Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods related to tool tracking. In an example embodiment, a method may involve detecting, by a tool monitoring device, a failure of a wireless communication system included in a tool that is stored in an enclosure. The tool monitoring device may determine that the failure is attributable to a temperature in the enclosure being outside an operating temperature range of the wireless communication system. A notification of the failure and/or a description of a cause for the failure may be displayed on a display screen of the tool monitoring device and/or transmitted to a tool tracking device. In an example implementation, the tool tracking device is located outside a vehicle, the enclosure is a toolbox placed in the vehicle, and the tool monitoring device, which is configured to monitor an operational status of the wireless communication system, is located in the vehicle.

Abstract: A likelihood score is determined by a vehicle that is indicative of a probability of an incident based on real-time sensor data. Responsive to the likelihood score meeting a predefined threshold, a data snapshot is generated comprising vehicle data, global navigation satellite system (GNSS) location data, and occupant information, wherein the data snapshot defines an expiration after which the data snapshot is to be automatically deleted. The data snapshot is transmitted to a cloud server for temporary storage at the cloud server and automatic deletion based on the expiration.

Abstract: A system for monitoring one or more events in a vehicle includes a time-of-flight sensor configured to generate a point cloud representing an interior of the vehicle. The point cloud includes three-dimensional positional information of the interior. A camera is configured to capture image data representing the interior of the vehicle. The processing circuitry is configured to process the image data from the camera in a first operational mode, process the point cloud from the time-of-flight sensor in a second operational mode, detect, based on either of the image data or the point cloud, an occupant of the vehicle, detect an indication from the occupant to disable the first operational mode, and selectively operate between the first and second operational modes based on at least one of the image data and the indication.

Abstract: A method includes defining an original travel route for an autonomous vehicle (AV) to a desired destination, detecting a restricted object in the AV based on an input signal employed to identify an object, defining a conditional route to the desired destination through one or more geographical areas permitting the restricted object using one or more route-object conditions in response to detecting the restricted object, and causing the AV to travel to the desired destination via the conditional route in response to detecting the object as the restricted object or via the original travel route in response to not detecting the object as the restricted object.

Abstract: A traffic management system is disclosed. The system may include a transceiver configured to receive inputs from a sensor suite located in proximity to a first location, and a processor configured to obtain the inputs from the transceiver. The processor may be further configured to determine a count of vehicles in a vehicle queue in proximity to the first location and/or a vehicle queue length based on the inputs. The processor may further determine that a predefined condition may be met based on the count of vehicles and/or the vehicle queue length. The processor may determine a presence of a vehicle behind a point of interest in the vehicle queue based on the inputs responsive to determining that the predefined condition is met, and transmit an instruction to the vehicle to move to a second location responsive to determining the vehicle presence.

Abstract: Systems and methods for enhancing visibility while driving a vehicle are provided. When driving under adverse weather conditions, the driver's visibility of the road may be reduced. The driver may use an augmented reality device to aid in the view of the roadway. The augmented reality device works in conjunction with the vehicle to determine the type of environmental/weather condition that is causing the reduced visibility. Based on that, the vehicle and/or the augmented reality device may determine additional information using one or more of its sensors to augment the image displayed by the augmented reality device. The augmented image includes more details of the road and the environment surrounding the vehicle, thus providing the driver with enhanced visibility of the road and the surrounding environment.

Abstract: An access request can include a request to access a vehicle based on a first portable wireless token. Stored attributes can be retrieved for the first portable wireless token from a memory storing stored attributes for at least some of a plurality of portable wireless tokens. At least some of the stored attributes can identify an association to one of the portable wireless tokens integrated with a portable object having a non-vehicular function. When the retrieved attributes for the first portable wireless token identify the one of the portable wireless tokens integrated with the portable object, then it can be determined that the one of the portable wireless tokens integrated with the portable object is detected or not detected.

Abstract: Systems and methods for enhancing visibility while driving a vehicle are provided. When driving under adverse weather conditions, the driver's visibility of the road may be reduced. The driver may use an augmented reality device to aid in the view of the roadway. The augmented reality device works in conjunction with the vehicle to determine the type of environmental/weather condition that is causing the reduced visibility. Based on that, the vehicle and/or the augmented reality device may determine additional information using one or more of its sensors to augment the image displayed by the augmented reality device. The augmented image includes more details of the road and the environment surrounding the vehicle, thus providing the driver with enhanced visibility of the road and the surrounding environment.

Abstract: A vehicle including a battery and a processor is disclosed. The processor may determine that a state of charge (SoC) associated with the battery is less than a predefined threshold. The processor may switch ON a vehicle engine for a predefined time duration to charge the battery responsive to determining that the SoC is less than the predefined threshold. The processor may further adjust an operating condition of one or more vehicle components responsive to switching ON the vehicle engine.

