Abstract: Various systems and methods are presented regarding utilizing technology onboard a first vehicle to reduce probability of a second vehicle being further involved in a traffic accident occurring between the first vehicle and a third vehicle. The first vehicle can transmit a notification to the second vehicle, wherein the notification can provide details regarding the collision, collision location, vehicles involved, etc. The second vehicle, operating autonomously, can self-adjust operation to avoid being involved in the accident, e.g., the first vehicle and third vehicle are in a rear-end collision, which the second vehicle can navigate to avoid. The second vehicle can, for example, self-determine whether a safe braking distance can be achieved, navigation into an adjacent lane, warn other vehicles of the collision. Accordingly, autonomous vehicles can reduce probability of pile-up collisions occurring.

Abstract: An embodiment related to a system comprising a processor, a computer vision module, and a control module; wherein the processor is operable to detect a lane reduction in a nearest disappearing lane; detect a neighboring vehicle and a driving action of the neighboring vehicle in the nearest disappearing lane; detect a license plate of the neighboring vehicle; receive a first signal from the neighboring vehicle for a driving mode; detect a point of lane disappearance in the nearest disappearing lane; determine a time interval for the neighboring vehicle to reach to the point of lane disappearance; execute a risk assessment of a collision based on the driving action and then transmit a control command to an actuator system of a host vehicle based on the risk assessment.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to determining a lane invasion risk associated with at least one out of at least two vehicles traveling behind one another on a lane adjacent to an ego-lane on which an ego-vehicle is traveling. A corresponding process can comprise receiving or determining a distance information indicative of a distance between the at least two vehicles, a speed information indicative of a speed of each of the at least two vehicles, and a safe braking distance information indicative of a safe braking distance of at least a rearward one of the at least two vehicles, determining a collision risk between the at least two vehicles based on the safe braking distance information, the distance information and the speed information, and determining a lane invasion risk for at least one of the at least two vehicles if the collision risk has been determined.

Abstract: The disclosure relates detecting a deposition comprising snow and/or ice on a surrounding vehicle. A corresponding method can comprise obtaining, by an ego vehicle comprising a processor, representation data representing at least part of the surrounding vehicle in a surrounding of the ego vehicle, processing, by the ego vehicle, the representation data to identify the surrounding vehicle and a possible deposition as separate objects of the representation data, resulting in processed representation data, and detecting, by the ego vehicle, a deposition on the surrounding vehicle based on the processed representation data, resulting in a detected deposition.

Abstract: Mitigation of third-party involvement in a rear-end collision (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a method can comprise: based upon a determination, according to a defined primary impact probability threshold, that a first collision between a first vehicle and a second vehicle is likely to occur, activating, by a system comprising a processor, a third party collision mitigation mode, in response to the activation of the third party collision mitigation mode, determining, by the system and according to a defined secondary impact probability threshold, whether a second collision with an object, other than the first vehicle and the second vehicle, is likely to occur, and based on the second collision being determined to be likely to occur, facilitating, by the system, an impact mitigation action determined to minimize a likelihood of occurrence of the second collision with the object.

Abstract: An overtake decision (e.g., for a vehicle) based on behavior of another vehicle (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a method can comprise: based upon a condition applicable to a second vehicle, other than a first vehicle, determining, by a system comprising a processor, a predicted movement of the second vehicle, and based on the predicted movement being determined to satisfy a defined overtake condition, initiating, by the system, an overtake action, applicable to the first vehicle, to overtake the second vehicle.

Abstract: Various systems and methods are presented regarding utilizing technology onboard a first vehicle to mitigate road traffic accidents involving a second vehicle where the driver is affected by glare. Glare can be due to sunlight or headlight beams incident upon a driver's face. Glare can impede a driver's vision and ability to resolve a road or objects ahead. The first vehicle can detect the driver of the second vehicle may be impeded by glare, whereby, in response thereto, the first vehicle can (i) autonomously adjust operation of the first vehicle to reduce likelihood of involvement in accident with the second vehicle, (ii) can communicate with the second vehicle to beneficially affect operation of the second vehicle, and/or (iii) alert other entities using the road to presence of the first vehicle or second vehicle.

