Abrégé

A battery module with removable cells and a battery management system or charging station system that determines the number of cells to use for a given trip. Thus, the system receives trip information (starting point, destination, stops, etc.) and determines the number of cells required for the trip, optionally based on traffic conditions, weather, prior driving habits, cell state of charge (SOC), cell state of health (SOH), and the like. The system can recommend which cells to leave in the vehicle, which cells to remove from the vehicle, which cells to place in the vehicle, which cells to charge, and the like, via a visual indicator. Importantly, a number of cells actually required for the trip can be suggested, without extra cells, such that extra weight in terms of unused cells may be removed from the vehicle, thereby increasing trip efficiency.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60S 5/06 - Approvisionnement des véhicules en batteries ou retrait des batteries des véhicules
• B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p.ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
• H01M 50/204 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules
• H01M 50/249 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p.ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains

Abrégé

A battery charging system with enhanced time-based charging and coupling detection. A user provides a time available for charging to a control unit of the vehicle, a mobile device of the user, or a control unit of a charging station directly. In the case that the time available for charging is provided to the control unit of the vehicle or the mobile device of the user, this information is then shared with the control unit of the charging station when the control unit of the charging station detects coupling of the associated connector/coupler to the vehicle, or when the vehicle is detected within a predetermined proximity of the charging station. When the vehicle is connected to the charging station and charging commences, a standard charging power may be utilized or a charging power may be selected and utilized such that enhanced charging can be provided in the available time period.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
• H02J 50/05 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage capacitif

Abrégé

A battery system that collects and considers multiple variables to provide optimal charge and range information, either on a battery module or per cell basis. This system may provide the required charge time to complete a trip and provides a minimum SOC, which may be achieved by charging or via cell swapping. Variables considered may include expected traffic conditions for a trip, expected temperature for a trip, expected wind conditions for the trip, expected trip topography, etc., all gathered prior to the start of and/or updated during the trip. Based on this smart range estimation, the system can provide the cell swaps required, the number cells to charge, the expected charging time required, and alert the user if charge/swap related stops will be required during the trip in order to successfully complete the trip.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 58/12 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction de l'état de charge [SoC]
• B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
• B60L 53/66 - Transfert de données entre les stations de charge et le véhicule
• B60L 53/80 - Remplacement d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie, p.ex. batteries amovibles
• B60L 58/16 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction du vieillissement de la batterie, p.ex. du nombre de cycles de charge ou de l'état de santé [SoH]
• G01C 21/34 - Recherche d'itinéraire; Guidage en matière d'itinéraire
• H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires

Abrégé

A battery system that, based upon the state of charge (SOC), state of health (SOH), and discharge profile of a battery module, or removable cells of the battery module, apprises the user of optimal or allowable storage temperature and time before the charge and range of a fully charged battery module or removable cell is degraded. In the event that this optimal or allowable storage temperature or time is deviated from or exceeded, the battery system recalculates the necessary charging power and time to meet the original range calculation and satisfy original trip requirements. This may be utilized for cells stored both in the vehicle and cells stored remote from the vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 58/12 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction de l'état de charge [SoC]
• B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
• B60L 53/66 - Transfert de données entre les stations de charge et le véhicule
• B60L 53/80 - Remplacement d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie, p.ex. batteries amovibles
• B60L 58/16 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction du vieillissement de la batterie, p.ex. du nombre de cycles de charge ou de l'état de santé [SoH]
• G01C 21/34 - Recherche d'itinéraire; Guidage en matière d'itinéraire
• H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p.ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte

Abrégé

A battery charging system with enhanced time-based charging and coupling detection, as well as battery health monitoring. A user provides a time available for charging to the vehicle, a mobile device, or a charging station directly. In the case that the time available for charging is provided to the vehicle or the mobile device, this information, as well as battery health information, is then shared with the charging station when the charging station detects coupling of the associated connector/coupler to the vehicle, or when the vehicle is detected within a predetermined proximity of the charging station. When the vehicle is connected to the charging station and charging commences, a standard charging power may be utilized or a charging power may be selected and utilized such that enhanced or optimized charging can be provided for the available time period.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01R 31/392 - Détermination du vieillissement ou de la dégradation de la batterie, p.ex. état de santé
• G01R 31/389 - Mesure de l’impédance interne, de la conductance interne ou des variables similaires
• H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
• H02J 50/05 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage capacitif

Abrégé

A battery charging system with enhanced time-based charging and coupling detection, as well as battery health monitoring. A user provides a time available for charging to the vehicle, a mobile device, or a charging station directly. In the case that the time available for charging is provided to the vehicle or the mobile device, this information, as well as battery health information, is then shared with the charging station when the charging station detects coupling of the associated connector/coupler to the vehicle, or when the vehicle is detected within a predetermined proximity of the charging station. When the vehicle is connected to the charging station and charging commences, a standard charging power may be utilized or a charging power may be selected and utilized such that enhanced or optimized charging can be provided for the available time period.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 53/66 - Transfert de données entre les stations de charge et le véhicule
• B60L 53/62 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge en réponse à des paramètres de charge, p.ex. courant, tension ou charge électrique
• H01M 10/44 - Méthodes pour charger ou décharger
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p.ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
• H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries

Abrégé

A battery charging system with enhanced time-based charging and coupling detection, as well as battery health monitoring and battery cell selection. A user provides a time available for charging to the vehicle or a mobile device and indirectly to a charging station, or the charging station directly. The time available for charging, as well as battery health information, is shared with the charging station when the charging station detects coupling of the associated connector/coupler to the vehicle, or when the vehicle is detected within a predetermined proximity of the charging station. Subsequently, a standard charging power may be utilized or a charging power may be selected and utilized such that enhanced or optimized charging can be provided for the available time period. A battery control unit identifies degraded or faulted battery cells and charging of these battery cells is avoided or deprioritized.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 53/62 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge en réponse à des paramètres de charge, p.ex. courant, tension ou charge électrique
• B60L 53/66 - Transfert de données entre les stations de charge et le véhicule
• B60L 58/16 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction du vieillissement de la batterie, p.ex. du nombre de cycles de charge ou de l'état de santé [SoH]
• H01M 10/44 - Méthodes pour charger ou décharger
• H01M 10/46 - Accumulateurs combinés par structure avec un appareil de charge
• H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries

Abrégé

A vehicle body structure includes at least one unitary casting portion, a cabin portion and at least one shield element. The unitary casting portion includes several components integrally formed during a casting process. The unitary casting portion is assembled with the cabin portion for absorbing overload energy during a crash. The at least one shield element is arranged at the unitary casting portion to avoid an invasion of one or more deteriorated components of the unitary casting portion in direction to the cavity portion caused by the crash.

Classes IPC  ?

