A method for predicting a weather condition at a particular location in a road network extending over at least one weather area divided into a plurality of weather cells, the method including steps of obtaining, from a weather forecast provider, a first data item relating to a general weather forecast for the weather area, and receiving, from a first vehicle travelling in a first weather cell, a second data item relating to an alteration of a weather condition detected by at least one sensor of the vehicle. The prediction method is remarkable in that it further includes steps of predicting a probability of a weather condition for at least one target weather cell by applying a prediction model associated with the target cell to at least the first data item and the second data item, and of transmitting the predicted weather condition to at least one second vehicle.
Some embodiments include a method of generating an environment reference model for positioning comprising: receiving multiple data sets representing a scanned environment including information about a type of sensor used and data for determining an absolute position of objects or feature points represented by the data sets; extracting one or more objects or feature points from each data set; determining a position of each object or feature point in a reference coordinate system; generating a three-dimensional vector representation of the scanned environment aligned with the reference coordinate system including representation of the objects or feature points at corresponding locations, creating links between the objects or feature points in the three dimensional vector model with an identified type of sensor by which they can be detected in the environment; and storing the three-dimensional vector model representation and the links in a retrievable manner.
The present disclosure provides a method for providing a visualization of a vehicle, the method having the steps: receiving, for each vehicle camera of a plurality of vehicle cameras of the vehicle, current values of camera extrinsic parameters of said vehicle camera; receiving vehicle suspension data relating to a suspension of wheels of the vehicle; and visualizing the vehicle using a predefined model of the vehicle, wherein the vehicle is visualized on a ground surface; wherein the ground surface is modelled to contact the wheels of the vehicle, based on the current values of the camera extrinsic parameters of the vehicle cameras and based on the suspension data.
There is provided an electronic device comprising: an input-output management device configured to manage input-output connections; and a microcontroller communicatively connected to the input-output management device, wherein the microcontroller is configured to perform an initialization phase after a trigger is received from an input-output connection to wake the electronic device from a powered down state, the initialization phase comprising: obtaining, from the input-output management device, wake-up statuses of the input-output connections managed by the input-output management device; and storing the statuses in a memory of the microcontroller; wherein the microcontroller is further configured to perform an operation phase after the initialization phase, the operation phase comprising: transmitting a wake-up confirmation message to the input-output connection with a positive wake-up status. There is also provided a method of responding to a trigger to wake an electronic device from a powered down state.
A display system comprises a display, configured for displaying data, wherein the display comprises an inactive display edge not configured for displaying, and an active display inner surface configured for displaying. The display system further comprises a backlighting module having luminous units, wherein the backlighting module is arranged directly or indirectly at a rear side of the display, such that the light emitted by the luminous units forms a backlight for the display. The backlighting module comprises a backlighting edge corresponding to the display edge and comprises a backlighting inner surface corresponding to the display inner surface. The display system further comprises and a control system for driving the luminous units. A vehicle comprising a display system and a method for operating a display system is also provided.
G02F 1/00 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics
G09G 3/32 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels semiconductive, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED]
G09G 3/34 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source
G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
Disclosed is a distance measuring system for measuring distance of a first transceiver from second transceivers, comprising the first transceiver having a first time zone, a second transceiver having a second time zone, and a control unit having a control-unit time zone. The second transceiver ascertains a time-zone relationship between the second transceiver and the first transceiver, and transmits the time-zone relationship to the control unit. The control unit receives the time-zone relationship, and ascertains, using the received time-zone relationship, a time-zone relationship between the control-unit time zone and the first transceiver. The first transceiver transmits at a defined instant in time or for a defined time period of the first time zone a distance measurement command to the second transceiver. The first transceiver transmits a measurement signal at a further defined instant in time, and the second transceiver switches from an inactive into an active receiving or measuring state.
A device for securing an optical device on a windshield of a vehicle is described. The device comprises a box-shaped bracket in which a holder for the optical device is mounted so as to be pivotable and fixable. It is thereby possible to set various angular positions of the holder relative to the bracket, taking into account different curvatures of the respective windshield. In this way, it is possible to use a single type of securing device to attach optical devices to windshields having different curvatures.
Disclosed is a control unit circuit for a motor vehicle. The control unit circuit comprises a control unit and, outside a housing of the control unit, an electrical energy store for an emergency supply. To form an electrical circuit for the emergency supply, two electrical poles of the energy store are connected to the control unit via a cable and one of the two electrical poles is connected via a switching element to a ground potential of the on-board electrical system and at least one measurement circuit couples each one of the poles to the ground potential and is set up to generate a measurement signal, which is correlated with a voltage. If the respective measurement signal signals that the respective voltage is greater than a predetermined threshold value, the switching element is switched to an electrically non-conductive state.
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
A frame for electro-optical displays comprising rigid elements in a longitudinal direction, wherein the longitudinal direction is parallel to a surface of the electro-optical display is provided. Elastic elements in the longitudinal direction are arranged between the rigid elements in the longitudinal direction. An electro-optical display having a frame is also provided.
Various embodiments include a method for operating a vehicle based on a future speed curve along a predetermined travel route up to a specific preview horizon. The method may include: generating a prediction model; supplying data to the model; using an algorithm to generate a predicted speed profile; selecting a datum for the second input data group depending on a situation analysis using predetermined criteria; and using a controller to: implement operating strategies for a vehicle, control exhaust aftertreatment systems, increase an accuracy of navigation algorithms, and/or predict operating states depending on the speed forecast. The input data include a first input data group containing geocoordinates of the travel route and a second input data group containing at least one datum selected from the group consisting of: location information for a digital map, average traffic flow data along the travel route, and speed profiles of networked vehicles.
A method of processing communication signals for use in radar sensing comprises segmenting copies of a reference signal and a received echo thereof into first- and second-length segments, respectively. The first- and second-length segments are arranged in respective first and second reference and echo matrices. First and second segmented ambiguity functions based on the first and second matrix pairs are evaluated. For obtaining first and second range estimates and first and second velocity estimates for one or more targets. Any ghost signal detected is resolved, or an ambiguity order is assigned thereto if resolving is not possible. The obtained or resolved range and velocity estimates, or the estimates and the assigned ambiguity order is output, and the evaluation process is iteratively repeated until a termination criterion is met. In the second and each further iteration a respective remaining right-most non-zero columns of the echo matrices are replaced with zero-columns.
G01S 7/00 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , ,
G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
G01S 13/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
G01S 13/58 - Velocity or trajectory determination systems; Sense-of-movement determination systems
A method for processing a video stream of images captured by a color camera and used by a computer on board a motor vehicle to detect a priority vehicle, the method including: acquiring an image sequence; for each image of the image sequence: performing thresholding-based colorimetric segmentation, making it possible to detect colored luminous zones; tracking each segmented luminous zone; performing colorimetric classification of each segmented luminous zone; performing frequency analysis of each segmented luminous zone, making it possible to determine a flashing nature of the zone; computing an overall confidence index for each image of the image sequence, making it possible to declare a luminous zone as being a flashing light.
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
G06V 20/40 - Scenes; Scene-specific elements in video content
G06T 7/174 - Segmentation; Edge detection involving the use of two or more images
G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
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Method for adapting a triggering algorithm of a personal restraint device and control device for adapting a triggering algorithm of a personal restaint device
A method for adapting a triggering algorithm of a personal restraint device of a vehicle on the basis of a detected vehicle interior state of the vehicle. The method comprises detecting of key points of a vehicle occupant by an optical sensor device, ascertaining a vehicle occupant posture of the vehicle occupant based on the connection of the detected key points to a skeleton-like representation of body parts of the vehicle occupant, wherein the skeleton-like representation reflects the relative position and orientation of individual body parts of the vehicle occupant, predicting a future vehicle occupant posture of the vehicle occupant based on a predicted future position of at least one of the key points, and modifying the triggering algorithm of the personal restraint device based on the predicted future posture of the vehicle occupant. A control device for adapting a triggering algorithm of a personal restraint device is also disclosed.