Abstract: Prevention of pedestrian accidents at pedestrian crossings (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a method can comprising: determining, by a system comprising a processor and based on a first location of a first vehicle, a second location of a second vehicle, and a speed differential between the first vehicle and the second vehicle, whether a first collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle is threshold likely to occur, determining, by the system and based on a third location of a pedestrian and the first collision being determined to be threshold likely to occur, whether a second collision between the first vehicle and the pedestrian is threshold likely to occur, and based on the second collision being determined to be threshold likely to occur, facilitating, by the system, an impact mitigation action determined to mitigate the second collision.

Abstract: Various systems and methods are presented regarding utilizing technology onboard a vehicle to minimize road traffic accidents between cyclists and vehicles. A vehicle can be operating in any of an autonomous, partially autonomous, or non-autonomous manner. By utilizing onboard technology/artificial intelligence, the vehicle can detect a cyclist navigating a street proximate to the vehicle, and further determine, if a door of the vehicle was opened, whether a car dooring incident would result involving the cyclist. In response to a determination that a car dooring incident is likely, an onboard system can prevent an occupant from opening a door likely to cause the dooring incident. Accordingly, the vehicle can preemptively adjust available operations to prevent a car dooring incident.

Abstract: Various systems and methods are presented regarding utilizing technology onboard a vehicle to minimize road traffic accidents between cyclists and vehicles. A first vehicle can be operating in any of an autonomous, partially autonomous, or non-autonomous manner. By utilizing onboard technology/artificial intelligence, the first vehicle can detect both a cyclist navigating a street and a parked vehicle that is proximate enough to the cyclist for the possibility of dooring event to occur if a door of the parked vehicle was opened into the path of the cyclist. The first vehicle can determine a respective velocity of the cyclist and a location of the door on the parked vehicle. Accordingly, the vehicle can preemptively adjust its operation to prevent being involved in the effects of the dooring incident based on a determined probability of a dooring event occurring/likely to occur, e.g., situation is safe, moderately safe, or dangerous.

Abstract: Various systems and methods are presented regarding utilizing technology onboard an autonomous vehicle (AV) to mitigate the effects of communication signals being deleteriously affected/lost when the AV is navigating a road tunnel (e.g., where the AV is operating partially autonomously or autonomously). Prior to entering the tunnel, the AV can receive information regarding the length of the tunnel, etc., which the AV can then utilize to self-navigate the tunnel. To improve communications while in the tunnel, a second vehicle can act as a communication relay between the AV and an external navigation system (e.g., GNSS). The AV can also request an occupant drive the vehicle through the tunnel. In the event of an accident, the AV can transmit status reports to external entities such as police, traffic department, and suchlike.

Abstract: A method for detecting that a driver of a vehicle is using a handheld electronic device can comprise capturing or receiving at least one image of the vehicle showing at least a partial frontal view of the vehicle including the driver, determining a face orientation of the driver based on the at least one captured image, determining whether at least one pupil of the driver is shown in the at least one captured image, and inferring that the driver is using the handheld electronic device if the face orientation is downwards and no pupil of the driver is shown in the at least one captured image, or if the face orientation is straight ahead and no pupil of the driver is shown in the at least one captured image.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for controlling a vehicle. The vehicle shares a traffic infrastructure with a cyclist. The method comprises detecting the cyclist and a location of the cyclist. Subsequently, based on a body pose of the cyclist and a map information, a cyclist path is estimated along which the cyclist is expected to be travelling. Moreover, the method comprises determining whether the vehicle path and the cyclist path interfere with one another. A location of interference of the vehicle path and the cyclist path is determined respectively if the vehicle path and the cyclist path interfere with one another. Additionally, an interference risk describing whether the vehicle and the cyclist risk to interfere with one another at the location of interference is determined and a reaction maneuver is triggered.

