Collective action by multiple vehicles traversing a vehicle transportation network is used to improve operation of vehicles and utilization of the vehicle transportation network. Sensor data for multiple monitored vehicles traveling in a common direction along a road in a vehicle transportation network is received and used as input to a traffic estimation model to determine an estimated congestion for the road in the common direction. A cruise control setting for each of several controlled vehicles, at least some of the controlled vehicles traveling behind the monitored vehicles in the common direction, is determined from the estimated congestion. The cruise control setting is transmitted to the controlled vehicles to modify operation of the controlled vehicles using respective cruise control systems of the controlled vehicles.
Intelligent eco mode optimization in a battery electric vehicle (BEV) includes collecting data from one or more systems of a vehicle in which the vehicle includes a battery. A predicted route is generated based on the collected data. The collected data includes a navigation map for a portion of a vehicle transportation network. A state of the vehicle is determined based on the collected data and the predicted route. A drive mode is determined, using a decision-making model, for the vehicle based on the state of the vehicle and the predicted route. The drive mode is either a first drive mode having a first acceleration curve or a second drive mode have a second acceleration curve and the second drive mode reduces a rate of discharge of the battery as compared to the first drive mode. The vehicle is set to use the drive mode.
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
A vehicle body structure includes a vehicle cargo extending apparatus having at least one movable panel. The vehicle body structure has a passenger compartment and a cargo area. A rear wall of the passenger compartment defines an opening adjacent to the cargo area. The at least one panel is movable between a closed position covering the opening and an open position exposing the opening such that the at least one panel is located beneath a floor of the cargo area when in the open position.
B62D 33/08 - Superstructures for load-carrying vehicles characterised by the connection of the superstructure to the vehicle frame comprising adjustable means
A vehicle sunvisor assembly includes a panel body, a first vehicle attachment and a second vehicle attachment. The panel body includes a first panel portion and a second panel portion. The first vehicle attachment is movably coupled to a first end of the panel body, and attached to a vehicle body structure. The second vehicle attachment is coupled adjacent a second end of the panel body, and is releasably coupled to the vehicle body structure. The panel body includes at least one of a frangible connection and a living hinge connection that connects the first portion to the second portion. The frangible connection breaks in response to a force greater than a predetermined amount being applied to the first panel portion. The living hinge connection bends in response to a force greater than a predetermined amount being applied to the first panel portion.
B60J 3/02 - Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreensSun visors for vehicles adjustable in position
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
B60R 21/214 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in roof panels
B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
A vehicle control device includes a computer memory, an environmental sensor and a processor. The computer memory is configured to store vehicle trajectories in association with road segments of a map. The environmental sensor is configured to detect traveling environment of a host vehicle. The processor is configured to determine one of the vehicle trajectories along which the host vehicle is traveling, determine whether switching from the one of the vehicle trajectories to the other one of the vehicle trajectories is needed, and control a turn signal of the host vehicle according to a detection result of the environment sensor in response to determining that the switching from the one of the vehicle trajectories to the other one of the vehicle trajectories is needed.
B60Q 1/34 - 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 change of drive direction
B60Q 1/50 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
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VEHICLE STOP POSITION DETERMINATION SYSTEM AND VEHICLE STOP POSITION DETERMINATION METHOD
A vehicle stop position determination system includes an environmental sensor, a vehicle sensor and a processor. The environmental sensor is configured to detect traveling environment of a host vehicle to collect traveling environment data. The vehicle sensor is configured to detect driving status of the host vehicle to collect driving status data. The processor is configured to determine, as a stop position for a road intersection, a position of the host vehicle at a timing when the driving status data indicates that the host vehicle is stopping and the traveling environment data indicates a predetermined condition based on a relative position of the host vehicle relative to the road intersection.
A vehicle rear fascia assembly of a vehicle includes a main fascia member and a secondary fascia member. The main fascia member has guide channels (cam surfaces) on opposite lateral sides thereof and the secondary fascia member has projections located at opposite lateral sides thereof. The projections slide along the guide channels (cam surfaces) during installation of the secondary fascia member to the main fascia member causing the secondary fascia member to flex and widen as the projections are moved away from one another as the secondary fascia member is moved toward an installed orientation.
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
A vehicle that includes: a vehicle body; vehicle doors that are connected to the vehicle body; sealing members that are positioned between the vehicle body and the vehicle doors to thereby seal the vehicle doors upon closure; and air guides that are connected to the vehicle body. Each air guide includes a body panel that is spaced axially from the corresponding sealing member along a length of the vehicle such that an axial gap is defined therebetween and a flange that extends axially in relation to the body panel at an upper end of the air guide, wherein the flange is configured for positioning within the axial gap to thereby inhibit debris accumulation on the vehicle body.
A lithium battery cell has an anode having anode active material, an electrolyte, and a cathode comprising cathode active material having the following composition:
A lithium battery cell has an anode having anode active material, an electrolyte, and a cathode comprising cathode active material having the following composition:
LixM1yM2zOp
A lithium battery cell has an anode having anode active material, an electrolyte, and a cathode comprising cathode active material having the following composition:
LixM1yM2zOp
wherein M1 and M2 are different from each other and each selected from Mn, Fe and V; 6≤x≤64; 1≤y≤35; 1≤z≤35; and 16≤p≤100.
H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
A vehicle that includes: a vehicle body; a reinforcement member that is supported by the vehicle body and which is configured to absorb forces during an impact with the vehicle; a front bumper assembly that is supported by the vehicle body and which includes front lamps; an apron bracket that is supported by the vehicle body and which extends into the front bumper assembly; and support brackets that extends between the reinforcement member and the apron bracket to thereby inhibit movement of the front bumper assembly in relation to the vehicle body.
B60R 19/50 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects combined with, or convertible into, other devices or objects, e.g. bumpers combined with road brushes, bumpers convertible into beds with lights or registration plates
B60R 19/02 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects
B60R 19/18 - Means within the bumper to absorb impact
B62D 65/16 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components the sub-units or components being exterior fittings, e.g. bumpers, lights, wipers
A vehicle audio control device includes an electronic controller, a computer-readable medium and an audiovisual system. The electronic controller is programmed to be in communication with a sensor system of an electrified vehicle to receive signals from the sensor system regarding a state of the electrified vehicle during a vehicle drive cycle. The computer-readable medium stores a plurality sound outputs. Each of the sound outputs corresponds to one or more states of the vehicle drive cycle. The user interphase is operable to set the sound outputs with respect to the one or more states of the vehicle drive cycle. The audiovisual system has at least one speaker controlled by the electronic controller to generate the sound outputs when the electrified vehicle is in the corresponding state of the vehicle drive cycle.
