Abstract: A driving system is operatable at least in a first automated driving mode with automated longitudinal and/or lateral control, and in a different second automated driving mode with automated longitudinal and/or lateral control. The driving system has a steering wheel display with luminous elements for illuminating the steering wheel, which can be operated in different illumination states that are distinguishable by the driver. The luminous elements may illuminate the steering wheel rim, and are typically integrated into the steering wheel rim. The driving system specifies which illumination state of the different illumination states the steering wheel display has. The driving system specifies that, during operation of the driving system in the first driving mode, the steering wheel display is illuminated in a first illumination state.

Abstract: A driving system for an automated drive for a motor vehicle has an indicator for marking regions on the steering wheel, in particular on the steering wheel rim. The indicator is preferably an optical steering wheel display which is integrated into the steering wheel rim for example. During an automated drive, the driving system is designed to ascertain that the vehicle has approached an end of the automated drive lying ahead in such a manner that a first approach condition has been satisfied. If the system has ascertained that the vehicle has approached the end of the automated drive in such a manner that the approach condition has been satisfied, the indicator for marking regions on the steering wheel are actuated in response thereto such that a left and a right marking region on the steering wheel are marked. The driver is thus prompted to position their hands on the marked regions of the steering wheel in order to take over the task of driving.

Abstract: A driving system for an automated drive for a motor vehicle includes a steering wheel display with a lighting strip structure. The lighting strip structure of the steering wheel display is luminous in a defined lighting color for a duration which can be modified according to the actuation. The driving system is designed to control the steering wheel display such that the lighting strip structure is luminous in the lighting color over a starting length during the automated drive. Upon approaching an end of the automated drive lying ahead, the driving system determines that the vehicle has approached an end point of the automated drive lying ahead in such a manner that a specified approach condition has been satisfied.

Abstract: A driving system for an automated drive for a motor vehicle has an indicator for marking regions on the steering wheel, in particular on the steering wheel rim. The indicator is preferably an optical steering wheel display which is integrated into the steering wheel rim for example. During an automated drive, the driving system is designed to ascertain that the vehicle has approached an end of the automated drive lying ahead in such a manner that a first approach condition has been satisfied. If the system has ascertained that the vehicle has approached the end of the automated drive in such a manner that the approach condition has been satisfied, the indicator for marking regions on the steering wheel are actuated in response thereto such that a left and a right marking region on the steering wheel are marked. The driver is thus prompted to position their hands on the marked regions of the steering wheel in order to take over the task of driving.

Abstract: A driving system for an automated drive for a motor vehicle includes a steering wheel display with a lighting strip structure. The lighting strip structure of the steering wheel display is luminous in a defined lighting color for a duration which can be modified according to the actuation. The driving system is designed to control the steering wheel display such that the lighting strip structure is luminous in the lighting color over a starting length during the automated drive. Upon approaching an end of the automated drive lying ahead, the driving system determines that the vehicle has approached an end point of the automated drive lying ahead in such a manner that a specified approach condition has been satisfied.

Abstract: A driving system is operatable at least in a first automated driving mode with automated longitudinal and/or lateral control, and in a different second automated driving mode with automated longitudinal and/or lateral control. The driving system has a steering wheel display with luminous elements for illuminating the steering wheel, which can be operated in different illumination states that are distinguishable by the driver. The luminous elements may illuminate the steering wheel rim, and are typically integrated into the steering wheel rim. The driving system specifies which illumination state of the different illumination states the steering wheel display has. The driving system specifies that, during operation of the driving system in the first driving mode, the steering wheel display is illuminated in a first illumination state.

Abstract: A user interface device is configured to select an operating mode for an automated drive in a motor vehicle. The user interface device has a switching device to switch over between different driving automation stages of a motor vehicle, a selection device to determine at least one driving parameter in order to configure the driving automation stage selected by the switching device, and a display device which interacts with the selection device in order to display available selection possibilities for the at least one driving parameter when configuring the selected driving automation stage. It is thus possible to select and configure one of multiple driving automation stages of the motor vehicle even in the event of a plurality of such stages and configuration possibilities for the stages using a simple and space-saving operating design with only two different input types; namely, the switch-over between the driving automation stages and the configuration process using the selection device.

