Systems may include at least one processor configured to determine a predicted value of an unwrap factor using a machine learning model, wherein the machine learning model is a trained machine learning model configured to provide a predicted value of an unwrap factor for dealiasing a measurement of range rate of a target object as an output, dealiase a measurement value of range rate from a radar of an autonomous vehicle (AV) based on the predicted value of the unwrap factor to provide a true value of range rate, and control an operation of the AV in a real-time environment based on the true value of range rate. Methods, computer program products, and autonomous vehicles are also disclosed.
B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions
B60W 40/10 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to vehicle motion
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and computer program products for biasing a trajectory of a vehicle. The methods comprise: identifying a lane biasing interval of a lane in which the vehicle is to travel based on a lane width; obtaining a first reference path of travel for the vehicle that passes through the lane biasing interval; generating a second reference path of travel for the vehicle using a plurality of lateral offsets and the first reference path of travel for the vehicle; and adjusting the trajectory of the vehicle using the second reference path of travel. The lateral offsets are based on a lateral offset from each index point of the first reference path that resides in the lane biasing interval.
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
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
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING WHETHER A VEHICLE IS LIKELY TO LEAVE AN OFF-ROAD PARKING AREA
This document discloses system, method, and computer program product embodiments for assessing whether a vehicle that is positioned in an off-road parking area is exhibiting intent to enter the road. If the vehicle exhibits such intent, the system may forecast a trajectory for the vehicle. If the vehicle does not exhibit such intent, a trajectory forecast may not necessarily be required. The trajectory forecasts for vehicles that do exhibit such intent may then be used by an autonomous vehicle in motion planning operations.
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
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SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DETECTING AND PREVENTING AN AUTONOMOUS DRIVING ACTION
Provided are systems, methods, and computer program products for controlling an autonomous vehicle (AV) to maneuver in a roadway, comprising acquiring, data associated with an actor detected on a route of the AV in the roadway for sensing a trajectory of the actor, predicting that the trajectory of the actor includes at least one characteristic that is associated with invoking a conditionally disallowed action in the AV, automatically restricting the conditionally disallowed action from a motion plan of the AV to prevent the AV from executing the conditionally disallowed action in response to detecting that one or more conditions are present in the roadway, issuing a command to control the AV on a candidate trajectory generated to prevent an option for the conditionally disallowed action.
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
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
B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions
The present disclosure relates to an article carrier system configured for use with a motor vehicle, in particular a pickup truck, and corresponding methods. The features described herein permit a user to use a slidable rear support to carry articles above the cargo area of a pickup truck, and allow for relatively easy repositioning of the rear support to accommodate articles of various sizes. Further, the features described herein do not interfere with use of the cargo area when the rear support is not being used to support articles thereon. This disclosure also allows for a smooth sliding motion of the rear support, while resisting if not eliminating vibrations.
The invention relates to a housing (12) for a vibration unit (4) which can be arranged on a seat cushion (1) of a vehicle seat (16) and is designed to produce a haptically perceptible signal at the vehicle seat (16). In order to improve the driving experience of an occupant, more particularly a driver, of a vehicle, the housing (12) has an edge-free surface (13) and at least one housing opening (14) through which sound waves can pass.
A sensor assembly includes an upper housing. The sensor assembly includes a monolithic lower housing fixed to the upper housing and defining a chamber therebetween. The monolithic lower housing defines a drain channel that slopes downward and outward in the chamber. The sensor assembly may be mounted to a roof of a vehicle. Specifically, the monolithic lower housing may be fixed to the roof.
G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
G01S 7/02 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
A system includes a vehicle control module, a vehicle gateway module, and a wired vehicle communications network communicatively coupling the vehicle gateway module to the vehicle control module. The vehicle control module is programmed to receive sensor data from at least one sensor, execute a machine-learning program trained to determine whether the sensor data satisfies at least one criterion, and transmit the sensor data satisfying the at least one criterion to the vehicle gateway module. The vehicle gateway module is programmed to transmit the machine-learning program to the vehicle control module; upon receiving the sensor data from the vehicle control module, store the sensor data; and upon establishing a connection with a remote server, transmit the sensor data to the remote server.
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
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
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METHOD AND SYSTEM TO CALIBRATE CAMERAS DEVICES OF A VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM USING A PROGRAMMABLE CALIBRATION TARGET DEVICE
A method for calibration of vision sensors includes, by a processor: selecting a calibration sequence that has a base calibration pattern and calibration angles, generating a calibrating target that may include the calibration pattern at a selected calibration angle of the angles, and causing a display screen to display a digital image representative of the target at the selected angle relative to an originating border of the selected angle. Each of the calibration angles is associated with a different originating border of the screen. The method includes by a vision sensor capturing at least one image of the calibrating target displayed on the screen. The calibration is repeated for each calibration angle of the sequence. The method includes performing calibration of the vision sensor in response to image signal processing of extracted calibration features in the at least one image of the calibrating targets.
A vehicle control system includes a plurality of sensors that determine ride height information of a vehicle, a sensor that determines pitch information for the vehicle, and a controller that selectively applies traction torque and braking torque to wheels of the vehicle based on vehicle speed, the pitch information and the ride height information.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
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ARB DISCONNECT SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED ROLL GRADIENT AND UNDERSTEER CHARACTERISTICS
A suspension assembly for a vehicle suspension system may include a lower control arm, an upper control arm, a damper, and a drop link. The lower control arm may be operably coupled to a chassis of a vehicle via a first bushing assembly and a second bushing assembly. The first and second bushing assemblies may each pivot about an axis substantially parallel to a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. The upper control arm may be operably coupled to the chassis. The damper may be operably coupled to the lower control arm to dampen pivoting motion of the upper and lower control arms relative to the chassis. The drop link may operably couple the lower control arm and an anti-roll bar that includes a disconnect assembly to translate a roll motion into a force exerted on the lower control arm in a direction substantially parallel to the axis.
B60G 11/20 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having torsion-bar springs only characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
B60G 11/18 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having torsion-bar springs only
B60G 11/26 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs
B60G 11/50 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having springs of different kinds not including leaf springs having helical, spiral, or coil springs, and also torsion-bar springs
B60G 17/00 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or s
A vehicle control system includes a plurality of ride height sensors, a brake system and a controller. The ride height sensors may determine ride height information associated with individual wheels of a vehicle. The brake system may apply braking force to the individual wheels of the vehicle responsive to provision of a brake application signal. The controller may generate the brake application signal during vehicle pitch based on vehicle speed and the ride height information.
