Jaguar Land Rover Patente

Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (1) for controlling detection of a wheel slip event (SEV(n)) on a vehicle (5) having a plurality of wheels (W(n)). The control system (1) includes one or more processors (120) collectively configured to receive a steer angle signal (SAS1) indicating a steer angle (α) of the vehicle (5) to perform a turn manoeuvre (T1, T2); and to determine which one of the wheels (W(n)) is an inside rear wheel (W(n)) of the vehicle (5) in dependence on the steer angle signal (SAS1), the inside rear wheel (W(n)) being disposed on an inside of the turn manoeuvre. The one or more processors (120) receive at least one wheel speed signal (SL(n))) indicating a wheel speed (S(n)) of each of the plurality of wheels (W(n)). A fastest wheel speed (S(n)) of the plurality of wheels (W(n)) is determined. One or more inside rear wheel speed ripple (WSR(n)) is detected in dependence on a determination that the wheel speed (S(n)) of the inside rear wheel (W(n)) is the fastest wheel speed (S(n)). The detection of a wheel slip event (SEV(n)) on at least the inside rear wheel (W(n)) is controlled in dependence on detection of the one or more wheel speed ripple WSR(n) in the wheel speed (S(n)). Aspects of the present invention also relate to a vehicle (5); and a method (200).

The invention relates to a recovery control system (300) for controlling one or more elements (340) of a vehicle (100), the recovery control system comprising one or more processors collectively configured to: receive a recovery request signal (202) indicative of a request to recover the vehicle from a stuck state, wherein, in the stuck state, the vehicle has an actual body-over-ground speed lower than an expected body-over ground-speed, receive one or more inputs (204) indicative of one or more environment factors at the location of the vehicle; in dependence on the recovery request signal and the one or more inputs, determine one or more operation parameters to control the one or more elements to operate in a recovery mode to cause recovery of the vehicle from the stuck state; and output the one or more operation parameters (206) to the one or more elements to cause the one or more elements to automatically operate in the recovery mode. The invention further relates to a corresponding vehicle and method.

Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system for controlling a fixed display system of a vehicle 1, the control system comprising one or more processors 110 collectively configured to:selectively operate a vehicle display 32 of the fixed display system according to either a first brightness setting or a second brightness setting, the first brightness setting being configured to cause the display 32 to operate at a first display brightness level and the second brightness setting being configured to cause the display to operate at a second brightness level, the second brightness level comprising a lower value of display brightness than the first display brightness level;receive temperature data 130 representing a temperature associated with the display 32;determine if the temperature data 130 is representative of a temperature greater than an upper threshold temperature; andon determining that the temperature data is representative of a temperature greater than the upper threshold temperature, operate the vehicle display 32 according to the second brightness setting.

Aspects of the present invention relate to A control system (10) for controlling a vehicle system (20), the vehicle system configured to provide one or more function of a vehicle (100, 200), the one or more function of the vehicle (100, 200) comprising a set of one or more activatable vehicle function, the control system (10) comprising one or more processors collectively configured to:- identify (310) an occupant (400, 410) of the vehicle (100, 200),- determine (320), in dependence on a user profile associated with the identified occupant (400, 410), a subset of the set of one or more activatable vehicle function activatable by the identified occupant (400, 410), andenable (330) the subset of the set of one or more activatable vehicle function activatable by the identified occupant (400, 410) in the vehicle system (20).

Aspects and embodiments of the invention relate to a speed control system (5) for a vehicle (1), the speed control system (5) comprising one or more processors (15) collectively configured to: receive a signal indicative of a vehicle speed (27); receive a signal indicative of at least one vehicle body acceleration component (23A, 23B, 23C); determine a sampling window having a window length (41) dependent on the vehicle speed (27); calculate a running average magnitude (45A, 45B, 45C) of the at least one vehicle body acceleration component (23) over the determined sampling window; and generate a vehicle acceleration request (37) which depends on the running average magnitude (45) of the at least one vehicle body acceleration component (23). Further aspects and embodiments of the invention relate to a system (3) and a vehicle (1) comprising the speed control system (5). Further aspects and embodiments of the invention relate to a corresponding method (200) of controlling a speed of a vehicle (1) and computer-readable instructions (10) arranged to perform the method (200).

Aspects and embodiments of the invention relate to a speed control system (5) for a vehicle (1), the speed control system (5) comprising one or more processors (15) collectively configured to: receive a signal indicative of a vehicle speed (27); receive a signal indicative of a driving surface gradient (31); receive a signal indicative of at least one vehicle body acceleration component (23); determine a score (59) in dependence on the at least one vehicle body acceleration component (23); determine a score difference (101) between the score (59) and a predefined score target (97); determine a target value for vehicle acceleration using a predefined relationship between (i) the score difference (101), (ii) the vehicle speed (27) and/or the driving surface gradient (31), and (iii) vehicle acceleration; and generate a vehicle acceleration request (37) based on the determined target value for vehicle acceleration. Further aspects and embodiments of the invention relate to a system (3) and a vehicle (1) comprising the speed control system (5) Further aspects and embodiments of the invention relate to a corresponding method (400) of controlling a speed of a vehicle (1) and computer-readable instructions (19) arranged to perform the method (400).

