Abstract: A method for operating a motor vehicle having an active roll control and an active steering system designed to map a steering-wheel setting angle predetermined by a driver of the motor vehicle in accordance with a predetermined steer response onto a steer angle of the motor vehicle. The method includes operating the active steering system in a normal operating mode having a normal steer response and upon determining an active roll control fault operating the active steering system in a fallback operating mode in accordance with an fallback steer response, the fallback steer response different from the normal steer response.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention may include a method, computer program product and computer system for environment based navigation. The method, computer program product and computer system may include computing device which may collect environment map data. The environment map data may include one or more environmental zones. The computing device may receive one or more user environment preferences from a user. The user environment preferences may include a user's preferred environmental zones and non-preferred environmental zones. The computing device may receive a destination from the user and determine one or more routes to the destination. The computing device may compare the one or more determined routes to the environment map data and the user environment preferences and display a list of the determined routes based on the user environment preference data.

Abstract: A vehicle stability control system and a vehicle stability control method which are capable of more improving lateral stability of a vehicle when the vehicle is turning on a descent inclined road, may enable the vehicle to turn along a turning trace intended by a driver through cooperative control of active front steering (AFS) control and an electronic stability control (ESC) when the vehicle is turning on the descent inclined road.

Abstract: Various embodiments may be directed to systems, devices, apparatuses to perform techniques such as determining vehicle data for a plurality of vehicles, wherein the vehicle data may be based on detections made by input devices of a plurality of mobile devices. Embodiments may further include determining vehicle attributes for the plurality of vehicles and environmental data. Embodiments also include training a machine-learning model with the vehicle data, the vehicle attributes, and the environmental data, and the machine-learning model may be trained to detect anomalies associated with vehicles having the at least one of the vehicle attributes. Embodiments may also include a trained machine-learning model to data to detect anomalies associated with a vehicle.

Abstract: An image processing device includes a sideline detector configured to detect sidelines of boundary lines of parking sections next to each other in a vehicle width direction by an edge detection process to an image, each of the sidelines being a pair of a rising edge and a falling edge, and to acquire an end point of each of the sidelines at which the pair is not detected, a rear-end edge identifying part configured to identify a rear-end edge of the parking section based on an end point away from the vehicle among the end points acquired by the sideline detector, and a parking frame setting portion configured to identify the parking section based on the two sidelines detected by the sideline detector and the rear-end edge identified by the rear-end edge identifying part, and to set a parking frame based on the parking section.

Abstract: A vehicular input apparatus includes a gesture sensor, an external device controller, and an output stop unit. The gesture sensor detects a gesture that is a non-contact gesture. The external device controller outputs an operation signal corresponding to the gesture detected by the gesture sensor to a first external device. When the gesture sensor detects the gesture, the output stop unit causes the external device controller to stop outputting the operation signal in response to a detection signal from at least one of a contact sensor and a proximity sensor for manipulating a second external device. The external device controller outputs the operation signal to the first external device after a second predetermined period of time.

Abstract: Embodiments of a system include a cloud computing center with one or more servers, storage coupled to the one or more servers, and a communication interface coupled to the one or more servers. A plurality of devices are communicatively coupled to the communication interface of the cloud computing center, so that the plurality of devices can communicate with the cloud computing center and with each other via the cloud computing center. At least one of the plurality of devices is a vehicle. A plurality of functional modules include instructions that, when executed by the cloud computing center, by at least one the plurality of devices, or by both the cloud computing center and at least one of the plurality of devices, enable functions including remote or direct interaction with the vehicle and, when there is direct interaction, personalization of the vehicle.

Abstract: A driver state warning apparatus provides a safe and effective driving by non-contact haptic stimulus to a driver using an ultrasonic signal when the driver is in a drowsy or careless state. The driver state warning apparatus includes: a detector to obtain state information of a driver; a haptic stimulator to generate an ultrasonic beam and transmit the generated ultrasonic beam; and a controller to determine whether a state of the driver corresponds to a predetermined warning target state based on the obtained state information of the driver and provide a non-contact haptic stimulus by transmitting the ultrasonic beam toward the driver by controlling the haptic stimulator when the driver's state corresponds to the warning target state.

