Abstract: The system described herein includes a vehicle comprising one or more imaging devices configured to capture one or more images, and a first mobile computing device communicatively coupled to the vehicle. The first mobile computing device includes one or more processors; one or more memory modules; and machine readable and executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the first mobile computing device to: receive the one or more images including an external object from the vehicle; process the image to determine an identification of the external object; and transmit information about the identification of the external object to a remote server or the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detecting surface aberrations on a vehicle. The surface aberrations may not be readily apparent to the human eye. Machine learning constructs image detecting systems to automate the detection of surface aberrations on the vehicle. Additionally, the machine learning may refine the aberration detection systems to identify the cause of the surface aberration on the vehicle and enhance the capabilities of the aberration detection systems.

Abstract: Methods and systems for gathering real estate data. The system includes a vehicle camera configured to detect image data associated with a house and a realtor sign. The system includes a GPS unit configured to detect location data associated with the vehicle. The system also includes an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to determine sign data based on the image data associated with the realtor sign and house data based on the image data associated with the house. The ECU is also configured to determine house location data based on the location data. The system includes a vehicle transceiver configured to communicate the sign data, the house data, and the house location data. The system includes a remote data server configured to receive the sign data, the house data, and the house location data and update the real estate listing data stored in memory.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detecting surface aberrations on a vehicle. The surface aberrations may not be readily apparent to the human eye. Machine learning constructs image detecting systems to automate the detection of surface aberrations on the vehicle. Additionally, the machine learning may refine the aberration detection systems to identify the cause of the surface aberration on the vehicle and enhance the capabilities of the aberration detection systems.

Abstract: The system described herein includes a vehicle comprising one or more imaging devices configured to capture one or more images, and a first mobile computing device communicatively coupled to the vehicle. The first mobile computing device includes one or more processors; one or more memory modules; and machine readable and executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the first mobile computing device to: receive the one or more images including an external object from the vehicle; process the image to determine an identification of the external object; and transmit information about the identification of the external object to a remote server or the vehicle.

Abstract: Methods and systems for gathering real estate data. The system includes a vehicle camera configured to detect image data associated with a house and a realtor sign. The system includes a GPS unit configured to detect location data associated with the vehicle. The system also includes an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to determine sign data based on the image data associated with the realtor sign and house data based on the image data associated with the house. The ECU is also configured to determine house location data based on the location data. The system includes a vehicle transceiver configured to communicate the sign data, the house data, and the house location data. The system includes a remote data server configured to receive the sign data, the house data, and the house location data and update the real estate listing data stored in memory.

Abstract: According to the embodiments described herein, a smart notification system can include a vehicle, a mobile communication device, and a wearable processing device. A wearable processor or the wearable processing device, a mobile processor of the mobile communication device, a vehicular processor of the vehicle, or a combination thereof can execute machine readable instructions to monitor ambient conditions of the vehicle with a sensor. A notification can be provided upon a wearable display of the wearable processing device. The notification can be indicative of the ambient conditions of the vehicle. A command can be detected with physical input of the wearable processing device. A command signal can be received with vehicle communication hardware of the vehicle. The command signal can be indicative of the command detected by the physical input of the wearable processing device.

Abstract: Arrangements relate to providing multi-directional assistance while maneuvering a vehicle. The vehicle can have an exterior with a first lateral side and a second lateral side. The vehicle can include a side camera provided on one of the first lateral side or the second lateral side. The side camera can be movable between a plurality of facing positions. It can be determined whether a current facing position of the side camera matches a current vehicle movement direction. If it is determined that the current facing position of the side camera does not match the current vehicle movement direction, the facing position of the side camera can be automatically adjusted so that the facing position of the side camera matches the current vehicle movement direction.

Abstract: A surroundings monitoring system includes a first sensor subsystem operable to provide image data from around the vehicle; a second sensor subsystem operable to provide non-image data from around the vehicle; a control subsystem in communication with the first sensor subsystem and the second sensor subsystem, the control subsystem operable to generate manipulated image data symbology from the image data and arrange the manipulated image data symbology in response to the non-image data to generate a driver perspective view; and a display in communication with the control subsystem to display the driver perspective view. A method of monitoring surroundings for use in a vehicle includes obtaining image data from around the vehicle; obtaining non-image data from around the vehicle; manipulating the image data in response to the non-image data to generate a driver perspective view; and displaying the driver perspective view.

Abstract: According to the embodiments described herein, a smart notification system can include a vehicle, a mobile communication device, and a wearable processing device. A wearable processor or the wearable processing device, a mobile processor of the mobile communication device, a vehicular processor of the vehicle, or a combination thereof can execute machine readable instructions to monitor ambient conditions of the vehicle with a sensor. A notification can be provided upon a wearable display of the wearable processing device. The notification can be indicative of the ambient conditions of the vehicle. A command can be detected with physical input of the wearable processing device. A command signal can be received with vehicle communication hardware of the vehicle. The command signal can be indicative of the command detected by the physical input of the wearable processing device.

