A vehicle charge control method includes detecting that a vehicle is discharging electrical power, and detecting that the vehicle is, during the discharging, attempting a charging of a traction battery of the vehicle by receiving electrical power. The method assesses whether the electrical power that is discharging is used for attempting the charging, and then responds to the assessing.
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
A battery pack electrical connector assembly includes an outer connector having a collar that bonds to an enclosure. The outer connector includes one or more outer connector apertures, and an inner connector configured to transition back-and-forth between an engaged position and a disengaged position with the outer connector. The inner connector is received within one of the outer connector apertures when in the engaged position.
A method includes determining, by a battery controller, whether a battery connection condition of a given battery from among a plurality of batteries disposed within a battery stack is satisfied; generating, by the battery controller, a connection indication signal associated with the given battery in response to the battery connection condition being satisfied; transmitting, by the battery controller, the connection indication signal and battery identification information associated with the given battery to a battery stack controller using a wired communication protocol; transmitting, by the battery stack controller, the connection indication signal and the battery identification information to a central controller using a wireless communication protocol; monitoring, by the central controller, a location of the given battery based on the connection indication signal and the battery identification information; and controlling, by the central controller, an operation of a robot based on the location of the given battery.
G01R 31/371 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with remote indication, e.g. on external chargers
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
A vehicle cargo storage system configured to be located in a floor of a vehicle, the vehicle cargo storage system includes a compartment configured to extend into and below the floor of the vehicle, and a cover movable between a closed position covering the compartment and providing a load floor and an upright open position to expose the compartment. The system also includes a retractable load floor holder comprising a protrusion coupled with an interior of the vehicle, the load floor holder having at least one bias arm and a side first surface and a rear second surface, wherein when the cargo floor cover is configured to move with force from the closed position to the upright open position to allow the cargo floor cover to slide along the side first surface of the protrusion and depress the protrusion, and is supported in the upright open position by the rear second surface.
B60R 5/04 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at rear of vehicle
5.
SYSTEM AND METHOD TO REDUCE VISCOUS LOSSES OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Systems and methods for cooling and delivering oil for an electric vehicle are described. In one example, viscosity of oil and resistance to oil flow of an oil circuit reduce oil flow through a cooling circuit so as to reduce powertrain losses that may be related to oil viscosity. At higher temperatures, the viscosity of oil allows the oil to flow through the cooling circuit and lower a temperature of an electric machine.
A method to apply varnish to a stator of an e-motor includes injecting varnish at an outer diameter of a plurality of wire slots of the stator with flexible nozzle that is disposed between adjacent wire slots. The method further includes injecting varnish at an inner diameter of the wire slots.
H02K 15/12 - Impregnating, heating or drying of windings, stators, rotors or machines
B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
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HITCH ASSIST TRAILER, COUPLER AND HITCHBALL DETECTION AND TRACKING METHOD
A hitch assistance system for assisting in maneuvering a vehicle toward a trailer includes a sensing system that includes an image sensor and a controller. The controller is configured to: identify a position of a coupler of the trailer based on image data received from the image sensor by utilizing a coupler detection model trained based on a library of images depicting couplers; control movement of the vehicle toward an aligned position based on the identified position of the coupler, wherein a hitch ball of the vehicle is aligned with the coupler of the trailer; determine a prospective location of the coupler in image data based on sensor data received from the sensing system; and crop image data based on the determined prospective location of the coupler.
An assembly includes a vehicle seat including a seat back, a first track mounted to the seat back, an upper airbag movable along the first track, a second track mounted to the seat back, a lower airbag movable along the second track, and a mechanical assembly configured to simultaneously move the upper airbag along the first track and the lower airbag along the second track in opposite directions.
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
B60R 21/0136 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over responsive to actual contact with an obstacle
B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
9.
DYNAMIC COMPENSATION OF TRANSPARENT HEAD UP DISPLAY FOR HOLOGRAPHIC EFFECTS
The disclosure provides an apparatus and method for compensating a head up display (HUD) for holographic effects introduced by a hologram display screen. The hologram display screen is disposed in a glazing such as a window of a vehicle. The hologram display screen is illuminated by light projected by a projector. The light is modulated in accordance with an array of first pixel intensity values defining an image that conveys information to an operator of the vehicle. A first position within the eyebox is received from an eye tracking device. In response to receiving the first eyebox position, the projector is controlled to modulate the light projected by the projector to compensate images diffracted from the hologram into the eyebox based on eyebox position.
G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
G02B 27/18 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups , for optical projection, e.g. combination of mirror and condenser and objective
A computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable to receive sensor data from a sensor indicating an object at a plurality of time steps, receive motion data indicating motion of the sensor at the time steps, determine a plurality of virtual pixel locations of the sensor at the time steps from a perspective of a virtual camera located at the object based on the sensor data and on the motion data, and determine a pose of the object using the virtual pixel locations. The sensor moves while generating the sensor data, and the object is stationary.
A vehicle rearview mirror assembly includes a support arm configured to engage a vehicle. A rearview mirror assembly is operably coupled to the support arm. The rearview mirror assembly includes a housing that has an outer surface configured to be oriented in a vehicle-forward direction. The housing defines an opening. A tag hook is coupled to the outer surface of the housing. The tag hook includes a support portion extending from the outer surface and a retaining portion extending vertically from the support portion. A mirror is disposed within the opening of the housing.
An assembly includes a vehicle seat including a seat back, an upper airbag mounted to the seat back, a lower airbag mounted to the seat back below the upper airbag, a flexible conduit fluidly coupling the upper airbag and the lower airbag, and a device actuatable between a first state permitting airflow through the conduit and a second state blocking airflow through the conduit.
