Abstract

An exemplary embodiment may provide a process for providing digital twins by parsing a dataset into a tabulated format and forming multiple silos from the dataset. The silos may include relational databases related to the digital twins. Personas may be formed as algorithms which specialize in a particular silo. An exemplary embodiment may be agnostic to the specific application and/or domain specific. Advanced cron jobs may feed digital twins (“personas”) that autonomously adjust behavior based on search criteria-specialization and synthesized analysis of both inputs and outputs. Exemplary personas may be constructed with machine learning, artificial intelligence, stored procedures, and unique specialized databasing to generate reporting, modify data, and socialize with other personas in agreed upon spaces to create control within a three-dimensional world in IoT networks.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 11/34 - Recording or statistical evaluation of computer activity, e.g. of down time, of input/output operation
• G06F 11/30 - Monitoring
• G06F 16/908 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content

Abstract

An exemplary embodiment may provide a process for providing digital twins by parsing a dataset into a tabulated format and forming multiple silos from the dataset. The silos may include relational databases related to the digital twins. Personas may be formed as algorithms which specialize in a particular silo. An exemplary embodiment may be agnostic to the specific application and/or domain specific. Advanced cron jobs may feed digital twins (“personas”) that autonomously adjust behavior based on search criteria-specialization and synthesized analysis of both inputs and outputs. Exemplary personas may be constructed with machine learning, artificial intelligence, stored procedures, and unique specialized databasing to generate reporting, modify data, and socialize with other personas in agreed upon spaces to create control within a three-dimensional world in IoT networks.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 9/44 - Arrangements for executing specific programs
• G06F 11/30 - Monitoring
• G06F 11/34 - Recording or statistical evaluation of computer activity, e.g. of down time, of input/output operation
• G06F 16/908 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content

Abstract

A wiring-harness retaining device (10) is configured to retain a predetermined- point (12) of a wiring-harness (14) in a predetermined-position (16). The device (10) includes a substrate (22) and a retention-feature (28). The substrate (22) defines a surface (24). The retention-feature (28) is disposed on the surface (24). The retention-device (10) is configured to retain the wiring-harness (14) to the surface (24) until a removal- force (36) applied to the wiring-harness (14) exceeds a predetermined-threshold (38). The predetermined-point (12) of the wiring-harness (14) is presented to an assembler in the predetermined-position (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
• H01B 7/40 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form with arrangements for facilitating mounting or securing

Abstract

A radar system for an automated vehicle includes a digital-map, a radar, and a controller. The digital-map indicates a characteristic of a roadway traveled by a host- vehicle. The radar detects objects proximate to the host-vehicle. The radar is equipped with a range-setting that is selectively variable. The controller is in communication with the digital-map and the radar. The controller is configured to select the range-setting of the radar based on the characteristic of the roadway. The characteristic may be based on speed-limit, road-shape (e.g. curve-radius), a horizon-distance, and/or an obstruction (e.g. hill, sign, or building). The radar may be equipped with a frame-rate-setting (i.e. pulse repetition frequency or PRF) that is selectively variable, and the controller may be further configured to select the frame-rate-setting based on the characteristic of the roadway.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 7/22 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger initiated by contact of vehicle, e.g. bumper, with an external object, e.g. another vehicle

Abstract

A system for semi-autonomous, or autonomous, operation of a host vehicle includes an object detector and a controller. The object detector is configured to detect an object proximate to a lane boundary and output an object signal. The controller is configured to process the object signal and direct the host vehicle away from the lane boundary upon detection of the object.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• B60W 30/08 - Predicting or avoiding probable or impending collision
• B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering

Abstract

A traffic-light-detection system (10) that visually determines a light-state (18) of a traffic-light (20) proximate to an automated vehicle includes a camera (24), a controller (32), and optionally a radar (28). The camera (24) and the radar (28) are on a host- vehicle (12). The camera (24) renders a series-of-images (26) of a traffic-light (20) proximate to a host-vehicle (12). The radar (28) detects radar-returns (30) from the traffic-light (20). The controller (32) is configured to determine a motion-pattern (34) of the traffic-light (20) based on the series-of-images (26) and/or the radar-returns (30), and select a preferred-image (36) from the series-of-images (26) based on the motion-pattern (34). The preferred-image (36) shows a light-source (38) of the traffic-light (20) characterized as being most directed at the camera (24) when the motion-pattern (34) indicates that the traffic-light (20) is moving. The controller (32) is further configured to determine a light-state (18) of the traffic-light (20) based on the preferred-image (36).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions
• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control

Abstract

A brake control system (10) for operating brakes (18) of an automated vehicle at slow speed includes a motion-detector (22) and a controller (34). The motion-detector (22) detects relative-movement (24) of a host-vehicle (12) relative to a stationary-feature (26) located apart from the host-vehicle (12). The controller (34) is configured to operate brakes (18) of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (34) determines a vehicle-speed (36) of the host-vehicle (12) based on the relative-movement (24) when the vehicle-speed (36) is less than a speed-threshold (40), and regulates brake-pressure (36) of the brakes (18) based on the vehicle-speed (36).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 7/12 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger
• B60T 8/171 - Detecting parameters used in the regulationMeasuring values used in the regulation

Abstract

A method (100) of forming a shielded electrical terminal (10) configured to receive a corresponding shielded electrical terminal (12). The terminal (10) includes an inner shield (36) defining a shield cavity (38) about a longitudinal axis (X). The shield cavity (38) is configured to receive the corresponding shielded electrical terminal (12). The inner shield (36) has a longitudinal inner seam (40) substantially that is parallel to the longitudinal axis (X). The inner shield (36) defines a plurality of resilient contact springs (30) that protrude into the shield cavity (38). The contact springs (30) are configured to contact the corresponding shielded electrical terminal (12). The terminal (10) also includes an outer shield (42) integrally formed with the inner shield (36) and covering at least a portion of the inner shield (36). The terminal (10) formed by this method (100) is also presented.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
• H01R 13/6581 - Shield structure

Abstract

An electrical connector assembly (16) is presented herein. The electrical connector (16) includes a pair of connector blocks (18) each defining a groove in an end surface (18B) that is configured to have an electrical conductor of an electrical cable (12) partially disposed within it, e.g. a carbon nanotube conductor. The electrical connector (16) also includes a housing (20) configured to receive connector blocks (18), align the groove of one connector block (18) with the groove of the other connector block (18), and hold the connector blocks (18) together such that the electrical conductors (12A) within the grooves are in direct physical and electrical contact with the one another and are compressed. An electrical cable assembly (10) incorporating such a connector (16) and an method (100) of manufacturing a cable assembly (10) using such a connector (16) is also presented.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
• H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

Abstract

An electrical connector assembly (10) includes a connector (12), a corresponding mating-connector (20), and a terminal-stabilizer (38). The a connector (12) has a plurality of electrical-terminals (14). The connector (12) also has an outer-surface (16) that includes a plurality of retraction-fins (18). The mating-connector (20) has a plurality of mating-electrical-terminals (22). The mating-connector (20) is releasably connected to the connector (12) along a mating-axis (24). The mating-connector (20) includes a connector- shroud (30) having side walls (32) defining a shroud-cavity (34). The terminal- stabilizer (38) is slideably disposed within the shroud-cavity (34) and includes a plurality of retraction-locks (40) that engage the plurality of retraction-fins (18) on the connector (12). The terminal- stabilizer (38) defines a plurality of terminal-apertures (42) that slideably engage the plurality of mating-electrical-terminals (22). The terminal- stabilizer (38) is moveable from a prestaged-position (44), when the connector (12) and the mating-connector (20) are in the unmated-position (26), to a seated-position (46), when the connector (12) is moved to the mated-position (28). The connector (12) retracts the terminal-stabilizer (38) from the seated-position (46) to the prestaged-position (44) when the connector (12) is moved from the mated-position (28) to the unmated-position (26).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
• B60R 16/023 - 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 for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
• H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure

Abstract

A wire harness assembly (100) including a first, second, and third shielded wire cable (110, 112, 114), each having a core conductor (116, 118, 120) surrounded by a shield conductor (130, 132, 134) which is surrounded by a insulative jacket (124, 126, 128). Portions (122) of the core conductors (116, 118, 120) are sonically welded to one another. The assembly (100) also including a flexible insulative layer (512) wrapped about the sonically welded core portions (122), a flexible conductive layer (518) wrapped about the flexible insulative layer (512) and exposed shield portions (130, 132, 134), and a section of heat shrink tubing (520) in which the flexible conductive layer (518) and portions of the insulative jackets (124, 126, 128) are enclosed. The assembly further including an insulative housing (144) having a longitudinal cavity extending therethrough in which the section of heat shrink tubing (520), the flexible conductive layer (518), and portions of the insulative jackets (124, 126, 128) are disposed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 15/18 - Cable junctions protected by sleeves, e.g. for communication cable

Abstract

A learning system (10) for an automated vehicle to learn local traffic customs includes a location-detector (16), and object-detector (20), and a controller (24). The location-detector (16) indicates a location (34) of a host-vehicle (12) on a digital-map (18). The object-detector (20) detects a lane-marking (14) and other-vehicles (22) proximate to the host-vehicle (12). The controller (24) is in communication with the location-detector (16) and the object-detector (20). The controller (24) is configured to determine when an observed-behavior (32) of the other-vehicles (22) is not in accordance with the lane-marking (14) present at the location (34), and operate the host-vehicle (12) in accordance with the observed-behavior (32).