Aspects and embodiments of the invention relate to a speed control system (5) for a vehicle (1), the speed control system (5) comprising one or more processors (15) collectively configured to: receive a signal indicative of a vehicle speed (27); receive a signal indicative of at least one vehicle body acceleration component (23); determine a first score (59") in dependence on the at least one vehicle body acceleration component (23) at a first time; determine a second score (59) in dependence on the at least one vehicle body acceleration component (23) at a second time; determine a permitted score range in dependence on the vehicle speed (27) at the second time, the permitted score range including the first score (59"); determine whether the second score (59) is within the permitted score range; if the second score (59) is within the permitted score range, generate a vehicle acceleration request (37) in dependence on the second score (59); and if the second score (59) is not within the permitted score range, determine a third score (59') being an endpoint of the permitted score range that is closest to the second score (59) and generate a vehicle acceleration request (37) in dependence on the third score (59'). Further aspects and embodiments of the invention relate to a system (3) and a vehicle (1) comprising the speed control system (5). Further aspects and embodiments of the invention relate to a corresponding method (300) of controlling a speed of a vehicle (1) and computer-readable instructions (19) arranged to perform the method (300).

Aspects of the present invention relate to a rear-view display unit (200) for an automotive vehicle. The rear-view display unit (200) is made up of a rear-view display screen (220) which is electrically connected to a printed circuit board (210) and a cover portion (240) positioned in front of the rear-view display screen. The cover portion features a viewing window through which at least part of an active display area of the rear-view display screen is visible. Notably, the viewing window is configured such that the vehicle operator is presented with a different, more ergonomic viewing area during use.

A bracket for mounting a display unit to a vehicle body structure is provided. The bracket comprises a body comprising a first side member, a second side member and a bridge member connected to and extending between the first and second side members. The bracket includes a first fixture arrangement configured to connect a display unit to the body, and a second fixture arrangement configured to connect the body to a vehicle body structure. The body comprises at least one weakened portion between the bridge member and the first and second side members configured to break when the bridge member is subjected to a force exceeding a predetermined value. The weakened portion is arranged such that the bridge member is disconnectable from at least one of the first and second side members when the weakened portion breaks.

Aspects of the present invention relate to a vehicle sub-assembly comprising a cover assembly and a bonnet. The cover assembly is attached to and at least partially overlaps a portion of the bonnet. The cover assembly comprises a grating and a panel. The grating comprises a plurality of spaced bars that extend in a first direction above an upper surface of the panel, and a rib coupling the bars together. The rib extends below a lower surface of the bars and is arranged so that an upper surface of the rib is disposed flush with or below the upper surface of the panel.

Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (200, 400) for controlling drive modes of a vehicle (100), and to a related drive mode system (102), drive mode selection system (104), method (300, 500) and vehicle (100). The control system (200, 400) may be configured to determine a control signal (204, 404) in dependence on a temperature signal (206, 406) indicating that a temperature associated with a first system of the vehicle is above a first threshold and below a second threshold; and output the control signal (204, 404) wherein the control signal (204, 404) is indicative of an instruction to the first system to implement a default mode of a plurality of first system modes.

Aspects of the present invention relate to a method (500), a control system (100) and a vehicle (300) for controlling a parking manoeuvre of a vehicle. The method includes controlling a driving unit (120) to perform a first reversing manoeuvre to reverse the vehicle into an area in which the vehicle is to be parked. The method further includes receiving an object detection signal (112) from a first sensing means (202) of the vehicle, where the object detection signal is indicative of a presence of an external object (410) detected at a rear of the vehicle and a distance between the detected external object and the vehicle. The method additionally includes controlling the driving unit to stop the first reversing manoeuvre in response to the object detection signal indicating that the external object is within a first predetermined distance of the vehicle. The method also includes controlling, in response to receiving a user input, the driving unit to perform a second reversing manoeuvre to continue to reverse the vehicle into the area. The method also includes receiving a boundary detection signal from a second sensing means (204) of the vehicle, where the boundary detection signal is indicative of a presence of an external boundary indicator indicating a parking boundary. The method further includes controlling the driving unit to stop the second reversing manoeuvre in response to the boundary detection signal indicating that the vehicle is within the parking boundary.

The present invention relate to an instrument trim panel for an automotive vehicle comprising a body having an exterior surface, at least a portion of which is textured, and a further surface, opposite said exterior surface, which is substantially non-textured. The textured portion of the exterior surface comprises a plurality of substantially parallel grooves, which, in use, extend in a direction which is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the automotive vehicle. Meanwhile, the substantially non-textured surface comprises a plurality of frangible tear lines, configured to create one or more areas of weakness within the body of the instrument trim panel to facilitate the deployment of an airbag through the instrument trim panel in the event of a collision, which are longitudinally aligned with one or more of the substantially parallel grooves.

