A system for directing a vehicle may include a processor configured to receive, from a wireless communication device, location data indicative of a current location of the vehicle and direct the vehicle to a desired destination using a first driving route. The processor may also be configured to receive, at a first time, data indicating that a new route for the vehicle is requested, and predict a location of the vehicle at a second time that will occur after the first time. The location may be one where a driver of the vehicle can safely implement instructions associated with changing the first driving route. The may further be configured to determine, based on the predicted location of the vehicle at the second time, a second driving route and prior to the second time, send instructions associated with the second driving route to the wireless communication device.

A method for generating the at least one highway exit indicator, the method may include receiving video information and location information obtained during driving sessions of the plurality of vehicles; determining, based on the location information, multiple suspected highway exit events; selecting video information segments, wherein each selected video information segment is acquired before a suspected highway exit event and in timing proximity to the suspected highway exit event; and applying a machine learning process on at least some of the selected video information segments to find the at least one highway exit indicator.

A roadway complexity awareness system for a vehicle, comprising a processor, an augmented reality interface disposed in communication with the processor, and a memory for storing executable instructions. The processor is programmed to execute the instructions to receive roadway status information from an infrastructure processor associated with a roadway, obtain, from a vehicle sensory system, sensory information indicative of roadway route complexity, and determine a likelihood of roadway route complexity based on the roadway status information and the sensory information. The system may select an augmented reality message indicative of the roadway route complexity, and generate the augmented reality message using an augmented reality interface device, wherein the augmented reality message is visible to a vehicle operator.

A method for steering a vehicle along a path in a driveway and around obstacles between a starting position into a target position, comprises the steps of determining the vehicle dimensions, steering and driving capabilities, carrying out a path optimization step to evaluate, based on a predetermined cost function, the least costly path between the starting position and the target position avoiding any collisions with obstacles. The method further comprises the further step of applying a path improver step, smoothening the trajectory obtained by the path optimization method by means of numerical optimization while fulfilling dynamical constraints on acceleration and steering rate of the vehicle through planning lateral and longitudinal movement of the vehicle in a joint optimization problem or by means of separate optimization problems.

A computer-implemented method of using telematics data associated with an originating vehicle at a destination vehicle is provided. The method may include receiving telematics data associated with the originating vehicle by (1) a mobile device or (2) a smart vehicle controller associated with a driver or vehicle. The mobile device or smart vehicle controller may analyze the telematics data received to determine that (i) a travel event exists, or (ii) that a travel event message or warning is embedded within the telematics broadcast received. If the travel event exits, the method may include automatically taking a preventive or corrective action, at or via the mobile device or smart vehicle controller, which alleviates a negative impact of the travel event on the driver or vehicle to facilitate safer or more efficient vehicle travel. Insurance discounts may be provided to insureds based upon their usage of the risk mitigation or prevention functionality.

A computer-implemented method of updating an auto insurance policy is provided. The method may include (1) determining that a customer's mobile device has a Telematics Application (“App”) installed on it, the Telematics App configured to (i) receive telematics data associated with another vehicle via a wireless communication broadcast; (ii) determine a travel event from analysis of the telematics data received, and (iii) generate a corrective action based upon the telematics data received or travel event determined that alleviates the risk of vehicle collision. The method may also include (2) monitoring, with the customer's permission, an amount or percentage of usage of the Telematics App on the customer's mobile device while the customer is driving in an insured vehicle; and (3) adjusting an insurance policy premium or discount based upon usage of the Telematics App to facilitate rewarding risk-averse drivers and encourage usage of risk mitigation or prevention technology.

A guidance display system includes an AR display device and a server. The AR display device includes a display unit and a display control unit configured to display, on the display unit, an augmented reality image in which an image of a virtual object for guidance is superimposed on scenery of a real world. The server is wirelessly connected to the display device. The server includes a theme park-specific character storage unit, a 3D model extraction unit, and a transmission unit. The theme park-specific character storage unit stores character information set for a theme park. The 3D model extraction unit extracts the character of the theme park set as the destination, as a virtual object for guidance. The transmission unit transmits the image data of the extracted virtual object for guidance to the display control unit of the AR display device.

A moving-object detection apparatus for a vehicle includes first and second detectors and a moving-object detector. The first and the second detectors are configured to scan rear-side and front-side regions of the vehicle to detect first and second targets as reference targets, respectively. The moving-object detector is configured to detect a movement of a moving object on the basis of the detected first and second targets. The moving object is determined with the first and the second targets. The moving-object detector includes an interpolation-region setting unit, an estimation-trajectory setting unit, and a target checking unit. The interpolation-region setting unit is configured to set a first interpolation region and set a second interpolation region. The estimation-trajectory setting unit is configured to set an estimation trajectory on a time axis. The target checking unit is configured to check a matching degree between the estimation trajectory and the second target.

According to an example aspect, there is provided a method, comprising the steps of obtaining route plan information indicative of a set of route points for a tunnel system of an underground worksite for at least partially autonomous driving of a vehicle, performing for at least some of route points in the set: detecting space information indicative of spaces required by the vehicle at associated route points, generating a set of envelopes on the basis of the space information, wherein an envelope is indicative of space required by the vehicle at an associated route point, and controlling visualization of the set of envelopes in a tunnel model to represent planned route trace of the vehicle when driving via the route points.

A computer-implemented method of using telematics data associated with an originating vehicle at a destination vehicle is provided. The method may include receiving telematics data associated with the originating vehicle by (1) a mobile device or (2) a smart vehicle controller associated with a driver or vehicle. The mobile device or smart vehicle controller may analyze the telematics data received to determine that (i) a travel event exists, or (ii) that a travel event message or warning is embedded within the telematics broadcast received. If the travel event exits, the method may include automatically taking a preventive or corrective action, at or via the mobile device or smart vehicle controller, which alleviates a negative impact of the travel event on the driver or vehicle to facilitate safer or more efficient vehicle travel. Insurance discounts may be provided to insureds based upon their usage of the risk mitigation or prevention functionality.