Abstract: In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a system is provided that includes a sensor system configured to generate sensor data associated with a seat of a vehicle; and a processor communicatively coupled to the sensor system and configured to determine, from the sensor data, a baseline position of a child seat sitting on the seat of the vehicle, determine, from the sensor data, a displacement of the child seat from the baseline position, and selectively generate notification data based on the displacement.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for interpreting traffic information for a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes: collecting, by a processor, sensor data from at least one first sensor device of the vehicle; determining, by the processor, at least one relevant object within the sensor data based on a window defined by a plurality of ranges and associated elevations, wherein the plurality of ranges and associated elevations are defined relative to the at least one first sensor device; determining, by the processor, a confidence score of the at least one relevant object based on an identification of at least one pattern of activity of other objects associated with an intersection; determining, by the processor, a subset of sensor data from at least one second sensor of the vehicle based on the confidence score of the relevant object; and generating, by the processor, traffic device data for use in controlling the vehicle based on an evaluation of the subset of sensor data.

Abstract: A radar signal processing method for improved occupant vital monitoring includes a method for detecting vital signs using at least one radar sensor mounted to a vehicle. The method includes detecting a plurality of target candidates using the at least one radar sensor, analyzing the plurality of target candidates to generate a list of targets, steering the at least one radar sensor towards the target using the angle of arrival to the target, and detecting a vital signal of the target based on the range using the at least one radar sensor.

Abstract: A method for controlling an airbag aboard a motor vehicle includes measuring a respective position of landmark points on an occupant of the motor vehicle using a sensor suite. The method includes receiving occupant landmark signals from the sensor suite, with the signals being indicative of the respective positions of the landmark points. A trajectory of the occupant is predicted, via the controller, using the occupant landmark signals. A controller adjusts a restraint capacity setting of the airbag in response to the predicted occupant trajectory. A motor vehicle includes a vehicle body, an airbag, a sensor suite, and a controller operable for controlling a restraint capacity setting of the airbag using the method. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium includes an instruction set that is executed to perform the method.

Abstract: In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a system is provided that includes a sensor system configured to generate sensor data associated with a seat of a vehicle; and a processor communicatively coupled to the sensor system and configured to determine, from the sensor data, a baseline position of a child seat sitting on the seat of the vehicle, determine, from the sensor data, a displacement of the child seat from the baseline position, and selectively generate notification data based on the displacement.

Abstract: Systems and methods implemented in a vehicle involve obtaining elevation information and determining a change in elevation of the vehicle. A method includes determining that the change in elevation indicates an increase or a decrease in the elevation of the vehicle. The method also includes adjusting, for a radar system of the vehicle, a range of detection or a detection threshold that defines a minimum reflected energy required to declare a detection based on the determining that the change in elevation indicates the increase or the decrease in the elevation of the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods implemented in a vehicle involve obtaining elevation information and determining a change in elevation of the vehicle. A method includes determining that the change in elevation indicates an increase or a decrease in the elevation of the vehicle. The method also includes adjusting, for a radar system of the vehicle, a range of detection or a detection threshold that defines a minimum reflected energy required to declare a detection based on the determining that the change in elevation indicates the increase or the decrease in the elevation of the vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method of providing elevation information to a vehicle, the method including: maintaining a map matching software system at a remote server facility, wherein the remote software system includes a geographical map database storing geographical maps; receiving an elevation correction request from the vehicle, wherein the elevation correction request includes current vehicle location information; in response to receiving the elevation correction request from the vehicle, extracting elevation information from the geographical maps based at least in part on the current vehicle location information; and after extracting the elevation information from the geographical maps, sending the extracted elevation information to the vehicle, wherein the extracted elevation information includes elevation information concerning an area at or near the vehicle or along a pathway of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining an error in global navigation information are provided. The apparatus includes at least one memory including computer executable instructions and at least one processor configured to read and execute the computer executable instructions. The computer executable instructions causing the at least one processor to detect a position based on a global navigation information, determine at least one from among a lateral error and longitudinal error at the detected position based on high resolution mapping data, determine an adjustment value based on determined at least one from among the lateral error and the longitudinal error, and transmit or store the adjustment value and the detected position corresponding to the adjustment value.

Abstract: A system and method for communicating with a plurality of vehicles. The method includes receiving route information from a plurality of telematics units installed into each of the vehicles. The information may be collected as the vehicles are traveling along a vehicle route. The method further includes determining an eligibility of the vehicle route for use with a semi-autonomous driving system of the vehicles from at least the received route information. The method may also include communicating the eligibility of the vehicle route to the vehicles. The system includes a plurality of telematics units configured to collect route information as the vehicles are traveling along a vehicle route. The system further includes a database in communication with the plurality of telematics units. The database includes an eligibility of the vehicle route for use with a super cruise system of the vehicles.

Abstract: A system including: a memory configured to include one or more executable instructions, a controller configured to execute the executable instructions, a vehicle including a vehicle system and an antenna system, the vehicle system configured to generate vehicle location data, the antenna system configured to implement the beamforming tactics based on received angle of arrival information so as to create a directed communication link with one or more transceiving devices, a localization data module configured to produce angle of arrival information for one or more select locations; and where the executable instructions enable the controller to: receive vehicle location data communicated from the vehicle; based on the vehicle location data, perform the localization data module to produce angle of arrival information for the one or more select locations; communicate the angle of arrival information for each of the one or more select locations to the vehicle system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining an error in global navigation information are provided. The apparatus includes at least one memory including computer executable instructions and at least one processor configured to read and execute the computer executable instructions. The computer executable instructions causing the at least one processor to detect a position based on a global navigation information, determine at least one from among a lateral error and longitudinal error at the detected position based on high resolution mapping data, determine an adjustment value based on determined at least one from among the lateral error and the longitudinal error, and transmit or store the adjustment value and the detected position corresponding to the adjustment value.

Abstract: A system and method for communicating with a plurality of vehicles. The method includes receiving route information from a plurality of telematics units installed into each of the vehicles. The information may be collected as the vehicles are traveling along a vehicle route. The method further includes determining an eligibility of the vehicle route for use with a semi-autonomous driving system of the vehicles from at least the received route information. The method may also include communicating the eligibility of the vehicle route to the vehicles. The system includes a plurality of telematics units configured to collect route information as the vehicles are traveling along a vehicle route. The system further includes a database in communication with the plurality of telematics units. The database includes an eligibility of the vehicle route for use with a super cruise system of the vehicles.