Abstract: A device for capturing images of the outer area of a motor vehicle includes a camera, a carrier, a cover and a movement element. The movement element is rotatably mounted on a first rotational axis of the carrier and a transmission element is rotatably mounted on a second rotational axis of the carrier. The transmission element is integrally molded onto the cover. The movement element and the transmission element are connected to one another via a cover connection. When the movement element moves from a standby position into an intermediate position, the cover is moved from a closed position into an open position. The movement element and the camera are connected to one another via a camera connection. Movement of the movement element from the intermediate position into an operating position keeps the cover in the open position and moves the camera from a rest position into an active position.

Abstract: A camera device (10) is provided and includes a drive unit (50) connected via a transmission mechanism to a carriage (11). The carriage (11) mechanically holds a camera (4) and can move the carriage (11) together with the camera (4) at least between a standby position (1) and a recording position (2) along a movement direction (7). The carriage (11) is movably arranged in a housing (20) by at least one guide (11.3, 11.4). A movable cover (12) can close an opening (23) in the housing (20) in a closed position when the camera (4) assumes its standby position (1). A switch element (16) can trigger a signal for a vehicle-specific function. In the closed position (17), a manual pressure (90) on the cover (12) causes movement of the carriage (11) with the camera (4), which can switch the camera from its standby position (1) into an auxiliary position (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cellular phone (10) for remotely controlling at least one function of a security device (12) of a motor vehicle (11). The cellular phone (10) has a first transceiver unit (14), whereby a connection can be established to a cellular network (16). According to the invention, the cellular phone (10) has a second transceiver unit (18), by means of which a first radio signal (20) can be received. The cellular phone (10) can be switched into an active mode by means of the received first radio signal (20), and a second radio signal (22) with an authorization code (21) can be transmitted by means of the second transceiver unit (18) in the switched active mode in order to control the function of the security device (12).

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly module (20) for a motor vehicle (1), comprising an optical sensor system (30) which is suitable for: a) monitoring a detection region (150) lying outside of the motor vehicle (1) in order to determine the proximity of a user (10), b) in the event of a detection of the user (10) in the detection region (150), monitoring an activation region (160) arranged within the detection region (150) in order to determine whether the user (10) is located within the activation region (160), and c) in the event of a detection of the user (10) in the activation region (160), triggering a signal for the execution of an action at the motor vehicle (1).

Abstract: A tire module for attachment to an inside of a pneumatic tire for vehicles includes a device for measuring and/or monitoring the air pressure in the tire. A transmitter for transmitting radio signals, which contains information regarding the air pressure in the tire, includes a mechanical-electrical transducer having a flexible piezo-electrical element, which converts alternating changes in shape of the piezo-electric element caused by the rolling tire into electric energy and includes a storage unit for the electric energy, which is connected to the transducer. The transducer may contain a circular, disc-like, piezo-electric element, which in the following is described as piezo disc and on which an electrical voltage generated through the piezo effect is tapped off on contact points which are located on opposite sides of the piezo disc.

Abstract: Tire pressure control devices include first sensors to deliver repeatedly a measured value M1 for the rotation speed of the wheel. A measurand, from which the rotation speed of the associated wheel can be derived, is detected in a pointwise manner by means of a second sensor over a predetermined rotation angle ? of the wheel as a function of time, is subjected to a low pass filtering in a subsequent first time interval ?t1 and from the filtered development of the measurand a second measured value M2 is determined, which is a measurement for the rotation speed or respectively for the angular speed of the associated wheel. Each tire pressure control device transmits at the end of a second time interval ?t2 the second measured value M2 together with an identification of the tire pressure control device to a central unit. Comparing M1 and M2 determines wheel position.

Abstract: A tire module and cover for attachment to a pneumatic tire for vehicles is disclosed. The tire module has a device for measuring and/or monitoring the air pressure in the tire, a transmitter, a mechanical-electrical transducer, and an accumulator for electrical energy storage. The cover includes a flange which extends outwardly away from the tire module and has an underside for attachment to the inner side of the tire, said flange forming the edge of the interior space of the cover. The inner height of the cover may be less than or equal to the height of the tire module measured from the underside to the top side thereof. The flange has an inwardly directed projection which engages beneath the tire module. The underside of the tire module is higher up in the region of the flange projection as compared to a central underside region.

Abstract: The invention relates to a handle device (10) for a closing device (80) for a movable part (70), such as a door, flap or the like, of a vehicle (100) comprising a handle part (20) which can be supported in a movable manner relative to the movable part (70). The closing device (80) can be connected to the handle part (20) via a connection element (16), and the handle part (20) is used to actuate the closing device (80). The handle part (20) can be moved at least between a rest position (Ia) and an operating position (Ib). In the rest position (Ia), the handle part (20) can be designed to be flush with the outer contour of the movable part (70) in particular, and in the operating position (Ib), the handle part (20) can protrude from the movable part (70) such that the handle part (20) can be gripped by an operator.