The present invention discloses a battery housing (1) for a traction battery, the battery housing (1) having a first housing shell (10) and a second housing shell (20) which can be connected to the first housing shell (10) for bounding an interior (2) formed to receive at least one battery module, the battery housing (1) having the following features: - the first housing shell (10) has a first collar (11) which runs at least partially around the first housing shell (10); - the second housing shell (20) has a second collar (21) which runs at least partially around the second housing shell (20); - the battery housing (1) has at least one connection element (40) having two pressure limbs (41, 42); - the at least one connection element (40) is designed to engage around the first collar (11) and the second collar (21) and to clamp same to one another by the two pressure limbs (41, 42) of the connection element (40) exerting a normal force on the first collar (11) and on the second collar (21), the battery housing (1) being characterised by the following features: - the first collar (11) and/or the second collar (21) has at least one latching means (30, 31, 32); - the connection element (40) has at least one second latching means (50, 51, 52); - the connection element (40) can be latched to the first collar (11) and/or the second collar (21) by means of the first latching means (30, 31, 32) and the second latching means (50, 51, 52).
H01M 50/24 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries from their environment, e.g. from corrosion
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 50/262 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders with fastening means, e.g. locks
Vehicle road usage is monitored via vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication. From each of a plurality of vehicles via one or more RSUs communicating with vehicles using V2X communication, anonymized data is received indicating routing of the respective vehicle along roadways over time and location. From each of the plurality of vehicles via the one or more RSUs, non-anonymized usage amounts are received indicative of a cost incurred by the respective vehicle for overall usage of the roadway by the respective vehicle, the usage amounts being computed by the respective vehicle according to usage metrics broadcast by the one or more RSUs. Roadway areas of high roadway usage are identified according to the anonymized data. The usage metrics are updated to incentivize alternative routes to routes traversing the roadway areas of high roadway usage. The usage metrics, as updated, are broadcast for receipt by the plurality of vehicles.
G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
G07B 15/06 - Arrangements for road pricing or congestion charging of vehicles or vehicle users, e.g. automatic toll systems
G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
G08G 1/056 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled with provision for distinguishing direction of travel
G08G 1/065 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles by counting the vehicles in a section of the road or in a parking area, i.e. comparing incoming count with outgoing count
A sensor apparatus includes a cylindrical sensor window defining an axis, and a plurality of at least three tubular segments fixed relative to the sensor window. Each tubular segment is elongated circumferentially relative to the axis. The tubular segments collectively form a ring substantially centered around the axis. Each tubular segment includes at least one first nozzle and at least one second nozzle. The first nozzles and second nozzles are arranged in an alternating pattern around the ring. The first nozzles each have a direction of discharge in a radially inward and axial direction forming a first angle with the axis, and the second nozzles each have a direction of discharge in a radially inward and axial direction forming a second angle with the axis, the second angle being different than the first angle.
B05B 1/02 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops
B08B 5/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets, e.g. blowing-out cavities
B08B 9/027 - Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
A computer is configured to determine a threat number for a first target vehicle based on data received from the first target vehicle indicating at least one of a position, speed, or route history of the first target vehicle, identify a second target vehicle based on data collected with one or more host vehicle sensors when the threat number of the first target vehicle exceeds a threshold upon determining that the first target vehicle and the second target vehicle are not the same vehicle and that at least one of (a) a barrier is detected between the host vehicle and the first target vehicle or (b) that a threat number of the second target vehicle exceeds a second threshold, suppress a collision avoidance action.
Provided is a current transferring device for an electric machine comprising a rotary bearing member fixed in a rotor shaft and rotating with it and a non-rotary component. The rotary bearing member includes: a first compartment with a conducting fluid and having a first opening and a rotor positive connector that is in contact with the conducting fluid therein and connected to a rotor positive pole; a second compartment with a conducting fluid and having a second opening and a rotor negative connector that is in contact with the conducting fluid therein and connected to a rotor negative pole. The non-rotary component closes the first and second openings and includes: a power positive connector extending into the first compartment and being in contact with the conducting fluid therein; and a power negative connector extending into the second compartment and being in contact with the conducting fluid therein.
H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
H02K 16/00 - Machines with more than one rotor or stator
H02K 31/00 - Acyclic motors or generators, i.e. DC machines having drum or disc armatures with continuous current collectors
H02K 55/00 - Dynamo-electric machines having windings operating at cryogenic temperatures
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MODULAR DOUBLE PIN LOAD SENSING HITCHES INCLUDING TWO-PIECE PIN MOUNTS
Modular double pin load sensing hitches including two-piece pin mounts are disclosed herein. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes a pin mount including a first piece, and a second piece, separate from and to be disposed opposite to the first piece. The apparatus further includes and a receiver tube including a first mounting ear to be coupled to the first piece via a first pin and a second mounting ear to be coupled to the second piece via a second pin.
A method of forming a part (50) includes 3D printing a photopolymerizable resin and forming a preformed part and subsequently post-curing the preformed part (50) with electron beams (127). The preformed part may be cured via UV curing. A section of the preformed part post-cured with electron beams may have a thickness of at least 1.0 centimeter, for example, at least 2.0 centimeters or at least 3.0 centimeters. An electron beam dosage to post-cure the preformed part may be between 10 kilogray (kGy) and 100 kGy. The preformed part may be 3D printed using stereolithography (SLA), digital light processing (DLP) or material jetting (MJ) and the photopolymerizable resin may include at least one of an acrylate functional polymer and a methacrylate functional polymer. In the alternative, or in addition to, the photopolymerizable resin may include at least one of a urethane, a polyester, and a polyether.
B29C 64/124 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using layers of liquid which are selectively solidified
B29C 64/268 - Arrangements for irradiation using electron beams [EB]
B29C 64/291 - Arrangements for irradiation for operating globally, e.g. together with selectively applied activators or inhibitors
B29C 71/04 - After-treatment of articles without altering their shape; Apparatus therefor by wave energy or particle radiation
B33Y 40/00 - Auxiliary operations or equipment, e.g. for material handling
A method of forming a magnet (20) is provided. The method includes disposing an anisotropic magnetic powder (2) and a binder (3) within a bed (16), the anisotropic magnetic powder (2) having a defined magnetization direction. An energy beam (14) selectively melts the binder (3) such that the anisotropic magnetic powder (2) forms a permanent magnet (20) with the defined magnetization direction. The energy beam is a laser beam, a microwave beam and the like.