Abstract: A motor vehicle with a device for influencing the viewing direction of the driver has a hazard detection and warning output device and a display unit for displaying information contents and/or entertainment contents. The display unit is arranged essentially centrally in the dashboard of the motor vehicle. The passenger compartment of the motor vehicle has a lighting device that is suitable for outputting a dynamic light animation and extends essentially from the display unit to the driver's field of vision on the windshield of the motor vehicle. A light animation that constitutes a movement of light in the direction of the driver's field of vision can be outputted, in order to output a warning about a hazard that relates to or could relate to what is happening on the road in front of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, has a device for influencing the attention of the driver. The vehicle includes a display unit for displaying information content. The vehicle includes a central operating panel associated with the display unit. The vehicle includes a system for detecting a danger in traffic. The vehicle includes a system for issuing a warning regarding a detected danger, and the vehicle further includes a computing unit. The computing unit ascertains a viewing probability of the driver looking in the direction of the display unit during an operating sequence and at a viewing point in time. The computing unit takes the interaction of the driver with the vehicle into consideration for ascertaining the viewing probability. The warning is issued as a function of the ascertained viewing probability.

Abstract: A vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, has a device for influencing the attention of the driver. The vehicle includes a display unit for displaying information content. The vehicle includes a central operating panel associated with the display unit. The vehicle includes a system for detecting a danger in traffic. The vehicle includes a system for issuing a warning regarding a detected danger, and the vehicle further includes a computing unit. The computing unit ascertains a viewing probability of the driver looking in the direction of the display unit during an operating sequence and at a viewing point in time. The computing unit takes the interaction of the driver with the vehicle into consideration for ascertaining the viewing probability. The warning is issued as a function of the ascertained viewing probability.

Abstract: A door latch arrangement (10) includes a latch bolt (12) releasably retainable in a closed position by a pawl (14). The pawl is connected to an inside release member (26) by a first transmission path (28). The first transmission path is interruptible by operation of a first actuator (32). The pawl is further connected to an outside release member (16) by a second transmission path (18), the second transmission path being interruptible by operation of a second actuator (22). The door latch arrangement further includes a detection device for detecting when the inside release member is operated. The first and second actuators are controlled by a control device (36), operable in response to signals from the detection device to provide for override unlocking.

Abstract: A latch arrangement including a latch bolt having at least an open and closed position for releasably retaining a striker in use, the latch bolt being releasably held in at least a closed position by a pawl, the pawl being operably connected to an actuator by a transmission path, such that powered actuation of the actuator causes the pawl to release the latch bolt for opening, the latch arrangement further including means operable to return the actuator to a rest position, independent of movement of the pawl, wherein there is a lost motion connection in the transmission path to provide for the return of the actuator to the rest position independent of movement of the pawl, the lost motion connection being in the form of an abutment on a nut in lost motion connection with a further abutment of the transmission path.

Abstract: A door latch arrangement (10) including a latch bolt (12) releasably retainable in a closed position by a pawl (14). The pawl is connected to an inside release member (26) by a first transmission path (28). The first transmission path is interruptible by operation of a first actuator (32). The pawl is further connected to an outside release member (16) by a second transmission path (18), the second transmission path being interruptible by operation of a second actuator (22). The door latch arrangement further includes a detection device for detecting when the inside release member is operated. The first and second actuators are controlled by a control device (36), operable in response to signals from the detection device to provide for override unlocking.

Abstract: A latch arrangement including a latch bolt having at least an open and closed position for releasably retaining a striker in use, the latch bolt being releasably held in at least a closed position by a pawl, the pawl being operably connected to an actuator by a transmission path, such that powered actuation of the actuator causes the pawl to release the latch bolt for opening, the latch arrangement further including means operable to return the actuator to a rest position, independent of movement of the pawl, wherein there is a lost motion connection in the transmission path to provide for the return of the actuator to the rest position independent of movement of the pawl, the lost motion connection being in the form of an abutment on a nut in lost motion connection with a further abutment of the transmission path.

Abstract: A pipe joint is made up of a female pipe end with a conically shaped engagement surface and a male pipe end with a corresponding conically shaped engagement surface engageable with the engagement surface of the female pipe end. The combination of the female and male pipe ends form a sealed chamber. By maintaining a vacuum within the chamber the pipe ends can be placed in tightly fitting contact and by introducing a pressurized medium within the chamber the contact between the pipe ends can be broken.