B60R 21/013 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over
B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
B60R 21/01 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents
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Method for scanning for presence inside a locked vehicle, associated device and scanning system
A method for scanning for presence inside a vehicle, using a scanning device including at least one internal and one external ultra-wideband transceiver module for locating portable “hands-free” access equipment carried by a user. The device has an Ultra High Frequency communicator for communicating with the equipment. The method includes: a) detecting locking of the vehicle; b) for a predetermined duration: i) scanning for presence inside the vehicle with the internal module; ii) simultaneously transmitting a request to the equipment for detecting a U-turn by the user; iii) if a U-turn signal is received, stopping scanning and determining the position of the user with the two modules; iv) if presence is detected inside the vehicle, stopping scanning and transmitting a warning; c) when the duration has elapsed, if no U-turn signal is received and if no presence is detected, the position of the user is determined with the two modules.
G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
G08B 21/22 - Status alarms responsive to presence or absence of persons
G08B 21/24 - Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms
H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING EGO-VEHICLE SURROUNDINGS WITHIN AN EGO-VEHICLE WITH SUPPORT OF ELECTRICAL CHARGING
The invention relates to a method of displaying ego-vehicle surroundings within an ego-vehicle. The method includes continuously capturing the ego-vehicle surroundings by at least one onboard camera to be stored in at least one camera data set. It further includes detecting, within the captured ego-vehicle surroundings, an electrical charging base located in the ground or near the ground. Further, it includes obtaining ego-vehicle motion information, and generating, if a part of the ego-vehicle causes a blind spot to the electrical charging base by obscuring a field-of-view of the ego-vehicle camera, a synthetic view to replace the blind spot in a display, the synthetic view being generated based on at least one previous view of the captured ego-vehicle surroundings stored in the camera data set and being motion-compensated based on the ego-vehicle motion information.
B60L 53/37 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles using optical position determination, e.g. using cameras
B60R 1/22 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle
The present invention relates to a method for predictive maintenance of a component (11) of a road vehicle (10) and a predictive maintenance device configured to implement said method. The method is implemented by at least one calculator (12) connected to the component (11) and comprises the following steps:
a. collecting a data set of the vehicle (S200) comprising:
i. first data relating to the use of first predetermined combinations of usage parameters of said component (CP1(1), . . . , CP1(N)),
ii. second data relating to the use of second predetermined combinations of usage parameters of said vehicle (CP2(1), . . . , CP2(M)),
iii. third data for establishing the course of at least one control parameter of the component representative of wear of the component (P3) as a function of the number of kilometers traveled by the vehicle,
b. as a function of the first and second data of the vehicle, selecting (S300), from a plurality of pre-established classes of vehicles (C1,1, . . . , C5,5) having similar first data and second data, a class for which the first data and second data of the vehicle are similar to those of the vehicles of the class selected,
c. comparing the third data of the vehicle with reference data of the class selected (S400), the reference data being obtained from data on the course of said control parameter representative of wear of the component of each of the vehicles of the class selected,
d. deducing, according to the result of the comparison, a future behavior of the component (S500).
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
The invention relates to a vehicle antenna module (100) comprising a main first printed circuit board (201) housed horizontally in a casing, at least a second printed circuit board (205a) comprising a radiofrequency antenna, mounted vertically on the first printed circuit board (201) and protruding from an upper face of the casing, and a cover (101), mounted on said casing, and configured to cover at least the second printed circuit board (205a), the antenna module (100) being such that the cover (101) comprises a shell (206) and an elastic element (207), the elastic element (207) being configured to exert pressure on the upper edge face of the second board (205a) when the cover is in place on the casing in order to ensure electrical contact between the lower edge face of the second board (205a) and at least one flexible contact element (300) on the surface of the first board (201).
The invention relates to a method for measuring the angular position of a rotary shaft of a motor vehicle from a target attached to a free end of the shaft and a position sensor mounted facing the target, the method comprising the steps of generating (E1) a first sine wave signal and a first cosine wave signal characterising the angular variations in the target relative to the sensor during the rotation of the shaft, generating (E2) a second sine wave signal and a second cosine wave signal characterising the angular variations in the target relative to the sensor during the rotation of the shaft, generating (E3) a first angle value signal and generating (E4) a second angle value signal, calculating (E5) the mean angular position of the shaft at a given time from the first angle value signal and the second angle value signal and the predetermined phase difference value.
G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
G01D 3/036 - Measuring arrangements with provision for the special purposes referred to in the subgroups of this group mitigating undesired influences, e.g. temperature, pressure on measuring arrangements themselves
G01D 3/08 - Measuring arrangements with provision for the special purposes referred to in the subgroups of this group with provision for safeguarding the apparatus, e.g. against abnormal operation, against breakdown
G01D 3/02 - Measuring arrangements with provision for the special purposes referred to in the subgroups of this group with provision for altering or correcting the transfer function
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METHOD FOR ACTIVATING A VEHICLE FUNCTION AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVATION DEVICE
The invention proposes a method for activating a function of a motor vehicle (V) by an activation device (D) comprising a plurality of transceivers (TR1, TR2, TR3, TR4) able to transmit, toward the outside of the vehicle, from portable access equipment (SD) worn or carried by a user (U), the activation of the function being triggered by a detection of the presence of the user (U) in a predetermined zone (ZD) around the vehicle (V) during a scrutinizing phase, and on the basis of the result of an authentication of the portable access device (SD) by the vehicle (V) during an identification phase, the vehicle also being equipped with a driving assistance system (ADS) comprising means (C1, C2, C3, C4, RD) for detecting and identifying obstacles in the vehicle's close environment, the method comprising the following steps: a) detection, by the driving assistance system (ADS), of at least one fixed obstacle (M, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5) in the predetermined zone (ZD), and identification of said obstacle; b) modification, during the scrutinizing and identification phase, of the transmission parameters of the transceivers (TR1, TR2, TR3, TR4) transmitting toward the obstacle thus detected and identified.
A method for identifying at least one intensity peak of a specularly reflected light beam including: a step (E1) of detecting at least one intensity peak of a light beam present in a first image taken at instant t; a step (E2) of calculating a vector (N) normal to a surface at each point of the first image associated with an intensity peak detected in step (E1); a step (E3) of calculating a vector (L) of the direction of the incident light beam at each point of the first image taken at instant (t), associated with an intensity peak detected in step (E1); a step (E4) of determining the co-linearity between the normal vector (N) and the vector (L) of the direction of the incident light beam in order to identify an intensity peak of the specularly reflected light beam.
G01S 7/48 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
G06T 7/246 - Analysis of motion using feature-based methods, e.g. the tracking of corners or segments
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METHOD FOR ADJUSTING COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS BETWEEN A WHEEL UNIT AND AN AUTHORISED DEVICE
The present invention relates to a method for adjusting at least one of the communication parameters from among the size of the message being communicated or the periodicity of communication between a wheel unit (3, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) and a remote monitoring and/or control device (2), wherein communication between the monitoring device and the wheel unit takes place according to a communication protocol that allows a two-way exchange, characterised in that: - in a mode referred to as the "default" mode, the communication between the wheel unit and the remote monitoring and/or control device takes place according to a first predetermined size and a first predetermined periodicity; - upon receiving a standard response message from the remote monitoring and/or control device, the wheel unit switches to a communication mode referred to as the "adjusted" communication mode, wherein at least one of the communication parameters from among the size of the message sent or the period of communication is replaced with at least one other communication parameter characterised by a second predetermined size and a second predetermined periodicity, resulting in the power consumption of the wheel unit being adjusted, the modes referred to as the "default" mode and the "adjusted" mode being predefined according to a driving or non-driving mode of the vehicle (1C).
FP1414) for identifying the tyre module; - collecting, via the central electronic unit, a load value (C) for the corresponding wheel; - the central electronic unit storing (MEM) the measured characteristic value and the collected load value for the wheel; - detecting a leak or the underinflation of the tyre when the characteristic value measured for the wheel increases while the associated load value remains constant; - and alerting (AL) the driver as required.
The invention relates to a disconnection module (30) for an electronic control unit (20) of a motor vehicle (1), said electronic control unit (20) comprising a disconnection module (30) configured to be electrically connected to at least one electrical link (240), to determine the difference between the voltage measured on the at least one electrical link (240) and a reference voltage and to control the triggering of electrical safety members (216) when the determined voltage difference is greater than a predetermined breakdown threshold.
