Abstract: A method and a device for triggering and implementing a deceleration of a vehicle to avoid a collision are suggested, in which, using a device for adaptive cruise control, objects in the sensor detection range are detected and measured variables are determined for each detected object, the detected objects are assigned to various object classes on the basis of the determined, associated measured variables, and the movement trajectories of the objects are predicted on the basis of the assignment of the detected objects to the particular class. Furthermore, a collision risk and an injury risk are determined from these predicted movement trajectories of the objects and the associated, detected object classes and, in the event of the existence of preselected combinations of collision risks and injury risks, the deceleration devices of the vehicle are activated as a function of the degree of the collision risk.

Abstract: A method and a device for automatic triggering of deceleration of a vehicle for preventing a collision is described; this is accomplished by the fact that a variable, which represents a probability of collision with another vehicle, must exceed a predefinable threshold value, and the threshold value is variable as a function of the driver's response, the current driving situation, or the ambient situation. To determine the change in the threshold value, signals from a steering angle sensor, a brake pedal sensor, an accelerator pedal sensor, a device for determining the speed of the vehicle, a device for determining the uphill or downhill slope of the road, a device for determining the vehicle yaw rate, a device for determining the vehicle float angle or a device for detecting stationary and moving objects in the vicinity of the vehicle, in particular in the area in front of the vehicle, are analyzed.

Abstract: A method and a device for automatically triggering a deceleration of a vehicle so as to prevent a collision with another object. Objects in the range of the vehicle's course being detected using signals of an apparatus for sending and receiving radar signals or lidar signals, or of an apparatus for receiving video signals. An endangerment potential is determined as a function of the objects detected, and when a predefined endangerment potential theshold value, which may be less than the triggering threshold value for the deceleration, is exceeded, the deceleration means of the vehicle are reset to a state in preparation for braking. Furthermore, additional vehicle functions may be carried out when the endangerment potential threshold value is exceeded, whereby passenger safety in this travel situation is enhanced.

Abstract: A control/evaluation system 1 for a set of sensors, in particular in motor vehicles 11, has a plurality of areas 2, 3, 4, each of which has at least one controller 5 and a plurality of sensor devices 6 connected thereto; the controllers 5 may be connected to each other for a common application function.

Abstract: A method for signal evaluation, e.g. with pulse wheels, is described, in which the distance between predeterminable signal edges is determined in a microcontroller that has a CPU, timer, and memory, in that upon the occurrence of signal edges, an interrupt is triggered with which the existing timer values are stored. Based on the difference between predeterminable timer values, time intervals are determined which are inversely proportional to the velocity or speed. So that it is possible to use timers with a relatively low bit count, for example 16 bits, the numerical values obtained when there is a timer overflow are also determined and are taken into account in the determination of the distances. If drum stores are used, only four bits per drum store value are required, one check bit and three bits as an overflow counter.

Abstract: A driver assistance system for a motor vehicle has at least one sensor for measuring the distance of the vehicle from an object and a control unit for activating functional groups of the motor vehicle as a function of the measuring result of the sensor. The control unit may be switched between a park-distance control operating mode and a pre-crash operating mode as a function of the speed of the vehicle. A switchover between a cruise-control operating mode and the pre-crash operating mode is dependent on a movement of an object relative to the vehicle as ascertained by the sensor.

Abstract: A method for detecting misalignment in a motor vehicle sensor system, in which signals are emitted, signals reflected by a stationary object are received, and a relative angle and a relative distance or a longitudinal displacement and a transverse displacement between the detected object and a reference axis of the motor vehicle as well as a relative velocity between the detected object and the motor vehicle are determined on the basis of the signals emitted and received. A correction value is determined for the relative angle on the basis of the relative angle, the relative distance, and a velocity of the vehicle in question or on the basis of the longitudinal displacement, the transverse displacement, and the vehicle's own velocity.

Abstract: An object detection system, in particular for a motor vehicle, is described where the object detection system is a combination of at least three object detectors, each having a different detection zone and/or a different detection range.

