Visteon Global Technolgoies, Inc.

Gm Global Technolgoy Operations, Inc.

Ford Motor Company Limited

Mark Peter Friedrich

Gerald L Sielagoski

Sam G Rahaim

Stephen Mark Jackson

David R Petrucci

Gregg R Kittinger

Charles A Massoll

Douglas C Martin

Sam G Rahalm

Charlene A Goike

One general aspect includes a method of remote volume adjustment through a telematics unit of a vehicle, the method including: establishing a short-range wireless connection (SRWC), via the telematics unit, with a wireless device present within the interior of the vehicle; receiving, via the telematics unit, one or more commands to set a maximum volume level for the wireless device; and limiting, via the telematics unit, the audio output directed to the wireless device to the maximum volume level.

Volume limiting through a telematics unit

Methods and apparatus are provided for a video playback control system for a vehicle having a front cabin and a rear cabin. The apparatus can include at least one first display located in the front cabin, and at least one second display located in the rear cabin. The apparatus can also include a source of video data for display on the at least one first display and the at least one second display. The apparatus can include a control module that outputs a single still video frame or series of still video frames from a continuous video stream provided by the source of video data for display on the at least one first display.

Systems and methods for video playback control

In an adaptive speed control system for a vehicle, a method and system for controlling vehicle deceleration are provided. The method includes determining a speed of the vehicle, and setting a maximum allowed vehicle deceleration based on the vehicle speed determined. The system includes a receiver capable of receiving an input signal indicative of a speed of the vehicle, and a controller capable of setting a maximum allowed vehicle deceleration based on the vehicle speed.

Method and system for controlling vehicle deceleration in an adaptive speed control system based on vehicle speed

An automatic cruise control system and method for a host vehicle that includes a vehicle follow mode when the host vehicle detects an in-path vehicle and an auto-resume mode for accelerating to a driver set speed upon elimination of the in-path vehicle from the host vehicle path. The auto-resume mode includes a determination of the traffic density around the host vehicle and reduces the rate of acceleration for higher traffic densities.

Vehicle adaptive cruise control system and method

In an adaptive speed control system for a vehicle, a method and system for automatically adjusting a selected following interval for the vehicle based on driving conditions is provided. The method includes determining a driving surface coefficient of friction based on a driven wheel speed of the vehicle, and adjusting the selected following interval for the vehicle based on the driving surface coefficient of friction. The system includes a receiver capable of receiving a signal indicative of a driven wheel speed of the vehicle, and a controller capable of determining a driving surface coefficient of friction based on the driven wheel speed, and capable of adjusting the selected following interval for the vehicle based on the driving surface coefficient of friction.

Method and system for adjusting headway in an adaptive speed control system based on road surface coefficient of friction

In an adaptive vehicle speed control system, a method and system for controlling the speed of the vehicle while the vehicle is traversing a curved path. The method and system include determining a yaw acceleration of the vehicle, and determining a maximum allowed speed of the vehicle on the curved path based on the yaw acceleration. The method and system also include limiting the speed of the vehicle on the curved path to a value no greater than the maximum allowed vehicle speed.

Method and system for controlling vehicle speed based on vehicle yaw rate and yaw acceleration

In an adaptive vehicle speed control system, a method and system for controlling the speed of the vehicle while the vehicle is traversing a curved path. The method and system include sensing the yaw rate of the vehicle, determining the yaw acceleration based on the yaw rate, and determining a maximum allowed speed of the vehicle on the curved path based on the yaw rate and the yaw acceleration. The method and system also include limiting the speed of the vehicle on the curved path to a value no greater than the maximum allowed vehicle speed.

In an adaptive speed control system for a vehicle, a method and system are disclosed for providing a headway function to an adaptive speed control activation switch. The method includes determining whether the adaptive speed control activation switch has been actuated, and, if the adaptive speed control activation switch has been actuated, determining whether the adaptive speed control system is active. The method also includes, if the adaptive speed control system is active, controlling a headway function of the adaptive speed control system in response to the actuation of the adaptive speed control activation switch. The system includes a receiver capable of receiving an input signal indicative of the actuation of the adaptive speed control activation switch, and a controller capable of determining whether the adaptive speed control system is active if the adaptive speed control activation switch has been actuated. The controller is also capable of controlling a headway function of the adaptive speed control system in response to the actuation of the adaptive speed control activation switch if the adaptive speed control system is active.

Method and system for providing a headway function to an adaptive speed control activation switch

In an adaptive speed control system for a vehicle, a method and system for indicating a vehicle braking event to an operator of the vehicle. The method includes determining the occurrence of a vehicle braking event commanded by the adaptive speed control system, and activating a vehicle braking indicator in response to the occurrence of the vehicle baking event, where the vehicle braking indicator is perceptible by the vehicle operator. The system includes a vehicle braking indicator perceptible by the vehicle operator, and a controller capable of determining the occurrence of a vehicle braking event commanded by the adaptive speed control system and generating a vehicle braking event signal in response to the occurrence of the vehicle braking event, where the vehicle braking event signal is operative to activate the vehicle braking indicator.

Method and system for indicating vehicle braking in an adaptive speed control system

In an adaptive speed control system for a vehicle, a method and system are provided for controlling a speed of the vehicle while the vehicle is traversing a curved path. The method includes sensing a yaw rate of the vehicle, determining a yaw acceleration based on the yaw rate, and determining a maximum allowed speed of the vehicle on the curved path based on the yaw rate and the yaw acceleration, the maximum allowed speed being capable of varying continuously. The method also includes limiting the speed of the vehicle on the curved path to a value no greater than the maximum allowed vehicle speed. The system includes a sensor capable of sensing a yaw rate of the vehicle, and a controller capable of determining a yaw acceleration based on the yaw rate, and capable of determining a maximum allowed speed of the vehicle on the curved path based on the yaw rate and the yaw acceleration, the maximum allowed speed being capable of varying continuously. The controller of the system is also capable of limiting the speed of the vehicle on the curved path to a value no greater than the maximum allowed vehicle speed.

In an adaptive speed control system for a vehicle, a method and system for continued vehicle braking at a vehicle speed below a minimum operating speed threshold when a sensed target disappears. The method and system determine whether the vehicle speed is less than the minimum operating speed threshold, determine whether a sensed target has disappeared if the vehicle speed is less than the minimum operating speed threshold, and generate a phantom target having a range and range rate corresponding to a last known range and range rate, respectively, of the sensed target if the sensed target has disappeared. The method and system also control the vehicle speed based on the range and range rate of the phantom target.

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Clinton Township, MI, United States of America

Mark Peter Friedrich