Abstract: A vehicle system and method for remotely controlling a host vehicle. The vehicle system is provided with at least one sensor for generating high-resolution data indicative of an environment external to a host vehicle, and a processor in communication with the at least one sensor. The processor is programmed to generate low-resolution data based on the high-resolution data, and to control at least one vehicle actuator based on a driver command. At least one transceiver provides the low-resolution data to, and receives the driver command from, a remote driving system.

Abstract: A vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication system is provided with a user interface for displaying content within a host vehicle and at least one transceiver to receive input indicative of the host vehicle turning at an upcoming intersection, and input indicative of driving conditions within a region between a remote vehicle and the upcoming intersection. A processor is programmed to determine a passing maneuver feasibility based on the driving conditions in response to the host vehicle initiating a passing maneuver relative to the remote vehicle, and to generate a driver assist message on the user interface based on the passing maneuver feasibility.

Abstract: A system, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium for collaborative perception among vehicles using vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications. The system includes a V2X communication system, a sensor system, and a controller to be mounted in the host vehicle. The controller is configured to receive data from the sensor system of the host vehicle and detect a vulnerable road user based on the received sensor data. The controller is further configured to transmit, via the host vehicle V2X communication system, V2X communications based on the received sensor system data to a first remote vehicle equipped with a V2X communication system, the V2X communications including information relating to the detected vulnerable road user.

Abstract: A vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication system is provided with a user interface to display content and adapted to mount within a host vehicle (HV). At least one transceiver receives input indicative of a motorcycle position by V2X communication; and receives input indicative of an HV position and an HV turn signal status. A processor is programmed to: generate content on the user interface representing the HV; determine a time-to-contact (TTC) between the HV and a motorcycle based on the input; and generate a warning message on the user interface indicative of the motorcycle position relative to the HV in response to the HV turn signal status and the TTC being less than a threshold TTC value.

Abstract: A system for providing driver behavior feedback to driver of a host vehicle in a lane of a roadway may include a sensor to be mounted in the host vehicle for detecting a remote vehicle in front of the host vehicle in the lane and, upon detecting the remote vehicle, generating a remote vehicle detection signal. The system may also include controller to be mounted in the host vehicle, wherein the controller, in response to receipt of the remote vehicle detection signal, is configured to repeatedly determine a time to collision between the host vehicle and the remote vehicle, compare each determined time to collision to a threshold time, and generate a driver feedback signal for use in providing an indication to the host vehicle driver of a measure of host vehicle driver behavior based on a number of times the determined time to collision exceeds the threshold time.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a computer-implemented method for controlling a vehicle and includes determining a current environment of the vehicle based on a current location of the vehicle, and detecting vulnerable road users (VRUs) disposed in proximity to the vehicle based on messages communicated using a vehicular communications network. The method includes modifying a collision warning system of the vehicle according to the current environment of the vehicle and a number of the detected VRUs.

Abstract: A system and method to enhance pedestrian safety that include accessing pedestrian data and vehicle system data and determining a current location and a speed of a vehicle based on the vehicle system data. The system and method also include determining a current location and a speed of a pedestrian based on the pedestrian data and building at least one vehicle polygon that represents a predicted path of the vehicle. The system and method additionally include building at least one pedestrian polygon that represents a predicted path of the pedestrian. The system and method further include determining if the at least one pedestrian polygon intersects the at least one vehicle polygon and actuating a warning based on an intersection of the at least one pedestrian polygon with the at least one vehicle polygon.

Abstract: A system and method to enhance pedestrian safety that include accessing pedestrian data and vehicle system data and determining a current location and a speed of a vehicle based on the vehicle system data. The system and method also include determining a current location and a speed of a pedestrian based on the pedestrian data and building at least one vehicle polygon that represents a predicted path of the vehicle. The system and method additionally include building at least one pedestrian polygon that represents a predicted path of the pedestrian. The system and method further include determining if the at least one pedestrian polygon intersects the at least one vehicle polygon and actuating a warning based on an intersection of the at least one pedestrian polygon with the at least one vehicle polygon.

Abstract: A vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) communication system and method of operating same including acquiring V2P parameters from at least one of a first V2P device associated with a user or a second V2P device integrated with a vehicle associated with the user. Detecting a pedestrian state transition of the user based on the V2P parameters. The pedestrian state transition indicates at least one of a change in a classification of the user from a pedestrian state to a driver state or a change in the classification of the user from a driver state to a pedestrian state. Further, the method includes warning to at least one of the user or one or more entities in proximity to the user using the V2P parameters, the pedestrian state transition, and the vehicle parameters.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a computer-implemented method for controlling a vehicle and includes determining a current environment of the vehicle based on a current location of the vehicle, and detecting vulnerable road users (VRUs) disposed in proximity to the vehicle based on messages communicated using a vehicular communications network. The method includes modifying a collision warning system of the vehicle according to the current environment of the vehicle and a number of the detected VRUs.