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
• G06N 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control

Abstract

A mounting -bracket (10) configured to attach to a mounting- surface (12) includes a base (20) and sides (22), a retainer (36), an electrical-assembly (46), and a blocking- device (50). The mounting-surface (12) defines a mounting-hole (18). The base (20) and sides (22) define a cavity (24). The base (20) includes a retention-device (26) that extends through the mounting-hole (18). The retention-device (26) has an inner-surface (28) and an outer-surface (30). The inner-surface (28) defines an aperture (32) and the outer-surface (30) includes locking-tabs (34). The retainer (36) is received within the aperture (32) of the retention-device (26). The retainer (36) has an end (38) and walls (40) generally perpendicular to the end (38). The walls (40) are in direct contact with the inner-surface (28) and prevent an inward-flexure (42) of the locking-tabs (34). The electrical-assembly (46) has a lower-surface (48) that is received within the cavity (24). The blocking-device (50) is in direct contact with the lower-surface (48) of the electrical- assembly (46) and the end (38) of the retainer (36), thereby preventing a removal of the retainer (36) from the aperture (32) when the electrical-assembly (46) is received within the cavity (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
• H01R 13/434 - Securing in a demountable manner by resilient locking means on the contact membersSecuring in a demountable manner by locking means on resilient contact members by separate resilient locking means on contact member, e.g. retainer collar or ring around contact member

Abstract

A connector assembly includes a connector body defining a cylindrical terminal cavity, an elongate conductor, such as an electrical cable, having one end terminated within the first terminal cavity, and a cylindrical first seal axially surrounding a portion of the first conductor. The seal defines a compliant primary sealing ring that is in compressive contact with an inner wall of the terminal cavity. The first seal further defines an elongate frustoconical sleeve. The connector assembly also includes a seal retainer that is attached to the connector body. The seal retainer defines an elongate frustoconical retainer cavity configured to receive first sleeve. At least a portion of the sleeve is in compressive contact an inner surface of the retainer cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip
• H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
• H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure

Abstract

A fuse assembly (10) includes an insulating block (12) having an upper surface (14), a lower surface (16), and a side surface (18) therebetween. The insulating block (12) defines cavities (20) extending therethrough. Each cavity (20) defines a resilient lock arm (24). A fuse assembly (10) also includes a first terminal stud (26A) secured within a first cavity (20) by a first lock arm, a second terminal stud (26B) secured within a second cavity (20) by a second lock arm, and a bus bar (38) disposed parallel to the bottom surface of the insulating block (12). The bus bar (38) is interconnected to the first terminal stud (26 A) by a lower terminal (42) connected to the bus bar (38) and an upper terminal (44) disposed parallel to the upper surface (14). The bus bar (38) is interconnected to the second terminal stud (26B) by a fusible link (48) having a lower fuse terminal (50) connected to the bus bar (38) and an upper fuse terminal (52) disposed generally parallel to the upper surface (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 85/20 - Bases for supporting the fuseSeparate parts thereof

Abstract

A system (10) for operating an automated vehicle in accordance with an operation-rules that are based on an automation-level (16) of an other-vehicle (18) includes an automation-detector (40) and a controller (42). The automation-detector (40) conveys an automation-level (16) indicated by an other-vehicle (18) proximate to a host- vehicle (12). The controller (42) is in communication with the automation-detector (40). The controller (42) operates the host-vehicle (12) in accordance with an operation-rule (14) that is selected based on the automation-level (16) of the other-vehicle (18). For example, the controller (42) operates the host-vehicle (12) to follow the other-vehicle (18) at a first-distance (44 A) when the automation-level (16) is an autonomous -mode (36), and follow the other-vehicle (18) at a second-distance (44B) greater than the first- distance (44A) when the automation-level (16) is a manual-mode (28), i.e. human-driven.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A navigation system (10) for an automated vehicle includes a receiver (14), a three-dimensional-model (3D-model (26)), and a controller (40). The receiver (14) detects signals (16) from satellites (18) for determining a location (20) of a host-vehicle (12) on a digital-map (22). The 3D-model (26) depicts objects (28) in an area (30) proximate the host- vehicle (12). The controller (40) is in communication with the receiver (14) and the 3D-model (26). The controller (40) ignores a signal (38) of a satellite (34) detected by the receiver (14) when the satellite (34) is determined to be hidden (50A) by an object (28A) in the 3D-model (26).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 19/20 - Integrity monitoring, fault detection or fault isolation of space segment
• G01S 19/24 - Acquisition or tracking of signals transmitted by the system
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A tire-wear detection system (10) for an automated vehicle includes a steering- angle-sensor (18), a vehicle-path-detector (24), and a controller (30). The steering-angle-sensor (18) indicates a steering-angle (20) of a host-vehicle (12). The vehicle-path-detector (24) indicates a turning-radius (26) of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (30) is in communication with the steering-angle-sensor (18) and the vehicle -path-detector (24). The controller (30) determines a wear-status (32) of a tire of the host-vehicle (12) based on the turning-radius (26) and the steering- angle (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 17/02 - Tyres

Abstract

A method is disclosed of sealing a wire terminal assembly including a conductive cable core connected to a conductive terminal along a conductive connection interface. According to the method, a coating composition is dispensed over the conductive connection interface. The coating composition includes (1) a polymerizable compound with an unsaturated bond, and (2) a free radical photoinitiator. The dispensed coating composition is then subjected to actinic radiation for a duration of less than 0.7 seconds.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05D 7/24 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
• B05D 5/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures
• B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
• H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
• C09D 4/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on organic non-macromolecular compounds having at least one polymerisable carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond

Abstract

A sensor assembly (100) configured for use in a motor vehicle is presented. The sensor assembly (100) includes a sensor device (104) such as a camera, LIDAR, RADAR, or ultrasonic transceiver, and a housing (102) that is at least partially formed of an electrically conductive polymeric material. The housing (102) has a pair of electrically conductive terminals (106) connected to the electrically conductive polymeric material. The pair of electrically conductive terminals (106) are configured to be interconnected with an electrical power supply. When the terminals (106) are connected to the power supply, the housing (102) heats to remove snow, ice, frost and/or condensation from the sensor assembly (100). The sensor assembly (100) is suitable for use with a back-up camera, blind spot warning system, lane departure warning system, adaptive cruise control system and/or autonomous driving control system.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
• G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging

Abstract

An electrical assembly (10), such as an electrical connector, is presented. The assembly includes a housing (12) formed of a dielectric material using an additive manufacturing process such as stereolithography, digital light processing, fused deposition modeling, fused filament fabrication, selective laser sintering, selecting heat sintering, multi-jet modeling, multi-jet fusion, or 3D printing. The assembly further includes an electromagnetic shield integrally formed on a surface of the housing (12) by a layer (20) of conductive material deposited on the dielectric material by the additive manufacturing process. A method of manufacturing a housing (12) configured to contain an electrical assembly (10) is also presented. The method includes the steps of forming the housing (12) from a dielectric material using an additive manufacturing process and integrally forming an electromagnetic shield on an external surface of the housing (12) by depositing a layer (20) of conductive material on the dielectric material during the additive manufacturing process.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/6581 - Shield structure

Abstract

A data transmission cable assembly (110) includes an elongate first conductor, an elongate second conductor, and a sheath (118) at least partially axially surrounding the first and second conductors (112A, 112B). The sheath (118) contains a plurality of electrically conductive particles (122) interspersed within a matrix formed of an electrically insulative polymeric material (120). The conductive particles (122) may be formed of a metallic material or and inherently conductive polymer material. The plurality conductive particles (122) may be filaments that form a plurality of electrically interconnected networks. Each network is electrically isolated from every other network. Each network contains less than 125 filaments and/or has a length less than 13 millimeters. The bulk conductivity of the sheath (118) is substantially equal to the conductivity of the electrically insulative polymeric material (120). The data transmission cable assembly (110) does not include a terminal that is configured to connect the sheath (118) to an electrical ground.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 9/00 - Power cables
• H01B 11/18 - Coaxial cablesAnalogous cables having more than one inner conductor within a common outer conductor
• H01B 9/02 - Power cables with screens or conductive layers, e.g. for avoiding large potential gradients
• H01B 11/02 - Cables with twisted pairs or quads

Abstract

An automated-taxi client identification system (10) for an automated vehicle includes a communications-network (16), a camera (26), and a controller (32). The communications-network (16) is used to send a transportation-request (18) from a client (14) to an automated-taxi (12), and communicate an identification-code (24) to be displayed by the client (14). The camera (26) is used by the automated-taxi (12) to capture an image (34) of a pickup-zone (22). The controller (32) is in communication with the camera (26) and the communications-network (16). The controller (32) determines when the identification-code (24) is detected in the image (34) and determines a location (50) of the client (14) based on a position of the identification-code (24) in the image (34).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
• G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras

Abstract

An automated-vehicle or automated-taxi pickup-location evaluation system (10) includes a communications-network (20), an object-detector (28) and/or a digitized- map (48), and a controller (32). The communications-network (20) is used to send a transportation-request (22) from a client (14) to an automated-taxi (12), and communicate a preferred-location (26) where the automated-taxi (12) will meet the client (14). The object-detector (28) is used to detect an object (30) proximate to the preferred-location (26). The digitized-map (48) is used to determine a route (60) to the preferred-location (26) for the automated-taxi (12) to follow. The controller (32) is in communication with the object-detector (28) and/or the digitized-map (48), and the communications-network (20). The controller (32) determines when the object (30) makes the preferred-location (26) unsuitable to pickup the client (14), and/or that the digitized-map (48) indicates that the preferred-location (26) is unsuitable to use to pickup the client (14). The controller (32) then determines an alternate-location (42) to pickup the client (14), and then communicates the alternate-location (42) to one of the client (14), the automated-taxi (12), and both the client (14) and the automated-taxi (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information

Abstract

A coaxial-cable-assembly (10) includes a coaxial-cable (12) and a tubular-ferrule (22). The coaxial-cable (12) includes an outer-jacket (14) and an exposed outer-shield conductor (16). The tubular-ferrule (22) includes a crimp-zone (24), a skirt-zone (28), and a transition-zone (26) therebetween. The tubular-ferrule (22) defines a relief-slot (30) having an open-end (32), a closed-end (34), and two parallel-edges (36) that extend from the crimp-zone (24) to the skirt- zone (28). The crimp-zone (24) is brought into forcible contact with the exposed outer-shield conductor (16) by drawing the two parallel-edges (36) into close proximity, such that a crimp-zone-diameter (40) is reduced to less than a skirt-zone-diameter (42). As a result, the closed-end (34) of the relief-slot (30) forms an aperture (44) in a junction (46) of the transition-zone (26) and the skirt- zone (28).

