Abstract: A rail vehicle lighting device includes: a plurality of short lighting fixtures assembled into a long lighting fixture having a shape matching with a shape of an irregular interior decoration. Each of the short lighting fixtures is provided with a section body. A light source is provided on the section body. The section body is twisted such that included angles between each of the light sources and a horizontal plane are consistent. In the rail vehicle lighting device, the plurality of short lighting fixtures is assembled into the long lighting fixture having the shape matching with the shape of the irregular interior decoration, thereby satisfying a requirement on a shape of a lighting fixture. By arranging the twisted section body, respective points of the long lighting fixture have consistent light source illumination angles, thereby achieving a satisfactory illumination effect inside a carriage having an irregular interior decoration, and accordingly improving the appearance of the carriage.

Abstract: A device including: a rotary actuator; an electronic pixel matrix display comprising a transparent outer layer; wherein the rotary actuator comprises an actuating part and a detector configured to detect rotational position, wherein the actuating part is rotationally mounted by a bearing so that it can rotate about an axis of rotation along a rotation direction, and the rotary actuator is arranged on the transparent layer; and wherein the rotary actuator also comprises a light guide designed to guide light of several pixels of the pixel matrix display from a light inlet surface of the light guide to a light outlet surface of the light guide either in the direction of or into an illumination surface of at least one of the rotary actuator and the actuating part.

Abstract: A fatigue alarm apparatus having a fatigue detector, a control unit and a stimulus alarm generator is illustrated. The fatigue detector detects whether a driver is drowsy. The control unit is electrically connected to the fatigue detector and the stimulus alarm generator. When the fatigue detector detects that the driver is drowsy, the stimulus alarm generator controlled by the control unit to generate two stimulus alarms having a rest time period therebetween, and then, after an interval period elapses, the control unit determines whether an alarming procedure of generating the two stimulus alarms is to be interrupted or repeated, wherein the rest time period is less than the interval period.

Abstract: A driving notification method and a driving notification system are provided. The driving notification system is disposed on a mobile vehicle, and the driving notification method includes following steps. A surrounding image is captured through an image capturing device. A target object detection is performed to the surrounding image to obtain a target position of an image detection object. A gaze position of a driver is detected through an eye tracking device. Whether the gaze position matches the target position is determined. An alarm device is controlled to activate an alarming operation if the gaze position does not match the target position.

Abstract: An abnormality detection apparatus (100) is configured to detect an abnormality of a lighting device (200). The abnormality detection apparatus (100) includes an illuminance sensor (110), a memory (120) and a controller (130). The controller (130) is configured to detect the abnormality of the lighting device (200) based on a criterion stored in the memory (120) and a difference between an illuminance detected by the illuminance sensor (110) during on state of the lighting device (200) and an illuminance detected by the illuminance sensor (110) during off state of the lighting device (200).

Abstract: Eye Blind Side Driving System is a camera system that allows its user to see the complete blind side of any vehicle in day or night settings. Specifically targeting Commercial Combination Vehicles. It has the ability to be moved from vehicle to vehicle in various settings, i.e. hauling heavy equipment, tankers, van trailers, mobile homes, shipping containers and just everyday cars, making it universal in its applications. It is designed to help make roadways safer by allowing the driver to see. It can record real time events for investigations and training purposes.

Abstract: Provided is an image display device including: a display unit configured to display an image on a side window of a vehicle; and a control unit configured to control an opening and closing motion of the side window, according to a display state of the display unit.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and a method of compositing vehicle periphery images. The method of compositing vehicle periphery images includes selecting an object of interest from a rear image, adjusting a view area of the rear image based on the object of interest, and compositing a left image, the rear image, and a right image by reflecting a composite reference line according to the view area.

Abstract: An optronic vision apparatus with which a land vehicle is intended to be equipped, includes a panoramic image sensor, at least one orientable camera, having a better resolution in a field of view that is smaller than the field of view of the panoramic image sensor, and an image-displaying device; wherein it also comprises a data processor that is configured or programmed to: receive at least one first image from the panoramic image sensor and one second image from the orientable camera; from the first and second images, synthesize a composite image in which at least one section of the second image is embedded in a section of the first image; and transmit the composite image to the image-displaying device. An armored vehicle equipped with such an optronic vision apparatus. A method by such an optronic apparatus is provided.