H01F 1/057 - Alloys characterised by their composition containing rare earth metals and magnetic transition metals, e.g. SmCo5 and IIIa elements, e.g. Nd2Fe14B
H01F 41/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or assembling magnets, inductances or transformers; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing materials characterised by their magnetic properties for manufacturing cores, coils or magnets
21.
OBJECT DETECTION UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS FOR AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (USA)
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
Radha, Hayder
Hnewa, Mazin
Diedrich, Jon
Gehrke, Mark
Abstract
Advanced automotive active-safety systems, in general, and autonomous vehicles, in particular, rely heavily on visual data to classify and localize objects, most notably pedestrians and other nearby cars, to assist the corresponding vehicles maneuver safely in their environment. However, the performance of object detection methods is anticipated to degrade under challenging rainy conditions. Nevertheless, and despite major advancements in the development of deraining approaches, the impact of rain on object detection has largely been understudied, especially in the context of autonomous systems. This disclosure analyzes this problem space and presents an improved system for detecting objects under rainy conditions.
G06N 20/10 - Machine learning using kernel methods, e.g. support vector machines [SVM]
G01W 1/02 - Instruments for indicating weather conditions by measuring two or more variables, e.g. humidity, pressure, temperature, cloud cover or wind speed
ṁEGRLPOptEGRLPOpt (ṁEGRLPOptEGRLPOpt ṁEGRLPThrEGRLPThr ṁEGRLPBalEGRLPBal ṁ1010 10 ) and a ratio of mass concentrations, and is used to operate the internal combustion engine (2).
F02M 26/05 - High pressure loops, i.e. wherein recirculated exhaust gas is taken out from the exhaust system upstream of the turbine and reintroduced into the intake system downstream of the compressor
F02M 26/06 - Low pressure loops, i.e. wherein recirculated exhaust gas is taken out from the exhaust downstream of the turbocharger turbine and reintroduced into the intake system upstream of the compressor
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METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH A HIGH-PRESSURE EXHAUST GAS RETURN
(ṁEGRHPOpt EGRHPOpt )ṁEGRHPOptEGRHPOpt EGRHPBal(ṁ2121 21 ) and a ratio of mass concentrations, and used for operating the internal combustion engine (2).
F02M 26/05 - High pressure loops, i.e. wherein recirculated exhaust gas is taken out from the exhaust system upstream of the turbine and reintroduced into the intake system downstream of the compressor
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMIC CARRIER AGGREGATION CONTROL
A system includes a processor configured to receive a data transfer request using a vehicle connectivity option. The processor is also configured to determine whether the request should be fulfilled using carrier aggregation, based on at least a power level powering the connectivity option. The processor is further configured to fulfil the request using or not using carrier aggregation, based at least in part on the results of the carrier aggregation determination.
A transportation service can sort itineraries that it proposes to service a passenger trip request. To enable sorting, the transportation service can evaluate itineraries based on itinerary characteristics, a passenger profile, and contextual information of the trip request. Itinerary characteristics can be manually supplied or automatically determined. Passengers can rate itineraries, provide reviews for itineraries, reject undesirable itineraries, and accept desirable itineraries. The service can then build a passenger profile based on the actions of a passenger. The service can determine itinerary characteristics based on weather conditions and exposure to the weather conditions.
Systems and methods are disclosed for efficient rideshare routing by removing redundant data and latency issues using a server-side filter. The method to configure a system and a system so configured include steps to receive a request for a trip. A determination is made for route offerings for the trip based at least in part on a time to complete the trip. Profile information associated with the request is accessed. A filtering action, using the profile information and using a filter at a location remote from an origin of the request, is performed for the route offerings based at least in part on restrictions from the profile information to provide filtered route offerings. Portions from the filtered route offerings are provided as computer-readable instructions in response to the request.
A third-party provider, such as a transportation management service, can offer ridesharing-type transportation in response to requests. An employer, governmental agency, or other party might sponsor vehicles or routes for a first entity. Embodiments provide approaches for determining and selecting from various routes to serve transportation requests for the first entity, as well as a second entity and other entities interesting in obtaining rides or delivery of inanimate objects through excess capacity, including "standby" service. Incentives may be offered to the provider or the first entity in exchange for use of the excess capacity. The provider can utilize an objective function to balance metrics when selecting proposed routing solutions to serve a set of ride requests. Optimization network processes can be applied to improve each routing solution and capacity utilization. Approaches can also perform proactive placement of vehicles in order to more closely match vehicle capacity with anticipated demand.
A provider, such as a transportation management service, can evaluate potential routing solutions based on various environmental metrics. Environmental metrics can include various aspect of potential routing solution that might impact routing solution desirability such as weather exposure to a predicted weather event. The evaluation can be based on weights indicating preferences of riders relating to the environmental metrics. These weights can be determined through surveys, reviews, or otherwise analyzing historical data and rider responses.
G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
G01C 21/28 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network with correlation of data from several navigational instruments
A transit service can deliver an item to a passenger or receive an item for delivery from a passenger. The transit service can receive an item, a request to deliver the item to a passenger, and a request from the passenger for a trip. The transit service can perform an objective function to determine an optimal vehicle to deliver the item to the passenger. The objective function can consider capacities of vehicles, characteristics of the item, and rider preferences. The transit service can track items, vehicles, and passengers to coordinate delivery. The transit service can secure the item and disengage a security mechanism based on the locations of the item, respective vehicle, and respective passenger.
Various embodiments provide approaches for selecting vehicles and optimizing routes for a combination of passenger transportation requests and cargo delivery requests. The passenger transportation requests can relate to the transportation of people (i.e., passengers) and the cargo delivery request can related to the delivery of animals, packages, or other objects, from an origination location to a destination location. There may be several different types of vehicles available, each of which may be particularly advantageous (e.g., efficient) for a certain type of route, including passenger-only vehicles which are only used to serve passenger requests, cargo-only vehicles which are only used to serve cargo delivery requests, and mixed passenger and cargo vehicles which can be used to serve both passenger requests and cargo requests. In some embodiments, the mixed passenger and cargo vehicles may hold passengers and cargo at the same time, servicing both types of requests simultaneously.
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide improved techniques of a route optimization system to provide dynamic promotions to compensate for predicted time of arrival of a vehicle in response to a ride request. The promotions may be for vendors located by the pickup location in the ride request and timed to compensate for a wait time or an unexpected delay. In another embodiment, dynamic promotions may be determined and provided to incentivize customers to go to an alternate pickup location providing a more optimized route for the assigned vehicle. The more optimized route may be based on a better quality route score compared to the quality route score of the route originally determined for the original pickup location from the ride request. The promotion may be for vendors identified to be on the way to the alternate pickup location and timed to optimize efficiency and reduce any lag or wait time on the customer's behalf.
