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1.

PRODUCING A CIRCUIT BOARD HAVING A PLURALITY OF CONDUCTOR LAYERS FOR DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number EP2023075250
Publication Number 2024/061724
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Bauer, Juergen

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a circuit board (11) having a plurality of conductor layers (22, 26, 30) and at least one substrate layer (20, 24, 28) therebetween, comprising the steps of providing a base substrate (19), applying a first conductor layer (26) having a first conductor layer thickness (d) to the base substrate (19), applying an intermediate substrate layer (28) having an intermediate substrate layer thickness to the first conductor layer (26), applying a second conductor layer (30) having a second conductor layer thickness to the intermediate substrate layer (28), the first conductor layer thickness (d) and the second conductor layer thickness being chosen differently, and removing the intermediate substrate layer (28) and the second conductor layer (30) applied to the intermediate substrate layer in order to expose the first conductor layer (26) in at least one region (32) of the circuit board (11). The invention also relates to a multi-layer circuit board (11) produced accordingly. The invention further relates to a circuit assembly (10) having the above circuit board (11), on which a supply part (12) and a processing part (14) are disposed, wherein the first conductor layer thickness (d) is less than the second conductor layer thickness, electrical components of the supply part (12) of the circuit assembly (10) are disposed on the second conductor layer (30), and electrical components of the processing part (14) of the circuit assembly (10) are disposed on the first conductor layer (26).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 3/46 - Manufacturing multi-layer circuits
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits - Details
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components

2.

ROAD MARKING DETECTION

      
Application Number 18038731
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-22
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rojas Quinones, Mario
  • Huber, Marc
  • Trusov, Viktor

Abstract

According to a method for road marking detection, a sensor datasets depicting a road marking (7) at a first and a second measurement instance are generated by an environmental sensor system (4) and a parameter characterizing a motion of the environmental sensor system (4) is determined. A first and a second observed state vector describing the road marking (17) at the first and the second measurement instance, respectively, are generated based on the sensor datasets. A predicted state vector for the second measurement instance is computed depending on the at least one motion parameter and the first observed state vector and a corrected state vector for the second measurement instance is generated depending on the predicted state vector and the second observed state vector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network

3.

ACTIVE SENSOR SYSTEM AND OBJECT DETECTION

      
Application Number 18254084
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-17
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fernandez, Sergio
  • Guo, Shuyun

Abstract

According to a method for operating a sensor system, radiation is emitted during a first and a second measurement time period in order to generate point clouds, the points of which are described by a spatial position and an energy characteristic. A first sub-quantity of a first point cloud and a second sub-quantity of a second point cloud are identified with an energy characteristic which is greater than or equal to an energy threshold in each case. A third sub-quantity of the first point cloud and a fourth sub-quantity of the second point cloud are identified with positions lying within the spatial surroundings of the first sub-quantity and the second sub-quantity, respectively. The spatial extension of the fourth sub-quantity is compared with that of the third sub-quantity, and the points of the third and/or the fourth sub-quantity are marked as artifacts based on the result of the comparison.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/292 - Extracting wanted echo-signals
  • G01S 13/89 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

4.

METHOD FOR CALCULATING A PREDICTED TIME UNTIL A POSSIBLE COLLISION BETWEEN TWO MOTOR VEHICLES, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023075064
Publication Number 2024/056689
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Granitzka, Julia
  • Bariant, Jean-Francois
  • Groener, Hanne

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for calculating a predicted time (TTC) until a possible collision between a first motor vehicle (1) and an object (2), wherein a travel envelope (6) of the first motor vehicle (1) is ascertained, and the object (2) is represented by four corners (7r, 7l, 8r, 8l). The time (TTC) until the possible collision is ascertained for a point in time in an interval during which at least one part of the object (2) is located in the travel envelope (6), namely on the basis of an absolute first speed (v1) of the first motor vehicle (1) and regardless of a second speed (v2) of the object (2) in a first situation (S1) and on the basis of a relative speed between the first motor vehicle (1) and the object (2) in a second situation (S2). It is determined whether the first situation or the second situation (S2) is occurring on the basis of the respective position of the four corners (7r, 7l, 8r, 8l) relative to the travel envelope (6).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 30/095 - Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision

5.

METHOD FOR REMOTE-CONTROLLED PERFORMANCE OF A DRIVING MANOEUVRE WITH A TRAJECTORY DISPLAY FOR A REMOTE CONTROLLER, AND ELECTRONIC REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023074438
Publication Number 2024/052402
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-06
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Koestner, Jens
  • Delling, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for remote-controlled performance of a driving manoeuvre of a vehicle (26), comprising the following steps: - determining the position of the vehicle (26) in the surroundings (10) by means of an evaluation unit (9); - determining a trajectory (32) for the driving manoeuvre of the vehicle (26) depending on the information regarding the position; - displaying the trajectory (32) on a display unit (5, 6, 7), which is arranged externally to the vehicle (26) in a remote-control centre (1); - remote-controlled performance of the driving manoeuvre of the vehicle (26) by a remote controller (3) in the remote-control centre (1) depending on the trajectory (32) displayed on the display unit (5, 6, 7).

IPC Classes  ?

6.

DETECTION DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE, AND DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING AN ELECTRICAL PLUG OF THE DETECTION SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023074436
Publication Number 2024/052401
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-06
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Trebes, Martin
  • Kreibich, Sandra
  • Haebler, Peter

Abstract

One aspect relates to a detection device (1) for a vehicle, having a housing (2) and having an electrical connection (3) for the connection of an electrical plug (7) of a cable unit (4), such that, in the state in which the electrical connection (3) is connected to the electrical plug (7), the detection device (1) is able to be connected in wired form to a unit external thereto, wherein the housing (2), adjacent to the electrical connection (3), has a coupling structure (5) to which a mating coupling structure (6) of the plug (7) is able to be coupled directly in order to keep the plug (7) in the state coupled to the electrical connection (3) on the housing (2) by way of a bayonet connection, wherein the coupling structure (5) is integrated into the housing (2) and is a bayonet coupling structure. Further aspects relate to a detection system (18) and to a method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/51 - Housings
  • H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
  • B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle

7.

REFLECTION DEVICE, REFLECTION ELEMENT ASSEMBLY, HEAD-UP DISPLAY AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18265553
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-30
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Le Toumelin, Loic

Abstract

A reflection device for a head-up display, a reflection element assembly, a head-up display and a motor vehicle are disclosed. The reflection device is configured for reflecting of radiation emitted by an image generation unit and includes a reflection element having a reflection side and a back side being arranged on the side remote from the reflection side, and a carrier supporting the reflection element. The reflection element is movably coupled to the carrier by at least one bearing such that the reflection element is pivotable relatively to the carrier about at least a first axis. The carrier is being couplable to a housing of a head-up display, or directly to a vehicle body, and wherein the at least one bearing is arranged at the back side of the reflection element such that the first axis is extending completely behind the back side of the reflection element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments

8.

ACTIVE OPTICAL SENSOR SYSTEM WITH A STRUCTURED MIRROR

      
Application Number EP2023071414
Publication Number 2024/046692
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-02
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beuth, Thorsten
  • Yang, Haiyue

Abstract

An active optical sensor system (1) has a light source (10), a detector unit (12) and a mirror (4) which is mounted to rotate about an axis of rotation (6) and is arranged such that light generated by the light source (10) which strikes a mirror surface (7) of the mirror (4) is emitted into surroundings of the active optical sensor system (1). The detector unit (12) is designed and arranged to detect the portions (3b) of the emitted light (3a) reflected in the surroundings. The mirror surface (7) has a surface structure according to which an incline of a surface contour of the mirror surface (7) changes along a direction (z) within a cross-sectional plane (16) that is parallel to the axis of rotation (6).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 7/4865 - Time delay measurement, e.g. time-of-flight measurement, time of arrival measurement or determining the exact position of a peak
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G02B 5/09 - Multifaceted or polygonal mirrors
  • G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems

9.

METHOD FOR DISPLAYING THE SURROUNDINGS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE ON A DISPLAY DEVICE BY MEANS OF AN ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM, AND ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023070655
Publication Number 2024/041830
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-26
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Koestner, Jens
  • Hacker, Kai
  • Hefner, Alexander

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for displaying the surroundings (2) of a motor vehicle (1) on a display device (13, 15) by means of an assistance system (19), said method comprising the steps of: - detecting the surroundings (2) of the motor vehicle (1) by means of at least one detection device (7, 8) of the assistance system (19), which detection device is arranged outside the motor vehicle; - transforming the detected surroundings (2) by means of an electronic computing device (6) of the assistance system (19) in such a way that a perception perspective (20) is generated from an interior (21) of the motor vehicle (1); and - displaying the transformed surroundings (2) on the display device (13, 15). The invention also relates to a computer program product, a computer-readable storage medium and an assistance system (19).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators

10.

VISUAL PERCEPTION USING A VEHICLE ON THE BASIS OF A CAMERA IMAGE AND AN ULTRASONIC MAP

      
Application Number EP2023070793
Publication Number 2024/041833
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-27
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Scholz, Niko Moritz
  • Malviya, Akhilesh Kumar
  • Sistu, Ganesh

Abstract

According to a method for automatic visual perception using a vehicle (1), a camera image (6) depicting a surround of the vehicle (1) is generated, ultrasonic pulses are emitted into the surround, and at least one sensor signal (16) is generated on the basis of reflected components of the emitted ultrasonic pulses. On the basis of the ultrasonic sensor signals (16), a spatial ultrasonic map (7) is generated in a plan view perspective, at least one feature map is generated by the application of at least one encoder module (8, 9, 15) of a trained artificial neural network (12) to input data dependent on the camera image (6) and the ultrasonic map (7), with each of the at least one encoder modules (8, 9, 15) containing at least one convolution layer, and a visual perception task is performed by the neural network (12) on the basis of the at least one feature map.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/527 - Extracting wanted echo signals
  • G01S 7/53 - Means for transforming co-ordinates or for evaluating data, e.g. using computers
  • G01S 7/539 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation; Target signature; Target cross-section
  • G01S 15/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of acoustic waves, e.g. sonar systems
  • G01S 15/10 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves
  • G01S 15/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01S 15/46 - Indirect determination of position data
  • G01S 15/86 - Combinations of sonar systems with lidar systems; Combinations of sonar systems with systems not using wave reflection
  • G01S 15/87 - Combinations of sonar systems
  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

11.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DISPLAY DEVICE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023070095
Publication Number 2024/037815
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-20
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heckmann, Frieder
  • Haenisch, Stephan
  • Heimberger, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a display device (7) in a motor vehicle (1), comprising: determining (S1) additional information (10) describing information concerning a region in surroundings of the motor vehicle (1); by evaluating the additional information (10), generating (S2) a first surroundings representation (12) of the surroundings of the motor vehicle (1), in which the region for which the additional information (10) was determined is depicted; determining (S3) distance information (15) describing a distance between an object and the motor vehicle (1); by evaluating the distance information (15), generating (S4) a second surroundings representation (16) of the surroundings of the motor vehicle (1), in which a partial region (17) of the surroundings which at least partly overlaps the object is depicted, a visual configuration of the partial region (17) in the second surroundings representation (16) being predefined depending on the distance; generating (S5) a combination representation (18) by superimposing the surroundings representations (12, 16) generated; and displaying (S6) the combination representation (18) by means of the display device (7), wherein the distance information (15) has a plurality of distance measurement values and the plurality of distance measurement values form a point cloud (19) in the partial region (17) in the second surroundings representation (16).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/51 - Display arrangements
  • G01S 7/62 - Cathode-ray tube displays
  • G01S 15/89 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems

12.

METHOD FOR MONITORING A SECTION OF ROAD AND ELECTRONIC SECTION MONITORING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023069857
Publication Number 2024/033026
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-18
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Puhlfürst, Georg

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for monitoring a section (2) of road (1), which has a first lane (3) that is provided for being driven on in a first direction (p1), and which has a second lane (4) that is provided for being driven on in a second direction (P2) opposite the first direction (p1), wherein, on at least a partial section (6), the section (2) cannot be completely seen over its entire length when viewed from one lane (3, 4), said method having the following steps: - capturing the section (2) using at least one electronic capture device (8); - evaluating the captured information to determine the constellation of vehicles (16, 17, 18) on the lanes (3, 4); - depending on at least one constellation of the existence of vehicles (16, 17, 18) on the lanes (3, 4), generating at least one piece of overtaking information for at least one potential overtaking manoeuvre for vehicles (16, 17, 18) driving on one of the lanes (3, 4); - optically displaying the at least one piece of overtaking information (12a, 13a, 14a, 15a) on at least one first electronic traffic sign (13, 14, 15, 16) that is positioned in the surroundings of the section (2), wherein the overtaking information optically characterises the possibility or non-possibility of an overtaking manoeuvre.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled

13.

ULTRASONIC SENSOR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18265824
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-29
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haag, Fabian
  • Wehling, Hans Wilhelm

Abstract

The invention relates to an ultrasonic sensor (1) having an improved structural dynamic for a motor vehicle (20). The ultrasonic sensor (1) comprises: a plastic housing (2), a membrane assembly (3) arranged in a housing opening (4) of the plastic housing (2), the membrane assembly having an ultrasonic membrane (8), and a decoupling element (6) which is arranged between an inner surface (5) of the plastic housing (2) and the membrane assembly (3). A plurality of ribs (7, 71, 72) are formed at the inner surface (5) of the plastic housing (2), on which the decoupling element (6) rests against, and the ribs (7, 71, 72) are designed in such a way that the decoupling element (6) does not rest against the entire inner surface (5) of the plastic housing (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 7/521 - Constructional features
  • G10K 11/00 - Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound in general; Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general

14.

