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Valeo Schalter Und Sensoren Gmbh

Valeo Vision

Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Peugeot Citroen Automobiles Sa

Xavier Groult

Gary Chris Fulks

Timothy Allen Haerr

Douglas E Poole

Belen Alvarez

Frederic Vantalon

Siav Kuong Kouch

Frédéric Vantalon

Belen Alavarez

The present invention relates to a method for warning a driver of a motor vehicle () of an obstacle () present in a side area () next to a side flank () of the vehicle () with the help of a driver assistance system (), wherein during a motion of the vehicle () the obstacle () is detected by an ultrasonic sensor () stationarily arranged on a vehicle bumper (), before the obstacle () leaves a detection area () of the ultrasonic sensor () and enters the side area () next to the side flank (). After the obstacle () leaves the detection area () a current position of the obstacle () in the side area () relative to the vehicle () is estimated by the driver assistance system (), wherein the driver is warned by the driver assistance system () in dependency on a result of the estimation.

Method for warning a driver of a motor vehicle of an obstacle present in a side area next to a side flank of the vehicle and motor vehicle with a driver assistance system

The invention relates to a method for supporting a driver of a vehicle () in maneuvering the vehicle () on a driving route (), in particular when parking a vehicle () into or out of a parking space (), with the aid of a portable communication device (). At least one vehicle external sensor device () is provided which is arranged stationarily relative to the driving route (). The sensor device () captures data relating to the vehicle () located on the driving route () and wirelessly emits signals () comprising the captured data in such a way that same signals () reach the interior of the vehicle (). The signals () are received through the portable communication device (), and the data are output through the portable communication device (). The invention also relates to a system () as well as a portable communication device ().

Method and system for supporting a driver of a vehicle in manoeuvring the vehicle on a driving route and portable communication device

A device, program and method for monitoring the environment of a vehicle capable of moving according to a path. The device, program and method comprises the steps of calculating a plurality of critical levels of driving depending on detection sensors, parameters related to the vehicle and an obstacle being in the environment of the vehicle, determining if an obstacle is on the path of the vehicle and depending on the calculated critical levels of driving and determination of an obstacle on the path of the vehicle, making a decision concerning the braking of the vehicle.

Method for monitoring the environment of an automatic vehicle

A process for assisting the driving of a vehicle in a situation of following a queue. The vehicle is provided with a braking system and a plurality of sensors measuring values of variables defining an instantaneous state of the vehicle. The process includes the steps of: comparing the state of the vehicle with an entry state by testing a plurality of entry conditions; when the entry conditions are simultaneously verified, comparing the state of the vehicle with an exit state by testing a plurality of exit conditions; while at least one exit condition is not verified, generating a braking force value (F); and transmitting the value of the braking force generated as the target braking force (F) to the braking system.

Driving assistance function on following a queue of vehicles

A first vehicle autonomous brake-apply system includes a vehicle hydraulic brake assembly, a vacuum booster assembly operatively connected to the vehicle hydraulic brake assembly, a solenoid valve operatively connected to the vacuum booster assembly, and an automatic controller including an output signal operatively connected to the solenoid valve. A second system uses a lateral-acceleration-sensor assembly in place of the automatic controller. A third system includes a braking controller, an electrical braking device, and at least one distance sensor. A method for assisting driving of a vehicle includes applying a braking force to stop the vehicle before the vehicle strikes an obstacle whose distance to the vehicle is measured using at least one distance sensor.

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Xavier Groult