Abstract: An infotainment and connectivity system for a vehicle includes a control module, a first plurality of input devices, and a plurality of output devices. The control module includes a first control logic sequence, a plurality of software based programs, and a memory module. The control logic operates to control operation of the infotainment and connectivity system. The first plurality of input devices is disposed on an interior of the vehicle and includes a camera, a microphone, and an image sensor. The plurality of output devices includes at least a communication synchronization system.

Abstract: An infotainment and connectivity system for a vehicle includes a control module, a first plurality of input devices, and a plurality of output devices. The control module includes a first control logic sequence, a plurality of software based programs, and a memory module. The control logic operates to control operation of the infotainment and connectivity system. The first plurality of input devices is disposed on an interior of the vehicle and includes a camera, a microphone, and an image sensor. The plurality of output devices includes at least a communication synchronization system.

Abstract: A touch screen with haptic feedback knob arrangement. The arrangement includes an interactive surface having a controllable electrostatic pressure region across a portion of the interactive surface. The arrangement further includes a controller having an algorithm programmed thereon for controlling the amount of electrostatic pressure applied to the portion of the interactive surface where the electrostatic pressure region is located. A knob is rotatably mounted to the interactive surface and receives rotational resistance from the electrostatic pressure region of the interactive surface.

Abstract: A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes a plurality of lights linearly arranged substantially around an interior perimeter of the vehicle. A controller is controllably coupled to the plurality of lights, such that the controller is operable to control the plurality of lights. A hazard detection system is communicatively coupled to the controller. The controller includes a non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions for causing the controller to illuminate at least one of the plurality of lights corresponding to a location of a hazard detected by the hazard detection system.

Abstract: A touch screen with haptic feedback knob arrangement. The arrangement includes an interactive surface having a controllable electrostatic pressure region across a portion of the interactive surface. The arrangement further includes a controller having an algorithm programmed thereon for controlling the amount of electrostatic pressure applied to the portion of the interactive surface where the electrostatic pressure region is located. A knob is rotatably mounted to the interactive surface and receives rotational resistance from the electrostatic pressure region of the interactive surface.

Abstract: A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes a plurality of lights linearly arranged substantially around an interior perimeter of the vehicle. A controller is controllably coupled to the plurality of lights, such that the controller is operable to control the plurality of lights. A hazard detection system is communicatively coupled to the controller.

Abstract: A security configuration in or for a motor vehicle, which includes a bodywork part, such as a door, and a window pane arranged in the bodywork part. The security configuration includes a touch-sensitive keypad integrated in or mounted to the window pane. The keypad has a plurality of touch sensors, each of which takes the form of resonant oscillating circuits and via which an actuation of a respective touch sensor can be picked up. An electronic evaluation system is configured for the purpose of detecting an actuation of the keypad and attributing said actuation to a respectively actuated touch sensor. There is also provided a motor vehicle which includes such a security configuration.

Abstract: A method for bi-directional communication between a vehicle and a vehicle key includes providing a vehicle key with a connector to communicate with the vehicle, storing user data on the vehicle key, communicating with the vehicle with the vehicle key, and adjusting a plurality of vehicle settings to match the user data stored on the vehicle key responsive to communicating between the vehicle and the vehicle key.

Abstract: A security configuration in or for a motor vehicle, which includes a bodywork part, such as a door, and a window pane arranged in the bodywork part. The security configuration includes a touch-sensitive keypad integrated in or mounted to the window pane. The keypad has a plurality of touch sensors, each of which takes the form of resonant oscillating circuits and via which an actuation of a respective touch sensor can be picked up. An electronic evaluation system is configured for the purpose of detecting an actuation of the keypad and attributing said actuation to a respectively actuated touch sensor. There is also provided a motor vehicle which includes such a security configuration.

Abstract: A power closure sensor system is disclosed. The system includes a data processing device, a closer motor in communication with the data processing device and controlling the movement of a closable member, and a proximity sensor, configured to sense the location of an object. The proximity sensor is in communication with the data processing device. The proximity sensor is configured to communicate the location of the object with or without the object contacting either the closable member or the frame. The system also includes a position sensor configured to sense the position of the closable member. The position sensor is in communication with the data processing device. Further, the system includes a logic program running on the data processing device and the logic program is configured to generate an estimate of the location of the object relative to the closable member.

Abstract: A remote convenience system (10) includes a portable transmitter unit (14) and a receiver unit (18), and by a method, permits remote control of performance of a function, via a signal (16). Preferably, the system (10) is a remote convenience system for a vehicle (12). The transmitter unit (14) has a microcomputer (90) that provides a message that contains a function request. First and second signals are transmitted from the transmitter unit (14). Each signal is provided by a transmitter portion (70) at a different frequency and conveys the complete message. The receiver unit (18) has a detector (e.g., 190) tuned to receive the signal (16) for both the first and second frequencies, and can discern the complete message provided via both frequencies or either frequency. Thus, if the transmitter unit (14) is in a frequency dependent “dead spot”, communication is not prevented.

Abstract: A power closure sensor system is disclosed. The system includes a data processing device, a closer motor in communication with the data processing device and controlling the movement of a closable member, and a proximity sensor, configured to sense the location of an object. The proximity sensor is in communication with the data processing device. The proximity sensor is configured to communicate the location of the object with or without the object contacting either the closable member or the frame. The system also includes a position sensor configured to sense the position of the closable member. The position sensor is in communication with the data processing device. Further, the system includes a logic program running on the data processing device and the logic program is configured to generate an estimate of the location of the object relative to the closable member.

Abstract: An antenna system includes a diplexer connected to at least two vehicle electronic components which communicate through signals in spaced apart frequency bands. The antenna is coupled to the diplexer at a common branch. The radio is connected to a first equipment branch of the diplexer by a first transmission line and the RKE system is connected to a second equipment branch of the diplexer unit by a second transmission line. In a preferred embodiment, the first transmission line is of a length equal to one forth the wavelength of the second signal, while the second transmission line is of a length equal to one forth the wavelength of the first signal. Accordingly, by relating the length of the first and second transmission lines, each operates as a short in relation to the signal carried by the other which substantially eliminates attenuation.

Abstract: A remote convenience system (10) includes a portable transmitter unit (14) and a receiver unit (18), and by a method, permits remote control of performance of a function, via a signal (16). Preferably, the system (10) is a remote convenience system for a vehicle (12). The transmitter unit (14) has a microcomputer (90) that provides a message that contains a function request. First and second signals are transmitted from the transmitter unit (14). Each signal is provided by a transmitter portion (70) at a different frequency and conveys the complete message. The receiver unit (18) has a detector (e.g., 190) tuned to receive the signal (16) for both the first and second frequencies, and can discern the complete message provided via both frequencies or either frequency. Thus, if the transmitter unit (14) is in a frequency dependent “dead spot”, communication is not prevented.

Abstract: A remote convenience system (10), via an associated method, causes remote control performance of a function. A portable, actuatable transmitter (14) of the system (10) transmits signals (16) that convey a function request during first portions of repeating, predetermined duration, request periods, and idles during second portions of the request periods. A receiver/controller (18) of the system (10) performs the requested function, within a response period of predetermined duration that begins upon transmitter actuation, in response to a received function request.