A device and method of forming a three-dimensional component includes filling a reservoir (26) with a volume of curable resin (30), the resin configured to undergo a first reaction to form a first product when exposed to light (42) of a first wavelength and to undergo a second reaction to form a second product when exposed to light (62) of a second wavelength. The presence of the first and second products at a common location in the resin causes a third reaction that results in a solid polymer at the common location. The method further includes directing a first light source (34) of the first wavelength into the reservoir, directing a second light source (54) of the second wavelength into the reservoir such that the first and second light sources intersect at a first predetermined location (78) within the reservoir, and allowing the third reaction to form the solid polymer at the first predetermined location.
B29C 64/135 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using layers of liquid which are selectively solidified characterised by the energy source therefor, e.g. by global irradiation combined with a mask the energy source being concentrated, e.g. scanning lasers or focused light sources
B29C 64/282 - Arrangements for irradiation using multiple radiation means, e.g. micromirrors or multiple light-emitting diodes [LED] of the same type, e.g. using different energy levels
The invention relates to a charging robot (1) for charging an accumulator of a parked electrically driven motor vehicle (4), wherein the charging robot (1) is connected to a power supply device (3) via a cable (2), and is configured to drive automatically to the motor vehicle (4) and charge its accumulator with electric current. According to the invention, the charging robot (1) contains a rotatable cable take-up reel which is configured to automatically wind in and unwind the cable (2) in accordance with the locomotion of the charging robot (1).
B60L 53/34 - Plug-like or socket-like devices specially adapted for contactless inductive charging of electric vehicles
B60L 53/35 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles
B60L 53/37 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles using optical position determination, e.g. using cameras
B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer
B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control
H02G 11/02 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum
B65H 75/42 - Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables involving the use of a core or former internal to, and supporting, a stored package of material mobile or transportable attached to, or forming part of, mobile tools or machines
An applique is mounted over one or both B-pillars of an autonomous vehicle and includes a display, speaker, touch input, and microphone. The applique may include a curved cover mounted over a printed circuit board (PCB) having LED arrays mounted thereto. A diffuser defines windows for the LED arrays and has a planar surface interfacing with the PCB and a curved surface interfacing with the curved cover. A controller of the vehicle detects proximity to a passenger to be picked up and displays the passenger's name at a first proximity, outputs a spoken message at a second, closer, proximity, and outputs a visible and audible prompt to enter an access code at a third proximity closer than the second proximity.
Systems, methods, and devices for verifying an identity of a user of a vehicle. The method includes receiving user authentication data from a vehicle sensor and generating a transaction token comprising the user authentication data. The method includes transmitting the transaction token to a blockchain database. The method includes receiving a message from the blockchain database comprising one or more of: a request for additional user authentication data; or an indication that a rider authentication server has verified the identity of the user.
Techniques and examples pertaining to suggesting an alternative route for an autonomous vehicle are described. A method for suggesting the alternative route may involve receiving, by a processor, information relevant to a via point in a vicinity of a predetermined route of a vehicle. The method may also involve performing, by the processor, a calculation for an alternative route comprising the via point based on the information and an itinerary of a next trip of the vehicle. The method may also involve presenting, by the processor, the alternative route to a passenger in the vehicle in an event that the calculation is positive. The method may further involve transmitting, by the processor via a wireless transmitter, commands to the autonomous vehicle to maneuver the autonomous vehicle to travel along the alternative route in an event that the passenger approves the alternative route.
The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for changing vehicle configuration based on vehicle storage compartment contents. At an autonomous vehicle, a camera is mounted inside a storage compartment. The camera monitors the interior of the storage compartment. The camera can confirm that the storage compartment is empty when it is supposed to be empty and contains an object when it is supposed to contain an object. Any discrepancies can be reported to a human operator. The human operator can instruct the autonomous vehicle to change configuration to address discrepancies. In one aspect, a machine-learning camera memorizes a background pattern permeated to a surface of the storage compartment. The machine-learning camera detects objects in the storage compartment based on disturbances to the background pattern.
B60K 28/08 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the cargo, e.g. overload
B60R 22/00 - Safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles
B60W 10/00 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
G06N 5/00 - Computing arrangements using knowledge-based models
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INTEGRATING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND FACILITY ACCESS SERVICES THROUGH A CALENDAR SYSTEM
The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for integrating transportation services and facility access services through a calendar system. A client application used to access a calendar system can also include integrated user interface controls for scheduling rides from a transportation service. When a ride is confirmed, the application can also request (e.g., key card) access to a building at the ride's destination. Integrating transportation services and facility access services though a calendar system reduces context switching between different applications. Reduced context switching streamlines scheduling of transportation for events (e.g., corporate meetings), which may result in individuals requesting transportation to an event along with (or at least closer in time to) the scheduling the event. The earlier in time a transportation service receives transportation requests, the better the transportation service can optimize resource allocation to satisfy transportation requests.
Sensor data and data from V2V messages are used to detect obstacles. Additional obstacles are identified in map data according to a vehicle's position. In response to detecting a turn intent, a controller calculates a turn path according to the detected obstacles and properties of the vehicle. The turn path is presented to a user, such as by display on a HUD or superimposing the turn path on an image from a forward facing camera. A desired steering angle to traverse the turn path may be displayed, such as relative to the current steering angle of the vehicle. Notifications regarding the path and turning intent of other vehicle may be displayed along with the turn path.
Example landing platform systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a landing platform includes a top plate configured to support an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), where the top plate has a plurality of slots therethrough. A rotating plate is located adjacent the top plate and includes multiple centering pins extending therefrom and extending through the plurality of slots in the top plate. A motor is capable of rotating the rotating plate, which causes the multiple centering pins to center the UAV on the top plate.
A lamp system includes a socket attachable to a vehicle, a ball engaged as a ball-and-socket joint with the socket, and a lamp fixed to the ball and directed outwardly relative to the ball. The ball is rotatable about a geometrical center of the ball in response to or anticipation of acceleration of the vehicle.
