for a vehicle comprises a vehicle-side unlocking device for actuating an unlocking mechanism and a vehicle-side rechargeable electrical energy storage device configured to supply the unlocking device with energy. Furthermore, it comprises a vehicle-side charged electrical energy storage device configured to charge the vehicle-side rechargeable electrical energy storage device. The access arrangement further comprises a charging control device for controlling the charging process of the vehicle-side rechargeable electrical energy storage device by the vehicle-side charged electrical energy storage device. Finally, it comprises a vehicle-side authentication device for checking an access authorization and for controlling the charging control device depending on the checking of the access authorization.