Abstract: A wakeboat that during operation creates a wake, the performance level of the wake varying depending upon the distribution of mass of and aboard the wakeboat, the wakeboat comprising: a hull; processing circuitry supported by the hull; a sensor configured to measure at least one parameter of the wakeboat, the sensor providing data to the processing circuitry, the processing circuitry configured to use the sensor data to derive the distribution of mass, the processing circuitry configured to use the distribution of mass to determine changes to the mass distribution which would yield a different wake performance level; and a display coupled to the processing circuitry, the processing circuitry being configured to use the display to indicate changes to the mass distribution which would yield the different wake performance level. Other systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A lamp system includes a variable light distribution lamp. The variable light distribution lamp 110 irradiates a beam having a variable light intensity distribution to a road surface. A light distribution controller controls the variable light distribution lamp. In response to the start of a predetermined event, the light distribution controller draws a pattern that corresponds to the event. In response to the end of the event, the light distribution controller extinguishes the pattern.

Abstract: A waste collection vehicle for unmanned self-collection of a dumpster includes a recognition unit configured to recognize the dumpster and a plurality of dumpster holes provided on both sides of the dumpster within a set distance from the dumpster, a steering unit configured to identify outlines of the dumpster and then control a traveling direction of the waste collection vehicle based on the identified outlines until the waste collection vehicle is positioned in front of the dumpster, and a docking unit configured to docks an end of the front loader provided on the waste collection vehicle to the dumpster hole when it is determined that the waste collection vehicle is positioned in front of the dumpster.

Abstract: A computer is programmed to, in response to a navigation feature being active for a route, prompt an operator of the vehicle to activate a driver-assist feature of the vehicle. For example, the computer can output a message via a user interface indicating that the driver-assist feature is available to be used. The computer is further programmed to receive an input indicating a destination, determine the route for the vehicle from a current location of the vehicle to the destination, and activate the navigation feature to output guidance instructing the operator to follow the route.

Abstract: Systems and methods for transferring autonomous driving preferences between vehicles are provided. For example, a vehicle operator may borrow a friend's or spouse's vehicle, or may rent a vehicle, and may wish to transfer his or her autonomous driving preferences to the vehicle he or she is currently operating. An autonomous driving preference associated with an operator of a first vehicle is obtained. The autonomous driving preference includes vehicle controls that the operator prefers to be operated autonomously, semi-autonomously, and/or manually. When the operator of the first vehicle is to operate a second vehicle or is currently operating a second vehicle, an indication of the autonomous driving preference associated with the operator is transmitted to the second vehicle, and the vehicle controls associated with the second vehicle are modified based on the autonomous driving preference associated with the operator.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for use in a vehicle. Driving information of the vehicle is obtained. The driving information includes transmission state information of the vehicle and information for an autonomous driving function. When the transmission state information indicates a position other than drive, a size of an exposed region of a first display is controlled to be a first size. When the transmission state information indicates drive and the driving information indicates that the autonomous driving function is enabled, the exposed region of the first display is controlled to be a second size that is less than the first size. When the transmission state information indicates drive and the driving information indicates that the autonomous driving function is disabled, the exposed region of the first display is controlled to be less than the second size.

Abstract: State information can be determined for a subject that is robust to different inputs or conditions. For drowsiness, facial landmarks can be determined from captured image data and used to determine a set of blink parameters. These parameters can be used, such as with a temporal network, to estimate a state (e.g., drowsiness) of the subject. To improve robustness, an eye state determination network can determine eye state from the image data, without reliance on intermediate landmarks, that can be used, such as with another temporal network, to estimate the state of the subject. A weighted combination of these values can be used to determine an overall state of the subject. To improve accuracy, individual behavior patterns and context information can be utilized to account for variations in the data due to subject variation or current context rather than changes in state.