• B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
• B62D 25/04 - Montants de portes
• B62D 25/20 - Planchers ou sous-ensembles du fond
• B62D 27/02 - Assemblages entre sous-ensembles de la carrosserie rigides
• B62D 29/00 - Carrosseries caractérisées par le matériau utilisé
• B62D 65/02 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants

Abrégé

A battery charging system with enhanced time-based charging, which may be static or dynamic. A user provides a time available for charging a vehicle to a control unit of the vehicle, a mobile device of the user, or a control unit of a charging station directly. In any case, this information is received by the control unit of the charging station via a wired connection, a wireless connection, a near field connection, a cloud network, or directly. When the vehicle is connected to the charging station and charging commences, a charging power is selected and utilized such that enhanced charging can be provided in the available time period, illustratively providing as much charge as possible in the available time period. This charging power may be modified responsive to user changes to the available charging time while charging is ongoing.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 53/62 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge en réponse à des paramètres de charge, p.ex. courant, tension ou charge électrique
• B60L 53/66 - Transfert de données entre les stations de charge et le véhicule
• B60L 58/13 - Maintien de l’état de charge [SoC] à l'intérieur d'une plage déterminée
• H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries

Abrégé

A method and system for automatically taking an action upon detecting a fault in a vehicle. An artificial intelligence (AI) system disposed in or in communication with the vehicle assists the operator of the vehicle based on a knowledge of what steps are needed when a given fault is detected in the vehicle. Some such steps may be taken before the AI system interacts with the operator of the vehicle, thereby minimizing operator effort. The AI system identifies the fault; diagnoses a source, nature, and cause of the fault; retrieves and/or generates steps necessary to fix the problem causing the fault; automatically takes any appropriate initial steps to fix the problem causing the fault; alerts the operator of the vehicle to the fault; and communicates to the operator of the vehicle any appropriate remaining steps that the operator of vehicle should take to fix the problem causing the fault.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 50/029 - Adaptation aux défaillances ou contournement par solutions alternatives, p.ex. en évitant l'utilisation de parties défaillantes
• B60K 35/00 - Agencement ou adaptations des instruments
• B60W 40/02 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conditions ambiantes
• B60W 50/02 - COMMANDE CONJUGUÉE DE PLUSIEURS SOUS-ENSEMBLES D'UN VÉHICULE, DE FONCTION OU DE TYPE DIFFÉRENTS; SYSTÈMES DE COMMANDE SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES HYBRIDES; SYSTÈMES D'AIDE À LA CONDUITE DE VÉHICULES ROUTIERS, NON LIÉS À LA COMMANDE D'UN SOUS-ENSEMBLE PARTICULIER - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier pour préserver la sécurité en cas de défaillance du système d'aide à la conduite, p.ex. en diagnostiquant ou en palliant à un dysfonctionnement
• B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention
• G06N 20/00 - Apprentissage automatique

Abrégé

A method and system for collision avoidance that goes beyond automatic steering and braking. A trained artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) system is used to detect an impending impact event that exceeds a predetermined severity threshold based on received sensor and vehicle operational data. Upon detecting such an impending impact event, vehicle systems are deployed to avoid or lessen the severity of the impending impact event. These vehicle systems include automatic steering and braking, and automatic tire flattening and vehicle anchor deployment which are intended to stop or slow the vehicle before impact.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 30/09 - Entreprenant une action automatiquement pour éviter la collision, p.ex. en freinant ou tournant
• B60C 23/00 - Dispositifs pour mesurer, signaler, commander ou distribuer la pression ou la température des pneumatiques, spécialement adaptés pour être montés sur des véhicules; Agencement sur les véhicules des dispositifs de gonflage des pneumatiques, p.ex. des pompes ou des réservoirs; Aménagements pour refroidir les pneumatiques
• B60T 1/14 - Aménagements des éléments de freinage, c. à d. des parties de ceux-ci dans lesquelles se produit l'effet de freinage par action autre qu'en retardant les roues, p.ex. réaction par action directe sur la route
• B60W 10/18 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de freinage
• B60W 10/20 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de direction

Abrégé

A method for providing an object information to a vehicle having at least one camera unit can comprise receiving, by a system comprising a processor, at least a first object information request from the vehicle, wherein the first object information request comprises an object position estimate and a request for at least one additional image of the surroundings of the vehicle comprising the position being described by the object position estimate, and providing, by the system, at least one additional image of the surroundings of the vehicle comprising the position being described by the object position estimate to the vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p.ex. véhicules ou piétons; Reconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p.ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
• G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
• G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras

Abrégé

Air deflector device for a vehicle, including: an air deflector portion configured to deflect an air flow occurring due to a movement of the vehicle, whereby the air deflector portion is further configured to be moved between a closed position and an opened position, whereby the air flow occurring due to a movement of the vehicle is pushing the air deflector portion from its opened position in its closed position; a locking mechanism configured to be moved between an unlocked position and a locked position; and/or a mounting mechanism including a force element configured to apply a force pushing the air deflector portion from its opened position in its closed position; and an actuation mechanism configured to push the air deflector portion from its closed position in its opened position.

Classes IPC  ?

• B62D 35/02 - Carénage des surfaces de dessous

Abrégé

An electromagnetic filter assembly for attenuating electromagnetic interferences can comprise a base plate comprising a first opening configured to be penetrated by a first conductor from which an electromagnetic interference at least partially originates, wherein the base plate comprises an electrically non-conductive carrier layer, an electrically conductive first layer section, and an electrically conductive second layer section, wherein the first layer section comprises a shielding interface configured to connect the first layer section to a shielding in an electrically conductive manner, wherein the second layer section comprises a first conductor interface configured to connect the second layer section to the first conductor in an electrically conductive manner, and wherein the first layer section and the second layer section are capacitively coupled via at least two discrete capacitor elements.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01P 1/20 - Sélecteurs de fréquence, p.ex. filtres
• B60R 16/03 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleurs; Agencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour l'alimentation des sous-systèmes du véhicule en énergie électrique
• H02G 3/22 - Installations de câbles ou de lignes à travers les murs, les sols ou les plafonds, p.ex. dans les immeubles

Abrégé

A passenger protection unit for a vehicle can comprise an adjustable steering apparatus configured to be lockable at least in a first position and a second position, an instrument panel, an airbag module comprising at least an airbag, a crash control unit, and a retracting mechanism configured to initiate a movement of the steering apparatus in a retracting direction, wherein the crash control unit is configured to release movement of the steering apparatus at least in the retracting direction upon detecting a crash risk or an upcoming crash, wherein the crash control unit is further configured to activate the retracting mechanism, and wherein the crash control unit is further configured to deploy the airbag upon an upcoming crash.

Classes IPC  ?

• B62D 1/19 - Colonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p.ex. inclinables comportant des dispositions pour absorber l'énergie, p.ex. susceptibles de déformation ou repliables
• B60R 21/205 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonflé; Agencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord
• B62D 1/183 - Colonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p.ex. inclinables réglables entre une position d'utilisation et une position de non utilisation, p.ex. pour améliorer l'accès

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a positioning mechanism for holding a lid element of a vehicle in an intermediate position between a fully open position and a fully closed position. The positioning mechanism comprises a base component, a first friction block carrying a first friction surface, a counter surface, and an engagement element. The first friction block is supported on the base component via two pivotable first lever arms such that the two first lever arms, the friction block, and a portion of the base component form a first parallelogram. The counter surface faces the first friction surface and is arranged in parallel to the first friction surface such that the first friction surface and the counter surface define a movement channel extending along a movement channel direction. The engagement element is receivable in the movement channel and the first lever arms are inclined with respect to a movement channel direction.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05D 11/08 - Dispositifs de friction entre éléments de charnières ou de gonds relativement mobiles
• B60K 15/05 - Couvercles d'entrée de réservoir