Abstract: A vehicle including a plurality of lighting units and a processor is disclosed. The plurality of lighting units may be oriented on an exterior of the vehicle to illuminate areas proximate to the vehicle. The processor may identify that a vehicle speed is less than a predefined threshold value. The processor may further identify that a predefined condition is met associated with a vehicle user action or a presence of a specific object in proximity to the vehicle, when the vehicle speed is less than the predefined threshold value. Responsive to identifying that the predefined condition is met, the processor may identify an optimal lighting unit, from the plurality of lighting units, to illuminate the specific object, and automatically activate the optimal lighting unit.

Abstract: A vehicle may detect an entity within a specified distance of a vehicle, determine that the entity has breached an interior of the vehicle, and based on a status of a vehicle component, actuate the vehicle component in response to detecting the breach of the interior of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle including a first sensor, a second sensor, and a processor is disclosed. The processor may detect a vehicle engagement with a conveyor pulling system associated with a car wash facility. Responsive to detecting the vehicle engagement with the conveyor pulling system, the processor may obtain information associated with a foot pedal position of a foot pedal and a gear selector position of a gear selector from a first sensor and a second sensor, respectively. The processor may verify that the foot pedal is in a released position and the gear selector is in a neutral position based on the obtained information and cause the gear selector to remain in the neutral position while the vehicle is engaged with the conveyor pulling system.

Abstract: A computing device, e.g., in a vehicle, can receive a communication trigger for a heads-up display (HUD) in a vehicle to project light external to a vehicle. The device can then identify a projection parameter to visibly project the light external to the vehicle, e.g., beyond a viewing area on a projection screen in or on the vehicle, and can then cause the HUD to project the light from the HUD to be visible external to the vehicle in response to the communication trigger.

Abstract: A monitoring system for a vehicle environment includes a biometric sensor that captures biometric information of a participant, a database that stores biometric data of a security event cohort, and control circuitry in communication with the biometric sensor. The control circuitry is configured to compare the biometric information to the biometric data to detect one or more matches, communicate an indication of a result of the comparison of the biometric information to the biometric data in one of a first privacy mode and a second privacy mode, and select between the first privacy mode and the second privacy mode based on the result.

Abstract: A vehicle including a sensor unit and a processor is disclosed. The sensor unit may detect a presence of a user and predetermined items in the vehicle. The processor may determine that the user has entered the vehicle based on inputs obtained from the sensor unit. Responsive to determining that the user has entered the vehicle, the processor may determine that a predefined condition is met based on the inputs obtained from the sensor unit. The processor may determine that the predefined condition is met when one or more first items present in the vehicle do not match a user's predefined authorized item list or one or more second items that are preferred by the user are absent from the vehicle. The processor may further disable the vehicle from being shifted out of a park mode responsive to determining that the predefined condition is met.

Abstract: A vehicle including a tailgate, a sensor system, and a processor is disclosed. The sensor system may be configured to capture inputs associated with the tailgate. The processor may be configured to obtain a trigger signal, and determine an object presence on the tailgate based on the inputs obtained from the sensor system responsive to obtaining the trigger signal. The processor may further prevent a tailgate movement responsive determining the object presence.

Abstract: Systems and methods of performing a vehicle action based on an interior radar sensor that may be used to detect a user outside of the vehicle are provided. The interior radar sensor may be installed behind the center line of a headliner of the vehicle, and detect the user's head and/or an upper-body gesture through any window of the vehicle, e.g., upon detection of a key fob carried by the user outside the vehicle. Upon detection of a valid gesture, e.g., a predetermined pattern of movement, by the user, the vehicle action may be performed.

Abstract: A vehicle including a spare wheel and tire assembly is disclosed. The wheel and tire assembly may include a tire and a wheel. The vehicle may further include a battery cell mounted in the wheel and tire assembly. The battery cell may store and provide power. In some aspects, the battery cell may be removably mounted in the spare wheel and tire assembly. In other aspects, the battery cell may be integrated with the spare wheel and tire assembly.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a portable spare wheel and tire inductive charging device are provided. A portable spare wheel and tire inductive charging device includes a receiving coil that can be coupled to a transmitting coil of an inductive charging source to receive power from the inductive charging source and transfer that power to a vehicle. The spare wheel and tire inductive charging device may be connected to a vehicle via a power cable. The portable spare wheel and tire inductive charging device can be used by multiple vehicles to receive charge from a stationary inductive power source. The spare wheel and tire inductive charging device may also include a transmitter coil that couples to a receiver coil of the vehicle to transmit power to the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle-integrated projector projects an image onto a window of a vehicle including a layer of holographic film. Upon detecting a sensed condition indicative of a possible projection of the image onto a surface beyond the window, projection of the image is adjusted to diminish a visibility of the projection of the image beyond the window independent of headlight actuation.