Abstract: A vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) communication system and method of operating same including acquiring V2P parameters from at least one of a first V2P device associated with a user or a second V2P device integrated with a vehicle associated with the user. Detecting a pedestrian state transition of the user based on the V2P parameters. The pedestrian state transition indicates at least one of a change in a classification of the user from a pedestrian state to a driver state or a change in the classification of the user from a driver state to a pedestrian state. Further, the method includes warning to at least one of the user or one or more entities in proximity to the user using the V2P parameters, the pedestrian state transition, and the vehicle parameters.

Abstract: The systems and methods are directed to a vehicle control system for use with: a vehicle communications network, at least one source of pedestrian data relevant to at least one pedestrian's location, and at least one source of vehicle system data relevant to the vehicle's location and movement. The control system can include a processor that is configured to determine a vehicle's current location and speed based on the vehicle system data, build a predetermined number of vehicle polygons hardcoded into an application for representing a predicted path of the vehicle, build at least one pedestrian polygon representing a predicted path for at least one pedestrian detected in pedestrian data, and define a plurality of warning zones based on the vehicle polygons, and determine if one or more of the pedestrian polygons intersects at least one of the predetermined number of hardcoded vehicle polygons.

Abstract: A vehicular communications network for use with at least one source of historical path data relevant to historical conditions of a vehicular path, at least one source of current path data relevant to current conditions of the path, and vehicle location data relevant to a vehicle's location on the path. The vehicular communications network can include a processor that is configured to: access the historical path data, the current path data, and the vehicle location data, determine the vehicle's current location based on the vehicle location data, determine a path pattern relevant to the determined vehicle current location based on the historical path data, and predict an anticipated path condition based on the determined path pattern and the current path data. A driver vehicle interface can be configured to communicate the anticipated path condition to the vehicle operator.

Abstract: The systems and methods are directed to a vehicle control system for use with: a vehicle communications network, at least one source of pedestrian data relevant to at least one pedestrian's location, and at least one source of vehicle system data relevant to the vehicle's location and movement. The control system can include a processor that is configured to determine a vehicle's current location and speed based on the vehicle system data, build a predetermined number of vehicle polygons hardcoded into an application for representing a predicted path of the vehicle, build at least one pedestrian polygon representing a predicted path for at least one pedestrian detected in pedestrian data, and define a plurality of warning zones based on the vehicle polygons, and determine if one or more of the pedestrian polygons intersects at least one of the predetermined number of hardcoded vehicle polygons.

Abstract: The systems and methods are directed to a vehicle control system for use with: a vehicle communications network, at least one source of pedestrian data relevant to at least one pedestrian's location, and at least one source of vehicle system data relevant to the vehicle's location and movement. The control system can include a processor that is configured to determine a vehicle's current location and speed based on the vehicle system data, build a predetermined number of vehicle polygons hardcoded into an application for representing a predicted path of the vehicle, build at least one pedestrian polygon representing a predicted path for at least one pedestrian detected in pedestrian data, and define a plurality of warning zones based on the vehicle polygons, and determine if one or more of the pedestrian polygons intersects at least one of the predetermined number of hardcoded vehicle polygons.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a vehicular communications network for use with at least one source of historical path data relevant to historical conditions of a vehicular path, at least one source of current path data relevant to current conditions of the path, and vehicle location data relevant to a vehicle's location on the path. The vehicular communications network can include a processor that is configured to: access the historical path data, the current path data, and the vehicle location data, determine the vehicle's current location based on the vehicle location data, determine a path pattern relevant to the determined vehicle current location based on the historical path data, and predict an anticipated path condition based on the determined path pattern and the current path data. A communicator can be configured to communicate the anticipated path condition to the vehicle operator.

Abstract: A vehicle system is in communication with a mobile device. The vehicle system receives information from the mobile device and determines the quality of the information. If the quality of the information is acceptable, the vehicle system may use the information from the mobile device. In addition, the quality of the information may be used to determine if the information should be sent to other vehicles.

Abstract: A system includes a primary vehicle operable by a driver. The driver is associated with a first device having a plurality of features with which the driver may interact. The system further includes a second device integral with the primary vehicle and in communication with the first device. The second device is configured to detect an interaction between the driver and at least one of the features of the first device, and calculate a driver distraction level based upon the interaction between the driver and the at least one feature of the first device.

Abstract: A system for alerting a user includes a first device for vehicle-to-pedestrian communication. The first device is operable by a pedestrian. The system further includes a vehicle operable by a driver including a second device for vehicle-to-pedestrian communication. The system is configured to provide an alert via at least one of the first device and second device to at least one of the driver and the pedestrian.

Abstract: A system for alerting a user includes a first device for vehicle-to-pedestrian communication. The first device is operable by a pedestrian. The system further includes a vehicle operable by a driver including a second device for vehicle-to-pedestrian communication. The system is configured to provide an alert via at least one of the first device and second device to at least one of the driver and the pedestrian.