Abstract: A video decoder for decoding a video from a data stream is configured to decode an indication from the data stream which is valid for a sequence of pictures of the video, and indicates that RASL pictures within the sequence of pictures are coded in a manner excluding a predetermined set of one or more coding tools.

Abstract: A method for predicting GNSS geolocation quality on roads in urban environments given the propagation of objects obstructing GNSS signals is disclosed. The method includes step a) providing a model for determining the at least one geolocation quality parameter as a function of input values, wherein the model is designed for at least the following input values: (i) at least one DOP value describing the quality of the present geometrical satellite constellation under line-of-sight conditions, and (ii) at least one characteristic environmental parameter considered in the model independently of the DOP value and describing a local influence of objects on the propagation of GNSS signals. The method further includes step b) determining a location and/or a time at which location and/or time the GNSS geolocation quality is to be predicted.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for GNSS-based localization of a vehicle, comprising at least the following steps: a) receiving GNSS-satellite signals from GNSS satellites and determining at least one item of distance information about the distance between the vehicle and the GNSS satellite emitting the relevant GNSS-satellite signal, b) determining at least one item of environmental information about the environment around the vehicle using image information determined using at least one environment sensor of the vehicle, which is capable of capturing images of at least part of the environment around the vehicle from different perspectives, c) determining at least one item of correction information using the at least one environmental information item, and d) correcting the at least one distance information item by means of the at least one correction information item.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for determining a model for describing at least one environment-specific GNSS profile, comprising at least the following steps: a) receiving at least one measurement data record, which describes at least one GNSS parameter of a GNSS signal between a GNSS satellite and a GNSS receiver, b) using the measurement data record received in step a) to determine at least one model parameter for a model for describing the at least one environment-specific GNSS profile, and c) providing the model for describing the at least one environment-specific GNSS profile.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for generating a three-dimensional environment model using GNSS measurements, comprising at least the following steps: a) receiving a plurality of measuring data sets, each of which describes a propagation path of a GNSS signal between a GNSS satellite and a GNSS receiver; b) selecting from the plurality of measuring data sets individual measuring data sets which meet a first selection criterion, the first selection criterion being characteristic for the presence of an object boundary along the propagation path of the GNSS signal; and c) capturing an object boundary of an object in the environment of at least one GNSS receiver using the measuring data sets selected.

Abstract: A method is described for updating a digital map for vehicle navigation. The method includes a step of determining an adjustment signal for adjusting a detection range of an environment sensor of a vehicle to a section of an environment of the vehicle that corresponds to an area of the digital map to be updated, using an item of information about the area to be updated, and the method including a step of supplying area data for updating the digital map, the area data representing an image of the section of the environment detected by the environment sensor.

Abstract: A method for determining an environment-specific data profile for a satellite-based determination of a position of a vehicle includes ascertaining the position of the vehicle and receiving satellite data. The environment-specific data profile is determined using the ascertained position of the vehicle, a satellite position of a satellite from the received satellite data, and a path length of a satellite signal between the satellite position and the vehicle position determined from the satellite data.

Abstract: A method for uploading data of a motor vehicle, including the steps: acquiring surrounding-area data of the motor vehicle with the aid of a sensor device; generating a locational reference for the acquired surrounding-area data; evaluating the acquired surrounding-area data by comparing the acquired surrounding-area data to known surrounding-area data of a data storage unit of a server device; and uploading the acquired surrounding-area data to the server device (40) as a function of the evaluation.

Abstract: A method is described for updating a digital map for vehicle navigation. The method includes a step of determining an adjustment signal for adjusting a detection range of an environment sensor of a vehicle to a section of an environment of the vehicle that corresponds to an area of the digital map to be updated, using an item of information about the area to be updated, and the method including a step of supplying area data for updating the digital map, the area data representing an image of the section of the environment detected by the environment sensor.