B60K 35/26 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using acoustic output
B60K 35/21 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays
A non-transitory differential physics network disposed upon a non-transitory computer readable storage medium and executable by a computer is provided. The non-transitory differential physics network includes an input layer, an output layer and an intermediate layer. First input values related to a first set of detected battery state values is input to the input layer. A total capacity loss value is output from the output layer. Second input values related to a second set of detected battery state values is input to the intermediate layer. The differential physics network utilizes differential physics to determine the directional relationship of the first and second sets of detected battery state values to output the output layer. The differential physics network performs optimization using backpropagation to determine target input values for the input layer.
G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables
G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
A vehicle battery management system includes a battery management circuitry and an electronic controller. The battery management circuitry includes a voltage management component, a thermal management component and a current management component. The electronic controller is configured to execute a differential physics computation via a differential physics network using detected battery state values to determine target control values for the battery management circuitry. The electronic controller is further programmed to control the battery management circuitry in accordance with the target control values.
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
A lithium-ion battery includes an anode including graphite and a cathode nickel in a mole percent of about 60 percent or more, based on the total composition of the cathode. The lithium-ion battery includes liquid electrolyte including one or both of ethyl methyl carbonate and ethylene carbonate and an oxidant that is soluble in the liquid electrolyte and binds with an alkene having between 2 and 4 carbon atoms.
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
H01M 4/583 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
An electrode is provided that includes a first layer formed of a first metal and a second layer provided on a surface of the first layer. The second layer is formed of a second metal. The first metal is selected from the group consisting of: zinc, aluminum and mixtures thereof, and the second metal is selected from the group consisting of: magnesium, iron and mixtures thereof. The second layer is a partial layer that does not completely cover the surface of the first layer.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF NASA (USA)
Inventor
Pedersen, Liam
Lee, Ritchie
Dille, Michael Nicholas
Hosagrahara, Vaishali
James, Viju
Ostafew, Christopher
Abstract
A track based moving object association is described for distributed sensing applications, such as for identifying multiple objects within a vehicle transportation network for use by a vehicle navigating the network. Position information for the multiple objects within a portion of the vehicle transportation network is obtained from multiple sensors within the portion of the vehicle transportation network. Using the position information of respective sensors of the multiple sensors, a respective track for objects of the multiple objects is determined. Similarity measures are determined for multiple tracks, including at least a first track determined using the position information of a first sensor of the multiple sensors and a second track determined using the position information of a second sensor of the multiple sensors. Based on the similarity measures of the tracks, a tracked object track for a tracked object of the multiple objects is determined.
G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
G06V 10/80 - Fusion, i.e. combining data from various sources at the sensor level, preprocessing level, feature extraction level or classification level
G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
A center console bracket includes a center console and a bracket. The center console has a first side wall that at least partially defines a hollow interior of the center console. The bracket has a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being attached to the first side wall within the hollow interior, the second portion being configured to position and retain a first wiring bundle within the hollow interior at a location spaced apart from the first side wall.
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
A three-dimensional printing system includes a tank containing a liquid photopolymer resin. An arm is configured to be movable relative to the tank. A rigid base is connected to the arm. A light source is configured to emit light to the tank to form an object on the rigid base. An actuator is connected to at least one of the build plate and the tank. The actuator is configured to deform when power is supplied to the actuator.
B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
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
United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of NASA (USA)
Inventor
Pedersen, Liam
Lee, Ritchie
Dille, Michael Nicholas
Hosagrahara, Vaishali
James, Viju
Ostafew, Christopher
Abstract
A track based moving object association is described for distributed sensing applications, such as for identifying multiple objects within a vehicle transportation network for use by a vehicle navigating the network. Position information for the multiple objects within a portion of the vehicle transportation network is obtained from multiple sensors within the portion of the vehicle transportation network. Using the position information of respective sensors of the multiple sensors, a respective track for objects of the multiple objects is determined. Similarity measures are determined for multiple tracks, including at least a first track determined using the position information of a first sensor of the multiple sensors and a second track determined using the position information of a second sensor of the multiple sensors. Based on the similarity measures of the tracks, a tracked object track for a tracked object of the multiple objects is determined.
A three-dimensional printing system includes a tank, an arm, a rigid base, a light source, and a calibration tool. The tank contains a liquid photopolymer resin. The arm is configured to be movable relative to the tank. The rigid base is connected to the arm. The light source is configured to emit light to the tank to form an object on the rigid base. The calibration tool is connected to the tank. The calibration tool is configured to calibrate at least one of the tank and the arm.
B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
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 64/307 - Handling of material to be used in additive manufacturing
B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
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A three-dimensional printing system includes a tank, a guide rail, an arm, a rigid base, and a light source. The tank contains a liquid photopolymer resin. The guide rail is mounted externally of the tank. The arm is movably connected to the guide rail. The arm is configured to be movable relative to the tank along the guide rail. The rigid base is connected to the arm. The light source is configured to emit light to the tank to form an object on the rigid base.
An indicator light assembly for a vehicle includes a housing. The housing includes a casing and a cover. The cover is connected to the casing. A first light channel is formed in the housing. A second light channel is formed in the housing. A first indicator and a second indicator are formed on the cover. A first light source is disposed in the housing and configured to emit light through the first light channel to illuminate the first indicator. A second light source is disposed in the housing and configured to emit light through the second light channel to illuminate the second indicator.
B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
B60Q 3/14 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for dashboards lighting through the surface to be illuminated
F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
Monitoring driving characteristics by a first sensor and environmental characteristics by a second sensor, and determining, based on data of the first sensor and data of the second sensor, a deviant driving characteristic and an associated environmental characteristic. Further determining a deviant driving behavior based on the deviant driving characteristic and the associated environmental characteristic, for example, based on repeated instances of the deviant driving characteristic and the associated environmental characteristic. Indicating, to a driver of the vehicle, a corrective action for correcting the deviant driving characteristic, where the indication may be via a user interface of the vehicle or of a mobile device. In some implementations, the driver can review determined deviant driving behaviors via an application and provide to the application a driving goal for focused correction of certain deviant driving behaviors.
Collective action by multiple vehicles traversing a vehicle transportation network is used to improve operation of vehicles and utilization of the vehicle transportation network. Sensor data for multiple monitored vehicles traveling in a common direction along a road in a vehicle transportation network is received and used as input to a traffic estimation model to determine an estimated congestion for the road in the common direction. A cruise control setting for each of several controlled vehicles, at least some of the controlled vehicles traveling behind the monitored vehicles in the common direction, is determined from the estimated congestion. The cruise control setting is transmitted to the controlled vehicles to modify operation of the controlled vehicles using respective cruise control systems of the controlled vehicles.
