Abstract: A system and method for calculating coordinates for localization of a vehicle include continuously receive optical data from an optical sensing system having one or more cameras, and detect one or more parking spots within the optical data. The system and method determine a first location of the vehicle relative to the one or more parking spots, and plan a first path from a first location to second location different from the first location. One or more vehicle positioning systems is engaged to move the vehicle from the first location to the second location, and the first path is adjusted in real time in response to the optical data as the vehicle moves between the first location and the second location. The one or more vehicle positioning systems is then to adjust movement of the vehicle along the first path once the first path has been adjusted.

Abstract: A system and method of using surround view for calculating coordinates for localization of a vehicle includes continuously receiving optical data from an optical sensing system having one or more cameras, detecting ground truth data, and storing the ground truth data within a memory. Utilizing a path planner, the method calculates a first path from a first location to a second location different from the first location and moves the vehicle from the first to the second location along the first path. As the vehicle is moved, the method tracks a position of the second location relative to the vehicle and predicts a position of the vehicle relative to the second location based on a current operating state of the vehicle positioning systems and the first path. The method periodically adjusts the first path in response to the optical data as the vehicle moves between the first and second locations.

Abstract: A universal camera apparatus for attachment to a surface includes a dome cover having a central aperture, a camera unit having a body portion and a lens, the body portion mounted to the dome cover and covered by the dome cover, the lens disposed within the central aperture, a base unit supporting the dome cover, the base unit having a central opening extending through the base unit from a universal attachment portion to a flared collar portion, the universal attachment portion forming a seal at an interface with the surface, wherein wiring from the camera unit extends through the central opening, the flared collar portion at least partially surrounds the camera unit, and wherein the dome cover is adjustable about an axis of rotation relative to the base unit, and the camera mount is rotatable about an axis of rotation.

Abstract: A method for autonomous parking of a vehicle includes requesting initiation of an autonomous parking routine; determining the location of a vehicle user of the vehicle comprising the steps of: (a) transmitting a signal by one of an electronic device in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle user and a vehicle transceiver; (b) receiving the signal by the other of the electronic device in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle user and the vehicle transceiver; (c) measuring the strength of the received signal; (d) determining a distance between the electronic device and transceiver based on the strength of the received signal; (e) correlating the distance between the electronic device and transceiver as the distance that the vehicle user is from the vehicle; and initiating the autonomous parking routine only if the vehicle user is determined to be within the vehicle or beyond a predetermined distance from the vehicle.

Abstract: A high precision vehicle localization system, including a GPS Unit configured to receive GPS signals from a GPS satellite for determining a GPS location of the vehicle, an inertial measuring unit (IMU) configured to collect vehicle inertial information, an electronic communication module configured to receive GPS correction data wirelessly from a remote source, and a controller in communication with the GPS Unit to receive the GPS signals, the IMU to receive the vehicle inertial information, and the electronic communication module to receive the GPS correction data. One of the GPS Unit and controller is configured to process the GPS signal to determine the GPS location of the vehicle. The controller is configured to fuse the GPS location of the vehicle, the inertial information, and the GPS correction data such that the accuracy or precision of the GPS location of the vehicle is increased.

Abstract: A method and system for generating a learned braking routine for an autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system. The method includes driving a vehicle; detecting an object in a path of the vehicle or an object moving in a direction toward the path of the vehicle; activating a vehicle brake control to decelerate the vehicle to avoid collision with the object; collecting external information about a surrounding area of the vehicle during a period of time from prior to the detection of the object through the deceleration of the vehicle to avoid collision with the object; collecting vehicle state information during the period of time from prior to the detection of the object through the deceleration of the vehicle to avoid collision with the object; and processing the collected external information and collected vehicle state information through a deep neural network (DNN) to generate an emergency braking routine.

Abstract: A sensor housing assembly for attachment to a vehicle includes a base portion having a first end, a second end, and an exterior decorative surface. The sensor housing assembly further includes a sensor housing portion adapted to house a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensor and having a generally semi-cylindrical shape with a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion forms a first end of the semi-cylindrical sensor housing portion and the bottom portion forms a second end of the semi-cylindrical sensor housing portion. The sensor housing portion is disposed between the first end and the second end of the base portion and extends outward from the exterior surface of the base portion. The sensor housing portion has a window disposed between the top portion and the bottom portion.

Abstract: A system and method of autonomous perpendicular parking of a vehicle. The method includes positioning the vehicle proximal to a perpendicular type parking space, detecting the outer distal end of each of the parallel line markings that delineates the parking space, navigating the vehicle into the parking space between the outer distal ends, determining an entry angle ? as the vehicle is driven into the parking space, and adjusting the steering angle ? such that the entry angle ? approaches zero degrees as the vehicle is driven into the parking space. The method further comparing a reference distance on the vehicle with a measured distance on one of line markings and/or projecting a vector having a predetermined angle and length onto one of the line markings to verify the vehicle is properly within the parking space.

Abstract: A method for autonomous parking of a vehicle includes requesting initiation of an autonomous parking routine; determining the location of a vehicle user of the vehicle comprising the steps of: (a) transmitting a signal by one of an electronic device in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle user and a vehicle transceiver; (b) receiving the signal by the other of the electronic device in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle user and the vehicle transceiver; (c) measuring the strength of the received signal; (d) determining a distance between the electronic device and transceiver based on the strength of the received signal; (e) correlating the distance between the electronic device and transceiver as the distance that the vehicle user is from the vehicle; and initiating the autonomous parking routine only if the vehicle user is determined to be within the vehicle or beyond a predetermined distance from the vehicle.

Abstract: A sensor housing assembly for attachment to a vehicle includes a base portion having a first end, a second end, and an exterior decorative surface. The sensor housing assembly further includes a sensor housing portion adapted to house a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensor and having a generally semi-cylindrical shape with a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion forms a first end of the semi-cylindrical sensor housing portion and the bottom portion forms a second end of the semi-cylindrical sensor housing portion. The sensor housing portion is disposed between the first end and the second end of the base portion and extends outward from the exterior surface of the base portion. The sensor housing portion has a window disposed between the top portion and the bottom portion.

Abstract: A method for directing a host vehicle to perform automatic valet functions includes receiving a first input to access an automatic valet system. The method further includes presenting an automatic valet system management interface having at least two selectable functions including an autonomous park function and an autonomous un-park function. The method further includes receiving a second input to select one of the at least two functions of the automatic valet system. The method further includes presenting information related to the selected function. The method further includes receiving a third input to direct the automatic valet system to perform the selected function. The method further includes presenting an option to cancel the selected function for a predetermined period of time, and presenting a status of the host vehicle as it performs the selected function.