Abstract: A method for calibrating extrinsic parameters (182) of a trailer camera (132d, 132e, 132f) supported by a trailer (106) attached to a tow vehicle (102). The method includes determining a three-dimensional feature map (162) from one or more vehicle images (133) received from a camera (132a, 132b, 132c) supported by the tow vehicle and identifying reference points (163) within the three-dimensional feature map. The method includes detecting the reference points within one or more trailer images received from the trailer camera after the vehicle and the trailer moved a predefined distance in the forward direction. The method also includes determining a trailer camera location (172) of the trailer camera (132d, 132e, 132f) relative to the three-dimensional feature map (162) and determining a trailer reference point (184) based on the trailer camera location. The method also includes determining extrinsic parameters (182) of the trailer camera relative to the trailer reference point.

Abstract: A display with a two-dimensional display element, which is planar or curved, and an illumination unit for the display element is disclosed. The display has a light source, a light guide and a receiving housing in which the light guide is arranged. The light guide is centered in the middle in its longitudinal direction by means of a centering element in the receiving housing.

Abstract: A number of variations may include a method including using at least one of brakes or propulsion energy to steer an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle if a primary, secondary or other redundant steering system for an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle has failed or is insufficiently unhealthy to perform a desired function, the method including determining if a primary, secondary or other redundant steering system of an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle has failed or is not sufficiently healthy to perform a desired function, and if so, converting a steer request into a desired yaw rate, curvature, curvature over time, radius, radius or time or yaw rate acceleration, calculating a brake pressure sufficient to produce the desired yaw rate, curvature, curvature over time, radius, radius or time or yaw rate acceleration, delivering brake pressures signals via a lateral control module to an actuator for at least one brake connected to a wheel of the vehicle so that the brake pressure causes the vehicle ya

Abstract: A number of variations may include a method or system using human driving characteristics in autonomous vehicle driving method or system.

Abstract: A device for accommodating a component in an interior space has a housing comprising a housing wall delimiting the interior space of the housing, and a passage portion in the wall. The component comprises a sensing element with an actuating portion, and a holding portion mechanically connected to said actuating portion and has at least one latching hook with a latching lug. The component has a holder with a latching edge. When the component is accommodated in the interior space, the actuating portion, in a first state, is arranged in the passage portion, and, to reach a second state with the actuating portion in the interior space, is displaceable into the interior space so the latching lug of the latching hook engages over the latching edge. The latching connection so created prevents the actuating portion from being displaced in the direction of the passage portion, and enables damage-free removal.

Abstract: A localization device for visually determining the location of a vehicle includes a camera unit for capturing image data and a control unit. The control unit is configured to recognize at least one landmark in the captured image data and to determine a quality value for each landmark. The determination of the quality value involves multiple recognitions of the particular landmark. In addition, multiple quality values for one landmark can be determined for different observation positions or observation directions. The control unit is further configured to adjust the quality value of a landmark already contained in a map, based on a new recognition by the localization device. The control unit is configured to determine the position of the localization device based on the recognized landmarks in conjunction with the map. The control unit is further configured to determine the position of landmarks in relation to a global coordinate system.

Abstract: A data transmission method to transmit data contained in k independent data streams to k receivers with a data transmission device, wherein specific data stream identifiers are attached to the independent data streams and then multiplexed into I multiplexed data streams. The multiplexed data streams are then transmitted via I UARTs to k microcontrollers which demultiplex the multiplexed data streams and select one of the contained independent data streams via an allocation protocol. The allocation protocol is identical on all microcontrollers and utilizes the specific data stream identifiers to allocate the k independent data streams to exactly one of the k receivers. The microcontrollers then send their selected independent data stream to an allocated receiver.

Abstract: A method includes mounting a vehicle component to a base member of a vehicle, capturing a baseline image of a fiducial marker, capturing a subsequent image of the fiducial marker, comparing the subsequent image to the baseline image, and adjusting operation of the vehicle component in response to the identification of differences between the baseline image and the subsequent image.

Abstract: Ghost Object Identification For Automobile Radar Tracking A method of classifying an object detected by a radar device (R) includes identifying two dynamic objects (O) and one stationary object from sensor data detected by at least one sensor; determining a plurality of confidences based on a comparison of the separation distance between each object and a range of each object to the sensor. The method also determining a highest confidence value among them; comparing the highest confidence to a p re-defined threshold; and increasing a corresponding ghost probability, when the highest confidence value is higher than a predetermined threshold or decreasing the corresponding ghost probability, when the highest confidence value is not higher than the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A dynamic adaptive cruise control method for a first vehicle includes a controller disposed within the first vehicle identifying a second vehicle in a direction of travel of the first vehicle. The controller determines a distance between the first vehicle and the second vehicle. The controller determines a safe travel distance between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based at least in part on a set of primary factors and a set of secondary factors. The controller modifies a cruise speed of the first vehicle to maintain at least the determined safe travel distance between the first vehicle and the second vehicle.