B60Q 1/08 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle automatically
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60Q 1/06 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle
B60Q 1/10 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle automatically due to vehicle inclination, e.g. due to load distribution
B60Q 1/115 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle automatically due to vehicle inclination, e.g. due to load distribution by electric means
B60Q 3/00 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
B60Q 3/20 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors mounted on specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments
Example pedestrian management systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method identifies a pedestrian approaching a known pedestrian crossing location. A pedestrian management system notifies an approaching vehicle that the pedestrian wants to cross a road in front of the approaching vehicle. The approaching vehicle determines whether the pedestrian has sufficient time to cross the road ahead of the vehicle. The pedestrian management system then notifies the pedestrian whether they can cross the road ahead of the vehicle.
Techniques and examples pertaining to a virtual window between two remotely located environments are described. A method for teleconferencing using the virtual window may involve receiving, from a camera, first multimedia data of a first environment. The method may also involve receiving, from a position tracker, position data of a user in a second environment. The method may also involve transforming, based on the position data, the first multimedia data to second multimedia data of the first environment. The method may further involve presenting the second multimedia data to the user such that the user perceives the first environment as being separated from the second environment by a physical window.
Systems, methods, and devices for determining a vehicle path based on a plurality of inputs are disclosed. A method includes receiving map data from a centralized map information network pertaining to a current location of a vehicle and receiving sensor data from one or more vehicle sensors pertaining to the current location of the vehicle. The method includes determining if a map discrepancy exists between the map data and the sensor data. The method includes generating a transaction request to a blockchain database for map discrepancy data and receiving updated map information from the blockchain database.
G01C 21/04 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups by terrestrial means
G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
G01C 21/28 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network with correlation of data from several navigational instruments
A method for motion planning for a point-of-sale autonomous vehicle. The method includes scanning, via sensors of an autonomous vehicle, an external environment for a potential customer of a point-of-sale business. The sensors may detect the potential customer. The method may then determine whether the potential customer is likely to patronize the point-of-sale business. If so, the method may navigate the autonomous vehicle to a location proximate the potential customer to facilitate a business opportunity. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed and claimed herein.
Techniques and examples pertaining to virtual soothing in a transportation vehicle are described. A method for soothing a passenger in a vehicle may involve receiving monitoring data relevant to the passenger from a plurality of sensors in the vehicle. The method may also involve determining a soothing need or an emergency condition of the passenger based on the monitoring data. The method may further involve presenting a multimedia message to the passenger that addresses the soothing need or the emergency condition. The multimedia message may be specific to the passenger and relevant to the soothing need or the emergency condition. The multimedia message may exhibit characteristics that enable the passenger to perceive the multimedia message as being verbally generated by a guardian with whom the passenger is personally acquainted.
A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
B60K 28/02 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver
B60K 28/04 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver responsive to presence or absence of the driver, e.g. to weight or lack thereof
B60K 28/06 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver responsive to incapacity of driver
B60K 28/14 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the vehicle responsive to accident or emergency, e.g. deceleration, tilt of vehicle
G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for path planning for autonomous moving devices. Aspects of the invention include planning a path for a mobile robot to move autonomously in an environment that includes other static and moving obstacles, such as, for example, other mobile devices and pedestrians, without reference to a prior map of the environment. A planned path for a mobile robot can be determined, adjusted, and adapted using diffusion maps to avoid collisions while making progress towards a global destination. Path planning can include using transition probabilities between grid points to find a feasible path through parts of the environment to make progress towards the global destination. In one aspect, diffusion maps are used in combination with a receding horizon approach, including computing diffusion maps at specified time intervals.
Example moveable mounting structures and methods are described. In one implementation, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a body and a moveable mounting structure coupled to the body. The moveable mounting structure can move between a stowed position and a deployed position without interfering with a payload carried by the UAV. A camera is mounted to the moveable mounting structure.
An advertising method for a shuttle comprises by a controller, responsive to identifying a drop-off location and a business paying to influence a route travelled by the shuttle, selecting one of a plurality of routes to the drop-off location according to a priming estimate indicating that points of interest along the one share more characteristics with the business relative to others of the plurality; and commanding the shuttle to travel the one.
A system includes a support arm. The system includes an engine supported by the support arm. The system includes an armature supported by the support arm. The system includes a coupling device disposed around the armature and slidable between a first position in which the coupling device couples the engine to the armature, and a second position in which the coupling device is uncoupled from the engine.
B60W 20/40 - Controlling the engagement or disengagement of prime movers, e.g. for transition between prime movers
B60W 20/00 - Control systems specially adapted for hybrid vehicles
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
B60K 6/20 - 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 the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
B60K 6/40 - 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 the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the assembly or relative disposition of components
Electric vehicles arriving at a charging station transmit their state of charge, capacity, and departure time to a computer system. Vehicles are sorted into tiers according to departure time and sorted within tiers according to charging time based on state of charge and capacity. The vehicles are then assigned to queues according to the tiers and ordering within tiers such that vehicles with sooner departure times and shorter charge times are given priority. Where there are multiple queues, vehicles with a shorter charge time may be assigned to a first queue while remaining vehicles are assigned to one or more other queues. Charging stations may have different capacity and vehicles with higher priority according to sooner departure time and shorter charging time may be assigned to faster chargers.
A vehicle such as a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and method of operation, which include controller(s) coupled to a communication unit, configured to respond to a trip signal, and in response, to generate a driver notification to adjust vehicle performance parameters, such as acceleration, speed, braking, and others. The driver notification is generated to reduce fuel and/or battery consumption, and according to a recommendation signal that is received from and generated by a remote fleet server, and in response to instantaneous vehicle operating conditions that are communicated in real-time from the vehicle to the remote server. The recommendation signal includes a fuel and/or a battery consumption estimate, among other data. The vehicle controller is also responsive to detecting the one or more adjusted vehicle performance parameters, and to generate and store one or more estimate errors, which are respective differences between the estimates and actual fuel and battery consumption.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
Riders may request rides from a rider location to a desired destination. Possible stops are selected according to a fairness calculation that accounts for distance, weather, and wait times. Stops may be selected from among predefined virtual stops and based on virtual curb colors defining permitted stopping locations. Stops may be moved to promotional locations or to avoid stop congestion due to too many shuttles or too many riders using the stop. Routes are calculated for these stops and ETAs for the routes calculated based on traffic congestion data. Stop locations are communicated to riders and updated based on current traffic conditions or change in rider locations.
A method for optimizing climate control in an autonomous vehicle. The method includes receiving a ride request for an autonomous vehicle from a customer. A desired temperature for an interior of the autonomous vehicle may be determined based on the ride request. The current temperature of the vehicle interior may then be adjusted such that the current temperature substantially matches the desired temperature when the autonomous vehicle reaches the customer. The temperature of the vehicle interior may be allowed to deviate from the desired temperature, within a pre-determined temperature deviation range, when the autonomous vehicle is unoccupied. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed and claimed herein.
