Vehicle Control, Guidance, Operation, Or Indication

Vehicle Control, Guidance, Operation, Or Indication patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.

12/14/06 - 20060282198 - Intelligent chassis mechanism capable of detecting strain
An intelligent chassis mechanism incorporated into a vehicle includes a plurality of stress-strain sensors installed in the chassis of the vehicle at different locations for detecting the direction and amount of any strain occurred thereon to enable the chassis mechanism to be a large strain-detecting unit. The intelligent chassis mechanism ...

12/14/06 - 20060282197 - Method for optimizing vehicles and engines used for driving such vehicles
The invention relates to methods for optimizing vehicles and engines that are used for driving such vehicles, comprising the following steps: measurements are taken during real operation of the vehicle (10) on the road or on a roller-type test stand or the engine (21) on an engine test stand (19); ...

12/07/06 - 20060276941 - Electronic four-wheel drive control
A vehicle includes an internal combustion engine that drives a first set of wheels, a generator, wherein the generator is powered by the internal combustion engine, a inverter connected to an output of the generator, an AC motor connected to an output of the inverter, and a controller, wherein the ...

12/07/06 - 20060276940 - Vehicle information system with remote communicators in a network environment
An information system for a vehicle includes a computer for handling informational data. This information data includes vehicle data corresponding to operation of the vehicle and external data such as internet web pages and email. A primary display is connected to the computer and in a position to be viewed ...

12/07/06 - 20060276939 - Real-time determination of grade and superelevation angles of roads
A novel method, apparatus, and system are disclosed for estimating a grade angle and superelevation angle of a road upon which a vehicle is traveling. In one embodiment, the present teachings comprise a method for measuring a quantity of specified vehicle associated parameters, including a grade angle composite acceleration parameter, ...

11/30/06 - 20060271246 - Systems and methods for remote vehicle management
A system is provided that is adapted to be operably connected to a vehicle for use in management of the vehicle. The system includes: a computer; a wireless communication module operably connected to the computer; an audio interface operably connected to the computer; a GPS receiver module operably connected to ...

11/30/06 - 20060271245 - Survivability/attack planning system
A system for suggesting a course of action for a vehicle engaged in a situation includes a portion for identifying condition data that corresponds to conditions sensed from the situation. The system also includes a portion for selecting parameters associated with the condition data. The system further includes a portion ...

11/23/06 - 20060265108 - Vehicle dynamics regulation system adapted to the rolling behaviour of a vehicle
An arrangement relating to a device and a method for stabilizing a vehicle in a situation critical to rollover, where various controller input variables are measured by a sensor system, and a rollover-stabilization algorithm intervenes in the vehicle operation with the aid of an actuator, in order to stabilize the ...

11/16/06 - 20060259210 - In-vehicle input unit
An in-vehicle input unit is provided which includes: a head-up display which projects a hierarchical menu for operating a plurality of pieces of in-vehicle equipment onto a windshield in front of a driver's seat, and displays the hierarchical menu as a virtual image ahead of the windshield; and a plurality ...

11/16/06 - 20060259209 - Method of diagnosing main relay by use of electronic control unit and electronic control unit
The electronic control unit includes a control section monitoring a manipulation of an ignition switch of a vehicle, and a timer section for automatically starting up the control section. The electronic control unit is provided with a fault diagnosis function of monitoring, by use of the control section being supplied ...

11/16/06 - 20060259208 - Vehicle control system
A vehicle control system for a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle control system includes a communication network and a plurality of control units in communication with each other via the communication network. At least one of the control units includes a nonvolatile memory device with a write environment determination program ...

11/16/06 - 20060259207 - Electronic control system for automobile
In an ECU, a flash ROM has a main storage area for storing a current version of an application program and a sub-storage area for storing update version program that includes updated points from the current version program. A rewriting tool executes program rewrite processing including: store processing of storing ...

11/16/06 - 20060259206 - Vehicle operator monitoring system and method
A vehicle operator monitoring method is disclosed. The method includes the steps of capturing a series of ocular profiles of a vehicle operator, conducting an analysis of the series of ocular profiles of the vehicle operator, and applying the analysis to a vehicle system to maintain or adjust a state ...

11/16/06 - 20060259205 - Controlling systems through user tapping
User interface systems and methods are described below that allow vehicle operators to control systems, devices, and/or functions of a vehicle by tapping on surfaces of vehicle components. The “tap-controlled vehicle interfaces (“TCVI”)” use sensors like accelerometers to sense arid recognize parameters of operator tapping. The parameters may include the ...

11/16/06 - 20060259204 - Vehicle network with time slotted access and method
A vehicle network and method for communicating information within a vehicle. The network includes a plurality of network elements joined by communication links. A data frame is provided for communicating information between a first device and a second device attached to the network. A network element in the network is ...

11/09/06 - 20060253226 - System and method of detecting and navigating to empty parking spaces
The parking detection system method described herein could guide people around urban environments detect guide and navigate them to empty parking spaces, add-on to the car-based navigation systems that are popular today and or to the portable phone. We have focused on the task of detecting and navigating even in ...

10/26/06 - 20060241818 - In-vehicle display device
In an in-vehicle display device which carried on an automotive vehicle and displays an operation guide of a steering switch, a contact detection unit detects contact of an object with the steering switch. A grasping state detection unit detects whether a vehicle operator is grasping a steering wheel in a ...

10/26/06 - 20060241817 - Method and system for modifying a wake up mode of a telematics unit
A method of enabling vehicle communications includes receiving a mode change trigger at a telematics unit; receiving a signal at the telematics unit responsive to a trigger event; modifying a wake up mode of the telematics unit based on the signal; and energizing the telematics unit based on the modified ...

10/19/06 - 20060235579 - Method and system for remotely inventorying electronic modules installed in a vehicle
The invention provides a method and system for remotely inventorying electronic modules installed in a vehicle. A vehicle telematics unit sends an identification request to at least one electronic module. The telematics unit receives at least one electronic module identifier in response to the request. The identifier includes the serial ...

10/19/06 - 20060235578 - Actuator controller and a method for controlling such an actuator controller
An actuator controller includes an actuator body to be driven in a predetermined driven range, an actuator driving unit; and a controller body for controlling the driven position of the actuator body. The controller body includes an instructing signal outputting zone configured to outputting a position instructing signal for instructing ...

10/19/06 - 20060235577 - Memory module that is capable of controlling input/output in accordance with type of memory chip
A memory module of the present invention is provided with a memory core chip that is placed between an interface chip and an interposer chip and has a relay wire for electrically connecting these chips, an interposer chip that transmits type-information, that is information showing the type of the memory ...

10/19/06 - 20060235576 - Driving controller for a vehicle
A type of driving controller for a vehicle that makes use of a combination of a generator and an AC motor to perform stable motor torque control. Target output electric power that should be output from the generator is computed on the basis of the motor's necessary electric power, and ...

10/19/06 - 20060235575 - Attitude sensing system for an automotive vehicle relative to the road
A system (18) for controlling a system (44) of an automotive vehicle (10) includes a roll sensor (34). The controller (26) determines a lateral velocity of the vehicle in response to the roll rate. The controller (26) controls a vehicle system in response to the lateral velocity. ...

10/12/06 - 20060229771 - Determining the moment of activation of an automatic hold function
A method for determining the moment of activation of an automatic hold function in vehicles. The optimum moment of activation may be determined precisely if the present vehicle speed is measured by wheel speed sensors, a future vehicle speed is calculated and the hold function is activated when the calculated ...

10/12/06 - 20060229770 - Moveable controls for vehicular applications
A vehicle control system (14) for a frontal ingress and egress vehicle (10) includes one or more vehicle hand control modules (12). Each hand control module (12) includes a housing (20) that is multi-dimensionally position adjustable and has a stowed position and a deployed position. The housing (20) is clear ...

