Abstract: An augmented reality system operable to provide passengers with a personalized augmented reality environment and experience. The augmented reality system may select the augmented reality environment according to a plurality of augmented reality themes, with the passengers being enabled to personalize their traveling experience and/or to interact with virtual objects to generate virtual commands suitable for use in implementing real control of the autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: An audio control system for a vehicle includes a processor, a non-volatile memory module having stored therein instructions for controlling one or more vehicle audio components, a sensor operable to detect a change in vehicle configuration, and a control module operable to adjust a vehicle audio component based on the change in vehicle configuration according to instructions stored in the non-volatile memory module.

Abstract: An audio control system for a vehicle includes a processor, a non-volatile memory module having stored therein instructions for controlling one or more vehicle audio components, a sensor operable to detect a change in vehicle configuration, and a control module operable to adjust a vehicle audio component based on the change in vehicle configuration according to instructions stored in the non-volatile memory module.

Abstract: Presented are driver alert systems with control logic for powertrain energy tracking and reporting, methods for making/using such systems, and electric-drive vehicles with alert systems for providing driver cues to indicate real-time potential energy buildup in the powertrain. A method of operating a driver alert system for an electric-drive vehicle includes a vehicle controller receiving a selection of a powertrain operating mode. Responsive to the received selection, the vehicle controller determines a buildup of output torque generated via an electric traction motor for an impending vehicle maneuver associated with the selected powertrain operating mode. The controller accesses a memory-stored, torque-based lookup table to retrieve an output level calibrated to an in-vehicle sensory output device and corresponding to an output torque value for the determined torque buildup.

Abstract: A method for noise cancellation includes monitoring a system for a current operating point, monitoring the system for a predetermined disturbance, and in response to the predetermined disturbance, determining the disturbance to be in one of a transient or steady state response period. A set of data is selected corresponding to the current operating point of the system, the disturbance, and the response period from a database containing predetermined noise cancellation waveform data. A noise cancelling waveform is output to audio transducers based upon the selected set of data.

Abstract: Presented are driver alert systems with control logic for powertrain energy tracking and reporting, methods for making/using such systems, and electric-drive vehicles with alert systems for providing driver cues to indicate real-time potential energy buildup in the powertrain. A method of operating a driver alert system for an electric-drive vehicle includes a vehicle controller receiving a selection of a powertrain operating mode. Responsive to the received selection, the vehicle controller determines a buildup of output torque generated via an electric traction motor for an impending vehicle maneuver associated with the selected powertrain operating mode. The controller accesses a memory-stored, torque-based lookup table to retrieve an output level calibrated to an in-vehicle sensory output device and corresponding to an output torque value for the determined torque buildup.

Abstract: A brake pedal portion is configured to be contacted by a driver; an arm portion is connected to the brake portion and is configured to, in response to force being applied to the brake pedal portion, move in a first direction away from a first predetermined position and toward a second predetermined position; a detent mechanism is configured to: apply a first biasing force to the arm portion in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction when a position of the arm portion is between the first predetermined position and a third predetermined position between the first and second predetermined positions; and apply a second biasing force to the arm portion in the second direction opposite to the first direction when the position of the arm portion is between the third and second predetermined positions, where the first biasing force is different than the second biasing force.

Abstract: A method for noise cancellation includes monitoring a system for a current operating point, monitoring the system for a predetermined disturbance, and in response to the predetermined disturbance, determining the disturbance to be in one of a transient or steady state response period. A set of data is selected corresponding to the current operating point of the system, the disturbance, and the response period from a database containing predetermined noise cancellation waveform data. A noise cancelling waveform is output to audio transducers based upon the selected set of data.

Abstract: An audio adjustment system for a vehicle includes a detection module that is configured to receive an image and detect a face of at least one of a passenger of the vehicle and a pedestrian near the vehicle. An age estimation module is configured to estimate an age of the at least one of the passenger and the pedestrian based on the detected face. An adjustment determination module is configured to determine an audio adjustment parameter for an audio signal based on the estimated age of the at least one of the passenger and the pedestrian.

Abstract: A system of a vehicle includes: a camera configured to capture images within a predetermined field of view at least one of: in front, behind, and beside the vehicle; a license plate module configured to determine license plate information of a license plate attached to another vehicle; an event module configured to: based on at least one of the images, determine whether the other vehicle performed a predetermined type of driving maneuver; and generate an indicator in response to the other vehicle performing the predetermined type of driving maneuver; a reporting module configured to, in response to the generation of the indicator, generate a report including: the license plate information of the license plate attached to the other vehicle; and the predetermined type of driving maneuver performed by the other vehicle; and a communication module configured to wirelessly transmit the report to a server via at least one antenna.

Abstract: A system of a vehicle includes: a camera configured to capture images within a predetermined field of view at least one of: in front, behind, and beside the vehicle; a license plate module configured to determine license plate information of a license plate attached to another vehicle; an event module configured to: based on at least one of the images, determine whether the other vehicle performed a predetermined type of driving maneuver; and generate an indicator in response to the other vehicle performing the predetermined type of driving maneuver; a reporting module configured to, in response to the generation of the indicator, generate a report including: the license plate information of the license plate attached to the other vehicle; and the predetermined type of driving maneuver performed by the other vehicle; and a communication module configured to wirelessly transmit the report to a server via at least one antenna.

