Abstract: A method for positioning a vehicle includes deriving an estimated position of the vehicle by way of a satellite signal received from the vehicle, receiving a correction signal from a second vehicle, and correcting the estimated position by way of the correction signal.

Abstract: A method for localizing a vehicle using vehicle-to-X communications is disclosed which provides improved position data. Signals from at least one object arranged outside a vehicle are received using a receiving unit arranged in the vehicle. A signal strength of the received signals is respectively measured and first position data of the vehicle is obtained by utilizing a determined position of using object. Second position data is determined based on the first position data. The signal strength or a change in the received signal strength is incorporated into the determination of the second position data.

Abstract: A method for localizing a vehicle using vehicle-to-X communications is disclosed which provides improved position data. Signals from at least one object arranged outside a vehicle are received using a receiving unit arranged in the vehicle. A signal strength of the received signals is respectively measured and first position data of the vehicle is obtained by utilizing a determined position of using object. Second position data is determined based on the first position data. The signal strength or a change in the received signal strength is incorporated into the determination of the second position data.

Abstract: A driver assistance system is disclosed which automatically control the high and low beam of a headlamp on a vehicle. The system includes a camera and an image evaluation unit configured to search images acquired by the camera for initial bright zones that correspond with an activated vehicle headlamp, and to switch the headlamp from a high beam to a low beam upon detecting both a first bright zone and a second bright zone that is larger and less bright than the image of the activated vehicle headlamp.

Abstract: A method for positioning a vehicle includes deriving an estimated position of the vehicle by way of a satellite signal received from the vehicle, receiving a correction signal from a second vehicle, and correcting the estimated position by way of the correction signal.

Abstract: A driving assistance apparatus for a motor vehicle for assistance with driving along narrow roadways is provided. The apparatus includes a data acquisition unit for acquiring route data while driving on a route obtained from wheel and steering angle sensors, a trajectory storage unit for recording the route data, and a triggering unit for triggering the vehicle based on the route data. The apparatus is coupled to a satellite navigation receiver for determining boundary value position data at the time of commencement and/or end of the route. A storage unit stores the boundary value position data for the route data. An approach checking unit checks whether the vehicle is approaching the commencement or end of the route based on the boundary value position data and generates a position approach signal if the motor vehicle is approaching the commencement or end of the route.

Abstract: An assistance system is provided for a motor vehicle that includes, but is not limited to an activation device, which switches the assistance system over into a beginner mode, a capturing device, which determines a curve radius located ahead of a road travelled by the motor vehicle, and a processing device, which from the curve radius located ahead and a speed of the motor vehicle in the beginner mode generates a signal in the case the speed of the motor vehicle when travelling through the curve radius located ahead exceeds a predetermined maximum lateral acceleration. A method is also provided for controlling a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A driver assistance system is disclosed which automatically control the high and low beam of a headlamp on a vehicle. The system includes a camera and an image evaluation unit configured to search images acquired by the camera for initial bright zones that correspond with an activated vehicle headlamp, and to switch the headlamp from a high beam to a low beam upon detecting both a first bright zone and a second bright zone that is larger and less bright than the image of the activated vehicle headlamp.

Abstract: A method is provided for operating a vehicle. The method comprises determining whether at least one occupant of the vehicle is moving at least one body part based on data collected by at least one ultrasonic sensor arranged in the vehicle. If it is determined that at least one occupant of the vehicle is moving at least one body part, the movement is classified based on the data collected by the at least one ultrasonic sensor and a determination is made as to whether the movement corresponds to a predefined movement type from a plurality of predefined movement types. If it is determined that at the movement corresponds to a predefined movement type from a plurality of predefined movement types, at least one component of the vehicle is adapted automatically depending on the predefined movement type.

Abstract: An assistance system is provided for a motor vehicle that includes, but is not limited to an activation device, which switches the assistance system over into a beginner mode, a capturing device, which determines a curve radius located ahead of a road travelled by the motor vehicle, and a processing device, which from the curve radius located ahead and a speed of the motor vehicle in the beginner mode generates a signal in the case the speed of the motor vehicle when travelling through the curve radius located ahead exceeds a predetermined maximum lateral acceleration. A method is also provided for controlling a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A driving assistance apparatus for a motor vehicle for assistance with driving along narrow roadways is provided. The apparatus includes a data acquisition unit for acquiring route data while driving on a route obtained from wheel and steering angle sensors, a trajectory storage unit for recording the route data, and a triggering unit for triggering the vehicle based on the route data. The apparatus is coupled to a satellite navigation receiver for determining boundary value position data at the time of commencement and/or end of the route. A storage unit stores the boundary value position data for the route data. An approach checking unit checks whether the vehicle is approaching the commencement or end of the route based on the boundary value position data and generates a position approach signal if the motor vehicle is approaching the commencement or end of the route.

Abstract: A driving assistance apparatus for a motor vehicle for assistance with driving along narrow roadways is provided. The apparatus includes a data acquisition unit for acquiring route data on the route to be obtained from wheel and steering angle sensors, a trajectory storage unit for recording the route data of the data acquisition unit, and a triggering unit for triggering the motor vehicle on a basis of the data recorded route data recorded by the trajectory storage unit. A satellite navigation unit determines an absolute position of the motor vehicle and digital map data with position attribute data for checking whether the motor vehicle is located in a vicinity of road areas with restricted scope for navigation and in such a case suggests recording of a trajectory to a driver of the motor vehicle or executes the recording of the trajectory in an automated manner.