Abstract: Systems and methods for teaching control button functionality to an occupant of a vehicle are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a system for teaching control button functionality to an occupant of a vehicle includes a plurality of adjustable vehicle components, an audio device, a plurality of control buttons, and a controller. The audio device is configured to receive an audible trigger from the occupant. The plurality of control buttons are each configured to cause an adjustment of at least one adjustable vehicle component when actuated by the occupant. The controller is programmed to (i) disable the plurality of control buttons upon reception of the audible trigger by the audio device, and (ii) upon actuation of a control button of the plurality of control buttons, cause the audio device to output an audible message relating to the at least one adjustable vehicle component configured to be adjusted by the control button.

Abstract: A system for controlling a smart mobility by risk level includes: an information collection unit to collect position and speed information of the smart mobility and camera sensing information including a front traffic sign or object; a front detection unit to detect a front obstacle or inclination using the camera sensing information and to output a detection result; a control unit to change a warning to a user and/or a method of controlling the smart mobility by risk level based on the information collected by the information collection unit and the detection result; and a warning unit to warn the user by changing a method by risk level under the control of the control unit.

Abstract: A control unit (CO) in a vehicle headlight (1) controls a light emitting unit (10) such that, when a signal indicating another vehicle (80, 90) is input, a region including a first region (211, 311) in a light distribution pattern (200, 300) becomes a light reduction region (210, 310) in which a total light flux amount of light from the light emitting unit (10) decreases as compared with that before the signal indicating the other vehicle (80, 90) is input, and controls the light emitting unit (10) such that, when a signal indicating a turn sign of the other vehicle (80, 90) is input, at least the first region (211, 311) in the light reduction region (210, 310) expands to a turning direction side indicated by the turn sign as compared with that before the signal indicating the turn sign of the other vehicle (80, 90) is input.

Abstract: A boarding and alighting support method supports a person requiring support who requires support of another person to get on a vehicle or get off a vehicle. The boarding and alighting support method includes: a storing step of storing at least one of a first image that is an image of the person requiring support and a second image that is an image of a protector of the person requiring support; a first display step in which the vehicle that the person requiring support is planned to get on displays the at least one of the first image and the second image; and a second display step in which the vehicle displays the at least one of the first image and the second image when the person requiring support is planned to get off the vehicle.

Abstract: The technology relates to assisting large self-driving vehicles, such as cargo vehicles, as they maneuver towards and/or park at a destination facility. This may include a given vehicle transitioning between different autonomous driving modes. Such a vehicles may be permitted to drive in a fully autonomous mode on certain roadways for the majority of a trip, but may need to change to a partially autonomous mode on other roadways or when entering or leaving a destination facility such as a warehouse, depot or service center. Large vehicles such as cargo truck may have limited room to maneuver in and park at the destination, which may also prevent operation in a fully autonomous mode. Here, information from the destination facility and/or a remote assistance service can be employed to aid in real-time semi-autonomous maneuvering.

Abstract: A display device for a vehicle includes a plurality of displays mounted in a vehicle; an electronic control unit that controls, in an integrated manner, information displayed on the plurality of displays; and a telltale display that displays a telltale of the vehicle. The electronic control unit includes a first microcomputer that controls a display state of each of the plurality of displays, and a second microcomputer that operates with lower power consumption than the first microcomputer and controls a display state of the telltale display.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of operating an autonomous vehicle (AV), including: detecting an alert condition within the AV via data from an electronic sensor suite of the AV; based at least in part on detecting the alert condition, automatically initiating a call with another party; and communicatively coupling a passenger of the AV to the conference call, whereby the passenger can communicate with the other party via the conference call.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally related to systems and methods for determining an actionable event associated with a vehicle. The systems and methods can determine the event based on vehicle diagnostic data, and can report the event to a user via an appropriate interface. The systems and methods can also determine a recommended action to address the event, and can facilitate completion of the action upon approval by the user.

Abstract: Provided is a steering assist apparatus configured to perform a steering assist control for changing a steering angle of a vehicle in such a manner that the vehicle moves along a target path; determine whether a newly-detected object is a stationary object or a moving object; cancel the steering assist control and inform a driver that the steering assist control is cancelled when the newly-detected object is the stationary object and a cancel condition is satisfied; pause the steering assist control and inform the driver that the steering assist control is paused when the newly-detected object is the moving object and a pause condition is satisfied; and resume the steering assist control when a resume condition is satisfied.