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
H02H 3/20 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess voltage
H02H 3/02 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection - Details
H02H 3/087 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current for dc applications
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METHOD AND DEVICE FOR QUICKLY SEARCHING FOR DIGITAL RADIO STATIONS
N/211N/2N/211N/2N/2) and, when it is determined that a digital signal is present, detecting (306) a code for synchronizing and decoding the digital signal and, when it is determined that a digital signal is absent, tuning (300) to a following frequency.
H04H 60/41 - Arrangements for identifying or recognising characteristics with a direct linkage to broadcast information or to broadcast space-time, e.g. for identifying broadcast stations or for identifying users for identifying broadcast time or space for identifying broadcast space, i.e. broadcast channels, broadcast stations or broadcast areas
H03J 1/00 - TUNING RESONANT CIRCUITS; SELECTING RESONANT CIRCUITS - Details of adjusting, driving, indicating, or mechanical control arrangements for resonant circuits in general
26.
METHOD FOR DETECTING PRESENCE INSIDE A LOCKED VEHICLE AND ASSOCIATED DETECTION DEVICE
The invention relates to an ultra-wideband-based method for detecting presence inside a locked vehicle (V), using a detection device (D) comprising at least one internal module (INT1) and at least two external modules (EXT1, EXT4), the invention comprising the following steps: a) Detecting locking, b) For a first duration (T1), the internal module alternately transmitting waves at various predetermined frequencies and powers (Fmin, Fmax, Pmin, Pmax) and a first external module simultaneously transmitting waves, c) Said internal module receiving reflected waves, d) A second external module receiving the waves transmitted by said first external module, e) Comparing the waves received by the internal module and by the external module, f) In the event of both modules simultaneously detecting an event, then detecting presence inside the vehicle.
G08B 21/22 - Status alarms responsive to presence or absence of persons
G08B 21/24 - Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms
G08B 13/187 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using active radiation detection systems by interference of a radiation field
27.
METHOD FOR LOCATING A COMMUNICATION DEVICE IN PROXIMITY TO A VEHICLE
A method for locating a communication device borne by a user in proximity to a vehicle in order to trigger at least one function of said vehicle, the method especially including, in a locating phase, steps of detection of a set of obstacles, called “current” obstacles, of identification of the communication device in the set of current obstacles and of location of the identified communication device among the obstacles of the set of obstacles.
G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
G01S 13/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systems; Analogous systems using reflection or reradiation of waves whose nature or wavelength is irrelevant or unspecified
G01S 13/10 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse modulated waves
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METHOD, DEVICE AND SERVER FOR DETERMINING A SPEED LIMIT ON A ROAD SEGMENT
A method for determining a speed limit on a road segment on which a vehicle is travelling, including steps of obtaining a first speed limit by querying a geospatial database on the basis of a geographical location of the vehicle, of determining a confidence index associated with the first speed limit, of determining a second speed limit by analyzing at least one image obtained from a sensor of the vehicle, of determining a confidence index associated with the second speed limit, of selecting the speed limit associated with the highest confidence index, and of configuring an item of equipment of the vehicle on the basis of the speed limit associated with the highest confidence index.
G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
A method for locating a user device in a sub-zone of a main zone defined with respect to a vehicle, especially including detecting the user device in a first sub-zone, locating the user device in the first sub-zone, keeping locating the user device in the first sub-zone for as long as the user device is detected in the first sub-zone, detecting the user device in a second sub-zone, and locating the user device in the second sub-zone when the user device is detected solely in the second sub-zone.
B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
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Method for managing location of a user device in a passenger compartment of a vehicle
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.
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
A motor vehicle driver assistance system including a vehicular data module configured to derive a trailer weight and a vehicular control parameter determiner configured to determine a parameter value of a vehicular control parameter based on the trailer weight derived.
A spike barrier detection vehicular system including an image receiver configured to receive an image having a spike barrier and a vehicular approach prevention direction determiner configured to determine a vehicular approach prevention direction of the spike barrier, based on the image comprising the spike barrier.
E01F 13/12 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades for forcibly arresting or disabling vehicles, e.g. spiked mats
G06V 20/54 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects of traffic, e.g. cars on the road, trains or boats
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
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TITLE: METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE RELATIVE ORIENTATION OF TWO VEHICLES
A method for determining the orientation of a vehicle (VA) with respect to a reference object (VB), each comprising an image sensor (10A, 10B), comprising: - receiving an image acquired by each image sensor of the vehicle, in which image the vehicle/reference object is visible, - receiving information on the position of each image sensor with respect to the reference object/vehicle in which it is installed, - based on the received information, estimating a first position of each image sensor in the image acquired by the other image sensor, - determining the relative orientation between the two image sensors, and - deducing, based on the relative orientation between the two image sensors, the relative orientation between the vehicle and the reference object.
The invention relates to a method for monitoring the balancing of the wheels of a motor vehicle, characterised in that it comprises at least one phase of modelling a first sinusoidal theoretical acceleration signal of a first wheel and a second sinusoidal theoretical acceleration signal of a second wheel, a noise measurement phase which consists, for the first wheel, in calculating the difference between the value of each sample of the first raw acceleration signal and a corresponding theoretical value of the first theoretical acceleration signal, then in measuring a first standard deviation on the calculated differences, and, for the second wheel, in calculating the difference between the value of each sample of the second raw acceleration signal and a corresponding theoretical value of the second theoretical acceleration signal, then in measuring a second standard deviation on the calculated differences, a first step of calculating reference averages which consists in calculating a first reference average of said first standard deviations and a second reference average of said second standard deviations, a second step of calculating a first current average of said first standard deviations and a second current average of said second standard deviations, and a diagnostic step intended for calculating a first variation between the first current average and the first reference average, and a second variation between the second current average and the second reference average, in order to detect a possible relative unbalance of said wheels.
B60T 8/88 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration with failure responsive means, i.e. means for detecting and indicating faulty operation of the speed responsive control means
B60W 40/12 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to parameters of the vehicle itself
G01M 17/06 - Steering behaviour; Rolling behaviour
B60W 50/02 - Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
G01M 1/28 - Determining unbalance by oscillating or rotating the body to be tested with special adaptations for determining unbalance of the body in situ, e.g. of vehicle wheels
The invention relates to a method for dynamically estimating the pitch and the roll of a motor vehicle (10) by means of at least one image capture sensor (12) aboard said motor vehicle (10). The method comprises at least one step of estimating an absolute extrinsic angle of inclination of said sensor (12), using an equation including a drift avoidance coefficient that is partially dependent on the acceleration to which the image capture sensor (12) is subjected during movement of the motor vehicle (10).
The invention relates to a method for estimating the pitch of a motor vehicle (10) by means of an image capture sensor (12) aboard said motor vehicle (10). The method is characterised in that it comprises at least a first estimation step, which consists in estimating a first pitch angle of the sensor (12) according to a first estimation method that integrates a drift avoidance coefficient to limit the drift of the estimation of the first pitch angle, a second estimation step, which consists in estimating a second pitch angle of the sensor (12) according to a second estimation method, and a fourth step, which consists in refining said first pitch angle by increasing the drift avoidance coefficient to obtain a refined first pitch angle, considered to be the output angle, if at least one first condition is validated.
The disclosure relates to a device for processing data from a LiDAR sensor mounted on a vehicle. The data processing device makes it possible to determine whether groups of pixels of an array of pixels obtained by the LiDAR sensor correspond to particle clouds in particular from a distribution of normal vectors associated with said pixels.
G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
G01S 7/48 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
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Environment model using cross-sensor feature point referencing
Some embodiments include a method of generating an environment reference model for positioning comprising: receiving multiple data sets representing a scanned environment including information about a type of sensor used and data for determining an absolute position of objects or feature points represented by the data sets; extracting one or more objects or feature points from each data set; determining a position of each object or feature point in a reference coordinate system; generating a three-dimensional vector representation of the scanned environment aligned with the reference coordinate system including representation of the objects or feature points at corresponding locations, creating links between the objects or feature points in the three dimensional vector model with an identified type of sensor by which they can be detected in the environment; and storing the three-dimensional vector model representation and the links in a retrievable manner.