Vehicle decision-making is analyzed and can be used to modify a decision-making process. For subsets of features comprising a vehicle operational scenario, a first value is generated that quantifies behavior of an artificial intelligence (AI) agent as the AI agent performs a sequence of actions within a first world model based on a complete set of observations for the subset of features. A first world model is a copy of a second world model for sequential decision making. A second value is generated that quantifies behavior of an AI agent as the AI agent performs a sequence of actions in the second world model based on an incomplete set of observations for the subset of features. A difference between the first and second values determines the impact of individual features on the AI agent within the second world model. A decision-making process of the AI agent can be updated.
G06N 3/006 - Artificial life, i.e. computing arrangements simulating life based on simulated virtual individual or collective life forms, e.g. social simulations or particle swarm optimisation [PSO]
G06N 7/01 - Probabilistic graphical models, e.g. probabilistic networks
Monitoring driving characteristics by a first sensor and environmental characteristics by a second sensor, and determining, based on data of the first sensor and data of the second sensor, a deviant driving characteristic and an associated environmental characteristic. Further determining a deviant driving behavior based on the deviant driving characteristic and the associated environmental characteristic, for example, based on repeated instances of the deviant driving characteristic and the associated environmental characteristic. Indicating, to a driver of the vehicle, a corrective action for correcting the deviant driving characteristic, where the indication may be via a user interface of the vehicle or of a mobile device. In some implementations, the driver can review determined deviant driving behaviors via an application and provide to the application a driving goal for focused correction of certain deviant driving behaviors.
A vehicle control device has a vehicle body, a locking unit, an electronic signal transmission unit mounted on the vehicle body, and an electronic portable device in wireless communication with the electronic signal transmission unit. The electronic signal transmission unit detects a location of the electronic portable device with respect to the vehicle body. The electronic controller has a computer readable medium storing a threshold detection range between the electronic portable device and the vehicle body. The electronic controller is programmed to control the locking unit to be in the unlock permissible state when the electronic portable device is determined to be within the threshold detection range. The electronic controller is further programmed to automatically update the threshold detection range to a customized detection range upon determining that the locking unit is in an unintentional unlock permissible state.
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
B60R 25/102 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device a signal being sent to a remote location, e.g. a radio signal being transmitted to a police station, a security company or the owner
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
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Vehicle Decision Making Using Sequential Information Probing
Vehicle decision-making is analyzed and can be used to modify a decision-making process. For subsets of features comprising a vehicle operational scenario, a first value is generated that quantifies behavior of an artificial intelligence (AI) agent as the AI agent performs a sequence of actions within a first world model based on a complete set of observations for the subset of features. A first world model is a copy of a second world model for sequential decision making. A second value is generated that quantifies behavior of an AI agent as the AI agent performs a sequence of actions in the second world model based on an incomplete set of observations for the subset of features. A difference between the first and second values determines the impact of individual features on the AI agent within the second world model. A decision-making process of the AI agent can be updated.
B60W 50/00 - 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
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
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SYNCHRONIZING PLAYBACK OF MULTIMEDIA BETWEEN IN-VEHICLE AND MOBILE DEVICES
Synchronizing playback of multimedia content between playback devices integrated into a primary device, such as an in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system and one or more nearby secondary devices, such as mobile devices, being served multimedia content by the IVI system. The IVI system determines a playback latency of each mobile device and serves the multimedia content to each primary and secondary playback device with a respective delay based on a difference between a maximum playback latency across all playback devices and the respective determined playback latency. In some implementations, playback latencies may be determined using an audio signal. In other implementations, playback latencies may be determined using satellite-synchronized timestamps.
A tailgate assembly includes a tailgate frame and a sliding door. The tailgate frame has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a rearward facing tailgate panel that covers at least half of the tailgate frame. The second portion defines a door opening and a lower track. The sliding door is supported by the lower track such that the sliding door is movable between a closed orientation and an open orientation.
E05D 15/10 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane
B62D 33/027 - Sideboard or tailgate structures movable
B62D 33/03 - Sideboard or tailgate structures movable by swinging down
Synchronizing playback of multimedia content between playback devices integrated into a primary device, such as an in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system and one or more nearby secondary devices, such as mobile devices, being served multimedia content by the IVI system. The IVI system determines a playback latency of each mobile device and serves the multimedia content to each primary and secondary playback device with a respective delay based on a difference between a maximum playback latency across all playback devices and the respective determined playback latency. In some implementations, playback latencies may be determined using an audio signal. In other implementations, playback latencies may be determined using satellite-synchronized timestamps.
H04N 21/43 - Processing of content or additional data, e.g. demultiplexing additional data from a digital video streamElementary client operations, e.g. monitoring of home network or synchronizing decoder's clockClient middleware
B60K 35/28 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics informationOutput arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver
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Tactile Feedback During Sealant Application in Vehicles
A vehicle that includes: an outer body panel; a roof panel that is connected to the outer body panel such that the outer body panel and the roof panel collectively define a roof ditch; a sealant that is positioned within the roof ditch and which is applied along an interface between the outer body panel and the roof panel to interrupt a fluid path into the vehicle; and a guide that is positioned within the roof ditch and which is configured to provide tactile feedback during the removal of excess sealant to facilitate the proper application thereof.
Lane segment-level traversal information is obtained. The lane segment-level traversal information is converted into probabilities for a state transition function. A policy is derived from a decision model using the state transition function. The policy directs vehicle movement of a vehicle between neighboring lane segments based on a cost function integrating a user preference with respect to at least two objectives and a slack time for alternative routes. The slack time indicates an allowable deviation in travel time relative to the user preference. A destination is received. The vehicle is then autonomously controlled on a route to the destination using the policy for lane transitions based on current lane positions.
A vehicle that includes: a crossbeam that extends along a width of the vehicle; an instrument panel that is supported by the crossbeam and which includes an opening; support brackets that are connected to the crossbeam; a display module that is positioned within the opening and which includes display brackets that are connected to the support brackets such that the display module is supported by the crossbeam; a duct assembly that is supported by the instrument panel such that the duct assembly is spaced axially from an inner surface of the instrument panel along a length of the vehicle so as to define an access channel that facilitates access to the display brackets and connection of the display module to the support brackets; and a vent that extends into the duct assembly such that the vent is positioned vertically above the display module.
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
A three-dimensional printing system includes a tank containing a liquid photopolymer resin, a rigid base on which an object is configured to be printed, and an arm connected to the rigid base to move the rigid base relative to the tank. A first light source is configured to emit light to the tank to form the object on the rigid base. A first pair of rollers are configured to receive the object therebetween. The first pair of rollers are configured to pull the object in a direction out of the tank. A first post-processing station is configured to receive a first end of the object while a second end of the object is being formed in the tank.
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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
A tether structure includes a seat assembly and a support bracket. The seat assembly has a frame structure and an outer cushion portion. The support bracket is installed to an upper end of the frame structure of the seat assembly. The support bracket includes a tether flange located rearward of the frame structure adjacent to a top surface of the outer cushion portion of the seat assembly.