Abstract: A functional module for a vehicle interior trim has a substrate layer, at least one detection layer, which is arranged above the substrate layer and is designed to generate a signal on the approach, such as the proximity and/or touch of a user, and a decorative layer, which is arranged above the detection layer. An interior trim and a motor vehicle have at least one such functional module.

Abstract: A vehicle assembly system includes a vehicle chassis of a vehicle; at least one object sensor mounted to the vehicle chassis, where the at least one object sensor generates sensor data based on at least one detected object; a vehicle controller mounted to the vehicle chassis and configured to receive the sensor data from the at least one object sensor, where, during assembly, the vehicle controller is configured with production control software that enables the vehicle controller to generate production object data from the sensor data, monitor for a safety event based on the production object data, and generate a safety event signal in response to detecting the safety event; and a safety controller configured to receive the safety event signal from the vehicle controller and alter a movement of a surveilled machine corresponding to the safety event.

Abstract: A system for generating and presenting an explanation to a user includes an input module configured to receive sensor data and input the sensor data to a control system of an automated system, the control system configured to control operation of the automated system based on the sensor data and according to a gray box decision making algorithm. The system also includes an explanation module configured to generate an explanation of a decision made by the control system and a corresponding behavior of the automated system, the explanation generated based on at least one of: a request by the user, and a user model, and a display module configured to present the generated explanation to the user.

Abstract: Systems and methods associated with an electric vehicle are provided. The electric vehicle includes a sensor system, a communications system and a snow clearing system. The systems and methods detect, based on data from the sensor system, snow that may accumulate on a window of the electric vehicle. When snow is detected, a notification is provided, via the communications system, to a remote user device. The notification requests user acceptance of use of charge of a battery of the electric vehicle to operate the snow clearing system of the electric vehicle. The systems and methods receive, by the communications system, a response to the notification from the user device, and when the response indicates acceptance of the use of charge of the battery, the snow clearing system is activated. The snow clearing system is powered by the battery.

Abstract: A vehicle may include a camera configured to obtain image data associated with an image. The image may include a trailer being in proximity to the vehicle in an external field of view. The vehicle may further include a radar associated with a second external field of view of the vehicle and configured to obtain radar data associated with the trailer in the second external field of view, and a controller. The controller may be configured to determine whether the trailer is coupled to the vehicle by processing the image data and the radar data, perform at least one of: generating a warning signal or controlling a braking device based on a forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA) function, and change at least one of: a timing of the generating the warning signal or an operation of the controlling the braking device based on the trailer being coupled to the vehicle.

Abstract: An on-vehicle human sensing switch includes: a display having a display area for luminously displaying a switch image of a vehicle-mounted electronic device; a light transmission type touch panel substrate body disposed on the display; and a light transmission type decorative body disposed on the touch panel substrate body. The touch panel substrate body includes, on a substrate, an electrostatic capacitance type sensor electrode configured to detect approach of a detection target, and an electrostatic capacitance type switch electrode which is disposed at a position opposing the display area and is configured to detect an action of the detection target. When approach of the detection target is detected by the sensor electrode, the switch image is displayed on the display.

Abstract: Apparatuses and a methods for controlling a part of a display of a vehicle to be transparent according to a driving situation is disclosed, where the apparatus for controlling a vehicle display includes an input configured to receive driver request information, driving road information, and steering wheel movement information and a processor configured to control a vehicle internal display to be transparent based on any one or any combination of the driver request information, the driving road information, and the steering wheel movement information, and transmit a control signal to change a portion of the vehicle internal display to be transparent.

Abstract: A liquid level sensing system for a vehicle tank may include a liquid level display including a display panel and a first number of visual indicators carried by the display panel. The system may also include capacitive sensors to be coupled to the vehicle tank to sense a second number of possible liquid levels being greater than the first number of visual indicators. In addition, the system may include a controller configured to drive the visual indicators in a modulation pattern based upon the capacitive sensors to thereby display a sensed liquid level having a resolution corresponding to the second number of possible liquid levels.