The invention relates to a method for predicting a surface condition of a road segment, the method comprising, for each station of a set of road weather stations, training (201) a predictive model on data from the station, applying (202) each model trained for a specific station to the data from the other stations of the set of stations in order to determine (203) a prediction error, grouping (204) the stations according to a prediction error similarity, associating (207) a specific context with each station group and training (205) a predictive model for each station group with which a context has been associated. The invention also targets a device designed to implement the prediction method.
G01W 1/10 - Devices for predicting weather conditions
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ULTRA-WIDEBAND-BASED METHOD FOR ACTIVATING A FUNCTION OF A VEHICLE WITH A PORTABLE USER EQUIPMENT ITEM, ASSOCIATED SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR ACTIVATING A FUNCTION
The invention consists of a method for activating a vehicle function (V) through ultra-wideband (UWB) communication, using a portable user equipment item (P), said device comprising a plurality of transceivers (ER1, ER2, ER3, ER4), the vehicle function being activated based on a position of the portable equipment item with respect to a border (F) between two authorization zones, an interior zone (Z2) inside the vehicle and an exterior zone (Z1) outside the vehicle, the activation method comprising: a) Determining presence of the portable equipment item within an authorization zone, b) If the portable equipment item is located within an authorization zone at a distance from the border less than a predetermined distance, then: i) Determining the presence of the portable equipment item within a predetermined sub-zone, with which two types of transceivers have been associated beforehand, a first type (ERi1) having at least one signal parameter representative of a direct wave path and a second type (ERi2) having at least one signal parameter representative of an indirect wave path, ii) Weighting a number of measurements (m, n) carried out for each transceiver based on the type, and determining the position of the portable equipment item based on the measurements thus weighted, iv) Activating the vehicle function (F1, F2) corresponding to the position of the portable equipment item.
A method for optimising the detection of an element in a sequence of images generated by a camera, the method, which is used by an image processing module, comprising, in particular, the steps of training (E2) a classifier, classifying (E3) the images after which at least one erroneous detection of the element has been made in at least one of the images, extracting (E4) at least one data item from the at least one image for which an erroneous detection of the element has been made, the at least one data item being associated with at least one label, determining (E5) the at least one label from the at least one extracted data item, automatically generating (E6) a plurality of synthesised reference images in which the distribution probability of a parameter characterising each given label is increased, and adding (E7) the plurality of generated synthesised reference images to a training set.
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patterns; Bootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
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METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING A LIDAR DEVICE WITH DESCRIPTORS EMPLOYING DISTANCE EVALUATION
The invention relates to a method for implementing a light-detection-and-ranging (LIDAR) device in a motor vehicle, comprising the following steps: — a step of determining a first descriptor; — a step of determining a second descriptor; — a step of identifying corresponding environment signatures in the first descriptor and second descriptor; each of said indicators of an environment signature being configured to take a value representative of one of the following four states: – distance away outside of a first predetermined range of distances; – distance away in a lower segment of said first predetermined range of distances; – distance away in an upper segment of said first predetermined range of distances; – distance away substantially equal, to within a predetermined factor.
G01S 17/894 - 3D imaging with simultaneous measurement of time-of-flight at a 2D array of receiver pixels, e.g. time-of-flight cameras or flash lidar
G01S 7/48 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
G01S 17/50 - Systems of measurement based on relative movement of target
G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
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EXTRINSIC GEOMETRIC CALIBRATION METHOD FOR A THREE-DIMENSIONAL-DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM
The invention relates to an extrinsic geometric calibration method for a three-dimensional-data acquisition system comprising at least one three-dimensional-measurement sensor (10) that is associated with a sensor reference system (Oc), which method aims to define the geometric transformation between the sensor reference system (Oc) and a global reference system (Om), by way of a set of static sights (M0, M1, M2, M3, M4), characterized in that the method comprises an initial step of locating the sights (M0, M1, M2, M3, M4) that aims to determine the coordinates of the sights (M0, M1, M2, M3, M4) in the sensor reference system (Oc), by way of the three-dimensional-measurement sensor (10), a first step of estimating roll (Rx), pitch (Ry) and vertical translation (Tz) by minimizing a first cost function based on the geometric arrangement characteristic of the sights (M0, M1, M2, M3, M4) on the calibration plane (P), and a second step of estimating yaw (Rz), longitudinal translation (Tx) and transverse translation (Ty) by minimizing a plurality of second cost functions based on the geometric alignment characteristic of the sights (M0, M1, M2, M3, M4) in the global reference system (Om).
BABABABB) in the second position of the vehicle; and a step of determining the angle of rotation (α2) between the trailer and the towing platform based on the position of the characteristic point estimated in the preceding estimation step.
Provided is a vehicle-exit assist apparatus including: a target information acquisition device (12) configured to acquire target information on a target existing on a rear side of an own vehicle; and a control unit (10) configured to execute vehicle-exit assist control. The control unit is configured to: determine, based on the target information, whether an interference target which is liable to interfere with the safe exit of the occupant from the own vehicle during a vehicle stop is detected; determine, when a vehicle-exit assist condition which is satisfied at least when the interference target is detected is satisfied, whether a specific condition is satisfied, the specific condition being satisfied when at least a part of the interference target exists in a rear-side vehicle width region; execute the vehicle-exit assist control when the specific condition is not satisfied; and avoid executing the vehicle-exit assist control when the specific condition is satisfied.
The invention relates to a method for determining the position of an object with respect to a road marking line of a road from a camera mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle, said method comprising the steps of: generating (E1) a sequence of images of the rear environment of the vehicle; selecting (E2) at least one point of the road marking line in the lower part of at least the first image of the sequence and tracking the forward movement of the at least one point in the images of the sequence of images; transforming (E3) the coordinates of the at least one point selected and tracked in the images into a plurality of sets of coordinates corresponding to a plurality of points expressed in a 3D reference frame associated with the vehicle so as to form the at least one road marking line in said 3D reference frame; detecting and tracking (E4), from the images of the sequence of images, at least one object situated in the rear environment of the vehicle; and determining (E5) the position of the detected and tracked object with respect to the at least one formed line.
In a system of control devices networked with one another via a first network or multiple first sub-networks, and of which at least one is a server-based control device that combines multiple functional units, a grandmaster clock is defined by ascertaining the best clock of the entire network. If the best clock is located in a server-based control device, the distances are ascertained between selected functional units that are suitable as a source of the grandmaster clock and selected active network interfaces that connect the server-based control device to the first network or multiple first sub-networks, and the average distance to all selected network interfaces for each of the selected functional units is determined. That selected functional unit that has the smallest average distance to all selected network interfaces is defined as grandmaster clock for the first network or the first sub-networks.
The invention relates to a method for estimating a number of vehicles present in a visibility zone of an LEO satellite, said method being efficient in terms of energy for the LEO satellite and requiring little bandwidth.
The invention relates to a method for predicting a weather condition of a surface of a specific road segment comprising steps for partitioning (200) the geographical area into a plurality of weather cells, subdividing (201) the geographical area into regions made up of weather cells sharing similar climatic characteristics and, for each defined region, training (202) at least one prediction model from variables resulting from weather observations associated with the surface conditions observed in the considered region, and associating (203), with each road segment of the network, at least two specific prediction models, the method further comprising, when a command to predict a surface condition is triggered for a specific road segment, steps for selecting at least the at least two specific models associated with the considered segment, for inferring models selected from the weather data obtained for the geographical location of the road segment in order to obtain a plurality of predictions for the segment, and for combining the plurality of obtained predictions in order to obtain a consolidated surface condition for the segment.
A method for determining the position of a rotary element of a motor vehicle based on a position sensor configured to measure the position of the rotary element, to simultaneously generate a sine-type output signal and a cosine-type output signal reflecting the angular position of said rotary element as it rotates and to deliver these output signals to a control module of the vehicle, the method, implemented by the control module, including the steps of rotating the rotary element, receiving the output signals generated by the position sensor as the rotary element rotates, determining the average period of the output signals received within a predetermined time range, correcting both received output signals such that the period of each of the signals is equal to the determined average period, and determining the angular position of the rotary element based on the corrected output signals.