Aspects of the present invention relate to a vehicle cabin (10). The vehicle cabin comprises: an instrument panel structure having an upper surface, the instrument panel structure (20) extending substantially across the width of the vehicle cabin at a forward location thereof; and a trim panel (30) extending at least partially across the width of the vehicle cabin and upstanding from the upper surface of the instrument panel structure at a forward location thereof. The trim panel comprises a rear-view display unit (32), and the rear-view display unit is positioned in the centre of the width of the instrument panel structure.

Aspects of the present invention relate to a vehicle (1) and a rear-view system for a vehicle. The vehicle comprises an instrument panel (50), a windscreen (16), and a rear-view system. The rear view system comprises a rear-view display unit which comprises a rear-view display screen. The rear-view display unit is mounted in the vehicle forward of the instrument panel of the vehicle and outside a field of view through the windscreen. The rear view system is configured to receive one or more video signals from one or more rearward facing cameras provided on the vehicle and display an image of a view to the rear of the vehicle based on the one or more video signals.

Aspects of the present invention relate to an audio system (210) comprising: at least one audio speaker (325) for converting a speaker audio signal (320) to sound waves; at least one haptic transducer (525) for generating a vibration according to a haptic signal (520); at least one electrostatic panel loudspeaker (425) for converting a panel audio signal (420) to sound waves; a control system (220) in communication with the at least one audio speaker, the at least one haptic transducer and the at least one electrostatic panel loudspeaker, and configured to cause the at least one audio speaker to convert the speaker audio signal to sound waves, to cause the at least one haptic transducer to vibrate according to the haptic signal and cause the at least one electrostatic panel loudspeaker to convert the panel audio signal to sound waves.

Aspects of the present invention relate to a vehicle audio system (210) for a vehicle (200) comprising: at least one audio speaker (325) for converting a speaker audio signal (320) to sound waves; at least one electrostatic panel loudspeaker (425) for converting a panel audio signal (420) to sound waves; a control system (220) in communication with the at least one audio speaker and the at least one electrostatic panel loudspeaker, and configured to cause the at least one audio speaker to convert the speaker audio signal to sound waves, and cause the at least one electrostatic panel loudspeaker to convert the panel audio signal to sound waves.

Aspects of the present invention relate to an electrostatic speaker system (225), a vehicle audio system (200) comprising the electrostatic speaker system (225), and a vehicle (300) comprising the vehicle audio system (200). The electrostatic speaker system (225) comprises a voltage conversion module (245) and an electrostatic transducer (230). The voltage conversion module (245) is configured to receive a low-voltage 'speaker-level' signal (220) from a vehicle audio source (205); and to convert the received low-voltage speaker-level signal (220) to a high-voltage audio signal (220a). The electrostatic transducer (230) is configured to receive the high-voltage audio signal (from the voltage conversion module) and to convert this high-voltage audio signal (220a) into sound waves for output by the electrostatic speaker system (225). The voltage conversion module (245) comprises at least one audio transformer (250) configured to step-up the voltage of the low-voltage speaker-level signal (220) to a predefined voltage level for the high-voltage audio signal (220a).

Aspects of the present invention relate to a support beam (100) for a vehicle (400). The support beam (100) is configured to structurally support a first suspension component (302) and a second suspension component (304). The support beam (100) includes a first mounting member (102) configured for connection to the first suspension component (302) at a first side (402) of a vehicle (400); a second mounting member (104) configured for connection to the second suspension component (304) at a second side (404) of a vehicle (400); and a housing portion (106) configured to mount therein high voltage electrical components (206). The housing portion (106) of the support beam (100) is located between the first mounting member (102) of the support beam (100) and the second mounting member (104) of the support beam (100).

Aspects of the present invention relate to a vehicle crash structure (200) including a longitudinal energy absorption member (202); and a load bearing element (204). The load bearing element (204) includes a first end (214), a second end (216), a first load bearing arm (218) and a second load bearing arm (220). Each of the first load bearing arm (218) and the second load bearing arm (220) extends between the first end (214) and the second end (216) of the load bearing element (204). The first end (214) of the load bearing element (204) is attached to one end (210) of the longitudinal energy absorption member (202) and the second end (216) of the load bearing element (204) is attached, in use, to a cross member (310) of a vehicle body structure (300) that is between a bulkhead panel (312) of the vehicle body structure (300) and the longitudinal energy absorption member (202). The longitudinal energy absorption member (202) and the load bearing element (204) together define a load path for a longitudinal load occurring during a crash event. The first load bearing arm (218) defines a first diverging portion (250) of the load path and the second load bearing arm (220) defines a second diverging portion (252) of the load path.

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Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100, 500) for a voice assistant system (200) for implementing actions (520, 530, 540) associated with a vehicle (240), the control system (110) comprising one or more controllers (110), the control system comprising an interface (140) configured to receive a request (505) from the voice assistant system (200), wherein the request is indicative of a task requested by a user of the voice assistant system (200), and processing means (120) arranged to execute, in dependence on the request, a task handler (510) corresponding to the task, wherein the task handler (510) is arranged to cause the control system (100) to perform a plurality of actions (520, 530, 540) associated with the task, to generate a response in dependence on an output of at least some of the plurality of actions (520, 530, 540) and to output the response via the interface (140) to the voice assistant system (200).

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