Abstract: According to the embodiments described herein, a smart notification system can include a vehicle, a mobile communication device, and a wearable processing device. A wearable processor or the wearable processing device, a mobile processor of the mobile communication device, a vehicular processor of the vehicle, or a combination thereof can execute machine readable instructions to monitor ambient conditions of the vehicle with a sensor. A notification can be provided upon a wearable display of the wearable processing device. The notification can be indicative of the ambient conditions of the vehicle. A command can be detected with physical input of the wearable processing device. A command signal can be received with vehicle communication hardware of the vehicle. The command signal can be indicative of the command detected by the physical input of the wearable processing device.

Abstract: Arrangements relate to providing assistance during reverse parking of a vehicle. A rear environment of the vehicle can be detected for one or more objects located in the rear environment. If an object is detected in the rear environment, a visual alert of the detected object can be provided. The visual alert can be provided in a rear interior portion of the vehicle. The visual alert can be substantially aligned with the location of the detected object in the rear environment. Thus, a rearward-looking driver can be visually alerted of the presence of the detected object in the rear environment.

Abstract: According to the embodiments described herein, a smart notification system can include a vehicle, a mobile communication device, and a wearable processing device. A wearable processor or the wearable processing device, a mobile processor of the mobile communication device, a vehicular processor of the vehicle, or a combination thereof can execute machine readable instructions to monitor ambient conditions of the vehicle with a sensor. A notification can be provided upon a wearable display of the wearable processing device. The notification can be indicative of the ambient conditions of the vehicle. A command can be detected with physical input of the wearable processing device. A command signal can be received with vehicle communication hardware of the vehicle. The command signal can be indicative of the command detected by the physical input of the wearable processing device.

Abstract: Arrangements relate to providing multi-directional assistance while maneuvering a vehicle. The vehicle can have an exterior with a first lateral side and a second lateral side. The vehicle can include a side camera provided on one of the first lateral side or the second lateral side. The side camera can be movable between a plurality of facing positions. It can be determined whether a current facing position of the side camera matches a current vehicle movement direction. If it is determined that the current facing position of the side camera does not match the current vehicle movement direction, the facing position of the side camera can be automatically adjusted so that the facing position of the side camera matches the current vehicle movement direction.

Abstract: Arrangements relate to providing assistance during reverse parking of a vehicle. A rear environment of the vehicle can be detected for one or more objects located in the rear environment. If an object is detected in the rear environment, a visual alert of the detected object can be provided. The visual alert can be provided in a rear interior portion of the vehicle. The visual alert can be substantially aligned with the location of the detected object in the rear environment. Thus, a rearward-looking driver can be visually alerted of the presence of the detected object in the rear environment.

Abstract: A haptic alert system for use in a vehicle includes a sensor system operable to identify a condition associated with the vehicle; a control system in communication with the sensor system; and a remote haptic device in communication with the sensor system.

Abstract: A surroundings monitoring system includes a first sensor subsystem operable to provide image data from around the vehicle; a second sensor subsystem operable to provide non-image data from around the vehicle; a control subsystem in communication with the first sensor subsystem and the second sensor subsystem, the control subsystem operable to generate manipulated image data symbology from the image data and arrange the manipulated image data symbology in response to the non-image data to generate a driver perspective view; and a display in communication with the control subsystem to display the driver perspective view. A method of monitoring surroundings for use in a vehicle includes obtaining image data from around the vehicle; obtaining non-image data from around the vehicle; manipulating the image data in response to the non-image data to generate a driver perspective view; and displaying the driver perspective view.

Abstract: A haptic alert system for use in a vehicle includes a sensor system operable to identify a condition associated with the vehicle; a control system in communication with the sensor system; and a remote haptic device in communication with the sensor system.

Abstract: A center console includes a bin and a cup holder. The bin has a bottom wall extending between a plurality of generally upright side walls. The cup holder is removably seated in the bin. The cup holder has a top face adapted to support a beverage container. The cup holder has a side face extending generally orthogonally between the top face and a bottom edge. The side face has an upper edge vertically spaced apart from a bottom end of the side face to receive a hand therethrough when the cup holder is partially lifted from the bin to facilitate removal of the cup holder from the bin.

Abstract: A center console for an automotive vehicle includes a storage bin having a hinged lid movable between open and closed positions. The lid has an inner surface facing the bin in the closed position. An outer surface extends from the storage bin. A pocket is recessed relative to the outer surface. The pocket is spaced apart from the storage bin. A cover is releasably attachable to the outer surface for covering the pocket. The cover is releasably attachable to the inner surface of the lid for storing the cover when it is not in use.