Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle including at least one light source, at least one sensor configured to acquire information outside the vehicle based on infrared. A cover including a first portion covers the at least one light source and a second portion that is opaque to visible light and to infrared. The cover further includes a third portion that is opaque to visible light and transparent to infrared, substantially centered on said at least one sensor and integrated into the second portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for assisting with driving a vehicle, including at least one sensor configured to detect the presence of an object in an environment outside the vehicle, at least one camera configured to acquire images of the environment outside the vehicle and to detect the presence of the object in the environment outside the vehicle. The at least one sensor detects at least one free space in the environment outside the vehicle, the at least one camera, on the basis of the acquired images, detects at least one free space. An electronic control unit configured to select a free space found by the at least one sensor and/or the at least one camera, the electronic control unit activates the display of images in the selected free space so as to indicate a new path to be followed by the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical module for a vehicle, which includes a camera with a set of optical lenses, a housing to receive the camera, a protective lens facing the camera, at least one light source to emit light rays to illuminate the protective lens and being next to the housing of the camera. The optical module also includes at least one optical deflection element to deflect the multiple reflections on the protective lens of all or part of the light rays emitted by the at least one light source so as to prevent the light rays from returning to the set of optical lenses of the camera.

Abstract: The invention concerns a system for lighting a lateral region of a vehicle. The system includes a first rear light module capable of emitting a first light beam and a second front light module capable of emitting a second light beam. The first and second light modules are arranged such that their respective light beams are oriented towards each other. The invention also relates to a vehicle including such a system. The invention finally concerns a lighting method and a method for assisting the driving of a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an automotive lighting device with a first solid-state light source configured to emit light in a first wavelength intended to contribute to a first luminous function, a second solid-state light source configured to emit light in a second wavelength different from the first wavelength, the second solid-state light source being intended to contribute a second luminous function, an optical element intended to project the light of the first solid-state light source, a luminous sensor configured to acquire a portion of a reflection of the light projected by the optical element in the first wavelength and processing means configured to control the operation of the light sources and to receive data from the luminous sensor.

Abstract: A device for a vehicle is configured to perform at least one observation function (F). The device includes at least one camera, an output lens and a sub-array including the at least one camera. The device includes a masking zone covering a surface of the device, the masking zone being arranged opposite the camera and configured to reduce the transmission of light (Lx) entering the device by the surface.

Abstract: An optical module for a vehicle includes a camera including a set of optical lenses, a housing configured to receive the camera, and a glass pane arranged facing the camera and configured to conceal the camera from the outside of the vehicle. The optical module further includes an opaque element configured to absorb light from outside said vehicle so as to reduce stray reflections of the light on the set of optical lenses of the camera.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light element of a vehicle with at least one light source configured to emit light rays, a reflective layer. With a pattern made wholly or partly in the reflective layer. The light element further including an optical element configured to project the light rays from the at least one light source towards the reflective layer. With a dark layer extending along the optical element on the side opposite the reflective layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for assisting with driving a vehicle, including at least one sensor configured to detect the presence of an object in an environment outside the vehicle, at least one camera configured to acquire images of the environment outside the vehicle and to detect the presence of the object in the environment outside the vehicle. The at least one sensor detects at least one free space in the environment outside the vehicle, the at least one camera, on the basis of the acquired images, detects at least one free space. An electronic control unit configured to select a free space found by the at least one sensor and/or the at least one camera, the electronic control unit activates the display of images in the selected free space so as to indicate a new path to be followed by the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light element of a vehicle with at least one light source configured to emit light rays, a reflective layer. With a pattern made wholly or partly in the reflective layer. The light element further including an optical element configured to project the light rays from the at least one light source towards the reflective layer. With a dark layer extending along the optical element on the side opposite the reflective layer.

Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle including at least one light source, at least one sensor configured to acquire information outside the vehicle based on infrared. A cover including a first portion covers the at least one light source and a second portion that is opaque to visible light and to infrared. The cover further includes a third portion that is opaque to visible light and transparent to infrared, substantially centered on said at least one sensor and integrated into the second portion.

