Automated notification for vehicle events
By detecting events through vehicle sensors and automatically calling emergency services, the problem of notifying emergency services and passengers in the event of a stop or thermal event in complex vehicles is solved, improving safety and response efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- RIVIAN HOLDINGS LLC
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
As vehicles become more complex, existing technologies struggle to automatically notify emergency services and provide appropriate action instructions to occupants after a vehicle incident is detected, especially in the case of stopping events, thermal events, or heat propagation events.
By using vehicle sensors to detect events, identify the type and level of the events, and automatically send messages to management, the system also provides alerts inside the vehicle to instruct occupants to take corrective actions, such as pulling over, remaining in the vehicle, or leaving the vehicle.
It enables automatic emergency services to be called and real-time alerts to occupants when critical failures or thermal failures are detected, ensuring the implementation of safety measures and improving the safety and response efficiency of vehicles in emergency situations.
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Description
Cross-references to related applications
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 717,140, filed November 6, 2024, the entire contents of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference. introduction
[0002] This disclosure relates to vehicle notification features, and more specifically to providing automatic communication from a vehicle in the event of a stop event, a thermal event, or a thermal propagation event. Summary of the Invention
[0003] As vehicles become increasingly complex, the number and types of problems, malfunctions, and other safety hazards continue to rise. For example, as vehicles begin to rely more heavily on electric propulsion systems, vehicle batteries become more critical to their operation. Depending on the type and severity of the vehicle incident, notifying emergency services may be useful. Additionally, it may be helpful to warn vehicle occupants of the incident and the actions they should take (e.g., remain in the vehicle, exit the vehicle, disable certain vehicle functions, etc.).
[0004] In view of these issues, embodiments of this disclosure provide systems, methods, and devices for automatically calling emergency services in certain circumstances. For example, if a vehicle incident, including a stopping event, a thermal event, or a heat propagation event, is detected, the vehicle can automatically call the appropriate regulatory authority to address the detected vehicle incident. Additionally, the vehicle can warn occupants of appropriate actions to be taken. For example, if a thermal event concerning a battery or power electronics is detected (e.g., a fire is detected), the vehicle can automatically initiate a call to warn the fire department and instruct the vehicle occupants to pull over and evacuate the vehicle. Alternatively, if a stopping event is detected in which the vehicle is expected to or has already lost propulsion (e.g., an emergency stop event), the vehicle can automatically initiate a call to warn the police and instruct the vehicle occupants, if possible, to move to the side of the road and remain in the vehicle.
[0005] Therefore, this document discloses methods and systems for automated communication with appropriate management authorities based on the detection of vehicle events. One example method includes detecting vehicle events using one or more vehicle sensors. The method also includes identifying event type and event level based on data from the one or more vehicle sensors. Based on the identified event type and event level, the method includes: automatically sending a message from the vehicle to a management authority, and outputting an alarm instructing corrective action to the vehicle user based on the event type and event level.
[0006] In some implementations, the identified event types include stop events, and the governing body includes police departments. Corrective actions include instructing the vehicle to pull over and instructing any passengers to remain inside the vehicle. That is, when a stop event is detected (e.g., loss of power, loss of steering, etc.), the vehicle can automatically send a message to the police and may provide an alarm inside the vehicle instructing occupants to pull over and remain inside.
[0007] In some implementations, the identified event types include thermal events or heat propagation events, and the governing body includes fire departments. Corrective actions include instructing the vehicle to pull over and instructing any passengers to evacuate the vehicle. That is, when a thermal event (e.g., a heat reading outside the nominal range) or a heat propagation event (e.g., the propagation of a heat event through the vehicle) is detected, the vehicle can automatically send a message to the fire department and may provide an alarm inside the vehicle instructing vehicle occupants to pull over and evacuate the vehicle.
[0008] In some embodiments, the method further includes detecting a system failure via one or more vehicle sensors and determining the type of system failure based on data from the one or more vehicle sensors. In some embodiments, the type of system failure includes a critical failure. When the system failure is a critical failure, data from the one or more vehicle sensors may indicate loss of vehicle power or loss of vehicle steering. In other embodiments, the type of system failure includes a thermal failure. In the case of a thermal failure, data from the one or more vehicle sensors may indicate thermal measurements outside their nominal range. In other embodiments, the type of system failure includes a heat propagation failure. In this case, data from the one or more vehicle sensors may indicate heat propagation through the vehicle based on measurements from multiple spaced-apart sensors outside their respective nominal ranges.