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
B60R 21/207 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle seats
B60R 21/233 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising two or more bag-like members, one within the other
B60R 21/239 - Inflatable members characterised by their venting means
B60R 21/261 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow with means other than bag structure to diffuse or guide inflation fluid
B60R 21/01 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
A system for supplying a delivery vehicle with electric energy is described, which comprises an electrically drivable delivery vehicle for making a plurality of successive delivery journeys, in each case for transporting consignments on a respective delivery route from a starting point of the delivery route to recipients of the consignments, a supply vehicle for delivering replaceable battery modules to meeting points with the delivery vehicle, and a control device, which is designed to ascertain a likely energy requirement of the delivery vehicle for a subsequent delivery journey of the plurality of successive delivery journeys, taking into account a subsequent delivery route and a likely total weight of the delivery vehicle after loading consignments to be delivered on the subsequent delivery route at the starting point of the subsequent delivery route, and to prompt the supply vehicle to deliver a set of replaceable battery modules to a subsequent meeting point, which is the starting point of the subsequent delivery route, wherein the delivery vehicle has a first plurality of receiving units for replaceable battery modules for supplying the delivery vehicle with electric energy, and the set of replaceable batteries has a total charge level at the subsequent meeting point which covers at least the likely energy requirement and the set of replaceable battery modules has the lightest weight possible.
A hideable security key for a vehicle comprises a protective body which receives a fastening member configured to hold the hideable security key to an externally-accessible surface of the vehicle. A near-field communication (NFC) antenna is disposed in the protective body. An NFC controller is disposed in the protective body and is configured to drive a security key signal to the NFC antenna. A set of code entry elements are supported on the protective body adapted for manipulation by a user to input a predetermined passcode. The NFC controller is inhibited from driving the security key signal to the NFC antenna unless the user first inputs the predetermined passcode.
B60R 25/23 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using manual input of alphanumerical codes
B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
B60R 25/25 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using biometry
An ego user equipment (UE) receives absolute position and relative distance information for m other UEs at a timestamp and a fingerprint location based on signal strength information between the UE and n different femtocells. The ego UE determines, using round trip time between the ego UE and the other UEs, first distances of the ego UE from each of the other UEs. The ego UE determines, using the absolute position of the ego UE via fingerprinting information and absolute position of other UEs received through device-to-device (D2D) communication, second distances of the ego UE to each of the other UEs. The ego UE utilizes the fingerprint location as a current location of the UE responsive to a predefined threshold subset of discrepancies between the first distances and the second distances being within a predefined distance tolerance threshold.
G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
A vehicle power system generates alerts prior to discontinuance of power to upfitter loads and vehicle loads according to a user defined priority sequence such that the alerts generated prior to discontinuance of power to the upfitter loads are different than the alerts generated prior to discontinuance of power to the vehicle loads.
A computer that includes a processor and a memory, the memory including instructions executable by the processor to determine a first feature map and a first confidence map from a ground view image with a first neural network. First feature points can be determined based on the first feature map and the confidence map. First three-dimensional (3D) feature locations of the first features can be determined based on the first features and the first confidence map. A second feature map and a second confidence map can be determined from an aerial-view image with a second neural network. Second 3D feature locations can be based on the first 3D features, the second feature map and the second confidence map. A three degree-of-freedom (DoF) pose of a ground view camera in global coordinates can be determined by iteratively determining geometric correspondence between the first and second 3D feature locations.
A system includes a fuel cell stack (FCS) and a controller. The controller is configured to, in response to a stack current request corresponding to a stack current of the FCS which would cause a membrane hydration level of the FCS to be outside of a desired hydration range, adjust the stack current request to correspond to an adjusted stack current of the FCS which causes the membrane hydration level to be maintained within the desired hydration range.
System and methods for an internal combustion engine are described. In one example, the internal combustion engine includes one or more engine cylinders having igniters that include a pre-chamber. One or more of the engine cylinders may be operated in a skip-fire mode if a cylinder misfires or if the internal combustion engine is cold started.
A system includes a processor configured to wirelessly receive vehicle usage data. The processor is also configured to aggregate received data over time. The processor is further configured to classify vehicle usage into a predetermined category based on the aggregated received data. Also, the processor is configured to access a set of maintenance recommendations associated with the predetermined category and send a maintenance recommendation based on a correspondence between the aggregated data and a value associated with one of the maintenance recommendations.
A controller, responsive to receiving a message from a device remote from a vehicle defining a power limit during a rental mode of operation for a power outlet, prevents power output by the power outlet from exceeding the power limit during the rental mode of operation and responsive to the power output reaching the power limit during the rental mode of operation, generates a request for the device to increase the power limit.
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
A climate management system for a compartment of a vehicle includes a divider selectively disposed in the compartment to divide the compartment into two zones in response to connection with a wall of the compartment. The system further includes a sensor monitoring the compartment and configured to detect the divider in the compartment. The system further includes at least one fluid connection in the compartment. The system further includes at least one actuator configured to control fluid flow through the at least one fluid connection. The system further includes control circuitry in communication with the sensor and the at least one actuator and is configured to communicate a signal to adjust the at least one actuator based on the detection of the divider.
A computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to generate an observed overhead feature map from an overhead image of a geographic area; generate a ground-view feature map from a ground-view image captured by a camera within the geographic area, the camera oriented at least partially horizontally while capturing the ground-view image; project the ground-view feature map to an overhead view based on a geometric relationship, resulting in a projected overhead feature map; determine a rotation of the camera relative to the overhead image based on the projected overhead feature map and the observed overhead feature map; and determine a translation of the camera relative to the overhead image based on the projected overhead feature map and the observed overhead feature map.
