The invention relates to a device for controlling an audio output for a motor vehicle. The device comprises the following: an output summation device for controlling a playback of generated audio output signals on the basis of first audio signals and second audio signals; a first processor device which has at least one processor core and which is designed to generate the first audio signals for a first motor vehicle component group assigned to the first processor device; and a second processor device which has at least one processor core and which is designed to generate second audio signals for a second motor vehicle component group assigned to the second processor device and to actuate the output summation device.

An augmented reality system for assisting the driver of a vehicle comprising a display headset, a positioning system and a display driver configured to generate graphic elements which appear to the driver to move independently with respect to one another.

An augmented reality system for assisting the driver of a vehicle comprising a display headset, a positioning system and a display driver configured to generate graphic elements which appear to the driver to move independently with respect to one another.

A vehicle camera includes an image sensor and a variable lens. The variable lens includes a liquid crystal layer that includes liquid crystal molecules having an arrangement that depends on a voltage applied to the liquid crystal layer. The variable lens is configured to, based on the arrangement of the liquid crystal molecules in the liquid crystal layer, alter light that is introduced into the image sensor.

A vehicle camera includes an image sensor and a variable lens. The variable lens includes a liquid crystal layer that includes liquid crystal molecules having an arrangement that depends on a voltage applied to the liquid crystal layer. The variable lens is configured to, based on the arrangement of the liquid crystal molecules in the liquid crystal layer, alter light that is introduced into the image sensor.

A method for detecting objects in a vehicle blind spot comprises the following steps: generating a region of interest onto an image taken from one camera placed on one side of the vehicle; generating a top view of the region of interest; detecting an object in the region of interest; determining if the object in the region of interest is a target object; and triggering a signal if it is determined that there is a target object in the region of interest.

A method, system, and a variety of electronic circuits are provided herein that manage advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for passengers in a vehicle wearing a wearable device. The aspects disclosed herein allow the passenger/occupant/driver to receive ADAS messages/alerts, and receive haptic, video, audio notifications providing the same. As such, the passenger/occupant/driver is notified by the ADAS message in a passive manner.

A method, system, and a variety of electronic circuits are provided herein that manage advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for passengers in a vehicle wearing a wearable device. The aspects disclosed herein allow the passenger/occupant/driver to receive ADAS messages/alerts, and receive haptic, video, audio notifications providing the same. As such, the passenger/occupant/driver is notified by the ADAS message in a passive manner.

Various implementations of an occupant detection system may be used in a vehicle to detect the presence of a living occupant (human or otherwise) and generate a warning. The warning may be communicated to another person(s) or to other vehicle systems to alert people in the vicinity of the vehicle. The system prevents injury and death to people and pets that may be accidentally within a parked car and unable to egress. The system may be integrated into a new vehicle or housed in a separate device that can be plugged into a power outlet within the vehicle.

Various implementations of an occupant detection system may be used in a vehicle to detect the presence of a living occupant (human or otherwise) and generate a warning. The warning may be communicated to another person(s) or to other vehicle systems to alert people in the vicinity of the vehicle. The system prevents injury and death to people and pets that may be accidentally within a parked car and unable to egress. The system may be integrated into a new vehicle or housed in a separate device that can be plugged into a power outlet within the vehicle.