Techniques and examples pertaining to baggage transportation in a vehicle-sharing environment are described. An automotive vehicle may have a plurality of baggage compartments each respectively having a size capacity and a weight capacity. The vehicle may also have a plurality of sensors capable of monitoring a loading situation of the plurality of baggage compartments. The vehicle may further have a memory element capable of storing capacity data representing the loading situation, as well as a processor capable of updating the capacity data in an event that the loading situation is changed due to a baggage having been loaded to, or unloaded from, a baggage compartment of the plurality of the baggage compartment. The automotive vehicle may be an autonomous ride-sharing vehicle.
Vehicles that are autonomous or human-operated may drive in a platoon to achieve energy savings. A leader vehicle receives information broadcasts from following vehicles that include a state of energy and one or more other values such as energy usage rates, range, destination, and aerodynamic properties. The leader vehicle may then determine an ordering of vehicles that increases the range of the platoon, e.g., reduces the number of refueling/recharging stops of the platoon. Other considerations for ordering the vehicles may include overall energy savings and a fair distribution of energy savings. A desired ordering may be achieved by transmitting swap commands to pairs of vehicles until the platoon is in the correct ordering.
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
B60W 30/165 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle automatically following the path of a preceding lead vehicle, e.g. "electronic tow-bar"
B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
A charge delivery system is described. The system includes a robotic arm couplable to a charge-providing vehicle. The arm may include a plurality of segments, wherein a charge port is coupled to one of the plurality. In some examples, the system further includes a charge circuit that provides power to the charge port. In some examples, the system further includes a computer programmed to control the arm.
B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
A system for receiving an electric charge from a charge-providing vehicle (CPV) and a method of using the system. A method includes: receiving, at a target vehicle, a message from a charge-providing vehicle (CPV), the message identifying a rendezvous location; operating in an autonomous follow mode at or after the location; and receiving, at a battery, an electrical charge from the CPV.
A system includes a computer including a processor and a memory. The memory includes instructions executable by the processor to determine a route density that is a measure of an amount of cargo traveling between specified locations and destinations per unit of distance traveled, to determine a route for each of a plurality of vehicles based on a maximum route density, and to instruct a plurality of computers to actuate components of the plurality of vehicles to move along the routes.
Example UAV landing systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a landing platform includes a conveyor belt capable of supporting an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The conveyor belt can move in a first direction and a second direction that is opposite the first direction. The landing platform also includes a first positioning bumper and a second positioning bumper, where the first positioning bumper and the second positioning bumper are capable of repositioning the UAV on the conveyor belt. The landing platform further includes a cradle that can receive and secure the UAV.
Techniques and examples pertaining to single channel line-of-sight (LOS) communication are described. The transmitting end of the LOS communication involves direct modulation of a light emitted from a light emitter. The receiving end of the LOS communication involves receiving a video stream of the light emitter emitting the light, wherein the video stream comprises a plurality of video frames that are continuous in time. The receiving end of the LOS communication also involves converting the video stream to a binary string comprising a plurality of binary bits. Each of the binary bits corresponds to a respective one of the plurality of video frames, and the binary string contains a repeated binary pattern representing a message being conveyed. The receiving end of the LOS communication also involves extracting the binary pattern from the binary string and then decoding the binary pattern to obtain the message.
A vehicle includes a controller that may be configured to, responsive to receiving a delivery request associated with a drone, periodically transmit a current location, trip route information, and acceleration data of the vehicle to guide the drone to a rendezvous location, and responsive to receiving a proximity notification associated with the drone, open a delivery opening of the vehicle.
A system includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to receive an image from a stationary camera. The memory stores instructions to determine location coordinates of an object identified in the image based on location coordinates specified for the image. The memory stores instructions to operate a vehicle based on the object location coordinates.
An infotainment system includes a transceiver to receive media content from a plurality of sources and communicate with a plurality of user devices and a broadcast device configured to broadcast media content. The infotainment system also includes a controller programmed to query the user devices for at least one media preference factor, and generate a composite public playlist based on an arbitration between different media preference factors received from the user devices.
A climate control system for a vehicle includes a thermal management system and a controller configured to activate the thermal management system. The controller activates the thermal management system to satisfy a remote precondition request for a cabin of the vehicle, responsive to receiving the remote precondition request, data indicating the vehicle is in a ventilated area, and an estimated precondition time being less than a threshold precondition time. Each of the estimated precondition and threshold precondition times are derived from the remote precondition request and data.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
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
A computer is programmed to estimate a total travel time for a vehicle from a current location in a multilevel structure to a destination. The estimated total travel time includes a sum of an estimated travel time from a specified point at the multilevel structure to the destination and estimated travel times for each level of the multilevel structure from a level of the current location to the specified point.
A drone control method is provided. The method may be responsive to drone recharge energy cost being greater than a predefined threshold and include commanding a processor of the drone to execute actions that preclude the drone from recharging. The method may also be responsive to drone charge level falling below a charge threshold selected only while the drone recharge energy cost exceeds the predefined threshold and include commanding the processor to execute actions to recharge the drone.
A vehicle system including a vehicle component and a controller is provided. The controller may selectively activate the vehicle component and communicate with a mobile unit including an interface. The controller may be programmed to interact with the mobile unit upon detection by accessing vehicle sleep mode instructions preprogrammed by a user via the interface in which the controller activates the vehicle component according to an escalation sequence schedule to disengage a vehicle sleep mode. The system may further include a sensor in communication with the vehicle component and the controller. The controller may be further programed to activate the vehicle component according to the escalation sequence schedule based on receipt of a signal from a sensor indicating a passenger is asleep.
A delivery vehicle has separate compartments with a common sidewall. Doors that are interchangeable between the compartments close the compartments. A latching assembly between the doors and sidewall limits movement of the sidewall when only one of the doors is closed. The compartments are combined into a single compartment by moving the sidewall when the doors are open. A hinge assembly connects the doors. A contact and wiper assembly between the doors carries power and commands for the hinge assembly.
