Abstract: A headlight determination apparatus includes a camera device, a target light recognition device, and a changing device. The camera device captures an image ahead of a vehicle at a predetermined frame rate. The target light recognition device recognizes target light from the image captured by the camera device. The changing device changes a wavelength of headlight of the vehicle by using a predetermined period slower than the predetermined frame rate. When the wavelength of the headlight is different from a wavelength of the target light and/or when a period of the wavelength of the headlight does not match a period of the wavelength of the target light, the target light recognition device recognizes that there is target light other than the headlight in front of the vehicle and controls light distribution of the headlight when there is target light other than the headlight in front of the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to an illumination system (1) for an external cladding part of a motor vehicle, having at least a configuration region (2), which has a visible side facing towards the outer side and a rear side with a rear-side face (2b) as well as side faces (2a), wherein the configuration region (2) is formed as a light-guide body and is processed on the rear-side face (2b) in the region of a light window for representation of a characteristic feature appearing three-dimensionally on the visible side, having a housing element (4) with a coloured bottom face (4b) and side faces (4c), wherein an air gap remains between the rear-side face (2b) of the configuration region (2) and the bottom face (4b), and an installation space, in which a light source (6) is arranged, remains between the configuration region (2) and the side face (4c) of the housing element (2), the light being couplable into a side face of the configuration region (2) and being couplable out at the laser structure (11), and subsequently

Abstract: A vehicular communication system includes a near field communication device disposed at a vehicle. Responsive to a near field communication-enabled device being within a threshold distance of the vehicle, the near field communication device wirelessly receives a wakeup near field communication from the near field communication-enabled device. Responsive to the near field communication device wirelessly receiving the wakeup near field communication from the near field communication-enabled device, the near field communication device (i) wakes up and (ii) determines whether the near field communication-enabled device is an authorized device. Responsive to determining that the near field communication-enabled device is an authorized device, the near field communication device authenticates the near field communication-enabled device.

Abstract: A messaging system includes a message board and a remote communicatively coupled to the message board and configured for receiving a user input. In the system, the remote is configured to transmit a message to the message board with instructions for displaying a message based on the user input. In some configurations, the messaging system can be installed in a vehicle. In such configuration, the message board can be communicatively coupled to an on-board diagnostics port of the vehicle.

Abstract: The optical assembly disclosed in the embodiment of the invention includes: a lighting module having a resin layer and a light emitting device inside the resin layer, and having an exit surface for emitting surface light to one side; a reflective portion having a recess in a lower portion of the exit side of the lighting module and an aspherical curved surface at the bottom of the recess; and a transparent cover on the recess to reflect the surface light to a set region.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a light source unit that outputs light, an elongated light guide including a first end surface on which the light is incident, a second end surface located opposite to the first end surface, an emitting surface, and at least one held portion provided on at least one of the longitudinal side surfaces different from the emitting surface, the light guide guiding the light from the first end surface to the second end surface, and a housing including an attachment portion to which the light source unit is attached, a housing portion that is open at an end portion on the attachment portion side and includes a housing recess to house the light guide and an exposure opening exposing the emitting surface, and a holding portion that holds the light guide in the housing recess by sandwiching the at least one held portion.

Abstract: An acoustic warning device for a motor vehicle, having: a base part, a mobile control part, an electrical command detection circuit with at least two switches, the switches are normally closed switches, and the two switches are connected in series, in that at least one of the switches has two contacts that are isolated from one another.

Abstract: Auxiliary safety device for a vehicle, comprising a housing suitable to be mounted on board of the vehicle; a lighting assembly which is at least partially accommodated in the housing and comprises at least a plurality of lights arranged to illuminate a space ahead of the vehicle; a video assembly which is at least partially accommodated in the housing and comprises one or more video cameras monitoring at least part of the environment outside the vehicle to detect one or more of humans, animals or objects ahead of the vehicle, wherein the video assembly comprises at least one thermal video camera which detects at least humans/animals ahead of the vehicle under poor visibility conditions; and a controller which at least causes the plurality of lights to flash or strobe at a human, or animal or obstacle detected by the video assembly.