[0009] In some implementations, the message from the vehicle to the management authority includes information corresponding to the identified event type, event level, and the vehicle's location. Automatically sending the message from the vehicle to the management authority may also include: generating the message using the vehicle's Telematics Control Module (TCM) or Experience Management Module (XMM); and establishing a connection from the vehicle's TCM or XMM to the management authority via a Public Safety Response Point (PSAP).
[0010] In some implementations, the output of alerts indicating corrective action includes providing alerts via vehicle displays. The method then further includes automatically establishing a communication channel between the management authority and the mobile phones of passengers on the vehicle, based on the determination that the identified event level exceeds a level threshold.
[0011] In some implementations, the method may further include: activating a simplified function mode based on the identified event type and the identified event level, wherein the simplified function mode includes one or more of a reduced maximum permissible vehicle speed or a simplified set of available vehicle functions. Attached Figure Description
[0012] The above and other objects and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent from the following specific embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein similar reference characters always refer to similar parts, and wherein:
[0013] Figure 1 A block diagram of components of a system for providing automated communication for a vehicle, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, is shown;
[0014] Figure 2 Sequence diagrams for automatic communication performed by a vehicle according to some embodiments of the present disclosure are shown; and
[0015] Figure 3 A flowchart is shown illustrating an exemplary process for a vehicle to perform automatic communication upon detecting a vehicle event, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation
[0016] Figure 1 A block diagram of components of a system 100 for providing automated communication for a vehicle 101 based on the detection of a vehicle event (e.g., a stopping event, a thermal event, or a heat propagation event) according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. The vehicle 101 may be an automobile (e.g., a sedan, car, truck, SUV, bus), a motorcycle, an aircraft (e.g., a drone), a vessel (e.g., a boat), or any other type of vehicle. The vehicle 101 may be an electric vehicle, an internal combustion engine vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, or any other type of vehicle.
[0017] Vehicle 101 may include processing circuitry 102, which may include processor 104 and memory 106. Processor 104 may include a hardware processor, a software processor (e.g., a processor emulated using a virtual machine), or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the combination of processor 104 and memory 106 may be referred to as processing circuitry 102 of vehicle 101. In some embodiments, processor 104 alone may be referred to as processing circuitry 102 of vehicle 101. Memory 106 may include hardware elements for non-transitory storage of commands or instructions that, when executed by processor 104, cause processor 104 to operate vehicle 101 according to the embodiments discussed above and below. Processing circuitry 102 may be communicatively connected to components of vehicle 101 via one or more wires or via a wireless connection.
[0018] Processing circuitry 102 is communicatively connected to battery 108, which can be configured to provide power to one or more components of vehicle 101 during operation. Image sensor 118 (e.g., camera, radar module, lidar module, or any suitable image sensor) is communicatively coupled to processing circuitry 102 (e.g., via sensor interface 114) and located at any suitable location, either inside or outside vehicle 101. In some embodiments, image sensor 118 can capture images of the area surrounding vehicle 101 in real time to identify pedestrians, other vehicles, obstacles, lane markings, etc., that can be displayed on a navigation interface. In some embodiments, image sensor 118 can capture images of the destination to which vehicle 101 has traveled to identify the environment in which vehicle 101 is parked (e.g., outdoor parking lot, indoor parking lot, garage, number of nearby vehicles, etc.).
[0019] The processing circuitry 102 may also be communicatively connected to the sensor 117, for example, via the sensor interface 114. The sensor 117 may include an impact sensor, a collision sensor, a temperature sensor, a voltage sensor, a current sensor, and / or various other sensors or sensor types. As described in further detail below, the sensor 117 may be configured to detect when a vehicle event or malfunction occurs, such as a stop event, a thermal event, or a heat propagation event.
[0020] Processing circuitry 102 may be communicatively connected to input interface 112 (e.g., a steering wheel, touchscreen display, button, knob, microphone, or other audio capture device) via input / output circuitry 110. In some embodiments, the driver of vehicle 101 may be allowed to select certain settings (e.g., passive entry settings) in conjunction with the operation of vehicle 101. In some embodiments, processing circuitry 102 may be communicatively connected to a Global Positioning System (GPS) system 126 of vehicle 101, wherein the driver may interact with the GPS system via input interface 112. GPS system 126 may communicate with multiple satellites to determine the location of the vehicle and provide navigation directions to processing circuitry 102. As another example, the positioning device may operate on terrestrial signals (such as cellular phone signals, Wi-Fi signals, or ultra-wideband signals) to determine the location of vehicle 101. The determined location may be in any suitable form, such as geographic coordinates, street address, nearby landmarks such as the sign of the nearest charging station, or a marked location associated with the vehicle (e.g., the location of the user's home stored in memory 106).