Responsive to a temperature of a battery being less than a threshold temperature, a controller directs coolant from hollow wires wound within slots of a stator to a coolant circuit for the battery. Responsive to the temperature being greater than the threshold temperature, the controller directs the coolant from the hollow wires back to the hollow wires while bypassing the coolant circuit.
H02K 3/24 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors with channels or ducts for cooling medium between the conductors
H02K 9/193 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil with means for preventing leakage of the cooling medium
H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
H02K 11/30 - Structural association with control circuits or drive circuits
H02P 29/64 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the winding
A method includes determining a first probable amount of aggregate heat generated by a vehicle battery over a time interval, for each of a plurality of possible travelable paths to possible destinations, achievable within the time interval. The method also includes determining a second probable amount of aggregate heat generated by the battery over another time interval for each of a plurality of second possible travelable paths to possible second destinations from the possible first destinations. The method includes determining a maximum probable amount of aggregate heat generated over the first and second time intervals, and, responsive to the maximum amount of aggregate heat generated over the second time interval exceeding predefined cooling capacity and responsive to the maximum amount of aggregate heat generated over the first time interval being less than the predefined cooling capacity, scheduling precooling of the battery during the first time interval.
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
A computer that includes a processor and a memory, the memory including instructions executable by the processor to execute a multi-task learning (MTL) neural network that includes multi-task layers and single-task layers, and that is configured to receive an image as input to a first one of the multi-task layers and to output respective predictions for each of a plurality of tasks from respective ones of the single-task layers. Activation tensors can be output from the multi-task layers and can be provided as input to the single-task layers.
Methods and systems are provided for optimizing a performance of a vehicle while maintaining vehicle emissions below a threshold. In one example, a method for a controller of a vehicle comprises adjusting an operating parameter of the vehicle in response to a margin between a moving average tailpipe NOx emissions and a threshold tailpipe NOx emissions decreasing below a threshold NOx emissions margin, the moving average tailpipe NOx emissions calculated at regular intervals over a plurality of overlapping moving average windows (MAWs) of measured tailpipe NOx emissions. The threshold tailpipe NOx margin may be predicted based on expected engine-out NOx emissions of the vehicle, current NOx emissions sensitivities, and/or a predicted catalyst conversion efficiency in relation to the expected engine-out NOx emissions.
B60W 20/16 - Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect for reducing engine exhaust emissions
B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
B60W 10/24 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means
B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
In an example, a first computer includes a processor coupled to a memory, the memory including first instructions executable by the processor to transmit a message, responsive to receipt of an indicator from the first sensor of a first system, to an input of a digital model of the first system. The message can include data describing the indicator and data describing an operational and/or a physical environment of the first system. The first instructions can additionally include instructions to receive, responsive to the digital model executing programming of the first system, in which the second instructions are to modify an operation of the first system based on the described operational and/or physical environments.
B60W 50/02 - Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
G05B 17/02 - Systems involving the use of models or simulators of said systems electric
A computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to receive a command for a host vehicle to perform a maneuver, detect a target vehicle, minimize a cost function, determine a host control input for the host vehicle based on the minimization of the cost function, and actuate the host vehicle to perform the maneuver according to the host control input. The cost function includes a host cost and a target cost. The host cost is a cost associated with a host kinematic state of the host vehicle, and the target cost is a cost associated with a target kinematic state of the target vehicle.
An assembly includes an inflatable harness having a first loop of webbing, a second loop of webbing, and a panel connecting the first loop of webbing to the second loop of webbing. The assembly includes an inflatable tether extending from the first loop of webbing, the inflatable tether in fluid communication with the inflatable harness. The assembly includes a latch plate fixed to the inflatable tether, the latch plate defining a fluid passage in fluid communication with the inflatable tether to provide inflation medium to the inflatable harness.
Systems and methods for diagnosing operation of a transmission warm-up valve are presented. In one example, the transmission warm-up valve is commanded to an open position and an estimated transmission fluid temperature is compared to an actual transmission fluid temperature to determine whether or not the transmission warm-up valve is operating as commanded.
B60W 10/10 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of change-speed gearings
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 50/02 - Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
F02D 13/02 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation
F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
A differential includes a disconnect feature. When in a disengaged state, the drive gear is decoupled from the differential carrier. As a result, the portions of the powertrain that would provide propulsion through the differential may be stationary and parasitic drag is decreased. The differential is transitioned into an engaged state by providing electrical current in a solenoid coil fixed to the housing. A solenoid piston acts through a thrust bearing to slide a sleeve, thereby coupling the carrier to the drive gear.
F16D 11/14 - Clutches in which the members have interengaging parts with clutching members movable only axially
B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
B60K 17/16 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of gearing of differential gearing
F16D 27/118 - Magnetically-actuated clutches; Control or electric circuits therefor with an electromagnet not rotating with a clutching member, i.e. without collecting rings with interengaging jaws or gear teeth
F16H 48/08 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion with orbital conical gears
F16H 57/021 - Shaft support structures, e.g. partition walls, bearing eyes, casing walls or covers with bearings
F16H 57/037 - Gearboxes for accommodating differential gearing
F16D 11/00 - Clutches in which the members have interengaging parts
“Spacerless” cell block assemblies are provided for traction battery packs. Exemplary cell block assemblies may include a battery cell grouping, a bus bar module, and a heat exchanger plate. The battery cell grouping may be arranged between the bus bar module and the heat exchanger plate. The bus bar module may provide first spacer features, and the heat exchanger plate may provide second spacer features. The first and second spacer features cooperate to maintain air gaps between adjacent battery cells of the battery cell grouping.