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 9/04 - Ingredients treated with organic substances
• C08K 3/34 - Silicon-containing compounds

Abstract

An illustrative example embodiment of a driver assistance system (20) includes an imaging device (22, 28) configured to be mounted to a vehicle and to provide an image of a vicinity of the vehicle. A mobile device (30) is configured to be carried by a driver and has global position system (GPS) capability that provides at least an indication of range rate information regarding a change in position of the mobile device (30). A processor utilizes information regarding the image from the imaging device (22, 28) and the indication of range rate information from the mobile device (30). The processor determines that there is at least one object in the vicinity of the vehicle based on the image, determines the speed of vehicle movement based on the range rate information, determines relative movement between the vehicle and the at least one object (64, 66) based on at least the image, and determines a risk of collision between the vehicle and the at least one object (64, 66) based on the determined speed and the determined relative movement. A driver assist output (24, 30, 62) provides a risk indication of the determined risk of collision to the driver (26).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
• B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles

Abstract

An operation-security system (10) for an automated vehicle includes an object- detector (20) and a controller (40). The object-detector (20) includes at least three sensors. Each sensor is one of a camera (22) used to determine an image-location (32) of an object (18) proximate to a host-vehicle (12), a lidar-unit (24) used to determine a lidar- location (34) of the object (18) proximate to the host-vehicle (12), and a radar-unit (26) used to determine a radar-location (36) of the object (18) proximate to the host-vehicle (12). The controller (40) is in communication with the at least three sensors. The controller (40) is configured to determine a composite-location (46) based on a comparison of locations (32) indicated by the at least three sensors. Information from one sensor is ignored when a respective location indicated by the one sensor differs from the composite-location (46) by greater than an error-threshold (48). If a remote sensor (78) not on the host-vehicle (12) is used, V2V or V2I communications may be used to communicate a location to the host-vehicle (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

An acceleration management system (10) for operating an automated vehicle includes a navigation-device (20), an object-detector (36), and a controller (46). The navigation-device (20) is used to determine a travel-path (12) of a host-vehicle (12). The object-detector (36) is used to determine when an other-vehicle (18) will intersect the travel-path (12) of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (46) is in communication with the object-detector (36) and the navigation-device (20). The controller (46) is configured to select an acceleration-profile (50) for the host-vehicle (12) that avoids interference with the other-vehicle (18), and operate the host-vehicle (12) in accordance with the acceleration-profile (50).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control
• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
• G01C 21/26 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A navigation system (10) suitable for use by an automated vehicle includes a first sensor (22), a second sensor (36), a digital-map (44), and a controller (46). The digital- map (44) includes a first data-group (48) of navigation-features (42) preferentially detected by the first sensor-technology (34), and a second data-group (50) of navigation- features (42) preferentially detected by the second sensor- technology (40). The controller (46) determines, on the digital-map (44), first and second locations of the host-vehicle (12) using the first and second sensors (20), respectively. The controller (46) selects one of the first and second locations to navigate the host-vehicle (12) based on a comparison of the first data-density (64) and the second data-density (66). Alternatively, the controller (46) determines a first feature-density (92) and a second feature-density (94) of navigation-features (42) detected by the first and second sensors (20) respectively, and selects one of the first location (52) and the second location (54) to navigate the host- vehicle (12) based on a comparison of the first feature-density (92) and the second feature-density (94).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
• H01L 23/498 - Leads on insulating substrates

Abstract

Mounting system (10) for an ultrasonic-welding apparatus, for mounting a contact element (30) in the ultrasonic-welding apparatus, comprising two clamping units (20), which are spaced apart from one another and are connected mechanically to the ultrasonic-welding apparatus, wherein each clamping unit has a clamping finger (22), wherein each clamping finger has an end surface (24) and these end surfaces are located opposite one another, wherein each clamping finger has a clamping surface (26), wherein the clamping surfaces, in the mounted state, push onto the surface of a contact element (30), as a result of which the contact element (30) is pushed against an anvil (2) of the ultrasonic-welding apparatus, wherein the contact element is of elongate, flat form and along a longitudinal axis, parallel to the cable, has a welding region (31), a clamping region (32) and a contact-establishing region (33), wherein the clamping surfaces, in the mounted state, push onto the clamping region of the contact element, and wherein the clamping region is arranged between the welding region and the contact-establishing region of the contact element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 20/10 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating making use of vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic welding
• B23K 37/04 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work
• H01R 4/02 - Soldered or welded connections
• H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
• B23K 101/32 - Wires

Abstract

A gasoline compression ignition engine is operated in two modes. In a one mode of operation the engine is operated with a firing fraction of one, corresponding to all of the cylinders being active, working cylinders. In a second skip fire mode of operation a firing fraction of less than one may be used under conditions, such as a low load condition, to improve efficiency. The skip fire mode of operation may also be selected in part based on other considerations, such as maintaining an exhaust temperature conducive for efficient catalytic converter operation or limiting cylinder output variability.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02B 7/00 - Engines characterised by the fuel-air charge being ignited by compression ignition of an additional fuel
• F02B 7/02 - Engines characterised by the fuel-air charge being ignited by compression ignition of an additional fuel the fuel in the charge being liquid
• F02B 7/04 - Methods of operating

Abstract

A map-data update system (10) suitable for use by automated vehicles includes a digital-map (16), an imager-device (34), and a controller (40). The digital-map (16) is used to indicate an expected-position (18) of a traffic-signal (20) relative to a map-location (22) of a host-vehicle (12). The imager-device (34) is suitable to install on the host-vehicle (12). The imager-device (34) is used to determine an actual-position (30) of the traffic-signal (20) relative to a present-location (36) of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (40) is in communication with the digital-map (16) and the imager-device (34). The controller (40) issues an update-request (42) to update the digital-map (16) when the actual-position (30) differs from the expected-position (18) by greater than an error-threshold (46).

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle
• G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating

Abstract

A roadway (18)-infrastructure-maintenance system (10) using automated-vehicles to maintain a roadway (18) includes an image-device and a controller (32). The imaging-device (14) is suitable to mount on a host-vehicle (12). The imaging-device (14) is used to detect an infrastructure-feature (16) proximate to a roadway (18) traveled by the host-vehicle (12). The controller (32) is in communication with the imaging-device (14). The controller (32) is configured to determine a need-for-maintenance (30) of the infrastructure-feature (16). The system (10) may include a digital-map (34) that indicates an expected-presence (36) of the infrastructure-feature (16), and the need-for-maintenance (30) may be indicated when the infrastructure-feature (16) is not-detected (66) as expected. The system (10) may also include a transmitter (42) in communication with the controller (32). The transmitter (42) may be used to communicate the need-for-maintenance (30) to a maintenance-organization (44).

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control

Abstract

A lane management system (10) for operating an automated vehicle includes a navigation-device (20), a vehicle-detector (34), and a controller (40) suitable for use on a host-vehicle (12). The navigation-device (20) is used to determine a preferred-route (22) to a destination (16) of the host-vehicle (12). The vehicle-detector (34) is used to determine a relative-location (36) of an other-vehicle (38) proximate to the host-vehicle (12). The controller (40) is in communication with the navigation-device (20) and the vehicle-detector (34). The controller (40) is configured to determine an alternate-route (44) when the relative-location (36) is such that a preferred-lane (46) of the preferred-route (22) is obstructed whereby the host-vehicle (12) is unable to follow the preferred- route (22). Alternatively, the controller (40) is configured to determine an initiate-time (48) to perform a lane-change (52) necessary to maneuver the host-vehicle (12) into a preferred-lane (46) of the preferred-route (22) so the host-vehicle (12) can follow the preferred-route (22), wherein the initiate-time (48) is determined based on the relative-location (36).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/12 - Lane keeping
• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control
• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
• B60W 40/04 - Traffic conditions
• G01C 21/26 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electrical connector (1) comprising: a connector housing (10) with a mate-assist slider (30), where the mate-assist slider (30) is arranged movable along guide portions of the connector housing (10), and a mate-assist lever (50), adapted to interact with the mate-assist slider (30). The mate-assist lever (50) is rotatably mountable on the connector housing (10) to facilitate the mating procedure with a corresponding counter connector (3). The outer surface of the mate-assist slider (30) is provided with a stopping member (32) that is arranged to engage a corresponding stopping portion (14) of the connector housing (10) when the mate-assist slider (30) is disposed along the guide portions (12) and blocking further movement of the mate-assist slider (30) in at least one direction. Further, the mate-assist lever (50) comprises release means (60) that are adapted to release the stopping member (32) when the mate-assist lever (50) is mounted at a first position on the connector housing (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
• H01R 13/64 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling

Abstract

A safe-to-proceed system (10) for operating an automated vehicle proximate to an intersection (14) includes an intersection-detector (18), a vehicle-detector (20), and a controller (24). The intersection-detector (18) is suitable for use on a host-vehicle (12). The intersection-detector (18) is used to determine when a host-vehicle (12) is proximate to an intersection (14). The vehicle-detector (20) is also suitable for use on the host- vehicle (12). The vehicle-detector (20) is used to estimate a stopping-distance (22) of an other- vehicle (16) approaching the intersection (14). The controller (24) is in communication with the intersection-detector (18) and the vehicle-detector (20). The controller (24) is configured to prevent the host-vehicle (12) from entering the intersection (14) when the stopping-distance (22) indicates that the other-vehicle (16) will enter the intersection (14) before stopping.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
• G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
• G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles