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a battery assembly comprising at least one electric battery cell and at least one coolant channel being configured to guide a coolant. The at least one electric battery cell comprises at least a first electrode being electrically connected to a first cell terminal and a second electrode being electrically connected to a second cell terminal. Moreover, each of the first cell terminal and the second cell terminal comprises an electric connection surface for electrically connecting the respective first cell terminal or second cell terminal and at least one of the first cell terminal or the second cell terminal comprises a thermal connection surface being separate from the respective electric connection surface. The coolant channel is thermally coupled to the thermal connection surface. Additionally, an electric battery cell for such a battery assembly is presented. Moreover, a vehicle comprising a battery assembly is explained.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 10/6568 - Liquides caractérisés par des circuits d'écoulement. p.ex. boucles, situés à l'extérieur des éléments ou des boîtiers des éléments
• H01M 10/613 - Refroidissement ou maintien du froid
• H01M 10/625 - Véhicules
• H01M 10/6556 - Composants solides comprenant des canaux d'écoulement ou des tubes pour un échange de chaleur
• H01M 10/658 - Moyens de commande de la température associés de façon structurelle avec les éléments par isolation ou protection thermique
• H01M 50/209 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules prismatiques ou rectangulaires

Abrégé

An embodiment related to a system, comprising: a processor; a sensor; an image sensor; a display; and a communication module; wherein the processor is configured to measure a physiological characteristic of a passenger of a vehicle; capture an image of the passenger of a vehicle; process the physiological characteristic of the passenger and determine whether the physiological characteristic is outside a predefined threshold; process the image, via the processor comprising an image processing algorithm and artificial intelligence, for extracting a feature; detect the health emergency and a severity of the health emergency based on the feature extracted; generate an alert signal; display the alert signal and at least one of a detail of the health emergency of the passenger; and an action based on the health emergency and a severity of the health emergency. In an embodiment, the system is configured to be a component of the vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• G08B 21/02 - Alarmes pour assurer la sécurité des personnes
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• B60Q 1/50 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs ayant principalement pour objet d'indiquer le contour du véhicule ou de certaines de ses parties, ou pour engendrer des signaux au bénéfice d'autres véhicules pour indiquer d'autres intentions ou conditions, p.ex. demandes d'attente ou de dépassement
• B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux
• G06V 10/70 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique
• G06V 20/59 - Contexte ou environnement de l’image à l’intérieur d’un véhicule, p.ex. concernant l’occupation des sièges, l’état du conducteur ou les conditions de l’éclairage intérieur
• G06V 40/10 - Corps d’êtres humains ou d’animaux, p.ex. occupants de véhicules automobiles ou piétons; Parties du corps, p.ex. mains

Abrégé

A method for highlighting a vehicle in an image being provided by a rearview camera of a digital rearview system can comprise receiving, by a system comprising a processor, an image of a traffic situation comprising a frontal view of the vehicle, recognizing, by the system, at least one headlight of the vehicle in the image, determining, by the system, whether the at least one headlight is lit up, accentuating, by the system, an image portion of the image, wherein the image portion represents the at least one headlight, if it is determined that the at least one headlight is not lit up, and providing, by the system, the image including the accentuated image portion to a display device.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06T 5/20 - Amélioration ou restauration d'image en utilisant des opérateurs locaux
• G06T 5/00 - Amélioration ou restauration d'image
• G06T 7/11 - Découpage basé sur les zones
• G06T 7/90 - Détermination de caractéristiques de couleur
• G06T 11/00 - Génération d'images bidimensionnelles [2D]
• G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p.ex. véhicules ou piétons; Reconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p.ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
• G08G 1/04 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande utilisant des détecteurs optiques ou ultrasonores

Abrégé

A wheel assembly for a vehicle can comprise a rim body formed in a cylindrical shape, a first cover element, and a second cover element, wherein the rim body comprises at least a wheel disc element arranged in an axial direction of the rim body, wherein the first cover element is arranged at a first side of the wheel disc element and the second cover element is arranged at a second side of the wheel disc element along the axial direction of the rim body, wherein the rim body comprises a first material, wherein the first cover element and the second cover element comprise a second material, wherein the first material differs from the second material, and wherein the first cover element and the second cover element are formed differently from each other.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
• B60B 7/08 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant des éléments d'accrochage faisant partie intégrante du chapeau

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a method for controlling a first vehicle travelling along a planned trajectory. The method comprises detecting a stopped second vehicle being located downstream of the first vehicle, detecting an identification feature of the second vehicle, transmitting an assistance request to a central control entity, receiving an information describing an amount of vehicles being positioned downstream of the stopped second vehicle and triggering a lane change maneuver or an overtaking maneuver. Additionally, a method for assisting the first vehicle in travelling along a planned trajectory is disclosed. Moreover, a method for providing an information describing an amount of vehicles being positioned on a planned trajectory of a first vehicle at a position downstream of a stopped second vehicle is presented. Furthermore, a primary data processing apparatus, a secondary data processing apparatus, a tertiary data processing apparatus, computer programs, a vehicle and a traffic control system are presented.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 30/18 - Propulsion du véhicule
• B60W 40/04 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conditions ambiantes liés aux conditions de trafic

Abrégé

A grounding device for a vehicle can comprise a conducting means and two contact elements, wherein the conducting means comprises at least one flat braided wire assembly configured to conduct high frequency currents, wherein a first contact element of the two contact elements is arranged at a first axial end of the conducting means and a second contact element of the two contact elements is arranged at a second axial end of the conducting means, wherein the first contact element is further configured to be attached to a first component of the vehicle, and the second contact element is further configured to be attached to a second component of the vehicle, and wherein the conducting means is formed at least partly as a spring element, configured to provide an elastic expansion or an elastic compression in at least two dimensions.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01R 13/652 - Dispositions de protection par mise à la terre ou par blindage sur les dispositifs de couplage avec broche, lame ou alvéole de mise à la terre
• H01R 4/48 - Connexions par serrage; Connexions par ressort utilisant un ressort, un clip, ou un autre organe élastique
• H01R 24/56 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement spécialement adaptés à la haute fréquence spécialement adaptés à la forme spécifique des câbles, p.ex. câbles ondulés, câbles à paires torsadées, câbles double blindage ou câbles creux

Abrégé

Techniques are described for controlling charging of an electric vehicle. According to one or more embodiments, a system is provided comprising a memory that stores computer executable components and a processor that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory, wherein the computer executable components comprise a signaling component located on an electric vehicle and configured to detect a presence of a portable device and a charge control component configured to, upon detection of the presence of the portable device, terminate charging of the electric vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 53/68 - Surveillance ou commande hors site, p.ex. télécommande
• H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
• B60L 53/14 - Transfert d'énergie par conduction
• G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio

Abrégé

Equipment, a system, a method and a computer-readable storage medium for filling and bleeding brake fluid. The equipment includes: a hydraulic pump, configured to supply brake fluid to a brake fluid reservoir of a vehicle; a command sending unit, configured to send a command to a hydraulic brake system of the vehicle for pumping the brake fluid to a bleed screw provided on a brake fluid loop; and a wireless transmitter, configured to send a wireless control signal to an exhaust device connected to the bleed screw for actuating tightening or loosening of the bleed screw. According to the present disclosure, the task of filling and bleeding brake fluid can be simply and efficiently completed for the vehicle, the labor cost and time cost can be effectively saved, and meanwhile, the task flow can be standardized and operation-friendly.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freins; Dispositifs de signalisation