G01D 5/24 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance
G01D 5/244 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains
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Method for verifying the validity of sensor data of an ethernet onboard network
The validity of sensor data of an Ethernet onboard network in a motor vehicle is checked by: determining a delay time of a first signal on a first connecting path between a first control unit of the Ethernet onboard network and a second control unit of the Ethernet onboard network; determining a maximum speed of the first connecting path on the basis of the delay time; and determining a type of a transmission medium of the first connecting path on the basis of the maximum speed. The following steps are also carried out: identifying at least a first control unit of the Ethernet onboard network, synchronizing at least a first control unit of the Ethernet onboard network, ascertaining the synchronization interval, ascertaining a drift of a timer of the first control unit, ascertaining a timestamp of the first control unit, reading a timestamp of the first control unit.
A method for managing authorization to access a shared vehicle, the vehicle having a memory dimensioned to simultaneously store a maximum number of reservations. The method includes obtaining a first reservation of a vehicle, searching, in a local representation of the memory of the vehicle, for an available location for storing the first reservation, and when there is no available location for storing the first reservation, selecting, from the reservations stored in the local representation of the vehicle's memory, a second reservation such that the start date of the second reservation is after the start date of the first reservation, storing the characteristics of the second reservation in a waiting list, replacing, in the local representation of the memory of the vehicle, the selected reservation with the first reservation, and transmitting, to the vehicle, a command to delete the second reservation, and a command to add the first reservation.
The invention relates to a device (D) for detecting an approach of a user's body member or a portable user device (200), intended to be installed in a motor vehicle (V) comprising: • a near-field communication antenna (A1) configured to transmit signals at a high frequency selected between 3 and 30 MHz, said antenna (A1) being capable of detecting the approach of a portable user device (200) and of communicating in the near field with said portable user device (200), said antenna (A1) comprising at least one winding (E1, E2, E3) that extends continuously in the form of a set of rods (O1, O2 ... Oi; N1, N2 ... Ni) forming a comb so that said antenna (A1) is capable of generating a variation in capacitance on the approach of a user's body member; • means for controlling (10) said antenna (A1); and • means for measuring (M2) a variation in impedance of said antenna (A1) generated by the variation in capacitance.
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
E05B 81/78 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
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Method for manufacturing a sensor for a motor vehicle
A method for manufacturing a sensor for a motor vehicle. The method includes placing a sensor core in a lower indentation of a mold; the sensor core having a metal lead frame, including connection pins and lateral retention members, and an integrated circuit, including at least one measurement cell and being overmolded on a support zone of the metal lead frame so the lateral retention members and the connection pins are exposed, and an electrically conductive terminal on each connection pin; placing a magnet in line with the overmolded integrated circuit; placing two lateral indentations of the mold on either side of the magnet and the integrated circuit so the lateral indentations retain the lead frame in the vicinity of the lateral retention members; overmolding the integrated circuit, the magnet and part of the lead frame to allow the free end of the terminals to project; and removing the mold.
The invention relates to a device (D) for detecting the approach of a limb (M) of a user's body and/or a portable user device (200), which is intended to be installed on board a motor vehicle (V), comprising: a) a near-field communication antenna (A1) configured to transmit and receive signals at a high resonant frequency chosen between 3 and 30 MHz, the antenna comprising at least one winding (E1, E2, E3) which extends continuously in the form of an assembly of rods (O1, O2...Oi, N1, N2...Ni) in such a way that the rods have a variable capacitance connected to the antenna and that the antenna is capable of generating a capacitance change when a limb of a user's body approaches; b) measuring means (M2) for measuring, by electromagnetically coupling with the antenna, an impedance change or a frequency change in the antenna, the measuring means having a resonant frequency in series with the chosen high resonant frequency and being capable of detecting the approach of a portable user device or the approach of a limb of the user's body.
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
E05B 81/78 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
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Electronic controller able to be expanded in a modular manner
A modularly expandable electronic control unit comprises: an electronic circuit board on which a conductor track is disposed on a side in a region of lateral edges and enclosing an inner region and separating it from an outer region of the side, a housing having two halves for receiving the electronic circuit board. With the housing assembled, at least one housing half has an encircling electrically conductive shielding wall which rests on and establishes electrical contact with the conductor track and/or has at least one receptacle accessible from outside the assembled housing. The receptacle is disposed so the electronic module placed in the receptacle may be electrically connected to a module connection port disposed in the outer region of the electronic circuit board. The electronic circuit board has electrical connections between the module connection port and one or more electronic assemblies disposed on the inner region.
H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
A collision detection device on a motor vehicle for tracking a remote target vehicle for the detection of an imminent collision by fusing radar sensor data from a first environment sensor designed as a radar sensor with sensor data from a second environment sensor. First wheel acquisition data based on the radar sensor data from the first environment sensor and second wheel acquisition data based on sensor data from the second environment sensor are merged and a parameter of the target vehicle is established.
A haptic operator control device in a motor vehicle, comprises an input unit, wherein the input unit can be moved by an actuator unit coupled to the input unit, wherein the input unit has a surface, wherein the surface can be touched by an input member of an operator, wherein the input unit and the actuator unit are movably mounted in relation to the motor vehicle.
B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
G05G 1/02 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by linear movement, e.g. push buttons
G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum position; Providing feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
G05G 25/02 - Inhibiting the generation or transmission of noise
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
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Adaptive method and device for prediction of a weather characteristic of a surface of a road segment
An adaptive method and device for predicting a weather-related characteristic of a surface of a segment of a road network. The method includes obtaining a location and of measuring a weather-related characteristic of the surface of the roadway of a road segment on which a measuring vehicle is traveling; predicting a weather-related surface characteristic of the road segment using a weather-observation history and a first prediction model associated with the road segment; associating a second prediction model with the road segment when a difference between the measured characteristic and the predicted characteristic is greater than a threshold; and transmitting to a vehicle a prediction made by applying the associated model to the weather-observation history.
What is proposed is a device (1) for detecting a vehicle (V) exiting its lane, said device being configured, when the vehicle is being driven on a road comprising at least one traffic lane, to: estimate, on the basis of the shape and position of at least one road boundary, the shape and position of each boundary of the lane being taken by the vehicle, estimate a path followed by the vehicle, determine, depending on the shape and on the position of the boundaries of the traffic lane, and on the path followed by the vehicle, a time interval before the vehicle will reach one of the boundaries of the traffic lane, compare the time interval to a determined threshold and, if the time interval is shorter than the threshold, determine that the vehicle is in the process of exiting its lane.
B60W 40/10 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to vehicle motion
B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
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Method for securing the time synchronization in a server ECU
A method for securing time synchronization in a server Electronic Control Unit (ECU), including: initializing time synchronization of the components; storing a unique clock identification of a grandmaster clock; identifying a shadow controller; transmitting synchronization messages; querying the sending time with the shadow controller; inserting the time in the follow-up message via the controller that forms the grandmaster clock, and retransmitting the time; sending additional messages relating to time synchronization via selected network devices that do not provide the previously determined grandmaster clock. The time information sent in the additional messages relating to time synchronization and the clock parameters relevant for determining the best clock by Best Master Clock Algorithm (BMCA) and the domain number match those of the previously determined grandmaster clock, or are comparable with them. The additional messages relating to time synchronization contain a unique clock identification corresponding to the identification of the respective selected network device.
Data compression is continuously optimized using frequency-based dictionary lookup tables for communication between a transmitter in a vehicle and a receiver. In a transmitter, first and second frequency-based dictionary lookup tables are provided. The transmitter receives a data block and compresses it using the first table. Using the data block, the second table is updated and a difference between a compression efficiency of the first table and a compression efficiency of the second table for the data block is calculated. The compressed data block is transmitted to the receiver. When the difference is more than a pre-defined threshold, the content of the first table is replaced with the content of the updated second table in the transmitter. The content of the updated second table is then also transmitted to the receiver.
