Abstract: A device for luminously signalling a change of lane for a motor vehicle comprises at least one element for detecting the change of lane of the vehicle and at least one control module configured to receive and process information coming from the one or more elements for detecting the change of lane and to accordingly control at least one emitting and projecting element configured to project at least one pictogram onto the road.

Abstract: A device for providing information (DF) is fitted to a land vehicle (V) and comprises a communication module (MCN) connected to a wireless communication network (RC). This device (DF) comprises projection means (MP1-MP3) that are installed in at least one portion (PLI, PL2, PR) of the vehicle (V) and are able to project at least one image onto the ground, and control means (MCT) determining, from items of information received from the wireless communication network (RC) by the communication module (MCN), when a detected person is about to access the vehicle (V), whether some of these items of information relate to this detected person and, if so, triggering the projection, by the projection means (MP1-MP3), of at least one image representative of these determined items of information onto the ground in immediate proximity to at least one zone (ZI) allowing access to the vehicle (V).

Abstract: A vehicle visor includes a light guide positioned within a housing. A first major surface comprising a light extraction feature. A second major surface is coupled to a first reflective element. A plurality of minor surfaces are positioned around a perimeter of the light guide. A light source and a second reflective element each optically coupled with one of the plurality of minor surfaces on opposite sides of the light guide.

Abstract: An interior assembly for a motor vehicle includes a decorative layer and a lighting unit. The decorative layer has a plurality of cutouts which are arranged with respect to one another in such a way that they represent at least one symbol. The lighting unit is assigned to the cutouts in such a way that the light which is emitted by the lighting unit in the switched on state of the lighting unit is directed through at least some of the cutouts to a surface of the decorative layer.

Abstract: A sound output device for installation at a vehicle is provided with a warning sound generation section configured to generate a warning sound including at least one sine wave, a background sound generation section configured to generate a volume-adjusted first background sound based on a selected sound source, a controller configured to control selection of a sound source of the first background sound based on externally-supplied selection information, and a first synthesizer section configured to combine the warning sound and the first background sound and output the combination as a first advisory sound.

Abstract: A threat assessment system and method of assessing errant threat detection. The method, in one implementation, involves receiving a detection estimation from a driver of the vehicle or an object detection sensor of the vehicle, obtaining an analysis environmental camera image from a camera on the vehicle, generating a predictive saliency distribution based on the analysis environmental camera image, comparing the detection estimation received from the driver of the vehicle or the object detection sensor of the vehicle with the predictive saliency distribution, and determining a deviation between the detection estimation and the predictive saliency distribution.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an image acquisition unit configured to acquire an image around the vehicle, and a controller configured to control the image acquisition unit to acquire an image of a predetermined area based on a positional relationship between a smart key and the vehicle, and an opening of at least one of rear doors of the vehicle, and determine the number of boarding passengers based on the image of the predetermined area.

Abstract: An operating device for a transportation vehicle for operating a function of a transportation vehicle, wherein the operating device includes LEDs arranged adjacent to one another forming a matrix, wherein a processing unit ascertains whether light of at least one first LED is reflected and/or radiated because of an operating action at least into a second LED.

Abstract: An in-vehicle accident prevention device includes: an occupant detection unit that detects an occupant inside a vehicle; an abnormality detection unit that detects an abnormality in the vehicle; and a control unit that controls a warning device to warn an inside or an outside of the vehicle or controls on-vehicle equipment to mitigate the abnormality when the occupant detection unit detects the occupant and the abnormality detection unit detects the abnormality. The occupant detection unit extracts physical characteristics or behavioral characteristics of the occupant to further detect a type of the occupant or whether or not the occupant is able to cope with the abnormality. The control unit executes the warning by the warning device and the abnormality mitigation by the on-vehicle equipment according to a result of the detection by the occupant detection unit.

Abstract: The technology relates detecting standing water. In one example, a system comprising one or more processors may be configured to receive sensor data generated by a perception system of a vehicle, wherein the sensor data corresponds to an area surrounding a vehicle. The one or more processors may identify a location in the area where the sensor data is not present and receive map information corresponding to the area, wherein the map information includes road surface locations. The one or more processors may determine that the location corresponds to one or more of the road surface locations in the map information; and output, based upon the determination that the location corresponds to one or more of the road surface locations in the map information, an indication that standing water is at the location.