The present teachings provide a method of controlling a vehicle. The method may include maintaining a first history of first lateral-offset values of a road user with respect to a road reference line of a lane of a road. The method includes maintaining a second history of second lateral-offset values of the road user with respect to the road reference line of the road. The method includes determining a first pattern based on the first history of the first lateral-offset values. The method includes determining a second pattern based on the second history of the second lateral-offset values. The method includes adjusting an uncertainty associated with a driving behavior of the road user by comparing the first pattern and second pattern.
A rear door assembly has a first and second support brackets and first and second arms. The first support bracket includes a vehicle attachment portion, a first support portion and a second support portion located outboard of and lower than the first support portion when installed to a vehicle. The first arm has first and second ends. The first end is pivotally attached to the first support portion. The second arm has third and fourth ends. The third end is pivotally attached to the second support portion of the first support bracket. The second support bracket has a third support portion and a fourth support portion spaced apart from one another and a rear door attachment portion. The second end of the first arm is pivotally attached to the third support portion and the fourth end of the second arm is pivotally attached to the fourth support portion.
A 3D printing system includes a tank containing a liquid photopolymer resin. A textured substrate is connected to the tank. The textured substrate is configured such that light passes therethrough into the liquid polymer resin. A layer of an inert material is disposed on the textured surface. The liquid photopolymer resin and the inert material are discharged from the tank through a tank outlet. Additional liquid photopolymer resin and additional inert material are added to the tank through a tank inlet.
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
A rear door lock assembly includes a vehicle body structure defining a rear door opening. A four-bar assembly has a first support bracket fixed to the vehicle body structure at an area adjacent to upper end of the rear door opening. A rear door is supported by a second support bracket for movement between a closed orientation covering the rear door opening and an open orientation exposing the rear door opening, a first arm of the four-bar assembly has a lock engagement structure extending therefrom. A locking member is movable between a locked orientation and an unlocked orientation. In the locked orientation the locking member engages the lock engagement structure of the first arm preventing movement of the rear door from the closed orientation and in the unlocked orientation the locking member is moved away from the lock engagement structure releasing the rear door.
A bracket member for a lock housing assembly of a vehicle includes a base member. A first wall extends outwardly form the base member. The first wall is configured to contact a first wall of a lock housing of the lock housing assembly. A second wall extends outwardly from the base member. The second wall is configured to contact a second wall of the lock housing assembly. A curved portion is connected to the base member. The curved portion is configured to support a lock lever of the lock housing assembly.
A vehicle that includes: a crossbeam; a coupler that is secured to the crossbeam; a front mounting member that is secured to the crossbeam; a steering column that is secured to the front mounting member; a steering wheel that is secured to the steering column; a reinforcing bracket that is positioned between the front mounting member and the steering column; and a stabilizing bracket that is positioned between the crossbeam and the coupler, wherein the reinforcing bracket and the stabilizing bracket are configured to inhibit deflection of the crossbeam and thereby reduce vibration through the steering wheel during operation of the vehicle.
A system receives, from a plurality of connected vehicles, respective GPS data indicating an absolute location of a respective connected vehicle and on-board sensor data indicating locations of nearby vehicles and objects relative to the respective connected vehicle. The system processes the data to create a shared-world model that includes at least the locations of the plurality of connected vehicles and the nearby vehicles and objects. Some implementations of the shared-world model further include the speeds and trajectories of each of the plurality of connected vehicles and the nearby vehicles and objects. The system transmits a representation of the shared-world model to one or more of the plurality of connected vehicles, which may utilize the shared-world model to provide advanced warnings for drivers or to provide improved path planning for autonomous vehicles. Some representations of the shared-world model include lane-level traffic functions such as traffic density, speed, and traffic throughput.
A vehicle front end assembly includes a front fascia a first lamp assembly, a second lamp assembly and a first support. The front fascia is configured to be attached to a front portion of a vehicle frame structure. The first lamp assembly is attached to the front fascia. The second lamp assembly is configured to be attached to the portion of a vehicle frame structure. The first support includes a vehicle attachment portion and a first lamp attachment portion. The vehicle attachment portion is configured to be attached to the front portion of the vehicle frame structure. The first lamp attachment portion is attached to the first lamp assembly. The first support supports the first lamp assembly to the front portion of the vehicle frame structure in an installed state where the vehicle front end assembly is attached to the vehicle frame structure.
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60Q 1/04 - 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
A storage assembly for a vehicle including: a locking member that is supported by the vehicle; a rod that is configured for engagement with the locking member; and at least one retainer that is supported by the rod and which is configured to receive at least one article. The rod is rotatable in relation to the locking member such that the storage assembly is repositionable between a stowed position, in which the at least one retainer is generally concealed within a sidewall of the vehicle, and a loading position, in which the at least one retainer is exposed from the sidewall of the vehicle to facilitate insertion of the at least one article into the at least one retainer.
Vehicle forgotten item detection using depth aided image background removal includes determining a first image of an interior of a vehicle for a start of a time-period and a second image for the interior of the vehicle for an end of the time-period. The first image and the second image include a depth metric. One or more elements present in both the first image and the second image are removed from the second image. One or more remaining elements are determined to exist within the second image after removal, which are categorized. An occupant of the vehicle is selectively notified based on the categorization.
Prioritizing essential information for display within a vehicle notification system includes detecting a change in a traffic scene. The traffic scene encompasses a portion of a vehicle transportation network. In response to detecting the change in the traffic scene, it is determined that the traffic scene requires more than a defined level of operator engagement. In response to determining that the traffic scene requires more than the defined level of operator engagement, the traffic scene is stored to a traffic scene storage location. Further, it is determined that an operator is not aware of the traffic scene. Responsive to determining that the operator is not aware of the traffic scene, a control system of a vehicle notifies the operator that the traffic scene requires more than the defined level of operator engagement.
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
G01C 21/00 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups
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Cloud-Based Lane Level Traffic Situation Awareness with Connected Vehicle on-board Sensor Data
A system receives, from a plurality of connected vehicles, respective GPS data indicating an absolute location of a respective connected vehicle and on-board sensor data indicating locations of nearby vehicles and objects relative to the respective connected vehicle. The system processes the data to create a shared-world model that includes at least the locations of the plurality of connected vehicles and the nearby vehicles and objects. Some implementations of the shared-world model further include the speeds and trajectories of each of the plurality of connected vehicles and the nearby vehicles and objects. The system transmits a representation of the shared-world model to one or more of the plurality of connected vehicles, which may utilize the shared-world model to provide advanced warnings for drivers or to provide improved path planning for autonomous vehicles. Some representations of the shared-world model include lane-level traffic functions such as traffic density, traffic speed, and traffic throughput.