Abrégé

A rolling master fixture for calibration of a wheel alignment station and/or measurement devices thereof is provided. The rolling master fixture includes a support frame, two rear wheels mounted to the support frame, two front wheels mounted to the support frame through a front wheel mounting arrangement, and a steering arrangement for steering the front wheels. The rolling master fixture enables calibration of king pin angle and caster angle, through the turnably mounted front wheels.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01B 11/275 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour tester l'alignement des axes pour tester l'alignement des roues
• B62D 7/18 - Rotules de direction; Pivots de fusée

Abrégé

A circuit enabling precharge, active discharge and battery balancing operations in a single subcircuit is described. According to one or more embodiments, a circuit is provided comprising a first battery comprising a positive terminal coupled to a positive transmission line and a negative terminal coupled to a common node, wherein the positive transmission line comprises a first contactor, a second battery comprising a positive terminal coupled to the common node and a negative terminal coupled to a negative transmission line, wherein the negative transmission line comprises a second contactor, and a subcircuit coupled to the common node, to the positive transmission line, and to the negative transmission line.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 58/22 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries de plusieurs modules de batterie Équilibrage de la charge des modules de batterie
• H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
• B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
• H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
• H01M 10/44 - Méthodes pour charger ou décharger

Abrégé

A system and method, including: a data input device coupled to a vehicle, wherein the data input device is operable for gathering input data related to one or more of an environmental context surrounding or within the vehicle, an occupant state within the vehicle, a vehicle state, a location of the vehicle, and a noise condition inside or outside of the vehicle; an artificial intelligence system coupled to the data input device, wherein the artificial intelligence system is operable for generating a sound qualifier based on the gathered input data related to the one or more of the environmental context surrounding or within the vehicle, the occupant state within the vehicle, the vehicle state, and the noise condition inside or outside of the vehicle; and an audio generation module operable for receiving the sound qualifier from the artificial intelligence system and synthesizing a soundscape based on the sound qualifier.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 40/08 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conducteurs ou aux passagers
• G10K 15/02 - Synthèse des ondes sonores

Abrégé

An oil filter arrangement for filtering oil of a vehicle can comprise: at least one filter unit for filtering the oil, and at least one connection unit comprising at least one inlet tube configured to be connected with an outlet tube of a separate oil pump, wherein the oil filter arrangement is configured to be housed in an oil filter arrangement housing of the vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• F01M 11/03 - LUBRIFICATION DES "MACHINES" OU MACHINES MOTRICES EN GÉNÉRAL; LUBRIFICATION DES MOTEURS À COMBUSTION INTERNE; VENTILATION DU CARTER - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes Éléments constitutifs des moyens d'épuration du lubrifiant
• F01M 1/02 - Lubrification sous pression utilisant des pompes de lubrification

Abrégé

One or more embodiments herein can provide a process to determine dead-reckoning localization of a vehicle. An exemplary system can comprise a memory that stores computer executable components, and a processor that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory, wherein the computer executable components can comprise an obtaining component that obtains plural sensor readings defining movement of a vehicle, wherein the plural sensor readings comprise an inertial sensor reading, a kinematics sensor reading, and an odometry sensor reading, and a generation component that generates, based on the plural sensor readings, a pose value defining a position of the vehicle relative to an environment in which the vehicle is disposed. A sensing sub-system of the exemplary system can comprise an inertial measurement unit sensor, a kinematics sensor, and an odometry sensor.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01C 21/16 - Navigation; Instruments de navigation non prévus dans les groupes en utilisant des mesures de la vitesse ou de l'accélération exécutées à bord de l'objet navigant; Navigation à l'estime en intégrant l'accélération ou la vitesse, c. à d. navigation par inertie
• B60W 40/105 - Vitesse

Abrégé

Carts, dollies, heavy-duty industrial carts, pull carts, push carts, platform carts, etc., which are typically designed to move along a substantially horizontal surface, are provided herein. An industrial cart, according to one implementation, includes a lower frame having sufficient dimensions so as to support a lower crate (or pallet) having a known size. The industrial cart also includes a plurality of wheel assemblies connected to an underside of the lower frame. Also, the industrial cart includes an upper frame having sufficient dimensions so as to support an upper crate (or pallet) having a known size. Furthermore, the industrial cart includes a plurality of vertical posts configured to support the upper frame at any of a plurality of fixed heights above the lower frame.

Classes IPC  ?

• B62B 3/00 - Voitures à bras ayant plus d'un essieu portant les roues servant au déplacement; Dispositifs de direction à cet effet; Appareillage à cet effet
• B62B 5/00 - Accessoires ou détails spécialement adaptés aux voitures à bras
• B62B 5/06 - Appareillage pour la propulsion à main, p.ex. guidons
• B62B 3/02 - Voitures à bras ayant plus d'un essieu portant les roues servant au déplacement; Dispositifs de direction à cet effet; Appareillage à cet effet comportant des parties réglables, rabattables, attachables, détachables ou transformables
• B62B 3/10 - Voitures à bras ayant plus d'un essieu portant les roues servant au déplacement; Dispositifs de direction à cet effet; Appareillage à cet effet caractérisées par des supports spécialement adaptés à des objets de forme définie

Abrégé

Adjustment of operational performance of an electric machine (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a non-transitory computer-readable medium can comprise executable instructions that, when executed by a processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising: deactivating a first sub-set of winding sectors, wherein the first sub-set of the winding sectors comprises at least one winding sector, and triggering an AC drive signal for a second sub-set of the winding sectors such that a rotor is rotated using the winding sectors of the second sub-set, wherein an electric machine comprises a stator and the rotor, wherein the stator comprises a set of N phase windings, wherein each N phase winding, of the set of N phase windings, forms p poles around a circumference of the stator, and wherein each p pole, of the p poles, is formed by the at least one winding sector.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02P 25/20 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par le type de moteur ou par des détails de structure caractérisés par des dispositions de circuit ou par le type de câblage avec des dispositions pour la commutation des enroulements, p.ex. par des interrupteurs mécaniques ou des relais pour le changement du nombre de pôles
• H02P 25/24 - Impédance variable dans le circuit statorique ou le circuit rotorique

Abrégé

One or more embodiments herein can enable identification of an obstacle free area about an object. An exemplary system can comprise a memory that stores computer executable components, and a processor that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory, wherein the computer executable components can comprise an obtaining component that obtains raw data defining a physical state of an environment around an object from a vantage of the object, and a generation component that, based on the raw data, generates a dimension of a portion or more of a virtual polygon representing a boundary about the object, wherein the boundary bounds free space about the object. A sensing sub-system can comprise both an ultrasonic sensor and a camera that can separately sense the environment about the object from the vantage of the object to thereby generate separate polygon measurement sets.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06V 10/80 - Fusion, c. à d. combinaison des données de diverses sources au niveau du capteur, du prétraitement, de l’extraction des caractéristiques ou de la classification
• G06T 7/13 - Détection de bords
• G01S 15/86 - Combinaisons de systèmes sonar avec des systèmes lidar; Combinaisons de systèmes sonar avec des systèmes n'utilisant pas la réflexion des ondes
• G01S 15/931 - Systèmes sonar, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques pour prévenir les collisions de véhicules terrestres
• G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions

Abrégé

A device enabling dedicated DCDC conversion for key-off electrical loads is described. According to one or more embodiments, a device is provided comprising a battery, one or more main conversion units coupled to the battery, and one or more dedicated key-off conversion units coupled to the battery and to one or more key-off electrical modules.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02M 3/00 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant continu
• H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
• H02J 1/08 - Systèmes à trois fils; Systèmes ayant plus de trois fils