SAFETY DEVICE FOR AT LEAST ONE LIGHT SOURCE, EMITTING DEVICE FOR LIGHT, DETECTION APPARATUS, VEHICLE HAVING AT LEAST ONE DETECTION APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AT LEAST ONE LIGHT SOURCE

      
Application Number 18278116
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-14
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Appl, Johannes
  • Nies, Juergen
  • Schuler, Thomas
  • Parl, Christoph

Abstract

A safety device for at least one light source for preventing exceeding specified light energy limits in the emission of light using the at least one light source is disclosed. The device includes at least one electrical component for influencing an electrical energy supply of at least one light source, and at least one electrical capacitive component, which is connected to a light source current path of the at least one light source. The device also has at least one state of charge comparison means, which is connected to at least one capacitive component, using which a state of charge variable characterizing a state of charge of the capacitive component is compared to a specified limiting state of charge variable and at least one alarm status for influencing the electrical energy supply of the at least one light source is set depending on the result of the comparison.

IPC Classes  ?

15.

METHOD FOR ORGANIZING AN INSPECTION PROCESS FOR AN AUTONOMOUSLY DRIVING MOTOR VEHICLE, AND ELECTRONIC MONITORING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023070020
Publication Number 2024/033033
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-19
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Kudlek, David

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for organizing an inspection process for an autonomously driving motor vehicle (1), having the following steps: - checking the functional state of at least one detection device (2) of the motor vehicle (1) at least during a drive of the motor vehicle (1); - detecting an at least impaired functional state of the detection device (2); - autonomously driving the motor vehicle (1) from a current position to a position at which at least one inspection device (11, 12, 13, 15, 19) is present and/or moving at least one inspection drone (17) to the current position of the motor vehicle (1); and - carrying out an inspection process using the at least one inspection device (11, 12, 13, 15, 19) and/or the inspection drone (17).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot

16.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING PRESENCE OF LIFE IN A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023069911
Publication Number 2024/028102
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-18
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sit, Leen
  • Joshi, Deepak
  • Afrasiabi Vayghan, Hamid

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of detecting presence of life in a vehicle. The method comprises operating at least one radar sensor device (4) mounted in the vehicle to monitor a passenger compartment (1) of the vehicle, the operating comprising transmitting a radar signal towards the passenger compartment of the vehicle and receiving a portion of the transmitted radar signal reflected by a current scenario under a current event in the passenger compartment (1). The received radar signal is pre-processed to obtain at least one parameter characterizing the current scenario under the current event. Then, a weight assigned to the at least one parameter is obtained, wherein the weight is based on a statistical profile for the at least parameter indicating a probability of presence of life in the current scenario under the current event. Based on the obtained weight presence of life in the current scenario is determined.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/41 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation; Target signature; Target cross-section
  • G01S 13/58 - Velocity or trajectory determination systems; Sense-of-movement determination systems
  • G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications

17.

HOUSING FOR ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCERS, SAID HOUSING HAVING DIFFERENTLY INCLINED BOTTOM SURFACES

      
Application Number EP2023069762
Publication Number 2024/028086
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-17
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haag, Fabian
  • Wehling, Hans-Wilhelm
  • Weyland, Joerg

Abstract

The invention relates to a housing (110, 200, 210, 220, 230) for an ultrasonic transducer (106) for detecting an object in the environment (102) of a vehicle (100), said housing comprising: a peripheral side wall (114) which defines a main axis (118) of the housing (110); and a bottom wall (112) which has a central receiving portion (130) for supporting a transducer element and at least one modulator region (132); wherein the modulator region (132) extends in a longitudinal sectional plane (126), which includes the main axis (118), radially from the receiving portion (130) to a transition (140) of the bottom wall (112) into the side wall (114); wherein a thickness (C) of the bottom wall (112) decreases radially outwardly over the entire modulator region (132); and wherein an inner side (120) of the bottom wall (112) in the modulator region (132) has at least two different angles of inclination (E, D).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/521 - Constructional features
  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G10K 9/22 - Mountings; Casings

18.

HEADS-UP DISPLAY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND IMAGE GENERATING DEVICE FOR A HEADS-UP DISPLAY

      
Application Number EP2023069098
Publication Number 2024/022797
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-11
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Finger, Eckhard
  • Grandclerc, Francois

Abstract

The invention relates to a heads-up display (2) for a motor vehicle (1), to an image generating unit (6) for the heads-up display (2), and to a motor vehicle (1) comprising the heads-up display (2). The heads-up display (2) has an image generating device (6) with a matrix (7) of micro light-emitting diodes (13), wherein an optical element (8) is arranged on the matrix (7) such that light can be emitted in the direction of the optical element (8) by means of each micro light-emitting diode (13). The optical element (8) is designed as a liquid crystal element, a liquid crystal display, or an electrochromic element and is designed to set an illumination intensity of the image generating device (6).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 19/00 - Condensers
  • G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
  • G09G 3/32 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels semiconductive, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments

19.

ULTRASONIC SENSOR SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE ULTRASONIC SENSOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18256137
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-01
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haag, Fabian
  • Aschkenasi, Denis

Abstract

Proposed is an ultrasonic sensor system (1) for a motor vehicle (11), comprising an ultrasonic sensor (2) and a test control device (10). The ultrasonic sensor (2) comprises an electroacoustic converter arrangement (7) for generating and detecting ultrasonic waves and an electric test device (8), which is designed to output an electric test signal to the electroacoustic converter arrangement (7) and to detect an electric response signal of the electroacoustic converter arrangement (7) to the electric test signal. The test control device (10) is designed to detect a characteristic variable of the electric response signal at a plurality of measurement points (14, 15) by means of the electric test device (8) by varying a frequency and an amplitude of the electric test signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 7/52 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G01S 15/08 - Systems for measuring distance only

20.

ULTRASONIC SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18265602
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-01
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Salomon, Sylvio

Abstract

An ultrasonic sensor assembly (1) for a motor vehicle (16) comprises: an ultrasonic sensor (2) having a housing (4), an ultrasonic membrane (5) mechanically decoupled from the housing (5) and a sound transducer element (7) for exciting vibrations and detecting vibrations of the ultrasonic membrane (5); and a screen section (3) arranged in front of the ultrasonic membrane (5) and made of an acoustic metamaterial. The metamaterial is preferably a broadband metamaterial, which can be tunneled in a non-resonant manner in an angular range. The screen section (3) may preferably be formed in a shaped part (13), such as a bodywork metal sheet of the exterior skin or an interior paneling, of the motor vehicle (16).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 17/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
  • G10K 11/24 - Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound for conducting sound through solid bodies, e.g. wires

21.

CAMERA ARRANGEMENT FOR MONITORING A DRIVER OF A VEHICLE, WITH AN LED DIRECTLY MOUNTED TO A PLUG ELEMENT OF A CONNECTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023069258
Publication Number 2024/022811
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-12
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Konopisky, Jan

Abstract

The invention relates to a camera arrangement (10) for monitoring a driver of a vehicle, with an image capture device (12) comprising a lens element (14) providing a field of view (16) to an image sensor (18) of the image capture device (12). The image capture device (12) is mounted to a circuit board (20). A light source unit (22) is configured to illuminate an object to be captured by the image sensor (18). A top side (26) of the lens element (14) and a top side (30) of the light source unit (22) have substantially equal distances (24, 28) from the circuit board (20). The light source unit (22) is electrically connected to a base plug (38) of a connector device (36). The base plug (38) is mounted to the circuit board (20). The light source unit (22) is directly mounted to a further plug element (40) of the connector device (36), which is electrically connected to the base plug (38).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/56 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensors; Control thereof provided with illuminating means
  • B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
  • B60R 1/29 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area inside the vehicle, e.g. for viewing passengers or cargo
  • G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles

22.

GUIDING A VEHICLE DEPENDING ON A GIVE WAY INTENTION OF A TRAFFIC USER

      
Application Number EP2023069761
Publication Number 2024/017821
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-17
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Denis, Richard

Abstract

According to a method for guiding an ego-vehicle (1) at least in part automatically depending on a give way intention of a traffic user in an environment of the ego-vehicle (1), sensor data representing the environment of the ego-vehicle (1) and the traffic user is generated by an environmental sensor system (3). A traffic situation is identified depending on the sensor data, wherein the traffic user has the right of way with respect to the ego-vehicle (1). An action of the traffic user is determined depending on the sensor data, a confidence level for the presence of the give way intention of the traffic user is computed depending on the at least one action of the traffic user, and the ego-vehicle (1) is guided at least in part automatically depending on the confidence level.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • B60W 30/095 - Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision

23.

METHOD FOR TRAINING A NEURAL NETWORK

      
Application Number EP2023068312
Publication Number 2024/012928
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-04
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Starkloff, Henrik
  • Mohamed, Mohamed-Elamir

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for training a neural network for determining the position of object surfaces (8) in the surroundings of a vehicle (1) on the basis of ultrasonic measurement data (10), having the steps of: a) providing a training measurement data set comprising ultrasonic measurement data (10) relating to object surfaces (8) in the surroundings of the vehicle (1); b) providing a reference data set which describes the object surfaces (8) with respect to the position thereof; and c) training a neural network on the basis of the training measurement data set and the reference data set.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/539 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation; Target signature; Target cross-section
  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 7/52 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G01S 15/87 - Combinations of sonar systems

24.

METHOD AND DRIVING SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR SEQUENTIALLY PROCESSING SEQUENTIALLY PROVIDED SETS OF SENSOR INFORMATION

      
Application Number EP2023068959
Publication Number 2024/013048
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-10
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Courtois, Maxime
  • Singh, Anshuman

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for sequentially processing sequentially provided sets (24) of sensor information, in particular sensor information of an ultrasonic sensor (14) of a driving support system (12) for a vehicle (10) in order to detect an environment (20) of the vehicle (10), comprising a control unit (16), in particular for providing a driving support function for the vehicle (10), comprising the steps of determining an availability of a current set (24) of valid sensor information, and when there is no availability of a current set (24) of valid sensor information, providing a current set (24) of valid sensor information based on at least one previous set (24) of sensor information. The invention also relates to a driving support system (12) for a vehicle (10) comprising an ultrasonic sensor (14), which is designed to provide sequential sets (24) of sensor information, and comprising a control unit (16) which is designed to sequentially process sets (24) of sensor information, in particular in order to detect an environment (20) of the vehicle (10), wherein the driving support system (12) is designed to carry out the above method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 15/52 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds
  • G01S 7/52 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G01S 7/527 - Extracting wanted echo signals
  • G01S 7/53 - Means for transforming co-ordinates or for evaluating data, e.g. using computers
  • G01S 15/86 - Combinations of sonar systems with lidar systems; Combinations of sonar systems with systems not using wave reflection
  • B60W 50/02 - Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
  • B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions

25.

CALIBRATION OF A GESTURE RECOGNITION ALGORITHM FOR THE GESTURE-CONTROLLED OPENING OF AN AREA OF A VEHICLE CLOSED BY A MOVABLE COMPONENT

      
Application Number EP2023068994
Publication Number 2024/013063
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-10
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Scholz, Niko Moritz
  • Poepperl, Maximilian

Abstract

According to a method for calibrating a gesture recognition algorithm for the gesture-controlled opening of an area of a vehicle (1) closed by a movable component (3), a gesture recognition algorithm is provided in a computer-readable format, which is adapted to recognise a predetermined gesture as a function of a time-dependent sensor signal from an ultrasonic sensor (5) of the vehicle (1). The ultrasonic sensor (5) is used to generate a time-dependent first sensor signal, while a first person (8) performs a gesture movement in a field of view of the ultrasonic sensor (5) and, depending on the first sensor signal, a first value of a predetermined parameter of the gesture recognition algorithm is determined and stored.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • G06V 40/20 - Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements

26.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DETECTION DEVICE FOR DETERMINING TEMPERATURE-ADJUSTED DISTANCE VARIABLES, CORRESPONDING DETECTION DEVICE, AND VEHICLE HAVING AT LEAST ONE DETECTION DEVICE OF THIS KIND

      
Application Number 18254486
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-23
First Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Parl, Christoph
  • Krause, Jonas
  • Selbmann, Frank

Abstract

A method for operating a detection device for determining distance variables in which distances characterise objects detected by the detection device is disclosed. From at least one amplitude-modulated electrical send signal at least one scanning signal is generated, which is sent into at least one monitoring region of the detection device. From at least one echo signal of at least one scanning signal reflected in the at least one monitoring region at least one amplitude-modulated electrical receive signal is determined. From at least one electrical send signal and at least one electrical receive signal at least one distance variable is determined. When determining the at least one distance variable at least one adjustment is carried out. A temperature adjustment is carried out in which at least one temperature adjustment variable is applied to at least one distance variable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 7/4915 - Time delay measurement, e.g. operational details for pixel components; Phase measurement

27.