Abstract: A method for regulating a pressure setting in a braking system includes receiving a pressure demand and determining a pressure demand gradient from the pressure demand, determining a volume flow requirement from the pressure demand gradient, generating a hydraulic pressure by utilizing a pressure application device, determining an actual volume flow of the pressure application device, regulating an overflow valve on the basis of the pressure demand and the difference between the actual volume flow and the volume flow requirement. A special mode is activated when the pressure demand gradient exceeds a gradient limit value, a minimum value for the volume flow requirement being set in the special mode on the basis of a last maximum of the volume flow requirement. The special mode is deactivated when a difference between the pressure demand and a system pressure falls below a first limit value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastics housing device for indirect screw connection for a motor vehicle, wherein the plastics housing device comprises: at least one positioning element; a clamping element; and a screw element; wherein the at least one positioning element is configured to hold the clamping element in position in form-fitting fashion; wherein the screw element is configured to be pressed against the clamping element by the at least one positioning element and thereby cause a rotation of the clamping element; wherein the clamping element is configured to clamp the plastics housing device to a metal panel by way of the rotation.

Abstract: A method for exactly aligning at least two holograms arranged in optical waveguides with respect to one another includes writing a first hologram and a first mark in a first optical waveguide. The method also includes writing a second hologram and a second mark in a second optical waveguide. The method further includes positioning the first optical waveguide and the second optical waveguide with respect to one another. The method also includes illuminating the first mark and the second mark. A pattern occurring during the illumination after passing the first mark and the second mark is detected. The method further includes changing the position of one of the optical waveguides until the detected pattern matches a specified pattern.

Abstract: An intelligent intersection method includes receiving raw sensor data from a sensors mounted relative to a street intersection. The received raw sensor data is fused to create at least one object sensed by the sensors. An object list is created or updated with information pertaining to created object, the object list serving as an environmental model. One or more intelligent intersection functions is subsequently performed based in part upon the environmental model. The method may further include determining whether the created object is associated with first data defining a topology of at least one of a plurality of lanes, a crosswalk or a sidewalk corresponding to the intersection. Upon an affirmative determination that the created object is associated with the first data, the method classifies the created object as a vehicle or a pedestrian for use as an attribute of the created object in the object list.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for transmitting vehicle-to-X messages of a first type and a second type, wherein messages of the second type are transmitted, depending on a ratio of control data to payload data of the respective message, either separately or the payload data thereof are transmitted as part of a message of the first type. Also disclosed is a vehicle-to-X communication module for carrying out such a method.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method, a computer program having instructions, and a device for controlling an augmented reality display device. The disclosure also relates to an augmented reality display device which uses such a device or such a method. In a first step, data relating to a driving situation of the vehicle are captured. Based on these data, it is determined whether there is a driving situation requiring action in which it may be necessary to present augmented reality information at the edge of or outside an eyebox of the augmented reality display device. A position of the eyebox is then adjusted with respect to an observer in such a way that the augmented reality information to be presented can be presented within the eyebox.

Abstract: A method for recognizing anomalies suggesting a manipulation during a secure booting operation of a software-controlled device comprises, inter alia, checking operating parameters of system components necessary for the operation of a microprocessor, checking a flag indicating an improperly concluded booting operation, and signature-based authenticity checking of software to be loaded or software components to be loaded. In the case of multistage booting operations, counter values assigned to a respective stage are compared with associated reference values. In the event of a fault, each check can output a signal on the basis of which, optionally together with further signals, the type of an attack can be recognized, so that specific countermeasures can be initiated.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a display device and to a means of transportation having such a display device. The display device comprises a display panel and a backlight for the display panel. The backlight comprises a reflector having a multiplicity of reflectively configured cavities. In addition, the backlight comprises a multiplicity of light sources arranged in each case in the cavities. Walls of the cavities are configured such that a grid structure of the reflector resulting from the arrangement of the cavities is broken up.

Abstract: A method for predicting a value representative of a quality of connection of a vehicle to a cellular network from a target location on a road network including: training a prediction model on the basis of a determined characteristic of propagation between an access point and the position of a training vehicle and on the basis of a value representative of a quality of the connection of the vehicle to said access point; and predicting a second value representative of a quality of connection to a cellular network at the target location on a road network on the basis of a second characteristic of propagation of a radio signal between the target location and an identified target access point by applying the trained model.

Abstract: A display system comprises a display, configured for displaying data, wherein the display comprises an inactive display edge not configured for displaying, and an active display inner surface configured for displaying. The display system further comprises a backlighting module having luminous units, wherein the backlighting module is arranged directly or indirectly at a rear side of the display, such that the light emitted by the luminous units forms a backlight for the display. The backlighting module comprises a backlighting edge corresponding to the display edge and comprises a backlighting inner surface corresponding to the display inner surface. The display system further comprises and a control system for driving the luminous units. A vehicle comprising a display system and a method for operating a display system is also provided.