MAGNA ELECTRONICS, LLC

Antenna assemblies for vehicles, such as RADAR sensor antenna assemblies. In some embodiments, the assembly may comprise a waveguide block defining an array of waveguide grooves and an array of antenna slots. Each antenna slot in the array of antenna slots may be at least partially aligned with a waveguide groove of the array of waveguide grooves of the waveguide block. The assembly may further comprise an absorptive layer comprising an array of openings corresponding with the array of antenna slots. The absorptive layer may be configured to dissipate surface currents on the waveguide block such as, for example, by way of the material used to form the absorptive layer and/or the thickness of the absorptive layer and/or to suppress fascia reflections.

A camera system of a vehicle includes: a camera within a passenger cabin of the vehicle and configured to capture an image including an occupant of a seat within the passenger cabin; a straight edge detection module configured to detect a straight edge in the image; a score module configured to determine a score for the straight edge, the score corresponding to an optical quality of the camera; and an action module configured to take one or more actions when the score is less than a predetermined value.

A camera system of a vehicle includes: a camera within a passenger cabin of the vehicle and configured to capture an image including an occupant of a seat within the passenger cabin; a straight edge detection module configured to detect a straight edge in the image; a score module configured to determine a score for the straight edge, the score corresponding to an optical quality of the camera; and an action module configured to take one or more actions when the score is less than a predetermined value.

Antenna structures and assemblies for use in RADAR sensor assemblies and the like. In some embodiments, the assembly may comprise a printed circuit board, an integrated circuit coupled to the printed circuit board on a first surface of the printed circuit board, and an antenna coupled to the printed circuit board on a second surface of the printed circuit board opposite the first surface. A vertical waveguide may extend through the printed circuit board from the integrated circuit to the antenna and may be configured to deliver and/or receive electromagnetic energy between the integrated circuit and the antenna.

Methods and systems for estimating, calculating, and/or updating trailer-induced occluded regions within a host vehicle. In some implementations, the method may comprise detecting an external target using a rear vehicle RADAR system at a first time; determining an angle between the external target and a reference line extending behind the vehicle; and comparing the angle with a maximum occlusion angle between the vehicle and the trailer. Upon determining that the angle is less than the maximum occlusion angle, the external target may be categorized as a reflection target. This categorization may result in data from the external target being used to estimate, calculate, and/or update a trailer-induced occluded region.

Waveguide and/or antenna structures for use in RADAR sensor assemblies and the like. In some embodiments, the assembly may comprise a waveguide block comprising a first surface on a first side of the waveguide block and a second surface on a second side of the waveguide block opposite the first side. One or more waveguides may be formed in the waveguide block. One or more antenna slots may be operably coupled with one or more of the waveguides. One or more auxiliary grooves may be positioned adjacent to at least one of the antenna slots and may mimic, or at least substantially mimic, at least one of the one or more antenna slots, such as in length and/or width.

A camera assembly for mitigating red glow is provided. A camera assembly may be configured for attachment to a vehicle. The camera assembly may include an imaging sensor and a light assembly. The imaging sensor may be configured to detect objects within a field of view. The light assembly may be configured to illuminate the field of view. The light assembly may include a light source that comprises a infra-red or near infra-red light emitting diode. The light source may oriented to be hidden from the field of view. A reflective concentrator may be configured to direct light from the light source to the field of view.

In-cabin vehicle sensor calibration targets, such as calibration targets for in-cabin RADAR sensors, along with related methods. In some implementations, the method may comprise temporarily placing a calibration target within the cabin of a vehicle; promoting movement of the calibration target; detecting the calibration target using an in-cabin vehicle RADAR sensor; and calibrating an in-cabin vehicle RADAR sensor using the calibration target.

A camera measurement module is configured to determine one or more first measurements of an occupant of a seat within a passenger cabin of the vehicle based on an image captured using a camera of the passenger cabin; a radar measurement module configured to determine one or more second measurements of the occupant of the seat within the passenger cabin based on radar signals from a radar sensor of the passenger cabin; a measurement module configured to determine one or more third measurements of the occupant of the seat within the passenger cabin based on at least one of: the one or more first measurements of the occupant of the seat; and the one or more second measurements of the occupant of the seat; and a control module configured to selectively take one or more actions based on the one or more third measurements of the occupant.

A passive breath sensor is configured to measure an amount of an intoxicant present within a passenger cabin of the vehicle. A camera is configured to capture images including a driver on a driver's seat within the passenger cabin. A baseline module is configured to determine a baseline dimension of a pupil of an eye of the driver based on images from the camera. An eye detection module is configured to determine a present dimension of the pupil of the eye of the driver based on an image from the camera. An intoxication indication module is configured to output an indicator that the driver is intoxicated when both the amount of the intoxicant is at least a predetermined amount of the intoxicant and the present dimension of the pupil of the eye of the driver is greater than the baseline dimension of the pupil by a predetermined amount.