#VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR COMPARING A MAPPING QUALITY OF A PAIR OF MAPS REPRESENTING A BORDERED TRAFFIC AREA

The invention discloses a Method for comparing a mapping quality of a pair of maps (8, 10) each of which representing a bordered traffic area (1), one map of said pair being defined as a reference map…

DRIVE·Jun 10·3 min read

G01C21/3811 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

SENSOR AND SENSOR CONTROLLER FOR MONITORING A PROPERTY

The invention relates to a sensor (2) for monitoring a measured variable, wherein the sensor (2) has a supply voltage input (5), a sensor output (8) and a system state input (7), wherein the sensor (3…

DRIVE·Jun 10·2 min read

B60L3/0046 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR FUSING A PLURALITY OF SINGLE DRIVE MAPS

The invention discloses a Method for fusing a plurality of single drive maps (SDM1-SDM4), each single drive map (SDM1-SDM4) containing a plurality of data objects (6, 6a-c) associated with correspondi…

DRIVE·Jun 10·2 min read

G01C21/3811 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

SYSTEM COMPRISING A MOTOR VEHICLE AND A SERVER, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SYSTEM

The invention relates to a system (2) for operation with a motor vehicle (4) and with a server (6), wherein swarm data (D) with data sets (S) are provided on the server, wherein each data set (S) repr…

DRIVE·Jun 10·2 min read

B60W30/00 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR ALIGNING A PLURALITY OF SINGLE DRIVE MAPS

The invention discloses a Method for aligning a plurality of single drive maps (SDM1, SDM2), each single drive map (SDM1, SDM2) containing a plurality of data objects (6) associated with corresponding…

DRIVE·Jun 10·2 min read

G01C21/32 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR A PAIRWISE ALIGNMENT OF A PLURALITY OF SINGLE DRIVE MAPS

The invention discloses a method for a pairwise alignment of a plurality of single drive maps (SDM1, SDM2), each single drive map (SDM1, SDM2) containing a plurality of data objects (6) associated wit…

DRIVE·Jun 10·2 min read

G01C21/3811 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD OF A VEHICLE FOR ASSISTING A DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A U-TURN, CONTROL UNIT AND VEHICLE

The invention relates to a method of a vehicle (1) for assisting with a turning request of a driver. The method comprises, as a first step, detecting (101) at least one sensor value relating to a vehi…

DRIVE·Jun 10·2 min read

B62D15/025 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR DETECTION OF MAP DEVIATIONS, SYSTEM AND VEHICLE

It is provided a method for detection of map deviations, system and vehicle. The method for a detection of map deviations comprising receiving sensor data from a camera and receiving data from a map; …

DRIVE·Jun 3·1 min read

G01C21/3811 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE

The invention relates to a method for operating a driver assistance system (26) of a motor vehicle (12) when traversing an intersection (10) as a function of a recognized right-of-way traffic regulati…

DRIVE·May 27·2 min read

B60W10/04 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

ON-BOARD CHARGER FOR CHARGING A HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY

The invention relates to an on-board charger (1) for charging a high-voltage battery (8), wherein the on-board mains charger (1) comprises a rectifier (3) and an inverter (4), wherein the inverter (4)…

DRIVE·May 27·2 min read

B60L53/22 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD OF A VEHICLE FOR CONTROLLING TRANSMISSION POWER IN COMMUNICATION WITH A VEHICLE KEY, AND VEHICLE AND VEHICLE KEY

The invention relates to a method of a vehicle (1) with a control unit (10); and a communication system (20) with a communication control device (21) and a transceiver (22). The transceiver (22) is de…

DRIVE·May 27·2 min read

B60R25/24 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING THE OPERATION OF AN ENGINE-INDEPENDENT AUXILIARY HEATING AND FOR DIAGNOSING A COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Method and Device for Detecting Operation of an Engine-Independent Auxiliary Heater and for Diagnosing a Coolant Temperature Sensor of a Motor Vehicle The invention relates to a method for detecting o…

DRIVE·Apr 22·2 min read

B60H1/00778 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

VEHICLE WITH FRONTAL STEP ARRANGEMENT, AXIALLY AS PERCEIVED IN CROSS-VEHICLE DIRECTION

A vehicle according to the invention comprises a front-side step arrangement (20) which has a front support structure (30) viewed in the vehicle longitudinal direction and a rear support structure (32…

DRIVE·Apr 8·1 min read

B60R21/34 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE, CONTROL DEVICE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