10/12/06 - 20060229769 - Control system and method
A method is provided for a control system. The method may include obtaining data records associated one or more input variables and one or more output parameters, and selecting one or more input parameters from the one or more input variables. The method may also include generating a computational model ...

10/05/06 - 20060224279 - Economy running system, economy running controller and navigation apparatus
An economy running system having: a function of stopping an internal combustion engine of a vehicle when the vehicle stops and all of stop conditions are satisfied; and a function of restarting the internal combustion engine of the vehicle. The economy running system includes: a control unit that judges whether ...

10/05/06 - 20060224278 - Power line communication system
A power line communication system includes a master ECU for supplying electric power, a plurality of slave ECUS and a plurality of power-supply lines connecting the slave ECUS to the master ECU respectively. The power-supply lines including at least one first power-supply line on which a control signal is superimposed ...

10/05/06 - 20060224277 - Method and device for identifying the initiation of the starting process carried out by a driver of a vehicle
The invention relates to a method and a device for detecting the initiation of the driving off process by a driver of a vehicle. In this context, at least one variable (M, N) is determined and the initiation of the driving off process is then inferred from said variable (M, ...

09/28/06 - 20060217849 - Technique for effective communications with, and provision of global positioning system (gps) based advertising information to, automobiles
In an automobile, communications to and from the automobile are in the form of messages. Such messages are referred to as “electronic car-mail” or “C-mail” messages as each message has a destination or origination address which includes an identifier, e.g., a vehicle identification number (VIN), identifying the automobile. The messages ...

09/28/06 - 20060217848 - Method and system for geographic boundary time triggering of communication with a mobile vehicle
A method for establishing communication with a mobile vehicle includes determining whether the mobile vehicle is within a predetermined geographic region and initiating a time trigger based on the determination. The method further includes initiating communication between the mobile vehicle and a central node via a wireless connection based on ...

09/21/06 - 20060212179 - Stand-alone car receiver
A receiver system comprising a receiver module, a server subsystem to handle received data, a local storage device to retain said received data and a connectivity box for connecting external links. ...

09/21/06 - 20060212178 - Vehicle control software and vehicle control apparatus
A vehicle control software includes control data serving as information for controlling a vehicle; a public side software component serving as a software component for laying open the control data; a plurality of reference side software components each serving as a software component for referring to the control data; and ...

09/21/06 - 20060212177 - Information service system
An information service system includes a contents service provider for providing contents data of a content together with an application software for providing an informational service intended by the content, a service center for collecting the contents data and the application software provided by the contents service provider, and terminals ...

09/14/06 - 20060206243 - Object detection system for vehicle
An imaging system for a vehicle includes an imaging sensor and a control. The imaging sensor is operable to capture an image of a scene occurring exteriorly of the vehicle. The control receives the captured image, which comprises an image data set representative of the exterior scene. The control may ...

09/14/06 - 20060206242 - System and method for providing user interface functionality based on location
A system for providing user interface functionality based on a location of a vehicle including a first vehicle electronic system and a second vehicle electronic system includes a user interface having at least one configurable input device, the user interface coupled to the first vehicle electronic system and the second ...

09/14/06 - 20060206241 - Control unit for vehicle and control system
A vehicle control unit includes interface software memory means storing an interface software program for connecting an application software program with an OS (operating system) in an internal ROM, a CPU (central processing unit) for performing computation for the application software program and the interface software program, a RAM (erasable ...

09/07/06 - 20060200277 - Driving evaluation system and server
Travel information of a target vehicle is stored in time sequence and, on the basis of the travel information and pre-stored travel information of a professional driver's vehicle, a travel position of the target vehicle and a travel position of the professional driver's vehicle are displayed in animation. In such ...

09/07/06 - 20060200276 - Vehicle-mounted electronic control apparatus
A vehicle-mounted electronic control apparatus can perform a variety of abnormality detections while reducing the control load of a microprocessor in the abnormality detection of a volatile backup memory that is backed up by an on-board battery. The apparatus includes a control CPU which is fed with power from a ...

08/31/06 - 20060195232 - Centralized control and management system for automobiles
In a control and management system for automobiles, a central processor in the system connects traditionally unrelated vehicle subsystems together to realize synergistic functions such as smart driving, automatic parking, etc. A master interface having a display is employed in the system to help a user control and manage the ...

08/31/06 - 20060195231 - Electronic control system for a vehicle and method for determining at least one driver-independent intervention in a vehicle system
In a method for determining at least one, preferably however several driver-independent interventions in a vehicle system, a risk calculator is used, whose input is supplied with predetermined vehicle data, ambience data, current vehicle and driver data, occupant data or data of persons outside the vehicle, or similar data. The ...

08/24/06 - 20060190144 - On-vehicle device control system
A navigation apparatus is connected through a LAN to a master ECU which outputs a vehicle ID signal including type information showing a type of a vehicle, and obtains the type information from the master ECU. The navigation apparatus stores a map describing specifications such as functions assigned to the ...

08/24/06 - 20060190143 - System to measure wheel liftoff
The present invention is directed to a system for determining lift-off or wheel departure of one or more wheels associated with a vehicle from a road. The system includes a sensor that measures the wheel speed of at least one wheel, and a controller that calculates the resonance frequency of ...

08/24/06 - 20060190142 - Redundant position sensing system for a vehicle
A redundant position sensing system includes a device having a position between minimum and maximum positions. First and second sensor modules include first and second sensor resistances. A value of one of the first or second sensor resistances increases and a value of the other of the first or second ...

08/10/06 - 20060178789 - Driving intention estimation system, vehicle operation assistance system, and vehicle equipped therewith
A system for estimating a driving intention of a vehicle driver comprises a vehicle surroundings detection device for detecting the vehicle surroundings, an operational input detection device for detecting operational input by the real driver, a first imaginary driver operational input calculation device for calculating the required operational input by ...

08/10/06 - 20060178788 - Information-sharing system, information-sharing server, information-sharing method, and information-sharing program
A technique to provide an information-sharing system and the like is disclosed. According to this technique, there are provided an on-board information terminal to transmit one or more types of information among a vehicle information relating to user's own vehicle and on-board program information to acquire shared information, an area ...

08/10/06 - 20060178787 - Rear obstacle avoidance system for vehicle
A rear obstacle detection system for use on a vehicle comprises a detector coupled to the vehicle for monitoring a region substantially to the rear of the vehicle when the vehicle is operating in reverse, at least one adjustable mirror assembly coupled to the vehicle, and a processor coupled to ...

08/03/06 - 20060173586 - Control system for auxiliary power unit
A control system for a vehicle that includes a cabin and a primary engine. The control system includes an auxiliary power unit and a microprocessor in communication with the primary engine, the cabin, and the auxiliary power unit. The control system selectively activates the auxiliary power unit to control an ...

08/03/06 - 20060173585 - Control apparatus for automobile
In a control apparatus for an automobile with a microcomputer, the control software stores the type of the terminal pin allocated to each control function in the fixed storage section, in a non-fixed state by using a terminal pin variable, in order to alter an allocation arrangement of the terminal ...

08/03/06 - 20060173584 - Method and apparatus for detecting and correcting trailer induced yaw movements in a towing vehicle
An apparatus and method for determining the presence of excessive yaw rate in a vehicle by calculating an instability index that is a function of the vehicle yaw rate and generating an excessive yaw rate signal when the instability index exceeds a yaw rate threshold. ...

08/03/06 - 20060173583 - Video player versatile mounting, particularly for vehicles
A vehicle 2 has (1) a substantially rectilinear passenger compartment with front, rear, side, top and bottom surfaces plus seats, and (2) an audiovisual system 1 with at least one aperture for receiving media and a screen for showing video, The audiovisual system 1—preferably a Digital Versatile Disk (DVD) player—has ...