Abstract

A crosswalk navigation system (10) for operating an automated vehicle in an intersection (14) includes an intersection-detector (16), a pedestrian-detector (26), and a controller (42). The intersection-detector (16) is suitable for use on a host-vehicle (12). The intersection-detector (16) is used to determine when the host- vehicle (12) is proximate to an intersection (14) and determine when the intersection (14) includes a cross-walk (18). The pedestrian-detector (26) is suitable for use on the host-vehicle (12). The pedestrian-detector (26) is used to determine a motion-vector (34) of a pedestrian (36) relative to the cross-walk (18). The controller (42) is in communication with the intersection-detector (16) and the pedestrian-detector (26). The controller (42) is configured to determine a travel-path (50) of the host-vehicle (12) through the intersection (14), determine when the pedestrian (36) will pass through an intersect- location (52) where the travel-path (50) intersects the cross-walk (18) based on the motion-vector (34), and operate the host-vehicle (12) to enter (54) the intersection (14) before the pedestrian (36) passes through the intersect-location (52) and to arrive at the intersect-location (52) after the pedestrian (36) passes through the intersect-location (52).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
• 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
• 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

Abstract

A redundant-controls system (10) suitable for use an automated vehicle (12) includes a primary-control-device (14), a secondary-control-device (22), an occupant- detection-device (36), and a controller (42). The primary-control-device (14) is installed in a vehicle (12). The primary-control-device (14) is selectively enabled to allow operation from an operator-seat (16) of the vehicle (12) by an operator (18) of the vehicle (12) to control movement of the vehicle (12). The secondary-control-device (22) is installed in the vehicle (12). The secondary-control-device (22) is selectively enabled to allow operation from a passenger- seat (24) of the vehicle (12) by a passenger (26) of the vehicle (12) to control movement of the vehicle (12). The occupant-detection-device (36) is used to determine an operator-state-of-awareness (38) of the operator (18) and a passenger-state-of-awareness (40) of the passenger (26). The controller (42) is in communication with the primary-control-device (14), the secondary-control-device (22), and the operator-detection-device (36). The controller (42) is configured to selectively enable the secondary-control-device (22) to override the primary-control-device (14) when the passenger-state-of-awareness (40) indicates greater awareness than the operator-state-of-awareness (38).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
• 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

Abstract

A driving-rule system (10) suitable to operate an automated includes a vehicle- detector (16) and a controller (20). The vehicle-detector (16) is suitable for use on a host- vehicle (12). The vehicle-detector (16) is used to detect movement of an other-vehicle (14) proximate to the host-vehicle (12). The controller (20) is in communication with the vehicle-detector (16). The controller (20) is configured to operate the host-vehicle (12) in accordance with a driving-rule (22), detect an observed-deviation (24) of the driving-rule (22) by the other-vehicle (14), and modify the driving-rule (22) based on the observed- deviation (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control
• B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions

Abstract

An intent-indication system (10) includes an intersection-detector (14), a vehicle-detector (20), and a controller (24). The intersection-detector (14) is suitable for use on a host-vehicle (12). The intersection-detector (14) is used to determine that the host-vehicle (12) is stopped at an intersection (16). The vehicle-detector (20) is also suitable for use on the host-vehicle (12). The vehicle-detector (20) is used to detect a presence of an other-vehicle (22) proximate to the intersection (16). The controller (24) is in communication with the intersection-detector (14) and the vehicle-detector (20). The controller (24) is configured to operate host-headlights (26) of the host-vehicle (12) to provide an indication of intent of the host-vehicle (12) to the other-vehicle (22) when the host-vehicle (12) and the other-vehicle (22) have been stopped at the intersection (16) for more than a time-threshold (28).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control
• 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
• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A system (10) for operating an automated host-vehicle (12) includes a camera (14), an object-detector, and a controller (30). The camera (14) is suitable for use on a host-vehicle (12). The camera (14) is used to determine a state (16) of a traffic-light (18) based on an image (20) of the traffic-light (18) provided by the camera (14). The object-detector is suitable for use on the host-vehicle (12). The object-detector used to detect observed-motion (28) of an other-vehicle (26) proximate to the host-vehicle (12). The controller (30) is in communication with the camera (14) and the object-detector. The controller (30) is configured to operate the host-vehicle (12) in accordance with the observed-motion (28) of the other-vehicle (26) when the camera (14) is unable to view the traffic-light (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
• G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles

Abstract

A route-planning system (10) suitable for use on an automated vehicle (12) includes a memory (20) and a controller (30). The memory (20) is used to store map-data (22) indicative of a plurality of possible-routes (24) to a destination (26). Each possible- route is characterized by a difficulty-score (28). The controller (30) is in communication with the memory (20). The controller (30) is operable to select from the memory (20) a preferred-route (52) from the plurality of possible-routes (24). The preferred-route (52) is selected based on the difficulty-score (28).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/34 - Route searchingRoute guidance
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots

Abstract

An object-detection system (10) suitable for use in an automated vehicle includes a transceiver (20), and object-detector (28), and a controller (36). The transceiver (20) is suitable to install on a host-vehicle (12). The transceiver (20) is used to receive an indicated-location (22) of an object (26) proximate to the host- vehicle (12). The object-detector (28) is suitable to install on the host-vehicle (12). The object-detector (28) is used to detect a relative-location (30) of the object (26) relative to the host-vehicle (12). The controller (36) is in communication with the transceiver (20) and the object-detector (28). The controller (36) determines a confirmed-location (40) of the object (26) relative to the host-vehicle (12) based on the indicated-location (22) and the relative-location (30). Determining the confirmed-location (40) of the object (26) allows for selecting from a variety of optimized algorithms to better track subsequent expected motion of the object (26), and reducing the risk of unnecessary or erratic action by the host-vehicle (12) caused by hacking of the wireless-transmission (24) or deliberate malicious content in the wireless-transmission (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/0134 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over responsive to imminent contact with an obstacle
• B60R 21/34 - Protecting non-occupants of a vehicle, e.g. pedestrians
• B60W 40/10 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to vehicle motion

Abstract

An infrastructure-device status-verification system (10) suitable for use by an automated vehicle includes a transceiver (20), an object-detector (28), and a controller (32). The transceiver (20) is suitable to install on a host-vehicle (12). The transceiver (20) is used to receive an indicated-status (22) of an infrastructure-device (26). The object-detector (28) is suitable to install on the host-vehicle (12). The object-detector (28) is used to determine a detected- status (30) of the infrastructure-device (26). The controller (32) is in communication with the transceiver (20) and the object-detector (28). The controller (32) determines a confirmed-status (34) of the infrastructure-device (26) based on the indicated-status (22) and the detected-status (30). The system (10) provides for increased confidence and security regarding information about the status of an infrastructure-device (26) such as the traffic- signal (42) (e.g. red, yellow, and green), thereby avoid miss-information caused by, for example, hacking or spoofing of V2I communications from the infrastructure-device (26), and overcome instances when the field-of-view (36) between the object-detector (28) and the infrastructure-device 26 becomes occluded after the confirmed- status (34) has been established or determined.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical connecting line (1), comprising an electrical line (20) having a plurality of individual cores (21) and having a contact element (10), the contact element having a flat connection region (18) having two surfaces (11, 12) extending parallel to each other, wherein at least part of the connection region is designed as a fastening surface (40) for fastening the individual cores, the fastening surface is shaped in such a way that the two end edges (14, 15) of the first surface (11) lying opposite each other along a longitudinal axis (X) of the connection region combine with the two end edges (16, 17) of the second surface (12) lying opposite each other to form respective connecting edges (46, 47), wherein a first transition surface (41), which extends from a first end edge (16) of the second surface (12), and a second transition surface (42), which extends from a second end edge (17) of the second surface (12), are formed, the transition surfaces (41, 42) extend at a first angle (Y1) of less than 45 degrees to the second surface, the plurality of individual cores is fanned out proceeding from the longitudinal axis (X) and arranged on the fastening surface in such a way that the plurality of individual cores forms a closed layer on the fastening surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 4/62 - Connections between conductors of different materialsConnections between or with aluminium or steel-core aluminium conductors
• H01R 11/12 - End pieces terminating in an eye, hook, or fork
• H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials

Abstract

A cooperative-vehicle system (10) suitable to operate an automated vehicle in a courteous or cooperative manner includes an object-detector (14) and a controller (20). The object-detector (14) is used by the host-vehicle (12) to detect an other-vehicle (16) attempting to enter a travel-lane (18) traveled by the host-vehicle (12). The controller (20) is in communication with the object-detector (14). The controller (20) is configured to control motion of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (20) is also configured to adjust a present-vector (26) of the host-vehicle (12) to allow the other-vehicle (16) to enter the travel-lane (18). The decision to take some action to allow the other vehicle to enter the travel-lane (18) may be further based on secondary considerations such as how long the other- vehicle (16) has waited, a classification (50) of the other- vehicle (16) (e.g. an ambulance), an assessment of how any action by the host-vehicle (12) would affect nearby vehicles, the intent of the other-vehicle (16), and/or a measure traffic-density (46) proximate to the host-vehicle (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/12 - Lane keeping
• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
• B60W 40/04 - Traffic conditions

Abstract

A scenario aware perception system (10) suitable for use on an automated vehicle includes a traffic- scenario detector (14), an object-detection device (24), and a controller (32). The traffic-scenario detector (14) is used to detect a present-scenario (16) experienced by a host-vehicle (12). The object-detection device (24) is used to detect an object (26) proximate to the host-vehicle (12). The controller (32) is in communication with the traffic-scenario detector (14) and the object-detection device (24). The controller (32) configured to determine a preferred- algorithm (36) used to identify the object (26). The preferred-algorithm (36) is determined based on the present- scenario (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
• G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles

Abstract

A conflict-resolution system (10) for operating an automated vehicle includes an intersection detector (20), a vehicle-detection device (28), and a controller (30). The intersection detector (20) is suitable to mount on a host- vehicle (12). The detector (20) used to determine when the host- vehicle (12) is stopped at or approaches an intersection (14). The vehicle-detection device (28) is suitable to mount on the host-vehicle (12). The device (28) is used to detect when an other- vehicle (16) has stopped at or approaches the intersection (14) at the same instant as the host-vehicle (12). The controller (30) is in communication with the detector (20) and the device (28). The controller (30) is configured to determine a wait-time (32) for the host- vehicle (12) to wait before attempting to proceed into the intersection (14) when right-of-way rules (34) are unable to determine when the host- vehicle (12) should proceed into the intersection (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle

Abstract

A vehicle control system (10) for operating an automated vehicle in a fashion more conducive to comfort of an occupant (14) of the automated vehicle includes a sensor (20), an electronic-horizon database (32), vehicle-controls (16), and a controller (36). The sensor (20) is used to determine a centerline (22) of a travel-lane (24) traveled by a host-vehicle (12). The electronic-horizon database (32) indicates a shape (34) of the travel-lane (24) beyond where the sensor (20) is able to detect the travel-lane (24). The vehicle-controls (16) are operable to control motion of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (36) is configured to determine when the database (32) indicates that following the shape (34) of the travel-lane (24) beyond where the sensor (20) is able to detect the travel-lane (24) will make following the centerline (22) by the host-vehicle (12) uncomfortable (38) to an occupant (14) of the host-vehicle (12), and operate the vehicle- controls (16) to steer the host-vehicle (12) away from the centerline (22) when following the centerline (22) will make the occupant (14) uncomfortable (38).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/12 - Lane keeping
• B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
• B60W 40/109 - Lateral acceleration

Abstract

A map-update system (10) to update maps used by an automated vehicle (12) includes an object-detection-device (24), an operator-communication-device (28), and a controller (40). The object-detection-device (24) is used to detect objects proximate to a vehicle (12). The operator-communication-device (28) is used to communicate an inquiry (30) to an operator (20) and detect a response (32) from the operator (20). The controller (40) is in communication with the object-detection-device (24) and the operator-communication-device (28). The controller (40) is configured to navigate the vehicle (12) in accordance with a digitized-map (16), determine when an object (26) detected by the object-detection-device (24) does not correspond to an expected-feature (44) present in the digitized-map (16), output an inquiry (30) regarding the object (26) to the operator (20) via the operator-communication-device (28), and update the digitized- map (16) based on the response (32) from the operator (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/26 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
• G08G 1/0969 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle having a display in the form of a map

Abstract

A right angled coaxial electrical connector (12) is provided and includes a housing (16) having a first and second opening (22, 24) and a first terminal (38) disposed within the internal cavity (28) that is configured to be connected to a center conductor (32) of a coaxial cable (14) inserted in the first opening (22). The connector (12) also includes a center contact (30) disposed within the internal cavity (28), accessible through the second opening (24), and defining a corresponding second terminal (36) configured to receive a tip of the first terminal (38). The connector (12) additionally includes a conductive shield (52) surrounding the center contact (30) and disposed within the internal cavity (28) and an insulator (44) intermediate the shield (52) and the center contact (30). The insulator (44) defines a portal (46) extending from the second opening (24) to the location of the tip of the first terminal (38) when fully seated within the second terminal (36). Methods (100, 200) of verifying proper assembly of the right angled coaxial electrical connector (12) are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 24/38 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
• H01R 13/6581 - Shield structure
• H01R 103/00 - Two poles

Abstract

A system for detecting hand gestures in a 3D space comprises a 3D imaging unit configured to capture 3D images of a scene and a processing unit coupled to the 3D imaging unit. Each of the 3D images comprises a 2D intensity image and a depth map of the scene. The processing unit is configured to receive the 3D images from the 3D imaging unit and use at least one of the 3D images to classify the at least one 3D image. The processing unit is further configured to detect a hand gesture in the 3D images based on the classification of the at least one 3D image. The processing unit generates a foreground map of the at least one 3D image by segmenting foreground from background and a 3D sub-image of the at least one 3D image that includes the image of a hand by scaling the 2D intensity image, the depth map and the foreground map of the at least one 3D image such that the 3D sub-image has a predetermined size and by rotating the 2D intensity image, the depth map and the foreground map of the at least one 3D image such that a principal axis of the hand is aligned to a predetermined axis in the 3D sub-image. The processing unit uses the 2D intensity image of the 3D sub-image for the classification of the at least one 3D image, wherein classifying the at least one 3D image comprises distinguishing the hand in the 2D intensity image of the 3D sub-image from other body parts and other objects and/or verifying whether the hand has a configuration from a predetermined configuration catalogue. Further, the processing unit uses a convolutional neural network for the classification of the at least one 3D image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

Abstract

A skill-scoring system (10) suitable for use on an automated vehicle (12) includes an accelerometer (22) and a controller (20). The accelerometer (22) is used to determine an acceleration-value (24) experienced by an operator (16) of a host-vehicle (12) while the operator (16) operates the host-vehicle (12) in a manual-mode (14) along a travel-path (26). The controller (20) is in communication with the accelerometer (22). The controller (20) is configured to determine a skill-score (32) based on a comparison of the acceleration- value (24) to an expected-acceleration (34) that the operator (16) would experience when the host-vehicle (12) is operated in an automated-mode (18) along the travel-path (26).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
• B60W 30/10 - Path keeping
• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control
• B60W 30/16 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle

Abstract

A terminal assembly (10) configured to terminate the shield of a shielded cable (12) having an inner conductor (14), an inner insulator (16) surrounding the inner conductor (14), an outer conductor (18) forming a shield surrounding the inner insulator (16), and an outer insulator (20) surrounding the outer conductor (18). The terminal assembly (10) includes a generally cylindrical outer ferrule (32) formed of a conductive material and a generally cylindrical inner ferrule (22) formed of a resilient compressible dielectric material. At least a portion of the inner ferrule (22) is disposed within the outer ferrule (32) and a portion of the shielded cable (12) is disposed within the inner ferrule (22). A portion of the outer conductor (18) is disposed intermediate the inner and outer ferrules (22, 32) and is in intimate contact therewith.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/6585 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts
• H01R 13/6593 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable the shield being composed of different pieces
• H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices

Abstract

A navigation system (10) suitable to use on an automated vehicle (12) includes an occupant-detection device (16) and a memory (28). The occupant-detection device (16) is used to determine a degree-of-interest (18) of an occupant (14) of a vehicle (12). The degree-of-interest (18) is determined with regard to a route (20) traveled by the vehicle (12). The memory (28) used to store an interest- score (24) of the route (20). The interest-score (24) is based on the degree-of-interest (18) exhibited by the occupant (14) while traveling the route (20). The system (10) may include a controller (22). The controller (22) is in communication with the occupant-detection device (16) and the memory (28). The controller (22) is configured to operate the vehicle (12). The controller (22) selects a preferred-route (42) from a plurality of possible-routes (38). The preferred-route (42) is characterized by a maximum-value (44) of a prior-score (40) associated with each one of the plurality of possible-routes (38).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/34 - Route searchingRoute guidance

Abstract

A gesture detection system (10) suitable to operate an automated vehicle includes a gesture-detection-device (22), a pedestrian-detection-device (24), and a controller (26). The gesture-detection-device (22) is used to detect a gesture (18) made by an occupant (14) of a host-vehicle (12). The pedestrian-detection-device (24) is used to detect a pedestrian (16) proximate to the host-vehicle (12). The controller (26) is in communication with the gesture-detection-device (22) and the pedestrian-detection- device (24). The controller (26) is configured to control movement of the host-vehicle (12) along a travel-path (20) of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (26) waits to move the host-vehicle (12) until after the pedestrian (16) crosses the travel-path (20) when the occupant (14) gestures to the pedestrian (16) to proceed across the travel-path (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
• B60Q 1/08 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle automatically
• B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
• B60W 30/08 - Predicting or avoiding probable or impending collision
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

Abstract

An interior trim component (16) configured for use in a vehicle including a housing (18) formed of a dielectric material and an electrical conductor (20) encased within the housing (18) being surrounded by and in intimate contact with the dielectric material forming the housing (18). The electrical conductor (20) defines two exposed contact points (22). An exterior surface (24) of the housing (18) has a desired trim color and desired trim texture. The trim component may be manufactured using a 3D printing process or an insert molding process.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
• B60R 1/04 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted inside vehicle
• 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

Abstract

A Method for identification of characteristic points of a calibration pattern within an image of the calibration pattern comprises the steps of, for each candidate point of a set of candidate points derived from the image of the calibration pattern: (i) overlaying a template arrangement of template points over the candidate point such that a principal point of the template points coincides with the candidate point, wherein the template arrangement corresponds to the calibration pattern or to a sub-pattern of the calibration pattern, (ii) for each template point of the template arrangement, except the principal point, identifying from the set of candidate points the candidate point closest to the template point, and (iii) determining a degree of deviation by summing the distances between each template point of the template arrangement, except the principal point, and the candidate point closest to this template point; and identifying as characteristic points of the calibration pattern all those candidate points of the set of candidate points with a degree of deviation below a deviation threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

Abstract

A Method for calibrating the orientation of a camera mounted to a vehicle, in particular a truck, comprises the steps of placing the camera in front of a calibration pattern defining at least two horizontal lines and two vertical lines; acquiring an image of the calibration pattern by means of the camera, the image having a first axis and a second axis at least essentially corresponding to a horizontal axis and a vertical axis, respectively; identifying representations of the horizontal lines and the vertical lines within the acquired image; determining a horizontal vanishing point from the representations of the horizontal lines; determining a vertical vanishing point from the representations of the vertical lines; and at least one of calculating a roll angle from the location of the horizontal vanishing point relative to a principal point of the image, calculating a yaw angle from a first coordinate of the horizontal vanishing point measured along the first axis, and calculating a pitch angle from a second coordinate of the vertical vanishing point measured along the second axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• H04N 5/222 - Studio circuitryStudio devicesStudio equipment
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration

Abstract

Method for identification of candidate points as possible characteristic points of a calibration pattern within an image of the calibration pattern comprises the steps of determining spots within a filtered image derived from the image of the calibration pattern, with a spot being defined as a coherent set of pixels of the filtered image having pixel values exceeding a threshold; for each determined spot, calculating a central point of the determined spot; and identifying as candidate points all calculated central points.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras

Abstract

An object-detection system (10) suitable for an automated vehicle (12) includes an object-detection device (16) and an accelerometer (28). The object-detection device (16) is configured to be installed on a vehicle (12). The object-detection device (16) is operable to detect an object (20) proximate to the vehicle (12). The accelerometer (28) is coupled to the object-detection device (16). The accelerometer (28) operable to determine an orientation- angle (14) of the object-detection device (16) relative to a gravity-direction (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
• G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems

Abstract

A humanized steering system (10) for an automated vehicle (12) includes one or more steering-wheels (16) operable to steer a vehicle (12), an angle-sensor (20) configured to determine a steering-angle (18) of the steering-wheels (16), a hand-wheel (22) used by an operator (14) of the vehicle (12) to influence the steering-angle (18) and thereby manually steer the vehicle (12), a steering-actuator (24) operable to influence the steering-angle (18) thereby steer the vehicle (12) when the operator (14) does not manually steer the vehicle (12), a position-sensor (26) operable to indicate a relative-position (28) an object (30) proximate to the vehicle (12), and a controller (32). The controller (32) is configured to receive the steering-angle (18) and the relative-position (28), determine, using deep-learning techniques, a steering-model (34) based on the steering-angle (18) and the relative-position (28), and operate the steering-actuator (24) when the operator (14) does not manually steer the vehicle (12) to steer the vehicle (12) in accordance with the steering-model (34), whereby the vehicle (12) is steered in a manner similar to how the operator (14) manually steers the vehicle (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 6/00 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits
• B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
• B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

Abstract

A seasonal navigation system (10) for an automated vehicle (12) includes a memory (14) and a controller (24). The memory (14) is installed in a vehicle (12). The memory (14) is programmed with a digital-map (16) that defines a travel-lane (18) of a roadway (20). The travel-lane (18) is closed during a predetermined-event (22). The controller (24) is installed in the vehicle (12). The controller (24) is configured to operate the vehicle (12) in accordance with the digital-map (16). The controller (24) avoids the travel-lane (18) during the predetermined-event (22).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/34 - Route searchingRoute guidance

Abstract

A pedestrian (24)-intent-detection system (10) for automated operation of a host- vehicle (12) (e.g. automated vehicle) includes an object-detection device (20) and a controller (26). The object-detection device (20) is operable to detect an object (22) proximate to a host-vehicle (12). The controller (26) is in communication with the object-detection device (20). The controller (26) is configured to determine when the object (22) detected by the object-detection device (20) is a pedestrian (24) based on a detection-characteristic (28) of the pedestrian (24) indicated by the object-detection device (20). The controller (26) is further configured to define a size of a caution-area (30) located proximate to the pedestrian (24) based on a behavior-characteristic (32) (e.g. intent) of the pedestrian (24) indicated by the object-detection device (20). The controller (26) is further configured to operate (e.g. brake, steer) the host-vehicle (12) in order to avoid the caution-area (30).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/34 - Protecting non-occupants of a vehicle, e.g. pedestrians
• B60R 21/0134 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over responsive to imminent contact with an obstacle

Abstract

A system (10) to determine a vehicle-location (12) of an automated vehicle (14) includes a light-source (16), a sensor (26), and a controller (30). The light-source (16) is located at a light- location (18) that is observable from a roadway (22). The light (20) emitted by the light-source (16) is modulated to broadcast the light- location (18) of the light- source (16). The sensor (26) is mounted on a vehicle (14). The sensor (26) is operable to detect the light (20) in order to receive the light-location (18) and determine a direction (28) of the light (20) relative to the vehicle (14) and/or the roadway (22). The controller (30) is configured to determine a vehicle-location (12) of the vehicle (14) based on the direction (28) and the light- location (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
• G01S 19/42 - Determining position
• G01S 19/31 - Acquisition or tracking of other signals for positioning
• G01S 11/12 - Systems for determining distance or velocity not using reflection or reradiation using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves

Abstract

A system (10) for automated operation of a host-vehicle (12) includes an object- sensor (16), a global-positioning-system-receiver (GPS-receiver (26)), and a controller (40). The object-sensor (16) is used to determine a first-polynomial (18) indicative of a preferred-steering-path (20) based on an object (22) detected proximate to a host-vehicle (12). The GPS-receiver (26) is used to determine a second-polynomial (30) indicative of an alternative- steering-path (28) based on a GPS-map (32). The controller (40) is configured to steer the host-vehicle (12) in accordance with the first-polynomial (18) when the object (22) is detected, and steer the host- vehicle (12) in accordance with the second-polynomial (30) when the object (22) is not detected. The improvement allows the system (10) to make use of a less expensive/less accurate version of the GPS-receiver (26), and a less complicated GPS-map (32) than would be anticipated as necessary for automated steering of the host-vehicle (12) using only the GPS-receiver (26) and the GPS-map (32).

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
• G01S 19/24 - Acquisition or tracking of signals transmitted by the system

Abstract

A system (10) for automated operation of a host-vehicle (12) includes an object- detection device (16) and a controller (26). The object-detection device (16) is operable to detect an object (14) in a field-of-view (18) proximate to a host-vehicle (12). The object-detection device (16) is operable to vary a field-of-focus (34) of the object- detection device (16) used to observe a portion (36) of the field-of-view (18). The controller (26) is configured to determine, based on information (28) received from the object-detection device (16), a travel-direction (30) of the object (14) relative to a travel- path (32) of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (26) is also configured to adjust the field-of-focus (34) of the object-detection device (16) based on the travel-direction (30).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/08 - Predicting or avoiding probable or impending collision
• B60R 21/0134 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over responsive to imminent contact with an obstacle
• B60W 30/10 - Path keeping
• G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
• G01S 17/93 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes

Abstract

A system (10) for automated operation of a vehicle (12) includes an infotainment-device (32) and a controller (14). The infotainment-device (32) is operable to provide an infotainment-activity (34) to an operator (28) of a vehicle (12). The controller (14) is operable to estimate a take-over-interval (38) for an operator (28) to prepare for a mode-transition (40) from automated-control (20) of the vehicle (12) by the controller (14) to manual-control (18) of the vehicle (12) by the operator (28). The take-over-interval (38) is determined based on the infotainment-activity (34) of the operator (28). The controller (14) is operable to notify the operator (28) that the mode-transition (40) is needed at least the take-over-interval (38) prior to a take-over-time (44).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• B60R 16/03 - 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 for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable

Abstract

A system (10) for automated operation of a host-vehicle (14) includes a vehicle- control device (28), an object-detection device (18), and a controller (20). The vehicle- control device (28) is operable to control one or more of acceleration of the host-vehicle (14), braking of the host-vehicle (14), and steering of the host-vehicle (14). The object- detection device (18) is operable to detect a rearward- vehicle (16) located behind the host- vehicle (14). The controller (20) is configured to determine when the object- detection device (18) indicates that a rear-end collision into the host- vehicle (14) by the rearward- vehicle (16) is imminent, and operate the vehicle-control device (28) to reduce the effect of the rear-end collision experienced by an operator (12) of the host-vehicle (14) when the rear-end collision is imminent.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
• B60R 21/0134 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over responsive to imminent contact with an obstacle
• B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
• B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
• B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems

Abstract

A cognitive-driver-assist system (10) includes an object-detection device (18), an operator-detection device (22), and a controller (20). The object-detection device (18) is operable to detect when an object (16) is proximate to a host-vehicle (14). The operator-detection device (22) is operable to determine when an operator (12) of the host- vehicle (14) is aware of the object (16). The controller (20) is configured to output a warning- signal (24) for the operator (12) of the host-vehicle (14) when the object- detection device (18) detects the object (16). The warning- signal (24) is characterized by a warning-intensity (28) that is variable. The controller (20) is configured to increase the warning-intensity (28) when the operator (12) is not aware of the object (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
• B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
• B60R 21/0134 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over responsive to imminent contact with an obstacle
• B60W 30/08 - Predicting or avoiding probable or impending collision
• G08B 21/18 - Status alarms

Abstract

A system (10) for changing a control-mode (12) of an automated vehicle (14) from automated-control (16) to manual-control (18) includes an operator-detection device (24) and a controller (26). The operator-detection device (24) is operable to detect a readiness- state (22) of an operator (20) of a vehicle (14) while a control-mode (12) of the vehicle (14) is automated-control (16). The controller (26) is configured to forecast a future-time (32) when the control-mode (12) of the vehicle (14) should change from automated-control (16) to manual-control (18) and determine a take-over- interval (36) for an operator (20) to assume manual-control (18) of the vehicle (14) once notified. The take-over-interval (36) is determined based on the readiness-state (22). The controller (26) is also configured to notify the operator (20) that the control-mode (12) of the vehicle (14) should change from automated-control (16) to manual-control (18) no later than the take-over-interval (36) prior to the future-time (32).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control
• B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
• B60W 50/04 - Monitoring the functioning of the control system