The present invention relates to a method (200) for operating a motor vehicle (100) with an internal combustion engine (1). The method (200) comprises starting an internal combustion engine (1); deter…

DRIVE·Apr 8·1 min read

B60W10/06 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR HEATING AN EXHAUST GAS AFTER-TREATMENT COMPONENT IN THE EXHAUST GAS SYSTEM OF A SPARK-IGNITED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

The invention relates to a method for heating an exhaust aftertreatment component (48) in an exhaust system (40) of an internal combustion engine (10), comprising the following steps: - opening the in…

DRIVE·Apr 8·2 min read

F01N3/101 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR BIDIRECTIONAL ENERGY EXCHANGE BETWEEN AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND A CHARGING STATION AND ARRANGEMENT

The invention relates to a method for bidirectional energy exchange between an electric vehicle (50) and a charging station (3), wherein by means of an added-value service of the ISO-15118-2 communica…

DRIVE·Apr 8·1 min read

B60L53/62 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR DETERMINING A DEGREE OF UNCERTAINTY OF A DRIVER OF A VEHICLE

To provide a method (10) for determining an uncertainty level of a driver of a vehicle (100), in which measurement data from at least one vehicle-mounted sensor (111, 112, 113, 114) are received and e…

DRIVE·Mar 25·1 min read

B60W40/08 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD AND EMERGENCY STOP DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT A SECURED EMERGENCY STOP MANOEUVRE OF A MOVING VEHICLE

Method for performing a secured emergency stop maneuver of a moving vehicle comprising the steps: - Acquiring driver state data relating to driving fitness of a driver of the vehicle by means of at le…

DRIVE·Mar 11·2 min read

B60K28/06 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR AN AUTOMATED LONGITUDINAL CONTROL OF A VEHICLE, AND CORRESPONDINGLY EQUIPPED ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE

The invention relates to a method (1) for automatic longitudinal control of a motor vehicle as well as a corresponding assistance system and a motor vehicle equipped therewith or correspondingly confi…

DRIVE·Mar 4·2 min read

B60K31/00 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT AND VEHICLE

The invention relates to a method (100) for operating a vehicle (1) which has a vehicle system (10) for executing a driving function in normal operation, which can be operated in a first emergency ope…

DRIVE·Feb 18·1 min read

B60W30/182 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR SELECTING A TARGET OBJECT FOR A LONGITUDINAL GUIDANCE SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, ELECTRONIC VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE WITH AN ELECTRONIC VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEM

The invention relates to a method for selecting a target object (26, 32) for a motor vehicle (10), wherein a driving parameter of the motor vehicle (10) is adapted as a function of the target object (…

DRIVE·Feb 18·2 min read

B60W10/04 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM WHEN PROVIDING ASSISTED DRIVING FUNCTIONS, DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, VEHICLE

The invention relates to a method for controlling a driver assistance system (100) when providing assisted driving functions (AF) of a vehicle (F), comprising: - capturing traffic data (10) by means o…

DRIVE·Jan 14·2 min read

B60W60/001 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR TESTING A STACK OF BATTERY ELEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE POSITION OF LAYERS OF BATTERY ELEMENTS

Method for testing a stack (1) of multiple battery element layers in the form of anodes (2a), cathodes (2b) and separators (3), wherein • geometries of at least one of the large surfaces of at least t…

DRIVE·Jan 14·2 min read

G01B11/00 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

BATTERY CELL WITH AN ELECTRODE ARRESTER INSULATION

The invention discloses a battery cell (1) which comprises a layer stack (2) having a plurality of anode layers (An) and a corresponding plurality of cathode layers (K), wherein the anode layers (An) …

DRIVE·Jan 14·2 min read

H01B3/303 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYBRID VEHICLE

The invention relates to a method for operating a hybrid motor vehicle, wherein the hybrid motor vehicle has an electric drive as well as an internal combustion engine that can be used as a drive, whe…

DRIVE·Jan 14·1 min read

B60W10/06 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR ASSISTING A DRIVER IN CONTROLLING AN ELECTRICALLY OPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE, ELECTRONIC COMPUTING DEVICE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

The invention relates to a method for assisting a driver (F) in controlling an electrically operable motor vehicle, in which a driving route of the motor vehicle is determined (V1) by means of an elec…

DRIVE·Dec 31·2 min read

B60K35/28 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

SAFETY SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE LATERAL GUIDANCE FOR A STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, SAFETY METHOD AND MOTOR VEHICLE