Abstract: The disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods for guiding an individual to an electrical power outlet in a vehicle. An example method executed by a processor of an electrical power outlet controller in a vehicle includes determining that an individual is seeking an electrical power outlet provided on the vehicle, selecting a first electrical power outlet from a plurality of electrical power outlets provided on the vehicle, and providing location information of the first electrical power outlet. The location information may be provided in various forms such as in the form of an audio signal (a beeping sound produced by a beeper, for example), a visual indication (a light source illuminating the electrical power outlet, for example) an audible instruction (navigation assistance provided via a speaker, for example), a graphical indication (navigation assistance via a personal device), and/or a text message (navigation assistance via a personal device).

Abstract: A perception-based monitoring method for determining a passenger's intention to unbuckle a seatbelt and/or to open a door, including: receiving input data including an image of an interior of the vehicle captured by a camera mounted in the vehicle; assigning based on the image, a set of predefined body keypoint positions (BKP) associated with a detected passenger; computing a manipulation score, indicative of an intention of the passenger to unbuckle a seatbelt and/or to open a door, based on the assigned set of predefined BKP in relation with a seatbelt buckle and/or a door handle; determining the passenger's intention in case the manipulation score exceeds a predefined threshold; and if a passenger's intention is determined, adjusting a control function of a safety system of the vehicle; and/or notifying an occupant of the vehicle of the passenger's intention.

Abstract: An attention attracting system includes plural HMI devices notifying occupants; and an attention attracting device notifying the occupants of presence of a risk of contact between a subject vehicle and an object through the HMI devices. The attention attracting device includes a risk identification section identifying a risk level of the risk of the contact and a notification section: executing a first notification to notify a driver of the presence of the risk of the contact through a driver HMI device solely notifying the driver when the risk level exceeds a first threshold; and executing a second notification to notify a passenger of the presence of the risk of the contact through a passenger HMI device solely notifying the passenger when the risk level exceeds a second threshold greater than the first threshold or when a predetermined time passes after the first notification is executed.

Abstract: A collapsible ladder assembly for mounting to a trailer comprises a ladder portion, a trailer mounting bracket, two extensible arms extending between connection with the ladder portion and connection with the trailer mounting bracket. The assembly has a first pivotal connection coupling the ladder portion to each of the two extensible arms a second pivotal connection coupling the ladder portion to each of the extensible arms, wherein an axis of the first pivotal connection is substantially normal to an axis of the second pivotal connection; and a third pivotal connection coupling each of the two extensible arms to the trailer mounting bracket.

Abstract: 1. A luggage compartment cover for a motor vehicle. 2.1 A luggage compartment cover for a motor vehicle is known, comprising a flexible cover sheet, which is held so as to be able to be wound up and unwound on a winding shaft which is mounted rotatably in a cassette housing, the opposite end regions of which cassette housing are each provided with a holder for the releasable, interlocking fixing of the cassette housing in vehicle-side holding receptacles, a holder comprising a blocking pawl which is pivotable between a release position and a blocking position and, in a state of the cassette housing mounted on the vehicle, engages behind a blocking contour of a vehicle-side holding receptacle. 2.

Abstract: A center console for a vehicle, having at least one rearwardly situated armrest and having at least one functional unit. In order to enable an existing structural space to be utilized optimally, and at the same time optimize the center console with regard to its storage space, the functional unit is mounted to be linearly movable between a rearward rest position, in which the functional unit is arranged at least predominantly under the armrest, and at least one forward functional position, in which the functional unit is at least predominantly forwardly offset in relation to the armrest.

Abstract: A center console for a vehicle, having a storage trough which extends over at least a predominant part of a length of the center console and which has a longitudinally extending side wall that laterally delimits a storage space of the storage trough. In order to optimize an ability of the center console to store articles, the center console has a holding unit which is arranged in the storage space of the storage trough and on the side wall and by use of which at least one article can be temporarily clamped between the holding unit and the side wall.

Abstract: A center console for a vehicle, having a storage trough which extends over at least a predominant part of a length of the center console. In order to provide a center console that can be easily configured by a user as required, the center console has at least two different electrical functional units which each individually are selectively arrangeable at least partially in a storage space of the storage trough.