[0021] Processing circuitry 102 can be communicatively connected to door 122, seat 124, display 128, speaker 130, and light 132 via input / output circuitry 110. In some embodiments, input / output circuitry 110 may include one or more domain controllers for controlling certain functions of vehicle 101. Display 128 may be located at the dashboard of vehicle 101 and / or at a head-up display on the windshield of vehicle 101. For example, an interface for GPS system 126 or an interface for infotainment system may be generated for display, and display 128 may include an LCD display, OLED display, LED display, or any other type of display. In some embodiments, display 128 may provide the driver with a navigation interface, entertainment interface, reversing camera interface, etc. In some embodiments, the navigation interface may generate in real time a simplified rendering (e.g., animation) of objects around vehicle 101 (e.g., people, other vehicles, lane markings, etc.) captured by sensor 118. The speaker 130 can be located anywhere within the cabin of vehicle 101, such as on the dashboard of vehicle 101 or on the interior portion of a door of vehicle 101. In some embodiments, the speaker 130 can be located outside the cabin of vehicle 101 and provide audio audible from outside vehicle 101 (e.g., a personalized greeting during a vehicle's welcome action, door locking / unlocking sounds, etc.). The light 132 can be an interior or exterior light that provides illumination from inside or outside vehicle 101 (e.g., during a vehicle's welcome action). The processing circuitry 102 can also be communicatively connected (e.g., via sensor interface 114) to a door sensor 116 (e.g., which can sense when a door of vehicle 101 is open).
[0022] The processing circuitry 102 can be implemented as a single board or as multiple separate boards or modules communicatively coupled to each other. In some embodiments, the processing circuitry 102 may include a telematics control module (TCM) and / or an experience management module (XMM) (e.g., regarding...). Figure 2 The TCM / XMM 203 is described. The TCM / XMM can interact directly or via input / output circuitry 110 with the display 128, speaker 130, and / or lamp 132 of vehicle 101. In some embodiments, the TCM / XMM can communicate with communication circuitry 134, and / or in some embodiments, the TCM / XMM may include communication circuitry 134.
[0023] In some implementations, processing circuitry 102 may communicate with mobile device 136 (e.g., via communication circuitry 134) (e.g., the driver of vehicle 101). Mobile device 136 may be, for example, a smartphone, tablet, camera, camera array, laptop computer, personal computer, desktop computer, smart TV, smartwatch or wearable device, smart glasses, extended reality (XR) glasses, XR goggles, XR head-mounted display (HMD), near-eye display device, or any other suitable computing device or combination thereof.
[0024] Such connections can be wired or wireless. In one example, such a connection is a bidirectional connection via a BLE standard (e.g., via a BLE transceiver). In some embodiments, communication circuitry 134 and / or mobile device 136 can communicate with one or more servers 138 (e.g., via a communication network such as the Internet). Furthermore, in some embodiments, processing circuitry 102 can communicate with a cell tower, cell network, or base station 140 via communication circuitry 134. Base station 140 can also communicate with mobile device 136. These connections can enable communication via base station 140 from vehicle 101 to one or more other entities (e.g., emergency services).
[0025] It should be understood that Figure 1 Only some components of vehicle 101 are shown, and it should be understood that vehicle 101 also includes other elements commonly found in vehicles (e.g., motors, brakes, wheels, wheel controls, turn signals, windows, doors, etc.). Vehicle 101 may also include a central controller and multiple domain controllers for performing various vehicle functions, such as unlocking the doors of vehicle 101 and playing an unlocking sound in response to receiving an unlocking command.
[0026] Figure 2 Sequence diagram 200 for automatic communication performed by a vehicle according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. Sequence diagram 200 shows a vehicle 201, a telematics control module (TCM) or experience management module (XMM) 203 (which may be internal to the vehicle 201), and a public safety response point (PSAP) 205. The vehicle 201 may include one or more sensors, and the one or more sensors and TCM / XMM 203 may be internal to the vehicle. PSAP 205 may be external to the vehicle. The vehicle 201 may include processing circuitry 102, and / or as described above. Figure 1One or more of the described sensors 116, 117, and / or 118. The TCM / XMM 203 can be configured to perform communication and display functions. The TCM may include an embedded system within the vehicle, enabling wireless connectivity, such as via cellular networks, to emergency services, cloud services, other vehicles, and infrastructure. The TCM can collect telemetry data from vehicle sensors, such as location, orientation, speed, connectivity quality, system health, etc. The XMM may include the vehicle's host interface and / or display driver. It can provide an interface to change vehicle settings and personalization, manage digital entertainment, manage navigation, and provide output alerts to vehicle occupants.
