Abstract: A computer system comprising a processor configured to determine that a first articulation angle between a first frame and a second frame of an articulated vehicle is above a first angle threshold; determine a first vehicle length based on the first articulation angle and a first distance from a first distance determination device to a first rear portion of the second frame on a first side of the articulated vehicle; determine that a second articulation angle between the first frame and the second frame is above a second angle threshold on a second side of the articulated vehicle; determine a second vehicle length; and determine whether a difference between the first vehicle length and the second vehicle length is lower than a predetermined threshold distance.

Abstract: An infotainment system for a vehicle comprises a speaker, configured to be attached to a seat of the vehicle and comprising a transducer. The infotainment system comprises an electronic control unit, configured to receive a first signal from an audio source, and to transmit a first output, based on the first signal, to the transducer, so as to excite the transducer in an audible frequency range above a predetermined first threshold, the infotainment system being in an audio mode. The infotainment system further comprises a haptic controller, configured to generate a second signal, representative of a haptic signal. The electronic control unit is configured to transmit a second output, based on the second signal, to the transducer, so as to excite the transducer in a frequency range below a predetermined second threshold equal to or lower than the first threshold, the infotainment system being in a vibration mode.

Abstract: A computer system comprising a processor device is provided. The processor device is configured to determine electronic communication with at least two trailers attached to a vehicle, the trailers and the vehicle each being equipped with a rear-view camera; determine a rearmost camera of the rear view cameras; and activate feed from the rearmost camera to a display of the vehicle.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for warning road users of a hazardous operating condition of a heavy-duty vehicle. The method comprises obtaining, by a processor device of a computer system, a speed limit interval associated with a road on which a heavy-duty vehicle is travelling, and wherein the speed limit interval is based on a speed limit of the road; determining, by the processor device, that a travelling speed of the heavy-duty vehicle is outside the speed limit interval; determining, by the processor device, that a travelling angle of the heavy-duty vehicle and/or of the road on which the heavy-duty vehicle is travelling is outside a predetermined travelling angle range; and automatically controlling, by the processor device, the vehicle hazard lights of the heavy-duty vehicle based on the travelling speed and the travelling angle.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for automatically electronically billing an energy exchange between a vehicle and a vehicle accessory includes detecting the type of vehicle or vehicle accessory, enabling energy transfer between one or more energy stores of the vehicle and one or more energy store of the vehicle accessory in one or both directions, measuring the amount of transferred energy and calculating the cost for the transferred energy, by transmitting an indication of the measured amount of transferred energy to a remote server and at the remote server a transmitted indication of the measured amount of transferred energy, calculating the cost for the vehicle and vehicle accessory based on the received indication of the amount of transferred energy in a given time period for each of the vehicle and the vehicle accessory; and transmitting an indication of the cost to each party associated with either the vehicle and/or the vehicle accessory.

Abstract: A method to determine a function and status of a human machine interface, HMI, of a vehicle is provided. The method includes receiving, by a processor device of a computing system, a captured image of at least one mechanically actuatable HMI of the vehicle. The method includes determining a target mechanically actuatable HMI of the vehicle in the captured image. The method includes obtaining HMI information about the target mechanically actuatable HMI. The method includes determining, from the vehicle, a current mechanical actuation status of the target mechanically actuatable HMI. The method includes generating an augmented reality image having the HMI information and the current mechanical actuation status of the mechanically actuatable HMI. The method includes sending the augmented reality image to a display device.

Abstract: A method and a system for inspecting a vehicle comprising initiating an inspection method, from a processor device of a user terminal placed near the vehicle, the user terminal comprising an augmented reality display, the processor device, and a communication interface capable of establishing a short range communications link with a communications interface of an electronic controller of the vehicle; determining the user location relative to the vehicle, using the short-range communications link established between the user terminal and the vehicle; sending, to the electronic controller of the vehicle, a request to automatically test the operation of a testable component of the vehicle, based on the determined user location; and acquiring, by the user terminal, a test result observed by the user in response to the automatic test of the testable component of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for handling failures in an autonomous vehicle is provided. The method comprises detecting a failure in the autonomous vehicle. The method further comprises determining whether the autonomous vehicle is in an open road area or in a restricted area. When the autonomous vehicle is determined to be in the restricted area, the method comprises handling the failure according to a restricted area configuration by determining whether a predetermined safety condition is fulfilled. When the predetermined safety condition is determined to be fulfilled, the method further comprises allowing the autonomous vehicle to leave the restricted area.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of controlling an auxiliary system of a transportation vehicle, the method comprising determining, by a processing circuitry, manual actuation of a start actuator of the vehicle for a predetermined duration; determining, by the processing circuitry, a driver seat state of a driver seat of the vehicle as being occupied or not occupied; determining, by the processing circuitry, a door state of a driver side door of the vehicle as being open or closed; and controlling, by the processing circuitry, operation of the auxiliary system according to a predetermined set of rules based on the driver seat state and the door state.