Abstract: The apparatus for controlling a display mirror for a vehicle includes an operation mode determiner for determining an operation mode based on a position of a mirror assembly, the mirror assembly accommodating a display for displaying an image obtained by an imaging device within an inner space formed by a mirror coupled to a surface of a mirror housing; a power supply for supplying a power to the display; and a controller configured to adjust an intensity of the power supplied to the display based on the determined operation mode. The operation mode determiner determines between a first operation mode in which an image reflected by the mirror is visible to a driver and a second operation mode in which the image obtained by the imaging device is displayed on the display. In particular, the display remains turned on in the first operation mode and the second operation mode.

Abstract: A mount is slid with respect to a base to build an assembly, the base including an upper surface fixed to a vehicle, a lower surface facing a direction opposite to that of the upper surface, a first lateral surface located between the lower surface and the upper surface, and a second lateral surface located between the lower surface and the upper surface and located opposite to the first lateral surface. The mount includes a bottom surface facing the lower surface, a first lateral wall joined to the bottom surface and facing the first lateral surface, and a second lateral wall joined to the bottom surface and facing the second lateral surface. A thickness of the first lateral wall in a direction from the first lateral wall to the second lateral wall is smaller in a first lower portion than in a first upper portion.

Abstract: Systems and methods to provide visual references to passengers in vehicles to prevent motion sickness. The system can include a controller and one or more projectors and/or displays. The controller can detect movement of a vehicle and project images within the vehicle that comport with the detected movement. The system can include a projector to project images on the interior of the vehicle. The system can include one or more displays to display images inside the vehicle. The controller can receive data from one or more cameras, accelerometers, navigation units, magnetometers, and other components to detect the motion of the vehicle. The system can display visual references on the dashboard, door panels, and other interior surfaces to complete the view of passengers, or provide other visual reference, to prevent motion sickness.

Abstract: An image output device outputs a periphery image of a vehicle to a display; acquires a capture image of the periphery; acquires detection information of the periphery; determines an accuracy factor of detection of each object; calculates a position of the object in the capture image; determines whether objects overlap with each other in the capture image; and sets an image transmission region to at least a part of a region displaying a first object disposed on a near side among the objects determined to overlap with each other in the capture image, generates the periphery image for visually confirming a second object disposed on a far side of the first object, and changes a transmittance defined in the image transmission region higher as the accuracy factor of the detection of the second object is higher.

Abstract: A vehicle may include a side mirror including a housing and a mirror member provided inside the housing and rotatable in a first axis and a second axis in the housing; an input unit configured to receive an identification information related to a driver; a driving apparatus configured to identify a target position corresponding to the identification information related to the driver, acquire a plurality of paths for moving the mirror member between the identified target position and the current position, identify each of positions for switching the movement direction of the acquired plurality of paths, select a path having positions for switching the movement direction closest to a predetermined center position among the respective positions for switching the movement direction thereof, and selectively control rotation of the first axis and rotation of the second axis of the mirror member based on the selected path.

Abstract: A mirror assembly can include a mirror and one or more actuators operatively positioned to cause the position and/or the orientation of the mirror to be adjusted. The one or more actuators include a bladder. The bladder can include a flexible casing. The bladder can define a fluid chamber. The fluid chamber can contain a dielectric fluid. The one or more actuators can include a first conductor and a second conductor operatively positioned on opposite portions of the bladder. The one or more actuators can be configured such that, when electrical energy is supplied to the first conductor and the second conductor, the first conductor and the second conductor can become oppositely charged. As a result, the first conductor and the second conductor are electrostatically attracted toward each other to cause at least a portion of the dielectric fluid to be displaced to an outer peripheral region of the fluid chamber.

Abstract: A rearview device for a motor vehicle includes a moveable head assembly, an actuator assembly having a fixed part and a moveable part, the moveable part being attached to the head assembly, a motor cradle configured to attach the actuator assembly to the moveable head assembly. A method of assembling a rearview device comprises providing the rearview device and attaching the actuator assembly to the moveable head assembly using the motor cradle.

Abstract: An external rearview device for a motor vehicle includes a housing, and one or more of at least one light emitting or a receiving device, including one or more of at least one light producing device or at least one camera device arranged within the housing, and at least one at least partially transparent element closing an opening provided by the housing, the at least partially transparent element being provided in form of a first module attached to the housing, and the one or more of the light producing device or the camera device being provided in form of a second module attached to the first module, the first module and the second module being mechanically releaseably coupled.

Abstract: A detachable footrest assembly is provided. The assembly includes a frame having a first portion and a second portion. A footrest extends from the first portion of the frame. A first mount positioned such that the first mount is adapted to be received into a lower door hinge of a vehicle with a first pin that extends from a first mating portion which is threaded and which extends in a direction away from the first portion of the frame. A second mount is spaced apart from the first mount and positioned such that the second mount is adapted to be received into an upper door hinge of a vehicle with a second pin that extends from a second mating portion which is threaded and which extends in a direction away from the first portion of the frame. The first and second pins are substantially aligned.