A47B 45/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features enabling enlarging in height, length, or depth
B60P 1/02 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with parallel up-and-down movement of load supporting or containing element
B65D 25/06 - Partitions adapted to be fitted in two or more alternative positions
A method for controlling an autonomous vehicle is provided. While the vehicle is at a commanded destination the method may be responsive to an absence of an ingress/egress of a passenger for a predetermined period. The predetermined period may depend on whether the vehicle is in arrival mode or departure mode. The method may include commanding the vehicle to travel to a predetermined location selected to have measures of cellular-wireless signal strength that are greater than a predetermined threshold.
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions
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
B60W 40/12 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to parameters of the vehicle itself
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VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR SHARING REAL-TIME ARTICULATED VEHICLE POSITIONS
A vehicle, hitch, and articulating trailer include vehicle to vehicle and infrastructure communications and vehicle computing systems, which have a controller coupled to and/or including one or more of a dynamics measurement unit, a transceiver, and a position sensor, among other components. The controller(s) are configured to, in response to detecting positions of trailer corners from the position sensor, generate vehicle and trailer relative orientation and navigation data including location, velocity, and orientation, utilizing vehicle and trailer electronic polyhedrons articulating about a hitch point and representing the combination vehicle and trailer predicted path and envelopes. In response to detected trailer movement relative to the hitch point, the generated articulated polyhedrons are generated with the navigation data, which includes the location, speed, and orientation, which are in turn communicated to nearby vehicles and roadway infrastructure. Initial trailer vertices may be generated with wireless and mobile devices to generate the trailer polyhedron.
B60D 1/62 - Auxiliary devices involving supply lines, electric circuits, or the like
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
B62D 13/06 - Steering specially adapted for trailers for backing a normally-drawn trailer
A provider, such as a transportation management service, can utilize an objective function to balance various metrics when selecting routing options to serve a set of customer trip requests. The objective function can provide a compromise between rider experience and provider economics, taking into account metrics such as rider convenience, operational efficiency, and ability to deliver on confirmed trips. The analysis can consider not only planned trips, or trips currently being planned, but also trips currently in progress as well as anticipated trips based on historical demand. The probability of various requests occurring can be used, along with anticipated capacity needs and trip parameters, to generate a set of proactive ride requests, which can be submitted with actual ride requests to attempt to optimize the placement of vehicles for future demand.
G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project management; Enterprise or organisation planning; Enterprise or organisation modelling
Example positioning systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a landing platform includes a base having an aperture and multiple positioning arms attached to the base. Each of the multiple positioning arms can rotate between an unlocked position and a locked position. Additionally, each of the multiple positioning arms are configured to engage a positioning ring on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and further configured to reposition the UAV on the base.
A drone flight plan between an origin and destination is evaluated with respect to planned routes of connected vehicles. The drone flight path is calculated such that it includes one or more docking segments on one or more vehicles. For multiple vehicles, multiple permutations of docking segments may be evaluated and assigned scores according to risk, drone flying time, timing issues, and other factors. A permutation having a score indicating higher desirability may be selected. The one or more vehicles may be autonomous and routes of the one or more vehicles may be adjusted in order to provide suitable docking segments for the drone flight path. The destination of the drone flight path may also be adjusted in order to permit docking on one or more vehicles.
A method of monitoring user location relative to a vehicle in an industrial setting is provided. The method includes, in response to a proximity of the vehicle to a user mobile device being less than a threshold proximity when the user mobile device is outside of a pedestrian zone defined by a perimeter, effecting an annunciation mode at the user mobile device.
A vehicle that includes controller(s) and components that are coupled with, among other devices and systems, imaging sensors, transceivers, and obstacle and infrastructure detectors, which are configured to detect and predict locations and movements of roadway obstacles, infrastructure features and elements that include, for example, intersections and crosswalks, and positions, movement, and trajectories of pedestrians and other vehicles. Such roadway obstacles may include the other vehicles, pedestrians on and entering the crosswalks and roadway, and other potential obstacles. The controller(s) and device(s) are also coupled to and/or configured as trajectory and intersection signal detectors, which detect the roadway obstacles and features such as the pedestrians, other vehicles, intersections, and crosswalks, as well as signals for the roadways and crosswalks. The vehicle controller(s) and device(s) generate and communicate signaling changes to the intersection and crosswalk infrastructure controllers, and message alerts that are communicated to the other vehicles.
G08G 1/087 - Override of traffic control, e.g. by signal transmitted by an emergency vehicle
G08G 1/09 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions
G08G 1/123 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating the position of vehicles, e.g. scheduled vehicles
G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
A method for mitigating odor includes detecting a known smell using on one or more odor sensors in a vehicle. The method includes determining whether the known smell is agreeable to one or more passengers of the vehicle. The method includes mitigating the known smell using one or more odor control devices if the known smell is not agreeable to the one or more passengers of the vehicle.
A vehicle includes a navigation system that is programmed to, in response to selection of a destination, generate a travel route to the destination and display a total estimated travel time to the destination based on estimated travel times through intersections on the travel route and estimated travel times through road segments between intersections.
Example natural speech data generation systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a natural speech data generator initiates a game between a first player and a second player and determines a scenario associated with the game. A first role is assigned to the first player and a second role is assigned to the second player. The natural speech data generator receives multiple natural speech utterances by the first player and the second player during the game.
An autonomous vehicle includes a steering and powertrain arrangement and a controller. The controller is programmed to, responsive to a request for adventure mode being received, operate the steering and powertrain arrangement to drive the vehicle along a wandering route having a same beginning and end location and including segments randomly selected by the controller.
A provider, such as a transportation management service, can utilize an objective function to balance various metrics when selecting routing options to serve a set of customer trip requests. The objective function can provide a compromise between rider experience and provider economics, taking into account metrics such as rider convenience, operational efficiency, and ability to deliver on confirmed trips. The analysis can consider not only planned trips, or trips currently being planned, but also trips currently in progress. One or more optimization processes can be applied, which can vary the component values or weightings of the objective function, in order to attempt to improve the quality score generated for each proposed routing solution. A solution can be selected for implementation based at least in part upon the resulting quality scores of the proposed routing solutions.
A closed loop recycling process of manufacturing a foam part includes dispersing a filler material recycled from an additive manufacturing (AM) process in at least one foam reactant and pouring or injecting the at least one foam reactant with the filler material into a mold and forming the foam part. The foam part has a foam matrix with between 2.5 wt.% and 30 wt.% of the filler material. The filler material can be a recycled powder from a selective laser sintering process that is not graded (i.e., sized) before being dispersed in the at least one foam reactant. For example, the recycled powder can be a recycled polyamide 12 (rPA12) powder with an average particle diameter of less than 100 micrometers. Also, the least one foam reactant can be a polyol reactant and an isocyanate reactant such that a polyurethane foam matrix with recycled rPA12 filler material is formed.