IMPROVED DETERMINATION OF A TORQUE TO BE APPLIED IN AN ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023068287
Publication Number 2024/008672
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-04
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Smrz, Martin
  • George, Ashwin-Dayal
  • Kozak, Ondrej
  • Nouza, Tomas
  • Novak, Tomas
  • Laluha, Frantisek
  • Rodrigues Lima Carvalho, Naiallen Carolyne

Abstract

The present invention refers to a method for determining a torque to be applied in an electric power steering system (26) of a steering system (28) of an ego vehicle (10) with at least one steering support function acting on the electric power steering system (26), comprising the steps of receiving a requested torque from the at least one steering support function, determining a torque applied by a human driver to the steering system (28), determining an intention of the human driver to apply the torque to the steering system (28), and determining the torque to be applied in the electric power steering system (26) based on the torque requested from the at least one steering support function, the determined torque applied by the human driver to the steering system (28) and the determined intention of the human driver to apply the torque to the steering system (28). The present invention also refers to a respective electric power steering system (26) for determining a torque to be applied to a steering system (28) of an ego vehicle (10) with at least one steering support function acting on the electric power steering system (26). The present invention further refers to a steering support system (12) comprising the above electric power steering system.

IPC Classes  ?

28.

ULTRASONIC TRANSCEIVER AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SAME

      
Application Number 18250086
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-12
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haag, Fabian
  • Bou Saleh, Paul
  • Wehling, Hans Wilhelm

Abstract

An ultrasonic transceiver (1) for a vehicle comprises a plastics housing (2), an ultrasonic diaphragm (3), a sound transducer element (4) for stimulating vibrations and detecting vibrations of the ultrasonic diaphragm (3), and an electrically conductive contact element (6), arranged in the interior (5) of the plastics housing (2), for making electrical contact with the sound transducer element (4), wherein the plastics housing (2) and the contact element (6) are directly and positively connected to one another by caulking of at least one plastics element (8) that is formed in one piece with the plastics housing (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/521 - Constructional features
  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

29.

HOUSING PART FOR THE HOUSING OF A VEHICLE CAMERA, OPTICAL MODULE FOR A VEHICLE CAMERA, VEHICLE CAMERA, VEHICLE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE VEHICLE CAMERA, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A VEHICLE CAMERA

      
Application Number EP2023067259
Publication Number 2024/002942
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Cywinski, Thorsten
  • Rapp, Andreas
  • Heidler, Ellen Marie

Abstract

The invention relates to a housing part (18) for the housing (16) of a vehicle camera (14), to an optical module for a vehicle camera, to a vehicle camera, to a vehicle comprising at least one vehicle camera, and to a method for producing a vehicle camera. The housing part (18) has at least one connecting section (36) for mechanically connecting the housing part (18) to at least one other part (22) of the vehicle camera (14), wherein at least one protruding connecting element (38) which is made of a deformable material at least at one end is arranged on the at least one connecting section (36). At least one end of the at least one protruding connecting element (38) is made of a material which can be cold formed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 17/02 - Bodies
  • G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles
  • H04N 23/51 - Housings
  • H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
  • H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices

30.

ULTRASONIC DETERMINATION OF A ROAD SURFACE

      
Application Number EP2023067264
Publication Number 2024/002946
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Starkloff, Henrik
  • Michael, Anto Joys Yesuadimai
  • Bariant, Jean-Francois

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (200, 300) for determining a surface of a road by means of ultrasound, comprising the steps of: providing (S1) at least one time series (202) which is measured by at least one ultrasonic transducer (104); determining (S3) a maximum number (210) which is a number of local maximums (208) in a first time period (206) of the at least one time series (202); providing (S4) a first mathematical model (212) which assigns a surface probability to each of a plurality of maximum numbers (210) for the first time period (206), wherein a surface probability is a probability (218, 220) of the presence of one surface of at least two surfaces in a detection region of an ultrasonic transducer (104); and determining (S5), by means of the provided mathematical model (212) and the determined maximum number (210), a first surface probability with respect to a region of the road represented by the at least one time series (202).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 40/06 - Road conditions
  • G01S 7/539 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation; Target signature; Target cross-section
  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

31.

RECEIVING DEVICE OF A DETECTION DEVICE FOR MONITORING AT LEAST ONE MONITORING REGION FOR OBJECTS, DETECTION DEVICE, VEHICLE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE DETECTION DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A SELECTION DEVICE

      
Application Number 18275526
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-01
First Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Parl, Christoph
  • Schuler, Thomas
  • Zheng, Wensi

Abstract

A receiving device of a detection device for monitoring a monitoring region for objects using electromagnetic scanning signals is disclosed. The device has a signal converting means for converting electromagnetic signals originating from electromagnetic scanning signals into electric signals and a frequency analyzing means for analyzing the frequency of signals. The frequency analyzing means has at least one spectral analyzing means, by which magnetic signals are analyzed to form at least one electromagnetic spectrum that is output in a spectrum output range of the at least one spectral analyzing means. At least two signal converting means, by which separate electric signals are ascertained, are assigned to different sections of a spectrum output range of the spectral analyzing means. The different sections of the spectrum output range correspond to different frequency ranges of an electromagnetic spectrum.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 7/493 - Extracting wanted echo signals
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements

32.

METHOD FOR THE TELEOPERATED OPERATION OF AN AT LEAST PARTIALLY AUTONOMOUSLY OPERATED MOTOR VEHICLE BY MEANS OF A TELEOPERATION APPARATUS, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM, AND TELEOPERATION APPARATUS

      
Application Number EP2023066731
Publication Number 2023/247594
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-21
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fischer, Michael
  • Middrup, David
  • Kudlek, David
  • Wige, Eugen

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for the teleoperated operation of an at least partially autonomously operated motor vehicle (2) by means of a teleoperation apparatus (1), having the steps of: - capturing an environment (4) of the motor vehicle (2) by means of at least one environment capture device (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) of the motor vehicle (2); - generating a virtual environmental signal (10) on the basis of the captured environment (4), wherein, in order to generate the virtual environmental signal (10), the environment (4) is adapted from a perception perspective of a person sitting on a driver's seat of the motor vehicle (2); - transmitting the captured environment (4) and/or the virtual environmental signal (10) to the teleoperation apparatus (1) by means of at least one communication connection (11, 12) between the motor vehicle (2) and the teleoperation apparatus (1); and - outputting the virtual environmental signal (10) for a teleoperator (3) by means of at least one output device (23, 24, 25, 26) of the teleoperation apparatus (1). The invention also relates to a computer program product, to a computer-readable storage medium and to a teleoperation apparatus (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot

33.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A PARKING ASSISTANCE, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, PARKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, VEHICLE AND SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18036264
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-19
First Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Nana Mboyo, Clautilde Yvette
  • Moran, Paul
  • Szczytowski, Piotr

Abstract

A method for operating a parking assistance system for a vehicle involves a) receiving an optical image of an environment of the vehicle and a digital environment map representing the environment of the vehicle, the digital environment map including at least one designated parking area, b) selecting, for each designated parking area, a region of interest in the received optical image corresponding to the respective designated parking area, c) detecting, in each selected region of interest, lines and/or symbols provided on the ground, d) assigning one of many parking slot classes to each selected region of interest based on the detected lines and/or symbols, and e) determining, for each designated parking area, if the respective designated parking area corresponding to the selected region of interest is a potential parking slot based on the parking slot class assigned to the corresponding region of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 30/06 - Automatic manoeuvring for parking
  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersections; Connectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components

34.

VERIFICATION OF THE OPERABILITY OF A LASER SCANNER

      
Application Number 18036495
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-08
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Sergeev, Nikolai

Abstract

According to a method for verifying the functionality of a laser scanner (2b) comprising a housing (4) with a light-permeable window (5), a transmission unit (6) inside the housing (4), a deflection unit (10), and a detector unit (7) inside the housing (4), at least one test signal (15) is transmitted by the transmission unit (6) during a test phase. The deflection unit (10) is oriented in such a way that the at least one test signal (15) is not directed to the window (5). Components of the at least one test signal are detected by the detector unit, and based on said detection, at least two detector signals are generated. A computing unit ascertains a pulse width for each of the detector signals and calculates a sum of the pulse widths. The operability of the transmission unit and/or the detector unit is verified on the basis of said sum.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 17/08 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only

35.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING SOILING OF A FIRST ULTRASONIC SENSOR, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM, ULTRASONIC SENSOR APPARATUS, AND ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18036517
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-09
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hallek, Michael
  • Aschkenasi, Denis

Abstract

A method for determining soiling of a first ultrasonic sensor of a motor vehicle in which a first ultrasonic signal is emitted by means of the first ultrasonic sensor and the first reflected ultrasonic signal is received by means of the first ultrasonic sensor, and in which a second ultrasonic signal that differs from the first ultrasonic signal is emitted into the environment substantially at the same time as the first ultrasonic signal by a second ultrasonic sensor, wherein the second ultrasonic signal is received by means of the first ultrasonic sensor and the first received ultrasonic signal is compared with the second received ultrasonic signal by an electronic computing device, and the soiling is determined on the basis of the comparison.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/52 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

36.

VERIFICATION OF THE FUNCTIONALITY OF A LASER SCANNER

      
Application Number 18036536
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-08
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sergeev, Nikolai
  • Thiel, Daniel

Abstract

A method for verifying the functionality of a laser scanner includes a housing with a light-permeable window, a transmission unit inside the housing, a deflection unit, and a detector unit inside the housing. At least one test signal is transmitted by the transmission unit during a test phase. The deflection unit is oriented so that the at least one test signal is not directed to the window. Components of the at least one test signal are detected by the detector unit, and based on this detection, at least two detector signals are generated. A pulse width is ascertained for each of the detector signals by a computing unit, and a ratio of the pulse width of a first detector signal to the pulse width of a second detector signal is ascertained. The operability of the transmitter unit and/or the detector unit is verified on the basis of said ratio.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating

37.

RECEIVED-SIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS OF A DETECTION DEVICE FOR MONITORING AT LEAST ONE MONITORING REGION, DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A DETECTION DEVICE

      
Application Number 18254011
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-17
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Parl, Christoph
  • Schuler, Thomas
  • Zheng, Wensi

Abstract

A received-signal processing apparatus of a detection device for monitoring at least one monitoring region for objects by means of electromagnetic scanning signals is disclosed. The received-signal processing apparatus has at least one frequency analysis means for the frequency analysis of electromagnetic received signals, which are determined from echo signals of electromagnetic scanning signals reflected in at least one monitoring region. The received-signal processing apparatus has a plurality of functionally parallel frequency filters having at least partially different frequency passbands. At least one frequency filter has at least one frequency labeling means, by which the passed received signal can be labeled with a frequency characteristic which characterizes the frequency passband of the at least one passage-allowing frequency filter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/35 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of non-pulse systems
  • G01S 7/493 - Extracting wanted echo signals
  • G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

38.

CALIBRATING A SURROUNDINGS SENSOR SYSTEM OF AN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023063890
Publication Number 2023/232582
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-24
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Koestner, Jens
  • Hacker, Kai

Abstract

In a computer-implemented method for calibrating a surroundings sensor system (5, 5a, 5b, 5c), sensor data of the surroundings sensor system (5, 5a, 5b, 5c) is obtained, a first marking element (6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 7, 7a, 7b, 7c) is identified in the field of view on the basis of the sensor data, and pose information of the first marking element (6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 7, 7a, 7b, 7c) is determined. A second marking element 6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 7, 7a, 7b, 7c) is identified in the field of view on the basis of the sensor data, and relative pose information of the first marking element (6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 7, 7a, 7b, 7c) relative to the second marking element (6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 7, 7a, 7b, 7c) is determined. The relative pose information is compared with specified target relative pose information, and on the basis of the result of the comparison and the pose information of the first marking element (6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 7, 7a, 7b, 7c), stored sensor pose information of the surroundings sensor system (5, 5a, 5b, 5c) is corrected in a reference coordinate system of the infrastructure device (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a pattern; Locating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
  • G06V 10/74 - Image or video pattern matching; Proximity measures in feature spaces
  • G06V 20/54 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects of traffic, e.g. cars on the road, trains or boats

39.

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVICE FOR GUIDING A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023063610
Publication Number 2023/227508
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-22
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schrepfer, Joerg
  • Poepperl, Maximilian

Abstract

The invention relates to an infrastructure device (1) for guiding a vehicle (2), containing a camera (5), which is designed to generate at least one camera image that images a first field of view (9), and a lidar system (6), which is designed to generate lidar sensor data that represents a second field of view (10). A first sub-region of a traversable region (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) lies within the first field of view (9), and a second sub-region of the traversable region (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) lies within the second field of view (10). The infrastructure device (1) has a computing unit (8) which is designed to obtain input data that contains at least one camera image and lidar sensor data and to locate a vehicle (2) within the traversable region (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) on the basis of at least some of the input data. The lidar system (6) is arranged such that the maximum distance from the second sub-region to the lidar system (6) is greater than a specified first threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01S 17/66 - Tracking systems using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
  • G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders
  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • B60W 30/06 - Automatic manoeuvring for parking
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems

40.

