Abstract: The present invention relates to a foamed article comprising a polymer composition wherein the polymer composition comprises a first heterophasic propylene copolymer and an inorganic filler. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said foamed article and to the use of the foamed article for the preparation of automotive parts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising (A) a heterophasic propylene copolymer and (B) an ethylene copolymer of ethylene and an alpha-olefin comonomer units having 4 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein (A) the heterophasic propylene copolymer consists of (a) a propylene-based matrix, wherein the propylene-based matrix consists of a propylene homopolymer and/or a propylene copolymer consisting of at least 70 wt % of propylene monomer units and at most 30 wt % of ethylene and/or a-olefin monomer units, based on the total weight of the propylene-based matrix and wherein the propylene-based matrix is present in an amount of 80 to 95 wt % based on the total heterophasic propylene copolymer and (b) a dispersed ethylene-a-olefin copolymer, wherein the dispersed O ethylene-a-olefin copolymer is present in an amount of 5 to 20 wt %, preferably 8 to 15 wt %, based on the total heterophasic propylene copolymer and wherein the sum of the total amount of propylene-based matrix and total amount of the dispersed ethylene-

Abstract: In an embodiment, a multilayer structure can comprise: an outermost layer; a sensor; a multilayer substrate A located between the sensor and the outermost layer, the multilayer substrate, comprising greater than or equal to 16 polymer A layers, preferably 16 to 512 polymer A layers; and greater than or equal to 16 polymer B layers, preferably 16 to 512 polymer B layers; wherein the polymer A layers and the polymer B layers are present in a ratio of 1:4 to 4:1, preferably the ratio is 1:1; wherein the multilayer substrate has a transmission of greater than or equal to 70%, preferably greater than or equal to 75%, or greater than or equal to 80%; wherein the structure has a water vapor transmission rate of less than or equal to 10 g/cc/day, preferably less than or equal to 8 g/cc/day, or less than or equal to 5 g/cc/day, or less than or equal to 2 g/cc/day.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for inferring the behavior or state of the driver of a vehicle, use of the method and computer program for carrying out the method The method comprises evaluating a series of descriptive functions of the conditions of interaction of the driver with the vehicle based at least on information from inertial sensors of an autonomous computation device, by comparing such evaluation with reference information associated with a behavior of the driver that is considered normal. The system is suitable for implementing the method of the invention. The use is for detecting behavioral changes of a driver. The computer program is suitable for performing the steps of the method of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for inferring the behavior or state of the driver of a vehicle, use of the method and computer program for carrying out the method The method comprises evaluating a series of descriptive functions of the conditions of interaction of the driver with the vehicle based at least on information from inertial sensors of an autonomous computation device, by comparing such evaluation with reference information associated with a behavior of the driver that is considered normal. The system is suitable for implementing the method of the invention. The use is for detecting behavioral changes of a driver. The computer program is suitable for performing the steps of the method of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a system designed to determine an individual's state of attention from an individual's respiratory signal. The method of the invention comprises a first learning step, wherein the characteristics of an individual's normal state are determined by selecting a respiratory signal fragment that is considered to be normal according to a pre-established criterion, and a second analysis phase, wherein the individual's state of attention is determined from parameters extracted from the respiratory signal on the basis of some pre-defined rules and the individual's normal state previously characterised. The method of the invention is implemented in two embodiments. A first embodiment is based on the identification of pre-defined patterns in the respiratory signal and, in the second embodiment, an index indicative of the variability of the respiratory signal is defined.

Abstract: A method for determining at least one physiological parameter of a driver, pilot or transport of defence vehicle or system operator, comprising: a) injecting or inducing current into said individual; b) measuring in said individual an electrical parameter indicating their impedance, comprising: b1) measuring the electrical parameter with at least two pairs of injector-detector electrodes; b2) determining the impedance signal from the electrical parameter measured; b3) from amongst the impedance signals determined, identifying those with a physiological origin; and b4) selecting the pair of electrodes that produce the best quality impedance signal; and c) obtaining said physiological parameter from the best quality impedance signal.

Abstract: An image acquisition module for monitoring the external surroundings of a vehicle is provided. The image acquisition module includes a housing with a protected interior against at least moisture and a window hermetically closed by a transparent element; an electronic circuit accommodated in the housing and associated with connection device with the exterior for supply and for bidirectional signal exchange; an image detector connected to the electronic circuit and facing the window; a support attached to the housing to carry an optical system between the image detector and the window; and positioning and releasable fixation device to enable the centering of the optical system and the releasable fixation of the module to an exterior structure of a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a system designed to determine an individual's state of attention from an individual's respiratory signal. The method of the invention comprises a first learning step, wherein the characteristics of an individual's normal state are determined by selecting a respiratory signal fragment that is considered to be normal according to a pre-established criterion, and a second analysis phase, wherein the individual's state of attention is determined from parameters extracted from the respiratory signal on the basis of some pre-defined rules and the individual's normal state previously characterised. The method of the invention is implemented in two embodiments. A first embodiment is based on the identification of pre-defined patterns in the respiratory signal and, in the second embodiment, an index indicative of the variability of the respiratory signal is defined.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rearview mirror assembly of an automotive vehicle with a flashing device comprising a first opening for the rearview mirror and a second opening in which an outer module is coupled inwardly defining an elongated passage delimited between two walls, an inner wall and an outer wall or cover. It further comprises a double-sided printed-circuit board transverse to the passage, including two light emitters in a first one of its sides and another light emitter in the other side and dividing the elongated passage into two areas. The emitters of the first side projects light along a first of the two areas, this light directly exiting by an end area with desired horizontal and vertical angles, and the other emitter does so along a second one of the two areas, the light exiting through the cover.