H01M 50/291 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/507 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising an arrangement of two or more busbars within a container structure, e.g. busbar modules
A main body for a motor vehicle door which is produced by injection molding and has a frame, which has an upper reinforcing element, which has flanges that protrude from the upper reinforcing element. It is proposed for the upper reinforcing element to be integrally formed in one piece on the frame via at least two articulation elements in a manufacturing position in which said upper reinforcing element protrudes from the frame.
Methods and systems are provided for a cooling system. In one example, the cooling system includes a battery section including a battery, an electronics section including a set of power electronics, a radiator section including a radiator, a storage section including a heat store, and a plurality of valves configured to control a fluid connection between each of the battery section, the electronics section, the radiator section, and the storage section.
H01M 10/6569 - Fluids undergoing a liquid-gas phase change or transition, e.g. evaporation or condensation
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
H01M 10/633 - Control systems - characterised by algorithms, flow charts, software details or the like
H01M 10/663 - Heat-exchange relationships between the cells and other systems, e.g. central heating systems or fuel cells the system being an air-conditioner or an engine
A system includes a processor and a memory for storing instructions executable by the processor to receive a parameter from the memory that includes an identifier representing a variable font, a weight of the variable font, and a width of the variable font. The instructions can additionally be to compute a pixel length of a received first character string to be rendered via a display utilizing the identified variable font, the weight of the variable font, and the width of the variable font and to control the display to render the received first character string based on the identifier of the variable font, the weight of the variable font, or the width of the variable font.
A vehicle includes a controller programmed to, responsive to receiving information for an appointment, schedule a valet event using the information in anticipation for a valet mode associated with the appointment, wherein the valet event includes one or more conditions, and responsive the one or more conditions being met, activate the valet mode to restrict at least one vehicle function without requiring a user authentication.
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
A seal assembly includes a cap and a seal. The cap includes an engagement structure and a flange. The engagement structure is configured to couple the cap to an enclosure. The flange defines a plurality of openings that are open through a first side of the flange and a second side of the flange. The seal includes a seal body and a plurality of bosses. The seal body engages the second side of the flange and includes a plurality of bosses. Each boss is positioned in a respective opening of the plurality of openings. The seal is compressible against the flange from a relaxed state in which the bosses are flush with the first side of the flange or recessed within the openings and a compressed state in which each boss extends from the respective opening beyond the first side of the flange.
A controller, during DC fast charge of a traction battery, commands a DC charge current to have a magnitude less than a predefined value and responsive to magnitudes of resulting voltage drop data for a fast charge contactor connected between a charge port and main contactor being less than a first threshold value, commands the DC charge current to have a magnitude at a target high value.
B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
51.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO DIAGNOSE CHARGING CONNECTION INTERFACES
A vehicle including a plurality of vehicle charger pins that may be configured to connect with a charging connector is disclosed. The vehicle may further include a transceiver and a processor. The transceiver may be configured to receive real-time information associated with each vehicle charger pin when the vehicle may be charged using the charging connector. The processor may be configured to obtain the real-time information from the transceiver, and determine whether the charging connector may be improperly connected or a connection interface may be faulty based on the real-time information. Responsive to a determination that the connection interface may be faulty, the processor may be configured to perform a self-diagnostic test to determine whether a vehicle charger pin may be faulty or the charging connector may be faulty, and perform a predetermined action based on the self-diagnostic test.
A system is disclosed that includes a computer and memory, the memory including instructions to transform acoustic data to an order spectrum and input the order spectrum to a decoder to determine a feature vector. The feature vector can be input to a one-class classifier to classify the order spectrum as anomalous or non-anomalous and the classified order spectrum can be output.
A computer includes a processor and a memory, the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to generate obscured received data from received data by applying at least one Boolean operation to the data and to transmit, via a first communications channel, the obscured received data to a second computer. The executable instructions are additionally to transmit, via a second communications channel, a key to the second computer.
A computer that includes a processor and a memory, the memory including instructions executable by the processor to train a neural network to input data and output a prediction. A policy can be generated based on the data. Force features can be generated based on the policy. Decision nodes can be trained based on force features and a binary vector from the trained neural network. A decision tree can be generated based on the decision nodes. A decision can be generated by inputting a policy to the decision tree. The decision can be compared to the prediction and the neural network re-trained based on a difference between the decision and the prediction.
Apparatus and methods for managing HUD power in vehicle head up displays are disclosed. State indications are stored. Based on the state indications a determination is made as to whether a HUD power control condition is met. If a HUD power control condition is met a corresponding HUD power control action is determined. A set of HUD power control commands corresponding to the HUD power control action is sent to the HUD to control the HUD to take the power control action.
An automotive electronic control unit, responsive to indication of loss of communication with other automotive electronic control units, changes a voltage level on wiring interconnecting the automotive electronic control units such that the other of the automotive electronic control units reduce or preclude power flow to corresponding electrically powered components electrically connected with the other of the automotive electronic control units.