Abstract: A method for detecting misalignment in a motor vehicle sensor system, in which signals are emitted, signals reflected by a stationary object are received, and a relative angle and a relative distance or a longitudinal displacement and a transverse displacement between the detected object and a reference axis of the motor vehicle as well as a relative velocity between the detected object and the motor vehicle are determined on the basis of the signals emitted and received, a correction value being determined for the relative angle on the basis of the relative angle, the relative distance, and a velocity of the vehicle in question or on the basis of the longitudinal displacement, the transverse displacement, and the vehicle's own velocity.

Abstract: A method for controlling the speed and spacing of a motor vehicle taking into account the spacing from any preceding vehicles, such that in the event that a relevant preceding vehicle is detected, a spacing control system is superimposed onto the speed control system, and such that the spacing control system automatically decelerates the controlled vehicle if the spacing from a preceding vehicle falls below a set reference spacing, such that the fact that the decrease in spacing below the reference spacing was brought about by the driver of the controlled vehicle is recognized on the basis of at least one further indicator; and/or such that the fact that the motor vehicle is traveling in the outermost left lane of the lanes provided for one direction of travel is recognized on the basis of at least one further indicator; and that in this case, automatic deceleration is attenuated or omitted.

Abstract: A method for controlling the speed of a vehicle (1) is proposed, where, in the vehicle to be controlled, the yaw rate or rotation rate is measured, in particular to determine the curvature (k) of the vehicle's own travel trajectory, and where, using a proximity sensor or position sensor (6), at least one vehicle (5) traveling ahead or at least some other object within a sensor's sensing range (7) is detected, particularly with regard to an offset from the travel course of the vehicle to be controlled. From the detection of one or of a plurality of objects (i), the curvature (k) of the vehicle's own travel trajectory may be corrected with a view to a prediction of an expected curvature from the averaging (ki) of the positional changes ascertained at the plurality of the objects.

Abstract: A device and a method for monitoring the inside of a transport container, in particular the cargo area of a utility vehicle, one or more sensors linked to an alarm triggering device being provided on or in a wall of the transport container for monitoring the inside of the transport container, the alarm triggering device and/or the sensors being settable so that in a first operating mode it or they may be used for theft prevention and, in a second operating mode, for monitoring load displacements.

Abstract: A method and a device for determining a future travel-course progression or travel-course range of a vehicle whose traveling speed is controllable as a function of a distance to preceding-traveling vehicles, the future course range being determined at least on the basis of a course progression of one preceding-traveling vehicle. Moreover, a lateral offset is determined for all detected preceding-traveling vehicles. The determined future course range is limited on the basis of detected stationary objects.

Abstract: In a method for determining the position of an object with reference to a measurement device having an optical transmitter which emits a light beam at a varying transmission angle, and having an angularly resolving optical receiver spaced away from the transmitter, a conclusion being drawn, from the respective transmission angle and from the respective angle at which the receiver receives radiation reflected from the object (reception angle), as to the resolution cell, defined by the angular resolution of the transmitter and the receiver, in which the object is located, the light beam emitted from the transmitter is modulated. The phase difference between the modulation of the transmitted light beam and the modulation of the received radiation is measured. From the phase difference, the position of the object within the respective resolution cell is calculated.

Abstract: A force sensor, especially an acceleration sensor or a pressure sensor, has a structure that vibrates in resonance, and its oscillation frequency is variable due to an acting force which is to be detected. The distance of an operating point of the force sensor from the point of its mechanical instability can be adjusted by applying an electric voltage.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus based thereon for automatically controlling the velocity of a vehicle (14) under consideration of preceding vehicles (15, 16, 17) are described. To select a preceding vehicle as the control target, an area of the possible future travel (18) is determined. When the controlled vehicle is about to and/or is beginning to change lanes, the determined area of future travel is expanded (19).

Abstract: In a force sensor, a resonator is mounted by means of a dielectric layer on a bending element. Deformation of the bending element changes the resonant frequency of the resonator.

Abstract: An acceleration switch has a seismic mass, which is suspended by springs (1) on a bearing block (7). The springs are designed as curved bending springs. If an acceleration acts on this sensor, then the seismic mass is noticeably deflected out of its neutral position when a critical acceleration is exceeded. By means of a lever (17), the seismic mass pulls a contact bar (21) toward a contact block (4), so that a current path is closed between the two parts of the contact block (4).

Abstract: In a force sensor, a resonator is mounted by means of a dielectric layer on a bending element. Deformation of the bending element changes the resonant frequency of the resonator.