Abstract: A vehicle theft detection system uses data from a GPS vehicle tracking unit, information regarding previous driving behavior of the authorized driver, and integration with a smartphone application to determine the likelihood that a vehicle has been stolen.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a controller, in communication with a remote server, that is configured to access, from the remote server, historical climate system and window data associated with a location and route of the vehicle. The controller is further configured to identify a geofence according to the historical climate system and window data, and responsive to the vehicle crossing the geofence, command cabin air recirculation.

Abstract: According to various, but not necessarily all, embodiments of the invention there is provided a method comprising: enabling display to a user of a virtual visual scene; in dependence upon detection of an occurrence of a predetermined action by a user, starting display to the user of one or more control visual elements in the virtual visual scene while the virtual visual scene is being displayed to the user; and enabling interaction by the user with the one or more control visual elements within the displayed virtual visual scene to enable control while the virtual visual scene is being displayed to the user, wherein the one or more control visual elements displayed in the virtual visual scene represent a controller device physically used by the user, within the virtual visual scene, wherein the predetermined action by the user is in relation to a first portion of the physical controller device physically used by the user, and wherein the one or more control visual elements displayed in the virtual visual scen

Abstract: An assembly, a transportation vehicle and a method for assisting a user of a transportation vehicle. The method includes determining a change of an operating state of the transportation vehicle and displaying a command button for operating a function of the transportation vehicle at a new position in response to the change of the operating state of the transportation vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an interface and a processor. The interface may be configured to receive video frames comprising at least one of a vehicle or an outdoor environment near the vehicle and a correction signal. The processor may be configured to perform video operations on the video frames to detect objects, predict a state of the vehicle based on the objects detected in the video frames and generate the correction signal. The correction signal may be configured to apply a corrective measure based on the predicted state of the vehicle. The state of the vehicle may be predicted when the vehicle is parked in the outdoor environment. The state of the vehicle may comprise factors that prevent driving the vehicle.

Abstract: A dialogue system for a vehicle may include: an input processor configured to receive a dialogue among occupants of the vehicle including a driver and at least one passenger, to detect vehicle operation information, to identify the at least one passenger based on the dialogue among the occupants or the vehicle operation information, to generate passenger number information which estimates a change in a number of passengers in the vehicle based on the dialogue among the occupants when the vehicle arrives at a stop-over point, and to acquire a pre-utterance message according to the passenger number information; and a result processor configured to output a pre-utterance according to the pre-utterance message.

Abstract: A driving assistance device for a driver of a vehicle includes an electronic control unit configured to, before the vehicle passes through a predetermined position in a predetermined direction, acquire information relating to a predetermined traffic regulation to be applied when the vehicle passes through the predetermined position in the predetermined direction, acquire an observance tendency of an other driver relating to the predetermined traffic regulation, a degree of similarity between a predetermined characteristic of the other driver and the predetermined characteristic of the driver of the vehicle is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, before the vehicle passes through the predetermined position in the predetermined direction, output a warning to prompt observance of the predetermined traffic regulation, and change an output state of the warning to prompt observance of the predetermined traffic regulation based on the observance tendency of the traffic regulation of another driver.

Abstract: An electric vehicle includes an electric motor, an electrical storage device, an air-conditioning apparatus and a controller. A coolant circuit of the air-conditioning apparatus has a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, an expansion valve for cooling, and an evaporator. The evaporator has a heat storage member. In a case in which regenerative braking by the electric motor is performed when the state of charge of the electrical storage device is the predetermined value or more, the controller controls the air-conditioning apparatus such that a temperature of the evaporator is decreased so as to be lower than a temperature of the evaporator when a state of charge of the electrical storage device is less than a predetermined value.

