An assembly includes a lighting fixture, an optical sensor (e.g., a camera), and control circuitry. The optical sensor is configured to optically detect information printed or displayed on an object located a distance away from the sensor. The information represents an operational setting for a component of the assembly. The control circuitry is configured to use the detected information to change the operational setting of the component of the assembly, wherein the component of the assembly is one or more of the optical sensor and the lighting fixture, and wherein the operational setting is one or more of an instruction to turn on or off, an aperture and/or f-stop value of the optical sensor, and a brightness of light to be generated by the lighting fixture. According to one exemplary embodiment, the assembly is a street light and the lighting fixture illuminates a field of view of the optical sensor.

A driving assistance system includes an illumination apparatus and a controller. The illumination apparatus is configured to draw an avoidance pattern PTN on a road surface such that it indicates a lane in which the driver's vehicle is to travel or a direction in which the driver's vehicle is to travel. Upon detecting, by a sensor or communication, an obstacle in front of the driver's vehicle, the controller instructs the illumination apparatus to draw the avoidance pattern PTN.

A driving assistance system includes an illumination apparatus and a controller. The illumination apparatus is configured to draw an avoidance pattern PTN on a road surface such that it indicates a lane in which the driver's vehicle is to travel or a direction in which the driver's vehicle is to travel. Upon detecting, by a sensor or communication, an obstacle in front of the driver's vehicle, the controller instructs the illumination apparatus to draw the avoidance pattern PTN.

A road traffic warning device includes a base, a cover body mounted on the base, and a collapsible warning frame mounted to the cover body. The base includes a controlling module. A folded triangular collapsible warning frame can be unfolded out of the cover body to create the warning device. Two wheels are mounted to two side of the base. The controlling module is configured to control the wheels to move the warning device to an effective warning position.

A warning system for a vehicle includes a mobile warning tripod and a portable electronic device communicating with the tripod. The tripod includes a driving unit, a movement unit, and a warning unit. The electronic device has an application with a user interface. The user interface includes icons to control a movement control unit in the electronic device. The movement control unit sends control signals to the driving unit of the tripod in response to user operations on one or more of the icons. The driving unit moves the tripod to move as required. A vehicle warning method is also disclosed.

A safety device and a safety method are usable with a motorcycle having a horn assembly and a hazard light assembly. The safety device includes a detection module and a hazard control module. The detection module may detect the activation of the horn assembly by an engagement of a horn switch of the horn assembly by a user and provide a trigger to activate the hazard control module. The hazard control module may place hazard lights of the hazard light assembly in an on state for a duration period in response to an activation of the horn assembly. The hazard control module may also automatically place the plurality of hazard lights in an off state at an end of the duration period.

A lighting assembly for a vehicle is provided herein. The lighting assembly includes first and second sets of light sources disposed on a bumper of the vehicle. A photoluminescent structure is disposed on the lighting assembly and configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the first or second sets of light sources. A detection system is configured to detect an object disposed proximately to the vehicle. The first or second set of light sources illuminate upon the detection of the object.

The invention relates to a sensor device for a vehicle for detecting a road user in a vehicle environment, wherein the road user transmits a communication signal, with a first antenna and a second antenna, wherein the first antenna and the second antenna are designed to receive the communication signal with a phase displacement, a processor which is designed to determine a transmission direction of the communication signal on the basis of the phase displacement between the communication signal received at the first antenna and the communication signal received at the second antenna, and a distance sensor which is designed to capture angle-dependent distance measured variables of the vehicle environment, wherein the processor is designed to determine a position of the road user on the basis of the transmission direction of the communication signal and of the angle-dependent distance measured variables of the vehicle environment.

A device and method for safety stoppage of an autonomous road vehicle having a localization system and sensors for monitoring the vehicle surroundings and motion, and a signal processing system for processing sensor signals enabling an autonomous drive mode. A processor continuously predicts where a drivable space exists, calculates and stores a safe trajectory to a stop within the drivable space, determines a current traffic situation, and determines any disturbances in sensor data, vehicle systems or components enabling the autonomous drive mode. If an incapacitating disturbance is determined, a request for a driver to take control is signaled and it is determined if the driver has assumed control. If not, the vehicle is controlled to follow the most recent safe trajectory to a stop in a safe stoppage maneuver during which, or after, one or more risk mitigation actions adapted to the determined current traffic situation are performed.

To date millions of vehicles travel interstate roadways and highways with little safety mechanisms for motorists outside the vehicle on new and used passenger vehicles. The passenger vehicles have little protection and/or protective devices for the motorists outside the vehicle. I am not advocating motorists to get out of their cars however I am advocating safety for all motorists to understand and give all travelers the best safety environment for all. Noticing an increase in fatalities on roadside emergencies due to distractions, low light, dusk and dawn setting makes this product an asset for safety. Utilizing the road effects mirror cover invention to help communicate your space and create awareness for others to see you is the best way to increase safety in day and night conditions. The intention of the invention is to symbolize awareness no different than a marker on a bridge way or roadway, or managing your vehicle between the lines. In both active and non-active roadside events when motorists are aware of a vehicle or person stranded it gives everyone the best safety practice possible. The road effects mirror cover will highlight lives in the best possible way so all parties can complete their travel to their destination on short and long distance travel. In summary, the road effects mirror cover and features can make safety a lifestyle for travel and save lives.