Abstract: A retractable vehicle step assembly includes a drive shaft having a spline and a step coupled to the drive shaft through a step linkage system. The step is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The step linkage system includes a first step linkage defining a spline engagement opening for engagement with the spline of the drive shaft and a fastener. The fastener is adjustably coupled to the first step linkage so as to clamp the spline engagement opening of the first step linkage around the drive shaft. Upon loosening the fastener, the first step linkage is disengageable from the drive shaft and the step is moveable from the extended position to the retracted position regardless of rotation of the drive shaft.

Abstract: A cargo screen assembly for a vehicle includes: a screen unit disposed inside a trim of a vehicle in a wound state, and for covering a cargo loading space of the vehicle when being drawn toward a vehicle interior; a driving part for drawing out the screen unit from the trim and the front end of the screen unit from the trim; and a pulling-out part for supporting the screen unit drawn out from the trim.

Abstract: 1. Housing for a protective device for a motor-vehicle interior, protective device having such a housing, and method for producing such a housing. 2.1 Such a housing which is provided for accommodating at least one winding shaft and at least one flexible sheet-like structure, which is retained on the winding shaft such that it can be wound up thereon and unwound therefrom, having a housing profile, which extends along a longitudinal direction and has an angular profile cross section, bounding an accommodating space for accommodating the at least one winding shaft and the at least one flexible sheet-like structure, and also has a profile opening, which extends into the accommodating space and through which the at least one flexible sheet-like structure can be displaced, during a winding-up and/or unwinding operation, into the accommodating space and/or out of the same, is known. 2.

Abstract: A smart license plate vault is disclosed. The smart license plate vault securely holds small objects, such as a vehicle key, while resembling a license plate mounting platform. The smart license plate vault may be operated by authorized third parties via a keypad located on the smart license plate vault to accept access codes and other information.

Abstract: An internal storage structure of a vehicle may include a housing including an opening and configured of having a storage space disposed inside a crash pad, a cover portion configured to include a display module and to cover the opening, a first guide rail configured to be disposed on the side surface of the housing to be tilted by a predetermined angle, and a second guide rail configured to be disposed on the lower end portion of the cover portion to interlock with a gear portion disposed on the lower surface of the housing, and the cover portion is configured to be tilted forwardly along the second guide rail, and to move downwardly along the first guide rail and the second guide rail.

Abstract: A headrest hook with a rubber double hooks that mounts and clamps to the side of a headrest pole to hang a variety of hats and caps inside any vehicle car, truck, and SUV.

Abstract: The invention concerns a roof bar assembly (1) comprising a bar, several feet (2) for attaching the bar (6) to the roof of a vehicle and several screws (90) for attaching the bar (6) to each corresponding foot (2). The bar (6) can be attached in a longitudinal position in which the bar (6) is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle or in a transverse position in which the bar (6) is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The roof bar assembly (1) comprises spacer means positioned between each foot (2) and the bar (6) configured such that, in the transverse position, the distance between an attachment plate (21) of the foot (2) intended to be attached to the roof and the bar (6) is greater than the distance between the attachment plate of the foot (2) and the bar (6) in the longitudinal position.

Abstract: A cargo carrier for a vehicle top includes a base portion and a cover. The base portion defines a cargo compartment. A sidewall surrounds the entirety of the cargo compartment and includes a male cantilevered portion. A cover for the base portion is formed of an elastic material that allows the cover to stretch to accommodate cargo of different sizes in the cargo compartment. An edge of the cover may include a J-hook with a channel for receiving the male cantilevered portion to thereby attach the cover to the base portion.

Abstract: A motorcycle transporter includes a main frame comprising a hitch connection to couple to a tow hitch on a tow vehicle. A front tire carrier assembly is coupled to the main frame through a lift and comprises a rear tilting cradle hingedly coupled to a forward stationary cradle, each formed into a channel shaped to receive a motorcycle tire. The stationary cradle is coupled to the lift, a cradle side rail latch housing and a corresponding side rail latch coupled to the cradles to lock the rear tilting cradle in an open position and in a closed position. The open position enables the motorcycle tire to roll into the channel at ground level. The closed position restrains the motorcycle tire in the channel. The lift is arranged to raise the cradle from the ground level.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods, of securing and transporting cargo and items using a vehicle including modular carrier racks and various engagement components and features.