Abstract

A cognitive-driver-assist system (10) includes an object-detection device (18), an operator-detection device (22), a control-override device (30), and a controller (20). The object-detection device (18) is operable to detect when an object (16) is proximate to a host-vehicle (14). The operator-detection device (22) is operable to determine when an operator (12) of the host-vehicle (14) is aware of the object (16). The control-override device (30) is operable to limit operator-authority (32) of the operator (12) while the operator (12) is driving the host-vehicle (14). The controller (20) is configured to operate the control-override device (30) in accordance with the operator-authority (32) to override the operator (12) and avoid interference with the object (16) when the operator (12) is not aware of the object (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/08 - Predicting or avoiding probable or impending collision
• B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
• B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
• B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems

Abstract

A system (10) for automated operation of a host-vehicle (12) includes a sensor (20), a data-source (24), and a controller (22). The sensor (20) is installed in a host- vehicle (12). The sensor (20) is operable to determine a state-of-awareness (18) of an operator (14) of the host-vehicle (12). The data-source (24) provides route-data (26) used for automated operation of the host-vehicle (12). The route-data (26) includes a map (28) and a control-rule (30) for navigating the map (28). The controller (22) is in communication with the sensor (20) and the data- source (24). The controller (22) is configured to operate the host-vehicle (12) during automated operation of the host- vehicle (12) in accordance with the route-data (26). The controller (22) is also configured to modify the control-rule (30) based on the state-of-awareness (18) of the operator (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 28/02 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver
• 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 21/26 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A system (10) for automated operation of a host-vehicle (12) includes a sensor (18) and a controller (22). The sensor (18) is configured to detect an other-vehicle (14) proximate to a host-vehicle (12). The controller (22) is in communication with the sensor (18). The controller (22) is configured to determine a behavior-classification (24) of the other-vehicle (14) based on lane-keeping-behavior (26) of the other-vehicle (14) relative to a roadway (16) traveled by the other- vehicle (14), and select a travel-path (28) for the host-vehicle (12) based on the behavior-classification (24). In one embodiment, the behavior-classification (24) of the other-vehicle (14) is based on a position-variation- value (30) indicative of how much an actual-lane-position (32) of the other- vehicle (14) varies from a center-lane-position (34) of the roadway (16). In yet another embodiment, the behavior-classification (24) of the other-vehicle (14) is based on a vector-difference- value (42) indicative of how much a vehicle- vector (40) of the other- vehicle (14) differs from a lane-vector (38) of the roadway (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/10 - Path keeping
• B60W 30/08 - Predicting or avoiding probable or impending collision
• B60W 30/12 - Lane keeping

Abstract

The invention relates to a crimp connection system l for electrical cables, comprising: an electrical cable having a stripped cable end (10), a fastening sleeve (20), wherein the stripped cable end (10) is arranged at least partially within the fastening sleeve (20), wherein the fastening sleeve (20) comprises a number of fastening protrusion (23) extending from the interior and/or outer surfaces of the fastening sleeve, wherein the fastening protrusions are distributed over the interior and/or outer surfaces of the fastening sleeve and a contact terminal (30), comprising a crimp portion, wherein the fastening sleeve (20) is arranged at least partially within the crimp portion (31).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 4/20 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping using a crimping sleeve
• H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping

Abstract

A system (10) for updating route-data (12) shared by vehicles (14) for automated operation of the vehicles (14) includes a shared-memory (24), a sensor (30), and a communication-network (28). The shared-memory (24) stores route-data (12) used by a plurality of vehicles (14) for automated operation of the vehicles (14) in accordance with a control-rule (26) included in the route-data (12). The sensor (30) is installed in a first- vehicle (32) of the vehicles (14). The sensor (30) is used to determine an observed-parameter (34) so the system (10) can detect when the observed-parameter (34) violates a parameter-limit (36) during automated operation of the first-vehicle (32) in accordance with the control-rule (26). The communication-network (28) is configured to enable the first-vehicle (32) to update the route-data (12) when the observed-parameter (34) violates the parameter-limit (36). Then other vehicles (14) can access the shared-memory (24) so the other vehicles (14) can negotiate a roadway (16) using the most up-to-date information about the roadway (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

An electroconductive material (10) having a base member (12) formed of copper- based material and a coating layer (14) overlaying the base member (12). The coating layer (14) may be formed of tin-based, nickel-based, copper-based, silver-based, or gold-based materials. An undulate surface of the coating layer (14) defines a plurality of crests (16) and troughs (18). Each trough (18) has a depth of at least one half micron (0.5 μm) relative to each adjacent crest (16). A distance between adjacent crests (16) is between twenty microns (20 μm) and one hundred microns (100 μm). This electroconductive material (10) may form the contact surface of an electrical terminal (30) in an electrical connection component (28) and is effective to improve fretting corrosion resistance. A method (100) of manufacturing such a electroconductive material (10) is also presented.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
• B32B 15/01 - Layered products essentially comprising metal all layers being exclusively metallic
• B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper

Abstract

An electrical charging system (12) configured to wirelessly charge an energy storage device (14), such as a battery (14). The charging system (12) includes an off- transducer (18) in electrical communication with an alternating power source (48) and electromagnetically coupled to an on- vehicle transducer (20) connected to the energy storage device (14). A controller (53) adjusts a variable frequency oscillator (71) within the power transmitter (16), thereby changing the frequency of the sourced electrical power. The charging system (12) further includes a phase detection circuit (72) in communication with the controller (53) and the off-transducer (18) and configured to determine a phase difference between the alternating voltage and the alternating current supplied by the power source (48). The controller (53) is configured to adjust the variable frequency oscillator (71) based on the phase difference such that the frequency of the sourced electrical power maintains the phase difference within a desired range.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
• H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment

Abstract

A system (10) for automated operation of a host-vehicle (12) includes a controller (14) configured to operate the host-vehicle (12) during automated operation of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (14) is configured to do so in accordance with a parameter (18) stored in the controller (14). The controller (14) is also configured to determine when an operator (22) of the host- vehicle (12) uses a vehicle-control-input (24) to override the controller (14) and thereby operate the host-vehicle (12) in a manner different from that which is in accordance with the parameter (18). The controller (14) is also configured to modify the parameter (18) in accordance with the manner of the operator (22).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 40/12 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to parameters of the vehicle itself
• B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
• B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
• B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
• B60W 30/12 - Lane keeping
• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control

Abstract

A wireless electrical charging system (10) and a method (100) of operating same wherein operating parameters from a remote portion of the system (10) are wirelessly transmitted to a charging controller (42) controlling the output voltage of an alternating power supply (16). The charging controller (42) executes an adaptive model control algorithm that allows the charging controller (42) to update the output voltage at a greater rate than the transmission rate of the operating parameters from the remote portion of the system (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells

Abstract

A system (10) for automated operation of a vehicle (12) includes a controller (22) and a regulated-lane-detector (26). The controller (22) is operable to determine a vehicle- status (24) that indicates if the vehicle (12) complies with regulations to legally travel in a regulated-lane (18) of a roadway (16). The regulated-lane-detector (26) is in communication with the controller (22) and operable to determine when a regulated-lane (18) is present on a roadway (16). The system (10) selects a travel-lane (14) for the vehicle (12) to travel upon based on the vehicle- status (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/12 - Lane keeping
• B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
• 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

Abstract

A system (10) for automated operation of a host-vehicle (12) includes a lane- splitting-motorcycle detector (24) and a controller (34). The lane-splitting-motorcycle detector (24) is configured to determine when a motorcycle (20) proximate to a host- vehicle (12) is traveling proximate to a lane-boundary (22) adjacent the host-vehicle (12). The controller (34) is configured to, during automated operation, steer the host- vehicle (12) away from the lane-boundary (22) to a biased-position (18) selected to provide clearance for the motorcycle (20) to pass the host-vehicle (12) while the motorcycle (20) is lane-splitting.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/08 - Predicting or avoiding probable or impending collision
• B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
• B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering

Abstract

A steering system (10) for an autonomous vehicle (12) includes a steering mechanism (20) having a pinion gear (34) and a rack (36), the steering mechanism (20) being configured to translate rotation of the pinion gear (34) into movement of the rack (36) which is configured to affect the position of a steer tire (28) of the autonomous vehicle (12), thereby affecting the lateral position of the autonomous vehicle (12); a steering wheel (18) which provides a mechanical input to the pinion gear (34) from an operator of the autonomous vehicle (12); a steering actuator (24) which rotates to apply torque to the steering mechanism (20), thereby inducing movement of the rack (36) which affects the position of the steer tire (28) of the autonomous vehicle (12); and a variable coupling member (26) operatively between the steering actuator (24) and the steering mechanism (20) which is configured to vary the torque that can be transmitted from the steering actuator (24) to the steering mechanism (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 6/00 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits
• B62D 5/22 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle specially adapted for particular type of steering gear or particular application for rack-and-pinion type
• B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a multiple view camera system comprising at least two cameras installed in a housing, the method comprising the steps of: providing a main housing part and mounting a first camera in the main housing part; providing a sub-housing part and mounting a second camera in the sub-housing part; arranging the sub-housing part at the main housing part; aligning the sub-housing part and the main housing part relative to one another at a predefined tolerance; and connecting the sub-housing part to the main housing part. The invention also relates to a corresponding multiple view camera system.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H04N 13/02 - Picture signal generators

