Abstract: A human-machine interface device includes a touch panel having a front surface intended to be visible to a user and a rear surface, the touch panel being configured to detect an interaction of the user with the touch panel and being resiliently deformable, and a plurality of actuators arranged behind the touch panel, each actuator being controllable between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration wherein the actuator deforms an area of the touch panel located opposite the actuator by forming a bump protruding from the front surface of the touch panel. The human-machine interface device has at least one configuration wherein several actuators in the extended position together define a single control element protruding from the front surface of the touch panel.

Abstract: An image capture device having a housing containing a first image capture apparatus configured to acquire images in a first wavelength range, the first image capture apparatus being a thermal camera or a thermal photographic apparatus, a second image capture apparatus configured to acquire images in a second wavelength range disjoint from the first wavelength range, and an illumination system for emitting radiation in the second wavelength range. The image capture device includes a thermal isolation partition interposed between the first image capture apparatus and the illumination system so as to thermally isolate the first image capture apparatus from the illumination system.

Abstract: An electronic device for monitoring the behavior of a driver is adapted to be carried on board a vehicle and to be connected to a sensor of at least one image of the driver's head and to at least one light source positioned within a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The monitoring device includes: a module for detecting abnormal behavior of the driver, from at least one image of his head acquired by the image sensor(s); a stimulation module configured, following the detection of said abnormal behavior, to command the emission of at least one light signal by switching on at least one respective light source according to an initial stimulation level; and a module for evaluating a reaction of the driver, on the basis of at least one image of the driver's head following the emission of the light signal(s).

Abstract: A method for transmitting computer content of a transmitting communication terminal to a display screen arranged in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The method includes the following steps: a) determining the identifications of the zones wherein the transmitting communication terminal and a destination communication terminal are located, b) coupling the transmitting communication terminal to a display screen, c) storing an identification of the transmitting communication terminal and an identification of the destination communication terminal according to the coupling step, d) generating a request to transmit computer content to the destination communication terminal, e) determining the identification of the display screen located in the zone wherein the destination terminal is located, and f) transmitting the computer content to the display screen coupled to the destination communication terminal.

Abstract: An intrusion detection system for a vehicle includes a radar sensor, a calculator, and an alarm system adapted to generate an alarm, the radar sensor being adapted to detect the presence of a body within the vehicle, the calculator being adapted to categorize each detected body as either a “human” category or an “other” category and to trigger the alarm system only when at least one of the detected body(ies) is categorized as “human”. Also included is an associated vehicle and method.

Abstract: A system for optimizing the positioning of a vehicle seat includes: a module for obtaining and saving at least one morphological parameter of a passenger on the seat; a seat positioning adjustment module having at least one sensor within the vehicle, controlling the positioning; and a module for determining the positioning adjustment to be applied as a function of the morphological parameter. The system is configured to: determine at least one adjustment change that optimises passenger comfort to be applied during vehicle operation, automatically alter the position of the seat to achieve the adjustment change, or signal the passenger of the adjustment change to be applied, via an interaction module, and guide the passenger to manually achieve the adjustment change, via a predetermined sound or light signal.

Abstract: An electronic device for monitoring the behavior of a driver is adapted to be carried on board a vehicle and to be connected to a sensor of at least one image of the driver's head and to at least one light source positioned within a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The monitoring device includes: a module for detecting abnormal behavior of the driver, from at least one image of his head acquired by the image sensor(s); a stimulation module configured, following the detection of said abnormal behavior, to command the emission of at least one light signal by switching on at least one respective light source according to an initial stimulation level; and a module for evaluating a reaction of the driver, on the basis of at least one image of the driver's head following the emission of the light signal(s).

Abstract: A detection system designed to be mounted in a first vehicle. The detection system has a detection device configured to detect the presence of a second vehicle in a detection zone of the first vehicle, an alert device configured to generate a first stimulus perceptible by the driver of the first vehicle if a second vehicle is present in the detection zone, and a monitoring device configured to detect a reaction by the driver of the first vehicle in response to the first stimulus. The alert device is configured to generate a second stimulus in case of reaction by the driver of the first vehicle in reaction to the first stimulus.

Abstract: A detection system that includes: an image capture apparatus configured to capture images of a scene located in the passenger compartment and a projection system configured to project structured light on the scene. The projection system has at least one projection device, each projection device being separate from the image capture apparatus so as to be mounted in the passenger compartment while being offset relative to the image capture apparatus. Each projection device is configured to project at least one structured light pattern. The detection system further includes an electronic control unit configured to analyze images captured using the image capture apparatus during the projection of one or several structured light pattern(s).

