Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for controlling driving of a vehicle along a road. The method comprises the steps of: tracking (S1) one or more vehicles along the road ahead of said vehicle; determining (S2) a historic trail of the vehicle being tracked; and following (S3) a thus determined historic trail during driving of the vehicle. The present invention also relates to a system for controlling driving of a vehicle along a road. The present invention also relates to a vehicle. The present invention also relates to a computer program and a computer program product.
Abstract:
Method (400) and control unit (310) for predicting a path of a vehicle (100). The method (400) comprises measuring (402) velocity of the vehicle (100); measuring (403) steering wheel angle (α sw ); measuring (404) steering wheel angle rate (α´ sw) ; calculating (405) a future steering wheel angle (α sw ), based on the measured (403) steering wheel angle (α sw ) and the measured (404) steering wheel angle rate (α´ sw ); calculating (406) a future yaw rate (ω) of the vehicle (100) based on the measured (402) velocity of the vehicle (100) and the calculated future steering wheel angle (α sw ); extrapolating (407) a vehicle position of the vehicle (100) in a set of future time frames, based on the calculated (406) future yaw rate (ω) and the vehicle velocity; and predicting (408) the path of the vehicle (100) based on the extrapolated (407) vehicle positions in the set of future time frames.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a method for improving the operating efficiency of a vehicle during driving of a vehicle along a route of travel, wherein retardation of the vehicle by means of engine braking and/or coasting of the vehicle is taken into account. The method comprises the step of: continuously determining (S1 ) a velocity profile for the vehicle velocity resulting from engine braking and/or coasting of the vehicle as the basis for a comparison with target velocities associated with velocity-limiting factors occurring along the route of travel of the vehicle, wherein the step of continuously determining a velocity profile for the vehicle velocity resulting from engine braking and/or coasting of the vehicle comprises the step of continuously determining driving resistance along the route of travel of the vehicle during engine braking and/or coasting. The method further comprises the step of selecting the time for initiating retardation by means of engine braking and/or coasting of the vehicle in the event that the velocity profile resulting from engine braking and/or coasting is found to contain a target velocity in said comparison. The present invention also concerns a system method for improving the operating efficiency of a vehicle during driving of a vehicle along a route of travel. The present invention also concerns a motor vehicle. The present invention also concerns a computer program and a computer program product.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a slope feedback device for determining and presenting feedback to a driver of a vehicle, comprising a slope determining unit adapted to determine a slope profile of a slope passed by the vehicle, based upon output signals from a slope profile sensing means and driving sensing means to continuously sense and calculate a driver's driving activity during passage of a slope. The driving sensing means in addition continuously calculates a driving resistance force F res and a specific driving resistance point F res ≤o is determined, where the driving resistance force F res is less or equal to zero. The slope determining unit is further adapted to calculate for each F res ≤o a slope balance point P bal defined as the theoretical point where the gas should be released in order to balance consumed energy, by the vehicle, before said F res≤o and gained energy, by the vehicle, after said point, and to determine an optimal driving activity in dependence of P bal . The device further comprises a driving ability calculating means adapted to match the driving activity to the determined slope profile, and to generate a grade in dependence of how well the driving activity coincides with the optimal driving activity. The grade is further presented to the driver of the vehicle.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for facilitating driving of a vehicle along a road. The method comprises the steps of: tracking (S1) at least one vehicle along the road ahead of said vehicle; determining (S2) a historic trail of the vehicle being tracked; and taking (S3) a determined historic trail into consideration during driving of the vehicle. The present invention also relates to a system for facilitating driving of a vehicle along a road. The present invention also relates to a vehicle. The present invention also relates to a computer program and a computer program product.
Abstract:
Method (600) and control unit (310), for avoiding a potential collision between the vehicle (100) and a Vulnerable Road User, VRU (200). The method (600) comprises: predicting (601) a future path (t1, t2, t3) of the vehicle (100); detecting (602) the VRU (200) and the position of the VRU (200); determining (603) velocity of the detected (602) VRU (200); predicting (604) a future position (210) of the detected (602) VRU (200), based on the VRU position upon detection (602) and the determined (603) VRU velocity; and performing (607) an action for avoiding a collision, when the predicted (604) future position (210) of the VRU (200) is overlapping (220) the predicted (601) future path (t1, t2, t3) of the vehicle (100).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method to assess the risk of change of traffic lane during the driving of a leading vehicle on a roadway with at least two neighbouring traffic lanes, comprising the step: to detect (S1) the presence of vehicles that are approaching the leading vehicle from behind. The method further comprises the steps: to determine, based on specifications concerning the extent of a specified traffic lane in which the leading vehicle is being driven, the extent of at least one neighbouring traffic lane based on continuously determined reference positions at the leading vehicle relative to the said neighbouring traffic lane, in order to determine a risk zone extending a specified extent in the said neighbouring traffic lane backwards from the said leading vehicle, and to take (S3) the presence of vehicles that are approaching the leading vehicle from behind in the said risk zone as a basis for taking action during a change of traffic lane. The present invention relates also to a system to assess the risk of change of traffic lane during the driving of a leading vehicle on a roadway with at least two neighbouring traffic lanes, and a motor vehicle comprising such a system. The present invention relates also to a computer program and a computer program product.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a method for velocity adaptation during the forward travel of a motor vehicle, comprising the step of retarding the vehicle by means of the engine brake of the vehicle by eliminating accelerator depression or by means of free running to achieve a determined lower velocity at a desired position, comprising the steps of: determining (S1), based on current conditions regarding the forward travel of the vehicle, the retardation of the vehicle under the action of said engine brake or free running; and deciding (S2), based on said determination, a position of the vehicle at which said elimination of accelerator depression or activation of free running is to occur. The present invention also concerns a system for velocity adaptation during the forward travel of a motor vehicle. The present invention also concerns a motor vehicle. The present invention further concerns a computer program and a computer program product.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for generating and indicating of information on a displaying unit (5) that makes it easier for a driver of a vehicle to control/operate the vehicle more optimally in various driving situations, comprising a processing unit (1) for receiving, processing, storing and evaluating signals from various sensors and units located within or outside the vehicle, wherein the information represents various operating parameters for the vehicle, including the steps of determining (10) how the vehicle is actually driven in said driving situation, determining (11) how the vehicle might optimally be driven in said driving situation and comparing (12) how the vehicle was actually driven with the optimum possible in said driving situation. The invention is effected by the method steps of generating (13) a score value which represents how well the driver actually drove the vehicle in the specific driving situation and indicating (19, 21, 23), via said displaying unit (5), of a hint, a congratulation and/or a score value based on if the score value underpasses, exceeds or lies between predetermined limit values (G1, G2) for the actual driving situation.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for facilitating steering of a vehicle during driving along a road. The method comprises the steps of: detecting the yaw rate of the vehicle; modelling (230, G(z)) the yaw rate of the vehicle based upon the steering torque of the vehicle; comparing (240) the detected and modelled yaw rate. The method further comprises the steps of: determining the influence of external forces on the yaw rate based on said comparison of detected and modelled yaw rate; based upon the determined influence of external forces on the yaw rate determining (270) a compensation torque for compensating the steering torque of the vehicle; and compensating the steering torque based upon said determined compensation torque. The present invention also relates to a system for facilitating steering of a vehicle during driving along a road. The present invention also relates to a vehicle. The present invention also relates to a computer program and a computer program product.