Abstract: A system for remote control displays and controls of truck functions which comprises a remote control device with a display with display control means for at least two user interfaces, each user interface corresponding to a predetermined set of truck functions, wireless transmission and reception means, and input means for selecting a function proposed on the display; actuation means corresponding to the proposed truck functions; and at least a sensor for detecting a position of a person and/or of the remote control device, wherein the display control means are configured to propose functions on the display depending on the information received from the at least one sensor for detecting a position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a computer-implemented method for connecting a vehicle to a wireless local network of a workshop, comprising: identifying at least one wireless local network configuration of the wireless local network, said wireless local network configuration being associated with credentials for using said wireless local network, associating at least one validity parameter to said credentials in order to allow limited accessibility for the vehicle to said wireless local network, sending to a remote server said credentials, thereby enabling said credentials to be provided to the vehicle, upon receipt of a connection request including the credentials from the vehicle, checking the at least one validity parameter to determine that the credentials are still valid for the vehicle, and upon determination that the credentials are still valid, allowing the vehicle to connect to the wireless local network of the workshop.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for connecting a vehicle to a wireless local network of a workshop includes identifying at least one wireless local network configuration of the wireless local network, said wireless local network configuration being associated with credentials for using said wireless local network; associating at least one validity parameter to said credentials in order to allow limited accessibility for the vehicle to said wireless local network; generating an encrypted visual representation of said credentials, thereby enabling the generated encrypted visual representation to be presented to a camera of the vehicle and decrypted to obtain said credentials; upon receipt of a connection request including the credentials from the vehicle, checking the at least one validity parameter to determine that the credentials are still valid for the vehicle; and upon determination that the credentials are still valid, allowing the vehicle to connect to the wireless local network of the workshop.

Abstract: A gas fuel vehicle includes gas fuel engine, a gas fuel supply circuit comprising at least one tank assembly, the tank assembly including a gas fuel tank and a tank valve, an electronic central unit configured to control operation of the gas fuel vehicle, The tank assembly is provided with specific identification data, and the electronic central unit is configured to process the identification data of the tank assembly and to enable an actuation of the tank valve between closed and open states only if the identification data are recognized.

Abstract: A method for controlling purging of hydrogen from a hydrogen circuit system of a vehicle, the hydrogen circuit system having a hydrogen conduit being arranged in fluid communication with at least one hydrogen tank, the method being implemented by a hydrogen control system comprising at least one processing circuitry, the method comprising deactivating one or more vehicle functions and vehicle systems into a non-ignitable state in response to a control signal indicative of a request for purging the hydrogen circuit system, and performing purging of the hydrogen circuit system when the one or more vehicle functions and vehicle systems are set into the non-ignitable state.

Abstract: A gas fuel vehicle includes gas fuel engine, a gas fuel supply circuit comprising at least one tank assembly, the tank assembly including a gas fuel tank and a tank valve, an electronic central unit configured to control operation of the gas fuel vehicle, The tank assembly is provided with specific identification data, and the electronic central unit is configured to process the identification data of the tank assembly and to enable an actuation of the tank valve between closed and open states only if the identification data are recognized.

Abstract: A method for controlling configuration of a truck includes identifying a current operating situation of the truck, implementing one of a plurality of sets of configuration parameters associated with the current operating situation, wherein each set of configuration parameters comprises at least two different configuration parameters related respectively to a ground-linking system and a powertrain system of the truck, and wherein said plurality of sets of configuration parameters comprises at least a default set of configuration parameters associated with a default driving operating situation and an off-road set of configuration parameters associated with an off-road operating situation.

Abstract: The invention relates to an energy management system for a motor vehicle, comprising a monitoring device adapted to monitor a position and/or a movement of a driver inside the motor vehicle, a driver's intention determination device adapted to determine the intention of the driver to use predetermined energy consuming devices of the motor vehicle based on the monitored position and/or movement of the driver, and an activating/deactivating device adapted to activate, and respectively deactivate, specific energy consuming devices among the predetermined energy consuming devices of the motor vehicle based on the determined driver's intention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cab for a heavy-duty vehicle, such as a bus or truck, whereby at least three display screens are arranged inside the cab, each display screen having a display function, so that at least three different images, containing information for the driver, can be displayed, wherein all the screens are connected to one and the same communication network so that any signal can be transmitted through the network to the display screens and, accordingly, the display function of each screen can be modified.

Abstract: This electrical socket connector (6) includes a base portion, connection pins (30) arranged on an elongated portion (32) protruding from the base portion and a metallic ground shield (34) laterally surrounding the elongated portion (32). The ground shield (34) is divided between a first half (36) and a second half (38) which are separate and electrically insulated from each other.

Abstract: This electrical socket connector (6) includes a base portion, connection pins (30) arranged on an elongated portion (32) protruding from the base portion and a metallic ground shield (34) laterally surrounding the elongated portion (32). The ground shield (34) is divided between a first half (36) and a second half (38) which are separate and electrically insulated from each other.