Abstract: A method for managing location of a user device in a passenger compartment of a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes calculating the distance of the user device in relation to each of the transceivers from the received response signals; calculating, for each transceiver, the difference between the calculated distance between the transceiver and the user device and the distance between the transceiver and the user device that was previously used to determine the position of the user device in the passenger compartment. When one of the differences calculated in relation to one of the transceivers is erroneous by being higher than a predetermined “inconsistency threshold”, the method then calculates the positional variation of the user device from the received response signals by excluding the response signal received for the transceiver.

Abstract: A braking control apparatus includes a contact determiner and a collision brake processor. The contact determiner is configured to determine whether a collision determination on a contact of a vehicle is satisfied. The collision brake processor is configured to cause a brake device of the vehicle to generate a braking force to achieve a predetermined deceleration rate of the vehicle if the contact determination is satisfied. The collision brake processor is configured to, upon determining that the brake device is in a predetermined pre-contact braking state immediately before the contact determination is satisfied, set a deceleration rate of the vehicle after the contact determination is satisfied to a value larger than in a case where the collision brake processor does not determine that the brake device is in the predetermined pre-contact braking state.

Abstract: Electrically powered accessories connected to vehicle power systems are authenticated, and connections between the accessories and the vehicle power systems are based on permissions resulting from that authentication. accessories may supply authentication information associated with an authentication level, and form a permitted connection based on the authentication level. Vehicle power systems may obtain the authentication information, obtain the authentication level, and operate a power connection according to the authentication level. Authentication information can be obtained from the component or from a user of the component through, for example, a portable device. A system may include the electrically powered component and the vehicle power system. The system may further include a remote server to process the authentication information and determine the authentication level.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle control system including: a plurality of communication devices each of which is provided between an in-vehicle sensor and a corresponding one of a plurality of control units, and has a control information communication function of transmitting control information from the control unit to the in-vehicle sensor; and a communication control device configured to control the plurality of communication devices. The communication control device sets, in response to an operation state of a vehicle, one of a state in which the control information communication function of one of the plurality of communication devices is enabled and the control information communication function of all of communication devices other than the one of the plurality of communication devices out of the plurality of communication devices is disabled, or a state in which the control information communication function of all of the communication devices is disabled.

Abstract: A video control device includes a processor and a memory including a program that, when executed, causes the processor to perform operations including: obtaining a position of a vehicle determined by a satellite positioning system; obtaining an estimated position of the vehicle estimated based on dead reckoning; estimating a deviation in an orientation of the vehicle, based on the position of the vehicle determined by the satellite positioning system and the estimated position of the vehicle estimated based on the dead reckoning; calculating an estimated orientation of the vehicle, based on the deviation in the orientation of the vehicle estimated; and outputting the estimated orientation of the vehicle to a video display device that displays information which is based on the orientation of the vehicle.

Abstract: Transportation systems have artificial intelligence including neural networks for recognition and classification of objects and behavior including natural language processing and computer vision systems. The transportation systems involve sets of complex chemical processes, mechanical systems, and interactions with behaviors of operators. System-level interactions and behaviors are classified, predicted and optimized using neural networks and other artificial intelligence systems through selective deployment, as well as hybrids and combinations of the artificial intelligence systems, neural networks, expert systems, cognitive systems, genetic algorithms and deep learning.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle is operable to follow a primary trajectory that forms a portion of a route. While controlling the autonomous vehicle, the autonomous vehicle calculates a failsafe trajectory to follow as a response to a predetermined type of event.

Abstract: A system for transportation includes a vehicle occupied by a rider, and an artificial intelligence system for processing a voice of the rider to classify an emotional state of the rider and optimizing at least one operating parameter of the vehicle to improve the emotional state of the rider.