Abstract: An image generation unit generates images showing a vehicle and the vicinity from a virtual viewpoint set outside the vehicle using the vicinity of the vehicle acquired by image acquisition units. A path estimation unit estimates a driving path of the vehicle on the basis of a driving state of the vehicle. An image synthesis unit processes either one of images of the vehicle among the images generated by the image generation unit or an image of the estimated driving path into a transparent image, and superimposing the transparent image over another one of the images and an image of the vicinity among the images generated by the image generation unit.

Abstract: A rearview mirror structure for vehicle contains: a fixing mount, a rotation unit, a mirror, and a first locking bolt. The fixing mount includes a first connection tab, a second connection tab, and a fixer. The first connection tab has a through orifice, and the second connection tab has a threaded orifice. The rotation unit includes a rotatable seat and at least one abutting element, wherein the rotatable seat has a rotating portion and a connecting portion, and the rotating portion has a first aperture and at least one accommodation groove, wherein the connecting portion has a trough, and the at least one abutting element has a forcing portion with a second aperture. The mirror includes a post having a peripheral trench. The first locking bolt is screwed with the threaded orifice via the through orifice, the first aperture, and the second aperture.

Abstract: A modular camera structure to be mounted on the rear-view mirror frame on either lateral side of a large vehicle to eliminate rear-view blind spots includes an annular base, a cover, and a fastening member. The annular base has an annular projection on which an image-recording device is placed, and a curved groove on the opposite side. The cover has a lower opening coupled with the annular projection such that the image-recording device is secured in the cover and has its lens exposed through an upper opening of the cover. A recessed portion of the fastening member and the curved groove of the annular base can engage with two opposite sides of the rear-view mirror frame respectively, before locking members lock two ends of the fastening member to the annular base to secure the annular base and the fastening member tightly to the rear-view mirror frame in a clamping manner.

Abstract: A rearview assembly includes a housing configured to support a rearview device. A button is disposed on a side of the housing and includes a proximal end adjacent the rearview device. A distal portion is spaced from the rearview device. A switch is proximate the distal portion of the button. Actuation of the switch activates a function of the rearview device. The requisite force to actuate the button decreases as the force is moved from the proximal end of the button to the distal portion. The switch is in abutting contact with the housing at the proximal end and is spaced from the housing by a gap at the distal portion.

Abstract: A rearview display arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a rearview image sensor positioned to capture first images of a scene behind the motor vehicle. A rearview display screen has a display mode and a mirror mode. The rearview display screen in the display mode receives video signals based on the captured first images and displays second images based on the video signals. In the mirror mode, the rearview display screen functions as a rearview mirror. An information source provides real time information about an object in the first images and in the second images. An electronic processing apparatus is communicatively coupled to the rearview image sensor, to the rearview display screen, and to the information source. The electronic processing apparatus enhances the second images to emphasize the object in the second images. The enhancing of the second images is dependent upon the real-time information about the object.

Abstract: A side step assembly includes a side bar configured to be coupled to a vehicle and a step. The step is configured to interlock with the side bar such that the step can selectively translate along the side bar while remaining coupled thereto.

Abstract: A motor vehicle side step has a running board with a slot in its back side through which bolts extend to clamp an insert and a base of a vehicle mounting bracket to the running board. A tubular top frame extends around the outer side of top step plate and has opposing ends fastened to the running board with the top step plate fastened to the running board and top frame member to form a top step. A second step support frame has two connector plates that bolt to a bottom side of the running board through slots in that bottom side. The second step support frame extends outward and downward from the connector plates to provide a lower support to which a lower step plate is fastened to form a lower step. A top step support extends upward from the second step support frame and connects to the bottom of the top step plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuatable compact vehicle step with first and second step portions that bifurcate from a single axis when moving from nested to extended positions to provide two or more tiered steps, the second step in a position substantially below the first step when deployed. In various embodiments, step portions travel on curved tracks from the nested position to allow them to be both well-concealed when nested and optimally extended when deployed.

