A method, system, and computer program product for transferring image data taken by an on-vehicle camera. The image data and nearby-vehicle information on a vehicle are received, where the image data and the nearby-vehicle information are successively transferred from each of a plurality of vehicles capable of making a communication with each other. Furthermore, information on a line of vehicles is generated based on the nearby-vehicle information. The image data is then associated with the information on the line of vehicles. Display data may then be generated using the image data. Furthermore, the display data may be presented on a display device in the vehicle.

A system for navigating a vehicle automatically from a current location to a destination location without a human operator is provided. The system of the vehicle includes a global positioning system (GPS) for identifying a vehicle location and a communications system for communicating with a server of a cloud system. The server is configured to identify that the vehicle location is near or at a parking location. The communications system is configured to receive mapping data for the parking location from the server, and the mapping data is at least in part used to find a path at the parking location to avoid a collision of the vehicle with at least one physical object when the vehicle is automatically moved at the parking location. The mapping data is processed by electronics of the vehicle so that when the vehicle is automatically moved collision with the at least one physical object is avoided and the electronics of the vehicle is configured to process a combination of sensor data obtained by sensors of the vehicle. The processing of the sensor data uses image data obtained from one or more cameras and light data obtained from one or more optical sensors.

The disclosure describes vehicle mountable robotic and communication systems and techniques that can facilitate communications between a police officer and a driver within vehicles in a manner that removes the police officer from a proximity of the driver and enables real-time communication between the police officer and the driver. A vehicle mountable robotic and communication system can deliver a communication device from a police vehicle to a driver vehicle so that the police officer and the driver may remain separated during part or all of a traffic stop or other temporary detention. This communication device can provide a sensory or communicative interface to permit the police officer to collect additional information of the environment of the driver and/or permit the police officer and the driver to engage in two-way communication.

There is provided with a shooting system for a mobile object. A first shooting unit shoots surroundings of a mobile object via a first transmissive portion. A second shooting unit shoots surroundings of the mobile object via a second transmissive portion. A first heater is capable of heating the first transmissive portion. A second heater is capable of heating the second transmissive portion. A notification unit notifies a passenger of information. A control unit determines a malfunction of the first heater and the second heater, and causes the notification unit to give notification regarding an occurrence of the malfunction. The control unit suppresses the notification by the notification unit when it is determined that the second heater has malfunctioned compared to when it is determined that the first heater has malfunctioned.

A capture data-receiving unit receiving first capture data captured by an image-capturing device, which is included in a work vehicle, capable of generating three-dimensional data, a display unit displaying the first capture data received by the capture data-receiving unit, and an acquisition instruction-transmitting unit transmitting an acquisition instruction for causing the work vehicle to acquire second capture data captured by the image-capturing device and used for generation of three-dimensional data are included.

Apparatuses, systems and methods monitor vehicular activity. Specifically, the apparatuses, systems, and methods of the present disclosure provide a plurality of sensors and devices for monitoring a vehicle while the vehicle is in use, including but not limited to, impact sensors, cameras, recording devices, and other like devices. Even more specifically, multiple vehicles having the apparatuses, systems, and methods of the present disclosure may be networked together to provide multiple fields of view. The devices create data streams that are processed and/or recorded for reference to the same upon inquiry, such as after a vehicle accident or for any other purpose. The data streams from multiple vehicles are combined to provide additional details undiscoverable when using a single source.

The disclosure includes embodiments for adjusting a blind spot monitor on a vehicle to improve safety of the vehicle. In some embodiments, a method for the vehicle includes detecting a change in a heading of the vehicle. The method includes modifying an operation of the blind spot monitor on the vehicle based on the change in the heading of the vehicle so that performance of the blind spot monitor is enhanced to improve safety of the vehicle in a scenario when the vehicle changes the heading.

A vehicular camera configured to be disposed at a vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle includes a lens holder, an imager printed circuit board, a connector printed circuit board and a rear housing. The circuitry of the imager printed circuit board is electrically connected to the circuitry of the connector printed circuit board via a flexible electrical connector. The imager printed circuit board has an imager disposed at a side thereof and is attached to the lens holder with the imager side facing the lens. The imager printed circuit board and the connector printed circuit board are joined together via a pliable material. The rear housing is mated with the lens holder to encase the imager printed circuit board and the connector printed board.

An autonomous vehicle and method of providing driving information of an autonomous vehicle, the method includes acquiring outside situation data via a sensor in the autonomous vehicle, generating, based on the acquired outside situation data, a local map comprising the autonomous vehicle, one or more external vehicles within a threshold distance from the autonomous vehicle, and a road on which the autonomous vehicle is travelling, and displaying the generated local map on a display of the autonomous vehicle.

A driving assistance device includes a first periphery image provision unit and a second periphery image provision units. Each unit provides an image of a periphery of a vehicle to a vehicle occupant. Each unit includes a photographing unit, a display unit, and a control unit configured to control the display unit. The first control unit monitors a state of the second periphery image provision unit and performs processing that notifies information relating to a deterioration in performance of the second periphery image provision unit to a vehicle occupant. The second control unit monitors a state of the first periphery image provision unit and performs processing that notifies information relating to a deterioration in performance of the first periphery image provision unit to a vehicle occupant.