METHOD FOR MEASURING A LATERAL SURROUNDING AREA OF A VEHICLE, MEASURING DEVICE, AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18030695
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-08
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Jecker, Nicolas

Abstract

An ultrasonic measuring method involves activating an ultrasonic transceiver at a multiplicity of transmission/reception positions along a lateral direction to transmit a respective transmission signal in a transverse direction and receive a respective received signal waveform. Echo signals in the respective received signal waveform are identified and a set of reflection points are formed by trilaterating a respective reflection point multiple times based on two respective received signal waveforms and a respective echo signal from each of the two received signal waveforms. Multiple pairs made of a primary reflection point and a secondary reflection point are formed, identified on the basis of a position-based criterion as reflection points of a direct and/or indirect reflection from the same object section. An object height at one of the reflection points is characterized as high or low.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 7/539 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation; Target signature; Target cross-section
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems

41.

INPUT DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH VOLTAGE-BASED ERROR DETECTION

      
Application Number 18031489
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-06
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Staude, Sascha
  • Leucht, Florian
  • Dietz, Benjamin
  • Mack, Raphael

Abstract

The invention relates to an input device (1) for safety-relevant functions of a motor vehicle, having a switch contact (3) with a first connection (4) and a mating contact (5) with a second connection (6). A first resistor (9) is connected between a voltage supply connection (8) and one connection (4, 6) of the switch element (2) and a second voltage supply connection (7) is connected to the other connection (4, 6) of the switch element (2). A measuring node (10), via which an actuation-dependent voltage can be captured, is provided between the first resistor (9) and the associated connection (4, 6). The problem addressed by the invention is that of developing input devices of the type in question such that they can be used for safety-relevant applications in the motor vehicle. This problem is solved by the switch contact (3) having a third connection (12) at which a second resistor (13), which is connected to the second connection (6) of the switch element (2), is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 9/16 - Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off"
  • G01R 31/327 - Testing of circuit interrupters, switches or circuit-breakers

42.

METHOD FOR MEASURING A LATERAL SURROUNDINGS OF A VEHICLE, MEASURING APPARATUS, AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18248332
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-23
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Jecker, Nicolas

Abstract

A method for measuring lateral surroundings of a vehicle provided with a lateral ultrasonic transceiver is disclosed. The method involves actuating the ultrasonic transceiver at at least two transmission and reception positions along a lateral direction for the purpose of transmitting a respective transmission signal in a transverse direction across the direction of travel and receiving a respective received signal characteristic reflected from the lateral surroundings; identifying a number of echo signals in the respective received signal characteristic; trilaterating a bearing of a first reflection point in the lateral surroundings, from which the chronologically first echo signals in the respective received signal characteristic were reflected; selecting an echo signal for a double echo determination; and determining a height of an object as being tall if a double echo is detected or short if no double echo is detected.

IPC Classes  ?

43.

SWITCHING WHEN MANOEUVRING BETWEEN MONITORED MANOEUVRING AND AUTOMATED MANOEUVRING

      
Application Number EP2023061063
Publication Number 2023/217537
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-27
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schnepel, Lasse
  • Tzempetzis, Dimitrios
  • Dubitzky, Rolf
  • Joos, Malte

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for manoeuvring a vehicle (10) from a transfer point (26), along a trajectory (28), to a target point (30) with a movement area (34) monitored by an automated manoeuvring system (24), comprising the steps of: monitored manoeuvring of the vehicle (10) along the trajectory (28), wherein the manoeuvring of the vehicle (10) is monitored by a human observer; detecting the vehicle (10) in the monitored movement area (34) with the automated manoeuvring system (24); transmitting a message from the automated manoeuvring system (24) to the vehicle (10) in order to switch the manoeuvring from monitored manoeuvring to automated manoeuvring in the monitored movement area (34); and automated manoeuvring of the vehicle (10) along the trajectory (28) using the automated manoeuvring system (24) in the monitored movement area (34) by transmitting control commands to the vehicle (10) based on the detection of the movement area (34) by the automated manoeuvring system (24). The invention also relates to a corresponding manoeuvring system (24) and a corresponding driving assistance system (12).

IPC Classes  ?

44.

METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, PARKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023061065
Publication Number 2023/217538
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-27
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Ewald, Stefan

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a parking assistance system (110) for a vehicle (100). The parking assistance system (110) is designed such that, in a tracking mode, it autonomously tracks a trajectory (TR1-TR4) from a number of trajectories (TR1-TR4) learned in a training mode, wherein the respective trajectory (TR1-TR4) is determined by a sequence of positions (P1-P6) and connects a starting position (P1) to a target position (P6), and wherein the respective trajectory (TR1-TR4) is assigned a number of images (IMG1-IMG6) of an environment (200) of the vehicle (100) captured by the vehicle's camera (120) in the respective position (P1-P6) and stored. The method comprises the steps of: Providing (S1) a number of stored images (IMG1-IMG6); determining (S2) a display element (DSP) comprising the provided images (IMG1-IMG6) to represent the respective associated trajectory (TR1-TR4); outputting (S3) the determined display element (DSP) to a display device of a user interface (105) of the vehicle (100); receiving (S4) a user input (SIG) for selecting at least one image (IMG1-IMG6) contained in the display element (DSP) via the user interface (105); and initiating (S5) an autonomous journey of the vehicle (100) along the trajectory (TR1-TR4) associated with the selected image (IMG1-IMG6).

IPC Classes  ?

45.

HOUSING FOR A VEHICLE CAMERA, VEHICLE CAMERA, AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023062078
Publication Number 2023/217682
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-08
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Giricz, Tamas
  • Cywinski, Thorsten
  • Sytny, Marek

Abstract

The invention relates to a housing (16) for a vehicle camera (14), a vehicle camera (14), and a vehicle. The housing (16) comprises at least one main housing part (18), which has at least one receiving opening, and at least one objective-module housing part (22), which has at least one objective receptacle for at least one optical system and which is disposed at the at least one receiving opening of the at least one main housing part (18). The at least one main housing part (18) has at least one main contact portion (48). The at least one objective-module housing part (22) has at least one module contact portion (90), which is at least partly in contact with the at least one main contact portion (48). At least one of the main contact portions (48) has at least one main contact surface (60) which is curved in at least one portion (62). At least one of the module contact portions (90) has at least one module contact surface (96) which is curved in at least one portion (102) and which is at least partly in contact with the at least one curved portion (62) of the at least one main contact surface (60) of the at least one main contact portion (48). The curvature of the at least one curved portion (62) of the at least one main contact surface (60) and the curvature of the contacting at least one curved portion (102) of the at least one module contact surface (96) are the same.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/51 - Housings
  • H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
  • B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle

46.

SELF-LOCALIZATION OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023059879
Publication Number 2023/213519
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-17
Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Langer, Cedric
  • Ewald, Stefan
  • Schnepel, Lasse
  • Tzempetzis, Dimitrios

Abstract

According to a method for guiding a vehicle (1), a position of the vehicle (1) is determined by means of a self-localization system (3, 4) and the vehicle (1) is guided in an at least partially automatic manner on the basis thereof. The self-localization system (3, 4) is used to generate sensor data representing the external surroundings of the vehicle (1), and it is determined, on the basis thereof, that a minimum brightness criterion for an ambient brightness in the external surroundings of the vehicle (1) has not been satisfied. A request is sent from the vehicle (1) to a lighting control system (8) in the external surroundings and ambient lighting in the external surroundings is activated and/or adjusted in response to the request by means of the lighting control system (8) in order to increase the ambient brightness. The position of the vehicle (1) is determined after the ambient brightness has been increased.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 5/16 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
  • B60W 30/06 - Automatic manoeuvring for parking
  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
  • G08G 1/09 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions
  • G08G 1/133 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating the position of vehicles, e.g. scheduled vehicles within the vehicle
  • H05B 47/11 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the brightness or colour temperature of ambient light
  • H05B 47/175 - Controlling the light source by remote control
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions
  • G01C 21/28 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network with correlation of data from several navigational instruments
  • G01C 21/30 - Map- or contour-matching
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers

47.

METHOD FOR PERFORMING A TELEOPERATED DRIVING FUNCTION OF AN AT LEAST PARTIALLY AUTONOMOUSLY OPERATED MOTOR VEHICLE, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM, AND AN ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023060592
Publication Number 2023/213587
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-24
Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fischer, Michael
  • Kudlek, David
  • Middrup, David

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for performing a teleoperated driving function (2) of an at least partially autonomously operated motor vehicle (3) by means of an assistance system (1), having the steps of using an electronic computing device (6) of the assistance system (1) to determine a quality of a network connection (9) between a first communication device (4) of the assistance system (1) inside the motor vehicle and a second communication device (5) of the assistance system (1) outside the motor vehicle, using the electronic computing device (6) to determine a safe speed (V) of the motor vehicle (3) for teleoperated performance of the driving function (2) on the basis of the determined quality; and using an input device (6) of the assistance system (1) to perform the teleoperated driving function (2) at the safe speed (V) outside the motor vehicle by way of a teleoperator (10). The invention also relates to a computer program product, to a computer-readable storage medium and to an assistance system (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

48.

SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR DETECTING ROTATION OF A SHAFT ABOUT AN AXIS OF ROTATION

      
Application Number 18013371
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-21
First Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pachakkil, Sageesh
  • Fröhlich, Ekkehart
  • Rachui, Dirk

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensor assembly (10) for detecting rotation of a shaft about an axis of rotation (12), said sensor assembly having a housing (24) in which at least one magnetic field sensor (14) is arranged. The at least one magnetic field sensor (14) is designed to acquire a variation in a magnetic field generated by a magnet device (16) in the sensor assembly (10), which variation is associated with the rotation of the shaft about the axis of rotation (12). A shield device (30) arranged on the housing (24) is provided to shield the at least one magnetic field sensor (14) from the surroundings (28) of the sensor assembly (10). The shield device (30) can be removed from the housing (24), with the shield device (30) being retained on the housing (24) by means of a latching connection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
  • G01L 3/10 - Rotary-transmission dynamometers wherein the torque-transmitting element comprises a torsionally-flexible shaft involving electric or magnetic means for indicating

49.

METHOD FOR LATERALLY LOCALIZING A VEHICLE ON A ROAD, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023059867
Publication Number 2023/202964
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-17
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Revilloud, Marc
  • Garrido Carpio, Fernando
  • Jeanne, Axel
  • Alsayed, Zayed
  • Doucet, Emmanuel
  • Liennard, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for localizing a vehicle (1) on a road (2a) in a lateral direction (x) with respect to the road (2a), wherein sensor data are received from at least one environmental sensor (5) of the vehicle (1), wherein the sensor data relate to at least part of the road (2a), wherein the sensor data are analyzed, at least one road feature (7, 8, X0, 2b, 2c, Xr) is determined on the basis of the sensor data, and the vehicle (1) is localized in the lateral direction (x) with respect to the road (2a) in dependency of determined at least one road feature (7, 8, X0, 2b, 2c, Xr). Moreover, by analyzing the sensor data a lateral ground surface profile (11) of a ground (9), which the road (2a) is part of, is determined and in dependency of the determined lateral ground surface profile (11) the at least one road feature (7, 8, X0, 2b, 2c, Xr) is determined.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/30 - Map- or contour-matching
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers

50.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING A STATE OF A DRIVER MONITORING DEVICE, AND DRIVER MONITORING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023060061
Publication Number 2023/203047
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-19
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Putz, Thomas
  • Tamam, Mahmoud
  • Haebig, Thomas

Abstract

A method for determining a state of a driver monitoring device, having an illumination device for illuminating a passenger compartment of a vehicle, a diffuser, and an image-capturing device, comprises the following steps: b) illuminating the passenger compartment and generating at least one first image of the passenger compartment that is based on an image, captured by the image-capturing device, of the passenger compartment illuminated by way of the illumination device, c) dividing the at least one first image into multiple image sections, d) determining a maximum intensity of pixels of a first group of image sections of the at least one first image, and determining a mean intensity of a second group of image sections of the at least one first image, e) determining an illumination difference in the at least one first image by dividing the maximum intensity of the first group by the mean intensity of the second group, and f) determining that the diffuser is operational and arranged correctly and activating the illumination device for driver monitoring when the illumination difference in the at least one first image is less than a lower threshold value, or determining that the diffuser is not operational and arranged correctly and deactivating the illumination device when the illumination difference is greater than an upper threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 10/14 - Optical characteristics of the device performing the acquisition or on the illumination arrangements
  • G03B 15/02 - Illuminating scene
  • G06V 10/141 - Control of illumination
  • G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
  • G06V 30/14 - Image acquisition

51.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING THE MASS OF AN OCCUPANT OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023058234
Publication Number 2023/198463
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-30
Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sit, Leen
  • Krupinski, Kevin

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (6) and a method for ascertaining the mass of an occupant (2) of a vehicle (1). The device (6) has: a vehicle acceleration detection device (7) which ascertains the vehicle acceleration vector (24), said vehicle acceleration vector describing an acceleration which the vehicle (1) is undergoing; an occupant acceleration detection device (10) which ascertains an occupant acceleration vector (26), said occupant acceleration vector describing an acceleration which the occupant (2) is undergoing; and an analysis device (13) which ascertains a vehicle force vector (21) that describes the force acting on the vehicle (1) on the basis of the ascertained vehicle acceleration vector (24), projects the vehicle force vector (21) onto the occupant (2), and ascertains mass information (36) that describes the mass of the occupant (2) from the projected vehicle force vector (22) and the ascertained occupant acceleration vector (26).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering

52.

