Abstract: One general aspect includes a system to translate language exhibited on a publicly viewable sign, the system including: a memory configured to include one or more executable instructions and a processor configured to execute the executable instructions, where the executable instructions enable the processor to carry out the steps of: reviewing the sign; translating relevant information conveyed on the sign from a first language to a second language; and producing an output in an interior of a vehicle, the output based on the second language of the relevant information.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method and apparatus for determining a preferred off-road vehicle path including a lidar operative to generate a depth map of an off road surface, a camera for capturing an image of the off road surface, a processor operative to receive the depth map, determine a vehicle path in response to the depth map and a host vehicle characteristic, combine a graphical representation of the vehicle path with the image to generate an augmented image, and a display to display the augmented image to a host vehicle operator.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method and apparatus for determining a preferred off-road vehicle path including a lidar operative to generate a depth map of an off road surface, a camera for capturing an image of the off road surface, a processor operative to receive the depth map, determine a vehicle path in response to the depth map and a host vehicle characteristic, combine a graphical representation of the vehicle path with the image to generate an augmented image, and a display to display the augmented image to a host vehicle operator.

Abstract: One general aspect includes a system to translate language exhibited on a publicly viewable sign, the system including: a memory configured to include one or more executable instructions and a processor configured to execute the executable instructions, where the executable instructions enable the processor to carry out the steps of: reviewing the sign; translating relevant information conveyed on the sign from a first language to a second language; and producing an output in an interior of a vehicle, the output based on the second language of the relevant information.

Abstract: Systems and processes are provided for adaptive cruise control. The process includes receiving information about a distance between vehicle and a traffic signal, receiving information about a state of the traffic signal, and determining whether to adjust the speed of the vehicle based upon the distance between the vehicle and the traffic signal and the state of the traffic signal.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and vehicles are provided for recording vehicle data. In accordance with one embodiment, a vehicle comprises a wheel, a plurality of cameras, and a processor. The plurality of cameras and the processor are disposed onboard the vehicle. The processor is configured to at least facilitate determining whether the vehicle is engaging in a turn, and providing instructions for the plurality of cameras to automatically record a view of the wheel when it is determined that the vehicle is engaging in the turn.

Abstract: Methods and systems to control a position of a reflective surface of a mirror of a vehicle are disclosed. The method includes providing the vehicle with at least one sensor configured to measure at least one vehicle characteristic and a controller in electronic communication with the at least one sensor; receiving, by the controller, vehicle data corresponding to the at least one vehicle characteristic from the at least one vehicle sensor; calculating, by the controller, a reflective surface adjustment based on the vehicle data; and automatically controlling, by the controller, the actuator to change the position of the reflective surface of the mirror from a first position to a second position based on the reflective surface adjustment.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and vehicles are provided for recording vehicle data. In accordance with one embodiment, a vehicle comprises a wheel, a plurality of cameras, and a processor. The plurality of cameras and the processor are disposed onboard the vehicle. The processor is configured to at least facilitate determining whether the vehicle is engaging in a turn, and providing instructions for the plurality of cameras to automatically record a view of the wheel when it is determined that the vehicle is engaging in the turn.

Abstract: A method for providing a high resolution display image that includes providing a camera image that can be processed into at least two different camera views. The method also includes identifying a warped grid in each of the at least two different camera views and identifying a minimum field of view for displaying each of the at least two different camera views. The method further includes cropping the camera image based on the identified minimum field of view and de-warping the at least two different camera views to provide the high resolution display image.

Abstract: Systems and processes are provided for adaptive cruise control. The process includes receiving information about a distance between vehicle and a traffic signal, receiving information about a state of the traffic signal, and determining whether to adjust the speed of the vehicle based upon the distance between the vehicle and the traffic signal and the state of the traffic signal.

Abstract: A method for providing a high resolution display image that includes providing a camera image that can be processed into at least two different camera views. The method also includes identifying a warped grid in each of the at least two different camera views and identifying a minimum field of view for displaying each of the at least two different camera views. The method further includes cropping the camera image based on the identified minimum field of view and de-warping the at least two different camera views to provide the high resolution display image.

Abstract: Methods, control systems, and vehicle are provided for controlling a vehicle that has a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS). A method includes storing with a control module a chosen outside air temperature (OAT) that is based on data from an OAT sensor and a cooling cycle of the RESS, and controlling the vehicle with the chosen OAT when a cooling cycle of the RESS is indicated. The control system and vehicle include control modules configured to perform the method.

Abstract: Vehicle ownership impact evaluations are implemented by a host system having logic executable thereon. The logic calculates mileage indicative of a roundtrip for a commute received from a user. The logic also acquires terrain data for the commute from a database containing topological information. The logic uses the routing information, in conjunction with a timestamp associated with input from the user, to access a database containing climate information for a geography identified from the routing information, and determines an estimated climate for a time of year via the timestamp. The logic receives an identifier for a vehicle from the user, and retrieves specification data for the vehicle via the identifier. The logic further applies the specification data to the mileage, the estimated climate, the terrain data, and a base energy price, and calculates estimated costs for the commute in terms of energy consumed for the round trip by the vehicle.