Patent classifications
B62D15/029
Smart electronic power steering system and method for a retrofitted electric vehicle
A smart electronic power steering system and method for a retrofitted electric vehicle are provided. In one embodiment, an electronic power steering system comprises a relief valve; a pump in communication with the relief valve; a motor configured to operate the pump; a motor controller configured to control the motor; and a processor. The processor is configured to receive a desired maximum pressure value from a retrofitted electric vehicle and configure the relief valve or motor controller to provide relief at the desired maximum pressure value; and receive a desired flow rate from the retrofitted electric vehicle and configure the motor controller to operate the motor at a speed to achieve the desired flow rate. Other embodiments are provided.
BLIND SPOT WARNING SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
A blind spot warning system is provided for a motor vehicle having a longitudinal axis and a steering shaft. The system includes a steering angle sensor (SAS), which is coupled to the steering shaft and generates a steering signal associated with a wheel angle in response to the steering shaft rotating. The system further includes a computer having one or more processors and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing instructions. The processor is programmed to determine a blind spot region extending from a sideview mirror of the motor vehicle and based on the wheel angle. The processor is further programmed to generate an actuation signal associated with the blind spot region. The system further includes one or more light projectors that project a light onto a roadway adjacent to the motor vehicle to indicate a current size and a current location of the blind spot region.
Vehicle and in-vehicle control method
A vehicle comprising a steering wheel; a steering switch disposed on the steering wheel; an other-vehicle-detector for detecting another vehicle; a tactile sensation presentation unit for presenting a tactile sensation to an operator by vibrating the steering switch; and a controller configured to, according to detection by the other-vehicle-detector, cause the tactile sensation presentation unit to vibrate the steering switch to present a tactile sensation to the operator.
Vehicle driving assist system
To assist a vehicle operator in performing turning maneuvers in an appropriate manner under all conditions, a vehicle driving assist system includes: an external environment acquiring unit configured to acquire information on external environment surrounding a vehicle; a display unit having a screen displaying the information on the external environment; a steering state acquiring unit configured to acquire a steering status of the vehicle; and an image processing unit configured to determine a predicted trajectory of the vehicle according to the steering status of the vehicle, and superimpose the predicted trajectory on the information on the external environment displayed on the screen, wherein in case the predicted trajectory happens to be a full circle, the image processing unit removes a far end part of the trajectory to be displayed so as not to be connected to a start point of the trajectory on the screen.
Control system for maintaining alignment of machine on a trolley assist
A system includes a support, a sensor coupled to the support and arranged to output signals in a direction towards a haul road on which a machine traverses, an indicator coupled to the support, a first line coupled to the support, and a second line coupled to the support. Sensor data is received from the sensor, and based on the sensor data, a position of the machine on the haul road is determined. An alignment of the machine on the haul road is determined, where the alignment is associated with the machine maintaining contact with the first line and the second line. An indication is displayed for laterally aligning the machine on the haul road.
TRAVELING LANE RECOGNITION APPARATUS AND TRAVELING LANE RECOGNITION METHOD
To provide a traveling lane recognition apparatus-which can suppress deterioration of recognition accuracy of the division line of the own lane, even when the own vehicle crosses the division line by lane change, and the correspondence relation between the own lane and the division line changes. A traveling lane recognition apparatus acquires division line information about division lines of one or a plurality of lanes which are recognizable in front of the own vehicle and include the own lane and the adjacent lane; acquires vehicle movement information; converts the division line information into the division line information of current position basis based on vehicle movement information; determines a correspondence relation between the own lane and each division line; stores the division line information by correlating with the correspondence relation; and estimates estimation division line information based on the division line information of current position.
Display device for a vehicle
There is provided a display device for a vehicle, the display device including: a display unit that is visible to an occupant of a vehicle; a memory; and a processor that is connected to the memory, the processor changing a content image displayed on the display unit so as to be displayed in the same direction as a direction in which a travel path of the vehicle curves.
Automated reversing by following user-selected trajectories and estimating vehicle motion
A method includes receiving one or more images from a camera positioned on a back portion of the vehicle and receiving a driver planned path from a user interface. The driver planned path includes a plurality of waypoints. The method also includes transmitting one or more commands to a drive system causing the vehicle to autonomously maneuver along the driver planned path. The method also includes determining a current vehicle position and an estimated subsequent vehicle position. The method also includes determining a path adjustment from the current vehicle position to the estimated subsequent vehicle position. The method also includes transmitting instructions to the drive system causing the vehicle to autonomously maneuver towards the estimated subsequent vehicle position based on the path adjustment.
DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
A driving assistance device includes: a processor configured to acquire moving body information indicating information of a moving body, and corner information indicating information of a corner of a road where the moving body travels, and output assistance information that assists traveling of the moving body by controlling a light emission mode of a display unit located in a steering direction at the corner on a basis of the moving body information and the corner information.
Method for operating a steering system
A method for operating a steering system of a vehicle, wherein an actuator is provided for generating a moment at a steering handle of the vehicle, wherein the following steps are carried out: generating the moment up to a maximum moment if the maximum moment is enabled, and up to a lower limited moment if the maximum moment is limited, identifying a vehicle situation of the vehicle, enabling the maximum moment if the vehicle situation is identified as being a boarding and/or deboarding situation in order to brace the steering handle, and limiting the maximum moment if the vehicle situation is identified as being driving operation of the vehicle.