A system includes a fill station, a vehicle, and a controller. The fill station has a first conduit. The vehicle has a subsystem that includes a second conduit configured to couple with the first conduit to establish a fluid connection between the subsystem and the fill station. The controller is programmed to, in response to a predetermined condition of the subsystem while the first and second conduits are coupled, automatically pump fluid from the fill station into the subsystem via the fluid connection.
B67D 7/00 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
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AUTONOMOUS DELIVERY VEHICLE WITH EXTERIOR SCANNING SYSTEM
A vehicle includes a storage compartment configured to house a package for delivery and a side-mirror assembly. The side-mirror assembly includes an imager and a puddle light aimed to illuminate an area in a field of view of the imager. A vehicle controller is programmed to receive data representing a code associated with the delivery, energize the puddle lamp to illuminate the area, and unlock the storage compartment responsive to the imager detecting an image encoding data matching the code.
B60Q 1/32 - 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 vehicle sides
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
A current location and a destination location of a vehicle are identified. A stowage parameter is predicted based on the current and destination locations. A vehicle component is actuated based on the stowage parameter.
B60P 3/00 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects
B60R 5/00 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like
B60R 16/02 - 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
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
An automotive catalytic converter includes a three-way catalyst having Rh as the only precious metal configured as a front zone and a three-way catalyst having a mixture of Rh and Pd, Pt, or both configured as a rear zone, such that an exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine passes through the front zone before passing through the rear zone to minimize sulfur poisoning of the catalytic converter.
B01J 35/10 - Solids characterised by their surface properties or porosity
B01J 37/025 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation using a distinct intermediate layer, e.g. substrate-support-active layer
F01N 3/10 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust
Example vehicle security systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method receives a destination and a driving route to the destination for an autonomous vehicle to follow. A vehicle security system identifies a passkey associated with the driving route and communicates the passkey to a user designated to meet the autonomous vehicle at the destination. The vehicle security system confirms that the user designated to meet the autonomous vehicle possesses the passkey.
B60W 30/00 - Purposes of road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit, e.g. of systems using conjoint control of vehicle sub-units
G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
Data are collected on at least one of a coolant temperature of a vehicle, an atmospheric ozone level, and air quality. A refueling time is determined based on the collected data. The vehicle is moved to a fueling station based on the refueling time.
B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
B60W 10/30 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of auxiliary equipment, e.g. air-conditioning compressors or oil pumps
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
F17C 5/06 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases for filling with compressed gases
F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
Data are collected on a turbidity of a fuel tank at each of a plurality of fueling stations. A fueling station is selected based on the collected data. A vehicle is moved to the selected fueling station.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
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DETECTION OF ANOMALIES IN THE INTERIOR OF AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE
An autonomous vehicle includes a microphone sensing sounds in the interior of the vehicle. The output of the interior microphone is processed according to an unsupervised machine learning model such that anomalies are indicated by the model. In response to detection of an anomaly, a remote dispatcher is notified, who may then dismiss the anomaly or transmit an instruction to the vehicle to alter its trajectory. The output of an exterior microphone and infotainment system may be removed from the output of the interior microphone prior to processing. An anomaly may be found to occur in response to detecting speaking of a keyword in the output of the interior microphone.
G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
A drone communication system is described. Using the system, a method may be executed that includes: when a recipient vehicle is out of wireless range, transmitting a message, from a sending vehicle, to a plurality of drones that are focusing antenna beams on the sending vehicle so that the plurality then may transmit the message to the recipient vehicle by focusing antenna beams thereon.
A bearing assembly (2) comprising a first component (10) and a second component (20), the first and second components being slidably disposed with respect to each other, wherein the first component slides relative to the second component in a first direction (4), wherein the first component comprises a plurality of first recesses (11) formed in a first surface (12) facing the second component, wherein the first recesses are distributed in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction with neighbouring first recesses being spaced apart in the second direction with a first spacing (13, wherein the second component comprises a plurality of second recesses (21) formed in a second surface (22) facing the first surface of the first component, wherein the second recesses are distributed in the second direction with neighbouring second recesses being spaced apart in the second direction with a second spacing (23), wherein the first recesses are sized to fit within the second spacings and the second recesses are sized to fit within the first spacings, and wherein the first and second components are urged into a relative position in the second direction in which the first and second recesses do not overlap one another.
A system includes a vehicle computer that is programmed to wirelessly broadcast one or more actions included in boarding of a vehicle, and receive, from a mobile device, confirmation that the one or more actions are completed. The vehicle computer is programmed to actuate a vehicle component based on the received confirmation.
A system that includes a computer and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is described. The computer may be programmed to receive, from the UAV, image data of a vehicle parking region; to process the data by identifying an actuation of a UAV indicator that occurs within a predetermined interval of a response of a vehicle in the region; and based on the identification, to determine a location of the vehicle.
A first horizontal axis of a plane of a display is determined based on a user input. Angular movement data of the display is collected. A second horizontal axis of the plane of the display is determined based on the angular movement data. A second user input on the display is mapped based on the second horizontal axis.
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
Example vehicle inspection systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method activates an unmanned aircraft inside a vehicle to capture images of the vehicle interior. The method accesses a flight path for the unmanned aircraft and receives data associated with the vehicle's current movement. The method adjusts the flight path of the unmanned aircraft to compensate for the vehicle's current movement.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
A system that includes a wearable device, and a method of using the system, including: receiving, at a first transceiver element of a wearable device, a target beam from a ride- share vehicle, the element having a first axis of reception; and when the first axis is oriented toward the beam, providing an indication, via the device, to a user thereof.
G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
G01S 3/04 - Direction-finders for determining the direction from which infrasonic, sonic, ultrasonic, or electromagnetic waves, or particle emission, not having a directional significance, are being received using radio waves - Details
A computer including a processor is programmed to determine that an object including ferrous material is in a charging field of an inductive charger, actuate the inductive charger, and determine a temperature of the object. The processor is further programmed to determine, based on the temperature, whether the inductive charger is operational.
A method includes transmitting a ride-share request to a ride-share server, the ride-share request including information about an accessibility device, determining a present orientation of the accessibility device, and transmitting the present orientation of the accessibility device to the ride- share vehicle. Another method includes transmitting a present orientation of an accessibility device, receiving a target orientation of the accessibility device, illuminating a light projector, determining that the accessibility device is in the target orientation, and turning off the light projector.
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