Abstract: A method for a pilot vehicle for influencing a passing maneuver of at least one second vehicle approaching the pilot vehicle, including the steps: detecting surroundings of the pilot vehicle; identifying a passing intention of the at least one second vehicle; detecting at least one third vehicle on a passing trajectory of the at least one second vehicle; ascertaining and selecting at least one passing maneuver of the at least one second vehicle as a function of the at least one detected third vehicle. The method provides for the emission of at least one signal for controlling the at least one selected passing maneuver. Alternatively provided is a method for a second vehicle for influencing a planned passing maneuver of the second vehicle or a method for a third vehicle for influencing a planned passing maneuver of a second vehicle.

Abstract: A method, a device and a computer program for activating a secondary function of an occupant protection system, a vertical acceleration and a lateral acceleration being detected and evaluated and an instantaneous position of the vehicle being determined based on the vertical acceleration and the first lateral acceleration. In the process, a lifting-off of the vehicle and/or an impact of the vehicle on its wheels is detected. A secondary function is activated if an impact of the vehicle on its roof and/or if an impact of the vehicle on one side or an impact of the vehicle on its wheels is detected.

Abstract: A device and a method in a vehicle which is controlled in autonomous or highly-automated driving mode without intervention of the driver or in a manual driving mode by the driver of the vehicle, the device evaluating and storing data, and the device including a memory unit, in which data are recorded which at least include pieces of information about whether the autonomous or highly-automated driving mode was active or the manual driving mode was active at a collision point in time or up to shortly before the collision point in time. Sensor signals from driver-actuatable operating elements and from collision recognition units are evaluated.

Abstract: A method, a device and a computer program for activating a secondary function of an occupant protection system, a vertical acceleration and a lateral acceleration being detected and evaluated and an instantaneous position of the vehicle being determined based on the vertical acceleration and the first lateral acceleration. In the process, a lifting-off of the vehicle and/or an impact of the vehicle on its wheels is detected. A secondary function is activated if an impact of the vehicle on its roof and/or if an impact of the vehicle on one side or an impact of the vehicle on its wheels is detected.

Abstract: A method for controlling at least one assistance function in the event of a rollover of a vehicle. The vehicle includes at least one acceleration sensor with zero point feedback. The method includes reading in a sensor signal and ascertain or reading a feedback signal. The sensor signal represents acceleration values detected by the at least one acceleration sensor. The feedback signal represents control values for the zero point feedback of the at least one acceleration sensor. The method also includes determining an occurrence of a rollover as a function of a result of comparisons. Furthermore, the method includes providing a rollover signal for output to the at least one assistance function. The rollover signal represents a recognized rollover of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for a pilot vehicle for influencing a passing maneuver of at least one second vehicle approaching the pilot vehicle, including the steps: detecting surroundings of the pilot vehicle; identifying a passing intention of the at least one second vehicle; detecting at least one third vehicle on a passing trajectory of the at least one second vehicle; ascertaining and selecting at least one passing maneuver of the at least one second vehicle as a function of the at least one detected third vehicle. The method provides for the emission of at least one signal for controlling the at least one selected passing maneuver. Alternatively provided is a method for a second vehicle for influencing a planned passing maneuver of the second vehicle or a method for a third vehicle for influencing a planned passing maneuver of a second vehicle.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for detecting a malfunction of at least one sensor for controlling a restraining device of a vehicle. In this context, in a first step a vehicle state signal representing a vehicle state of the vehicle is read in. In a second step a fault detection function for detecting the malfunction using the vehicle state signal is changed in order to detect the malfunction with a sensitivity level which is dependent on the vehicle state.

Abstract: A method for operating a sensor includes continuously storing a first data of the sensor. The method further includes detecting of a fault of the sensor and permanently storing the first data of the sensor continuously stored before the detection of the fault. The method also includes recording and permanently storing a second data of the sensor after the detection of the fault.

Abstract: A method for controlling at least one assistance function in the event of a rollover of a vehicle. The vehicle includes at least one acceleration sensor with zero point feedback. The method includes reading in a sensor signal and ascertain or reading a feedback signal. The sensor signal represents acceleration values detected by the at least one acceleration sensor. The feedback signal represents control values for the zero point feedback of the at least one acceleration sensor. The method also includes determining an occurrence of a rollover as a function of a result of comparisons. Furthermore, the method includes providing a rollover signal for output to the at least one assistance function. The rollover signal represents a recognized rollover of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for detecting at least one pedestrian by a vehicle. The method includes at least one step of reading in and one step of processing. In the step of reading in, at least one pedestrian signal provided or output by a unit situated externally to the vehicle is read in, the signal representing a pedestrian situated in a pedestrian position. In the step of processing, the pedestrian signal is processed to provide a signal for detecting the pedestrian.

Abstract: A method for examining signals. The method comprises a step of reading in a signal (204), a step of comparing the signal (204) to an interference signal characteristic characterizing an interference signal in order to determine whether the signal (204) represents the interference signal, and a step of buffering the signal (204) at least for a predetermined time interval in order to obtain a buffered signal (222).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a sensor apparatus for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, having at least one sensor for detecting operational values of the vehicle while driving on a roadway, having a checking device for monitoring the functional capability of the at least one sensor. There is provision that the checking device has at least one communication device which is designed to detect a reference means in the surroundings of the vehicle during driving, and a control unit which compares an output signal of the sensor with an expected setpoint output signal as a function of a detected reference means, in order to determine the functional capability of the sensor.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for detecting a malfunction of at least one sensor for controlling a restraining device of a vehicle. In this context, in a first step a vehicle state signal representing a vehicle state of the vehicle is read in. In a second step a fault detection function for detecting the malfunction using the vehicle state signal is changed in order to detect the malfunction with a sensitivity level which is dependent on the vehicle state.

Abstract: A method for examining signals. The method comprises a step of reading in a signal (204), a step of comparing the signal (204) to an interference signal characteristic characterizing an interference signal in order to determine whether the signal (204) represents the interference signal, and a step of buffering the signal (204) at least for a predetermined time interval in order to obtain a buffered signal (222).