07/27/06 - 20060167595 - Apparatus and method for determining presence of objects in a vehicle
Vehicle including a first substructure and a second substructure arranged such that an interior space is defined by or between the first and second substructures, and an arrangement for determining whether an object is present in the interior space. The arrangement includes at least one ultrasonic transducer arranged on the ...

07/27/06 - 20060167594 - Vehicle reverse warning and distance measurement system
A reverse mode detection system provides an extremely inexpensive system which can be installed in seconds and which can be used by drivers to gauge the distance from the rear of the vehicle to an object, possible an array of objects, and to provide an optional combination of a soft ...

07/27/06 - 20060167593 - Wireless vehicle performance information communication system
Information related to operation of a vehicle is monitored by a vehicle performance information monitoring system. The information is gathered from an information bus of the vehicle and wirelessly transmitted to a user device upon occurrence of a transmission triggering event. The user device stores the information in a memory, ...

07/27/06 - 20060167592 - Execution support system and execution support method
An execution support system 1 including a car navigation system terminal 100 that communicates with TVs (291 and 292) or air conditioners (293 and 294) via an Internet (900), where the car navigation system terminal (100) includes: a prediction function unit (110) that predicts a destination to which it is ...

07/20/06 - 20060161315 - Vehicle position and performance tracking system using wireless communication
A real time vehicle communications system comprises an interface unit configured to communicate with an onboard vehicle performance system and an onboard vehicle positioning system; a processor unit connected to the interface unit; a memory unit connected to the processor unit; a communications unit connected to the processor unit, the ...

07/20/06 - 20060161314 - Software defined radio unit and vehicular information system
An automatic upgrading method in which, when software is downloaded and upgraded to change a specification of a software defined radio system on a vehicular system, convenience to a user who receives services using wireless communication is not reduced and error operations of the vehicular system is inhibited, is provided. ...

07/20/06 - 20060161313 - User interface for display of task specific information
A graphical user interface is configured to display information related to diagnosis and/or repair of various objects, such as automobiles. The GUI displays relevant reference information, of any type, next to procedure steps of a selected diagnostic or repair procedure. Advantageously, reference information from multiple sources may be automatically selected ...

07/20/06 - 20060161312 - Arrangement and interface module for connecting different radio telephones to operator components in a motor vehicle
The invention relates to an arrangement for remote controlling a mobile radio telephone (1) in a motor vehicle with a standard hands-free device (2), which is installed as an independent item of equipment in the vehicle, contains a microphone and a loudspeaker and which is connected to the radio telephone ...

07/13/06 - 20060155430 - Rfid vehicle management system and method
This disclosure describes a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) vehicle management system and method. For example, an RFID tag may be coupled with a particular vehicle and operable to store identifying information associated with the vehicle and to automatically communicate the identifying information to an RFID tag reader via a wireless ...

07/13/06 - 20060155429 - Vehicle entertainment and accessory control system
A vehicle entertainment and accessory control system (10) is disclosed. The control system (10) provides a plurality of touchscreens (12,14,16) that present user interfaces (38,62) concurrently with video windows (40,64). The user interfaces (38,62) enable users to control various entertainment components, such as a video display (22) and a speaker ...

07/13/06 - 20060155428 - Method for identifying mobile
There is provided a method of identifying a plurality of moving bodies that are present nearby, wherein each moving bodies includes means for transmitting, as advance information, a movement state including an operation instruction received by the moving body, together with identification information of the moving body and means for ...

07/13/06 - 20060155427 - Road traffic control method and traffic facilities
The invention relates to a road traffic control method and corresponding traffic facilities. The method includes: setting roads mounted or vehicles mounted devices for controlling queens passing; setting associated traffic facilities which assist controlling queens; guiding, including and controlling to vehicle flows in various directions by the above devices and ...

07/13/06 - 20060155426 - Method for monitoring at least one sensor
A method for monitoring at least one sensor is provided. In this context, error words are transmitted from the sensor to the control unit and additional different information characterizing error images is used to enable an adapted response to these parameters by the processor. Extraordinary operating states are indicated in ...

07/13/06 - 20060155425 - Maintenance system for an equipment set
The invention relates to the maintenance of a rapidly installable and rapidly removable set of equipment (1-6, 11) which can be replaced by standard exchanges, furnished with individual electronic circuits for monitoring proper operation (1a-6a, 20a-23a, 30a-32a, 11a) assuming, at their level, a BITE function (Build [sic] In Test Equipment) ...

07/06/06 - 20060149430 - Entertainment device storage case adapted for interconnection to a vehicle seat
A storage case that is adapted to secure an entertainment device, such as a portable DVD player is provided. The storage case may be equipped with a plurality of mechanisms that allow selective interconnection to a seat of a vehicle to facilitate use of the entertainment device and includes an ...

07/06/06 - 20060149429 - Acceleration display device mounted in vehicle
In-vehicle display apparatus includes a unit for detecting an acceleration of a vehicle and outputting an acceleration detection signal, a display control unit for outputting a display control signal to perform a graphic display of the acceleration of the vehicle in a mode according to the change therein, and a ...

07/06/06 - 20060149428 - Emotion-based software robot for automobiles
An emotion-based software robot for automobiles, in which a driver's emotion and behavior caused by such emotion are anticipated when each input such as a driver's states, commands, and behaviors, automobile situations, automobile environmental situations, etc., is recognized based on results learned with respect to a change in emotion of ...

07/06/06 - 20060149427 - Apparatus for monitoring a supply system, in particular a motor-vehicle electrical system, and method for monitoring a supply system for this type
In order to monitor an electrical supply system, in particular of a motor vehicle, which is at least partially mounted on a carbon-fiber supporting structure, a monitoring unit is provided and electrically connected to the carbon-fiber supporting structure at preferably a plurality of measurement points. Voltage values are tapped off ...

07/06/06 - 20060149426 - Detecting an eye of a user and determining location and blinking state of the user
A method and apparatus for detecting a location of an eye of a user using an automated detection process, and automatically determining a position of a head of the user with respect to an object based on the detected location of the eye. A location of an eye of a ...

07/06/06 - 20060149425 - Motion sensor system
A vehicle includes a motion sensor and a control processor. The motion sensor optically detects motion of the vehicle with respect to an underlying surface. The motion sensor includes a variable focus imager. The control processor receives information from the motion sensor and calculates location of the vehicle, speed of ...

07/06/06 - 20060149424 - Method and device for effecting a computer-aided estimation of the mass of a vehicle, particularly of a goods-carrying vehicle
A method is for effecting a computer-aided estimation of the mass of a vehicle, e.g., of a goods-carrying vehicle, based on the equilibrium ratio between the driving force and the sum of the inertial force and drive resistances, in which the mass and a gradient angle of the roadway are ...

06/29/06 - 20060142902 - Method for the informative assistance of a vehicle driver by means of an on-board multimedia system
This invention relates to a method for informative support of a driver of a vehicle by means of a vehicle multimedia system, comprising a vehicle computer and an external computer, whereby the vehicle computer and the external computer exchange data over a bidirectional communication at least occasionally. According to this ...

06/15/06 - 20060129283 - Obtaining contextual vehicle information
A system for permitting remotely located applications to obtain information about vehicle conditions and responsively perform programmatic actions based upon the vehicle conditions. The system can include a vehicle response server and a vehicle response agent. The vehicle response server can manage communications between one or more vehicles and at ...

06/15/06 - 20060129282 - Vehicle control system and associated method for counteracting rogue command
A vehicle control system is for a vehicle including a data communications bus extending throughout the vehicle, and at least one vehicle device connected to the data communications bus. The vehicle control system includes a a true controller at the vehicle for controlling the vehicle device via a true command ...

