Abstract: Automatic turn signal cancellation for vehicle lane changes based on monitored vehicle position in driving lanes. The automatic turn signal cancellation system includes a computer system configured to cancel turn signaling for completed vehicle lane changes based on rate of change of vehicle position from a current driving lane to a new driving lane (i.e., lane change rate) using monitoring vehicle position relative to driving lanes. The automatic turn signal cancellation system determines start of vehicle lane change rate based on monitoring vehicle position relative to the current driving lane. The automatic turn signal cancellation system then determines vehicle lane change rate to the new driving lane based on monitoring vehicle position relative to the new driving lane. As the lane change is completed, the lane change rate to the new driving lane stabilizes, which is then used to detect lane change completion to cancel turn signaling.

Abstract: Automatic turn signal cancellation in a vehicle for a roundabout is disclosed. The automatic turn signal cancellation system is configured to not prematurely cancel a turn signal until the exit of the roundabout is confirmed. A first turn signal activation in an opposite direction of a first turn is detected to signify possible entry into a roundabout. Automatic cancellation of the first turn signal is delayed in response to detecting remaining within the roundabout based on the detected vehicle turning pattern. This can prevent the driver having to again activate the first turn signal within the roundabout. Detection of subsequent activation of a second turn signal opposite of the first turn signal direction may signify exiting the roundabout. The second turn signal is cancelled if the vehicle is detected to return to a turn neutral position steering direction for a defined period of time signifying completion of roundabout exit.

Abstract: Dynamic speed-controlled automatic turn signal cancellation in a vehicle. An automatic turn signal cancellation system is configured detect steering wheel angle changes to indicate a vehicle turn and then a steering wheel angle returning towards turn neutral position for canceling turn signal. If steering wheel angle remains in the turn neutral position for a determined stability time, the turn is deemed completed and the turn signal is automatically cancelled. The stability time is dynamically determined inversely related to maximum steering wheel angle of the turn, because a steering wheel will return to a stable position faster from a larger steering wheel motion from a sharper turn. The automatic turn signal cancellation system can also dynamically set a threshold angle used to determine initial vehicle turn based on the speed of the vehicle because the faster the vehicle speed, the less steering wheel angle change is required to perform a turn.

Abstract: Automatic turn signal cancellation in a vehicle for a roundabout is disclosed. The automatic turn signal cancellation system is configured to not prematurely cancel a turn signal until the exit of the roundabout is confirmed. A first turn signal activation in an opposite direction of a first turn is detected to signify possible entry into a roundabout. Automatic cancellation of the first turn signal is delayed in response to detecting remaining within the roundabout based on the detected vehicle turning pattern. This can prevent the driver having to again activate the first turn signal within the roundabout. Detection of subsequent activation of a second turn signal opposite of the first turn signal direction may signify exiting the roundabout. The second turn signal is cancelled if the vehicle is detected to return to a turn neutral position steering direction for a defined period of time signifying completion of roundabout exit.

Abstract: A computer system is provided, comprising processing circuitry configured to: determine that a turn indicator of a host vehicle is activated; obtain a cross-over distance between the host vehicle and a cross-over lane line during a lane change from an original lane over the cross-over lane line to a target lane; determine that the cross-over distance is at least as great as a predetermined distance; and cancel the turn indicator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a computer-implemented method for automatically deactivating the right or left turn signals of a vehicle at the end of a turn, the method comprising steps consisting in: (a) determining, as long as the right or left turn signals are on, the steering wheel angle with respect to a neutral position in which the two steered wheels of the vehicle are straight, (b) determining (108) the average angle of the steered wheels in relation to their upright position from the steering wheel angle, (d) when the left turn signals are on, automatically deactivating (120) the left turn signals when the average wheels angle exceeds, in relative value, a first positive threshold and then, still in relative value, falls below a second positive threshold, (e) failing this, keeping (118) the left turn signals on, (f) when the right turn signals are on, automatically deactivating (120) the right turn signals when the average wheels angle (A2) falls below, in relative value, a first negative threshold (?01) a

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle control panel (15) that comprises:—at least one clickable key (20) to which is assigned at least one function, said key (20) being configured to move at least between an inactive position and an active position in which said function is activated;—a screen (25) for displaying the current function of the key (20). The function is automatically assigned to the key (20) depending on a current parameter of the vehicle equipped with said control panel (15) or on a current context-related parameter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle control panel (15) that comprises:—at least one clickable key (20) to which is assigned at least one function, said key (20) being configured to move at least between an inactive position and an active position in which said function is activated;—a screen (25) for displaying the current function of the key (20). The function is automatically assigned to the key (20) depending on a current parameter of the vehicle equipped with said control panel (15) or on a current context-related parameter.

Abstract: A fastening device includes a male part secured to a first component and including a plate member, a female part secured to a second component and presenting a slot for inserting the plate member, a friction retainer including a friction zone and movable between a locking position, where each friction zone is in frictional engagement with the plate member, and a releasing position, where the plate member may be removed from the slot, a biasing component to bias each friction retainer towards the locking position so as to prevent the plate member from moving. Each friction retainer is composed of a magnetic material so that a magnetic force can move each friction retainer towards the releasing position and against the biasing component.

Abstract: A lockable rocker switch includes a fixed part, a rotatable part rotating between a first and a second rotation position, a magnetically actuatable locking component movable between a locking position so as to prevent rotation of rotatable part and a release position, so that rotatable part may rotate. The lockable rocker switch further includes a control component movable onto the rotatable part between a control position, for causing a magnetic action urging the locking component towards the release position, and a rest position, stopping the magnetic action.

Abstract: A fastening device includes a male par secured to a first component and including a plate member, a female part secured to a second component and presenting a slot for inserting the plate member, a friction retainer including a friction zone and movable between a locking positiori, where each friction zone is in frictional engagement with the plate member, and a releasing position, where the plate member ma be removed from the slot, a biasing component to bias each friction retainer towards the locking position so as to prevent the plate member from moving. Each friction retainer is composed of a magnetic material so that a magnetic force can move each friction retainer towards the releasing position and against the biasing component.

Abstract: A lockable rocker switch includes a fixed part, a rotatable part rotating between a first and a second rotation position, a magnetically actuatable locking component movable between a locking position so as to prevent rotation of rotatable part and a release position, so that rotatable part may rotate. The lockable rocker switch further includes a control component movable onto the rotatable part between a control position, for causing a magnetic action urging the locking component towards the release position, and a rest position, stopping the magnetic action.