Abstract: A parking frame for which a parking route cannot be generated is excluded from selection objects by a simple determination. The parking assistance device acquires information on an entrance width of a frame entrance of the parking frame and information on a passage width of a passage, and calculates a minimum projection amount wm in a passage width direction of a vehicle 220 from the parking frame 203 to the passage 205 when a vehicle corner on a front side of the vehicle in an approach direction to the parking frame and on a first side in a vehicle width direction is located at the entrance end on the first side of the parking frame in the frame width direction, and when the vehicle is disposed at a position where the vehicle side part on a second side of the vehicle in the vehicle width direction is in contact with the entrance end on the second side of the parking frame in the frame width direction.

Abstract: An agent system includes a microphone configured to collect a sound of a vehicle interior, a speaker configured to output a sound to the vehicle interior, a recognizer configured to recognize a meaning of the sound collected, an agent controller configured to generate an agent sound for speaking to an occupant of a vehicle on the basis of the meaning recognized and cause the agent sound to be output to the speaker so that a sound image of the generated agent sound is localized at a prescribed position, and a travel environment acquirer configured to acquire a travel environment of the vehicle, wherein the agent controller causes an aspect in which the sound image of the agent sound is localized to be changed when the travel environment of the vehicle acquired by the travel environment acquirer is changed or is predicted to be changed in the future.

Abstract: A method for operating a vehicle having a driver assistance system intervening in a transverse dynamics of the vehicle, comprising the steps: detecting a driver intervention in a driving behavior of the vehicle due to an intervention of at least one actuator triggered by the driver assistance system; interpreting the driver intervention as an override of the intervention of the actuator; and reducing in a defined manner the intervention of the actuator as a function of the interpretation of the driver intervention in such a way that a driving task is returned to the driver in a controlled and defined manner.

Abstract: A motorcycle comprising a transparent member that transparently passes light. The motorcycle further comprises a transparent electrode that is arranged on a windshield serving as the transparent member and can be manipulated by a rider (driver) of the motorcycle, a projection apparatus that projects video of a switch relating to manipulation of the motorcycle onto the transparent electrode.

Abstract: An operation method of a communication node in a vehicle network may comprise performing a transition of an operation mode of the communication node from a sleep mode to a normal mode when a predetermined event is detected; transmitting a wake-up signal when the operation mode transitions from the sleep mode to the normal mode; generating a network management (NM) message including information indicating a wake-up reason corresponding to the wake-up signal; and transmitting the NM message.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and computer program product for providing an in-vehicle display of information for an object of interest. Sound data is received from a sound sensor system connected to the vehicle. The sound data is for sounds detected in an exterior environment around the vehicle. The sound data is analyzed for a presence of an object of interest. The location of the object of interest is determined using the sound data in response to detecting the presence of the object of interest. A visual indicator for the object of interest is displayed using an electronic display system in the vehicle to augment a live view of the exterior environment seen through a window of the vehicle for the in-vehicle display of the information for the object of interest to draw attention to the object of interest in the live view.

Abstract: A physical quantity sensor includes a stationary electrode, an X-axis displaceable movable member, and a movable electrode. The stationary electrode includes first and second movable electrodes arranged side by side along the Y-axis direction. The first and second stationary electrodes respectively include first and second stationary electrode fingers extending from first and second trunks in the ±Y-axis directions. The movable electrode includes first and second movable electrodes arranged side by side in the Y-axis direction. The first and second movable electrodes respectively include first and second movable electrode fingers located on both sides in the Y-axis direction of the first and second trunks, and opposed to the first and second stationary electrode fingers.

Abstract: An example locating assembly includes, among other things, a display within an electrified vehicle, a vehicle symbol presented on the display, and a charge port symbol presented on the display. The charge port symbol is positioned relative to the vehicle symbol to indicate a position of a charge port. An example locating method includes displaying a vehicle symbol and a charge port symbol on a display of an electrified vehicle. The charge port symbol is positioned relative to the vehicle symbol to indicate a position of a charge port.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for creating traffic information for a specialized type of vehicle. The method may include receiving initial driving information for a generic type of vehicle along a planned traffic route. The generic type of vehicle travels along the planned traffic route in larger numbers than the specialized type of vehicle. The method further includes determining an adjustment to the initial driving information for the specialized type of vehicle along the planned traffic route. The method further includes creating a specialized driving information based on the initial driving information and the adjustment that was determined. The method still further includes providing the specialized driving information relating to the planned traffic route for the specialized type of vehicle. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also provided.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle and method for controlling a vehicle component. The control system includes a sensor and a controller. The sensor senses vibrations of the vehicle and senses alterations to the vibrations that result from user contact with a handle of the vehicle. The alterations are associated with a particular vehicle component and/or a particular predetermined function to be performed by the vehicle component. The controller receives an indication of the vibrations and the alterations from the sensor, and then causes the vehicle component to perform the predetermined function that is associated with the alterations.

