Abstract: A system includes a module mounted to an exterior of a motor vehicle, the module having a camera mounted within the module, an indicator mounted within the module for optically communicating information external to the motor vehicle, and a module control. The module control unit includes a first microcontroller connected to the indicator for commanding the indicator to communicate information, a first data transmission device connected to the first microcontroller, and a power supply connected to the camera and the indicator for supplying power to the camera and the indicator. An external electronic control unit is disposed in the motor vehicle external to the module. A connection link is connected to the module and the external electronic control unit interleaves both data communication and power.

Abstract: A motor vehicle system for generating and transmitting detected object attributes includes a communication system module positioned in a host vehicle receiving vehicle attribute data from a target vehicle and a sensed vehicle and preparing a fused object attribute data for transmission to the target vehicle. A vehicle track data sub-module in communication with the communication system module independently tracks the sensed vehicle and the target vehicle. An object detection and classification system module having a 3D object detection module identifies a vehicle type defined at least by a vehicle size and generates an object attribute data. A target fusion module receives the object attribute data from the object detection and classification system module, fuses the object attribute data with the vehicle attribute data to create the fused object attribute data, and forwards the fused object attribute data to the communication system module for transmission.

Abstract: A method for projecting information from a motor vehicle to an observer external to the motor vehicle includes receiving, by a controller, a data signal indicative of an operating state of the motor vehicle from a sensor, determining, using the controller, a projection profile based on the data signal which includes a dynamic feature and indicative of a status of the motor vehicle, and continuously projecting the projection profile onto a surface on which the motor vehicle is traveling using a dynamic projector system that animates the dynamic feature.

Abstract: A system for displaying an image on a display device of a motor vehicle includes a rear-view camera connected to a moveable component on the motor vehicle and a controller in communication with the rear-view camera. The controller has memory for storing control logic and a processor configured to execute the control logic. The control logic includes capturing a field of view image from the rear-view camera, determining a position of the rear-view camera, determining an image perspective relationship of the field of view image based on the position of the rear-view camera, modifying the field of view image based on the image perspective relationship to create a virtual perspective image, and displaying the virtual perspective image on the display device in the motor vehicle as the position of the rear-view camera changes between at least a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A stereo mapping system and method for use in an automotive vehicle is provided. The stereo mapping system and method is configured to perform stereo mapping of cameras having different resolutions and different fields of view. The first camera provides intermediate to long range imagery which is processed for object detection. An image processor matches the resolution of a corresponding frame of the second camera with an unused frame of the first camera, wherein the corresponding frame and the unused frame correlate in time. The unused frame is an image taken by the first camera that in which no object detection data is written on.

Abstract: A system for detecting and classifying information for a motor vehicle is provided. The system includes a sensor mounted within the motor vehicle and a controller in communication with the sensor and having a memory for storing control logic and a processor configured to execute the control logic. The control logic captures optical information from the sensor, classifies the optical information, compares the classified optical information with communication data received by the motor vehicle, generates fused information based on the comparison, and transmits the fused information from the motor vehicle as a source of additional communication data.

Abstract: A method of generating and communicating lane information from a host vehicle to a vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) network includes collecting visual data from a camera, detecting a lane within the visual data, generating a lane classification for the lane based on the visual data, assigning a confidence level to the lane classification, generating a lane distance estimate from the visual data, generating a lane model from the lane classification and the lane distance estimate, and transmitting the lane model and the confidence level to the V2V network.

Abstract: A system for verifying host vehicle road position information includes a first camera, a second camera, and a controller in communication with the first and second cameras. The controller has memory and a processor for storing and executing control logic. The control logic includes a control logic for collecting first camera data from the first camera, for generating a first lane marking estimate from the first camera data, for determining a first lane distance estimate from the first lane marking estimate, for collecting second camera data from the second camera, for generating a second estimate of lane markings from the second camera data, for determining a second lane distance estimate from the second lane marking estimate, for correlating and combining the first and second lane distance estimates to generate a combined lane distance estimate, and for calibrating the first camera to the combined lane distance estimate.