A system receives GPS data and on-board sensor data from several connected vehicles indicating locations of nearby vehicles and objects. The system processes the data to create a shared-world model that includes locations and velocities of the connected vehicles and nearby vehicles and objects, and the system determines whether driving hazards exist, such as potential collisions. The system may transmit an alert to at least one of the connected vehicles, to cause the connected vehicle or a mobile device to present a warning message to a driver, such as a visual, audio, or haptic message, or to cause the connected vehicle to implement an action to avoid the driving hazard, such as activating emergency braking or altering course. The system may create, and transmit to a connected vehicle or mobile device, a lane-level traffic model indicating traffic density, traffic speed, and traffic throughput.
A running board assembly for a vehicle includes a body member, a first end member, and a second end member. The body member has a first end and a second end. The first end member is connected to the first end of the body member. The second end member is connected to the second end of the body member. The body member is formed by extrusion. The first and second end members are formed by die casting.
A tether cover structure has a trim panel, a tether bracket and a cover. The trim panel defines an opening with a lower portion being defined along an upright portion of the trim panel. An upper portion of the opening is defined along an upper horizontal ledge of the trim panel. The tether bracket has a lower portion that is attached to an upright panel and is aligned with the lower portion of the opening of the trim panel. The upper portion of the opening is dimensioned such that the tether bracket extends out of the upper portion of the opening. The cover is dimensioned to attach to the trim panel covering the lower portion of the opening concealing the lower portion of the tether bracket. The upper portion of the tether bracket extends upward through the upper portion of the opening.
A nozzle assembly for a painting system including an outer wall, an inner wall and a pair of electrodes. The inner wall defines a paint passage through which paint is dispensed. The inner wall is spaced from the outer wall to define a fluid passage between an outer surface of the inner wall and an inner surface of the outer wall. The pair of electrodes extend circumferentially around an outer surface of the inner wall. The pair of electrodes are configured to be electrically connected to a power source. The fluid passage is configured to receive a fluid. Upon supplying power to the pair of electrodes, water droplets are separated from the fluid in the fluid passage and pass through the inner wall to coat an inner surface of the inner wall to facilitate movement of the paint through the paint passage.
A vehicle tether structure includes a vehicle body structure, a seat and a tether bracket. The vehicle body structure includes an upright wall that at least partially defines a passenger compartment. The seat is installed to the passenger compartment adjacent to the upright wall. The tether bracket has an upright portion that is removably attached to the upright wall proximate an upper end of the seat. The tether bracket also has a horizontal portion that includes tether receiving openings for attachment thereto by a child seat.
A vehicle body structure has surfaces that define a door opening and a door. A first seal is attached to the surfaces that define the door opening surrounding the door opening. A second seal is attached to a peripheral surface of the door such that with the door in a closed orientation, the second seal contacts areas of the surfaces that define the door opening. The peripheral surfaces of the door between the first seal and the second seal, the first seal and the second seal define a space therebetween. A vent member is installed on a section of the first seal compressing that section of the first seal such that the vent member and an adjacent section of the door define a vent gap therebetween thereby allowing escape of air trapped and compressed within the space during movement of the door to the closed orientation.
A solid based fuel cell has a cathode layer, an interlayer, an electrolyte layer, and a metal-reinforced anode. The metal-reinforced anode has a first layer of first metal particles coated with solid electrolyte, the first metal particles embedded in anode active material, a second layer of metal through which holes are formed in a thickness direction, the holes filled with second metal particles coated with additional solid electrolyte, and a third layer of third metal particles coated with yet additional solid electrolyte, the third metal particles embedded in reforming catalyst.
H01M 8/0271 - Sealing or supporting means around electrodes, matrices or membranes
H01M 8/12 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte
H01M 8/1213 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte characterised by the electrode/electrolyte combination or the supporting material
H01M 8/1253 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte characterised by the process of manufacturing or by the material of the electrolyte the electrolyte consisting of oxides the electrolyte containing zirconium oxide
A sealing assembly for a vehicle includes a receptacle, a compressible member, and a sealing member. The receptacle is configured to be connected to a vehicle component. The compressible member is connected to the receptacle. The sealing member is connected to the compressible member. The sealing member is configured to engage a vehicle window.
B60J 10/76 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for window sashesSealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for glass run channels
B60J 10/15 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the material
B60J 10/27 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the shape having projections, grooves or channels in the longitudinal direction
B60J 10/34 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the fastening means using adhesives
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
A control signal generated based on real-time vehicle sensor data from multiple vehicles on a road segment is received by a processor of a vehicle. The processor uses at least a portion of the control signal to generate an adaptive cruise control parameter that includes a speed parameter and a headway parameter. The processor configures a cruise control module of the vehicle to use the adaptive cruise control parameter. The control signal may be generated using a machine-learning model trained to receive traffic data that includes at least one of traffic density, a distance between the vehicle and the road segment, a distance between the vehicle and a congested location, data indicative of traffic speed, and respective speeds of other vehicles proximate to the vehicle.
A solid oxide electrochemical device unit cell includes a first current collector layer, a first cathode, a first top welding section and a second cathode. The first cathode layered is with respect to the first current collector layer in a stacking direction of the solid oxide electrochemical device. The first top welding section extends around an outer circumferential perimeter of the first cathode. The top welding section has at least one welding point that is welded to the first current collector. The second cathode is coplanar with the first cathode in the stacking direction. The top welding section is located between the first and second cathodes.
H01M 8/0271 - Sealing or supporting means around electrodes, matrices or membranes
H01M 8/0202 - CollectorsSeparators, e.g. bipolar separatorsInterconnectors
H01M 8/0612 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues with means for production of gaseous reactants from carbon-containing material
H01M 8/12 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte
H01M 8/1213 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte characterised by the electrode/electrolyte combination or the supporting material
H01M 8/1246 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte characterised by the process of manufacturing or by the material of the electrolyte the electrolyte consisting of oxides
61.
Virtual Vehicle for Intersection Edging and Virtual Stop Lines
At least one virtual road user is generated, wherein a position of a respective virtual road user of the at least one virtual road user corresponds to a border of a range of a sensor of a host vehicle approaching an intersection of a vehicle transportation network. A most relevant virtual road user of the at least one virtual road user is determined, the most relevant virtual road user being associated with an earliest crossing lane of the intersection from a perspective of the host vehicle. A time to contact for the most relevant virtual road user is determined, wherein the time to contact is based on an acceleration of the host vehicle, a predicted trajectory of the most relevant virtual road user, and a relative distance between the host vehicle and the most relevant virtual road user. A target speed for the host vehicle is determined based on the time to contact and the relative distance. The host vehicle is operated using the target speed as input to a control system of the host vehicle.