Abstract: A retractable step for use with a vehicle comprises a stepping member having an upper stepping surface, a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm has a first end pivotally attached to the vehicle, and a second end pivotally attached to the stepping member. The second arm also has a first end pivotally attached to the vehicle, and a second end pivotally attached to the stepping member. The first and second arms can be generally planar linkages.

Abstract: A cargo storage system for a vehicle configured to be installed in the rear storage area of the vehicle. The illustrative cargo storage system includes a plurality of upright support brackets and a cargo shelf. The cargo shelf illustratively includes at least one reinforcing rib for strengthening the cargo shelf.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for covering a motor-vehicle luggage compartment having two lateral supports a front panel pivotably connected to the supports, a rear panel pivotably connected to the supports about a second transverse shaft, and a hinge being a third transverse single rotation shaft. Each end of the second shaft is slidably guided along two guide rails (10) mounted on each of the supports. The rear end of each of the rails positioned such that, when the panels are in the position in which they cover the compartment, a forward force exerted on the second shaft rotates the panels so that they move into the position in which they provide access to the compartment.

Abstract: A roof-top rail system has a fixed frame mountable to the roof of a vehicle and a moveable frame mounted to the fixed frame. Bearings attached to the frames may engage channels formed in rails of the other frame in a manner such that as the moveable frame slides backward relative to the fixed frame, the moveable frame extends from the back side of the fixed frame. Simultaneously, a back end of the moveable frame rotates down as it extends from the fixed frame to improve access to cargo securing features of the moveable frame.

Abstract: A tool box 10 is shaped for mounting to a rearwardly extending tow bar of a pickup truck, with a bottom wall 24 and upwardly extending front, rear and side walls forming an upper opening for containing tools. The container bottom wall 24 extends rearwardly beyond the rear wall 18 and the bottom wall to form a rearwardly facing license plate recess 33 for receiving a vehicle license plate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for use on a vehicle including a bumper body assembly, the bumper body assembly, a swing arm assembly, the swing arm assembly including a rack providing a front-side carrier and a rear-side carrier; and a post kit, the post kit corresponding to the first cavity in the bumper body assembly. The swing arm assembly is detachably attached to the bumper body assembly with the post kit and the swing arm assembly is swingable about the post kit and swingable away from the bumper body assembly. The device of the present invention can further include a retraction mechanism and/or a locking mechanism for moving the swing arm assembly in a controlled manner. The front-side carrier can be an auxiliary gasoline can holder, and the rear-side carrier can be a spare tire holder.

Abstract: A multi-hitch receiver assembly adapted for use on a trailer comprising a main frame that is adapted to be secured to the trailer, a means for securing the main frame to the trailer, and at least one receiver box assembly. The at least one receiver box assembly comprises a first member that is adapted to be secured to the main frame, a second member that is adapted to removably secure a first cargo carrier and is secured to the first member, and a third member that is adapted to removably secure a second cargo carrier and is secured to the second member. The at least one receiver box assembly is adapted to be secured to the main frame at more than one location on the main frame. A method comprising securing the main frame to the trailer.

Abstract: A motor vehicle seat is disclosed having an armrest assembly including an armrest and a retractable utility support arm having a ball-shaped mount for use when extended away from the armrest to mount a small item of utility in a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. The ball-shaped mount is stowable when not in use in a recess formed in the armrest so as not to cause an obstruction within the passenger compartment.

Abstract: A holder for securing a phone, smartphone or tablet device while driving in a vehicle. The holder has a frame for supporting the device including a base or socket shaped to receive at least a portion of the device, and a clamping mechanism configured to secure the device in the socket; a locking mechanism connected to the clamping mechanism, the locking mechanism comprising a motor actuating a driving member to engage and disengage a driven member of the clamping mechanism to cause the clamping mechanism to lock while tightening its grip on the device and to unlock while loosening its grip on the device.