Abstract: A method for providing an object information to a vehicle having at least one camera unit can comprise receiving, by a system comprising a processor, at least a first object information request from the vehicle, wherein the first object information request comprises an object position estimate and a request for at least one additional image of the surroundings of the vehicle comprising the position being described by the object position estimate, and providing, by the system, at least one additional image of the surroundings of the vehicle comprising the position being described by the object position estimate to the vehicle.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for controlling a first vehicle travelling along a planned trajectory. The method comprises detecting a stopped second vehicle being located downstream of the first vehicle, detecting an identification feature of the second vehicle, transmitting an assistance request to a central control entity, receiving an information describing an amount of vehicles being positioned downstream of the stopped second vehicle and triggering a lane change maneuver or an overtaking maneuver. Additionally, a method for assisting the first vehicle in travelling along a planned trajectory is disclosed. Moreover, a method for providing an information describing an amount of vehicles being positioned on a planned trajectory of a first vehicle at a position downstream of a stopped second vehicle is presented.

Abstract: A housing for enabling coupling of light from a light source to an optical light guide. The housing allows for the optical light guide to rotate about its axis with respect to the housing and a light source while at the same time maintaining the optical coupling with the light source. Accordingly, it is desirable to couple light from a light source to an optical light guide, where the optical light guide is freely rotatable about its axis. This is obtained by a locking mechanism of the housing where the light source is arrangeable. The locking mechanism includes a circumferential structure adapted to receive at least one radial locking member of the optical light guide. The circumferential structure is configured such that the optical light guide is rotatable about its axis in the locking mechanism while maintaining a spatial relationship between the end portion of the optical light guide and the light source.

Abstract: A deformable carrier assembly adapted to hold an elongate light guide in a vehicle, the deformable carrier assembly including: a first component adapted to receive and retain a first portion of the elongate light guide and including a break-away pin at an end thereof; and a second component adapted to receive and retain a second portion of the elongate light guide and including a loop structure at an end thereof; wherein the loop structure is adapted to engage the break-away pin and couple the first component to the second component; and wherein the break-away pin is adapted to be sheared off of the end of the first component and decouple the first component from the second component when a lateral force is applied to one or more of the first component and the second component.

Abstract: A housing for enabling coupling of light from a light source to an optical light guide. The housing allows for the optical light guide to rotate about its axis with respect to the housing and a light source while at the same time maintaining the optical coupling with the light source. Accordingly, it is desirable to couple light from a light source to an optical light guide, where the optical light guide is freely rotatable about its axis. This is obtained by a locking mechanism of the housing where the light source is arrangeable. The locking mechanism includes a circumferential structure adapted to receive at least one radial locking member of the optical light guide. The circumferential structure is configured such that the optical light guide is rotatable about its axis in the locking mechanism while maintaining a spatial relationship between the end portion of the optical light guide and the light source.

Abstract: A deformable carrier assembly adapted to hold an elongate light guide in a vehicle, the deformable carrier assembly including: a first component adapted to receive and retain a first portion of the elongate light guide and including a break-away pin at an end thereof; and a second component adapted to receive and retain a second portion of the elongate light guide and including a loop structure at an end thereof; wherein the loop structure is adapted to engage the break-away pin and couple the first component to the second component; and wherein the break-away pin is adapted to be sheared off of the end of the first component and decouple the first component from the second component when a lateral force is applied to one or more of the first component and the second component.

Abstract: Lamp assemblies for illuminating interior or exterior spaces of a vehicle are provided. In one implementation, a lamp assembly includes a housing having a frame, the housing being adapted to at least partially cover a light device installed within the housing. Light radiating from the light device passes through an opening in the frame. The lamp assembly further includes a lens adapted to be removably connected to the frame of the housing. When connected to the housing, the lens is adapted to refract the light radiating from the light device through the opening in the frame. When the lens is connected to the frame of the housing, a shortest path between the light device and the lens is defined by a z-axis. The lens may include one or more slide components to allow the lens to slide into or onto the frame along an x-axis that is perpendicular to the z-axis.