Protonic ceramic electrochemical cells (PCECs) can be employed for power generation and sustainable hydrogen production. Achieving high energy efficiency and long-term durability at low operating temperatures is a long-standing challenge in PCEC research. A simple and scalable approach for fabricating ultrathin, chemically homogeneous, and robust protonconducting electrolytes and demonstrate an in-situ formed composite positive electrode, Bao.62Sr0.38Co03-8-Pr1.44Bao.11Sro.45Co1.32Feo.6s06-6, which significantly reduces ohmic resistance, positive electrode-electrolyte contact resistance, and electrode polarization resistance. The PCECs attain high power densities in fuel cell mode and exceptional current densities in steam electrolysis mode.
C25B 11/077 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of a single catalytic element or catalytic compound the compound being a non-noble metal oxide
C25B 11/091 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of at least one catalytic element and at least one catalytic compoundElectrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of two or more catalytic elements or catalytic compounds
63.
VIRTUAL VEHICLE FOR INTERSECTION EDGING AND VIRTUAL STOP LINES
At least one virtual road user is generated, wherein a position of a respective virtual road user corresponds to a border of a range of a sensor of a host vehicle approaching an intersection of a network. A most relevant virtual road user of the at least one virtual road user is determined and is associated with an earliest crossing lane of the intersection from a perspective of the host vehicle. A time to contact for the most relevant virtual road user is determined, the time to contact based on acceleration of the host vehicle, a predicted trajectory of the most relevant virtual road user, and a relative distance between the host vehicle and the most relevant virtual road user. A target speed for the host vehicle is determined based on the time to contact and the relative distance. The host vehicle is operated using the target speed.
A vehicle hood hinge assembly includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket has a base flange and a side flange that extends upward from the base flange. The side flange has a rear end with a pivot shaft defining a main pivot axis. A front end of the side flange is spaced apart from the base flange and includes a pivot mount. The second bracket has a forward end and a rearward end. The rearward end is connected to the pivot shaft of the side flange of the first bracket for pivoting movement. A linear piston device is fixed to the pivot mount of the side flange of the first bracket. The second bracket is shaped and dimensioned such that during pivoting movements the linear piston has a non-contacting relationship with the second bracket.
A system may receive a video stream from a camera of a vehicle in a transportation network. The system may also receive an input indicating an acceleration and a steering angle of a simulated lead vehicle. The system may determine a pose of the simulated vehicle relative to a home pose based on the acceleration input and the steering input, and display an overlay of a representation of the simulated vehicle in the video stream at pixel coordinates based on the pose. The system may determine, from the pixel coordinates, spatial coordinates of the simulated vehicle in the transportation network, wherein the spatial coordinates are relative to at least one of the transportation network or the camera. The system may transmit the spatial coordinates to the vehicle to cause the vehicle to follow a path based on the spatial coordinates.
Determining a speed plan for an autonomous vehicle (AV) is disclosed. Planned locations of the AV for future time steps are placed in an occupancy grid. The planned locations are based on a strategic speed plan that is determined without taking world objects into account. Predicted locations of the world objects for at least some of the future time steps are placed in the occupancy grid. Respective buffer distances corresponding to the predicted locations are added in the occupancy grid. An estimated speed plan is identified for the AV based on the occupancy grid. The speed plan is obtained from the estimated speed plan. The AV is then controlled according to the speed plan.
Observed driveline mean and variance data are used for determining the variance of a trajectory of tracked objects for use by a host vehicle. A map of a portion of a vehicle transportation network are determined, wherein the map is comprised of observed driveline mean and variance data for one or more map points. At least one trajectory of a tracked object is predicted, wherein a trajectory includes a series of location each corresponding to a respective predicted position of the tracked object at a future time. A map-based variance is generated for the location of the trajectory using a smoothed curvature of the trajectory within the map. A control system of the vehicle operates the vehicle using the map-based variance as input.
A system may receive a video stream from a camera of a vehicle in a transportation network. The system may also receive an input indicating an acceleration and a steering angle of a simulated lead vehicle. The system may determine a pose of the simulated vehicle relative to a home pose based on the acceleration input and the steering input, and display an overlay of a representation of the simulated vehicle in the video stream at pixel coordinates based on the pose. The system may determine, from the pixel coordinates, spatial coordinates of the simulated vehicle in the transportation network, wherein the spatial coordinates are relative to at least one of the transportation network or the camera. The system may transmit the spatial coordinates to the vehicle to cause the vehicle to follow a path based on the spatial coordinates.
A video of a driver of a vehicle is obtained. Based on subset of frames of the video, a series of body poses are identified. The series of body poses are identified by detecting landmark points associated with respective body parts of the driver. The landmark points correspond to coordinates of locations of pixels that represent at least one or more joints of the respective body parts of the driver in the subset of frames. A driver behavior is identified based on the series of the body poses. An assistive vehicle control action for the vehicle is output based on the driver behavior.
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
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
G06V 20/40 - ScenesScene-specific elements in video content
G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
Observed driveline mean and variance data are used for determining the variance of a trajectory of tracked objects for use by a host vehicle. A map of a portion of a vehicle transportation network are determined, wherein the map is comprised of observed driveline mean and variance data for one or more map points. At least one trajectory of a tracked object is predicted, wherein a trajectory includes a series of location each corresponding to a respective predicted position of the tracked object at a future time. A map-based variance is generated for the location of the trajectory using a smoothed curvature of the trajectory within the map. A control system of the vehicle operates the vehicle using the map-based variance as input.
Determining a speed plan for an autonomous vehicle (AV) is disclosed. Planned locations of the AV for future time steps are placed in an occupancy grid. The planned locations are based on a strategic speed plan that is determined without taking world objects into account. Predicted locations of the world objects for at least some of the future time steps are placed in the occupancy grid. Respective buffer distances corresponding to the predicted locations are added in the occupancy grid. An estimated speed plan is identified for the AV based on the occupancy grid. The speed plan is obtained from the estimated speed plan. The AV is then controlled according to the speed plan.
An all-solid-state battery cell has a lithium metal anode, a cathode current collector, a composite cathode layer, and a separator between the composite cathode layer and the lithium metal anode. The composite cathode layer has active cathode material particles coated in a lithium halide material; and a lithium sulfide material embedding coated active cathode material particles.
H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
An all-solid-state battery cell has a lithium metal anode, a cathode current collector, a composite cathode layer, and a separator between the composite cathode layer and the lithium metal anode. The composite cathode layer has active cathode material particles coated in a lithium halide material; and a lithium sulfide material embedding coated active cathode material particles.
H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
A data logging assembly for a vehicle includes a substrate, a data logger mounted on the substrate, and a power source mounted on the substrate. The data logger is configured to receive and store vehicle data. The power source is electrically connected to the data logger.