06/08/06 - 20060122744 - Communication system for communication between in-vehicle terminals and center, and in-vehicle terminal employed in communication system
In a communication system for downloading programs from a center to in-vehicle terminals, a center can check whether downloading has been completed normally or a program is operating normally in an in-vehicle terminal. According to the timing of activating a downloaded program, an in-vehicle terminal checks whether the program is ...

06/08/06 - 20060122743 - Communication system for communication between in-vehicle terminals and center, and in-vehicle terminal employed in communication system
In a communication system for downloading programs from a center to in-vehicle terminals, a center can check whether downloading has been completed normally or a program is operating normally in an in-vehicle terminal. According to the timing of activating a downloaded program, an in-vehicle terminal checks whether the program is ...

06/08/06 - 20060122742 - Onboard apparatus, navigation system, and method for setting display screen
To use the same onboard apparatus and navigation system in many kinds of vehicles. A table in which manufacturers and vehicle types are connected with designs and functions has been previously stored in a navigation system module 21. The navigation system module 21 itself sends the center controller 11 a ...

06/08/06 - 20060122741 - Prioritization method of information transmitters, particularly for executing the coordinated drive train control of a motor vehicle
The prioritization method according to the present invention permits the selection of information providers independently of the selection and functioning manner of the requesting systems, for flexibilization. In a linear prioritization method according to the present invention, a list sorted by rising priority having information providers is sequentially polled, and ...

05/25/06 - 20060111817 - Motor vehicle operating data collection and analysis
A method of evaluating an individual comprising evaluating a database of time marked data recorded at regular intervals of vehicle operation and at least one other data point. An evaluation of at least one individual also comprising evaluating a database of time marked data recorded at regular intervals of vehicle ...

05/18/06 - 20060106505 - Driving assisting system for a vehicle and a vehicle installed with the system
Driving assisting systems and methods that regulate a reaction force applied to an accelerator pedal based on risk potential, estimated driver's intention and necessity for acceleration, in response to an estimated driver's intention being a predetermined type of intention. ...

05/18/06 - 20060106504 - Apparatus and a system for determining compliance with parking rules by vehicle
In order to provide an apparatus and a system for determining compliance with parking rules by a vehicle, the apparatus (1101) comprises means for receiving a signal representing a location selected from a plurality of locations, rule storage means (1102, 1103) for storing parking rules relating to the plurality of ...

05/11/06 - 20060100749 - Motor vehicle control device
The invention relates to a method for protecting at least one motor vehicle component against manipulations in a control device, comprising at least one micro-computer (μC) and at least one memory component (2, 3). The invention is characterized in that the micro-computer (μC) reads and memorizes a specific, original identification ...

05/04/06 - 20060095167 - Driving situation detection system
A driving situation detection system capable of detecting driving situations swiftly with high reliability is obtained. The driving situation detection system includes real curve arithmetic means reference vehicle model and observer means, a differentiator unit, a model curve radius arithmetic means, and an assessment unit. The arithmetic means generates real ...

05/04/06 - 20060095166 - Installation kit for after-market autosound head unit with hvac control emulation
An installation kit for adapting a vehicle for installation of an after-market autosound head units includes a panel having a standard-sized receptacle for receiving the aftermarket stereo. A user interface is provided on the front surface of the panel, by which a user can operate a climate control system of ...

05/04/06 - 20060095165 - Control system for an internal combustion engine and a vehicle having the same
The invention provides a control system for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle. The control system includes a sensor controller and an engine controller. The sensor controller includes a first interface configured to be connected to a sensor coupled to the engine, a first one or more components to ...

04/27/06 - 20060089756 - In-vehicle electronic control unit
A first control circuit portion carries out input/output control in cooperation with a microprocessor, a program memory, and a RAM memory. A second control circuit portion is in cooperation with the communication control circuit portion and the data memory to carry out serial communication with the first control circuit portion. ...

04/27/06 - 20060089755 - Method and system for managing personalized settings in a mobile vehicle
A method of managing personalized settings in a mobile vehicle, particularly during service replacement of a vehicle module, is provided. The personalized settings currently stored in the vehicle module are determined. The settings are first stored at a vehicle settings storage unit and then transferred to a replacement module. Systems ...

04/27/06 - 20060089754 - An installed vehicle personal computing (vpc) system with touch interaction, voice interaction or sensor interaction(s) that provides access to multiple information sources and software applications such as internet connected data applications, dynamic tr
An installable software component ...

04/27/06 - 20060089753 - System and method for detecting presence of a human in a vehicle
A system for detecting the presence of a human in a vehicle is provided. The system includes a vibration sensor that is configured to detect vibrations of the vehicle, and to output signals related to the sensed vibrations. A processor is configured to receive the signals output from the vibration ...

04/20/06 - 20060085099 - Method and system for driving a vehicle trailer tow connector
In a method for driving electronic devices connected to a vehicle trailer tow connector a trailer electronic device control signal is receiving from a vehicle data communication network. In response to the received control signal, a solid state power control device is switched to connect electrical power to a selected ...

04/13/06 - 20060080006 - Method and device for processing measurement signals from a movement sensor on board a motor vehicle
A method of processing measurement signals from a movement sensor on board a motor vehicle, wherein in a preliminary phase, a reference offset value is stored, representative of the value of the signal output by the sensor, with the vehicle stopped, a noise value representative of the white noise of ...

04/13/06 - 20060080005 - Method for displaying a vehicle driving space
A method for displaying a vehicle driving space, the vehicle driving space being depicted in perspective or in three dimensions, and a driving direction to be taken by the vehicle being displayed by way of a variation of the lighting conditions in the depiction. ...

04/13/06 - 20060080004 - Self-leveling laser horizon for navigation guidance
The present invention includes an artificial horizon device including a sensor unit with a movable platform, at least one actuator linked to the platform, and one or more sensors located on the platform for sensing the position orientation of the platform relative to an external mass or the motion of ...

04/06/06 - 20060074530 - Roll stability control using four-wheel drive
A control system (18) and method for controlling an automotive vehicle (10) includes a number of sensors that are used to generate a potential rollover signal. In response to the potential rollover, active differentials (112, 114, 116) may be used alone or in addition to braking to prevent the vehicle ...

03/30/06 - 20060069467 - Method and device for slope and/or pitch recognition of a vehicle
In a method and a device for slope and/or pitch recognition in a vehicle (1, 1′, 1″) at least one speed and a transverse and/or longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle are determined and a slope or pitch situation is assumed, when the speed is smaller than the limit value vGlmax ...

03/23/06 - 20060064208 - System for transmitting signals in a motor vehicle
The invention is a system for transmitting signals in a vehicle, comprising a sensor that generates sensor signals, an information display device that receives the sensor signals and a transmission conduit through which the sensor signals are transmitted. The transmission conduit comprises transmission line that may be dedicated for purposes ...

03/23/06 - 20060064207 - Methods and systems for analyzing system operator coupling susceptibility
Methods for analyzing system operator coupling susceptibility are described herein. In one embodiment, an open loop frequency response can be compared to a related over-steer point. An over-steer point can be the condition where, as operator gain is increased for an open loop system, the corresponding closed loop gain at ...

03/23/06 - 20060064206 - Method and device for evaluating signals or data of an object detection system
A system for detecting objects, in particular for a motor vehicle, is proposed in which, with a radar sensor, the radar signals reflected by the object are processed for ascertaining the distance (d) and/or the relative or approach speed (Cv) of the object. The digital signals from at least one ...

03/16/06 - 20060058926 - Wireless synchronous time system with solar powered transceiver
A primary device for a synchronous event system. In one construction, the primary device includes a solar panel operable to convert light into electricity; a receiver operable to receive a global positioning system time signal; a processor coupled to the receiver and operable to process the global positioning system time ...