Abstract: A speaker for a vehicle includes: a base plate which is installed in a door of the vehicle and includes a first coupling portion; and a speaker module including a second coupling portion. In particular, the first coupling portion has a predetermined pattern formed along a circumferential direction of the inner surface of the first coupling portion, and the second coupling portion includes a predetermined pattern formed along a circumferential direction of the outer surface of the second coupling portion such that the second coupling portion is interlocked with the first coupling portion, and a connector.

Abstract: An active noise reduction device includes a standard signal generator, adaptive filters, a control sound emitter, and an error signal detector. The standard signal generator generates a standard signal including harmonics of a fundamental frequency correlated with the control target sound. The adaptive filters each generates corresponding one of harmonic components of a control signal based on the standard signal. The adaptive filters each is for corresponding one of the harmonics. The control sound emitter emits a control sound based on the control signal. The error signal detector collects residual noise left over after interference between the control target sound and the control sound, and detects an error signal based on the residual noise. Each of the adaptive filters includes a step size determiner. The step size determiner sets the step size parameter based on a frequency variation in the corresponding one of the harmonic components of the standard signal.

Abstract: A rotary locking joint that has zero backlash is provided to secure a camera mast mounted on a vehicle in a deployed position. The joint is passive to lock while being easily releasable. The joint prevents rotation of the mast in one direction, with a hard stop element that prevents further rotation of the mast in the opposite direction. The locking joint includes a pawl member configured to rotate about a pawl rotation axis. The pawl member is maintained in place in the locked position via a torsion spring to ensure contact with a base portion of the mast. To release the joint, the pawl member is rotated in the opposite direction to remove a geometry interference condition. A sensor is arranged to detect whether the pawl member is in an unlocked position relative to the mast.

Abstract: An active optical device for a vehicle, which is also used as a visual reference for the driver, is provided to manage the external dimensions of the vehicle. Such an active optical device can take several positions, such as a driving position, in which it is visible from the driver, and folded positions.

Abstract: A bonding structure for fixing a plate member inside a housing storing the plate member includes an opening, a fixing portion, adhesive, and a transmissive portion. The opening connects a first space surrounded by the housing and a first surface of the plate member facing the housing with a second space located by a second surface of the plate member opposite the first surface. The fixing portion faces the first surface, is positioned in accordance with the opening, and includes an ultraviolet transmissive material. The adhesive is ultraviolet curing adhesive located at the opening and fixing the fixing portion and the plate member to each other. The transmissive portion is located at the periphery of a side surface of the plate member and transmits ultraviolet light.

Abstract: A vehicle driving support apparatus includes a first image capturing unit that captures images behind a vehicle and a second image capturing unit that captures images on a side of a front passenger seat. In a partial area where an imaging area of the first image capturing unit and an imaging area of the second image capturing unit are overlapped, visual lines of the first and the second image capturing units are overlapped. When the vehicle includes the first image capturing unit, the second image capturing unit, and a third image capturing unit that captures images on a side of the driver's seat, the visual line of the first image capturing unit and a visual line of the third image capturing unit are overlapped in a partial area where the imaging area of the first image capturing unit and an imaging area of the third image capturing unit are overlapped.

Abstract: A modular imager assembly includes a housing configured for removable attachment to a vehicle windscreen and for removable attachment with a rearview assembly. An imager is disposed within the housing and is in optical communication with an aperture extending into the housing. A controller is disposed within the housing and is operably coupled with the imager and a vehicle headlamp. The controller is operable to control an operation state of the vehicle headlamp in response to image data received by the imager.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a controller for generating a composite image (IMG3) of a region behind a towing vehicle (V). The controller is operable to receive a towing vehicle image data (DV1) from a towing vehicle camera (C1); and a trailer image data (DV2) from a trailer camera (C2). The controller combines the towing vehicle image data (DV1) and the trailer image data (DV2) to generate a composite image data (DV3) corresponding to a composite image (IMG3). The controller is operable to output the composite image data (DV3). The controller is operable selectively to enable and/or disable the output of the composite image data (DV3). The controller is configured to monitor a status of a turn signal indicator. The controller is configured to disable the output of the composite image data (DV3) when the turn signal indicator is activated; and/or enable the output of the composite image data (DV3) when the turn signal indicator is de-activated.