Abstract: Comprises in combination: at least one light source; a support plate for the light source, which is at least one; a protective cover that permits the light emitted by the light source to reach the outside; at least one wall which, in combination with the cover, forms a casing to hold the said light source, in which at least the said support plate has a black coloured surface facing the said cover; and in which the position of said light source, which is at least one, in relation to the casing, is such that it emits the light directly to the exterior.

Abstract: Comprises in combination: at least one light source; a support plate for the light source, which is at least one; a protective cover that permits the light emitted by the light source to reach the outside; at least one wall which, in combination with the cover, forms a casing to hold the said light source, in which at least the said support plate has a black coloured surface facing the said cover; and in which the position of said light source, which is at least one, in relation to the casing, is such that it emits the light directly to the exterior.

Abstract: The system includes a capturing device for capturing information regarding presence from the exterior, representative of an object included within a supervisory area, which operates in combination with a device for detecting trajectories and a device for detecting inclinations of the vehicle, associated and in cooperation with an electronic system. The method includes using the proposed system to, by the generation of a chart that relates the trajectory and/or inclination with a corresponding supervisory area to be covered by the capturing device, vary the supervisory area depending on the trajectory and/or inclination of the vehicle, through the selection and execution of the appropriate actions, by the electronic system, which will depend on the type of capturing device used.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rearview mirror assembly of an automotive vehicle with a flashing device comprising a first opening for the rearview mirror and a second opening in which an outer module is coupled inwardly defining an elongated passage delimited between two walls, an inner wall and an outer wall or cover. It further comprises a double-sided printed-circuit board transverse to the passage, including two light emitters in a first one of its sides and another light emitter in the other side and dividing the elongated passage into two areas. The emitters of the first side projects light along a first of the two areas, this light directly exiting by an end area with desired horizontal and vertical angles, and the other emitter does so along a second one of the two areas, the light exiting through the cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the active monitoring of the safety perimeter of a motor vehicle, which is used to detect moving objects or static obstacles inside said safety perimeter. The inventive device includes a first sensor which covers a first detection zone comprising at least part of a blind angle of the vehicle and which sends input signals to an information-processing device which generates output signals for means used to alert the driver. Moreover, the device also includes at least one second sensor which covers a second detection zone and which forms one unit with the aforementioned first sensor. According to the invention, the first and second sensors co-operate in order to cover a combined detection zone containing the blind angle, which is increased in relation to the zone covered by the first sensor and which forms a section of the safety perimeter. The above-mentioned unit comprising the first and at least one second sensor use the same alarm means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the active monitoring of the safety perimeter of a motor vehicle, which is used to detect moving objects or static obstacles inside said safety perimeter. The inventive device includes a first sensor which covers a first detection zone comprising at least part of a blind angle of the vehicle and which sends input signals to an information-processing device which generates output signals for means used to alert the driver. Moreover, the device also includes at least one second sensor which covers a second detection zone and which forms one unit with the aforementioned first sensor. According to the invention, the first and second sensors co-operate in order to cover a combined detection zone containing the blind angle, which is increased in relation to the zone covered by the first sensor and which forms a section of the safety perimeter. The above-mentioned unit comprising the first and at least one second sensor use the same alarm means.

Abstract: An image acquisition module for monitoring the external surroundings of a vehicle is provided. The image acquisition module comprising a housing with a protected interior against at least moisture and a window hermetically closed by a transparent element; an electronic circuit accommodated in said housing and associated with connection means with the exterior for supply and for bidirectional signal exchange; an image detector connected to said electronic circuit and facing said window; a support attached to the housing to carry an optical system between said image detector and said window; and positioning and releasable fixation means to enable the focussing of said optical system and the releasable fixation of the module to an exterior structure of a vehicle.

Abstract: The system comprises a capturing device for capturing information regarding presence from the exterior, representative of an object included within a supervisory area, which operates in combination with means for detecting trajectories and means for detecting inclinations of said vehicle, associated and in cooperation with an electronic system. The method comprises using the proposed system to, by means of the generation of chart that relates the trajectory and/or inclination with a corresponding supervisory area to be covered by the capturing device, vary said supervisory area depending on the trajectory and/or inclination of the vehicle, through the selection and execution of the appropriate actions, by means of the electronic system, which will depend on the type of capturing device used.

Abstract: An object presence detection device, of the type mounted to a motor vehicle having at least one blind spot, where the detection device is for detecting an object situated in the blind spot, comprises: a receiver for detecting electromagnetic waves, comprising a focussing device, and a light detector converting said received electromagnetic waves into electrical signals; an electronic circuit converting the electrical signals into digitized signals; a logic circuit analyzing the digitized signals to analyze the presence of objects in the blind spot which are moving relative to the vehicle, and emitting variable output signals depending on the result of the analysis; indicator members activated by the output signals, suitable to be perceived by the driver.

Abstract: An object presence detection device, of the type mounted to a motor vehicle having at least one blind spot, where the detection device is for detecting an object situated in the blind spot, comprises: a receiver for detecting electromagnetic waves, comprising a focussing device, and a light detector converting said received electromagnetic waves into electrical signals; an electronic circuit converting the electrical signals into digitized signals; a logic circuit analyzing the digitized signals to analyze the presence of objects in the blind spot which are moving relative to the vehicle, and emitting variable output signals depending on the result of the analysis; indicator members activated by the output signals, suitable to be perceived by the driver.