Abstract: System (10) for energy and/or data transmission in a vehicle (15), with at least one node element (120) for the networked connection of at least two electric components (30) of the vehicle (15), so that different connecting paths are provided, and the transmission of energy and/or data occurs in an adaptable manner via at least one of the connecting paths.

Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle using a smart key is provided and includes sensing at least one of a vehicle state, an attachment state of the smart key, and a detachment state of the smart key, the smart key including a magnet, and adjusting a magnetic force of at least one electromagnet provided in a smart key recognizer disposed in a predetermined attachment region inside the vehicle based on a plurality of levels and a result of the sensing. The levels include at least a first level occurring before driving and a second level occurring during driving, and a magnetic force corresponding to the second level is greater than a magnetic force corresponding to the first level.

Abstract: Provided are a vehicle periphery image display apparatus and a vehicle periphery image display method, which enable a driver to recognize a deviation between a parking frame and an own vehicle more easily at a time of a parking operation. The configuration includes: continuously inputting a periphery image of an own vehicle in a parking lot, which has been photographed by a plurality of photographing devices; storing the periphery image; compensating for, in the input periphery image, a lost image part with the stored periphery image to combine the compensated lost image part with the input periphery image; generating a top-view image seen from right above a top of the own vehicle based on the combined periphery image; generating a displayed image including the top-view image; and displaying the generated displayed image.

Abstract: A tire tread wear system may include one or more vehicle sensors and a processor. The processor may include a control module, a geometrical model, a machine learning model, and a switch. The geometrical model may be configured to collect data from the vehicle sensors to determine a dynamic rolling radius of a tire. The geometrical model may be configured to output a tread wear estimation based on the dynamic rolling radius of the tire. The machine learning model may be configured to collect data from the vehicle sensors. The machine learning model may be configured to output a tread wear estimation based on a correlation of the tread wear estimation output from the geometrical model and one or more data instances with a tire tread state. The switch may be configured to activate the geometrical model, the machine learning model, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A saddle-ride type vehicle control apparatus includes: an acquiring unit that acquires information indicating a posture of an occupant of a saddle-ride type vehicle; a determining unit that determines a level of intervention in driving of the saddle-ride type vehicle based on the posture of the occupant indicated by the information acquired by the acquiring unit; and an intervening unit that intervenes in the driving of the saddle-ride type vehicle based on a condition of the saddle-ride type vehicle and the level of intervention determined by the determining unit.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for assisting a driver of a motor vehicle in which a target value for a future acceleration of the motor vehicle and an actual value for an instantaneous acceleration of the motor vehicle are determined, wherein the target value and the actual value are compared and displayed for the driver on a display panel, wherein the driver is informed whether he should increase or decrease acceleration by actuating a gas pedal of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A method for implementing a program that modifies playback of media content to fit an estimated travel time of a user. The method includes receiving an estimated playback time of the media content and an estimated travel time of a user to reach a destination. The method further includes generating one or more multimedia playback options for the media content based on the length of the media content and the estimated travel time of the user to reach the destination, and modifying the one or more multimedia playback options for the media content to fit an updated travel time of the user.