Abstract: A separating wall device, in particular for a vehicle, comprises at least one frame unit defining, at least in a mounted state, at least one separating unit accommodation region, and comprising at least one frame section. Viewed along a frame middle line that extends in the frame section and along the frame section, the frame section has at least two frame cross sections, which are substantially different from each other.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a part of a vehicle, which includes a translucent cover layer having a front surface and a back surface; a heating layer comprising a translucent and opaque heating element extending in a plane of the heating layer, the heating layer located on the back surface side of the cover layer; and a lighting module associated with the heating layer and adapted for lighting the heating layer so that at least part of the heating layer is visible at the front surface side of the cover layer.

Abstract: A vehicle ceiling connecting arrangement for attaching a vehicle ceiling to a vehicle structure of a vehicle. The vehicle ceiling connecting arrangement comprising a vehicle structure connection portion and a ceiling attachment element, wherein the vehicle ceiling connecting arrangement is configured to assume a ceiling attachment state in which a portion of the vehicle ceiling is sandwiched between a first surface of the vehicle structure and a ceiling clamping surface of the ceiling attachment element.

Abstract: An insulating material for insulating a structural element in a vehicle including a support element with a first surface and a second surface, and an expandable material which is arranged on the support element. The expandable material is arranged here on a first sub-region of the first surface of the support element, and a second sub-region of the first surface is free from expandable material. The first sub-region is configured here in such a manner that the first surface of the support element is completely covered with expanded material after expansion of the expandable material.

Abstract: In a resin vehicle body grounding structure, a positive terminal of a battery is connected to positive terminals of a first load and a second load, a negative terminal of the battery is connected to a first grounding structure element, a negative terminal of the first load is connected to the first grounding structure element, a positive terminal of an alternator is connected to the positive terminal of the second load, the negative terminal ? thereof is connected to a second grounding structure element, and the negative terminal of the second load is connected to the second grounding structure element.

Abstract: A module driver or a master obtains the load IDs of the respective first loads connected to the downstream side of the module driver, recognizes the classification of areas, such as door, roof and floor areas, or a module according to the obtained load IDs, and allocates an appropriate driver ID to the module driver in each area. Each first load has a load ID. The load IDs are allocated to the respective second loads on the downstream side of the module driver on the basis of the allocated driver ID. The area or the module is recognized on the basis of the combination of the load IDs of the plurality of first loads, whereby malfunctions caused by erroneous assembling of the first loads are suppressed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an improved vehicle data communications network comprising controllers configured in accordance with a Service-Oriented Architecture, arranged to offer available services as subscription service on the vehicle data communications network. In particular, a controller for an automotive data communications network in a vehicle is disclosed. The controller may be operatively connected in use to a data bus and to a high-speed data communications channel. The data bus may comprise at least one first electronic device connected to it. The controller may comprise a first input, a processor, a second input and an output. The first input may be configured in use to receive a first data message from the data bus, the first data message comprising data associated with at least one first electronic device. The processor may be configured in use to identify at least one service associated with the received first data message.

Abstract: A method of configuring an automotive data communications network and a controller for the automotive data communications network are disclosed. The automotive data communications network comprises first and second controllers, each controller being operatively connected in use to a data bus and to a high-speed data communications channel. Each data bus is operatively connected to one or more electronic devices. The method comprises receiving a first data message over the high-speed data communications channel at the first controller; determining a network address associated with the second controller in dependence on the received first data message; and outputting a second data message from the first controller over the high-speed data communications channel, the second data message enabling the second controller to determine a network address associated with the first controller.