CIRCUIT BOARD UNIT, IN PARTICULAR FOR USE FOR A ZONE CONTROL DEVICE, HAVING TWO CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2023058222
Publication Number 2023/198460
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-30
Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauer, Juergen
  • Patil, Deepak

Abstract

The invention relates to a circuit board unit (10), in particular for use for a zone control device for a vehicle, having two circuit boards (12, 14) and a plurality of rod-shaped plug-in contact pins (32) each having two spring contact regions (34), wherein the two circuit boards (12, 14) are arranged in parallel, one above the other, the two circuit boards (12, 14) have corresponding contact holes (20) for electrical contacting, the spring contact regions (34) of each plug-in contact pin (32) are inserted under elastic deformation into corresponding contact holes (20) of the two circuit boards (12, 14) and contact these electrically, the contact holes (20) of each of the two circuit boards (12, 14) are arranged in a plurality of groups (22), the groups (22) of the contact holes (20) are arranged in corner regions (24) of at least one of the two circuit boards (12, 14), the contact holes (20) of each of the groups (22) of the contact holes (20) are arranged in at least one substantially straight section (28), and the substantially straight sections (28) with the contact holes (20) of each group (22) are arranged at an angle to at least one other substantially straight section (28) with the contact holes (20). The invention also relates to a zone control device for a vehicle having the above circuit board unit (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits

53.

PRODUCING A MEASUREMENT DATA SET BY MEANS OF AN ACTIVE SENSOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18019159
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-27
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beuth, Thorsten
  • Parl, Christoph

Abstract

An active sensor system (1) has a first and a second emitter unit (2, 2′), as well as a detector unit (3, 3′) and a computing unit (4). The emitter units (2, 2′) are configured to emit respective measurement signals into corresponding emission spatial regions (A1, A2). The detector unit (3, 3′) is configured to generate at least one detector signal on the basis of reflected portions of the measurement signals, and the computing unit (4) is configured to generate a measurement data set on the basis of the at least one detector signal. The computing unit (4) is configured to identify at least one section (T1, T1′, T2) that is shaded with respect to at least one of the emitter units (2, 2′). The computing unit (4) is configured to generate the measurement data set taking into account the section (T1, T1′, T2) and/or to generate correction data for correcting the measurement data set.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/48 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group

54.

CAMERA, A-PILLAR ARRANGEMENT, AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18022030
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-02
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Meyer, Thorsten
  • Biehlman, Bernd

Abstract

(Camera, A-pillar arrangement having the camera and vehicle) Camera (3, 103, 203) for a vehicle (1), which camera is designed: to be mounted at least partially inside an A-pillar (7, 107, 207) of the vehicle (1), to record image data for an area in front of the vehicle (1), and to be arranged in the A-pillar (7, 107, 207) in such a way that a space (24, 124, 224) taken up by the camera (3, 103, 203) inside the A-pillar (7, 107, 207) has a smaller maximum dimension (A1, A3, A5) parallel to a line of sight (14, 114, 228) of the camera (3, 103, 203) than its maximum dimension (A2, A4, A6) parallel to a longitudinal direction (L) of the A-pillar (7, 107, 207).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04N 23/51 - Housings

55.

DETECTING THE SURROUNDINGS OF AND TELE-OPERATED GUIDANCE OF AN EGO VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023057402
Publication Number 2023/186675
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-23
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fischer, Michael
  • Kudlek, David
  • Middrup, David
  • Wige, Eugen

Abstract

According to a method for detecting the surroundings, a first image data stream (15) is generated by means of a first camera (2) of an ego vehicle (4) and a second image data stream is received which is generated by means of a second camera of a further vehicle (5), wherein a visual field (8) represented by the first image data stream (15) overlaps with a second visual field (9) represented by the second image data stream. A region (14) which is obscured for the first camera (2) is identified in the first visual field (8), which visual field is not obscured for the second camera. On the basis of the second image data stream, substitute image data (17) are generated which correspond to the region (14) which is obscured for the first camera (2). On the basis of the first image data stream (15), a combined image data stream is generated which represents the first visual field, wherein in a region (14) of the combined image data stream (16), which corresponds to the region (14) obscured for the first camera (2), the substitute image data (17) are displayed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 1/24 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view in front of the vehicle
  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
  • G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles

56.

GUIDING A VEHICLE IN A PREDETERMINED NAVIGABLE REGION

      
Application Number EP2023057439
Publication Number 2023/186683
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-23
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Koestner, Jens
  • Hacker, Kai
  • Delling, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a system (1) for guiding a vehicle (2), comprising an offboard environment sensor arrangement (5) which is designed to generate environment sensor data representing an overall field of view of the environment sensor arrangement (5), wherein the environment sensor data contain an image data stream of a camera, which data stream depicts a camera field of view of the camera. The system (1) comprises an offboard computer system (8) which is designed to obtain the environment sensor data and, on the basis of the image data stream, to display an image representation (9) on an offboard display device (6). The offboard computer system (8) is designed, on the basis of the environment sensor data, to detect an object (10) in a predefined surrounding environment of the vehicle (2) and, depending on the detected object (10), to display a warning on the offboard display device (6) and/or to output a further warning via a further offboard output device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot

57.

METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, PARKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, AND BUILDING

      
Application Number EP2023057455
Publication Number 2023/186693
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-23
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Jecker, Nicolas
  • Schnepel, Lasse
  • Joos, Malte
  • Fuchs, Fabian
  • Ayyappan, Thirumalai Kumarasamy
  • Mosnier-Thoumas, Ludovic

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a parking assistance system (100). The parking assistance system is designed for autonomously controlling a vehicle (200) in a predetermined area (110), wherein the parking assistance system (100) comprises a number of optical image sensors (120A-120L) located in an infrastructure of the area (110), wherein each optical image sensor (120A-120L) is designed for capturing an image of an associated capture region (121A-121L) and for outputting the captured image. The method comprises: receiving (S1) the associated captured image from each optical image sensor (120A-120L); determining (S2) an associated actual value (B1-B3) for a specific property of the associated received image; comparing (S3) the associated determined actual value (B1-B3) with an associated predetermined interval (IB); and triggering (S4) a predetermined measure if the determined actual value (B1-B3) is outside the predetermined interval (IB), wherein the predetermined measure comprises the controlling of a technical device (210-212), which technical device (210-212) is designed for adapting a capture condition for the associated optical image sensor (120A-120L), and/or wherein the predetermined measure comprises the exclusion of the associated capture region (121A-121L) from a path planning area of the parking assistance system (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

58.

ADJUSTING IDENTIFICATION OF OBJECTS BASED ON ULTRASONIC ECHO SIGNALS RECEIVED BY ULTRASOUND SENSORS OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023057894
Publication Number 2023/186843
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-28
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gehin, Frederic
  • Mosnier-Thoumas, Ludovic
  • Heimberger, Markus
  • Jecker, Nicolas

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for adjusting identification of objects (18) in an area (20) surrounding a vehicle (10) based on ultrasonic echo signals (26) received by ultrasound sensors (14) of the vehicle (10), the method comprising the steps of receiving ground information concerning the area (20) surrounding the vehicle (10), and adjusting identification of objects (18) in the area (20) surrounding the vehicle (10) from ultrasonic echo signals (26) received by the ultrasound sensors (14) on the basis of the received ground information. The invention also relates to a system (12) for identifying objects (18) in an area (20) surrounding a vehicle (10) based on ultrasonic echo signals (26) received by ultrasound sensors (14) of the vehicle (10), having a plurality of ultrasound sensors (14) which are interconnected via a data connection (34), the system (12) being designed to carry out the above method for adjusting identification of objects (18).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/52 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

59.

INPUT DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023057904
Publication Number 2023/186849
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-28
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Manmatharaj, Vivekanandan
  • Sundararaj, Vijayakumar
  • Subramonian, Anantha Mahadevan

Abstract

An input device (3) for a vehicle (1) comprises a housing (4) and an actuating element (8), which is movable relative to the housing (4). The actuating element (8) is guided in an opening (16) of the housing (4) and, in a non-actuated state, held by means of a clip connection formed by a stop element (9) and a spring element (7), wherein the actuating element (8) comprises the stop element (9) and the housing (4) comprises the spring element (7) or vice versa. The stop element (9) comprises a recess (11) and the spring element (7) comprises a protrusion (10) or vice versa. A contact region (15) of the protrusion (10) faces a contact region (15) of the recess (11) and, in the non-actuated state, the protrusion (10) is arranged at least in part inside the recess (11) and the contact regions (15) are held in contact with each other by a restoring force.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 13/705 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches characterised by construction, mounting or arrangement of operating parts, e.g. push-buttons or keys

60.

TORQUE SENSOR DEVICE, FLUX GUIDE ASSEMBLY, AND FLUX GUIDE

      
Application Number 18023501
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-02
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (China)
Inventor
  • Fröhlich, Ekkehart
  • Thom, Jens
  • Pachakkil, Sageesh

Abstract

A torque sensor device for detecting a torque applied to a shaft is disclosed. The torque sensor device has a magnetic arrangement, a stator arrangement and a flux guide arrangement, wherein the flux guide arrangement has a first flux guide and a second flux guide, and the first flux guide and the second flux guide each have a first collection surface and each have at least one transmission surface. The second flux guide has a second collection surface which is magnetically conductively coupled to the at least one transmission surface of the second flux guide. The first flux guide and the second flux guide are arranged relative to one another such that, if the torque sensor device is surrounded by a magnetic interference field, a first interference flux component a second interference flux component at least partially cancel one another out.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 5/22 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring the force applied to control members, e.g. control members of vehicles, triggers
  • B62D 6/10 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits responsive only to input torque characterised by the means for sensing torque
  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
  • G01L 5/169 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring several components of force using magnetic means

61.

DEVICE FOR GENERATING A SIGNAL FOR CONTROLLING AN OPERATING FUNCTION, METHOD FOR GENERATING A SIGNAL FOR CONTROLLING AN OPERATING FUNCTION, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

      
Application Number EP2023057784
Publication Number 2023/186781
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-27
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schmitt, Martin
  • Sturm, Raphael

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device (100, 10) for generating a signal (BF) for controlling an operating function, and to a corresponding method, a computer program and a computer-readable storage medium, wherein the device (100, 10) is designed to generate the signal (BF) for controlling an operating function in dependence upon a touch sensor signal (BS) and at least one force sensor signal (KS1, KS2), and wherein the device (100, 10) comprises an evaluation apparatus (20) which is designed to evaluate the touch sensor signal (BS) and the at least one force sensor signal (KS1, KS2) on the basis of defined criteria, to check whether the touch sensor signal (BS) and/or the at least one force sensor signal (KS1, KS2) fulfil or do not fulfil one or more defined conditions, to increase or decrease an error counter value (FZ) by a defined value or to reset same to a defined value depending on which of the checked conditions the touch sensor signal (BS) and the at least one force sensor signal (KS1, KS2) fulfil or do not fulfil, to compare the resulting error counter value (FZ) with a defined error counter threshold value, and in dependence upon the result of said comparison, to generate a signal (BF) for controlling an operating function.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H03K 17/94 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the way in which the control signals are generated
  • H03K 17/96 - Touch switches

62.

A METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING A MANUAL EXERTION OF A CAPACITIVE SENSOR DEVICE, A COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT AND AN ASCERTAINING DEVICE FOR ASCERTAINING A MANUAL EXERTION OF A CAPACITIVE SENSOR DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023057944
Publication Number 2023/186868
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-28
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Seguin, David

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for ascertaining manual exertion of a capacitive sensor device (1), wherein a capacitive sensor element (2) of the capacitive sensor device is exposed to a sinewave-based first electric signal (15), wherein the capacitive sensor element provides a second electric signal (14), wherein the second electric signal is input to an in-phase-detector (16), in order to provide an I-signal (18), and a quadrature-phase-detector (17), in order to provide a Q-signal (19), wherein the I-signal (18) and the Q-signal are processed in order to allow ascertaining the manual exertion. According to the invention, three predetermined reference impedances are also exposed to the first electric signal, wherein the predetermined reference impedances provide respective second electric reference signals which are input to the in-phase-detector and the quadrature-phase-detector, in order to provide respective reference I-signals and respective reference Q-signals, the reference I-signals and the reference Q-signals are additionally processed.

IPC Classes  ?

63.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN EVASION TRAJECTORY FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18019683
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-28
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • George, Ashwin Dayal
  • Ghaly, Youssef

Abstract

A method for determining an evasion trajectory for a vehicle to evade one or more objects is disclosed. The method involves recognizing a first object in a predicted trajectory of the vehicle, determining a lateral evasion distance left with respect to the first object, determining a lateral evasion distance right with respect to the first object, selecting the smaller one of the lateral evasion distance left and lateral evasion distance right as a first ideal lateral evasion distance, and determining a first ideal evasion trajectory on which the vehicle passes the object depending on the first ideal lateral evasion distance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
  • B60W 10/184 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with wheel brakes
  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
  • B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
  • B60W 30/095 - Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision

64.