H03M 7/00 - Conversion of a code where information is represented by a given sequence or number of digits to a code where the same information is represented by a different sequence or number of digits
H03M 7/42 - Conversion to or from variable length codes, e.g. Shannon-Fano code, Huffman code, Morse code using table look-up for the coding or decoding process, e.g. using read-only memory
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DEVICE FOR DETECTING CONTACT BETWEEN AT LEAST ONE HAND OF A VEHICLE DRIVER AND THE STEERING WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE AND USE THEREOF IN A SEMI-AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE
The invention relates to a device for detecting physical contact between a driver's hand and a steering wheel, comprising a camera oriented so as to acquire images on which the object is at least partially visible, and a computer, the device being configured to: acquire at least one image, process the acquired image to detect the different parts of the driver's body visible on the image, detect the position of a point on the image corresponding to the driver's wrist in the image, determine at least one area of interest in the image in which a driver's hand is located, detect the hand within each area of interest in the image and, if at least one of the driver's hands is located in an area of interest of the image defining the object, determine whether any contact is established between the driver's hand and the object.
There is provided a computer-implemented method of operating an unmanned moving object to follow a predetermined moving object of interest, the method comprising: (i) detecting a representation of the predetermined moving object of interest in an image frame of a video sequence obtained by an imaging device affixed to the unmanned moving object; (ii) obtaining a region of interest comprising the detected representation; (iii) tracking the region of interest; (iv) detecting whether the representation of the predetermined moving object of interest remains in the region of interest; (v) if the representation of the predetermined moving object of interest is no longer in the region of interest, repeating steps (i) to (iv) with a new image frame obtained by the imaging device. There is also provided a computer of an unmanned moving object operable to perform the method disclosed. There is also provided an unmanned moving object comprising an imaging device, a control unit and a computer, wherein: the imaging device is configured to obtain a video sequence; the computer is configured to perform the method disclosed; and the control unit is configured to cause the unmanned moving object to follow a predetermined moving object of interest associated with a region of interest tracked by the computer.
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
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ANTI-IDENTITY THEFT METHOD FOR A SPECIFIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to an anti-identity theft method for a specific electronic control unit of a motor vehicle, which method is used when the specific electronic control unit sends a plaintext message (M) containing measurement data to a central electronic control unit of the motor vehicle. The method of the invention comprises the steps of: - generating (110) an identifier for selecting a hashing algorithm (hi), - obtaining (120) at least one parameter (K) shared by the central electronic control unit and the specific electronic control unit, - generating (130) a first digital hash fingerprint (E) of the combination of the plaintext message (M) and the common parameter (K) from the identifier for selecting a hashing algorithm (hi), - forming (140) a data frame (T) which includes the plaintext message (M), the identifier for selecting a hashing algorithm (hi) and the first digital hash fingerprint (E), and - sending (150) the data frame (T) to the central electronic control unit.
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric properties; Arrangements for locating electric faults; Arrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
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METHOD FOR OPERATING A DISPLAY UNIT OF A VEHICLE, AND DISPLAY UNIT
A method for operating a display unit of vehicle, wherein the display unit displays at least one display, comprises ascertaining the viewing direction of a driver using a gaze-tracking device; checking whether the viewing direction of the driver is directed at the display unit; checking whether traffic-relevant data are present; operating the display unit in an energy-saving mode when the view of the driver is not directed at the display unit and/or when no traffic-relevant data is present; and operating the display unit in a display mode when the view of the driver is directed at the display unit and/or when traffic-relevant data is present for display. A display unit is also disclosed.
A method for labelling a 3D image (12) of a scene acquired by a 3D sensor comprising: - receiving: • a 2D image (I1) of the same scene acquired by a camera, • co-ordinates, on the 2D image, of a set of pixels (PZ1) defining the area of interest (Z1) and a reference point (PR) belonging to the area of interest (Z1), and • determining the depth of the reference point (pr) in a reference frame associated with the camera, - assigning to the pixels defining the area of interest (Z1) in the 2D image (I1) a depth corresponding to the depth of the reference point (pr), - calculating the co-ordinates, in the 3D image (I2), of the pixels (PZ2) defining the area of interest (Z2) using the co-ordinates of the pixels (PZ1) defining the area of interest (Z1) in the 2D image (I1) and the depth (pr) attributed to the pixels defining the area of interest.
H04N 13/111 - Transformation of image signals corresponding to virtual viewpoints, e.g. spatial image interpolation
H04N 13/117 - Transformation of image signals corresponding to virtual viewpoints, e.g. spatial image interpolation the virtual viewpoint locations being selected by the viewers or determined by viewer tracking
G06T 7/55 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images
Method for managing a memory area of a motor-vehicle electronic control unit, comprising in particular the steps of implementing (E2) a first set of control instructions (EIC1) by way of the boot loader module such that the current hardware configuration (CC) of the electronic control unit is identical to the required hardware configuration (CR) for installing the update for the application, of reinitializing (E4) the boot loader module, of verifying the hardware configuration (CR) required by the update for the application and, when the configuration required by the update for the application is identical to the current hardware configuration (CC) of the electronic control unit, installing (E6) the update (MAJ) for the application.
A device for high-frequency communication and for the inductive charging of an apparatus, including a charging surface, at least one charging antenna emitting a magnetic field at a low frequency and a layer of ferromagnetic material. The device includes at least one communication antenna and a printed circuit board. The communication antenna is in the form of a coil locally surrounding the layer with an axis of symmetry located in a plane parallel to the layer. The material of the layer is selected so as to have, at high frequency, an imaginary part with sufficiently high permeability to generate leaks on a surface of the layer extending perpendicular to the layer, while at the same time maintaining, at low frequency, an imaginary part with sufficiently low permeability to allow inductive charging.
H02J 50/60 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power responsive to the presence of foreign objects, e.g. detection of living beings
H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
H01F 27/36 - Electric or magnetic shields or screens
H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
H02J 50/70 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the reduction of electric, magnetic or electromagnetic leakage fields
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METHOD FOR MANAGING TRANSMISSIONS OF DETECTION SIGNALS BY A VEHICLE
The invention relates to a method for managing transmissions, by a motor vehicle, of signals for detecting a device (20) of a user (200) over a wireless communication link, said method comprising the steps of: the user (200) of the vehicle (10) requesting activation of a so-called "silent mode" in which the transmission of detection signals by the vehicle (10) over the wireless communication link is suspended, it being possible for communication signals generated by a physical entity other than the vehicle (10) to be received by said vehicle (10); following the activation request, detecting the device (20) of the user (200) outside a predetermined area around the vehicle (10); the vehicle (10) activating said silent mode when the device (20) of the user (200) has been detected outside the predetermined area; and the user (200) sending a signal to the vehicle (10) to deactivate the silent mode from the device (20) so as to allow the vehicle (10) to transmit detection signals over the wireless communication link again.
The example embodiments relate to a computer-implemented method for determining clusters of tasks, the clusters at least partially including multiple tasks to be executed in a joint encoder portion of a neural network. The embodiments suggest estimating information share measures based on an auxiliary neural network in order to determine clusters of tasks to be executed in a joint encoder portion of a neural network.
A method of determining a fused sensor measurement is disclosed including: obtaining sensor measurements from sensors detecting a same type of physiological measurement; determining a signal quality index (SQI) of each sensor including determining an extent to which a sensor measurement differs from others among the sensor measurements obtained from each sensor; determining a weightage of each sensor based on the SQI of each sensor; and determining a fused sensor measurement from the plurality of sensors based on the weightage of each sensor and filtered sensor measurements of each sensor obtained from a Kalman filter operation. A vehicle safety system includes: a vehicle electronic control unit configured to: determine the sensor measurement extent, to determine the SQI of each sensor, determine the weightage of each sensor, determine the fused sensor measurement, determine the occupant's physiological condition, and if the physiological condition is abnormal, perform at least one vehicle operation.
A method for securing the time synchronization of an Ethernet on-board network of a motor vehicle, by: determining a delay time of a first signal on a first connecting path between a first control unit of the network and a second control unit of the network; determining a maximum speed of the first connecting path on the basis of the delay time; and determining a type of a transmission medium of the first connecting path on the basis of the maximum speed. The determination of the delay time of a first signal, the determination of the maximum speed of the first connecting path, and the determination of the type of a transmission medium of the first connecting path result in an entropy source being formed that is used to ascertain at least one dynamic key for the connecting path to encrypt a time synchronization message for the connecting path.