Abstract: A device for measuring the tire pressure in a wheel of a vehicle provided with a pneumatic tire is accommodated in a shell-shaped housing which is arranged at the valve base of a tire valve. Provision is made that there is only a single location on the housing by which the housing can rest on the rim well of a rim of the wheel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor unit (10) for actuating an actuating element (102), in particular a hatch (101) or similar of a vehicle (100), without contact, comprising at least one capacitive sensor element (11, 12), wherein the sensor element (11, 12) has a wire (13), which is arranged on a support element (14). The support element (14) has at least one electrically conductive core (18). The invention also relates to a security system (100), in particular, for opening and/or closing a hatch (101) of a vehicle or similar without contact, comprising at least one such sensor unit (10). The invention also relates to a method for producing such a sensor unit (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device with a camera unit, serving to take pictures of the outside of a motor vehicle, and a lid element movable via a drive between a closed position, in which the lid element covers an opening of the device and an open position, in which the lid element exposes the opening, wherein in the closed position of the lid element the camera unit is inaccessible from the outside behind the lid element and in the open position of the lid element pictures can be taken. According to the invention provision is made for the lid element to be an actuating element for the camera unit in order to move the camera unit between an idle position and an operating position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding a camera (40) which serves in particular as a parking assistance device for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing (10) in which a slide (20) is movably accommodated to which slide the camera (40) can be secured. The slide (20) can be driven by a mechanism (30) having an arm (40) that is rotatably mounted in the housing (10) about a first axis (1) and that is mechanically functionally connected to a rocking element (50). Said rocking element is rotatably mounted in the housing (10) about a second axis (2) and the slide (20) is rotatably mounted on the rocking element (50) about a third axis (3), the movement of the slide (20) between a rest position (A) and an operating position (B) being at least to some extent defined by a housing guide (14) of the housing (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding a camera, which serves in particular as a parking assistance in a vehicle, said device having a housing (10) in which a carriage (20), to which said camera can be secured, is movably accommodated, wherein said carriage (20) can be driven by a gear system (30). The gear system (30) has a first swiveling element (31) and a second swiveling element (32) which are connected to the carriage (20) in an articulated matter, and each swiveling element (31, 32) is rotatably mounted on the housing (10) in such a way and the carriage (20) is rotatably mounted on each swiveling element (31, 32) in such a way that the carriage (20), between a resting position (A) and an operating position (B), carries out at least a first movement phase (I) and a second movement phase (II).

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (10) for a security system of a vehicle (1), in particular for a keyless activation of a locking mechanism of the vehicle (1), having a communication device (20) for communication with a mobile identification transmitter (100) by means of a radio signal (F) with a radio frequency (F.1), wherein an inductive charging process (L) can be carried out in the region of the vehicle (1) with a charging frequency (L.1), in particular for electrically charging an energy storage device. According to the invention the radio frequency (F.1) differs from the charging frequency (L.1) such that an interference in the communication with the mobile identification transmitter (100) can be prevented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety system for a door in a motor vehicle, comprising an electronic unit that includes at least one first and a second sensor. Each sensor has its own monitoring zone on the motor vehicle door. The safety system further comprises a lock which is arranged on the motor vehicle door and can be switched between a locked position and an unlocked position, as well as a user-held identifier which can be brought into data communication with a transceiver unit in the motor vehicle for authentication purposes. The electronic unit is designed in such a way as to be able to generate a trigger signal by having the user execute at least one defined movement pattern within the monitoring zones, thus allowing the position of the lock to be switched.

Abstract: A method for the configuration of a tyre pressure sensor for a vehicle, including the following steps: production of a data communication connection between a mobile radio device and a tyre pressure sensor, selection of at least one specific sensor parameter for the vehicle via a mobile radio device, and activation of the at least one selected sensor parameter and the tyre pressure sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) with a carrier element (11) on which a camera unit (12), which serves for acquiring images in the exterior region of a motor vehicle, is arranged, and with at least one drive mechanism (14) for the camera unit (12), said drive mechanism serving to move the camera unit (12) to and fro between an inoperative position (1a) and an image acquisition position (Ib), wherein the drive mechanism (14) is arranged on the carrier element (11) in order to hold the camera unit (12) movably, and wherein the carrier element (11) has an opening (11.1) on the front side, through which images can be acquired at least in the image acquisition position (Ib) for the camera unit (12), and with at least one gap (11.2) on the front side between the opening (11.1) on the front side in the carrier element (11) and the camera unit (12) in order to be able to transfer the camera unit (12) into the image acquisition position (Ib).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (100) for holding a camera (50) which serves in particular as a parking assistance device for a motor vehicle, comprising a slide (20) to which the camera (50) can be replaceably secured, a housing (10) in which the slide (20) is movably accommodated in a first guide (11a, 11b, 5a, 15b, 17) between a rest position (A) in which the camera (50) is inactive, and an operating position (B) in which images can be actively detected by the camera (50), and a cover element (40) that closes an opening (16) in the housing (10) through which the camera (50) is oriented towards the exterior. The cover element (40) is pivotally connected to the slide (20) and movably mounted in a second guide (12a, 12b) in the housing (10) between a closed position (C) in which the cover element (40) covers the opening (16), and an open position (D) in which the cover element (40) releases the opening (16).

Abstract: The invention relates to a tire pressure monitoring system with a wheel electronic to be installed in a pneumatic tire, comprising a battery as power source, a pressure sensor for measuring of tire pressure or pressure change, and a transmitter for transmitting pressure data, a receiver to be mounted either in or at the vehicle for receiving pressure data, a control unit for evaluating of pressure data, and a serial bus system via which, during operation, the control unit interrogates the receiver and receives subsequently pressure data from the receiver. In accordance with the invention it is provided that additionally to the serial bus system the receiver is also connected with the control unit via a data transfer line that is separate from the serial bus system, wherein the receiver notifies the control unit of critical pressure data via the data transfer line in an unrequested manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for authenticating a driver (2) in a motor vehicle (1) by means of a recognition device (10) disposed in the motor vehicle (1) for collecting actual data (50) of the driver (2) which are transmitted during the authentication to a checking device (20) disposed in an external station (3) outside the motor vehicle (1), wherein the checking device (20) compares the actual data (50) with the target data (60) and in the event of conformity of the actual data (50) with the target data (60) an enabling signal (70) is sent from the external station (3) to the motor vehicle (1), thus enabling the driver (2) to start the motor vehicle (1).