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric properties; Arrangements for locating electric faults; Arrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
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THIN SHEET-LIKE ANTENNA FOR NARROWBAND VEHICULAR COMMUNICATION
An antenna adapted for receiving satellite signals (e.g., GNSS or SDARS) includes a first dielectric substrate having a conductive ground plane layer on a lower surface. A second dielectric substrate is juxtaposed with an upper surface of the first dielectric substrate, wherein first and second spiral antenna elements are interposed on an upper surface of the second dielectric substrate, and wherein the first and second spiral antenna elements each have respective origination ends separated by a gap. A plurality of conductive patches are disposed in an array on at least one of the first or second dielectric substrates between the upper surface of the first dielectric substrate and a lower surface of the second dielectric substrate. A plurality of conductive vias extend through the first dielectric substrate connecting the conductive patches to the ground plane layer. First and second RF transmission lines are respectively coupled to the origination ends.
A method for controlling brake pressure during a shift of a vehicle out of park may include determining that a first status condition is met when the vehicle is in park with an electric parking brake applied, determining that a second status condition is met when the vehicle is not moving, responsive to detecting a shift of the vehicle out of park when the first and second status conditions are both met, directing a build-up of brake pressure until a brake pressure target is reached, and holding the brake pressure at the brake pressure target until a release condition is met.
B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
B60W 10/192 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with wheel brakes electric brakes
F16H 59/66 - Road conditions, e.g. slope, slippery
A computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to, in response to one of a vehicle feature of a vehicle being active or the vehicle being in a preset geographic area, control acceleration and braking of the vehicle based on input from an input device of the vehicle according to a low-speed mode; and in response to the low-speed mode being inactive, control acceleration and braking of the vehicle not according to the low-speed mode. In the low-speed mode, acceleration occurs upon receiving input from the input device. In the low-speed mode, braking occurs upon not receiving input from the input device.
A system includes a computer including a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to actuate a compressor to maintain a spare tire of a vehicle in an uninflated state and, upon receiving data indicating a low pressure of an operating tire of the vehicle, actuate the compressor to inflate the spare tire.
B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehicles; Arrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanks; Tyre cooling arrangements
B62D 43/04 - Spare wheel stowing, holding, or mounting arrangements external to the vehicle body attached beneath the vehicle body
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POWER MODULE ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE POWER INVERTER
A power module assembly for a power inverter of a vehicle includes a housing defining a cavity and a plurality of cards arranged side-by-side in a planar, linear array. The array is positioned within the cavity such that an inlet manifold is defined between a first longitudinal side of the array and the housing and an outlet manifold is defined between a second longitudinal side of the array and the housing. The inlet and outlet manifolds cooperate to form a fluid circuit that is in direct contact with both sides of each of the cards.
A computer that includes a processor and a memory, the memory including instructions executable by the processor to train an agent neural network to input a first state and output a first action, input the first action to an environment and determine a second state and a reward. Koopman model neural network can be trained based on the first state, the first action and the second state to determine a fake state. The agent neural network can be re-trained and the Koopman model neural network can be re-trained based on reinforcement learning including the first state, the first action, the second state, the fake state, and the reward.
Captured PII is identified in sensor data, the sensor data being captured over time by a sensor of a vehicle of an environment surrounding the vehicle. The sensor data includes captured PII and non-PII. A notice zone surrounding the vehicle is identified, the notice zone defining an area in which a notice device of the vehicle provides notice to pedestrians that the sensor data is being captured. Any instances of the captured PII in the sensor data are obscured that are captured from the pedestrians that, over the time of the capture, did not enter the notice zone and receive the notice. The sensor data, as processed, is sent to a cloud server for storage.
A system and a method for calibrating a wake-up sequence for a user includes determining that the user is asleep based upon sensor data, activating one or more stimulus mechanisms for a set period of time in a test wake-up sequence upon occurrence of a wake-up condition, determining an elapsed time within the set period of time of the one or more stimulus mechanisms being activated in the test wake-up sequence at which the user wakes from sleep based on additional sensor data, comparing the elapsed time to a threshold time indicative of a sufficient wake-up time, and determining a calibrated wake-up sequence including the one or more stimulus mechanisms having elapsed times below the threshold time.
Systems and methods for operating a hybrid vehicle during an end of assembly line test are presented. In one example, torque of an integrated starter/generator (ISG) is adjusted so that the ISG may not affect engine data that is collected during end of assembly line engine testing. The collected engine data may be a basis for adapting engine operation.
A server includes an interface configured to communicate with a vehicle and a charger, and a processor configured to responsive to receiving, from the vehicle, vehicle data indicative of an energy transfer amount from the vehicle to one or more receiving entities above a transfer threshold, impose a limitation on the charger to charge the vehicle by sending a message to the charger.
G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
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Traction Battery Controller Operable to Detect Battery Internal State Using Battery Model Based on Comprehensive Distribution of Relaxation Times Information
A traction battery controller of an electrified vehicle controls the traction battery based in part on a value of a non-linear circuit element of a model of the traction battery in which the value of the non-linear circuit element is estimated in part on distribution of relaxation time (DRT) information of measured impedance data of the traction battery.
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
69.
SELECTIVE PRIVACY MODE OPERATION FOR IN-CABIN MONITORING
A system for monitoring one or more events in a vehicle includes a time-of-flight sensor configured to generate a point cloud representing an interior of the vehicle. The point cloud includes three-dimensional positional information of the interior. A camera is configured to capture image data representing the interior of the vehicle. The processing circuitry is configured to process the image data from the camera in a first operational mode, process the point cloud from the time-of-flight sensor in a second operational mode, detect, based on either of the image data or the point cloud, an occupant of the vehicle, detect an indication from the occupant to disable the first operational mode, and selectively operate between the first and second operational modes based on at least one of the image data and the indication.