Abstract: A center console for a vehicle has a storage trough, which extends over at least a predominant part of a length of the center console, and a storage container, which is insertable into the storage trough and which has an upper entrance opening. In order to provide a center console and front seat assembly for a vehicle that are individually configurable in terms of their characteristics, the storage container has a roller shutter for closing the entrance opening.

Abstract: Apparatus and method to access external vehicle cargo carriers and cargo are disclosed for moving cargo from a vehicle's roof to the vehicle's hood and returning the cargo to the roof for storage. A particular embodiment consists of using existing vehicle external roof-rack mounts and cargo carriers to allow mobile crossbars to deliver the cargo carrier and the cargo to a position at the front of the vehicle. A self-contained control system provides locomotive force to deploy and retrieve the cargo carrier and cargo. A human interface is used to control the apparatus and includes manual checks to ensure safe use. The apparatus can be used without a control system and operated manually.

Abstract: A roof rack assembly for a vehicle that includes a structure that extends in a cross-car direction of the vehicle, the roof rack assembly has: a first rack portion comprising a first rail and an opposing second rail; and a second rack portion comprising a third rail and an opposing fourth rail. The first rail has a cutout, and the second rail has a cutout, and the cutout of the first rail is configured to align with the cutout of the second rail. The structure of the vehicle is configured to extend through the aligned cutouts of the first rail and the second rail when the roof rack assembly is installed on the vehicle.

Abstract: A multi-versatile rack for carrying and transporting sports equipment on a vehicle is disclosed. The multi-versatile rack may also be used as a board stacker, a sling, a board sleeve, a changing mat, a beach mat, a seat cover and a tote bag, a slide mat, and a cockpit cover. The multi-versatile rack may be provided with extra padded straps for additional padding or length. The additional straps or tie down straps are used for securely holding the sports equipment, for example, sleds, skis, canoes, kayaks, and surfboards, etc. on the vehicle roof during transporting the sports equipment. The additional straps or tie down straps may also be used for safely stacking at least two or more surfboards. In one embodiment, the additional straps or tie down straps secures around the hood of the vehicle to keep the multi-versatile rack more secure.

Abstract: An object support includes an object receiving portion extending from a panel and configured to support an object, with the object receiving portion configured to move relative to an interior surface between a first position when the panel is in a closed position and a second position when the panel is in an open position. The object receiving portion is closer to a lateral surface of the panel in the second position than the first position.

Abstract: A display system for a vehicle that comprises at least two display units mounted within a vehicle so as to be positioned at both sides of a driver seat. The display units are adapted to display images captured by video cameras mounted outside the vehicle, wherein the orientation of each display unit relative to the driver seat is adjustable. The vehicle also includes a controller coupled to a display orientating device and a seat position sensor device and adapted to automatically control the display orientating device based on the seat position data received from the seat position sensor device.

Abstract: An attachment of a display for use in a vehicle is provided. The attachment comprising a rigid bracket having a first end with a connecting flange and a second end with two flat angle brackets. A display carrier configured to support a display. An adapter plate with a plurality of slots and fixation ears. Each fixation ear being fixedly mounted into a slot. The adapter plate is mounted on the display carrier, and at least a fixation ear cooperates with a flat angle bracket.

Abstract: A pivotable display system having a traction spring tensioned to reversibly pivot the display around a pivot axis of a shaft connected to an upper portion of a display in a direction from a front side of the display toward the rear side of the display. In the event of an accident-related application of force below a threshold, the display is rotatable in a rearward direction toward an instrument panel, so that a steering column pushed in a direction towards the display avoids or at least reduces the risk of destruction of the display. In the event of accident-related application of force above the threshold, the traction spring may reversibly displace the display upwardly away from the steering column.

Abstract: A disclosed system includes a liftgate housing; a tab of the liftgate housing moveable to an acute angle relative to a first portion of the liftgate housing; a tab aperture disposed in the tab; a first wall and a second wall attached to the liftgate housing, where the first wall, the second wall, and the tab form a barrier to prevent debris from entering into the housing; a camera, where at least a portion of the camera is disposed through the tab aperture, and where movement of the tab relative to the first portion of the liftgate housing adjusts the field of view of the camera.