Abrégé

Child seat monitoring system for a vehicle (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a monitoring system for a child seat in a vehicle can comprise: a human machine interface unit, and a control unit, wherein the human machine interface unit comprises a sound system and a display unit, wherein the sound system is configured to capture a lock sound of a seat belt of the child seat, wherein the control unit is configured to identify if the lock sound corresponds to a predetermined safe locking sound of the seat belt, and wherein the control unit is configured to indicate in the display unit that the seat belt of the child seat is locked.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 22/48 - Systèmes de commande, alarmes, ou systèmes d'inter-verrouillage, pour assurer une utilisation correcte de la ceinture ou du harnais
• B60N 2/00 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhicules; Agencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules

Abrégé

Systems, devices, computer-implemented methods, and/or computer program products that can facilitate a flexible compute platform for on-board data collection and analysis of vehicle data are addressed. In one example, a system can comprise a processor that executes computer executable components stored in memory, the computer-executable components comprising: an application programming interface component operably coupled to a data service network of a vehicle; and a measurement and processing assignments component that executes a plurality of measurement and processing assignments comprising binary executable algorithms that collect and analyze the vehicle data, such that data collection and analysis of the vehicle data is not limited at least by types of the vehicle data that are collected and analyzed.

Classes IPC  ?

• G08G 1/00 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers
• G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
• G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a drive assembly for an electric vehicle and to operation of a drive assembly. The drive assembly can comprise an electric drive machine with three phase strands. The drive assembly can comprise a switching means being configured for selectively switching the three phase strands in a delta configuration or in a star configuration. The drive assembly can also comprise a battery unit, wherein the battery unit comprises a plurality of battery cells and a plurality of cell-level control units. Each of the cell-level control units can be electrically connected to an associated battery cell out of the plurality of battery cells, or to an associated group of battery cells out of the plurality of battery cells, and each of the cell-level control units can comprise a cell-level inverter unit.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 50/51 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible caractérisée par des moteurs à courant alternatif
• H02P 25/18 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par le type de moteur ou par des détails de structure caractérisés par des dispositions de circuit ou par le type de câblage avec des dispositions pour la commutation des enroulements, p.ex. par des interrupteurs mécaniques ou des relais
• H02P 27/06 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par le type de tension d'alimentation utilisant une tension d’alimentation à fréquence variable, p.ex. tension d’alimentation d’onduleurs ou de convertisseurs utilisant des convertisseurs de courant continu en courant alternatif ou des onduleurs

Abrégé

A method and system for vehicle unique signal to vehicle general signal matching, such that proprietary vehicle signals can be mapped and translated to corresponding Vehicle Signal Specification (VSS) signals or the like, facilitating all types of connected vehicle functionalities. A candidate ranking algorithm is based on the lexical elements of signal names and their semantic descriptions. Furthermore, units and data types may also be used to further enhance candidate suggestions. For candidate storage and generation, a knowledge graph using a graph database is suggested. Methods for automatic translation code generation are also suggested, which occurs when a one-to-one mapping is lacking. The algorithms may be implanted in vehicle or in the cloud, and mappings may be constrained to a schema dictated by a given use case, or may be more extensive and cached for future use.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 16/2457 - Traitement des requêtes avec adaptation aux besoins de l’utilisateur
• G06F 16/2455 - Exécution des requêtes
• G06F 16/21 - Conception, administration ou maintenance des bases de données

Abrégé

A method and system for preventing duplicate orders in a client-server architecture, the method including and the system operable for: storing in a database an indicator that an order has been placed for an order identification; when a front-end system calls a back-end system to place a subsequent order for another order identification, the back-end system checking the database to see if the another order identification matches the order identification for the placed order using the indicator; and, if so, the back-end system labeling the subsequent order as a duplicate order and disregarding the subsequent order, but returning a successful return code to the front-end system. The indicator that the order has been placed for the order identification is only stored in the database for a dynamically adjustable threshold period of time, after which period of time the subsequent order is determined to be a new order that is processed.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 30/0601 - Commerce électronique [e-commerce]

Abrégé

Techniques regarding vehicle security assessments are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise a system, which can further comprise a processor that can execute computer executable components stored in memory. The system can also comprise a security component that can determine a risk metric associated with a vehicle at a defined time based on an artificial intelligence model. The risk metric can characterize a probability that the vehicle, or an entity in proximity to the vehicle, will be subject to a security risk based on sensory data collected by the vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06N 5/02 - Représentation de la connaissance; Représentation symbolique
• G07C 5/02 - Enregistrement ou indication du temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente uniquement
• B60R 25/32 - Détection relative au vol ou autres événements relatifs aux systèmes antivol de paramètres dynamiques du véhicule, p.ex. de la vitesse ou de l’accélération
• B60R 25/33 - Détection relative au vol ou autres événements relatifs aux systèmes antivol de la géo-localisation, p.ex. en fournissant les coordonnées de géo-localisation (GPS)

Abrégé

An electric drive unit can comprise an electric machine with a stator and a rotor. The stator can comprise a set of phase windings. The electric drive unit can comprise an inverter for controlling the operation of the electric machine by providing AC signals to the phase windings. The inverter can be electrically coupled to the phase windings. An AC drive signal can be triggered for each phase winding of a first sub-set of phase windings such that the rotor is rotated via the phase windings of the first sub-set. A noise compensation measure can be triggered for at least one phase winding of a second sub-set of the phase windings for compensating an undesired signal effect.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02P 23/00 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par un procédé de commande autre que la commande par vecteur
• H02P 27/06 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par le type de tension d'alimentation utilisant une tension d’alimentation à fréquence variable, p.ex. tension d’alimentation d’onduleurs ou de convertisseurs utilisant des convertisseurs de courant continu en courant alternatif ou des onduleurs
• H02P 29/50 - Diminution des harmoniques

Abrégé

Techniques are described for generating bird's eye view (BEV) images and segmentation maps. According to one or more embodiments, a system is provided comprising a processor that executes computer executable components stored in at least one memory, comprising a machine learning component that generates a synthesized bird's eye view image from a stitched image based on removing artifacts from the stitched image present from a transformation process. The system further comprising a generator that produces the synthesized bird's eye view image and a segmentation map, and a discriminator that predicts whether the synthesized bird's eye view image and the segmentation map are real or generated.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06T 11/00 - Génération d'images bidimensionnelles [2D]
• G06V 10/774 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant l’intégration et la réduction de données, p.ex. analyse en composantes principales [PCA] ou analyse en composantes indépendantes [ ICA] ou cartes auto-organisatrices [SOM]; Séparation aveugle de source méthodes de Bootstrap, p.ex. "bagging” ou “boosting”
• G06V 10/26 - Segmentation de formes dans le champ d’image; Découpage ou fusion d’éléments d’image visant à établir la région de motif, p.ex. techniques de regroupement; Détection d’occlusion
• G06V 20/17 - Scènes terrestres transmises par des avions ou des drones

Abrégé

A computer-implemented method for performing a system assessment, including: collecting a plurality of meta configuration information sets of prior system assessments in a database, wherein the meta configuration information sets including a plurality of specification data objects and application plugin information, associating the plurality of specification data objects and the application plugin information with at least one context attribute based on their purpose during performing the system assessment, labelling at least one of the specification data objects and the application plugin information using at least one label in regard to at least one context attribute, filtering the plurality of meta configuration information sets to find a meta configuration information set required for the system assessment based on at least one label, and executing the system assessment based on the meta configuration information set found by filtering.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04L 43/50 - Disposition de test
• H04L 41/14 - Analyse ou conception de réseau

