An autonomous driving control apparatus for a vehicle includes: a processor that demands a user of a vehicle to take a control authority of the vehicle during an autonomous driving control when a current driving condition is in a limit situation during the autonomous driving control, and starts a minimum risk maneuver to disable reactivation of the autonomous driving control when the control authority is not transferred to the user; and a storage to store a set of instructions to be executed by the processor and data for determination and performance by the processor. In particular, the processor automatically flashes an emergency light when the minimum risk maneuver is started, and controls automatic flashing of the emergency light to not be released by the user when the vehicle is not in a stopped state.

An autonomous driving control apparatus for a vehicle includes: a processor that demands a user of a vehicle to take a control authority of the vehicle during an autonomous driving control when a current driving condition is in a limit situation during the autonomous driving control, and starts a minimum risk maneuver to disable reactivation of the autonomous driving control when the control authority is not transferred to the user; and a storage to store a set of instructions to be executed by the processor and data for determination and performance by the processor. In particular, the processor automatically flashes an emergency light when the minimum risk maneuver is started, and controls automatic flashing of the emergency light to not be released by the user when the vehicle is not in a stopped state.

A mobile emergency light device includes a casing (1), a moving closure cover (2), a translucent lens (3), an electronic circuit board (5) for control, and a combined reflector (4), in which the combined reflector (4) has an inverted bell shape and is open at both ends, in which the electronic circuit board is securely connected to the combined reflector (4), and provided with a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LED), suitably angled towards the combined reflector (4), and in which the casing (1) forms inside this a cylindrical cavity (13), whose interior houses an automatic switch, driven by the base of the casing approaching a ferromagnetic material.

Disclosed herein is a portable emergency sign device for a vehicle. The portable emergency sign device includes a box-shaped case body, a main laser oscillator, and a reflector. The box-shaped case body provides an installation space therein. The main laser oscillator is installed within the case body, and radiates laser light adapted to display the location region of a vehicle in trouble. The reflector is installed to be selectively projected out of and accommodated within the case body, and reflects the laser light, radiated by the main laser oscillator, onto a road surface.

Disclosed herein is a portable emergency sign device for a vehicle. The portable emergency sign device includes a box-shaped case body, a main laser oscillator, and a reflector. The box-shaped case body provides an installation space therein. The main laser oscillator is installed within the case body, and radiates laser light adapted to display the location region of a vehicle in trouble. The reflector is installed to be selectively projected out of and accommodated within the case body, and reflects the laser light, radiated by the main laser oscillator, onto a road surface.

A window for a vehicle is provided herein. The window includes an outer panel separated from an inner panel. A light guide is disposed between the outer panel and the inner panel. A first light-blocking layer is disposed between the light guide and the outer panel. A second light-blocking layer is disposed between the light guide and the inner panel. A light source is optically coupled with the light guide and is configured to direct excitation light towards a photoluminescent structure disposed between the first and second light-blocking layers. The photoluminescent structure luminesces in response to receiving the excitation light.

A method to control a vehicle comprising a driver support function and an information receiving device, comprising the steps of; receiving information regarding a severe condition and the position of the severe condition; determining the distance from the vehicle to the position of the severe condition; comparing the determined distance to a first predetermined distance; if the determined distance is smaller than the first predetermined distance, automatically adjust or disengage the driver support function; if the driver support function has been automatically adjusted or disengaged, comparing the determined distance to a second predetermined distance; if the determined distance is smaller than the second predetermined distance, automatically activating at least one warning light of the vehicle.

A method to control a vehicle comprising a driver support function and an information receiving device, comprising the steps of; receiving information regarding a severe condition and the position of the severe condition; determining the distance from the vehicle to the position of the severe condition; comparing the determined distance to a first predetermined distance; if the determined distance is smaller than the first predetermined distance, automatically adjust or disengage the driver support function; if the driver support function has been automatically adjusted or disengaged, comparing the determined distance to a second predetermined distance; if the determined distance is smaller than the second predetermined distance, automatically activating at least one warning light of the vehicle.

The technology relates to autonomous vehicles suffering a breakdown along a roadway. Onboard systems may utilize various proactive operations to alert specific vehicles or other objects on or near the roadway about the breakdown. This can be done alternatively or in addition to turning on the hazard lights or calling for remote assistance. The disabled vehicle is able to detect nearby and approaching objects. The detection may be performed in combination with a determination of the type of object or predicted behavior for that object, enables the vehicle to generate a targeted alert that can be transmitted or otherwise presented to that particular object. This approach provides the other object, such as a vehicle, bicyclist or pedestrian, sufficient time and information about the breakdown to take appropriate corrective action. Different communication options are available and may be selected based on the particular object, environmental conditions and other factors.

Disclosed are a method and/or an apparatus of a foldable-reinstallable wireless warning system for transporting oversize loads. The system includes a transmitter unit, a towing receiver unit, a foldable banner, a battery enclosure, and a set of surface mounted lights. The transmitter unit is configured to transmit an encoded signal. The towing receiver unit is separate from the transmitter unit and is configured to receive and communicate the encoded signal to a radio receiver. The foldable banner has an oversize load warning message printed thereupon. The battery enclosure and the set of surface mounted lights are stitched onto the foldable banner. The radio receiver, a lithium-ion battery and a strobe light controller are housed in the battery enclosure. The set of surface mounted lights includes stop tail turn lights, strobe lights and D.O.T. lights.