Abstract: A vehicular circuit body includes: a trunk line that includes a power source line having a predetermined current capacity and a communication line having a predetermined communication capacity, and that is routed in a vehicle body; a branch line that is connected to an accessory; and a plurality of control boxes that are disposed in a distribution manner along the trunk line, each having a control unit that distributes at least one of power from the power source line, supplied to the trunk line, and a signal from the communication line, to the branch line connected to the trunk line. The trunk line is formed of a routing material having at least one kind of conductor among a flat conductor, a round bar conductor, and a stranded wire.

Abstract: Provided is a wire harness capable of maintaining a predetermined bent shape. The wire harness has a conductor, an outer member that encloses the conductor, a rigid conductor portion that is included in the conductor and that has rigidity and is capable of retaining a bent shape, and a rigid outer portion that is included in the outer member and that has rigidity and is capable of retaining a bent shape, with the rigid conductor portion being arranged on the inner side of the rigid outer portion, and a bent portion being formed by the rigid outer portion and the rigid conductor portion together having undergone a bending process.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a vehicular circuit body composed mainly a backbone trunk line portion provided in a vehicle and a plurality of backbone control boxes. An electrical connection path is realized with a structure which is simplified like a spine by connecting branch line sub-harnesses to backbone control boxes. An electrical connection between an engine room and a vehicle interior is performed by arranging a main power source cable and a part of a branch line sub-harness so as to penetrate a dash panel. Thus, it is possible to easily arrange the vehicular circuit body without reducing sealing performance of a portion penetrating the dash panel.

Abstract: A vehicular circuit body includes a plurality of backbone control boxes, a backbone trunk line portion connecting the backbone trunk line portions to each other, and a branch line sub-harness. A trunk includes has a power source line and a communication line, and a control includes a trunk line connection portion and a branch line connection portion.

Abstract: A vehicular circuit body includes a trunk line that includes a power source line having a predetermined current capacity and a communication line having a predetermined communication capacity, and that is routed in a vehicle body, a branch line that is directly or indirectly connected to an accessory, and a plurality of control boxes that are disposed in a distribution manner along the trunk line, each having a control unit that distributes at least one of power from the power source line, supplied to the trunk line, and a signal from the communication line, to the branch line connected to the trunk line. The trunk line is formed of a routing material having at least one kind of conductor among a flat conductor, a round bar conductor, and a stranded wire. The communication line of the trunk line is routed so that the plurality of control boxes are connected in a ring form.

Abstract: A vehicular circuit body includes a trunk line that includes a power source line and a communication line and is routed in a vehicle body, and a plurality of control boxes that are disposed in a distribution manner along the trunk line. In a vehicle, a first power source supplies power to an accessory mounted on the vehicle and a second power source supplies power which is higher in voltage than the power of the first power source to a drive source of the vehicle. The vehicular circuit body further includes a voltage drop unit that reduces the voltage of the power supplied from the second power source, to the voltage of the power of the first power source. To the power source line of the trunk line, the power from the first power source is supplied, and the power from the second power source is supplied through the voltage drop unit.

Abstract: A switch device that includes a first input terminal that is connected to a first battery; a second input terminal that is connected to a second battery; a first output terminal that is connected to a first load; a second output terminal and a third output terminal that are both connected to a second load; a first conductive path that is connected to the first input terminal; a first switch that includes one terminal that is connected to the first input terminal via the first conductive path, and further includes another terminal; a second conductive path that is connected to the second input terminal; and a second switch that includes one terminal that is connected to the second input terminal via the second conductive path, and further includes another terminal.

Abstract: The disclosure includes a system and method for reconfiguring a vehicle based on one or more preferences of a first user without the first user directly providing an input to the vehicle to reconfigure the vehicle. The method may include wirelessly receiving first user profile data at a vehicle. The first user profile data may be associated with a first user. The first user profile data may describe how one or more settings of the vehicle should be configured for the first user. Upon receipt of the first user profile data, the vehicle may be configured in accordance with second user profile data describing how the one or more settings of the vehicle should be configured for a second user. The method may include reconfiguring the one or more settings of the vehicle based on the first user profile data so that the vehicle is reconfigured for the first user.