G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 10/96 - Management of image or video recognition tasks
G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
G06V 40/10 - Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestrians; Body parts, e.g. hands
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
70.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETECTION FOR A VEHICLE
A method for monitoring an environment of a vehicle. The method includes generating, via at least one time-of-flight sensor, at least one point cloud representing the environment of the vehicle, the at least one point cloud including three-dimensional positional information of the environment. The method also includes detecting, via processing circuitry in communication with the at least one time-of-flight sensor, an aerosol in the environment. The method also includes estimating a quality of the aerosol based on at least one feature of the at least one point cloud. The method also includes determining a response condition based on the estimation of the quality. The method also includes communicating an instruction to execute the response condition.
A method for monitoring an object in a compartment of a vehicle. The method includes generating, via a time-of-flight sensor, a point cloud representing the compartment of the vehicle. The point cloud includes three-dimensional positional information of the compartment. The method further includes determining, via processing circuitry in communication to the time-of-flight sensor, a shape of the object based on the point cloud. The method further includes classifying the object as an occupant based on the shape. The method further includes identifying a body segment of the occupant. The method further includes comparing the body segment to target keypoints corresponding to a target attribute for the body segment. The method further includes determining a condition of the occupant based on the comparison of the body segment to the target keypoints. The method further includes generating an output based on the determined condition.
G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
G01S 7/4865 - Time delay measurement, e.g. time-of-flight measurement, time of arrival measurement or determining the exact position of a peak
A vehicle cargo bed extender system is comprised of a plurality of panels that are coupled together such that the panels are configurable between a plurality of use positions including at least a stowed position and an extended position. When in the stowed position, the plurality of panels are stored within a cargo bed floor. When in the extended position, the plurality of panels provide an extended work surface that extends outwardly beyond the cargo bed floor.
A controller, while a motor is deactivated and a corresponding inverter is disabled, enables an engine for propulsion of a vehicle such that the motor rotates at a speed due to the propulsion, and commands variable voltage control circuitry to generate a target input voltage for the inverter that is based on a speed limit for the vehicle such that the speed of the motor corresponding to the vehicle travelling results in zero braking torque from the motor and zero charging current flow to a traction battery.
B60W 20/50 - Control strategies for responding to system failures, e.g. for fault diagnosis, failsafe operation or limp mode
B60K 6/00 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
74.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING STUCK ATWU VALVE
Methods and systems are provided for diagnosing a stuck Active Transmission Warmup (ATWU) valve. In one example, a method for an ATWU valve monitoring routine of a vehicle comprises determining a temperature difference between an engine coolant temperature (ECT) and a transmission fluid temperature (TFT) over a duration before the ATWU valve is commanded from a closed position to an open position or from the open position to the closed position comparing a rate of change of the TFT before and after the ATWU valve is commanded to the open position or the closed position; and indicating a stuck ATWU valve based on at least one of the temperature difference, the TFT rate of change comparison, or a combination thereof, based on a calibration parameter.
A traction battery pack venting system includes an enclosure assembly that provides an interior area; at least one rail assembly; and a shear plate beneath the enclosure. The at least one rail assembly is configured to communicate vent byproducts received from within the enclosure assembly to an area between the shear plate and the enclosure assembly.
H01M 50/358 - External gas exhaust passages located on the battery cover or case
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
Multi-function valve assemblies are provided for use in automotive components, such as traction battery packs, for example. An exemplary multi-function valve assembly may include a valve housing, a first valve body movably positioned within the valve housing, and a second valve body movably positioned within the valve housing. The first and second valve bodies may be moved between positions in which the valve bodies are seated against one another and other positions in which the valve bodies are unseated relative to one another to provide various valve functions. The multi-function valve assembly may be configured to provide functions such as degassing, pressure equalization, leak testing, etc.
Busbars are provided for electrically connecting battery cells within a traction battery pack. An exemplary busbar may include features for locating and positioning a tab terminal of a battery cell. For example, the busbar may include a slot and a bent portion. The tab terminal may be received within the slot such that at least a portion of the tab terminal is positioned on an opposite side of the busbar from a housing of the battery cell. The tab terminal may be secured (e.g., welded) to the bent portion at a section of the busbar that is exposed within the slot.
H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
H01M 50/505 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising a single busbar
H01M 50/514 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells
H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing
H01M 50/548 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on opposite sides of the cell
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TRACTION BATTERY CONTROLLER EMPLOYING STRUCTURAL ADAPTIVE LEARNING OF BATTERY MODEL PARAMETERS
A traction battery controller of an electrified vehicle controls the traction battery based in part on a value of a current-independent parameter, decomposed from a current-dependent parameter of a model of the traction battery, that is estimated based on voltage and current measurements of the traction battery. The controller may detect, based in part on the estimated value of the current-independent parameter, a power capability of the traction battery and control a vehicle component according to the power capability of the traction battery.
G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/24 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries
G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables
The disclosure generally pertains to a vehicle seat headrest adjustment system. An example method executed by a processor includes determining, based on data received from a first sensor, a spatial parameter associated with a headrest of a seat in a vehicle and determining, based on data received from the first sensor and/or a second sensor, a spatial parameter associated with a head of an occupant of the seat. The processor evaluates the spatial parameters with respect to a reference spatial relationship between the headrest and the head of the occupant and issues an audible alert and/or a visual advisory to reposition and/or reorient the headrest based on the evaluation. The spatial parameters can be, for example, an orientation of the headrest, a separation distance between the headrest and the head of the occupant, or a relative orientation of the head of the occupant with respect to the headrest.