Abstract: An audio adjustment system for a vehicle includes a detection module that is configured to receive an image and detect a face of at least one of a passenger of the vehicle and a pedestrian near the vehicle. An age estimation module is configured to estimate an age of the at least one of the passenger and the pedestrian based on the detected face. An adjustment determination module is configured to determine an audio adjustment parameter for an audio signal based on the estimated age of the at least one of the passenger and the pedestrian.

Abstract: A brake pedal portion is configured to be contacted by a driver; an arm portion is connected to the brake portion and is configured to, in response to force being applied to the brake pedal portion, move in a first direction away from a first predetermined position and toward a second predetermined position; a detent mechanism is configured to: apply a first biasing force to the arm portion in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction when a position of the arm portion is between the first predetermined position and a third predetermined position between the first and second predetermined positions; and apply a second biasing force to the arm portion in the second direction opposite to the first direction when the position of the arm portion is between the third and second predetermined positions, where the first biasing force is different than the second biasing force.

Abstract: A system to enable restricted area entrance, including a memory configured to include one or more executable instructions; a controller configured to execute the executable instructions; a vehicle including a vehicle controls device, the vehicle configured to communicate with the controller, the vehicle controls device configured to command the vehicle to autonomously perform rideshare task(s); and the executable instructions enable the controller to receive vehicle reservation information from a mobile computing device; generate first and second vehicle identification aspects from the received vehicle reservation information, where the first and second vehicle identification aspects can be compared and, when the first and second vehicle identification aspects are determined to correspond via the comparison, an access operator can operate an access gate to enable restricted area entrance; and communicate the first vehicle identification aspect to the vehicle and the second vehicle identification aspect to the

Abstract: A system that determines a road surface profile based upon filter coefficient data from noise cancellation systems is disclosed. The system includes a filter coefficient monitoring module that is configured to receive a first set of filter coefficient data from an noise cancellation module. The system also includes a road surface profile module that is configured to receive an input representing a road surface type and generate a road surface profile based upon the road surface type and the first set of filter coefficient data and to store the road surface profile including a correspondence between the road surface type and the first set of filter coefficient data.

Abstract: A vehicle and an associated method for augmenting audible sound generated in a passenger compartment by operation of first and second torque machines are described. The passenger compartment includes an audio speaker that is operably controlled by a controller that is also is in communication with the first and second torque machines. The controller includes an instruction set that is executable to determine first parameters associated with audible sound generated by operation of the first torque machine and determine second parameters associated with audible sound generated by operation of the second torque machine. A desired audible sound in the passenger compartment is determined. The audio speaker is controlled to generate a correction tone based upon the first parameters, the second parameters and the desired audible sound in the passenger compartment.

Abstract: An audio system of a vehicle includes a selection module configured to, based on whether a gear shift of a transmission of the vehicle is occurring, set a selected torque to one of: a torque output of an engine of the vehicle; and a predicted torque output of the engine. A sound control module is configured to: determine frequencies for outputting a predetermined engine sound; and based on the selected torque, determine magnitudes for outputting the predetermined engine sound at the frequencies, respectively. An audio driver module is configured to apply power to speakers to output sound within a passenger cabin of the vehicle at the magnitudes and frequencies, respectively.

Abstract: A vehicle and an associated method for augmenting audible sound generated in a passenger compartment by operation of first and second torque machines are described. The passenger compartment includes an audio speaker that is operably controlled by a controller that is also is in communication with the first and second torque machines. The controller includes an instruction set that is executable to determine first parameters associated with audible sound generated by operation of the first torque machine and determine second parameters associated with audible sound generated by operation of the second torque machine. A desired audible sound in the passenger compartment is determined. The audio speaker is controlled to generate a correction tone based upon the first parameters, the second parameters and the desired audible sound in the passenger compartment.

Abstract: A method of controlling audio within a vehicle. The method includes determining a selectable driving mode, ascertaining an operating state of an engine in the vehicle, and identifying at least one of an engine start status and a drivetrain status of the vehicle. In response to at least one of the determining, ascertaining, and identifying, selecting a predetermined sound to be output within a passenger cabin of the vehicle; and applying a signal to a speaker of the passenger cabin of the vehicle based on the predetermined sound.

Abstract: A system to enable restricted area entrance, including a memory configured to include one or more executable instructions; a controller configured to execute the executable instructions; a vehicle including a vehicle controls device, the vehicle configured to communicate with the controller, the vehicle controls device configured to command the vehicle to autonomously perform rideshare task(s); and the executable instructions enable the controller to receive vehicle reservation information from a mobile computing device; generate first and second vehicle identification aspects from the received vehicle reservation information, where the first and second vehicle identification aspects can be compared and, when the first and second vehicle identification aspects are determined to correspond via the comparison, an access operator can operate an access gate to enable restricted area entrance; and communicate the first vehicle identification aspect to the vehicle and the second vehicle identification aspect to the