Abstract: A trim element having a wire element and a guiding device. A mobile portion of the wire element moves between a deployed position, wherein the mobile portion extends along a first path, and a retracted position, wherein the mobile portion extends along a second path. The guiding device includes a guide surface, with the mobile portion being separated from the guide surface in the deployed position and matching the shape of the guide surface in the retracted position. The guiding device has a constraint element movable between a separated position and a constraint position, wherein the constraint element moves the mobile portion toward the guide surface.

Abstract: A system and method including a fastener clip, including inserting a fastener clip inside an injection mold cavity to use as part of the injection mold cavity. The fastener clip is inserted into the injection mold cavity where a blade is to be formed on a plastic component. The fastener clip is configured to engage and couple to the blade and to the plastic component and to engage and couple to a slot in a structure. Also included is injecting flowing plastic into the fastener clip and the injection mold to form the lade. At least a portion of a contour of a surface of the blade follows a contour of an inner surface of the fastener clip.

Abstract: A license plate assembly includes a backing and a flexible license plate. The flexible license plate includes plural layers, including a licensing-information layer, in which ink is deposited in the form of alphanumeric characters on an underlying one of the plural layers, the alphanumeric characters providing license information. The flexible license plate optionally includes one or more holograms, and/or watermarks, and/or QR-codes. The flexible license plate is disposed on the backing, which extends beyond the perimeter of the flexible license plate, defining a marginal region. In some embodiments, plural indices are disposed in the marginal region to facilitate alignment of flexible license plate during installation thereof on a motor vehicle.

Abstract: In a vehicle control device, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a vehicle control program, or a vehicle control system for controlling a controlled target, each of a plurality of output units is one output unit that is configured to transmit a command to a corresponding interface among a plurality of interfaces.

Abstract: A wire harness is arranged between a vehicle body and a sliding door in a vehicle, in which: a protector is mounted on a bent region of the wire harness having a shape in which a middle of the wire harness in a longitudinal direction is bent in a crank shape; the protector includes a groove having a shape corresponding to the bent shape of the wire harness and has a larger width than a radial size of the wire harness; a bottom surface of the groove has a hole into which a pin is detachably inserted, the pin constraining the wire harness in a state where the wire harness has looseness so as not to contact an inner angle portion at a bent site of the groove; and one side of the bent region of the wire harness is fixed to the protector using a fastening member.

Abstract: A malfunction of an on-board diagnostic (OBD) controller system is diagnosed by comparing a voltage of an input part of an OBD controller with a voltage of a battery. The OBD controller is connected to the battery through a communication line in the HEV. When an input voltage measuring circuit or the controller is malfunctioning, the malfunction is diagnosed.

Abstract: A testing device for testing at least one vehicle control unit includes an error feedforward device for feeding forward predefined electrical signals to the at least one vehicle control unit. The error feedforward device has, for electrical signal connection to the at least one vehicle control unit at least one power interface configured for conducting power signals, at least one control signal interface configured for conducting control signals, and at least one data bus interface configured for conducting bus signals. At least the bus lines belonging to the at least one data bus interface are guided separately in the testing device from the electrical lines belonging to the other types of interface.

Abstract: A method for predicting component life. The method includes receiving at least one vehicle signal, calculating at least one road surface condition metric based on the at least one vehicle signal, and calculating a duty cycle for at least one vehicle component. The method also includes calculating a remaining component life value for the at least one vehicle component based on the duty cycle for the at least one vehicle component and the at least one road surface condition metric.