Abstract: An intrusion detection system for a vehicle includes a radar sensor, a calculator, and an alarm system adapted to generate an alarm, the radar sensor being adapted to detect the presence of a body within the vehicle, the calculator being adapted to categorize each detected body as either a “human” category or an “other” category and to trigger the alarm system only when at least one of the detected body(ies) is categorized as “human”. Also included is an associated vehicle and method.

Abstract: An image capture device having a housing containing a first image capture apparatus configured to acquire images in a first wavelength range, the first image capture apparatus being a thermal camera or a thermal photographic apparatus, a second image capture apparatus configured to acquire images in a second wavelength range disjoint from the first wavelength range, and an illumination system for emitting radiation in the second wavelength range. The image capture device includes a thermal isolation partition interposed between the first image capture apparatus and the illumination system so as to thermally isolate the first image capture apparatus from the illumination system.

Abstract: A method for customizing and activating a personal virtual assistant (PVA) in a motor vehicle. The method includes: activating a PVA management system, determining a customized mode of use of the personal virtual assistant, and activating the customized mode of use of the personal virtual assistant. A device for carrying out the method is also included.

Abstract: A vehicle trim includes a support, a display screen fixed on the support, and a covering that covers the screen, the covering having a visible front face and a back face turned toward the screen. An image generated by the screen is visible on the front face of the covering. The covering has an optical layer applied on the screen with no empty space between the optical layer and the screen.

Abstract: A private audio system for a 3d like sound experience for a vehicle passenger comprising: at least one acoustic sound emitter configured to transmit sound from an audio source in an audio frequency; at least one ultrasonic speaker configured to transmit an audio beam from an audio source, wherein the audio beam is orientable relative to the passenger; a passenger monitoring unit configured to track a location of a passenger's head; a signal processor configured to detect the location of the passenger's ears and to control the orientation of the ultrasound audio beam based on information provided by the passenger monitoring unit.

Abstract: A method for detecting yawning of a driver in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The method includes: capturing images of at least part of the face of the driver, analyzing the images captured by an image analysis module in order to detect an opening of the driver's mouth, recording sound in the passenger compartment of the vehicle using at least one microphone, detecting a yawn of the driver using a yawn detection module based on the results of the image analysis and the sound recording, an opening of the mouth potentially corresponding to a yawn being considered an actual yawn if it is done in combination with a sound level in the passenger compartment, during the opening of the mouth, below a determined sound threshold.

Abstract: A detection system designed to be mounted in a first vehicle. The detection system has a detection device configured to detect the presence of a second vehicle in a detection zone of the first vehicle, an alert device configured to generate a first stimulus perceptible by the driver of the first vehicle if a second vehicle is present in the detection zone, and a monitoring device configured to detect a reaction by the driver of the first vehicle in response to the first stimulus. The alert device is configured to generate a second stimulus in case of reaction by the driver of the first vehicle in reaction to the first stimulus.

Abstract: A method for commanding a plurality of virtual personal assistants, the commanding method being carried out by a control system, the control system being adapted to communicate with each virtual personal assistant, the control system in particular being a control system embedded in a vehicle. The method includes the steps of: receiving a request from a user, the request including a message; selecting a virtual personal assistant as a function of the message; obtaining a selected virtual personal assistant; and sending a command to the selected virtual personal assistant.

Abstract: A vehicle stowage assembly having a housing, a door and a retaining device. The housing has an opening. The door is movable between a closed position and an open position. The retaining device includes a ferromagnetic element, a permanent magnet, an electromagnet, a control unit and a detection device. The electromagnet is magnetically coupled to the ferromagnetic element and/or to the permanent magnet. The control unit controls the electromagnet the electromagnet to reduce the magnetic attraction between the housing and the door to a stop value of less than the nominal value during a stopping period following the detection of the arrival of the door near the closed position. The detection device is able to supply a signal representing the arrival of the door in the closed position to the control unit.

Abstract: A private audio system for a 3D like sound experience for a vehicle passenger comprising: at least one acoustic sound emitter configured to transmit sound from an audio source in an audio frequency; at least one ultrasonic speaker configured to transmit an audio beam from an audio source, wherein the audio beam is orientable relative to the passenger; a passenger monitoring unit configured to track a location of a passenger's head; a signal processor configured to detect the location of the passenger's ears and to control the orientation of the ultrasound audio beam based on information provided by the passenger monitoring unit.

Abstract: A command mechanism for vehicle includes: a support having a contact surface; a detection mechanism configured to detect a finger of a user in command position pressing on the contact surface; and a vibration mechanism that is configured to generate a distant-approach vibration when the detection mechanism detects the presence of the element at the first distance from the contact surface and a more intense, close-approach vibration when the detection mechanism detects the presence of the element at a second distance from the contact surface.