A device includes a target information acquisition sensor configured to detect a target present in a region rearward of a host vehicle, and acquire information about the target as target information; and an electronic control unit configured to, while the host vehicle is stopped, calculate, based on the target information, a predicted time required for the target to come into contact with or close proximity to the host vehicle, and execute drop-off assist control for assisting drop-off of an occupant of the host vehicle when the predicted time is equal to or smaller than a predetermined time threshold, set the time threshold to a predetermined first time threshold when a speed of the target is equal to or lower than a predetermined first speed, and set the time threshold to a value smaller than the first time threshold when the speed of the target is higher than the first speed.
B60W 30/095 - Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision
B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
E05B 77/24 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like
G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
76.
METHOD FOR PREVENTING A RISKY SITUATION FOR A PARKED VEHICLE
The invention relates to a method for preventing a risky situation for a parked vehicle, comprising the steps of obtaining a first parking location of the vehicle, obtaining an indication according to which the first location is a risky location, broadcasting a warning message for the attention of the occupants of the vehicle, detecting a movement of the vehicle upon the expiration of a predefined time period after broadcasting the message and, when it is determined that the vehicle has not been moved, a step of triggering a call to an emergency call centre. The invention also relates to a device capable of implementing such a method.
G08G 1/0962 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages
G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]
G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
77.
Method of estimating transmit symbol vectors in an overloaded communication channel
A computer-implemented method of estimating transmit symbol vectors transmitted in an overloaded communication channel includes receiving a signal represented by a received signal vector, the received signal vector corresponding to a superposition of signals representing transmitted symbols selected from a constellation of symbols and transmitted from one or more transmitters. Continuous first and second functions in a search space in a convex domain are defined. The first function and the second function are combined into a third function, and a fractional programming algorithm is applied to the third function, targeted to finding an input vector that minimizes the third function. A mapping rule translates the found input vector into an estimated transmit symbol vector, and the estimated transmit symbol vector is output to a decoder for decoding into an estimated transmit symbol from the constellation.
The invention relates to a method for detecting the opening of opening elements (P1, P2) of a motor vehicle (V) by a detection device (D), said device comprising at least two ultra-high-frequency communication modules (10, 20), each located respectively on a different opening element and connected to an electronic computer (100), the detection device allowing "hands-free" access to the vehicle, the invention proposing that, since said modules are capable of identifying each other mutually, an opening angle (θ') of a first opening element (P1) is determined on the basis of: a) a first distance (m) between a point of rotation (N) of the first opening element on which a first communication module is located and a position (O) of a second module when the two opening elements associated with said two modules are closed; b) a second distance (h) between a point of rotation of the first opening element and a position (P) of the first module on said opening element; c) a distance between the two modules, when the two opening elements associated with the two modules are closed; d) a distance (d') between said modules, said distance (d') being determined by a time of flight (t') of the ultra-high-frequency waves exchanged between the two modules.
B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
A modular robot with a drive platform including: a first lateral drive module having at least two wheels and at least one motor for driving at least one of the wheels, a second lateral drive module having at least one wheel and at least one motor for driving the at least one wheel, a front crossmember module connecting first ends of the first and the second lateral drive module, and a rear crossmember module connecting first ends of the first and the second lateral drive module. One of the two lateral drive modules has a control unit for controlling the motors of the two lateral drive modules. The two drive modules have first connecting devices at their respective ends and the two crossmember modules have second connecting devices in the region of their respective ends. The first and the second connecting devices have mechanical connections. At least one of the two drive modules has at least one docking device for docking an application unit on the drive platform and the at least one docking device has mechanical and/or electrical connections.
A method and system for estimating road lane geometry includes a camera-estimated lane segment, for estimating lane geometry based on camera detection of road markings and a leading-vehicle-estimated lane segment, for estimating lane geometry based on traces of at least one leading vehicle. Estimated road geometry is obtained from a combination of the camera-estimated lane segment and the leading-vehicle-estimated lane segment.
A method of complementing a map of a scene with 3D reference points including four steps. In a first step, data is collected and recorded based on samples of at least one of an optical sensor, a GNSS, and an IMU. A second step includes initial pose generation by processing of the collected sensor data to provide a track of vehicle poses. A pose is based on a specific data set, on at least one data set re-coded before that dataset and on at least one data set recorded after that data set. A third step includes SLAM processing of the initial poses and collected optical sensor data to generate keyframes with feature points. In a fourth step 3D reference points are generated by fusion and optimization of the feature points by using future and past feature points together with a feature point at a point of processing. This second and fourth steps provides significantly better results than SLAM or VIO methods known from prior art, as the second and the fourth steps are based on recorded data. Wherein a normal SLAM or VIO algorithm only can access data of the past, in these steps, processing may also be done by looking at positions ahead, by using the recorded data.
G06V 10/46 - Descriptors for shape, contour or point-related descriptors, e.g. scale invariant feature transform [SIFT] or bags of words [BoW]; Salient regional features
G06T 7/277 - Analysis of motion involving stochastic approaches, e.g. using Kalman filters
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersections; Connectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
In a method for reconstruction of a feature in an environmental scene of a road, a 3D point cloud of the scene and a sequence of 2D images of the scene are generated. A portion of candidates of 3D points of the 3D point cloud is identified by projecting the 3D points to each of the 2D images, determining a plurality of candidates of the 3D points of the 3D point cloud representing the feature by semantic segmentation in each of the images, projecting the candidates of the 3D points on a plane of the road in each of the 2D images, and selecting those candidates of the 3D points staying in a projection range on the road in each of the 2D images. The selected candidates of the 3D points are merged for determining estimated locations of the feature. The feature can be modeled by generating a fitting curve along the estimated locations.
A tire position learning apparatus for a tire pressure monitoring system, comprising: a plurality of tire module units, each of which is respectively mounted on a tire of the vehicle to detect pressure information and transmit same via an ultra-wide band (UWB) signal; and a vehicle module unit which communicates with the plurality of tire module units via UWB signals so as to detect the individual tire pressures and any tire in which low pressure has occurred.
B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehicles; Arrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanks; Tyre cooling arrangements
B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
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Vehicle comprising an antenna apparatus, and antenna apparatus and fastening device
Disclosed is a vehicle, comprising an antenna apparatus inserted at least in regions into an antenna opening of a vehicle roof of the vehicle. The antenna apparatus having at least one fastening device. The fastening device having a locking lever locking the antenna apparatus to the vehicle roof in a predetermined locking position of the locking lever and thereby fixing the antenna apparatus on the vehicle roof in a predetermined final assembly position. The fastening device having a spring device which acts on the locking lever with a restoring force acting in the direction of the predetermined locking position of the locking lever and holding the locking lever in the predetermined locking position. The spring device engaging around the vehicle roof in the predetermined final assembly position with a latching edge on an edge of the antenna opening and holding the antenna apparatus at least indirectly on the vehicle roof.
A method for processing friction data for vehicle tires on road segments, implemented by a processing system including at least one computer and an interface for remote communication with a plurality of vehicles, the method including: acquiring, from the plurality of vehicles, friction data for tires of the vehicles on a plurality of road segments, each friction datum including at least: a maximum coefficient of friction available to the vehicle on the road segment, and information relating to the road segment; establishing, for each road segment, a distribution of the friction data obtained from the plurality of vehicles for the road segment; and determining a plurality of road types, each road type comprising a set of road segments, from a measurement of similarity between the distributions of friction data obtained for each road segment.
A communication method between road users, which can each connect to a server via at least one communication interface. The following steps carried out by the server for establishing communication: establishing local and thematic information for determining communication participants; determining a group of communication participants based on local and thematic information, with a local area being defined for the local restriction of the communication participants and with at least one technological aspect and/or one interest-based aspect being taken as a basis for the thematic restriction on the part of the server; and granting permission for data communication by the road users based on the server prioritizing the data transmitted by the road users to the server once the group has been determined. The local and thematic information determined from the average of the spatial coordinates of the road users and respective average speed and average direction of the road users.