ULTRASOUND SENSOR WITH SWITCHABLE NOTCH FILTER

      
Application Number EP2023056551
Publication Number 2023/180133
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-15
Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Maurer, Philipp
  • Walger, Martin

Abstract

FFF) when receiving the ultrasound echoes. The invention further relates to an ultrasound detection system (50) with a plurality of ultrasound sensors (14) for detecting an environment (24), in particular an environment (24) of a vehicle (10), based on sensor information provided by the ultrasound sensors (14), having a plurality of ultrasound sensors (14), which are connected to one another via a data connection (18), wherein one of the ultrasound sensors (14) is configured as a master (M), in order to receive and process the sensor information from at least one further ultrasound sensor (14) configured as a slave (S), in order to detect the environment (24) of the vehicle (10), wherein the ultrasound sensors (14) are configured as described above. In addition, the invention relates to a driving support system (12) having at least one ultrasound sensor (14) for providing sensor information, and a control device (16), wherein the at least one ultrasound sensor (14) and the control device (16) are connected to one another via a data connection (18), and the control device (16) is configured to receive and process the sensor information from the at least one ultrasound sensor (14), in order to detect the environment (24) of the vehicle (10), wherein the at least one ultrasound sensor (14) is configured as described above.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/526 - Receivers
  • G01S 7/537 - Counter measures or counter-counter-measures, e.g. jamming, anti-jamming
  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

65.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A CONTACTLESS DETECTION DEVICE FOR MONITORING AT LEAST ONE MONITORING REGION, DETECTION DEVICE, AND VEHICLE HAVING AT LEAST ONE DETECTION DEVICE

      
Application Number 18021042
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-02
First Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Vanaev, Alexander

Abstract

A method for operating a contactlessly operating detection device for monitoring at least one monitoring area is described. In the method, transmission signals are successively sent into at least one monitoring area. Transmitted signals which are reflected in the monitoring area are received with the detection device, brought into a form to be processed with an evaluation device, and processed as received signals. Some of the signals are allocated to at least one signal block. Information about the monitoring area is determined from some of the received signals. Some of the received signals that follow one another in time are allocated to at least one received signal block at the receiving end of the detection device, independent of any allocations of transmission signals at the transmitting end of the detection device. Some of the received signals of the received signal blocks are subjected to signal processing in blocks.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 13/04 - Systems determining presence of a target
  • G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
  • G01S 7/35 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of non-pulse systems

66.

BLIND-SPOT WARNING

      
Application Number 18019920
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-02
First Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Courtois, Maxime
  • Costini, Nicolas

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensor arrangement (12), in particular for use for a driving assistance system of a vehicle (10), having a plurality of ultrasonic sensors (14) which are arranged along at least a front (20) and/or a rear (22) of the vehicle (10), wherein the ultrasonic sensors (14) are divided into a group (26) of right-hand ultrasonic sensors (14) and a group (24) of left-hand ultrasonic sensors (14), and the sensor arrangement (12) has asymmetric operation in which the ultrasonic sensors (14) in one group (24, 26) of ultrasonic sensors (14) at least partially have a lower receiving sensitivity than corresponding ultrasonic sensors (14) in the other group (26, 24) of ultrasonic sensors (14). The invention also relates to a method for operating such a sensor arrangement (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 15/87 - Combinations of sonar systems

67.

DOOR PROTECTION CONTROL SYSTEM, DOOR PROTECTION SYSTEM, MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD

      
Application Number EP2023055821
Publication Number 2023/174766
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-08
Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hallek, Michael
  • Luca, Razvan

Abstract

The invention relates to a door protection control system (100) for detecting an obstacle (9) in a pivot region (10) of a lateral door (4) of a motor vehicle (1) with multiple ultrasonic sensors (2) attached underneath or arranged below a lateral door of the motor vehicle and a camera device (6) with at least one section of the pivot region (10) in the field of vision thereof, comprising: a camera control unit (15) which captures an image of the pivot region (10) using the camera device (6) and carries out an object identification on the captured image; an ultrasonic control unit (16) which carries out a distance measurement in the pivot region (10) of the lateral door (4) using the ultrasonic sensors (2); and a door protection control unit (17) which determines, based on a result of the object identification and based on a result of the distance measurement, whether there is an actual obstacle (9) in the pivot region (10) of the lateral door (4), and in the event of there being the actual obstacle (8), said door protection control unit generates a signal which indicates the presence of the actual obstacle (9).

IPC Classes  ?

68.

COMPENSATION FOR AN ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER WITH A VARIABLE COMPENSATION INDUCTANCE

      
Application Number 18019339
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-28
First Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Maurer, Philipp
  • Hafner, Bastian
  • Frintz, Thomas

Abstract

An ultrasonic transducer having a piezoelectric element for use on a vehicle is disclosed. The transducer has a control and evaluation circuit for generating a control voltage for the piezoelectric element, which generates and emits an ultrasonic signal based on the control voltage, and for outputting an output signal on the basis of an echo signal received at the piezoelectric element. A gyrator circuit is included for providing a compensation inductance for adapting the control and evaluation circuit, for compensating for a parasitic connection capacitance of the piezoelectric element. The gyrator circuit has a variable compensation inductance. A method for compensating for an ultrasonic transducer having a piezoelectric element for adapting a reception sensitivity is also disclosed. The method involves recording a measurement variable for adapting the reception sensitivity, and compensating for the ultrasonic transducer by changing the compensation inductance of the gyrator circuit based on the recorded measurement variable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/52 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G01S 7/529 - Gain of receiver varied automatically during pulse-recurrence period
  • G01S 15/10 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves
  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • B06B 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy

69.

METHOD FOR DETECTING OBJECTS IN A VEHICLE DETECTION FIELD COMPRISING AN INTERIOR AND AN OUTER REGION OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 17793148
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-01-12
First Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Garcia-Rus, Enmanuel

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for detecting objects in a first vehicle detection field (10a), which comprises an interior (12) and an outer region (14) of a vehicle (16), by means of a first sensor unit (18a) of the vehicle (16). The method comprises the following steps: Detecting an object in the outer region (14) of the first vehicle detection field (10a) with the first sensor unit (18a) as first detection data; detecting an object in the interior (12) of the first vehicle detection field (10a) with the first sensor unit (18a) as second detection data; and processing the first and second detection data in a computing unit. The invention also relates to a corresponding detection system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles

70.

CLOUD-BASED DETERMINATION OF A CURRENT SPEED LIMIT

      
Application Number EP2023054271
Publication Number 2023/165845
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-21
Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Meyer, Thorsten

Abstract

The invention relates to a cloud-based method for determining a current speed limit for a vehicle (10), comprising the steps of: receiving position information from the vehicle (10), ascertaining a map position corresponding to the position information on the basis of a highway database (34) of a cloud server (30), ascertaining a next fork in the road (44) along a first, currently used route (46) on the basis of the current map position and the highway database (34) of the cloud server (30), ascertaining a first speed limit for the first route (46) up to the fork in the road (44) on the basis of the highway database (34) of the cloud server (30), ascertaining a second speed limit for at least one optional, second route (48) that connects to the fork in the road (44) on the basis of the highway database (34) of the cloud server (30), and sending the first speed limit and the at least one second speed limit to the vehicle (10) together with an identification of the corresponding second route (48). The invention also relates to a cloud server (30) for determining a current speed limit for a vehicle (10) which is designed to carry out the above method. The invention further relates to a corresponding driving assistance system (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • B60W 30/14 - Cruise control

71.

CAMERA DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE, VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CAMERA DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023053716
Publication Number 2023/165811
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-15
Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Holy, Jan
  • Meyer, Thorsten
  • Peyrot, Donald
  • Patil, Deepak

Abstract

A camera device (3) for a vehicle (1), comprising: a housing (4) including, with respect to an installed state in the vehicle (1), an upper part (5) and a lower part (6) attached to each other, and an imaging module (16) accommodated at least partially in the housing (4) and including an objective (17), an image sensor unit (18) arranged so as to intersect an optical axis (A) of the objective (17) and a printed circuit board (19) on which the image sensor unit (18) is mounted, wherein the objective (17) and the printed circuit board (19) are each attached to the upper part (5) of the housing (4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
  • H04N 23/51 - Housings
  • H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
  • B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
  • B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

72.

IMPROVED OVERTAKING MANEUVER FOR OVERTAKING A PRECEDING THIRD PARTY VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023053723
Publication Number 2023/165812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-15
Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Nardelli, Graziano

Abstract

The present invention refers to a method for performing pre-boost acceleration prior to overtaking a preceding third party vehicle (34) driving on a road (26) with multiple driving lanes (28, 30, 32) for driving in a forward driving direction (34) with an ego vehicle (10), wherein the ego vehicle (10) is following the preceding third party vehicle (36) on an ego lane (28) with an initial distance (d) to the ego vehicle (10), comprising the steps of detecting third party vehicles (38) on the neighboring driving lane (30), determining an acceleration profile with an acceleration phase for accelerating the ego vehicle (10) compared to the preceding third party vehicle (36) on the ego lane (28) while following the preceding third party vehicle (36), wherein an acceleration of the acceleration phase is determined based on the detection of third party vehicles (38) on the neighboring driving lane (30), a maximum acceleration value and a maximum change of acceleration, receiving a trigger for performing the pre-boost acceleration prior to overtaking the preceding third party vehicle (36) driving on the ego lane (28) using the neighboring driving lane (30), and performing the pre-boost acceleration according to the determined acceleration profile. The present invention also refers to a driving support system (12) for use in an ego vehicle (10) for following a preceding third party vehicle (36), in particular for performing adaptive cruise control, when driving on a road (26) with multiple driving lanes (28, 30, 32) for driving in a forward driving direction (34) of the ego vehicle (10), wherein the driving support system (12) is adapted to perform the method for pre-boost acceleration prior to overtaking a preceding third party vehicle (34) according to the above method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 30/14 - Cruise control
  • B60W 30/16 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle
  • B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators

73.

TRANSMISSION DEVICE OF AN OPTICAL DETECTION DEVICE, DETECTION DEVICE, VEHICLE, AND METHOD

      
Application Number 18018190
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-20
First Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krause, Jonas
  • Parl, Christoph
  • Beuth, Thorsten
  • Loginenko, Oleg

Abstract

The invention relates to a transmission device (22) of an optical detection device (12) for monitoring at least one monitoring region (14) for objects (18) using electromagnetic transmission signals (28). The invention also relates to a detection device (12), to a vehicle (10), and to a method for operating the optical detection device (12). The transmission device (22) comprises at least one signal source (32), by means of which electromagnetic transmission signals (28) can be generated, and at least one signal influencing device (34), by means of which the electromagnetic transmission signals (28) can be influenced. The at least one signal influencing device (34) has at least two different optical diffuser regions (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) which are arranged adjacently to one another when viewed at least in a direction transverse to the optical axis (36) of the at least one signal source (32) and which have different scattering properties with respect to the electromagnetic transmission signals (28).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

74.

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A LENGTH OF AN OBJECT, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM AND ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18020368
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-02
First Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hassaan, Muhammad Nassef Abdelkader
  • Bariant, Jean Francois

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating an assistance system (2), in which an object (9) is detected and the object (9) is classified for further evaluation by means of an electronic computing device (5), wherein the classification is taken as a basis for predefining a first length (L) of the object (9), and wherein additionally the object (9) is captured by means of a camera (4), evaluated and classified and a second length (L) of the object (9) is determined and the classification and the second length (L) are transmitted to the electronic computing device (5), wherein the predefined first length (L) is adapted on the basis of the second length (L) to produce a current length (L) and a limited Kalman filter (7) is used to update the current length (L), the limitation of the Kalman filter (7) being predefined by the classification determined by means of the camera (4). The invention also relates to a computer program product, a computer-readable storage medium and an assistance system (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes
  • G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06V 10/84 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using probabilistic graphical models from image or video features, e.g. Markov models or Bayesian networks

75.

CHECKING THE POSITIONING OF AN ULTRASONIC SENSOR ON A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18026449
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-02
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Haag, Fabian

Abstract

A method for checking the positioning of an ultrasonic sensor installed in a mounting on the vehicle is disclosed. The method involves localizing a reference object in the detection region of the ultrasonic sensor, emitting at least one first ultrasonic pulse with a first ultrasonic frequency, receiving at least one first echo signal at the first ultrasonic frequency, emitting at least one second ultrasonic pulse with a second ultrasonic frequency, receiving at least one second echo signal at the second ultrasonic frequency, ascertaining the ratio of echo amplitudes of the reference object in the at least one first and second echo signal, and outputting an incorrect positioning of the ultrasonic sensor if the ratio of echo amplitudes in the reference object in the at least one first and second echo signal deviates from the ratio for a correct positioning of the ultrasonic sensor by at least one specified threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 7/527 - Extracting wanted echo signals
  • G01S 15/86 - Combinations of sonar systems with lidar systems; Combinations of sonar systems with systems not using wave reflection

76.

METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING A REPLACEMENT TRAJECTORY, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, PARKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18014564
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-29
First Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Prinzhausen, Stefanie
  • Langer, Cedric
  • Guechai, Wael
  • Fuchs, Fabian
  • Gaim, Wolfgang
  • Bhadgaonkar, Sharad Shivajirao
  • Ewald, Stefan

Abstract

A method for determining a replacement trajectory for a vehicle operated in an autonomous driving mode is disclosed. The method involves receiving a predefined trajectory with a first section and a second section that are linked to one another at a travel direction turning point, wherein a travel direction of the first section is different from that of the second section, receiving a sensor signal indicative of surroundings of the vehicle, detecting an obstacle in the surroundings on the basis of the received sensor signal, calculating at least one collision point on the predefined trajectory at which a collision occurs between the vehicle and the obstacle, and ascertaining the replacement trajectory based on the at least one calculated collision point. The replacement trajectory connects a starting point, located before the collision point, to an end point on the predefined trajectory, located after the collision point, while avoiding the collision.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 30/06 - Automatic manoeuvring for parking
  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions

77.