Abstract: An in-vehicle device includes a first controller and a second controller. The first controller includes at least one physical core for executing a first unit related to control of hardware and a second unit related to provision of a service. The second controller starts the first controller in response to occurrence of a start trigger. The first controller starts the first unit, and then starts the second unit when the first controller is started by the second controller. The first unit and the second unit are restarted when an abnormality of the first unit is detected by the second controller or an abnormality of the second unit is detected by the first unit. The first unit, the second unit and the second controller are restarted when an abnormality of the second controller is detected by the second controller.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments generally directed to an energy management module (EMM) that comprises an enclosure that provides structural support in a vehicle, such as an electric vehicle. The EMM can serve both as (1) an enclosure storing an EMM assembly and (2) a structural support member between a chassis and at least one suspension tower associated with a corresponding tire(s). The EMM is positioned between two suspension towers of the vehicle and abuts the chassis of the vehicle. The EMM includes a lid and a housing that forms the enclosure housing an EMM assembly. The EMM assembly includes a collection of electronic and/or cooling components for the vehicle. The chassis includes the base frame or structural framework of the vehicle. The suspension tower includes a frame surrounding suspension components of a tire of the vehicle.

Abstract: Provided is a power supply control device that can favorably supply power to a plurality of electric loads. The power supply control device controls discharge from a power supply unit including a plurality of power storage units. The power supply control device includes a switch unit that changes the connection states of the plurality of power storage units and a control unit that controls the switch unit. The switch unit switches between a first connection state in which charging current can be supplied to all of the plurality of power storage units and a second connection state in which the plurality of power storage units are divided into a plurality of power storage unit regions. When the switch unit 30 is in the second connection state, power is supplied from the plurality of power storage unit regions to the corresponding target loads.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for operating a motor vehicle, which comprises a high-voltage on-board electrical system and a low-voltage on-board electrical system, which are connected by means of a DC-to-DC converter. The high-voltage on-board electrical system is connected to a battery via a switching circuit, and an electromotive main drive is fed by means of the high-voltage on-board electrical system. An electrical contacting of the battery with the high-voltage on-board electrical system is terminated by means of the switching circuit, and the main drive is operated as a generator, such that electrical energy is fed into the high-voltage on-board electrical system, by means of which electrical energy the low-voltage on-board electrical system is fed via the DC-to-DC converter.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle frame and a bumper. The vehicle frame includes a frame-rail end. The frame-rail end has a vehicle-forward end and a bore at the vehicle-forward end. The vehicle includes a resettable energy absorber supporting the bumper at the vehicle-forward end of the frame-rail end. The resettable energy absorber is moveable with the bumper relative to the frame-rail end between an extended position and a compressed position. The resettable energy absorber extends into the bore of the frame-rail end from the extended position to the compressed position.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for monitoring a predetermined area for animals. One or more sensors of a vehicle are configured to detect a presence of an object and processing circuitry is configured to detect an object approaching the predetermined area. The processing circuitry is further configured to determine that the detected object is an animal and facilitate activation, in response to determining that the object is approaching the predetermined area and that the object is an animal, a vehicle deterrence feature.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a vehicle safety system includes an actuatable controlled restraint (ACR) comprising a seatbelt for restraining a vehicle occupant. The ACR is actuatable to control payout and retraction of the seatbelt. The system also includes a controller configured to determine operating conditions of the vehicle and to control the actuation of the ACR in response to the determined operating conditions of the vehicle. The ACR has a normal restraint condition and an enhanced restraint condition, the controller being configured to actuate the ACR from the normal restraint condition to the enhanced restraint condition in response to determining abnormal driving conditions of the vehicle.

Abstract: An airbag apparatus for a vehicle includes a roof airbag device including a roof cushion mounted on a roof of a vehicle body and protruding toward a lower side of a vehicle compartment in a deployed state, a curtain airbag device including a curtain cushion mounted on the vehicle body around a side window to cover the side window in the deployed state, and a coupling unit configured to couple the roof cushion to be supported on the curtain cushion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drive device for a movable vehicle flap, including a flap part associated with the vehicle flap, a body part associated with a vehicle body, a first joint arrangement being arranged between the flap part and the body part, including a first knee lever and a second knee lever. The first knee lever and the second knee lever each have at least a first control arm and a second control arm. The drive device further include a second joint arrangement for opening and closing the vehicle flap in a normal operation, at least a first actuator for raising the vehicle flap to a pedestrian protection position. The first actuator has a first connection element and a second connection element. The first connection element of the first actuator is hingedly coupled to the first knee lever of the first joint arrangement. The second connection element of the first actuator is hingedly coupled to the second knee lever of the first joint arrangement.