H04L 65/403 - Arrangements for multi-party communication, e.g. for conferences
H04L 65/1069 - Session establishment or de-establishment
H04L 65/4061 - Push-to services, e.g. push-to-talk or push-to-video
H04L 67/52 - Network services specially adapted for the location of the user terminal
87.
TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER FOR AND METHOD OF TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING SYMBOLS OVER AN ORTHOGONAL TIME FREQUENCY SPACE COMMUNICATION CHANNEL SUBJECT TO DOPPLER SPREAD AND MULTIPATH
Pilot symbols and data symbols of a communication frame for an OTFS transmission system are two-dimensionally arranged along the points of a grid in the delay-Doppler domain. The pilot symbols are surrounded by guard symbols. The number of guard symbols in each direction of the Doppler domain is twice the number of the basis expansion modelling (BEM) basis functions used for modelling the communication channel in a receiver, and twice the maximum time delay in terms of delay bins in each direction of the delay domain. The receiver performs an initial pilot-aided channel estimation using BEM of a first BEM order and using the pilot signals, followed by an initial estimation of data symbols using the initial channel estimation, and iteratively performs data aided channel estimation using BEM of a second BEM order and at least the received data signals, until a termination criterion is met.
Disclosed are a vehicle access system and method with at least two sets of a receiver and a transmitter, each set configured to receive a type of wireless communication signal from a corresponding transmitter of a user device, and the type of wireless communication signal received by a set is different from that received by at least another set; a signal module communicating with each set, each signal module configured to process the wireless communication signals received from the set to determine an initial location of the user device relative to the vehicle; a localization module communicating with the signal modules and configured to determine a final location of the user device relative to the vehicle, based on the initial locations determined by the signal modules; and a controller configured to lock or unlock a door of the vehicle based on the determined final location of the user device.
The present disclosure relates to a method, a computer program comprising instructions and an apparatus for controlling the image reproduction of a display apparatus. The disclosure furthermore relates to a display apparatus in which a method according to the disclosure is realized. In a first step, the display apparatus is switched from a first operating mode with emission into a large field of view to a second operating mode with emission into a restricted field of view. Moreover, parameters are acquired which influence a contrast of the image reproduction that is perceivable by an observer situated outside the restricted field of view. A contrast for the image reproduction is adapted on the basis of the acquired parameters. Optionally, the image reproduction of the display apparatus can be interrupted if an impermissible head position of the observer is ascertained.
G09G 3/20 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix
90.
METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A CLOCK ON BOARD A MOTOR VEHICLE AND ASSOCIATED ADJUSTING DEVICE
A method for adjusting a clock on board a motor vehicle, the clock providing an actual time for functions of the vehicle, the vehicle connected via wireless communication to a data server, the method including: the server transmitting a sequence of consecutive actual-time values, separated from one another by a fixed time interval; the vehicle receiving the actual-time values shifted by an unknown and variable time of flight between transmission and reception; for each received actual-time value: calculating a difference between an actual-time value received at a given instant and an actual-time value received at a previous instant; calculating a discrepancy between the calculated difference and the fixed time interval; calculating a cumulative disparity, consisting in summing the discrepancy calculated for a time value received at one instant and a time value received at the previous instant; determining the actual time for adjusting the on-board clock according to the disparity.
G04R 40/06 - Correcting the clock frequency by computing the time value implied by the radio signal
G04R 20/02 - Setting the time according to the time information carried or implied by the radio signal the radio signal being sent by a satellite, e.g. GPS
91.
Plastic housing device for an indirect screw connection for a motor vehicle
The present invention relates to a plastics housing device for indirect screw connection for a motor vehicle, wherein the plastics housing device comprises: at least one positioning element; a clamping element; and a screw element; wherein the at least one positioning element is configured to hold the clamping element in position in form-fitting fashion; wherein the screw element is configured to be pressed against the clamping element by the at least one positioning element and thereby cause a rotation of the clamping element; wherein the clamping element is configured to clamp the plastics housing device to a metal panel by way of the rotation.
H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
F16B 5/02 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
F16B 21/02 - Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation
F16B 37/04 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates
A method for Service Relaying in a Relay User Equipment (UE) and such Relay UE is provided. The method comprises the following steps. A connection between a Relay UE and a UE is established. A Service Catalogue of a Remote Service Provider is received. The Remote Service Provider is arranged for providing services to a UE. The Service Catalogue comprises information about these services. Meta-data is generated which comprises additional information about the services for the UE. Information about the Service Catalogue and about the meta-data is provided to the UE. The UE selects one of the services based on the provided information and the Relay UE relays the selected service from the Remote Service Provider to the UE.
H04W 88/04 - Terminal devices adapted for relaying to or from another terminal or user
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]
The invention relates to a method for transmitting vehicle-to-X messages via a first wireless interface and a second wireless interface, wherein messages having a first priority are transmitted in principle via both wireless interfaces and messages having a second priority are transmitted in principle via the first wireless interface, and only if an area status has a first value, messages are additionally transmitted in each case via the second wireless interface. This allows savings in data traffic. The invention further relates to an associated vehicle-to-X communication unit, an associated telematics unit and an associated storage medium.
A head-up display having a display apparatus comprising a picture generating unit comprising a display element for displaying an image and a driver for the display element, an optical unit for projecting the image onto a projection surface, and an image control unit for controlling the display element via the driver. The picture generating unit further comprises an image brightness monitoring device, which has an image signal input connected to an image signal output of the image control unit and has a signal output connected to a signal input of the display element.
A method for detecting an object to be charged by an induction-charging device including at least one transmitting coil. The method includes transmission, by the at least one coil, of an electrical pulse the value of which is within a window of values predetermined using test receivers, and the object to be charged generating a communication signal in response. The method including, if charging conditions are favorable, the modulation of the value of the electrical pulse outside of the window of predetermined values according to the presence and/or the value of the communication signal, in order to detect the presence of an object to be charged.
H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
G01V 3/10 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices using induction coils
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
B60L 53/122 - Circuits or methods for driving the primary coil, i.e. supplying electric power to the coil
B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
96.
Spacer for an assembly of a backlight of a display
The present disclosure relates to a spacer for an assembly of a backlight of a display. The disclosure additionally relates to an assembly for a backlight of a display having such a spacer, and to a display having a backlight having such an assembly. The spacer comprises at least one crosspiece. The crosspiece in this case has attachment surfaces for attachment of a first light guide and a second light guide and a receptacle for a sheet stack.
A display device with self-luminous display elements, which are arranged in a panel. The panel is provided, on its rear side opposite the light-emitting surface used for display, with a heat distribution element, on the side of which facing away from the rear side at least one temperature sensor is arranged. The heat distribution element has at least one opening, behind which a light sensor is arranged, wherein the light sensor and the temperature sensor are arranged on a common carrier.
Disclosed is an antenna device comprising at least two antennas, designed for transmitting and/or receiving electromagnetic waves, and a circuit board device, wherein the antennas are arranged on the same circuit board device, the circuit board device comprises at least one decoupling layer through which a parasitic coupling of the antennas is reduced. The circuit board device comprises at least one upper substrate layer on which at least one metal strip with predetermined dimensions is arranged, wherein the metal strip is separated from the at least one decoupling layer by at least one upper substrate layer.
A method for a heating device suitable for heating at least one soldered joint between an electronic component including at least a first contact mound and a printed circuit board. The soldered joint on the one hand securing the electronic component to the printed circuit board and on the other hand, while providing electrical continuity, the electronic component also having an electronic-component width, and an electronic-component thickness, wherein it includes an electrical-connection suitable for being coupled to an electrical power supply and a heater suitable for reaching a temperature at least equal to the melting point of the solder.
A method for starting-up a device with an embedded multimedia card (eMMC) is provided. The method comprises providing power to the device, putting the eMMC in a Fast-Boot modus, reading a bootloader from the eMMC into a RAM of the device, starting the bootloader in a CPU of the device, terminating the Fast-Boot modus, resetting the eMMC, putting the eMMC in the Fast-Boot modus initializing hardware by the bootloader, while reading an operating system into the RAM using DMA, and starting the operating system from the RAM by the bootloader is provided. A device comprising an embedded eMMC is also disclosed.