Abstract: A holding apparatus is adapted for holding a vehicle test device to be used for testing a test sample that is a vehicle or a part of the vehicle on a seat of the test sample, and includes: a mounting stand on which the vehicle test device is mounted; and a fixing a mechanism configured to be connected to an ISOFIX anchor provided in the test sample to fix the mounting stand to the seat.

Abstract: A variable head lining apparatus may include a roof portion including a rail structure and entirely exposable to an internal of a vehicle; and a variable roof portion configured to partially cover the roof portion by slidably operating along the rail structure.

Abstract: A mobile telephone and tablet computer holder (100) which has been developed to provide passenger comfort during traveling by commercial vehicles used in the passenger transportation. The mobile phone and tablet computer holder (100) includes an upper holder (120) and a lower holder (130) between which the mobile phone or tablet is positioned, and the bandage (110) for connecting the upper holder (120) and the lower holder (130) to the seat backrest (200).

Abstract: A mounting member for mounting a mobile device and a mobile device accessory of being fixed to one face of the mobile device and having a ring on an object is disclosed. The mounting member includes a body having a plate shape, a ring insertion hole penetrating the body and extending along one direction of the body, the ring inserting hole being configured for the ring to be inserted downwardly thereinto, and a fixing hole formed on a lower surface portion of the body to cross the ring insertion hole, the fixing hole being configured to fix the ring inserted in the ring insertion hole and rotated to the body.

Abstract: Vehicle sensor systems include modular sensor kits having one or more pods (e.g., sensor roof pods) and/or one or more bumpers (e.g., sensor bumpers). The sensor roof pods are configured to couple to a vehicle. A sensor roof pod may be positioned atop a vehicle proximate a front of the vehicle, proximate a back of the vehicle, or at any position along a top side of the vehicle being coupled, for example, using a mounting shim or a tripod. The sensor roof pods can include sensors (e.g., LIDAR sensors, cameras, ultrasonic sensors, etc.), processing units, control systems (e.g., temperature and/or environmental control systems), and communication devices (e.g., networking and/or wireless devices).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a lining for a haul truck body, said lining being arranged to extend over a haul truck body for carrying a load, wherein the lining is formed by a plurality of lining elements comprising at least a first type of lining elements, termed load-breaking lining elements, and a second type of lining elements, different from the load-breaking lining elements, said load-breaking lining elements being structured and arranged to restrict, to a higher degree than the second type of lining elements, movement of said load in relation to the lining. The disclosure further relates to a haul truck body comprising the lining and a haul truck comprising the haul truck body.

Abstract: An insert component for an interior component of a vehicle, where the interior component includes a molded skin element and a foam body which is introduced between the insert component and the molded skin element using a foaming process. The insert component has a body portion in order to remain in the interior component and an edge section for supporting the production of the interior component. The edge section at least in a first portion has a lesser thickness as compared to the body portion.

Abstract: A structure of a sliding trim cover is for opposite sliding doors and includes: a center rail mounted at a center inside the opposite sliding doors in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle body; a trim unit including an upper trim and a lower trim to surround the center rail to prevent the center rail from being exposed to the outside; an opening between the upper trim and the lower trim; a center roller, which includes a fixing unit and a rolling unit, the center roller being coupled to the center rail through the opening; and a sliding trim cover with one end connected to the rolling unit. The sliding trim cover slides in parallel with the center rail to open or close the opening when the door is opened or closed. The sliding trim cover opens the opening when the door is opened and completely closes the opening when the door is closed.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a motor vehicle with a locator device configured to maintain outer body panel alignment, and a corresponding method. In particular, an example method includes temporarily attaching a locator device to one of a body of a motor vehicle and an outer body panel connectable to the body. The method further includes connecting the outer body panel to the body, and rigidly connecting the locator device to the other of the body and the outer body panel.

Abstract: An article fixation apparatus includes an article attachment member and a first seal material. The article attachment member includes a protrusion part which protrudes toward a vehicle outside via a penetration hole of a roof panel from a vehicle inside of the roof panel and which fixes an article and a head part seat surface that is joined to a lower surface side of a reinforcement member. The first seal material prevents water permeation to the vehicle inside of the roof panel from a gap between the penetration hole and the protrusion part.