Abstract: In a hydraulic drive system for an electrically driven hydraulic work machine that executes flow rate control of a hydraulic pump by controlling a rotation speed of an electric motor to drive a hydraulic pump to supply a hydraulic fluid to a plurality of actuators, and power consumed by the electric motor reliably limited within a range of preset maximum allowable power without unnecessary degradation of responsiveness of the electric motor. To this end, a controller includes a maximum angular acceleration limitation section (allowable rate computation section and rate limitation section), computes hydraulic power consumed by a main pump, computes a maximum angular acceleration allowed for an electric motor on the basis of a magnitude of the hydraulic power and a preset maximum allowable power consumable by the electric motor, and limits an angular acceleration of the electric motor not to exceed the maximum angular acceleration.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for remotely loading digital data to an electronics unit for measuring operating parameters of a wheel of a motor vehicle, the remote loading being carried out by a remote loading tool external to the wheel. The method includes the positioning of the external remote loading tool in the proximity of the wheel at least, emission of at least one frame of mechanical waves by the external remote loading tool toward the electronics unit, the waves being representative of the data to be remotely loaded, reception of at least the frame of mechanical waves by the electronics unit via the mechanical parameter measurement sensor, and the conversion of the mechanical waves into electrical signals and then into digital signals containing the remotely loaded data in digital form, and the storage of the remotely loaded data in the electronics unit.

Abstract: User interfaces, a computer program product, a signal sequence, a transportation vehicle, and a method for displaying information on a display device of a transportation vehicle. The method includes determining an information to be displayed, determining that a user sees the display device and, in response thereto, displaying a message representing the information on the display device. In response to the display of the message on the display device, to determine that the user looks away from the display device and, in response thereto, to hide the message.

Abstract: Control of functions associated with a vehicle can be shared between a vehicle operator and a communication device and associated user. The communication device can comprise a control component used to facilitate controlling or sharing control of certain functions associated with the vehicle. The functions can relate to vehicle operation, navigation system, climate control system, media system, or other functions. The communication device can be in the vehicle or can be remotely located from the vehicle. The control component can communicate with a vehicle control system of the vehicle to gain access rights to certain control functions to facilitate controlling certain functions of the vehicle. In instances where vehicle control is shared with more than one communication device, the vehicle control system or vehicle operator, which can be a device or a person, can resolve any conflicts between control requests or commands received from the communication devices.

Abstract: A system for detecting command gestures made by a finger of a motor vehicle driver, including at least one interface pad, a light source that emits an infrared optical beam toward the interface pad, an imaging sensor, in order to capture images steered by the interface pad away from the driver, the interface pad including a base frame and a movable plate that is movable between a rest position and at least one activation position, the base frame including a first inclined edge and the movable plate including a second inclined edge, the first and second inclined edges forming a zone of contrasts of interest as seen by the imaging sensor, and being separated by a space or brought closer together depending on the position of the movable plate, and generating a contrast effect in the images of the interface pad that are captured by the imaging sensor.

Abstract: Haptic devices are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to provide the rider with alerts that relate to hazards. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The alerts also provide a direct instruction to the rider as to what to do to avoid the accident.

Abstract: A parking assistance device includes: a surrounding-image generation circuit that generates a surrounding image that is a view of surroundings of a mobile object from above; an image display circuit that displays an assistance image at a position of an empty parking space in the surrounding image, the first assistance image indicating the empty parking space; and a turning determination circuit that determines whether the mobile object is turning. In a case where it is determined by the turning determination circuit that the mobile object is turning, the image display circuit prohibits the assistance image from being displayed.

Abstract: A device performs a method for using image data to aid voice recognition. The method includes the device capturing (302) image data of a vicinity of the device and adjusting (304), based on the image data, a set of parameters for voice recognition performed by the device (102). The set of parameters for the device performing voice recognition include, but are not limited to: a trigger threshold of a trigger for voice recognition; a set of beamforming parameters; a database for voice recognition; and/or an algorithm for voice recognition. The algorithm may include using noise suppression or using acoustic beamforming.

Abstract: A method for providing a user interface for at least one device of a transportation vehicle. A query gesture of a user is detected, and the query gesture is assigned a query direction. The query direction determines an approach value for the device. The approach value is then used to generate a feedback signal which is output, and the device is selected when the approach value exceeds a specific threshold. An operating possibility display for the selected device is generated and output, and the operating possibility display includes information on the operating possibilities for the selected device. An operating gesture of the user is detected, and the detected operating gesture is used to generate a control signal for the selected device, and the control signal is transmitted to the device. Also disclosed is a system for providing a user interface for at least one device of a transportation vehicle.