Abstract: An assembly includes a vehicle pillar elongated along an axis. The assembly includes seatbelt retractor and a webbing retractably extendable from the retractor. The seatbelt retractor is lockable from an unlocked position in which the webbing is extendable from and retractable into the retractor to a locked position in which the retractor restricts extension of the webbing from the retractor. A seatbelt guide is supported by the pillar. The seatbelt retractor is below the seatbelt guide. The webbing extends upwardly from the seatbelt retractor around the seatbelt guide. A releasable connection connects the seatbelt guide to the pillar when the seatbelt retractor is in the unlocked position and releases the seatbelt guide relative to the pillar when force on the webbing exceeds a threshold when the seatbelt retractor is in the locked position. An energy absorber is between the vehicle pillar and the seatbelt guide.

Abstract: A bayonet connector device including a female coupler including an annular wall defining a female coupler opening and a central axis, and a plurality of female coupler engagement structures extending radially inward from the annular wall toward the central axis, and a male coupler sized to be received within the female coupler opening and including a plurality of male coupler engagement structures shaped to mesh with the female coupler engagement structures. The female coupler engagement structures and the male coupler engagement structures define an inner length in an axial direction parallel with the central axis, and an outer length in the axial direction at a position radially farther away from the central axis than the inner length. The outer length is greater than the inner length.

Abstract: A vehicle receives a user-input correlation between a plurality of predefined messages and a plurality of predefined behavioral situations defining child behavior. The vehicle determines the presence of at least one child within the vehicle based on vehicle sensor data. Also, the vehicle determines, based on vehicle systems, that one of the predefined behavioral situations is occurring with regards to the at least one child and selects, based on the user-input correlation, at least one message associated with the determined occurrence of the behavioral situation. The vehicle automatically outputs the at least one message through a vehicle output.

Abstract: When a vehicle and a smartphone are in a second communication state, the vehicle can operate, and then if the vehicle and the smartphone are not in the second communication state for a predetermined time or longer, and if a main switch of the vehicle detects a predetermined operation, an emergency advertising is transmitted from the vehicle. Thereby, the smartphone can be used as a key that can receive the emergency information from the vehicle. By enabling the smartphone to be used as a key for the vehicle, it is possible to popularize a smartphone that can be used as a key for the vehicle.

Abstract: There is provided with a control apparatus. A first obtaining unit obtains position information of a vehicle. A setting unit sets a remote operation permitted range of the vehicle on a basis of movement information of the vehicle in a first predetermined period based on the position information. A second obtaining unit obtains information indicating that a specific operation for a remote operation input to the vehicle from a user terminal is performed. A controlling unit restricts the remote operation input from the user terminal to the vehicle in a case where a position of the vehicle at a time of obtaining the information is outside the remote operation permitted range. The movement information includes the position information of the vehicle and a visit situation to the position in the first predetermined period.

Abstract: A controller is provided that is configured to perform: identifying a first user who is a user using a vehicle that is associated with a plurality of users; and transmitting, to a terminal of the first user, information about a parking position of the vehicle when the vehicle is parked, and not transmitting the information about the parking position of the vehicle to a terminal of a second user, who is a user other than the first user among the plurality of users.

Abstract: A vehicle windshield wiper device comprising an articulated structure and a blade, the articulated structure comprising an arm transmitting mechanical forces to the blade, wherein the arm is mounted on an axle to provide an arm rotational movement corresponding to a wiping movement, wherein the arm is pivotably attached to the axle. The vehicle windshield wiper device also comprises an arm holder restraining the arm from pivoting when blade is in a parking position.

Abstract: A cleaner system for cleaning a sensor mounted on a vehicle includes a first cleaner unit configured to clean a first sensor, a second cleaner unit configured to clean a second sensor different from the first sensor, and a solenoid valve configured to switch a duct of a cleaning medium supplied from a supply source. The solenoid valve is switchable such that the duct is connected to the first cleaner unit during non-energization, and the duct is connected to the second cleaner unit during energization, and the first sensor is provided in front of the second sensor in the vehicle.