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
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
A vehicle lamp assembly includes a lamp housing, a trim panel and a bezel. The lamp housing includes a lens, a light source and first attachment structures. The trim panel defines a first lens receiving opening. The bezel has a second lens receiving opening and second attachment structures. The lamp housing attaches to the bezel with the lamp housing overlaying a portion of the trim panel on an opposite side from the bezel. The lens of the lamp housing extends through the first lens receiving opening and the second lens receiving opening with the first attachment structures and the second attachment structures attached to one another.
B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
B60Q 3/64 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides for a single lighting device
B60Q 3/76 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for spotlighting, e.g. reading lamps
A data-based driveline map is determined using road-level map data and driveline data for road users. The map data includes way data comprising one or more ways, a way includes a series of nodes, and the driveline data includes drivelines, where a driveline is a series of poses representing a road user. A first section of the way data is identified as an intersection, and second sections are matched with the driveline data to generate multiple way bars, where a way bar includes one or more poses and one node. A way bar is categorized as either constant or changing based on lanes counted therewithin. Consecutive way bars are grouped into way bar sections based on the categorization and the lane count, and the map is generated using the way bar sections and the first section. A vehicle is operated using the map as input to a control system.
Map and kinematic based predictions are used for determining the trajectory of road users for use by a host vehicle. A kinematic trajectory of a road user is determined. The road user is associated with mapped lanes. At least one path of the road user is predicted using the mapped lanes. For a path of the at least one path, a probability is generated using the kinematic trajectory of the road user, wherein the probability represents how likely the road user will continue following the path. A kinematic prediction of the road user is generated using the probability corresponding to the path, wherein the kinematic prediction represents how likely the road user will follow an alternative path to the at least one path. Using at least one control system of a vehicle, a control action for the vehicle is determined using the at least one path and the kinematic prediction.
Point cloud data from a sensor of a vehicle at different distances ahead of the vehicle are accumulated over time. Density data of the point cloud data at the different distances ahead of the vehicle are identified. A road irregularity is identified based on the density data. The vehicle is controlled in response to the irregularity.
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
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Friction Reduction in Hood Latch Mechanisms for Vehicles
A hood latch mechanism for the hood of a vehicle that includes: a base plate; a rivet extending through the base plate; a hood latch receiving the rivet such that the rivet extends therethrough; a washer receiving the rivet such that the rivet extends therethrough; and a biasing member receiving the rivet such that the rivet extends therethrough. The hood latch is repositionable between a first position, in which the hood latch engages the hood to inhibit opening thereof, and a second position, in which the hood latch is disengaged from the hood to allow opening thereof, wherein the biasing member biases the hood latch towards the first position. The washer is fixedly connected to the hood latch so as to inhibit relative movement therebetween, and is positioned between the base plate and the hood latch to reduce friction therebetween and support movement of the hood latch.
United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of NASA (USA)
Inventor
Radhakrishnan, Balachandran Gadaguntla
Kuwata, Shigemasa
Uchimura, Masanobu
Ichikawa, Yasushi
Tucker, William Curtis
Abbott, Lauren J.
Papajak, Ewa
Santos, Andrew Pablo
Gopalan, Krishnan Swaminathan
Haskins, Justin B.
Abstract
A system can train a machine learning model to predict one or more properties of a molecule. The one or more properties may include a temperature of fusion and/or an entropy of fusion. The machine learning model can be trained based on a sample of molecules from a plurality of molecules. The system can apply the machine learning model to the plurality of molecules to predict the one or more properties for molecules of the plurality of molecules. The system can determine a plurality of candidate molecules from the plurality of molecules. The plurality of candidate molecules may be determined based on the one or more properties predicted for molecules of the plurality of molecules. The system can determine a target molecule of the plurality of candidate molecules to implement in a refrigeration system.
G16C 20/30 - Prediction of properties of chemical compounds, compositions or mixtures
G01N 25/12 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating changes of state or changes of phaseInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating sintering of critical pointInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating changes of state or changes of phaseInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating sintering of other phase change
G16C 20/70 - Machine learning, data mining or chemometrics
Map and kinematic based predictions are used for determining the trajectory of road users for use by a host vehicle. A kinematic trajectory of a road user is determined. The road user is associated with mapped lanes. At least one path of the road user is predicted using the mapped lanes. For a path of the at least one path, a probability is generated using the kinematic trajectory of the road user, wherein the probability represents how likely the road user will continue following the path. A kinematic prediction of the road user is generated using the probability corresponding to the path, wherein the kinematic prediction represents how likely the road user will follow an alternative path to the at least one path. Using at least one control system of a vehicle, a control action for the vehicle is determined using the at least one path and the kinematic prediction.
An electrode is provided that includes a current collector, an electrode active material layer and an interface layer disposed between the current collector and the electrode active material layer. The electrode active material layer includes an electrode active material including lithium. The interface layer includes a transition metal oxide including oxygen and at least one transition metal. The interface layer also has a surface in contact with the electrode active material layer and at least one recess formed in the surface.
A vehicle electrical switch assembly includes an adaptor and a switch component. The adaptor has an end with a first height and a first width and an end face. The adaptor also has a first depth dimensioned such that the adaptor can be installed in a pre-existing opening of a switch bank of a vehicle. The switch component has a housing and a switch device within the housing. The housing has second height, a second width and a second depth. The second height is greater than the first height and the second width is greater than the first width such that with the switch component installed to the adaptor, the switch component completely covers the end face.
B60R 16/00 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
H01H 3/16 - Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch adapted for actuation at a limit or other predetermined position in the path of a body, the relative movement of switch and body being primarily for a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. for a door switch, a limit switch, a floor-levelling switch of a lift
A mean of real-time accelerator pedal output of a vehicle that quantifies an extent to which an accelerator pedal has been pressed by a driver of the vehicle over a defined period of time is determined. Target mean accelerator pedal output for the vehicle is determined. Torque of the vehicle is changed. The torque is reduced when the mean of the real-time accelerator pedal output is lower than the target mean accelerator pedal output, and the torque is increased when the mean of the real-time accelerator pedal output is higher than the target mean accelerator pedal output.
A data-based driveline map is determined using road-level map data and driveline data for road users. The map data includes way data comprising one or more ways, a way includes a series of nodes, and the driveline data includes drivelines, where a driveline is a series of poses representing a road user. A first section of the way data is identified as an intersection, and second sections are matched with the driveline data to generate multiple way bars, where a way bar includes one or more poses and one node. A way bar is categorized as either constant or changing based on lanes counted therewithin. Consecutive way bars are grouped into way bar sections based on the categorization and the lane count, and the map is generated using the way bar sections and the first section. A vehicle is operated using the map as input to a control system.