03/09/06 - 20060052909 - Electronic programmable speed limiter
An improved electronic programmable speed limiter for drivers of vehicles which can be preprogrammed and controlled from a remote location via a radio link to update the driver performance and adjust the controls on the speed limiter. ...

03/09/06 - 20060052908 - Vehicle stability control system
A vehicle stability control system includes a base required driving force calculation unit, an estimated driving force estimation unit, and a required driving force correction unit. The base required driving force calculation unit calculates a physical quantity to generate the base required driving force at a driving wheel. The estimated ...

03/09/06 - 20060052907 - Vehicular touch switches with adaptive tactile and audible feedback
A manual control system for a vehicle includes a touch sensitive input element actuatable in response to proximity of a user's appendage. A tactile feedback generator produces a perceptible tactile stimulus. An audible feedback generator produces a perceptible audible stimulus. A sound level characterizer generates a sound characterization signal indicative ...

03/02/06 - 20060047375 - Vehicle compartment monitor
The present invention includes devices, systems, and methods for providing a vehicle compartment monitoring system. The embodiments of the invention generally include a display, a camera, and a mechanism for relaying data signals from the camera to the display. ...

03/02/06 - 20060047374 - On-vehicle electronic control unit
A microprocessor of an on-vehicle electronic control unit controls an on-vehicle current consumer group responsive to input signals of on-vehicle sensor groups based on control program, fixed control constant and semi-fixed control constant respectively stored in first block of a no-volatile memory, and variable control constant having been transferred from ...

03/02/06 - 20060047373 - Providing services within a telematics communication system
The present invention provides a method of operating a telematics enabled mobile vehicle communication system. The method includes receiving a vehicle power down signal that includes vehicle identification information and time information of vehicle power down from a telematics device to a service provider. The method further includes initiating a ...

03/02/06 - 20060047372 - Input circuit for bicycle component
A bicycle component is provided with a manual input device, and an input circuit having a signal line, a power line and a comparison section. The input circuit is especially useful in electronic shifting. The manual input device has a first ON position, a second ON position and an OFF ...

03/02/06 - 20060047371 - Method and system for recording a traffic violation committed by a vehicle
The invention relates to a method for recording a traffic violation in which a vehicle is involved, by detecting the violation, making a record of the violation, and searching for and reading from the record a license plate of the vehicle involved in the violation. During making of the record ...

02/23/06 - 20060041338 - System and method for controlling or regulating the operational sequences in a vehicle
A system and a method for controlling or regulating the operational sequences in a vehicle using a number of control units, which are each connected to a communications bus. A central data management unit, on its part, is connected to the communications bus and is designed in such a way ...

02/23/06 - 20060041337 - Web-enabled engine reprogramming
Program instructions and/or data used in vehicle computers can be downloaded into the vehicle from a personal computer, which obtains the information from a web server. Different types of programmed modifications can be readily downloaded into a vehicle simply by downloading the appropriate program. Once the program instructions and/or data ...

02/23/06 - 20060041336 - Multiple algorithm event discrimination method
An event discrimination methodology executes multiple versions of the same or different event discrimination algorithms and logically or arithmetically combines their outputs to distinguish between specified events and non-events. One given algorithm is repeatedly executed with different sets of calibration data, or alternately, a number of different algorithms are executed. ...

02/16/06 - 20060036356 - System and method of vehicle policy control
A system and method are provided for controlling functional application of electronic devices operating in a vehicle. The system includes first and second electronic devices located in a vehicle and operating at least one application. The system also includes an application programming interface for allowing the first electronic device to ...

02/16/06 - 20060036355 - Connector with back-up power via data link connector
A portable back-up power supply system includes a data link socket on a vehicle. A connector is engageable with the data link socket. A power source is electrically connected to the connector. The power source supplies electrical power to an electronic component on the vehicle via the connector and the ...

02/16/06 - 20060036354 - Server electronic apparatus external apparatus and information processing system using them and electronic apparatus setting and status acquistion method
An information processing system includes an electronic apparatus, a server, and an external apparatus. The electronic apparatus acquires operation information for the electronic apparatus from the server, and directs the electronic apparatus to operate according to the operation information. The server receives an external apparatus identifier, electronic apparatus identifier, and ...

02/09/06 - 20060030974 - Vehicle motion control device and method
The objective of the present invention is to provide a vehicle motion control device capable of controlling the driving force distribution to the wheels with superior stability and response while effectively utilizing the tire grip. Specifically, the present invention provides a vehicle motion control device for a vehicle, the vehicle ...

02/09/06 - 20060030973 - Method and device for managing the consumption of energy of proximity sensor of a device for control of access to a motor vehicle cabin
A method of managing the energy consumption of a proximity sensor mounted on a handle of a door of a vehicle. This sensor detects an actuation of the handle and activates a device for control of access to the vehicle. The method includes supplying the proximity sensor so as to ...

02/02/06 - 20060025897 - Sensor assemblies
Sensor assembly capable of obtaining and providing a measurement of a physical quantity, e.g., measurement of temperature and/or pressure of a vehicular tire, includes an antenna capable of receiving a radio frequency signal, a radio frequency identification (RFID) device coupled to the antenna, a sensor coupled to the RFID device ...

02/02/06 - 20060025896 - Coordination of a vehicle dynamics control system with a rear-wheel steering system
A device is described for stabilizing a vehicle in critical driving situations, including a vehicle dynamics control system having a control unit, in which a vehicle dynamics controller is stored, at least one final control element, and a sensor system for measuring different driving condition variables, and including a rear-wheel ...

02/02/06 - 20060025895 - Methods and apparatus for reducing vehicle tire wear
A control system and method for minimizing tire wear on vehicles such as highway trucks and tractors determines a drive wheel torque limit based on an assumed tire/road friction coefficient and at least an estimated vehicle weight. The drive wheel torque limit is used to control engine torque applied to ...

02/02/06 - 20060025894 - Vehicle control system with user-guided calibration
A vehicle control system with user-guided calibration is presented. In one embodiment, a vehicle control system is presented comprising an output device and circuitry operative to provide an output, via the output device, that guides a user through a plurality of calibration steps in a particular order. The circuitry can ...

02/02/06 - 20060025893 - Method for assisting a driver when performing driving maneuvers
The invention relates to a method for assisting the driver of a vehicle (10) when performing a driving maneuver, such as a parking or shunting maneuver. In this case, a reference trajectory (16) is determined, along which the vehicle (10) is to be moved. A steering wheel position to be ...

01/26/06 - 20060020373 - Facility search apparatus and method
A server stores facility information about a plurality of facilities to be searched for, in association with categories representing the facilities, and performs a search to determine whether or not each category contains any facility located within a predetermined area including the search point. A navigation system displays, based on ...

01/26/06 - 20060020372 - System for communicating between a master device and each of slave devices
An ECU outputs request signals with different identifiers to a communication line one after another in a manner that one of there quest signals is firstly outputted, and each of the other request signals is outputted when the ECU detects a response signal transmitted through the communication line. Each of ...

01/19/06 - 20060015219 - Method and device for operating driver information systems
The present invention provides a method for operating information systems for providing information to a driver in a motor vehicle, via which method increased driving safety may be obtained. In accordance with the present invention, the information to be output to the driver is selected as a function of vehicle ...

01/12/06 - 20060009886 - Vehicle control system and automobile using the same
A low-cost vehicle control system and a car using the system controls radiation of an actuator driver and thereby reduces the radiation component cost and allows downsizing of an electronic control unit to improve the versatility. The vehicle control system has an electronic control unit, a plurality of actuators and ...

01/12/06 - 20060009885 - System and method for determining vehicle odometer rollback
A vehicle history information system adapted to determine vehicle odometer rollback. In one embodiment, the system includes a vehicle history report module adapted to retrieve vehicle history records associated with a particular vehicle, at least two vehicle history records having associated date information, odometer reading, and data source information. The ...