Abstract: Example implementations may relate to sun-aware vehicle routing. In particular, a computing system of a vehicle may determine an expected position of the sun relative to a geographic area. Based on the expected position, the computing system may make a determination that travel of the vehicle through certain location(s) within the geographic area is expected to result in the sun being proximate to an object within a field of view of the vehicle's image capture device. Responsively, the computing system may generate a route for the vehicle in the geographic area based at least on the route avoiding travel of the vehicle through these certain location(s), and may then operate the vehicle to travel in accordance with the generated route. Ultimately, this may help reduce or prevent situations where quality of image(s) degrades due to sunlight, which may allow for use of these image(s) as basis for operating the vehicle.

Abstract: Example techniques are described for protecting passengers while entering or exiting a vehicle by determining a personalized protective zone immediately surrounding the vehicle. Information of the personalized protective zone and its borders may be communicated to nearby drivers and vehicles.

Abstract: A driving behavior determining method, apparatus, and device, and a storage medium are provided. The method includes obtaining, by a computing device, a driving video of a target vehicle. A content of the driving video includes a road and a neighboring vehicle of the target vehicle, and the neighboring vehicle includes at least one of a front vehicle in front of the target vehicle and a rear vehicle at a rear of the target vehicle. The method also includes: obtaining, by the computing device, vehicle running information that comprises a running status of the target vehicle; and determining, by the computing device, whether a dangerous driving behavior exists according to the driving video and the vehicle running information corresponding to a same time period. The dangerous driving behavior is a driving behavior having an accident risk.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting abnormal motor vehicle operation and providing notification and alerts to third parties, comprising: an impediment proximity detection subsystem including sensors at least mounted at external surfaces of said vehicle, said impediments consisting of at least fixed and moving objects external to said vehicle; a vital sign detection subsystem installed in said vehicle, including driver monitoring sensors and providing a measure of at least driver pulse rate and hand location; a controller installed in said vehicle, for receiving and processing sensor produced signals; an alarm subsystem installed in said vehicle, producing at least one of a visual or vibrational signal; a cloud interface subsystem including at least a WiFi transceiver installed in said vehicle, and a Google Cloud IoT Service or equivalent, and a vehicle to vehicle communication subsystem installed in said vehicle, using the BroadR-Reach® standard for automotive Ethernet or its evolving equivalents.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media may be configured to facilitate monitoring usage of a vehicle. Usage information for a vehicle may be obtained. The usage information may characterize usage of the vehicle by one or more persons. A monitoring event may be detected based on the usage information. Responsive to detection of the monitoring event, one or more lights of the vehicle may be controlled.

Abstract: An environmental sensor system in a two-wheeled vehicle is capable of being coupled to the two-wheeled vehicle via a carrier unit, the carrier unit being realized so as to be pivotable about an axis of the two-wheeled vehicle and, when there is a deflection of the two-wheeled vehicle, being pivoted about the two-wheeled vehicle axis in a direction opposite to the deflection.

Abstract: A behavior control apparatus for a vehicle having a control unit for controlling a braking device and controlling a behavior of a vehicle by controlling braking forces of wheels. When the vehicle is in the non-braking state, the control unit acquires information on a lateral acceleration of the vehicle; calculates, based on the lateral acceleration of the vehicle, a target yaw moment of a feedforward control for reducing a rate of decrease of the vehicle's yaw gain accompanying with an increase in an absolute value of a lateral acceleration of the vehicle, and controls braking forces of the wheels by controlling the braking device so that at least a yaw moment corresponding to the target yaw moment is applied to the vehicle.

Abstract: A display system in a vehicle, and associated control method, which displays application information on a driver display screen portion and a passenger display screen portion of a vehicle display based on the seating position of the vehicle occupants in the vehicle and the identity of the vehicle occupants requesting the application information be displayed. The display system and method detects a change in the seating position of the vehicle occupants, and in response switches the display of the application information between the driver display screen portion and the passenger display screen portion of the vehicle display.