FAULT DETECTION FOR AN ELECTRONIC PROCESSING CIRCUIT COMPRISING AN ARITHMETIC LOGICAL UNIT

      
Application Number EP2023052130
Publication Number 2023/148119
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-30
Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gruenwaldt, Mauricio
  • Svejda, Jaromir

Abstract

An electronic processing circuit (1) comprises an arithmetic logical unit, ALU, (7) which is configured to carry out a predefined ALU-operation and a watchdog module (8), which is configured to read out a value from a storage location (12) of the electronic processing circuit (1) and to initiate a predefined safety action, if the read out value differs from a predefined target value. The electronic processing circuit (1) comprises at least one software module, which is configured to transform an output of the ALU-operation into a transformed output by carrying out a predefined transformation, wherein the transformed output matches the target value, if the output of the ALU-operation corresponds to a predefined expected result of the ALU-operation, and to write the transformed output to the storage location (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 11/07 - Responding to the occurrence of a fault, e.g. fault tolerance
  • G06F 11/22 - Detection or location of defective computer hardware by testing during standby operation or during idle time, e.g. start-up testing

78.

INPUT APPARATUS FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023051172
Publication Number 2023/143990
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-19
Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Staude, Sascha
  • Salem, Hadeer
  • Raimondo, Enrico
  • Intini, Onofrio
  • Vajda, Norbert
  • Gelencser, Jozsef
  • Froehlich, Zoltan
  • Le-Guelvouit, Valentin
  • Mihalka, Peter
  • Maier, Walter

Abstract

The invention relates to an input apparatus (5) for a motor vehicle (1) and to a motor vehicle (1) comprising the input apparatus (5), wherein the input apparatus (5) has: a housing (7); an actuating device (8) which is mounted movably in relation to the housing (7) in an actuating direction (9); four bearing elements (10) by means of which the actuating device (8) can be moved in the actuating direction (9) relative to the housing (7), wherein two of the bearing elements (10) in each case are arranged offset from one another in the actuating direction (9) and form a bearing element pair and the two bearing element pairs are arranged offset from one another in a transverse direction to the actuating direction (9); and a damping element (11) by means of which a movement of the actuating device (8) in the actuating direction (9) can be damped. The input apparatus (5) has two coupling elements (12) and each bearing element (10) of one bearing element pair is connected via the relevant coupling element (12) to a bearing element (10) of the other bearing element pair so that tilting of the actuating device (8) relative to the housing (7) is prevented.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs

79.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A MULTI-RANGE RADAR SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023051743
Publication Number 2023/144173
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-25
Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sturm, Christian
  • Vanaev, Alexander

Abstract

A method for operating a radar system (12) for a vehicle (10), a radar system (12) and a vehicle (10) are described. In the method, the radar system (12) is used to carry out at least one radar measurement, within the scope of which at least one radar signal is transmitted by means of at least one transmission antenna element of at least one transmission antenna arrangement of the radar system (12) and a reception readiness for possible radar echo signals based on the at least one radar signal is established for at least one receiver antenna element of at least one receiver antenna arrangement of the radar system (12), with the at least one transmission antenna element being controlled according to at least one control scheme. It is no later than at the start of the at least one radar measurement that a basic control scheme for the radar system (12), specified depending on a use purpose of the radar system (12) on the vehicle (10), is set for at least one measurement mode of the radar system (12), with the basic control scheme being used to adjust a basic main beam axis (42) of the at least one transmission antenna arrangement to the use purpose of the radar system (12) and the at least one radar measurement being carried out on the basis of the basic control scheme.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/48 - Indirect determination of position data using multiple beams at emission or reception
  • G01S 13/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systems; Analogous systems

80.

RADAR SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE, VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A RADAR SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023051604
Publication Number 2023/144107
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-24
Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sturm, Christian
  • Sit, Yoke Leen

Abstract

The invention describes a radar system (12) for a vehicle (10), a vehicle, and a method for operating a radar system (12). The radar system (12) comprises at least one transmitting antenna arrangement that has at least one transmitting antenna element (Tx) for transmitting radar signals, at least one receiving antenna arrangement that has at least one receiving antenna element (Rx) for receiving radar echo signals, and at least one control and capture device (36) for controlling at least the transmitting antenna elements (Tx) and for capturing radar echo signals received with the at least one receiving antenna element (Rx), wherein the radar system (12) has at least one adjustment means (38) with at least one control scheme (44, 46) for adjusting at least one main beam axis of the at least one transmitting antenna arrangement. The at least one adjustment means (38) has at least two basic control schemes (44, 46) for different adjustments of the at least one main beam axis in at least one measurement mode of the radar system (12) and at least one intended purpose specification means (44, 48) for specifying one of the at least two basic control schemes (44) on the basis of an intended purpose of the radar system (12) in at least one measurement mode of the radar system (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01S 13/91 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for traffic control
  • G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systems; Analogous systems

81.

A METHOD FOR DETERMINING A POSITION AND A FORCE OF A FINGER PRESS ON A TOUCH SURFACE AND AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONFIGURED TO PERFORM THE METHOD

      
Application Number EP2023051064
Publication Number 2023/139088
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-18
Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Elmasry, Omar

Abstract

A method for determining a position and a force of a finger press on a touch surface of an electronic device, at least two force sensors, and a memory, in which a respective regression model is stored for each of the at least two force sensors which describes a relation between a force applied to the touch surface on a specific position and a respective signal detected by a respective force sensor comprises the following steps: a) generating a plurality of hypotheses points each being a state of random force and position on the touch surface; b) querying each of the regression models to obtain a model based value for a respective one of the plurality of hypotheses points; c) respectively calculating a probability that the model based value for a respective one of the at least two force sensors is correct; d) multiplying the respective probabilities to obtain a respective weight for each of the plurality of hypotheses points; e) resampling the plurality of hypotheses points based on the respective weight; f) changing the resampled plurality of hypotheses points to obtain a changed resampled plurality of hypotheses points; g) repeating steps b) to f) a number of times until a predetermined condition is fulfilled, and h) averaging the positions and random forces of the hypotheses and determining the position at which the touch surface is pressed and the force with which the touch surface is pressed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
  • G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

82.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A PARKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, PARKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A PRODUCTION FACILITY

      
Application Number EP2023050607
Publication Number 2023/135196
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-12
Publication Date 2023-07-20
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Schrepfer, Joerg

Abstract

A method for operating a parking assistance system (110) of a vehicle (100, 101, 102) during production of the vehicle (100, 101, 102) in a production facility (200) is proposed. The parking assistance system (110) is configured for autonomously following a predetermined trajectory (TR, TR1, TR2) with the vehicle (100, 101, 102) depending on received sensor signals. The method comprises the steps of: A) receiving (S10) a predetermined trajectory (TR, TR1, TR2) from a unit (217) external to the parking assistance system (110), B) activating (S11) the parking assistance system (110), C) receiving (S12) a sensor signal indicative of surroundings of the vehicle (100, 101, 102) from a sensor (120) arranged on the vehicle (100, 101, 102), and D) instigating (S13) travel of the vehicle (100, 101, 102) along the predetermined trajectory (TR, TR1, TR2) depending on the received sensor signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
  • B62D 65/18 - Transportation, conveyor or haulage systems specially adapted for motor vehicle or trailer assembly lines
  • G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems

83.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE, COMPUTER PROGRAM, CONTROL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2022084900
Publication Number 2023/110601
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-08
Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • George, Ashwin-Dayal
  • Nabil, Ashraf

Abstract

A method for operating a vehicle (1), comprising the steps: a) receiving (S1) sensor data (S) of a sensor system (3) of the vehicle (1), b) detecting (S2) an absence of lane markings based on the sensor data (S), c) transmitting (S3) instructions (B) to a human machine interface (17) of the vehicle (1) to prompt a driver of the vehicle (1) to drive to a perceived center line (18) of a lane (11), d) determining (S5) a virtual lane (23) based on the perceived center line (18) to which the driver has driven, and e) performing (S6) a lane keeping assistant function to keep the vehicle (1) on the virtual lane (23).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
  • B60W 30/12 - Lane keeping
  • B60W 30/165 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle automatically following the path of a preceding lead vehicle, e.g. "electronic tow-bar"
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention

84.

QUANTIFICATION OF THE AGEING OF AN ENVIRONMENT SENSOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022084920
Publication Number 2023/110606
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-08
Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Huber, Marc

Abstract

The invention relates to an environment sensor system (2) comprising a detector unit (4) which is designed to detect electromagnetic waves from an environment of the environment sensor system (2) during a sequence of successive detection periods and to generate detector signals on the basis thereof. A processing unit (5, 6) of the environment sensor system (2) is designed to generate, based on the detector signals, for each detection period a sensor data set representing the environment of the environment sensor system (2) and to detect, based on the sensor data sets, an object in the environment and to track the object for a portion of the sequence of detection periods. The processing unit (5, 6) is designed: to establish that the object cannot be detected according to a predefined detection condition based on a sensor data set of a further detection period following the portion of the sequence; to determine a maximum distance of the object from the environment sensor system (2) during the portion of the sequence; to determine a measure of ageing of the environment sensor system (2) based on the maximum distance; and to store said measure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

85.

PARKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, MOTORIZED TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE, AND METHOD

      
Application Number EP2022085819
Publication Number 2023/110998
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-14
Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Stroh, Matthias Johannes Helmut

Abstract

The invention relates to a parking assistance system (130) for a motorized two-wheeled vehicle (100). The parking assistance system (130) is designed to autonomously control the two-wheeled vehicle (100) and comprises: - a receiving unit (132) for receiving an environment sensor signal indicating an environment (200) of the two-wheeled vehicle (100) and for receiving a driving-state sensor signal indicating a driving state of the two-wheeled vehicle (100); - a locating unit (134) for determining a current position (P0) of the two-wheeled vehicle (100) in accordance with the received environment sensor signal and/or the received driving-state sensor signal; - a providing unit (136) for providing a predetermined trajectory (TR) connecting a starting position (P1) to a target position (P2); and - a control unit (138) for carrying out an autonomous parking operation with the two-wheeled vehicle (100) in accordance with the received environment sensor signal, the received driving-state sensor signal, the determined current position (P0) and the predetermined trajectory (TR); wherein the autonomous parking operation comprises autonomous travel of the two-wheeled vehicle (100) from the determined current position (P0) of the two-wheeled vehicle (100) to the target position (P2) along the predetermined trajectory (TR).

IPC Classes  ?

86.

FIRST HOUSING PART FOR A HOUSING FOR A DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE, HOUSING, DEVICE, VEHICLE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2022083962
Publication Number 2023/110413
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-01
Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Cywinski, Thorsten
  • Gruber, Andreas
  • Raffero, Mattia

Abstract

The invention relates to a first housing part (20) for a housing (16) for a device (12) for a vehicle (10), in particular for a detection device, to a housing (16), to a device (12), to a vehicle (10), and to a method for mounting a device (12). The first housing part (20) comprises at least two holding portions (33) and at least one contact portion (24). At least one part of the at least one contact portion (24) extends between the at least two holding portions (33). At least one part of at least one contact surface (32) of the at least one contact portion (24), which part extends between at least two holding portions (33), has at least one curvature when the first housing part (20) is not mounted. The at least one part of the at least one contact portion (24) comprising the at least one curved contact surface (32) is elastic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle

87.

RADAR DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD TO PRODUCE A RADAR DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2022084566
Publication Number 2023/110535
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-06
Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sit, Yoke Leen
  • Krupinski, Kevin
  • Ossowska, Alicja
  • Manchala, Sarath

Abstract

The invention is concerned with a radar device (6) for a vehicle (1), the vehicle (1) with the radar device (6) and a method to produce the radar device (6). The radar device (6) comprises at least one antenna element (9) and a cover element (8). The cover element (8) is designed to transmit electromagnetic waves emitted and/or received by the at least one antenna element (9) through the cover element (8), the at least one antenna element (9) is a planar antenna printed at least indirectly on the cover element (8). The printing of the at least one antenna element (9) on the cover element (8) is preferably performed by three-dimensional printing. The cover element (8) is preferably a radar dome and/or a vehicle component of the vehicle (1), for example, a front area component (2) and/or a rear area component, particularly a bumper (3) and/or a headlamp (4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
  • H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
  • H01Q 1/40 - Radiating elements coated with, or embedded in, protective material
  • B60R 19/48 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects combined with, or convertible into, other devices or objects, e.g. bumpers combined with road brushes, bumpers convertible into beds
  • H01Q 9/04 - Resonant antennas

88.