Abrégé

A computer-implemented method for adjusting and/or customising a user interface of a vehicle including: providing, by the vehicle, user interface data of the vehicle to a separate computing unit, including at least information about the visualization parameters of at least one user interface; providing, by the computing unit, user interface control data for the at least one user interface based on the provided user interface data; transmitting the user interface control data to the vehicle; and adjusting and/or customising, by the vehicle, the at least one user interface based on the user interface control data in real time.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 3/04847 - Techniques d’interaction pour la commande des valeurs des paramètres, p.ex. interaction avec des règles ou des cadrans
• B60K 35/00 - Agencement ou adaptations des instruments
• G06F 9/451 - Dispositions d’exécution pour interfaces utilisateur

Abrégé

A computer-implemented method for a service framework to develop application services, including: providing at least one module of a module stack to a client; determining if the provided module has been modified by the client; determining dependency data, at least including information on the dependency of further modules of the module stack from the provided module; and providing the dependency data of the other modules of the module stack from the provided module.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 9/445 - Chargement ou démarrage de programme

Abrégé

A method for synchronizing a clock-free computational node in a vehicle such that the clock-free computational node is able to perform an action at a pre-defined time, including generating a mapping between at least one current counter value received from the clock-free computational node and at least one current time information received from a clock unit. Moreover, the method includes determining a pre-defined counter value being associated with the pre-defined time based on the mapping. Furthermore, the method includes providing the pre-defined counter value to the clock-free computational node. Additionally, a method for performing an action at a pre-defined time using a clock-free computational node is presented. The disclosure is directed to a corresponding first computational node including the clock unit and a second computational node being clock-free and a computational system for a vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 50/08 - Interaction entre le conducteur et le système d'aide à la conduite
• B60W 50/10 - Interprétation des requêtes ou demandes du conducteur
• G06F 1/12 - Synchronisation des différents signaux d'horloge

Abrégé

An adjustment assembly for compensating a length variation of a spring element for a vehicle is enabled. The adjustment assembly can comprise a first adjustment element having a primary abutment surface and a primary support surface. The adjustment assembly can comprise a second adjustment element having a secondary abutment surface and a secondary support surface. The first adjustment element and the second adjustment element can be arranged adjacent to one another along an axis such that the primary abutment surface and the secondary abutment surface contact each other. The primary abutment surface and the secondary abutment surface can extend circumferentially around the axis respectively and can be sloping, such that a distance between the primary support surface and the secondary support surface is adaptable by rotating the first adjustment element and the second adjustment element relative to one another.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60G 17/02 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pou les caractéristiques des ressorts
• B60G 11/16 - Suspensions élastiques caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type des ressorts ayant des ressorts hélicoïdaux, spirales ou en bobines uniquement caractérisés par des moyens spécialement conçus pour la fixation du ressort à l'essieu ou à une partie suspendue du véhicule

Abrégé

A screen assembly for an interior of a vehicle. The screen assembly includes a base component being configured for being arranged in an interior of an instrument panel or in an interior of a center console of the vehicle. Moreover, the screen assembly includes a screen component including a screen unit being configured for displaying information for a user of the vehicle. A translational guiding means is kinematically arranged between the screen component and the base component such that the screen component is translationally movable relative to the base component. Moreover, a first rotational guiding means is kinematically arranged between the screen component and the base component such that the screen component is tiltable. Additionally, a method for controlling a position of a screen component in an interior of a vehicle is presented. Furthermore, a data processing apparatus and a screen system for an interior of a vehicle are explained.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 37/02 - Agencement des instruments

Abrégé

A computer-implemented method for providing control data for at least one driver support system of a vehicle, or for at least one driving assistance system of the vehicle for supporting driving of the vehicle on a desired path through a curvature planning and steering, can comprise: obtaining suspension data of the vehicle, obtaining vehicle data of the vehicle, obtaining vehicle driving sensor data of the vehicle, determining a steering angle data based on the suspension data, the vehicle data, and the vehicle driving sensor data, and determining the control data for the at least one driver support system or the at least one driving assistance system based on the steering angle data and a curvature vehicle model.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 50/02 - COMMANDE CONJUGUÉE DE PLUSIEURS SOUS-ENSEMBLES D'UN VÉHICULE, DE FONCTION OU DE TYPE DIFFÉRENTS; SYSTÈMES DE COMMANDE SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES HYBRIDES; SYSTÈMES D'AIDE À LA CONDUITE DE VÉHICULES ROUTIERS, NON LIÉS À LA COMMANDE D'UN SOUS-ENSEMBLE PARTICULIER - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier pour préserver la sécurité en cas de défaillance du système d'aide à la conduite, p.ex. en diagnostiquant ou en palliant à un dysfonctionnement
• B60W 30/18 - Propulsion du véhicule

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a method for controlling a motion of a vehicle. The vehicle can comprise an electric powertrain having at least one drive axle with a left output shaft and a right output shaft, a power assisted steering unit, and a propulsion torque distribution unit. The propulsion torque distribution unit can be configured to allocate wheel torques of different magnitudes to the left output shaft and the right output shaft respectively. The method can comprise receiving a total longitudinal force target value, a total lateral force target value and a total yaw moment target value. The method can further comprise determining a first wheel torque for the left output shaft and a second wheel torque for the right output shaft which minimize a total power consumption of the drive axle and the power assisted steering unit.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 15/20 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p.ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désirées; Adaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train pour la commande du véhicule ou de son moteur en vue de réaliser des performances désirées, p.ex. vitesse, couple, variation programmée de la vitesse

Abrégé

A siderail member for a subframe assembly of a vehicle, including: an elongate body, wherein the elongate body includes a hollow extruded structure including an inboard wall, an outboard wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and one or more internal walls. Optionally, the bottom wall has a thickness that is greater than a thickness of the top wall. Optionally, the outboard wall has a thickness that is greater than a thickness of the inboard wall. Optionally, the one or more internal walls include a top internal wall and a bottom internal wall forming a plurality of horizontally-disposed cells within an interior of the elongate body. The bottom internal wall has a thickness that is greater than a thickness of the top internal wall. The hollow extruded structure is manufactured from an aluminum material. Optionally, the top wall of the hollow extruded structure defines a flexure recess.

Classes IPC  ?

• B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
• B62D 29/00 - Carrosseries caractérisées par le matériau utilisé
• B62D 21/11 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée avec des moyens élastiques pour la suspension

Abrégé

A heat exchange module including a corrugated top heat exchange substrate and a corrugated bottom heat exchange substrate, and tubes that extend in a width direction (W) between the top and bottom substrates in heat exchanging contact with ridges of the substrates. A top and a bottom casing member contacts the substrates and each has a transverse side wall with slits oriented in the transverse direction (T) and accommodating the tubes. The side walls of the top and bottom casing members overlap and are mutually connected by soldering or brazing.

Classes IPC  ?