Abstract: A method for obtaining an image of an object to be classified for a driver assistance system of a motor vehicle, wherein the vehicle emits a plurality of selectively activatable light areas in front of it, at least partly forming an illuminating and/or signaling light beam. The method includes the following successive steps: —detecting an object to be classified by determining at least one parameter and defining a region comprising said object to be classified; —triggering an increase in the light intensity of said light areas illuminating said region; —taking at least one image of said object to be classified simultaneously with the triggering step; and—classifying the detected object on the basis of the at least one taken image. The invention also relates to a system for implementing said method and a vehicle comprising such a system. Lastly, the invention relates to a computer program product and a medium comprising such a program.

Abstract: A method for obtaining an image of an object to be classified for a driver assistance system of a motor vehicle, wherein the vehicle emits a plurality of selectively activatable light areas in front of it, at least partly forming an illuminating and/or signaling light beam. The method includes the following successive steps: —detecting an object to be classified by determining at least one parameter and defining a region comprising said object to be classified; —triggering an increase in the light intensity of said light areas illuminating said region; —taking at least one image of said object to be classified simultaneously with the triggering step; and —classifying the detected object on the basis of the at least one taken image. The invention also relates to a system for implementing said method and a vehicle comprising such a system. Lastly, the invention relates to a computer program product and a medium comprising such a program.

Abstract: The invention concerns a system for lighting a lateral region of a vehicle. The system includes a first rear light module capable of emitting a first light beam and a second front light module capable of emitting a second light beam. The first and second light modules are arranged such that their respective light beams are oriented towards each other. The invention also relates to a vehicle including such a system. The invention finally concerns a lighting method and a method for assisting the driving of a vehicle.

Abstract: A method controlling a state of a drivetrain including a set of couplers and reducers between a powertrain of a motor vehicle and one or a plurality of drive wheels of the vehicle, the drivetrain configured to take up a plurality of kinematic states each defined by a diagram of engagements of the couplers and reducers making it possible to link an engine of the powertrain to at least one drive wheel, the method including: calculating, before changing the kinematic state, depending on a current speed of the vehicle, a current kinematic state of the vehicle, and an intended kinematic state that is different from the current state, a change-of-state end speed; and comparing the change-of-state end speed with a threshold.

Abstract: A method selects a target state of a vehicle driveline connecting at least a combustion engine and/or an electric machine to the wheels of the vehicle by a transmission, from a set of states present on the transmission, which are defined by various combinations of couplers and reduction gears thereof in order to transfer torque from the combustion engine and/or from the electric machine to the wheels over one or more gear ratios. The method includes filtering to determine, from a list of available states, state consecutive eligible sets as a function of combined driveability constraints.

Abstract: A method selects a target state of a vehicle driveline connecting at least a combustion engine and/or an electric machine to the wheels of the vehicle by a transmission, from a set of states present on the transmission, which are defined by various combinations of couplers and reduction gears thereof in order to transfer torque from the combustion engine and/or from the electric machine to the wheels over one or more gear ratios. The method includes filtering to determine, from a list of available states, state consecutive eligible sets as a function of combined driveability constraints.

Abstract: A method for controlling a state of a drive train of a power train including at least one motive power source and a set of couplers and reducers of which respective engagements define a plurality of states of the drive train, by engagement of one or a plurality of energy sources in provision of torque and by the ratio of transmission of same to wheels. States targeted from a current state are ranked in real time on the basis of the difference between the motive force available in a current state and in each target state.

Abstract: A device and method for estimating the charge of a motor vehicle. A device for estimating the charge of a combustion or hybrid powered motor vehicle comprising an automatic transmission, comprising a module for determining the charging of the vehicle capable of determining if the vehicle is charged and an activation module for activating a program for controlling the automatic transmission on the basis of the determination of the charging of the vehicle. The module for determining the charging comprises a first unit for estimating a first slope value on the basis of the acceleration of the vehicle derived from the driving force and the longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle, a second unit for estimating a second slope value on the basis of the moment of inertia applied to a non-driving wheel of the vehicle and the engine and resistant torques and a third unit for determining the charging of the vehicle on the basis of the first and second slope values.

Abstract: A method controlling a state of a drivetrain including a set of couplers and reducers between a powertrain of a motor vehicle and one or a plurality of drive wheels of the vehicle, the drivetrain configured to take up a plurality of kinematic states each defined by a diagram of engagements of the couplers and reducers making it possible to link an engine of the powertrain to at least one drive wheel, the method including: calculating, before changing the kinematic state, depending on a current speed of the vehicle, a current kinematic state of the vehicle, and an intended kinematic state that is different from the current state, a change-of-state end speed; and comparing the change-of-state end speed with a threshold.