An event detection system is for a vehicle. The system includes a processor, a sensor suite electrically connected to the processor, and a memory. The memory has instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform the operations including receive an ON command, and receive data from the sensor suite. The data is indicative of the event, and the event includes the planting of unknown cargo on the vehicle.
A vehicle includes a door sensor, a plurality of transceivers, a display, and one or more controllers. The one or more controllers, responsive to data from the door sensor indicating a corresponding door is absent from the vehicle, command the transceivers to each output a radio frequency signal to determine if a fob is present in the vehicle.
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
B60R 25/31 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems of human presence inside or outside the vehicle
B60R 25/34 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems of conditions of vehicle components, e.g. of windows, door locks or gear selectors
82.
VEHICLE SEATING SYSTEM HAVING INDUCTIVE POWERED COVER
A seating system for a vehicle includes a seat component, a seat cover configured to cover at least a portion of the seat component, a connector for connecting the seat cover to the seat component, and an inductive transmitter coil provided on the seat component. The seating system for a vehicle also includes an inductive receiver coil provided on the seat cover and configured to inductively couple to the inductive transmitter coil when the seat cover is connected to the seat component, an electric powered heater provided on the seat cover and configured to receive electrical power from the inductive receiver coil to heat the seat cover, and a shape memory alloy provided on the seat cover and configured to reconfigure the seat cover between a first configuration and a second configuration.
A stowable pedal system for a motor vehicle is provided. The stowable pedal system for a motor vehicle includes a foot pedal configured to be actuated by a user in a deployed position and further actuatable to a stowed position and the deployed position, and a sensor assembly sensing a sensed position of the foot pedal. The system also includes a controller configured to process the sensed position from the sensor assembly and command a vehicle operation in the deployed position and further processing the sensed signal during a stow or deploy operation to determine a stowed or deployed status of the foot pedal and generating an output signal indicative of the stowed or deployed status.
An instrument panel for a vehicle includes a glovebox aperture and a glovebox assembly. The glovebox aperture is defined by the instrument panel. A perimeter of the glovebox aperture defines an actuation surface and a latch aperture such that the actuation surface and the latch aperture are unitarily formed with the instrument panel. The glovebox assembly includes a storage compartment and a latch assembly. The glovebox assembly is received within the glovebox aperture. The glovebox assembly is operable between a stowed position and a deployed position relative to the glovebox aperture. The latch assembly includes a latch that is configured to be received within the latch aperture when the glovebox assembly is in the stowed position.
B60R 7/06 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space mounted on or below dashboards
E05B 83/30 - Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like for glove compartments
E05F 5/00 - Braking devices, e.g. checks; Stops; Buffers
A method for determining spatial availability for a compartment of a vehicle includes generating, via at least one time-of-flight sensor, a first point cloud representing the compartment of the vehicle, the first point cloud including three-dimensional positional information of the compartment. The method further includes calculating, via processing circuitry in communication with the at least one time-of-flight sensor, spatial information corresponding to a target configuration for the compartment. The method further includes comparing, via the processing circuitry, the spatial information to the first point cloud. The method further includes determining an availability of the target configuration based on the comparison of the spatial information to the first point cloud.
A method for managing occupant interaction with components of a vehicle includes generating, via a time-of-flight sensor, a point cloud representing a compartment of the vehicle, the point cloud including three-dimensional positional information about the compartment. The method further includes identifying at least one body segment of a user based on the point cloud. The method further includes determining, via processing circuitry in communication with the time-of-flight sensor, a position of at least one feature of the at least one body segment. The method further includes calculating an orientation of the at least one body segment based on the at least one feature. The method further includes estimating an intended task of the user based on the orientation of the at least one body segment. The method further includes generating, via the processing circuitry, a response signal in response to estimation of the intended task.
A system for managing adjustments for a component of a vehicle includes a time-of-flight sensor configured to generate a point cloud representing a compartment of the vehicle. The system further includes an actuator configured to adjust the component of the vehicle. The system further includes processing circuitry in communication with the time-of-flight sensor and the actuator. The processing circuitry configured to detect an occupant in a seat of the vehicle based on the point cloud, define a first portion of the point cloud corresponding to the occupant and a second portion of the point cloud corresponding to the seat of the vehicle, calculate a volume of the occupant based on the first portion of the point cloud, estimate a bodyweight of the occupant based on the volume, and communicate an instruction to adjust the component of the vehicle in response to the estimation of the bodyweight.
B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
B60R 21/16 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
G01S 17/894 - 3D imaging with simultaneous measurement of time-of-flight at a 2D array of receiver pixels, e.g. time-of-flight cameras or flash lidar
G06T 7/521 - Depth or shape recovery from the projection of structured light
G06V 10/34 - Smoothing or thinning of the pattern; Morphological operations; Skeletonisation
G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
A method for detecting interaction of a user with a steering wheel for a vehicle includes generating, via a time-of-flight sensor, a point cloud representing a compartment of the vehicle. The point cloud includes three-dimensional positional information about the compartment. The method further includes identifying, via processing circuitry in communication with the time-of-flight sensor, the steering wheel in the compartment based on the point cloud. The method further includes comparing, via the processing circuitry, the point cloud to target point cloud data representative of the steering wheel clear of attachments. The method further includes determining one of a presence and an absence of an object on the steering wheel based on the comparison. The method further includes determining an alert condition based on the determination of one of the presence and the absence of the object.
