Abstract: A method of processing a vehicle image includes obtaining a first image from at least one vehicle exterior camera when a vehicle is in a first position. An obstructed area is identified in the first image. At least one previously captured image is obtained from the at least one vehicle exterior camera when the vehicle is in a second position different from the first position. An unobstructed area of the at least one previously captured image that corresponds to at least a portion of the obstructed area of the first image is identified. The unobstructed area is stitched into at least a portion of the obstructed area to create a corrected image that corresponds to the first image with at least a portion of the obstructed area removed. The corrected image is displayed on a display in the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of maneuvering a vehicle-trailer assembly in reverse travel with a backing system includes: initiating a backing mode for the backing system; determining a current relative position representing a relative angle between the vehicle and the trailer; retrieving an operator proficiency setting selected by an operator; determining a maximum allowable relevant position for the current trailer based on the selected operator proficiency setting and the current trailer calibration data; receiving a position adjustment request via an input device; determining a new relative position request based upon the position adjustment request and the selected operator proficiency setting; comparing the new relative position request to the maximum allowed relative position setting to determine if the new relative position is below the maximum allowed relative position setting; setting a new relative position to the new relative position request when the new relative position request is within the maximum allowed relativ

Abstract: A method security monitors a parked vehicle's surroundings. The vehicle has a plurality of motion activated sensors mounted on the vehicle to obtain data regarding an area near the vehicle. The vehicle includes a controller. mounted on the vehicle, electrically connected with the plurality of sensors to receive the data from the sensors and to process the data to identify activity in the area near the vehicle. With the vehicle parked and the ignition off, at least one of the plurality of sensors senses activity occurring in the area near the vehicle. When activity is determined to be occurring in the sensed area near the vehicle, certain ones of the plurality of sensors monitors the area near the vehicle and provides data to the controller indicative of the activity occurring in the area near the vehicle. A system is also provided.

Abstract: A race start assistance system and method includes sensing an external indication indicative of a forthcoming start of a vehicle race. A time of an actual start of the race is determined based on the sensed external indication. At least one signal is automatically sent to the vehicle to accelerate the vehicle at the actual start of the race in response to calculating the time of the actual start of the race.

Abstract: A method of maneuvering a vehicle-trailer assembly in reverse travel with a backing system includes: initiating a backing mode for the backing system; determining a current relative position representing a relative angle between the vehicle and the trailer; retrieving an operator proficiency setting selected by an operator; determining a maximum allowable relevant position for the current trailer based on the selected operator proficiency setting and the current trailer calibration data; receiving a position adjustment request via an input device; determining a new relative position request based upon the position adjustment request and the selected operator proficiency setting; comparing the new relative position request to the maximum allowed relative position setting to determine if the new relative position is below the maximum allowed relative position setting; setting a new relative position to the new relative position request when the new relative position request is within the maximum allowed relativ