01/12/06 - 20060009884 - Hybrid vehicle control system
A vehicle control system is comprised of a controller which is arranged to select an optimal mode adapted to a driving point of a vehicle from an optimal mode map of defining a plurality of running modes of the vehicle, to detect a generation of a mode transition in the ...

01/12/06 - 20060009883 - Vehicle-surroundings monitor apparatus
A vehicle-surroundings monitor apparatus according is provided with a sensor having a transmission/reception means for transmitting an ultrasonic wave to surroundings of a vehicle and receiving a reflected ultrasonic wave from the surroundings, a transmission circuit for generating an ultrasonic wave to be transmitted from the transmission/reception means, and a ...

01/05/06 - 20060004495 - Entertainment system including a vehicle
The entertainment system of the preferred embodiment comprises a first vehicle including a user interface adapted to accept a vehicle input from a first user. The first vehicle further includes an event sensor adapted to sense a first trigger event, and a processor connected to the user interface and to ...

01/05/06 - 20060004494 - System and method for vehicle defogging condition calculation and control
A method and apparatus for controlling a vehicle HVAC system to automatically defog a windshield glass and to prevent fogging or condensation of the windshield glass. The ambient air temperature and vehicle speed are measured and used to determine a windshield glass temperature. The in-cabin air temperature and relative humidity ...

12/29/05 - 20050288829 - Occupant classifying device for vehicle
An occupant classifying device for a vehicle includes a load detection device for detecting a load applied on a vehicle seat, a control device for judging classification of an occupant on the basis of load data inputted from the load detection device, and a communication control portion provided on the ...

12/29/05 - 20050288828 - System and method for monitoring serially-connected devices
A monitoring system comprising a plurality of devices, each including a shift register and a status register. The plurality of shift registers are coupled in a serial chain. The monitoring engine is configured to receive status information from the shift registers and monitor status of the connected devices. The monitoring ...

12/29/05 - 20050288827 - Method and system for providing customer configuration of upload data sets in telematics systems
A method of providing a customer configuration to an upload data set from a telematics unit in a vehicle includes providing a configuration profile for the vehicle, receiving a service request and determining an action responsive to the service request and the configuration profile. ...

12/22/05 - 20050283280 - Vehicle sensing system
A sensing system in a vehicle for stopping a moveable object from contacting a stationary object is presented. A seal is coupled to either the moveable or to the stationary object. The seal has a first end and a second end. A signal generator is coupled to the first end ...

12/22/05 - 20050283279 - Information organization and notification
A method includes, receiving a unit of information, wherein the unit of information pertains to an architectural structure or a vehicle. The unit of information is stored local to a user and the user is notified wirelessly, based on the unit of information. An apparatus includes a storage device configured ...

12/22/05 - 20050283278 - Method for organizing and executing a plurality of services in particular on board a motor vehicle
A method for organizing and executing a plurality of services, in particular on a motor vehicle. According to the method, a) a plurality of cases of use are defined for each of which, within a context, a demand invokes a reaction that implements a particular functionality, and b) the reaction ...

12/15/05 - 20050278083 - Electronic control system built into vehicle
An on-vehicle electronic control system has an input device for performing a plurality of manual input operations, wherein the input operations can be simultaneously and independently input; a processing device for independently processing the input operations and outputting respective processed results corresponding to the input operations; and a display device ...

12/15/05 - 20050278082 - Systems and methods for verification and resolution of vehicular accidents
Embodiments consistent with the invention provide a computer-implemented method for more accurately reporting vehicular accidents. The method comprises electronically receiving a first data from a plurality of sensors embedded within a vehicle, wherein the first data includes information regarding a location of a deformation created as a result of an ...

12/15/05 - 20050278081 - Expandable control unit
An expandable control unit for controlling components in a vehicle, having a microcomputer, a main memory means and input/output interfaces for connecting external sensors and/or actuators. An internal data bus is provided for addressing the data, and an external vehicle data bus is provided for networking with other control units. ...

12/15/05 - 20050278080 - System and method for transferring information to a motor vehicle
A system and method for transferring information to a motor vehicle is disclosed. The system and method can send music files from a computer to an on board unit associated with a motor vehicle. The music files can be sent in a variety of different ways, including wirelessly. In some ...

12/15/05 - 20050278079 - Apparatus and method for displaying graphical information relating to vehicle operation
A method and an apparatus are provided for displaying operational information of an automobile on a signal processing device within an interior cabin of the automobile. The apparatus comprises a first automobile control module configured to generate a first output signal corresponding to the operational information of the automobile and ...

12/15/05 - 20050278078 - Vehicle pursuit caution light
A vehicle pursuit caution light system includes at least one transmitting device and at least one receiving device. The transmitting device includes a power source, control logic, a transmitter, and an antenna. The transmitting device may also include a GPS receiver to determine the transmitting device's location or coordinate values ...

12/15/05 - 20050278077 - Real-time vehicle dynamics estimation system
A real-time vehicle dynamics estimation system that employs a vehicle parameter estimator, a vehicle condition detector and a rich steering input detector for estimating vehicle understeer coefficient and front and rear cornering compliances in real time. The vehicle parameter estimator receives a front wheel steering angle signal, a rear wheel ...

12/08/05 - 20050273216 - Method and apparatus for displaying information for vehicle, and computer product
An apparatus for displaying information on a vehicle includes an information acquiring unit that acquires speed information of the vehicle and status information concerning a status of the vehicle, the status information including at least one of engine revolutions-per-minute information, slope information, acceleration information, angular-velocity information, lateral-gravity information, voltage information, ...

12/08/05 - 20050273215 - Adaptive intention estimation method and system
Intention estimation methods and systems that are adaptive to changes in environment and/or operations are disclosed. An exemplary system includes a detector configured to detect at least one of a state of environment around a vehicle, and an operation performed by the driver of the vehicle. An intention estimation device ...

12/08/05 - 20050273214 - Vehicle control device
A vehicle control device having a tire air pressure detecting unit for detecting tire air pressure of a vehicle having an engine mounted in the vehicle and outputting a tire air pressure signal, a tire air pressure reduction judging unit for judging on the basis of the tire air pressure ...

12/08/05 - 20050273213 - An improved interface for vehicle users
The present invention provides an interface system and methods for conveying stored electronic or digital information about a vehicle. The interface enables a user to access graphic and/or audiovisual presentation about a vehicle, as well as optionally providing means for receiving updated information. The interface may occur within a vehicle, ...

12/08/05 - 20050273212 - Object classification system for a vehicle
A method of classifying objects within a vehicle (12) includes the detection of an object and the generation of an object detection signal in response to that detection. A range signal is generated in response to the object detection signal. An image detection signal is generated having an image representation ...

12/08/05 - 20050273211 - Programmable wireless in-line connector
A system employing a vehicle module, and an intelligent connector in communication with the vehicle module implements a method for controlling the vehicle module. First, the intelligent connector receives a wireless transmission of a command signal. Second, the intelligent connector determines one or more control actions responsive to the command ...

12/08/05 - 20050273210 - Output unit, receiver unit, data transmission for a motor vehicle and corresponding method
The invention relates to the use of a first coding or decoding rule for a normal operation and of a second coding or decoding rule for a particular operation. Said invention provides the opportunity for speedily transmitting data between different satellite devices arranged in a motor vehicle and an evaluation ...

12/08/05 - 20050273209 - Device for making available parameters
The device according to the invention relates to a device for making available parameters which are taken into account during the regulation and/or control of a parameter which describes and/or influences the movement of a vehicle. The parameters which are made available are vehicle movement parameters which describe the movement ...

12/01/05 - 20050267648 - Vehicular kinetic control system
In a state where a driver sees a region near a vehicle, a finally-requested output-shaft torque is set so that a response is hastened in a deceleration and slowed in an acceleration. Thereby, a vehicle takes a forward descending position in which the front end of the vehicle is descending, ...