G01S 17/894 - 3D imaging with simultaneous measurement of time-of-flight at a 2D array of receiver pixels, e.g. time-of-flight cameras or flash lidar
B62D 6/10 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits responsive only to input torque characterised by the means for sensing torque
Systems and methods for implementing rear passenger attention. A driver of a vehicle may be presented with a graphical interface for controlling a telltale embedded in a rear region of the vehicle that is visible to other occupants of the vehicle (e.g., rear passengers). The driver may access an edge bar on the graphical interface to activate the telltale. The telltale may be activated to attract the attention of other occupant(s) of the vehicle (e.g., rear passengers) by pulsing at a 1 Hz frequency with an integrated dimming function that reduces the effects of epilepsy.
B60Q 3/70 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose
B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
B60Q 3/82 - Switches specially adapted for vehicle interior lighting, e.g. switching by tilting the lens
G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
90.
VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MITIGATING ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT OVERHEATING
Vehicle charging systems and methods are provided for controlling an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) assembly during a vehicle charging event. A temperature of the EVSE assembly may be monitored, and the EVSE assembly may be shut down when the temperature exceeds a predefined temperature threshold. After the temperature falls back below the predefined temperature threshold, the EVSE assembly may be restarted at a reduced charging current level. This process of shut down and restart may be continuously repeated until the temperature of the EVSE assembly can be maintained below the predefined threshold temperature during the charging event, thereby reducing charging standby times.
A rubber-graphene composite includes a paste and a rubber matrix, wherein the paste is mixed with the rubber matrix. The paste includes graphene, a plasticizer, and at least one additive selected from the group consisting of carbon black, biochar, and rice husk ash silica. A method for preparing a rubber-graphene composite includes mixing graphene with a plasticizer and at least one additive selected from the group consisting of carbon black, biochar, and rice husk ash silica to form a paste; mixing the paste with a rubber matrix to form an intermediate composite; accelerating the intermediate composite to form a final composite; and extruding and curing the final composite.
A driver position assist system is disclosed. The driver position assist system may include a transceiver configured to receive a vehicle component configuration from a vehicle. The driver position assist system may further include a processor configured to obtain the vehicle component configuration from the transceiver. The processor may be further configured to estimate a vehicle user position inside the vehicle based on the vehicle component configuration. The processor may further determine whether a vehicle user head portion is in a driver-facing camera field of view (FOV) based on the estimation of the vehicle user position. The processor may additionally determine an updated vehicle component configuration based on the vehicle user position, when the vehicle user head portion is in not in the camera FOV. Furthermore, the processor may transmit the updated vehicle component configuration to a user interface.
B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
A vehicle battery enclosure includes a first member elongated along an axis and a second member spaced from the first member. The vehicle battery enclosure includes a battery compartment between the first member and the second member. A wing is rotatably connected to the first member and is rotatable relative to the first member from a stowed position (FIGS. 1, 4A, 4B) to a deployed position (FIGS. 2, 3, 5A, 8, and 9). The wing is aligned with the battery enclosure along the axis in the deployed position. A pyrotechnic actuator is operatively coupled to the wing to rotate the wing to the deployed position.
H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60R 21/21 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle side panels, e.g. doors
A first vehicle-integrated projector for a heads-up display projects an image through a vehicle windshield and onto a projection screen. The projection screen is mounted on the vehicle and positioned a predetermined distance beyond the vehicle windshield. The windshield includes a layer of holographic film. The image is keystone corrected to conform a shape of the image to be closer to a shape of the projection screen than an uncorrected shape of the image. The image is focused on the projection screen.
A vehicle-integrated projector projects an image onto a window of a vehicle including a layer of holographic film. Upon detecting a sensed condition indicative of a possible projection of the image onto a surface beyond the window, projection of the image is adjusted to diminish a visibility of the projection of the image beyond the window independent of headlight actuation.
A motor vehicle electrical distribution system includes an upfitter power supply subsystem with overcurrent protection for tripping (opening) a solid-state relay when current drawn from a main electrical source by the upfitter subsystem impacts other priority electrical loads of the vehicle. Warnings/alerts are generated to inform the user (e.g., driver) of the tripping events, which may include real-time graphing of a recent history of events. In order to restore power to the upfitter subsystem, a voltage supplied by a supplemental battery (i.e., vehicle start-up battery) to the upfitter subsystem is monitored. If the voltage stabilizes then a voltage from the main electrical source is intentionally dropped to the stabilized value and the solid-state relay is re-closed. Then the main voltage is ramped back up to its nominal value. An automatic reset time may be added to delay the reclosing if the solid-state relay has been operated excessively.
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
H01H 85/02 - Protective devices in which the current flows through a part of fusible material and this current is interrupted by displacement of the fusible material when this current becomes excessive - Details
H02H 3/20 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess voltage
In a host vehicle, it can be determined that current ambient light is below a light activation threshold. A target vehicle can be detected with lights insufficiently activated for the current ambient light. A component of the host vehicle can be actuated based on a location of the target vehicle detected with lights insufficiently activated.
A sensor assembly includes a bracket, a blower mounted to the bracket and supported by the bracket, and a sensor mounted to the bracket and supported by the bracket. The sensor includes a sensor window. The bracket is a single piece. The bracket includes a duct positioned to receive airflow directly from the blower. The duct includes a duct outlet positioned to direct the airflow traveling through the duct onto the sensor window.
A system for communicating a marshalling status of a vehicle to an observer located outside a vehicle. A memory storing instructions executable by a processor includes instructions to receive a marshalling command by the vehicle from a marshalling controller. The vehicle's marshalling state is changed in response to the marshalling command. The marshalling state is mapped to an optical output encoded for and understandable to the human observer. At least a first status light is illuminated according to the optical output.
B60Q 1/50 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
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