The invention relates to a safety system (2) for vehicle lateral guidance for a steer-by-wire steering system of a motor vehicle (1), with a main operational level (3) for transmitting a steering whee…

DRIVE·Dec 10·2 min read

B60W10/184 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

HOLDING DEVICE IN A VEHICLE FOR AN INPUT DEVICE WITH A DISPLAY

The invention relates to a holding device (10) in a vehicle for an input device (18) with a display, which is formed with a ball head (12), a cage (14), a spring (16) and a holder for the input device…

DRIVE·Dec 10·1 min read

B60H1/0065 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD AND CONTROL UNIT FOR OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AFTER A COLD START

A method for operating a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine, which comprises a combustion engine and an exhaust gas tract with at least one exhaust gas aftertreatment device, wherein fol…

DRIVE·Dec 3·2 min read

B60W30/18027 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING A USER, A SYSTEM AND A MOTOR VEHICLE

The invention relates to a method for authenticating a user of a motor vehicle (10), a system for carrying out the method, and a motor vehicle (10) comprising the system. [0002] It is provided that a …

DRIVE·Nov 12·1 min read

B60R25/01 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR TESTING AT LEAST ONE STACK OF BATTERY ELEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE POSITION OF BATTERY ELEMENT LAYERS

Method for testing a stack (1) of multiple battery elements, each of which comprises an anode (2a), a cathode (2b), and a separator (3) as types of battery element layers, wherein the separator (3) is…

DRIVE·Nov 5·2 min read

G01B11/022 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND APPARATUS FOR INVOKING A TELE-OPERATED DRIVING SESSION

The present invention is related to a method, a computer program, and an apparatus for invoking a tele-operated driving session for a vehicle equipped with an automated driving function. The invention…

DRIVE·Oct 15·1 min read

G05D1/0022 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DRIVE TRAIN IN A HYBRID VEHICLE AND HYBRID VEHICLE

The invention relates to a method for controlling a drivetrain (2) in a hybrid vehicle (1), wherein the drivetrain (2) comprises at least one first drive (3) and at least one further drive (4), wherei…

DRIVE·Oct 8·1 min read

B60K6/48 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

COMPUTER PROGRAM, COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT, AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A VEHICLE AND A TRAILER

Embodiments provide a computer program, a communication circuit (310, 320), a vehicle (302), a trailer (304), and methods (100, 200) a vehicle and a trailer and for communication between a vehicle and…

DRIVE·Sep 24·1 min read

B60D1/62 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

COMPUTER PROGRAM, SERVER, COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT, VEHICLE, MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, AND METHODS FOR A SERVER, A COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT, AND A MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE

Embodiments provide a computer program, a server (402), a communication circuit (404), a vehicle (4100), a mobile communications device (406), and methods (100, 200, 300) for a server, a communication…

DRIVE·Sep 24·2 min read

B60R25/24 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD

The present invention relates to a method for controlling a driver assistance system of a motor vehicle, wherein the driver assistance system comprises a detection unit for detecting the traffic situa…

DRIVE·Sep 17·2 min read

B60W50/16 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

FASTENING CLIP, FASTENING SYSTEM AND ROOF ASSEMBLY

The invention relates to a fastening clip (16) for fastening a headliner (6) to a vehicle roof (2), in particular a panoramic or sliding roof, having a base element (17) which is plate-shaped, with tw…

DRIVE·Sep 17·2 min read

B60J7/00 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM, APPARATUS, VEHICLE AND NETWORK COMPONENT FOR CONTROLLING A COMMUNICATION LINK USED FOR TELE-OPERATING A VEHICLE

Embodiments provide a method, a computer program, an apparatus, a vehicle, and a network component for controlling a communication link used for tele-operating a vehicle. The method (10) for controlli…

DRIVE·Sep 17·1 min read

G01C21/3469 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

METHOD FOR PERFORMING AN AUTOMATED LANE CHANGING MANEUVER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

The invention relates to at least partially automated execution of a lane change maneuver (21) by means of a motor vehicle (20). For this purpose, a first safety distance (D1) of the motor vehicle (20…

DRIVE·Sep 10·2 min read

B60W30/16 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]

AUTOMATIC VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

The present disclosure relates to a method of automatically driven vehicles, AV (703) that are tele-operated driving, TOD, in cases when the AV (703) is not able to solve a situation, e.g., due to unc…

DRIVE·Sep 10·1 min read

B60W40/04 VOLKSWAGEN AG [DE]