12/01/05 - 20050267647 - System and method for providing language translation in a vehicle telematics device
The invention provides a method, a computer usable medium including a program, and a system for providing language translation in a vehicle telematics device. The method includes providing data in a first language format to the vehicle telematics device. The data in the first language format is transmitted from the ...

11/17/05 - 20050256616 - System and method for managing content on mobile platforms
A content management system for providing comprehensive content management for one or more vehicle information systems and methods for manufacturing and using same. The content management system includes a content control system for providing content storage and controlling the overall functionality of the content management system. Being configured to communicate ...

11/17/05 - 20050256615 - Wireless operation of a vehicle telematics device
The invention provides a method, a computer usable medium including a program, and a system for operating a vehicle telematics device. The method includes providing a wireless communications gateway between an input device and the vehicle telematics device. Data is physically entered into the input device. The physically entered data ...

11/17/05 - 20050256614 - Method and system for remote reflash
A system and method for remote reflashing of software for electronic control units (ECUs). A method includes identifying vehicle groups for software updating 200, determining vehicles within the vehicle groups, each of the vehicles having a telematics device and a plurality of ECUs 202, preparing a software update package for ...

10/27/05 - 20050240320 - No-load power test method and apparatus
A method and apparatus for calculating power of an engine by determining a Moment of Inertia for the engine, accelerating the engine from a first RPM value to a second RPM value, determining a time difference between accelerating from the first RPM value to the second RPM value, and calculating ...

10/27/05 - 20050240319 - Vehicle control information transmission structure, vehicle control device using the transmission structure, and vehicle control simulator using the transmission structure
A control information conveyance structure comprises: a cognition-system control platform which recognizes the circumstances of the surroundings of a vehicle and generates a control space; an operation-system control platform which recognizes the circumstances related to the movement of the vehicle body and generates a control space; and a determination-system control ...

10/27/05 - 20050240318 - Mobile terminal server
A server provides information to be executed by a mobile terminal to the mobile terminal. The server and the mobile terminal are configured so that an instant message (IM) can be used each other. The mobile terminal notifies the server of information indicating a user status detected by user status ...

10/20/05 - 20050234602 - Service database with component images
A vehicle service database includes a work order data structure listing at least one component to be serviced, installed, replaced, or repaired. The vehicle service database also includes an image data structure for representing a digital image of the at least one component. The service technician uses an imaging device ...

10/20/05 - 20050234601 - Passive entry system
A vehicle passive entry system having a portable unit carried by a driver, the portable unit comprising an operation key for locking or unlocking a filler cap on a fuel tank which is adapted to move between a protruding position where a locking or unlocking operation can be performed on ...

10/13/05 - 20050228548 - Apparatus for setting function of switches of construction vehicle
The present invention relates to an apparatus for setting a function of switches of a construction vehicle, enabling a construction vehicle driver to freely set or arrange the switches as desired, so that the driver feels more convenient to use the switches and thus, the work efficiency can be improved. ...

10/13/05 - 20050228547 - Interactive media system and method for use with golf carts
A Global Positioning System (GPS) is provided for use by golfers in their golf carts, which supplies useful yardage information to the golfer without the need for frequent manual maintenance by the golf course. Furthermore, the inventive system also comprises a highly effective advertising medium for reaching golfers at the ...

10/13/05 - 20050228546 - Vehicle control system and method
A control system and method for use in vehicles, such as automotive vehicles. The control system and method is particularly adapted for use in vehicles having by-wire control systems. The control system uses three system controllers. Each of the controllers is adapted to receive redundant control inputs from at least ...

10/06/05 - 20050222719 - In-vehicle mount type av system and program
In an in-vehicle mount type AV system for implementing proper acoustic effect control, a swing angle of a rear monitor is detected by a right and left angle sensor, and respective acoustic effects of four speakers (for example, the volume levels of reproduced sounds) are adjusted. The angle detected by ...

10/06/05 - 20050222718 - Data access to electronic control units
To provide external access to a specification file stored in at least one memory unit, which is associated with at least one electronic control unit which may be in a vehicle, a computer is connected to a first communication bus in the vehicle. A first module in the computer is ...

10/06/05 - 20050222717 - Adaptation of a vehicle stabilizing system to the surface
A vehicle stabilizing system, for motor vehicles in particular, includes a control unit in which a stabilization control algorithm is stored, a sensor system for detecting present actual values of vehicle state variables, and at least one actuator for implementing a stabilizing intervention when an unstable situation is detected. In ...

10/06/05 - 20050222716 - Method and system for communication between vehicles traveling along a similar path
A method and system of communicating with other vehicles includes determining, by a first vehicle, whether other vehicles are within short range communication range of the first vehicle. A first vehicle, filters the other vehicles within short range communication range based on whether the other vehicles are traveling along a ...

09/29/05 - 20050216137 - System for influencing the speed of a motor vehicle
System for evaluating the driving environment of a motor vehicle and for influencing the speed of the motor vehicle in its own lane, comprising an electronic control unit, which is connected to a signal generator generating a signal which is characteristic of the desired speed of the motor vehicle, a ...

09/29/05 - 20050216136 - Process for the output of information in a vehicle
In the case of a process for the output of information in a vehicle, an information source is used for the output of information which is generated as a function of the driver's behavior. The driver's behavior is determined on the basis of data of one or more driving systems ...

09/29/05 - 20050216135 - On-vehicle electronic control device
An on-vehicle electronic control device improves safety so as to prevent an unnecessary start by means of an arousal timer circuit section. An on-vehicle electronic control device includes a main control circuit section and an arousal timer circuit section. A switching element is held in a closed-circuit operation with an ...

09/29/05 - 20050216134 - Apparatus and method for processing sensor output signals
A method and apparatus are provided for generating a vehicle control signal that controls a function of a vehicle device associated with a sensed event. The apparatus comprises a first sensor that is configured to provide a first sensor output signal having a first magnitude that approximately corresponds to a ...

09/29/05 - 20050216133 - Child lock indicator
The invention is a system that displays the status of a motor vehicle child lock. ...

09/29/05 - 20050216132 - Slew rate revlimiter
A engine control device is disclosed for monitoring and controlling the RPM of an engine. The device restricts the over-revving of an engine due to a lack of resistance by monitoring the RPM and determining whether measured RPM indicate a likely lack of resistance causing over-revving of an engine, such ...

09/22/05 - 20050209743 - Accelerator pedal device
An accelerator pedal device includes: an accelerator pedal; a reaction force application device that applies a reaction force to the accelerator pedal; and a selection device that selects a characteristic between a first characteristic according to a running situation of a subject vehicle and a second characteristic specified regardless of ...

09/22/05 - 20050209742 - Vehicle control apparatus
A vehicle control apparatus includes an attribute information collection unit for collecting attribute information relevant to a plurality of units in a vehicle, an environmental information collection unit for collecting environmental information, a required performance detection unit for detecting a required performance necessary for the vehicle based on the collected ...

09/15/05 - 20050203674 - Multimedia information and control system for automobiles
In a multimedia information and control system for use in an automobile, at least one interface is employed which enables a user to access information concerning the automobile and control vehicle functions in an efficient manner. The user may select one of a plurality of displayed options on a screen ...

09/15/05 - 20050203673 - Wireless communication framework
A system and method for effectuating messaging between a first unit and a target unit by using a communication framework and one or more transport modules is provided. The system may include at least one application program operable to originate to and terminate electronic messages from a target unit. The ...

09/08/05 - 20050197747 - In-vehicle computer system
The present invention discloses and in-vehicle computer system that can support can support multiple types of display peripherals, a multitude of various multimedia peripheral devices, navigational systems, vehicle diagnostic systems, and in vehicle networking, while providing a user with all the functionality of a personal computer and organizer in the ...