[0027] At step 210, vehicle 201 checks for the occurrence of vehicle events, such as stopping events (e.g., emergency stop), thermal events, heat propagation events, or other vehicle events. The vehicle may be checked periodically, such as multiple times per second, once per second or every few seconds, once per minute, or at any other regular or irregular interval. In some embodiments, checking for vehicle events may include receiving signals such as from sensors (e.g., Figure 1 The signals from sensors 116, 117, and / or 118. In some embodiments, checking vehicle events may include processing circuitry receiving fault signals or fault messages from one or more vehicle systems (e.g., power control, battery control, etc.).
[0028] Vehicles may experience various failures, malfunctions, or other problems. Some of these problems may fall into a lower-level category. For example, sensors might detect a malfunction of an interior light or speaker, which, while inconvenient for the user, may not necessarily affect the operation of the vehicle. Other problems may be more significant, such as loss of steering or inability to continue driving the vehicle. In these cases, higher-level failures may be detected. In some examples, the level (e.g., low or high) associated with a given failure, malfunction, or other vehicle problem may be referred to as a severity or significance level. It should be understood that other terms may also be used, or alternatively, to refer to the importance of the detected problem relative to the operation and / or safety of the vehicle.
[0029] At step 212, the vehicle processing circuitry (e.g., processing circuitry 102) may detect that a vehicle event has occurred. This may also include determining the type of event that has occurred. As described above, the event may be a low-level fault, which may not require further action from the vehicle. However, if the detected event is a high-level fault, such as a stopping event (e.g., an emergency stop event), a thermal event, or a heat propagation event, the vehicle may take further action as described herein. A stopping event may refer to an event that occurs relative to the vehicle and is expected to shut down or stop the vehicle from operating. For example, loss of propulsion or another major fault. A thermal event may refer to the detection of a temperature rise (or drop) exceeding the nominal range. For example, if a battery temperature sensor detects a sudden rise in temperature exceeding the normal range, this may indicate a fire or thermal runaway event related to the battery. This type of fault is more significant and, if no action is taken, could result in damage to one or more vehicle systems or loss of vehicle control. A heat propagation event may refer to the detection of a rise (or drop) in temperature propagating through the vehicle from one sensor or system to another. This may also be a major fault that, if no further action is taken, could result in damage to one or more vehicle systems or loss of vehicle control.
[0030] At step 214, the processing circuitry transmits a message to TCM / XMM 203. This message may include information about which sensor(s) or vehicle system detected the fault, sensor readings, the affected system, the type of fault or problem detected, the level of the detected vehicle event, etc.
[0031] At step 216, TCM / XMM 203 may establish an automated call to transmit information to PSAP 205. The transmitted information may include sensor readings, the type of fault detected, the affected vehicle system, the vehicle's location, the vehicle's direction of travel, the number of passengers in the vehicle, and various other information that can be used to understand the context of the vehicle incident. TCM / XMM 203 may also connect the user to a call center or PSAP 205. This step may include the vehicle determining the level of the incident that has occurred and establishing an automated call only if the incident escalates above a certain fault level threshold.
[0032] At step 218, TCM / XMM 203 causes the appropriate user interface of the vehicle to display an alarm to the user, indicating that an automatic call has been initiated. The alarm may be a visual alarm displayed on one or more vehicle screens (e.g., a central instrument display, vehicle HUD, rear-seat display, center console, etc.). In some embodiments, the alarm may include flashing or turning on interior lights, activating emergency lights, or activating some other visual indicator inside or outside the vehicle. In some embodiments, as a supplement to or alternative to the visual alarm, TCM / XMM 203 may cause an audible alarm to be presented via one or more speakers. In yet another embodiment, TCM / XMM 203 may cause the alarm to be presented on the user's phone or other connected device. For example, TCM / XMM 203 may send the alarm to a phone paired with the vehicle via Bluetooth, or to a phone or other device associated with the user of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the alarm may also indicate the type of malfunction that has occurred to the user, and any preventative measures to be taken (e.g., remaining in the vehicle, leaving the vehicle, pulling over, disabling one or more vehicle functions, etc.). The type of alarm can depend on the type of vehicle incident detected, allowing vehicle occupants to receive specific instructions tailored to address the particular vehicle incident that has occurred.