Abstract: A vehicle theft deterrent apparatus includes a driver verifier, a steering torque detector, an actuator, and a steering controller. The steering torque detector is configured to detect steering torque input by a driver to a steering system. The actuator is configured to generate drive torque to be given to the steering system. The driver verifier is configured to verify whether driver information obtained from the driver matches registered information registered in advance. The steering controller is configured to control the drive torque generated by the actuator based on the steering torque. In a case where the driver verifier determines that the driver information does not match the registered information, the steering controller is configured to permit the driver to steer until a vehicle drives a set distance, and then to cause the actuator to generate the drive torque prohibiting the driver from steering.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for detecting vehicle events. The system includes sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to the vehicle. The system detects a vehicle event based on the information conveyed by the output signals. The system selects a subset of sensors based on the detected vehicle event. The system captures and records information from the selected subset of sensors. The system transfers the recorded information to a remote server or provider.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to generating and utilizing three-dimensional terrain maps for vehicular control. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: An embodiment method for controlling driving of a vehicle includes collecting driving environment information including drive lanes and positions of a host vehicle and an object on a periphery of the host vehicle, generating virtual integrated lines based on a lane link, a lane side or a control path included in the driving environment information, extracting a target candidate group by determining a position of the object based on the virtual integrated lines, selecting a control target based on position relations between the virtual integrated lines and contour points of the target candidate group, calculating a control point to be tracked, and controlling driving of the host vehicle based on the control point.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an autonomous vehicle interactive experience platform. An interactive experience platform is provided that utilizes vehicle sensors, as well as in-cabin hardware and software, and fleet management information, to provide a unique and personalized autonomous vehicle interactive experience. The interactive experience platform can use external factors to influence in-experience elements. In some examples, the interactive experience platform can use in-experience events to influence autonomous vehicle behavior.

Abstract: There is provided a system (100) and method for use in assisting a user to focus on performing a personal care activity. The system (100) comprises a processing unit (102). The processing unit is configured to acquire data associated with the user during the personal care activity, process the acquired data to detect at least one characteristic indicative of a distractive event for the user in performing the personal care activity and initiate one or 5 more actions associated with the detected at least one characteristic indicative of the distractive event to assist the user in focusing on the personal care activity.

Abstract: Disclosed are a vehicle capable of controlling acceleration in consideration of a driving environment and an acceleration limit control method therefor. The acceleration limit control method of the disclosure includes determining a base value of an acceleration limit level, which is classified into a plurality of levels, determining a first correction value based on manipulation of an accelerator pedal, determining a second correction value based on a driving environment, determining a final acceleration limit level by applying the first correction value and the second correction value to the base value, and determining a limit acceleration based on the final acceleration limit level.

Abstract: A system for controlled recovery of thermal energy and conversion to mechanical energy. The system collects thermal energy from a reciprocating engine, specifically from engine jacket fluid and/or engine exhaust and uses this thermal energy to generate a secondary power source by evaporating an organic propellant and using the gaseous propellant to drive an expander in production of mechanical energy. A predictive control circuit utilizes ambient and system conditions such as temperature, pressure, and flow of organic propellant at one or more locations. The predictive control module regulates system parameters in advance based on monitored information to optimize secondary power output. A thermal fluid heater may be used to heat propellant. The system may be used to meet on-site power demands using primary, secondary, and tertiary power.

Abstract: The invention relates to a state control system and method for a vehicle with a battery to be swapped. The system includes: a central gateway, a vehicle state control module, and a vehicle state monitoring module that are communicatively connected, where after receiving a state-to-be-adjusted signal, the central gateway sends a control instruction to the vehicle state control module and/or the vehicle state monitoring module; the vehicle state control module and/or the vehicle state monitoring module adjust/adjusts, according to the control instruction, a state of the vehicle with a battery to be swapped; and the vehicle state monitoring module obtains an adjusted vehicle state of the vehicle with a battery to be swapped, and determines whether the vehicle state is a preset vehicle state required for a battery swap process of the vehicle with a battery to be swapped.

Abstract: An information display device includes a display unit configured to display information about an object such that the information about the object at least partially overlaps with forward view of a user, and a controller configured to control display of the display unit. The controller is configured to estimate or acquire a prospective moving direction of the object, acquire a sight-line frequency representing a frequency with which a sight-line of the user is directed to the object within a prescribed period, determine whether the sight-line frequency is equal to or more than a prescribed frequency threshold, and cause the display unit to display the prospective moving direction of the object at least on condition that the controller determines that the sight-line frequency is less than the frequency threshold.