• F28F 9/00 - Carters; Boîtes de distribution; Supports auxiliaires pour les éléments; Eléments auxiliaires dans les carters
• F01N 3/02 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour refroidir ou pour enlever les constituants solides des gaz d'échappement
• F28D 21/00 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur non couverts par l'un des groupes
• F28F 1/12 - Eléments tubulaires ou leurs ensembles avec moyens pour augmenter la surface de transfert de chaleur, p.ex. avec des ailettes, avec des saillies, avec des évidements ces moyens étant uniquement à l'extérieur de l'élément tubulaire
• F28F 1/22 - Eléments tubulaires ou leurs ensembles avec moyens pour augmenter la surface de transfert de chaleur, p.ex. avec des ailettes, avec des saillies, avec des évidements ces moyens étant uniquement à l'extérieur de l'élément tubulaire et s'étendant longitudinalement les moyens ayant des parties engageant d'autres éléments tubulaires
• F28F 1/32 - Eléments tubulaires ou leurs ensembles avec moyens pour augmenter la surface de transfert de chaleur, p.ex. avec des ailettes, avec des saillies, avec des évidements ces moyens étant uniquement à l'extérieur de l'élément tubulaire et s'étendant transversalement les moyens ayant des parties engageant d'autres éléments tubulaires
• F28D 7/16 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations tubulaires fixes pour les deux sources de potentiel calorifique, ces sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi d'une canalisation les canalisations étant espacées parallèlement

Abrégé

A latch assembly for a hood of a vehicle including a first plate including an elongated slot extending in a horizontal direction (H), a second plate, a first member being mechanically connected to the second plate, the first member extending in a vertical direction (V) through the elongated slot, slidably connecting the first plate to the second plate, at least one deformable element, in a retracted position of the latch assembly, securing the first plate to the second plate in the horizontal direction (H), and the at least one deformable element being arranged to deform upon impact in the horizontal direction (H) allowing the first plate to slide relative to the second plate in the horizontal direction (H) to an extended position. The present disclosure further relates to a hood elevation system for a vehicle and a method for manufacturing a latch assembly for a hood of a vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 77/08 - Dispositions pour la protection des piétons
• B60R 21/38 - Protection des personnes extérieures au véhicule, p.ex. des piétons utilisant des moyens pour soulever les capots
• E05B 17/00 - Accessoires relatifs aux serrures

Abrégé

A method and system operable for: receiving a search query including search terms; using a machine learning module, selecting features of the search terms and mapping an association between the search terms and a domain object, thereby generating a domain object classification; tagging the domain object with the domain object classification; and using the domain object tagged with the domain object classification to conduct a subsequent search. Conducting the subsequent search includes: receiving a subsequent search query including subsequent search terms; tokenizing the subsequent search terms; finding permutations of the tokenized subsequent search terms; matching the subsequent search terms to the domain object tagged with the domain object classification; and displaying subsequent search results via a user interface.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 16/2457 - Traitement des requêtes avec adaptation aux besoins de l’utilisateur
• G06N 20/00 - Apprentissage automatique
• G06F 16/9535 - Adaptation de la recherche basée sur les profils des utilisateurs et la personnalisation
• G06F 16/248 - Présentation des résultats de requêtes
• G06F 40/284 - Analyse lexicale, p.ex. segmentation en unités ou cooccurrence
• G06F 40/30 - Analyse sémantique
• G06Q 30/0601 - Commerce électronique [e-commerce]

Abrégé

A fixture unit for holding a prismatic battery cell during a coating step and during a curing step, including: at least one skirt element, which is movable between a coating position and a curing position and wherein the skirt element is configured to shield an area of the battery cell in the coating position and to un-shield the area of the battery cell in the curing position; and at least one grip element configured to hold the battery cell during the coating step and the curing step, wherein the grip element is configured to hold the battery cell in the area that is shielded by the skirt element in its coating position.

Classes IPC  ?

• B05C 13/02 - Moyens pour manipuler ou tenir des objets, p.ex. des objets individuels pour des objets particuliers
• H01M 10/04 - Structure ou fabrication en général
• B05C 9/14 - Appareillages ou installations pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces par des moyens non prévus dans l'un des groupes , ou dans lesquels le moyen pour déposer le liquide ou autre matériau fluide n'est pas important pour appliquer un liquide ou autre matériau fluide et exécuter une opération auxiliaire l'opération auxiliaire nécessitant un chauffage
• B05C 21/00 - Accessoires ou instruments employés pour l'application des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides à des surfaces, non prévus dans les groupes

Abrégé

An internal combustion engine assembly includes a fuel tank, connected via a fuel supply duct to a first fuel inlet of a cylinder, the cylinders with an outlet connected to an exhaust system. Exhaust gases from the exhaust system are in heat exchanging contact with a reformer unit for steam reforming of alcohol, the reformer unit being with a reformer outlet connected to a to a second fuel inlet of the cylinders for supplying hydrogen to the second fuel inlet. An alcohol evaporator is in heat exchanging contact with the exhaust gases. A water evaporator is in heat exchanging contact with the exhaust gases. A reformer purge duct extends from the exhaust system to the inlet of the reformer unit via a purge control valve, adapted for feeding exhaust gases into the reformer unit and via the reformer outlet to the second fuel inlet of the cylinders.

Classes IPC  ?

• F02M 21/02 - Appareils pour alimenter les moteurs en combustibles non liquides, p.ex. en combustibles gazeux stockés sous forme liquide en combustibles gazeux
• F02B 43/10 - Moteurs ou ensembles fonctionnels caractérisés par l'utilisation d'autres gaz spécifiques, p.ex. l'acétylène, le gaz oxhydrique
• F02B 43/12 - Mode de fonctionnement

Abrégé

A mounting bracket for an interior mirror assembly of a vehicle. The mounting bracket includes a bar-shaped support element having a first end and a second end. A mounting interface for connecting the interior mirror assembly to the mounting bracket is connected to the support element. Moreover, a first lever arm extends from the support element and has a first pivot feature. A second lever arm extends from the support element and has a second pivot feature. The support element, the first lever arm and the second lever arm form a U-shape. Additionally, an interior mirror module includes an interior mirror assembly and such a mounting bracket. Furthermore, an interior module for a vehicle includes a console unit being configured for being connected to a windshield or to a roof structure of the vehicle. The interior module also includes a mounting bracket pivotably supported on the console unit.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 1/04 - Dispositions pour les rétroviseurs montés à l'intérieur du véhicule

Abrégé

A computer-implemented method including creating at least one run configuration package including at least a specification hierarchy, creating an application protocol interface including a generic code portion and an application-specific code portion, receiving an input for building an assessment environment from the run configuration package referencing an assessment application tool via the application protocol interface, and building the assessment environment based on the input. The assessment environment receives inputs using a standardized format, modifying various aspects of the assessment, based on the information in the specification hierarchy. The specification hierarchy is linked to a plurality of specification data objects for setting the assessment environment. The generic code portion is configured to provide a standardized instruction to the application-specific code portion and the application-specific code portion is configured to modify a format of the plurality of specification data objects linked to the specification hierarchy for the assessment application tool to be utilized.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 9/48 - Lancement de programmes; Commutation de programmes, p.ex. par interruption
• G06F 9/445 - Chargement ou démarrage de programme

Abrégé

Systems, devices, computer-implemented methods, and/or computer program products that can facilitate free space detection using fast sensor fusion are provided. In one example, a system can comprise a processor that executes computer executable components stored in memory. The computer executable components can comprise a threshold component, a pixel fusion component, and a frame control component. The threshold component can update the count of a plurality of pixel counters based on confidence scores of at least one camera and at least one sensor in a single pixel. The pixel fusion component can perform sensor fusion on the confidence scores based on a determination that the count of the plurality of pixel counters is less than a defined threshold. The frame control component can bypass the sensor fusion on the confidence scores based on a determination that the count of the plurality of pixel counters is greater than a defined threshold.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 30/09 - Entreprenant une action automatiquement pour éviter la collision, p.ex. en freinant ou tournant
• G06K 9/62 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la reconnaissance utilisant des moyens électroniques