Abstract: A method for transmitting, receiving and processing data values, including detecting first data values, which represent at least one first transition from an automated operation of at least one first automated vehicle to a manual operation of the at least one first automated vehicle. The method also includes transmitting the first data values, receiving the first data values and a step of processing the first data values, and a transmission device and a receiving device for carrying out the method for transmitting, receiving and processing data values.

Abstract: A method of an automated motor vehicle for optimized communication from a server of localization reference data for a defined location includes a sensor of the motor vehicle capturing driving environment data, linking the captured driving environment data to location information, based on the linking, localizing the motor vehicle at an achieved localization accuracy, identifying a setpoint localization accuracy at which an operation of the motor vehicle is to be performed, signaling to the server the achieved localization accuracy, and transmitting to the server a request for the localization reference data at the setpoint localization accuracy based on the signaled achieved localization accuracy.

Abstract: A method for providing driving-environment data for a driver-assist system on board a motor vehicle includes determining a route to be traveled; providing driving-environment data along the determined route, driving-environment data along an initial section of a road deviating from the route additionally being provided; determining that the motor vehicle is traveling on the road; determining a new route that includes the traveled road; and providing driving-environment data along the new route.

Abstract: A method for determining an environment-specific data profile for a satellite-based determination of a position of a vehicle includes ascertaining the position of the vehicle and receiving satellite data. The environment-specific data profile is determined using the ascertained position of the vehicle, a satellite position of a satellite from the received satellite data, and a path length of a satellite signal between the satellite position and the vehicle position determined from the satellite data.

Abstract: A method for uploading data of a motor vehicle, including the steps: acquiring surrounding-area data of the motor vehicle with the aid of a sensor device; generating a locational reference for the acquired surrounding-area data; evaluating the acquired surrounding-area data by comparing the acquired surrounding-area data to known surrounding-area data of a data storage unit of a server device; and uploading the acquired surrounding-area data to the server device (40) as a function of the evaluation.

Abstract: A method of an automated motor vehicle for optimized communication from a server of localization reference data for a defined location includes a sensor of the motor vehicle capturing driving environment data, linking the captured driving environment data to location information, based on the linking, localizing the motor vehicle at an achieved localization accuracy, identifying a setpoint localization accuracy at which an operation of the motor vehicle is to be performed, signaling to the server the achieved localization accuracy, and transmitting to the server a request for the localization reference data at the setpoint localization accuracy based on the signaled achieved localization accuracy.

Abstract: A method for providing driving-environment data for a driver-assist system on board a motor vehicle includes determining a route to be traveled; providing driving-environment data along the determined route, driving-environment data along an initial section of a road deviating from the route additionally being provided; determining that the motor vehicle is traveling on the road; determining a new route that includes the traveled road; and providing driving-environment data along the new route.

Abstract: A method for transmitting, receiving and processing data values, including detecting first data values, which represent at least one first transition from an automated operation of at least one first automated vehicle to a manual operation of the at least one first automated vehicle. The method also includes transmitting the first data values, receiving the first data values and a step of processing the first data values, and a transmission device and a receiving device for carrying out the method for transmitting, receiving and processing data values.

Abstract: A method and device for operating at least one first automated vehicle including receiving data values, which represent at least one transition from an automated operation of at least one second automated vehicle to a manual operation of the at least one second automated vehicle, and operating the at least one first automated vehicle, the operation taking place as a function of the received data values.

Abstract: A method and a device for detecting at least one sensor malfunction of at least one first sensor of at least one first vehicle, at least one first signal from the at least one first sensor of the at least one first vehicle being ascertained and this at least one first signal being compared according to predefined comparison criteria to at least one comparison variable, at least one further second signal from at least one second sensor of at least one further second vehicle being ascertained as this at least one comparison variable and the at least one sensor malfunction being detected in the at least one first vehicle as a function of the comparison.

Abstract: A method for providing traffic telematics information about the travel route of a vehicle traveling on a road system having multiple roads interconnected between road junctions includes: determining a probability of the vehicle approaching a road junction and assigning the probability to the respective road junction, and transmitting information regarding the road junctions for which the probability of being driven through is above a specified threshold.