Abstract: A virtual sound generation apparatus is provided. The virtual sound generation apparatus includes a first sensor configured to obtain biometric information about a passenger, an output device configured to output a virtual sound, and a processor electrically connected with the first sensor and the output device. The processor is configured to determine driving sensibility for the passenger based on electroencephalogram (EEG) obtained by the first sensor, generate an effect signal for guiding the passenger to be stimulated depending on the driving sensibility, and control the output of the virtual sound based on the effect signal.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for controlling a vehicle. The vehicle control system includes an input unit configured to collect driving situation data and driver's state data, a memory configured to store a program for determining a driving pattern using the driving situation data and the driver's state data in the case of an autonomous driving mode, and a processor configured to execute the program. The processor learns the driving situation data and the driver's state data to determine a driver's preferred driving pattern and transmit an autonomous driving control command according to the driving pattern.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for remotely controlling a vehicle. A command for controlling the vehicle may be received via a user interface of the device, a command for controlling the vehicle and a determination of whether a first two-way wireless connection is available between the device and the vehicle is made. In response to determining that the two-way wireless connection is available, the command is transmitted to the vehicle via the first two-way wireless connection. In response to determining that the first two-way wireless connection is not available, the command is transmitted to a remote server associated with the vehicle via a second two-way connection. In response to receiving a request to display the status information of the vehicle, the most recent status information received via the first two-way wireless connection or retrieved from a memory is displayed.

Abstract: A system for controlling a passenger seat of a vehicle includes a driver's seat control switch, a passenger seat control switch, an outside mirror control switch, and a control unit for coupled to receive switch input signals from the driver's seat control switch, the passenger seat control switch, and the outside mirror control switch and to drive a driver's seat control motor, a passenger seat control motor, an outside mirror control motor. The control unit is configured to drive the passenger seat control motor according to a switch input signal of the driver's seat control switch when the driver's seat control switch is electrically connected in an ON state for a predetermined time immediately after the outside mirror control switch is pressed.

Abstract: System includes a controller comprising one or more processors configured to generate alertness requests to an operator of a vehicle system during a trip. The alertness requests are generated according to a determined routine. The controller is further configured to receive reactive inputs from the operator that are responsive to the alertness requests. The controller is further configured to determine whether the trip includes a permissible route segment for suspending the determined routine. The permissible route segment has a route characteristic of one or both of: a reduced likelihood of operator-required events occurring or a predicted workload for the operator that is less than a defined workload threshold.

Abstract: Disclosed herein a method for operating a moving object to which a plurality of identification devices. The method includes: recognizing, by the moving object, a first identification device and a second identification device; and processing data of the moving object based on the recognized first identification device and the recognized second identification device. The data is processed based on the first identification device, when the data is first-type data, and the data is processed based on the second identification device, when the data is second-type data.

Abstract: A vehicle motion control device generates a travel route where behavior of a vehicle traveling on a curve is small and comfortable ride is achieved even when the vehicle travels on a continuous curve. The control device includes a travel track generation unit that generates, based on information on a curvature of a first curve on a lane existing in a traveling direction of a vehicle and a curvature of a second curve connected to the first curve, a travel route by setting curvature of the travel route at a time of traveling on a curve having a smaller curvature between the first and second curves to be larger than the curvature of the curve and setting a curvature of the travel route at a time of traveling on a curve having a larger curvature between the first and second curves to be smaller than the curvature of the curve.

Abstract: By the vehicle control method, in a vehicle provided with wheel, a sensor that acquires rotation speed of the wheel, and a sound generation device that generates sound as the sound generation device is driven, the angular acceleration of wheel is obtained from the rotation speed acquired by a sensor, and a sound generation device is controlled such that the generated sound becomes louder when conditions are met. Cases in which the angular acceleration is high are included in the conditions.