[0033] At step 220, TCM / XMM 203 sends a Minimal Data Set (MSD) to PSAP 205. The MSD may include information such as vehicle location, direction of travel, number of seatbelt-wearing passengers, and other relevant information for emergency services. The MSD may also include the type of malfunction that occurred, and any sensor readings or other potentially relevant information.
[0034] At step 222, a call is established between TCM 203 and PSAP 205.
[0035] It should be understood that sequence diagram 200 is merely illustrative and various modifications can be made within the scope of this disclosure. For example, steps 216 to 222 can be performed in any order. Also, steps 220 and / or 222 can be included as part of step 216.
[0036] Figure 3 A flowchart is shown of an exemplary process 300 for enabling a vehicle to make an automatic call upon detection of a high-level vehicle event. Process 300 may be executed at least in part by processing circuitry 102.
[0037] At 302, processing circuitry 102 examines a vehicle event. This may include processing circuitry 102 requesting, retrieving, or receiving data from one or more sensors (e.g., sensors 116, 117, and / or 118) or a vehicle module. At 304, processing circuitry 102 may determine whether a vehicle event has been detected (e.g., based on sensor data and / or received fault messages).
[0038] At 306, processing circuitry 102 can identify the event type. Identifying the event type may include determining from which sensor or vehicle system the sensor data or fault message was received, identifying whether the sensor data is outside the normal range, and / or any other suitable analysis to determine the type of event that has occurred. As an incomplete list, possible vehicle events may include a wide variety of events such as loss of power, power electronic device failure, or other significant system malfunctions.
[0039] At 308, processing circuit 102 can determine whether the identified event is a low-level event, such as a low tire pressure event or a check engine light event. If the identified vehicle event is a low-level event, processing circuit 102 can activate a simplified mode at 310. The simplified mode may include one or more of the following: reducing vehicle speed, reducing the maximum permissible speed, reducing the number of user-available functions, and preventing one or more vehicle functions from being executed.
[0040] If processing circuit 102 determines that the identified vehicle event is not a low-level event, then at 312, the processing circuit determines whether the identified vehicle event is a high-level event. High-level events may include stop events, thermal events, and / or heat propagation events. If a high-level event is detected at 312, processing circuit 102 may perform the above-described procedures. Figure 2 The described function is that, at 314, the vehicle and / or processing circuit 102 can trigger an automatic call. The automatic call can be initiated using PSAP and can include sending various vehicle information (e.g., vehicle location, passenger information, vehicle phone number, detected vehicle event information, etc.).
[0041] Additionally, at 316, processing circuitry 102 can cause an alarm to be presented to the occupants of the vehicle. The alarm may include instructions to remain in the vehicle, leave the vehicle, activate one or more vehicle functions (e.g., hazard lights), deactivate one or more vehicle functions, etc. As described above, the alarm may be presented on one or more vehicle user interfaces (such as displays), and / or as an audible alarm via one or more vehicle speakers. Additionally, the alarm may be presented via a connected device (such as a telephone associated with the vehicle). The alarm may provide occupants with indication that an automatic call has been initiated and / or a connection to the PSAP has been established.
[0042] The processes discussed above are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the steps of the processes discussed herein can be omitted, modified, combined, and / or rearranged, and any additional steps can be performed without departing from the scope of the invention. More generally, the above disclosure is illustrative and not restrictive. Only the appended claims are intended to set the boundaries regarding the scope of the invention. Furthermore, it should be noted that the features and limitations described in any embodiment can be applied to any other embodiment herein, and flowcharts or examples associated with one embodiment can be combined with any other embodiment in a suitable manner, performed in a different order, or performed in parallel. Moreover, the systems and methods described herein are executable in real time. It should also be noted that the systems and / or methods described above can be applied to or used according to other systems and / or methods.
Claims
1. A method, the method comprising: Use one or more vehicle sensors to detect vehicle events; Identify event types and event levels based on data from the one or more vehicle sensors; as well as Based on the identified event type and the identified event level: The message is automatically sent from the vehicle to the management authority; as well as Based on the event type and the event level, an alarm instructing the user of the vehicle to take corrective action is output.