Abstract: A tractor in which a basic shape of a hot-wind blocking plate disposed between a motor unit and an operation unit is commonalized as a sharable element, and cutting of an outer edge portion of the hot-wind blocking plate enables application to various specifications including different sizes of motors and operation units, thus achieving convenience in assembling the tractor, enabling mass production by using the sharable element, enabling an efficient inventory storage, and providing an advantage in costs. The tractor includes: a hot-wind blocking plate disposed between a motor unit and an operation unit, the dimension of the hot-wind blocking plate being adjustable by cutting an outer edge portion of the blocking plate; and an operation unit component mounted in the outer edge portion of the hot-wind blocking plate, a position where the operation unit component is mounted is changeable depending on a specification of the operation unit.

Abstract: A structural component, or parts thereof, for a machine system or vehicle, such as an aircraft, is provided. In some examples, the structural component includes at least one embedded passageway or line. In other examples, the passageway or line is formed integrally on the exterior surface of the structural component. In some of these examples, the structural component can benefit from additive manufacturing techniques or methodologies.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems for providing a pathway for at least one electrical conductor to supply current from a vehicle or marine craft power source to a steering wheel comprising at least one working element for heating or controls. The present invention utilizes a clock spring assembly inside a channel created by a housing mount and a housing base and encased in a housing cover for infinite rotation of the steering wheel while still maintaining a path for current to travel through the clock spring to the wheel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiring harness (10) for an airbag module of a vehicle occupant safety system, particularly for a driver's airbag module, having a connector (11) for connecting to a pyrotechnic igniter of the airbag module, at least one module connecting cable (12) connected to the connector (11) for connecting the connector (11) to a vehicle wiring harness, and at least one actuator unit (13) having a pyrotechnic actuator (17) and an actuator connecting cable (14) which is formed integrally with the actuator unit (13) and is connected to the connector (11). The invention further relates to an airbag module, vehicle cabling and a vehicle occupant safety system having a wiring harness of this kind and to a method of production.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an operation resource which performs a plurality of ECU functions, a peripheral resource which is shared by the plurality of ECU functions and a control mechanism which controls a period in which one of the ECU functions uses the peripheral resource. The control mechanism calculates, based on a budget value which is given in advance and is a performance allocation, a use prohibition period in which the one of the ECU functions is prohibited from using the peripheral resource within the predetermined unit time.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a track that defines a guide channel, first and second transmitters positioned on first and second sides of the guide channel, respectively, and a bridge that extends over an upper portion of the track to cover the guide channel when the bridge is in a closed position.

Abstract: An auxiliary Battery Eliminator Circuit (BEC) and method are provided. The auxiliary BEC may include a receiver plug-in port with a low voltage power and ground connection and a receiver communication connection and an electronic speed control plug-in port comprising a low voltage power and ground connection and an electronic speed control communication connection. In addition the auxiliary BEC may include a battery pre-wire connection for electrically coupling to a high voltage positive terminal of a high voltage battery. Wherein the auxiliary BEC passes through communication signals between a receiver and the electronic speed control via the receiver communication connection and the electronic speed control communication connection. Wherein the auxiliary BEC provides converted high voltage power from the high voltage battery for the receiver and herein the auxiliary BEC powers on and off corresponding to input from the low voltage power and ground connection of the electronic speed control.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methodologies for providing a comfort system of a transportation vehicle include capturing and assessing movement data of a user. The movement data can include movement data captured upon the user's approach to the transportation vehicle.

Abstract: A voice recognition function link control system of a vehicle, which is configured for mounting a smart speaker used in the home or office in the vehicle and utilizing the smart speaker in linkage with an infotainment system of the vehicle, includes a traffic management system server, an infotainment system, a content service provider system server, and a smart speaker for receiving and transmitting a voice command of any user to the content service provider system server, receiving specific content from the content service provider system server, and outputting the received specific content.

Abstract: A vehicle structure sub-unit includes a cross-member of metal material and two crash-box modules with their front surfaces welded or glued to the rear wall of the cross-member. A reinforcing metal plate is interposed between the front surface of at least one of the two crash-box modules and the rear wall. The rear wall has a depressed flat portion in which the reinforcing plate is received, in such a way that the surface of the reinforcing plate facing the crash-box module is substantially flush with the surface of the rear wall. A depressed portion of the rear wall is located in an offset position, closer to the center of the cross-member, with respect to the crash-box module, in such a way that the reinforcing plate is in contact only with a part of the front surface of the crash-box module, the remaining part of the front surface being in direct contact with the rear wall.

Abstract: A vehicle grille assembly is disclosed that is passively illuminated by accent lighting sources provided in a corresponding headlamp assembly. A primary light guide in communication with a light source and a secondary light guide is disposed within the vehicle grill. The secondary light guide receives light from the primary light guide to illuminate a portion of the vehicle grille.