Abstract: A motor vehicle alert system based on vehicle dynamics input includes a communication module positioned in a host vehicle receiving and sending vehicle data in a vehicle mobility data format. A list generator in communication with the communication module generates the vehicle data as specific vehicle identification data in a track list to distinguish a sensed vehicle and at least one other vehicle positioned proximate the host vehicle. A tracker module in communication with the list generator periodically updates the vehicle data for the sensed vehicle and the at least one other vehicle. A transient condition data device generates data identifying when a transient condition of the sensed vehicle is present. A message standard conformance module receives the data identifying the transient condition and forwards the data identifying the transient condition to the communication module for transmission to the at least one other vehicle proximate to the host vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method of using V2V communication to inventory and communicate the availability of a parking space. The method includes capturing and analyzing an image of a parking area to identify the availability and location of a parking space. Real time images of roaming vehicles are also captured and analyzed to identify recently occupied or vacated parking spaces. Available parking spaces are inventoried in a data base. The method further includes a roaming V2V vehicle detecting the availability and location of a parking space and transmitting the information to other V2V vehicles and to the data base to augment the inventory. The database inventory is then transmitted by a roadside unit to a V2V equipped vehicle within the parking area. The V2V vehicle merges the information from the database and other V2V vehicles, and generates a LDM displaying the locations of non-occupied parking spaces contained in the multiple signals.

Abstract: A motor vehicle system for generating and transmitting motor vehicle imaging object data includes a communication system module positioned in a host vehicle receiving vehicle attribute data during host vehicle highway travel and preparing a fused object attribute data for transmission. An imaging device collects object imaging data representing objects within a visible detection range of the imaging device. An object detection and classification system module has an object classification sub-module used to classify the objects within the visible detection range as a vehicle type or a pedestrian and to output each as an object attribute data. A target fusion module receives the object attribute data from the object detection and classification system module, fuses the object attribute data with the vehicle attribute data to create the fused object attribute data, and forwards the fused object attribute data to the communication system module for transmission.

Abstract: A motor vehicle system for generating and transmitting detected object attributes includes a communication system module positioned in a host vehicle receiving vehicle attribute data from a target vehicle and a sensed vehicle and preparing a fused object attribute data for transmission to the target vehicle. A vehicle track data sub-module in communication with the communication system module independently tracks the sensed vehicle and the target vehicle. An object detection and classification system module having a 3D object detection module identifies a vehicle type defined at least by a vehicle size and generates an object attribute data. A target fusion module receives the object attribute data from the object detection and classification system module, fuses the object attribute data with the vehicle attribute data to create the fused object attribute data, and forwards the fused object attribute data to the communication system module for transmission.

Abstract: A transmission system including first and second shafts (4, 2; 104, 102), a plurality of gear trains arranged to transfer drive between the first and second shafts, an instantaneous selector mechanism (46; 146), and at least one non-instantaneous selector mechanism (40, 44; 140, 144, 153, 157), wherein the instantaneous selector mechanism (46; 146) and the or each non-instantaneous selector mechanism (40, 44; 140, 144, 153, 157) are arranged to create torque paths between the first and second shafts (4, 2; 104, 102) via the gear trains, wherein each gear train is selectable when one other gear train is transmitting torque.

Abstract: A transmission system including a first shaft (3), a first gear element (13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 25) rotatably mounted on the shaft (3), a selector assembly (29, 31, 33) arranged to selectively lock the first gear element (13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 25) for rotation with the first shaft (3) and a damping system (200; 300; . . . 1300) arranged to damp the locking of the first gear element (13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 25) with the first shaft (3). A gear element (13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 25) including first and second parts (202, 204; 302, 304; . . . 1002, 1004; 1202, 1204) that are arranged to rotate relative to each other and a damping system (200; 300; . . . 1000; 1300) for damping the relative rotational movement.