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The identified event types include stop events; The governing body includes the police department; and The corrective actions include instructing the vehicle to pull over and instructing any passengers to remain in the vehicle.
3. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The identified event types include thermal events or heat propagation events; The management agency includes the fire department; and The corrective actions include instructing the vehicle to pull over and instructing any passengers to disembark from the vehicle.
4. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: Faults are detected via the one or more vehicle sensors; as well as The type of system malfunction is determined based on the data from the one or more vehicle sensors.
5. The method according to claim 4, wherein: The types of system failures include critical failures; and The data from the one or more vehicle sensors indicates a loss of vehicle power or loss of vehicle steering.
6. The method according to claim 4, wherein: The types of system failures include thermal failure; and The data from the one or more vehicle sensors indicate thermal measurement results outside the nominal range.
7. The method according to claim 4, wherein: The types of system failures include thermal propagation failures; and The data from the one or more vehicle sensors indicate heat propagation through the vehicle based on measurements from multiple spaced-apart sensors.
8. The method of claim 1, wherein the message from the vehicle to the management authority includes information corresponding to the identified event type, the event level, and the location of the vehicle, and wherein automatically sending the message from the vehicle to the management authority further comprises: The message is generated using the vehicle's Telematics Control Module (TCM) or Experience Management Module (XMM). as well as A connection is established from the TCM or XMM of the vehicle to the management authority via a Public Safety Response Point (PSAP).
9. The method of claim 1, wherein outputting the alarm indicative of the corrective action comprises providing the alarm via a vehicle display, the method further comprising: Based on the determination that the identified event level is higher than a level threshold, a communication channel is automatically established between the management agency and the mobile phones of the passengers of the vehicle.
10. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: Based on the identified event type and the identified event level: Activate a simplified function mode, wherein the simplified function mode includes one or more of the following: a reduced maximum permissible vehicle speed or a simplified set of available vehicle functions.
11. A means of transport, the means of transport comprising: One or more vehicle sensors, the one or more vehicle sensors being configured to detect vehicle events; and Processing circuit, the processing circuit being configured to: Identify event types and event levels based on data from the one or more vehicle sensors; as well as Based on the identified event type and the identified event level: The message is automatically sent from the vehicle to the management authority; as well as Based on the event type and the event level, an alarm instructing the user of the vehicle to take corrective action is output.
12. The means of transport according to claim 11, wherein: The identified event types include stop events; The governing body includes the police department; and The corrective actions include instructing the vehicle to pull over and instructing any passengers to remain in the vehicle.
13. The means of transport according to claim 11, wherein: The identified event types include thermal events or heat propagation events; The management agency includes the fire department; and The corrective actions include instructing the vehicle to pull over and instructing any passengers to disembark from the vehicle.
14. The vehicle according to claim 11, wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to: Faults in the vehicle detection system are detected via one or more vehicle sensors; and The type of system malfunction is determined based on the data from the one or more vehicle sensors.
15. The means of transport according to claim 14, wherein: The types of system failures include critical failures; and The data from the one or more vehicle sensors indicates a loss of vehicle power or loss of vehicle steering.
16. The means of transport according to claim 14, wherein: The types of system failures include thermal failure; and The data from the one or more vehicle sensors indicate thermal measurement results outside the nominal range.
17. The means of transport according to claim 14, wherein: The types of system failures include thermal propagation failures; and The data from the one or more vehicle sensors indicate heat propagation through the vehicle based on measurements from multiple spaced-apart sensors.
18. The means of transport according to claim 11, wherein the message from the means of transport to the management authority includes information corresponding to the identified event type, the event level, and the location of the means of transport, and wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to automatically send the message from the means of transport to the management authority by: The message is generated using the vehicle's Telematics Control Module (TCM) or Experience Management Module (XMM); and A connection is established from the TCM or XMM of the vehicle to the management authority via a Public Safety Response Point (PSAP).
19. The vehicle of claim 11, wherein the processing circuitry is configured to output the alarm by providing the alarm indicating the corrective action via a vehicle display, and wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to: Based on the determination that the identified event level is higher than a level threshold, a communication channel is automatically established between the management agency and the mobile phones of the passengers of the vehicle.
20. The vehicle of claim 11, wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to base its operation on the identified event type and the identified event level: Activate a simplified function mode, wherein the simplified function mode includes one or more of the following: a reduced maximum permissible vehicle speed or a simplified set of available vehicle functions.