09/08/05 - 20050197746 - Method for controlling driving stability of a vehicle
A method for controlling the driving stability of a vehicle comprising the steps of determining whether or not a curved path lies before the vehicle, if a curved driving path found to exist; determining the probable uncorrected “inherent” path (B), determining the specified “set” path (S), a comparison of the ...

09/08/05 - 20050197745 - Vehicle information system with remote communicator
An information system for a vehicle includes a computer for handling informational data. This information includes vehicle data corresponding to as internet web pages and email. A primary display is connected to the computer and in a position to be viewed by a driver of the vehicle. A primary input ...

09/08/05 - 20050197744 - Immobilizer system for vehicles
The invention relates to an improved immobilizer system for automotive vehicles that enables a running vehicle to be effectively immobilized while an authorized driver is absent from the vehicle. The immobilizer may be operated in a number of modes that provide effective protection to a vehicle from theft in a ...

09/01/05 - 20050192716 - Method and system for vehicle component management, method and system for vehicle component management data update, and vehicle component management center
Each of ECUs constituting a system of a vehicle is registered with authentication IDs of other ECUs. The each of ECUs determines whether the other ECUs are regular by comparing the registered IDs with authentication IDs newly obtained from the other ECUs when the system is started. When a certain ...

09/01/05 - 20050192715 - Back warning system for vehicle
The present invention relates to a back warning system for a vehicle. In the present invention, an object that needs an alarm is fully detected and an object that does not need an alarm are accurately detected and recognized using an internal type programmable reference voltage module that is installed ...

09/01/05 - 20050192714 - Travel assistant device
A travel assistant device includes a hard disk drive including at least one database, a digital camera, a microphone, a display screen, and at least one speaker. The hard disk drive is provided with database software by which images and sound input from the digital camera and the microphone are ...

08/25/05 - 20050187674 - Program distribution system, program distribution device, and in-vehicle gateway device
According to a request from a gateway device in a subject vehicle, a program distribution device designates a program that conducts an access to an ECU in the subject vehicle and associated with vehicular information of the subject vehicle on a table where vehicular information and programs are previously associated. ...

08/25/05 - 20050187673 - Method of generating action control data and method of adaptable map control
A method of generating action control data includes an actuator as a control object, a detector for detecting an actual measured data of an action signal in the actuator, and a data map including control data which can perform a preferable condition of control by activating the actuator. The method ...

08/25/05 - 20050187672 - System for controlling the stability of a vehicle using an algorithm comparing average slopes of variation of a parameter
System for controlling the stability of a vehicle, the system comprising means for imparting a longitudinal force on the tire and means for calculating the slip parameter GOpt at each activation of the means for imparting a longitudinal force on the tire in the following manner: determining coefficients A[avg/p] by ...

08/25/05 - 20050187671 - Automobile and control method of automobile
When an automobile moves in a reverse direction opposite to an expected driving direction according to the current setting of a gearshift position SP, the automobile of the invention sets an adjustment torque Ta corresponding to a measured road surface gradient θ as a required torque to converge the vehicle ...

08/25/05 - 20050187670 - Three dimensional road-vehicle modeling system
A three dimensional road-vehicle modeling system includes a personal computer to store data on three dimensional road and virtual vehicle model, a real time simulator to run a simulation based on the data and model, and an actual test parts. A three dimensional course line of a vehicle is set ...

08/25/05 - 20050187669 - Method and apparatus for controlling vibration using accelerometer
A method of controlling vibration of a moving system having driving and driven units includes measuring an acceleration of the driven unit, generating a nominal acceleration by subtracting gravity from the measured acceleration, generating a control driving force according to the nominal acceleration, the driving force having a direction opposite ...

08/25/05 - 20050187668 - System or method for loading software onto a vehicle
The disclosure describes a system or method for distributing software intended for use in vehicles, including but not limited to navigation applications. The distribution system allows individual vehicle owners, as well as third-parties such as automotive dealerships and mechanics, to load software onto vehicle applications in a more efficient manner. ...

08/25/05 - 20050187667 - System and method for identifying tire position on a vehicle
A method of determining the position of a tire on a vehicle using signal pulses is described. The method includes receiving a plurality of signal pulses from a transmitter associated with the tire in the time the tire completes approximately one rotation, providing at least one predetermined signal pattern associated ...

08/18/05 - 20050182527 - Method and apparatus for data interchange between a tractor vehicle and a trailer vehicle
A method and apparatus for data interchange between a tractor vehicle and a trailer vehicle coupled thereto. A first electronic device provided in or on the tractor is connected via a data link to a second electronic device provided in or on the trailer; the first and second devices being ...

08/18/05 - 20050182526 - Optimal selection of input torque with stability of power flow for a hybrid electric vehicle
An preferred input torque for a hybrid powertrain is determined within a solution space of feasible input torques in accordance with a plurality of powertrain system constraints that results in a minimum overall powertrain system loss. Aggregate powertrain system losses are calculated at feasible input torques and a solution for ...

08/11/05 - 20050177284 - In-vehicle communication system, communication method therefor, in-vehicle communication terminal, communication method therefor, program recording medium, and program
Display devices are connected with a content server mounted inside a vehicle by a wireless communication technology as stipulated in IEEE802.11b. The content server and display devices share common keys (encryption key and corresponding decryption key) acted on by key creation information consisting of information about the vehicle. The content ...

08/11/05 - 20050177283 - Vehicular-light-beam-guidance apparatus used in moving vehicle
A vehicular-light-beam-guidance apparatus used in moving vehicle mainly comprising a pair of light-beam apparatus for vehicular guidance, and being fixed nearby the both sides of the vehicle body. Then, a pair of parallel light-beams is spotlighted thereby and projecting over the road ahead and/or the protruding obstacle whereon with a ...

08/04/05 - 20050171650 - Data integrity verification device
This invention is a system and process for determining and verifying the voracity of data gathered for use in recording and tracking vehicle usage. The device operates to verify and detect events that may affect data integrity by sensing a condition indicative of faulty data acquisition or of corruption of ...

08/04/05 - 20050171649 - Road information providing system and road information providing apparatus and road information generating method
An object of the invention is to provide a traffic information provision system which can arbitrarily set a position resolution and a traffic representation resolution and flexibly support a traffic information prediction service. The traffic information provision system of the invention quantizes the state quantity of traffic information changing along ...

07/28/05 - 20050165513 - Multimedia information and control system for automobiles
In a multimedia information and control system for use in an automobile, at least one interface is employed which enables a user to access information concerning the automobile and control vehicle functions in an efficient manner. The user may select one of a plurality of displayed options on a screen ...

07/21/05 - 20050159856 - Method and system for exchanging data between control devices
A method and a system for exchanging data between at least one vehicle-mounted control device and a portable hand-held device, for example in the form of a key in which software for transmission to the at least one vehicle-mounted control device is stored. ...

07/21/05 - 20050159855 - Shape change detection apparatus
A control circuit sends a drive signal to a transmitting section. The transmitting section generates ultrasonic waves based on the drive signal. The ultrasonic waves are transmitted toward a side surface portion Ta of a tire T. A receiving section receives reflection sounds as ultrasonic waves reflected from the side ...

07/21/05 - 20050159854 - Carriage system
An ID tag describing control data on a stopped position for each station 10, movement required for a transfer, and the like is installed in front of the station 10. An overhead vehicle 8 reads the control data and uses it for stoppage and transfer. The overhead vehicle 8 need ...

07/21/05 - 20050159853 - Driving status detection device and related method
In a driving status detection device and method for detecting a characteristic driving status during a drive of a vehicle, a vehicle speed is detected, a differentiated value of second order of the vehicle speed within a given time interval is calculated and a risk occurrence scene, which is a ...

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