Abrégé

A method for transitioning control of a vehicle from an autonomous driving system to a human driver. The method includes receiving, from the autonomous driving system, a take-over request. Additionally, the method includes determining whether a singular switching means is actuated, and triggering a deactivation of the autonomous driving system under the only condition that the singular switching means is determined to be actuated. Moreover, a data processing apparatus is provided. The data processing apparatus includes means for carrying out the method. Furthermore, a system for transitioning control of a vehicle from an autonomous driving system to a human driver is provided. The system includes a steering wheel, the data processing apparatus and the singular switching means. Additionally, a corresponding computer program and a corresponding non-transitory computer-readable storage medium provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 60/00 - Systèmes d’aide à la conduite spécialement adaptés aux véhicules routiers autonomes
• B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention

Abrégé

Systems, devices, computer-implemented methods, and/or computer program products that can facilitate pedestrian detection via a boundary cylinder model are addressed. In one example, a system can comprise a processor that executes computer executable components stored in memory. The computer-executable components can comprise a bounding cylinder model component that determines numerical values for height and radius parameters of a three-dimensional bounding cylinder model representing a pedestrian, and that generates the three-dimensional bounding cylinder model representing the pedestrian based on the numerical values.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06V 20/64 - Objets tridimensionnels
• G06T 17/10 - Description de volumes, p.ex. de cylindres, de cubes ou utilisant la GSC [géométrie solide constructive]
• G06V 40/10 - Corps d’êtres humains ou d’animaux, p.ex. occupants de véhicules automobiles ou piétons; Parties du corps, p.ex. mains
• G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p.ex. véhicules ou piétons; Reconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p.ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
• G06V 10/774 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant l’intégration et la réduction de données, p.ex. analyse en composantes principales [PCA] ou analyse en composantes indépendantes [ ICA] ou cartes auto-organisatrices [SOM]; Séparation aveugle de source méthodes de Bootstrap, p.ex. "bagging” ou “boosting”
• G06T 7/60 - Analyse des attributs géométriques

Abrégé

Systems and methods for fisheye camera calibration and BEV image generation in a simulation environment. This fisheye camera calibration enables the extrinsic and intrinsic parameters of the fisheye camera to be computed in the simulation environment, where data is readily available, collectible, and manipulatable. Given a surround vision system, with multiple fisheye cameras disposed around a vehicle, and these extrinsic and intrinsic parameters, undistorted and BEV images of the surroundings of the vehicle can be generated in the simulated environment, for simulated fisheye camera testing and validation, which may then be extrapolated to real-world fisheye camera testing and validation, as appropriate. Because the simulation tool can be used to create and readily manipulate the simulated fisheye camera, the vehicle, its surroundings, obstacles, targets, markers, and the like, the entire calibration and image generation process is streamlined and may be automated.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04N 23/698 - Commande des caméras ou des modules de caméras pour obtenir un champ de vision élargi, p. ex. pour la capture d'images panoramiques
• B60R 1/28 - Dispositions de visualisation en temps réel pour les conducteurs ou les passagers utilisant des systèmes de capture d'images optiques, p.ex. des caméras ou des systèmes vidéo spécialement adaptés pour être utilisés dans ou sur des véhicules pour visualiser une zone extérieure au véhicule, p.ex. l’extérieur du véhicule avec un champ de vision réglable

Abrégé

Methods and systems for unsupervised depth estimation for fisheye cameras using spatial-temporal (and, optionally, modal) consistency. This unsupervised depth estimation works directly on raw, distorted stereo fisheye images, such as those obtained from the four fisheye camera disposed around a vehicle in rigid alignment. Temporal consistency involves training a depth estimation model using a sequence of frames as input, while spatial consistency involves training the depth estimation model using overlapping images from synchronized stereo camera pairs. Images from different stereo camera pairs can also be used at different times. Modal consistency, when applied, dictates that different sensor types (e.g., camera, lidar, etc.) must also agree. The methods and systems of the present disclosure utilize a fisheye camera projection model that projects a disparity map into a point cloud map, which aides in the rectification of stereo pairs.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06T 7/593 - Récupération de la profondeur ou de la forme à partir de plusieurs images à partir d’images stéréo
• G06V 20/56 - Contexte ou environnement de l’image à l’extérieur d’un véhicule à partir de capteurs embarqués
• G06V 10/774 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant l’intégration et la réduction de données, p.ex. analyse en composantes principales [PCA] ou analyse en composantes indépendantes [ ICA] ou cartes auto-organisatrices [SOM]; Séparation aveugle de source méthodes de Bootstrap, p.ex. "bagging” ou “boosting”

Abrégé

A user information system for a driver assistance system of a vehicle. The user information system includes a first communication interface being configured for receiving event history data (D) from the driver assistance system. Furthermore, a user information generation unit is provided which is communicatively connected to the first communication interface. The user information generation unit is configured for generating a user information (I) based on the event history data (D) received via the first communication interface. Furthermore, the user information system has a second communication interface being communicatively connected to the user information generation unit. The second communication interface is configured for providing the user information (I) to a user or to an output device. Additionally, a driver assistance system for a vehicle, a driver assistance module and a method for providing a user information (I) about a driver assistance system are presented.

Classes IPC  ?

• G07C 5/10 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente en utilisant des moyens de comptage ou des compteurs à horloge
• G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente

Abrégé

Electrical circuits, systems, methods, and/or computer program products that can facilitate isolation resistance monitoring for high voltage buses are addressed. In one example, a system can comprise an electrical circuit further comprising one or more resistors and a voltage meter which measures voltage, such that the voltage measurement assists with monitoring isolation resistance, simultaneously, for a smartcell system of an electric vehicle, and for a direct current (DC) charging source external to the electric vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01R 31/00 - Dispositions pour tester les propriétés électriques; Dispositions pour la localisation des pannes électriques; Dispositions pour tests électriques caractérisées par ce qui est testé, non prévues ailleurs
• G01R 27/02 - Mesure de résistances, de réactances, d'impédances réelles ou complexes, ou autres caractéristiques bipolaires qui en dérivent, p.ex. constante de temps
• B60L 53/60 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a method for keeping a vehicle on a predetermined path. The method comprises receiving a driver pose information and classifying the driver pose information as normal or abnormal (S1). Alternatively or additionally, a driver attention information is received and classified as normal or abnormal (S1). Moreover, according to the method, a hand location information is received and evaluated (S2). Also a turn indicator status information is received and evaluated (S3). Subsequently, a path keeping measure is triggered (S5), if the driver pose information is classified as abnormal or if the driver attention information is classified as abnormal. Additional conditions are that the hand location information relates to less than two hands on the steering wheel, and that the turn indicator status information relates to a non-activated state of the turn indicators. Furthermore, a system for keeping a vehicle on a predetermined path is presented. Moreover, a corresponding computer program is explained.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 30/12 - Maintien de la trajectoire dans une voie de circulation
• B60W 40/08 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conducteurs ou aux passagers
• B62D 15/02 - Indicateurs de direction ou aides de direction