A vehicle includes a vehicle body structure, a vehicle body structure and a cargo carrier. The vehicle body structure has a roof structure and a rear door opening. The vehicle body structure is installed onto the roof structure. The cargo carrier is configured to be installed onto the vehicle roof rack assembly. The cargo carrier has a base attachable to the vehicle roof rack assembly. The cargo carrier has a lid that is movable with respect to the base between an open and an enclosed position. The base further has a main body enclosable by the lid and an elongated pocket that extends rearward with respect to the main body and the lid.
A vehicle rear tail lamp structure includes a rear door and a rear lamp housing. The rear door has an upper outer panel portion and a lower outer panel portion, with a rear lamp recess defined between a lower edge of the upper outer panel portion and an upper edge of the lower outer panel portion. The rear lamp housing has a main body with an upper edge, a lower edge and at least one rearwardly projecting protrusion. The upper edge is located along the lower edge of the upper outer panel portion. The lower edge is located along the upper edge of the lower outer panel portion. The protrusion extends below the upper edge of the lower outer panel portion below the rear lamp recess overlaying a portion of the lower outer panel portion below the upper edge of the lower outer panel portion.
B60Q 1/30 - 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 rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
Proactively mitigating risk to a vehicle traversing a vehicle transportation network includes identifying a location for a virtual vehicle. The virtual vehicle is added to a world object model maintained with respect to the vehicle. A trajectory is predicted for the virtual vehicle. The vehicle is autonomously controlled according to an adjusted trajectory that is based on the trajectory for the virtual vehicle. The adjusted trajectory includes at least one of a lateral constraint or a speed constraint. The location for the virtual vehicle is identified based on a lane in map data, a trajectory of a vehicle, and a perceptible area by sensors of the vehicle. The virtual vehicle is a hypothetical vehicle that is not observed by sensors of the vehicle.
H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/133 - Electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
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THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTER APPARATUS HAVING ELECTRO-OSMOTIC LUBRICANT FLOW
A three-dimensional printing system is provided that includes a tank, a textured substrate connected to the tank, and at least one electrode. The tank contains a liquid photopolymer resin and a lubricant. The textured substrate is configured to allow light to pass through into the liquid photopolymer resin. The at least one electrode is configured to control a flow of the lubricant on the textured substrate.
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
A 3D printing system includes a tank, a rigid base, a transducer an electronic controller. The tank contains a liquid photopolymer resin. The tank includes an optically transparent window through which light is configured to pass. A printed substrate is produced on the rigid base from the liquid photopolymer resin as the rigid base moves with respect to the tank. The transducer is movably supported with respect to the tank. The transducer is configured to emit a vibration wave toward the optically transparent window. The electronic controller is programmed to control a position between the transducer and the printed substrate.
A three-dimensional printing system is provided that includes a tank, a textured substrate connected to the tank, and an auxiliary reservoir. The tank contains a liquid photopolymer resin. The textured substrate is configured to allow light to pass through into the liquid photopolymer resin. The auxiliary reservoir contains lubricant, and the textured substrate includes a plurality of internal channels connected to the auxiliary reservoir.
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
A three-dimensional printing system is provided that includes a tank, a textured substrate connected to the tank, and a reservoir. The tank contains a liquid photopolymer resin. The textured substrate is configured to allow light to pass through into the liquid photopolymer resin. The reservoir contains lubricant and is formed around a perimeter of the tank. The reservoir is connected to the textured substrate and configured to supply the lubricant to the textured substrate.
B29C 64/307 - Handling of material to be used in additive manufacturing
B29C 64/129 - 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
A cargo area accessory structure includes a basket having a frame structure dimensioned to fit between side walls of a cargo area structure and a bracket. The bracket has a first horizontal portion that is flat, a vertical portion and a second horizontal portion, The first horizontal portion is dimensioned to rest atop a portion of a utility track. The vertical portion has a first upright portion, a second upright portion and a central vertical rib between the first and second upright portions. The central vertical rib is horizontally offset from first and second upright sides of the vertical portion. The vertical portion attaches to the utility track. The second horizontal portion is attached to and support one lateral side of the basket.
A vehicle is disclosed that includes a rear door, which is movable between closed and open positions, and a vehicle body, which supports the rear door and includes an anti-pooling countermeasure that is configured to inhibit water collection between the rear door and the vehicle body. The anti-pooling countermeasure includes a trunk and a wing that extends from the trunk at an obtuse angle such that water flowing into the anti-pooling countermeasure is directed laterally outward.
A 3-D printer apparatus has a tank that includes a bottom wall and a printing area that is located above and spaced apart from the bottom wall. At least a portion of the tank is filled with a polymerizable resin used to print an object within the printing area. The bottom wall is transparent and defines an upper surface. A layer of Janus particles overlays the upper surface of the bottom wall. Each of the Janus particles has a hydrophobic side and a hydrophilic side, with the hydrophilic side directly overlaying the upper surface of the bottom wall. The layer of Janus particles defines a barrier that prevents small bits of cured polymerizable resin within the tank from becoming attached to the upper surface of the bottom wall during the printing process.
A modified electrolyte layer for an all-solid-state battery cell has solid electrolyte particles and a solid cross-linked polymer formed from a gel prepolymer that is polymerized in a first layer, and a second layer comprising the solid cross-linked polymer as an anode barrier layer on a surface of the first layer configured to face a lithium anode. The solid cross-linked polymer is impregnated in pores of the solid electrolyte particles in the first layer. The solid cross-linked polymer is coated on an exterior of each of the solid electrolyte particles in the first layer. The gel prepolymer comprises a methacrylate monomer containing silicon.
A system can determine, from a vehicle traversing in a vehicle transportation network, movement information associated with an object traveling in front of the vehicle and road information associated with the vehicle transportation network. The system can then determine a probability of the object representing a backup or stopping (BoS) hazard to the vehicle. The probability can be based on the movement information and the road information. The system can then assign a BoS classification to the object based on the probability exceeding a threshold. The system can then calculate, based on assigning the BoS classification, a risk zone representing a target minimum separation distance between the vehicle and the object. The system can then control the vehicle to avoid the risk zone by constraining a speed of the vehicle.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Providing online non-downloadable software applications that allow consumers to provide information to help diagnose vehicle issues and identify repairs needed to vehicles
An electric vehicle charging control device includes an electronic dynamic charging schedule generator, a non-transitory computer readable medium and an electronic communicator. The non-transitory computer readable medium stores vehicle profile data and building profile data. The electronic communicator is configured to receive profile updates to the vehicle profile data from an electronic user interface. The electronic controller is programmed to generate a driver charging profile based on the vehicle profile data and the building profile data. The electronic controller is programmed to update the driver charging profile based on the electric vehicle user's behavior. The electronic controller is programmed to generate a charging schedule for the electric vehicle based on the updated driver charging profile. The electronic controller is programmed to controlling the charging port in accordance with the charging schedule upon the electric vehicle user confirming acceptance of the charging schedule on the electronic user interface.