RADAR DEVICE ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD TO PRODUCE A RADAR DEVICE ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2022084698
Publication Number 2023/110558
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-07
Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sit, Yoke Leen
  • Krupinski, Kevin

Abstract

The invention is concerned with a radar device arrangement (5) for a vehicle, the vehicle with the radar device arrangement (5) and a method to produce the radar device arrangement (5). The radar device arrangement (5) comprises a vehicle component (2) of the vehicle and a radar device. The radar device (6) comprises at least one antenna arrangement (9) and a cover element (8) designed to transmit electromagnetic waves emitted and/or received by the at least one antenna element (9) through the cover element (8). The vehicle component (2) and the cover element (8) are constructed in one piece so that a cover element surface (15) of the cover element (8) is integrated into a vehicle component surface of the vehicle component (2). Therefore, the cover element (8) is molded, preferably injection molded, into the vehicle component (2) of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
  • H01Q 1/40 - Radiating elements coated with, or embedded in, protective material
  • H01Q 1/42 - Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome
  • G01S 7/02 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

89.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, CONTROL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2022084899
Publication Number 2023/110600
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-08
Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • George, Ashwin-Daya
  • Ghaly, Youssef-Aziz
  • Nabil, Ashraf

Abstract

(Method for operating a vehicle, computer program product, control system and vehicle) A method for operating a vehicle (1), comprising the steps: receiving (S1) sensor data (S) of a sensor system (3) of the vehicle (1), detecting (S2) an absence of lane markings (11) and a presence of a preceding vehicle (13) based on the sensor data (S), determining (S3) a virtual lane (14, 14') based on a heading angle (α) of the preceding vehicle (13) and a lateral distance (L1) between the ego-vehicle (1) and the preceding vehicle (13) derived from the sensor data (S), and performing (S4) a lane keeping assistant function to keep the ego-vehicle (1) on the virtual lane (14, 14').

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 30/12 - Lane keeping
  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle

90.

DETECTION DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2022085274
Publication Number 2023/110694
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-12
Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peyrot, Donald
  • Konopisky, Jan
  • Haebler, Peter
  • Beaudoin, Sylvain

Abstract

The invention is concerned with a detection device (2) for a vehicle (1) and the vehicle (1). The detection device (2) comprises a housing (9) incorporating a laser light source (10) and a light receiver (11) both arranged transversely to each other with respect to a main illumination direction (16) of light emitted by the laser light source (10) and covered by a transparent cover (13), the cover (13) and a light scattering element (12). The light scattering element (12) is arranged opposite the laser light source (10) on an outer side (17) of the cover (13) facing away from the housing (9) such that a coupling of the emitted light from the laser light source (10) to the light receiver (11) inside of the detection device (2), especially a propagation of the emitted light transversal to the main illumination direction (16) along the cover (13), is at least reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

91.

METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, PARKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2022085275
Publication Number 2023/110695
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-12
Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kavungal Anat, Raman
  • Hoerer, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a parking assistance system (110) for a vehicle (100). The parking assistance system (110) is configured for autonomous control of the vehicle (100). The method comprises the steps of: receiving (S1) a plurality of sensor signals from a corresponding plurality of environment sensors (122, 124, 126, 128, 131, 132, 133) arranged on the vehicle (100), wherein the respective sensor signal is indicative of obstacles (300) located in a specific region (102, 104, 106, 108) in an area surrounding the vehicle (100), and wherein a first number of sensor signals is indicative for a first side region (106) of the vehicle (100) and a second number of sensor signals is indicative for a second side region (108) of the vehicle (100), opposite the first side region (106); determining (S2) whether an obstacle (300) is located in the first and/or second side region (106, 108), depending on the first and/or second number of received sensor signals; determining (S3) a path (TR) for the vehicle (100), which runs through the first or the second side region (106, 108), if it is determined that the respective side region (106, 108) is free of obstacles (300), and initiating (S4) autonomous driving along the determined path (TR).

IPC Classes  ?

92.

METHOD FOR COMPUTATIONAL NOISE COMPENSATION, ULTRASOUND SENSOR SYSTEM, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2022083834
Publication Number 2023/104603
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-30
Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Salomon, Sylvio

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for computational noise compensation for an ultrasound sensor system (7) of a motor vehicle, comprising the following steps: a) acquiring (S1) a plurality of reference signal representations (101, 102, 103) at different times, in each case by transmitting an ultrasound transmission signal using an ultrasound sensor (2) of the ultrasound sensor system (7) and receiving an ultrasound received signal using the same ultrasound sensor (2) or another ultrasound sensor (2) of the ultrasound system (7); b) storing (S2) the plurality of reference signal representations (101, 102, 103); d) acquiring (S4) a measurement signal representation (20) by transmitting an ultrasound transmission signal using the ultrasound sensor (2) and receiving an ultrasound received signal using the same or another ultrasound sensor (2); e) selecting (S5) one of the stored reference signal representations (101); and f) generating (S6) a noise-compensated measurement signal representation (30) by subtracting the selected reference signal representation (101) from the acquired measurement signal representation (20). The invention also relates to an ultrasound system (7) which is designed to carry out the method, and to a motor vehicle (1) having the ultrasound system (7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/52 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

93.

METHOD FOR SURVEYING THE SURROUNDINGS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2022083997
Publication Number 2023/104617
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-01
Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Starkloff, Henrik
  • Walz, Andreas
  • Mohamed, Mohamed Elamir
  • Hallek, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for surveying the surroundings of a motor vehicle (1) comprising a number of ultrasonic transceivers (2). The method comprises: a) actuating (S1) the number of ultrasonic transceivers (2) to emit ultrasonic transmission signals into the surroundings of the motor vehicle (1) and receive ultrasonic reception signals (7) from the surroundings of the motor vehicle (1); b) identifying (S2) a plurality of ultrasonic echoes (8) in the received ultrasonic reception signals (7) and recording a relevant echo signal representation (9) for each of the identified ultrasonic echoes (8); c) determining (S3) a classification (32, 33) of each of the plurality of echo signal representations (9) as a reflection of the ultrasonic transmission signal on a punctiform object (10) or as a reflection of the ultrasonic transmission signal on a linear object (11); and d) generating (S4) a number of object features (18, 19) which indicate a relevant object (10, 11) in the surroundings of the motor vehicle (1) on the basis of the plurality of ultrasonic echoes (8), taking into account the classifications (32, 33) of the plurality of echo signal representations (9).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/539 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation; Target signature; Target cross-section
  • G01S 7/527 - Extracting wanted echo signals
  • G01S 15/10 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves
  • G01S 15/46 - Indirect determination of position data
  • G01S 15/87 - Combinations of sonar systems
  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 15/89 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging

94.

DISTANCE MEASUREMENT BASED ON AN INDIRECT TIME-OF-FLIGHT TECHNIQUE

      
Application Number EP2022084361
Publication Number 2023/104691
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-05
Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Malik, Waqas
  • Garcia-Rus, Enmanuel
  • Michael, Johannes
  • Zhang, Xiaofeng

Abstract

According to a method for distance measurement, light is emitted and a reflected part is detected. A first and a second energy value (E2) of the reflected part detected during a first and a second measurement interval (21a, 22a, 23a, 24a) are determined, wherein a duration of the measurement intervals (21a, 22a, 23a, 24a) is given by an integration time and the first energy value (E1) fulfils a predefined saturation condition. A first further energy value (E1 ') of the reflected part detected during a first further measurement interval (26a, 27a, 28a, 29a) is determined, whose duration is shorter than the integration time. An energy value for the first measurement interval (21a, 22a, 23a, 24a) is estimated depending on the first further energy value (E1 ') and a distance is determined depending on the estimated energy value (eE1) and the second energy value (E2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/93 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 7/4912 - Receivers

95.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE, COMPUTER PROGRAM, CONTROL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2022084511
Publication Number 2023/104764
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-06
Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Nardelli, Graziano

Abstract

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IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 40/072 - Curvature of the road
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
  • B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle

96.

OPTICAL VEHICLE ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR, VEHICLE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number EP2022084005
Publication Number 2023/104619
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-01
Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hejduk, Michal
  • Kadubec, Vit

Abstract

An optical vehicle environmental sensor (4) comprises: a housing (5) and a multi-layered circuit board (6) accommodated in the housing (5). The multi-layered circuit board (6) comprises: a microoptics layer (10) comprising a number of microoptical elements (18-20) and an electronic layer (9) comprising a number of light sensing elements (12-14). Each of the light sensing elements (12-14) is arranged in a light path of incident light (15-17) that has passed through an associated one of the number of microoptical elements (18-20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 31/0203 - Containers; Encapsulations
  • B60S 1/08 - Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven
  • H01L 31/173 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof structurally associated with, e.g. formed in or on a common substrate with, one or more electric light sources, e.g. electroluminescent light sources, and electrically or optically coupled thereto the semiconductor device sensitive to radiation being controlled by the light source or sources the light sources and the devices sensitive to radiation all being semiconductor devices characterised by at least one potential or surface barrier formed in, or on, a common substrate

97.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A LIDAR SYSTEM, LIDAR SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE LIDAR SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022083563
Publication Number 2023/099426
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-29
Publication Date 2023-06-08
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Parl, Christoph
  • Beuth, Thorsten

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a lidar system, in particular a lidar system for a vehicle, to a lidar system, and to a vehicle. In the method, at least one optical beam is transmitted into at least one monitored region by at least one transmission device, and at least one optical beam reflected on at least one object present in the at least one monitored region is received by at least one receiving region of at least one receiving device and is converted into at least one reception variable. At least one piece of object information relating to at least one object reflecting the optical beam is ascertained from at least one reception variable. At least one optical beam is transmitted with an intensity distribution (36) which is defined over the beam profile. At least two beam profile sections of the beam profile of the at least one optical beam are imaged onto at least two adjacent receiving regions, received by the respective receiving regions, and converted into respective reception variables. The at least one optical beam is transmitted into the at least two beam profile sections with different intensities (40a, 40b, 40c).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

98.

METHOD FOR ALIGNING AT LEAST TWO COMPONENTS OF AN OPTICAL DEVICE, SAID COMPONENTS INTERACTING IN AN OPTICALLY FUNCTIONAL MANNER, OPTICAL DEVICE, AND VEHICLE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE OPTICAL DEVICE FOR MONITORING AT LEAST ONE MONITORED REGION

      
Application Number EP2022082929
Publication Number 2023/099301
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-23
Publication Date 2023-06-08
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beuth, Thorsten
  • Niestoruk, Lukasz
  • Parl, Christoph

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for aligning at least two components (26, 28, 34, 42, 46) of an optical device (12) relative to each other, said components interacting in an optically functional manner, to an optical device (12), and to a vehicle (10). According to the method, the actual state (AZ) of the optical device (12) is ascertained, said actual state characterizing the alignment of the at least two optical components (26, 28, 34, 42, 46), and the alignment of the at least two optical components (26, 28, 34, 42, 46) is adjusted on the basis of the at least one ascertained actual state (AZ). The method is used to align at least two optical components (26, 28, 34, 42, 46) of an optical device (12) in the form of a lidar system (12), said components interacting in a functional manner. At least one optical beam (30) is transmitted into at least one monitored region (16) by means of at least one optical transmission device (20) of the lidar system (12). At least one optical beam (30) which is reflected in the at least one monitored region (16) is received by means of at least one of at least two optical receiving regions (46) of the lidar system (12), said receiving regions being arranged along an imaginary receiving region axis, and is converted into at least one actual illumination variable (62) which characterizes an actual illumination state (AZ) with respect to the illumination of the at least one optical receiving region (46) by means of the at least one reflected optical beam (30). The alignment of the at least two optical components (26, 28, 34, 42, 46) relative to each other is adjusted by means of at least one adjusting device (40) of the lidar system (12) on the basis of the at least one actual illumination variable (62).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements

99.

ULTRASONIC SENSOR, MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE ULTRASONIC SENSOR

      
Application Number EP2022083762
Publication Number 2023/099518
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-30
Publication Date 2023-06-08
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hafner, Bastian
  • Maurer, Philipp
  • Haag, Fabian Hermann

Abstract

The invention relates to an ultrasonic sensor (3, 31-34) for a motor vehicle (1), comprising a membrane assembly (5) for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic signals (13). A passive damping element (11) is arranged on an inner side of the membrane assembly (5). An actuator (12) is arranged on an inner side of the passive damping element (11), which actuator is configured to exert a force onto the passive damping element (1) as a function of an actuating signal applied to the actuator (12), which force modifies a mechanical coupling between the damping element (11) and the membrane assembly (5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction
  • G01H 11/08 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by detecting changes in electric or magnetic properties by electric means using piezoelectric devices
  • H04R 17/00 - Piezoelectric transducers; Electrostrictive transducers

100.

LATERAL BOUNDARY WARNING METHOD IN ASSISTED DRIVING

      
Application Number EP2022082776
Publication Number 2023/094370
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-22
Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor George, Ashwin Dayal

Abstract

The present invention refers to a method for generating a lateral boundary warning (54, 56) to a human driver of a vehicle (10) when approaching or crossing a lateral driving boundary (38, 40, 42), comprising the steps of receiving sensor information covering the environment (20) of the vehicle (10), identifying at least one lateral driving boundary (38, 40, 42) in the environment (20) of the vehicle (10) based on the received sensor information, determining a position of the at least one lateral driving boundary (38, 40, 42) relative to the vehicle (10) based on the received sensor information, and generating a lateral boundary warning (54, 56) based on the position of the at least one lateral driving boundary (38, 40, 42) relative to the vehicle (10) in at least one mirror device (26, 28, 30) of the vehicle (10). The present invention also refers to a driving support system (12) for a vehicle (10) for generating a lateral boundary warning (54, 56) to a human driver of the vehicle (10) when approaching or crossing a lateral driving boundary (38, 40, 42), which is adapted to perform the above method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 30/12 - Lane keeping
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
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