Abstract: A lighting system can comprise one or more light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) that emit substantially white light and a thermoelectric cooler (“TEC”) for maintaining the LEDs within a temperature range. The TEC can comprise an electrical circuit that includes two different semiconductors or two dissimilar metals that provide cooling when electrically energized. The electrical circuit can adjoin or touch one side of a plate, sheet, wafer, or substrate of material, such as ceramic, that insulates electricity and conducts heat. In operation, the electrical circuit can cool the plate or actively transfer heat from the plate. The LEDs can adjoin or touch the side of the plate that is opposite the electrical circuit. Thus, a TEC circuit can contact one surface of a thin piece of ceramic material, while an LED contacts the opposite surface.

Abstract: A transmission system including a gear train (7;9) and first and second instantaneous gear selector devices (29,31; 31,33), wherein the gear train is arranged to be selected by the first and second instantaneous gear selector devices (29,31; 31,33).

Abstract: A transmission system including first and second shafts (4, 2; 104, 102), a plurality of gear trains arranged to transfer drive between the first and second shafts, an instantaneous selector mechanism (46; 146), and at least one non-instantaneous selector mechanism (40, 44; 140, 144, 153, 157), wherein the instantaneous selector mechanism (46; 146) and the or each non-instantaneous selector mechanism (40, 44; 140, 144, 153, 157) are arranged to create torque paths between the first and second shafts (4, 2; 104, 102) via the gear trains, wherein each gear train is selectable when one other gear train is transmitting torque.

Abstract: A calixarene dimer of the general formula (I-G), comprising a first calixarene moiety I and a second calixarene moiety G, wherein: L is [—CH2—] or [—O—CH2—O—] and is the same or different between each aryl group; R5 is H, NO2, halogen, or C1-C10 aliphatic hydrocarbyl group, C6-C20 aryl group, C6-C20 hydrocarbylaryl group, any of which is optionally substituted by one or more halo or oxo groups or interrupted by one or more oxo or amide groups, and R5 is the same or different on each aryl group; R1 comprises a carboxy group which is or is not protonated or protected; two groups out of R2, R3 and R4 are H; the one group out of R2, R3 and R4 not being H comprises at least one atom of one or more of O and S, the said at least one atom being capable of causing the calixarene to be adsorbed onto the surface of the substrate; and the one group out of R2, R3 and R4 not being H being conjugated to the second calixarene moiety G. The calixarene dimers may be incorporated into sensors.

Abstract: A calixarene dimer of the general formula (I-G), comprising a first calixarene moiety I and a second calixarene moiety G, wherein: L is [—CH2—] or [—O—CH2—O—] and is the same or different between each aryl group; R5 is H, NO2, halogen, or C1-C10 aliphatic hydrocarbyl group, C6-C20 aryl group, C6-C20 hydrocarbylaryl group, any of which is optionally substituted by one or more halo or oxo groups or interrupted by one or more oxo or amide groups, and R5 is the same or different on each aryl group; R1 comprises a carboxy group which is or is not protonated or protected; two groups out of R2, R3 and R4 are H; the one group out of R2, R3 and R4 not being H comprises at least one atom of one or more of O and S, the said at least one atom being capable of causing the calixarene to be adsorbed onto the surface of the substrate; and the one group out of R2, R3 and R4 not being H being conjugated to the second calixarene moiety G.

Abstract: A weight for a fishing line, including a weighted body defined by an outer surface, having an overall specific gravity greater than one, the body further defined by forward and rearward end portions in spaced-apart arrangement aligned along a longitudinal central axis, the body having an axial bore formed therein passing there through interconnecting the forward and rearward end portions, an elongated hollow tube pivotally mounted in and concentrically aligned in the axial bore, terminated by first and second distal ends, the body and the tube each having formed therein a radial slot extending along the entire length thereof and extending outward from the central axis for receipt therein of a fishing line, a first device exterior the first distal end portion of the tube and extending outward from the tube for turning the tube in the body to rotate the tube slot to a position relative to the radial body slot, and a second device cooperating with the first device for retaining the tube in the body.