Abstract

The invention relates to a sealing member (100) for an electrical connector (1) that comprises a layer seal portion (110) for sealing a cable guiding passage (301) of the electrical connector (1), having a front side (111) and a rear side (112). The layer seal portion (110) comprises at least one channel (113) adapted to receive a single electrical cable (400), and further at least one tubular cable seal portion (120) aligned with said channel (113), for sealing the at least one channel (113) of the layer seal portion (110) against a received cable (400), wherein the tubular cable seal portion (120) protrudes from the rear side (112) of the layer seal portion (110).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure relate generally to controlling an autonomous vehicle (100) in a variety of unique circumstances. These include adapting control strategies of the vehicle (100) based on discrepancies between map data and sensor data obtained by the vehicle (100). These further include adapting position and routing strategies for the vehicle (100) based on changes in the environment and traffic conditions. Other aspects of the disclosure relate to using vehicular sensor data to update hazard information on a centralized map database. Other aspects of the disclosure relate to using sensors independent of the vehicle (100) to compensate for blind spots (222) in the field of view of the vehicular sensors. Other aspects of the disclosure involve communication with other vehicles (220) to indicate that the autonomous vehicle (100) is not under human control, or to give signals to other vehicles (220) about the intended behavior of the autonomous vehicle (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A sensor (12) mounting arrangement suitable for an autonomous or automated vehicle (10') having an aerodynamic generally rounded or curved front perimeter surface (16) symmetrically arranged relative to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle (10'). The sensor (12) is mounted so as to be tipped toward a more optimal sensing direction, bringing a leading portion outboard of, and a trailing portion inboard of, the ideal front perimeter surface (16), but putting the sensor (12) in a more optimal sensing orientation. A transparent cover (28) protects the sensor (12) and blends aerodynamically into the front perimeter body surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 17/93 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
• G01S 7/48 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group

Abstract

An autonomous guidance system (110) that operates a vehicle (10) in an autonomous mode includes a camera module (22), a radar module (30), and a controller (120). The camera module (22) outputs an image signal (116) indicative of an image of an object (16) in an area (18) about a vehicle (10). The radar module (30) outputs a reflection signal (112) indicative of a reflected signal (114) reflected by the object (16). The controller (120) determines an object-location (128) of the object (16) on a map (122) of the area (18) based on a vehicle-location (126) of the vehicle (10) on the map (122), the image signal (116), and the reflection signal (112). The controller (120) classifies the object (16) as small when a magnitude of the reflection signal (112) associated with the object (16) is less than a signal-threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
• G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

An autonomous guidance system (110) that operates a vehicle (10) in an autonomous mode includes a camera module (22), a radar module (30), and a controller (120). The camera module (22) outputs an image signal (116) indicative of an image of an object (16) in an area (18) about a vehicle (10). The radar module (30) outputs a reflection signal (112) indicative of a reflected signal (114) reflected by the object (16). The controller (120) generates a map (122) of the area (18) based on a vehicle-location (126) of the vehicle (10), the image signal (116), and the reflection signal (112), wherein the controller (120) classifies the object (16) as small when a magnitude of the reflection signal (112) associated with the object (16) is less than a signal-threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A method (100) of operating a vehicle, such as an autonomous vehicle (10), includes the steps of receiving a message from roadside infrastructure via an electronic receiver (102) and providing, by a computer system in communication with said electronic receiver, instructions based on the message to automatically implement countermeasure behavior by a vehicle system (104). Additionally or alternatively, the method (200) may include the steps of receiving a message from another vehicle via an electronic receiver (202) and providing, by a computer system in communication with said electronic receiver, instructions based on the message to automatically implement countermeasure behavior by a vehicle system (204).

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
• G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
• G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle
• G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems

Abstract

A method (100) of operating a vehicle (10), such as an autonomous vehicle, including the steps of receiving a message via an electronic receiver indicating a cellular telephone location (26) proximate to the vehicle (10) (102), determining a cellular telephone velocity (28) of the based on changes in the cellular telephone location (26) over a period of time (104), and providing, by a computer system in communication with said electronic receiver, instructions based on the cellular telephone location (26) and the cellular telephone velocity (28) to automatically implement countermeasure behavior by a vehicle system (106).

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information

Abstract

A Light Emitting Diode vehicle-to- vehicle (LED V2V) communication system (100) is disclosed for use in vehicles traveling in a single file. The LED V2V communication system (100) includes front and rear LED arrays (102, 104) for transmitting encoded data to adjacent front and rear vehicles; front and rear optical receivers (106, 108) for receiving encoded data from adjacent front and rear vehicles; a central-processing-unit for processing and managing data flow between the LED arrays (102) and optical receivers (106); and a control bus (112) for routing communication between the CPU (110) and the vehicle (10)'s systems such as a Global Positioning Systems (GPS (114)), driver infotainment system (116), and safety systems (118). The safety systems (118) may include audio or visual driver alerts (116), active braking, seat belt pretensioners (118b), air bags (118c), active steering, and the likes. A method for V2V communication using pulse LED is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
• G01S 17/93 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
• G01S 19/38 - Determining a navigation solution using signals transmitted by a satellite radio beacon positioning system
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A vehicle (14) having an array of sensors (30, 32) mounted entirely within and without protrusion beyond a pre-existing exterior surface of a vehicle (14), sufficient to give a substantially complete 360 degree perimeter sweep of data collection for operating an autonomously driven vehicle (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
• G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes

Abstract

An adaptive cruise control system suitable for integration with an active lane keeping system. When the vehicle is abruptly returned from an adjacent to the original lane, at a distance shorter than the threshold normally maintained by the cruise control system, a more aggressive deceleration rate is temporarily applied.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control
• B60W 30/165 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle automatically following the path of a preceding lead vehicle, e.g. "electronic tow-bar"
• B60K 31/00 - Vehicle fittings, acting on a single sub-unit only, for automatically controlling vehicle speed, i.e. preventing speed from exceeding an arbitrarily established velocity or maintaining speed at a particular velocity, as selected by the vehicle operator

Abstract

A lidar unit is mounted to an autonomous vehicle within an existing rear side window opening. An opaque inner panel blocks light, while the exterior window covers and protects the lidar unit, maintaining the original appearance and aerodynamic form of the vehicle exterior, in conjunction with the opaque inner panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 17/93 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

An electrical connector assembly (10) comprising a wire (12) attached to a terminal (18) and a connector body (46). The terminal (18) defines a pair of terminal wings (32) protruding from opposite side surfaces (34) of the terminal (18). A cavity (48) within the connector body (46) is configured to receive the terminal (18). side walls (70) of the cavity (48) define terminal guides (72) that have guide rails (74) and a guide slots (76) beneath the guide rails (74). As the terminal (18) is pushed into the cavity (48), the guide rails (74) urge the terminal wings (32) toward a top wall (68) of the cavity (48) until the terminal wings (32) reach an end of the guide rails (74). The terminal wings (32) then enter open ends (78) of the guide slots (76) as the wire (12) is pulled cavity (48) and the terminal wings (32) traverse the guide slots (76) until the terminal wings (32) engage closed ends (80) of the guide slots (76) and/ or a terminal (18) lock tab engages a lock surface within the cavity (48), thereby preventing the terminal (18) from being inadvertently withdrawn from the cavity (48).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/422 - Securing in a demountable manner in resilient one-piece base or caseOne-piece base or case formed with resilient locking means
• H01R 13/428 - Securing in a demountable manner by resilient locking means on the contact membersSecuring in a demountable manner by locking means on resilient contact members
• H01R 13/10 - Sockets for co-operation with pins or blades

Abstract

A connector assembly (100) including a first and second connector (102, 120) configured to be connected to the first connector (102). The first connector (102) has a slide (106) including a cam groove (108) for receiving a latch pin defined by the second connector (120). The slide (106) is moved by a lever such that the cam groove (108) and the latch pin cooperate to draw the first and second connectors (102, 120) from an uncoupled position to a fully coupled position when moved from an initial to final position (164). A ratcheting mechanism (118) couples the lever to the slide (106) allowing the lever to return from the final position (164) to the initial position (162) without disconnecting the first and second connectors (102, 120). The lever is configured to move through more than one stroke from the initial position (162) to the final position (164) to bring the first and second connectors (102, 120) from the uncoupled position to the fully coupled position.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
• H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening

Abstract

An electrical distribution center (100), such as those used in a motor vehicle to provide and manage electrical power from a battery to electrical modules such as headlights, taillights, wiper motors, etc. is presented herein. The electrical distribution center (100) includes a housing (102) containing electrical switching devices (120), such as relays (120) to control the flow of electrical power. The housing (102) also contains fuses (122) to protect various circuits connected to the electrical distribution center (100). The fuses (122) are arranged on the exterior walls of the housing (102) and are accessible for service and replacement without requiring a cover (110) to be removed to access an internal cavity (112) containing the relays (120). There are no fuses (122) within the internal cavity (112) of the electrical distribution center (100). The electrical distribution center (100) is connected to a number of wiring harnesses via electrical connectors terminating the wiring harnesses and interconnecting the electrical distribution center (100) to the power supply and electrical modules.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• H02B 1/18 - Disposition or arrangement of fuses

Abstract

A control device (10) intended for a user (62) to choose and select functions in a vehicle, comprises a knob (12) that can be turned (R) about a main axis (P) with respect to a fixed support (60). The knob (12) comprises a neutral position (PN) in which the main axis (P) coincides with a neutral axis (N) that is fixed with respect to the support (60). The control device (10) also comprises a printed circuit board (50) on which the knob (12) and at least one direction sensor (24A) are fixed. The printed circuit board (50) is mounted with the ability to pivot with respect to the support (60) about an axis (T) transverse overall to the neutral axis (N) so as to occupy at least a first activated position (PA) in which the main axis (P) is inclined with respect to the neutral axis (N) when the knob (12) is moved in a direction orthogonal to the neutral axis (N). The direction sensor (24A) is intended to detect the activated position (PA).

IPC Classes  ?

• G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
• G05G 1/08 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels

Abstract

An electrical connector (116) including a connector body (118) that defines a terminal cavity (120) within the connector body (118) and an electrical terminal (114) at least partially disposed within the terminal cavity (120). A first cavity wall (148) within the terminal cavity (120) defines a longitudinally oriented wedge feature (140). A biasing feature (146) within the terminal cavity (120) is configured to urge the wedge feature (140) into intimate contact with surfaces of the terminal (114), such as those defined by a longitudinally oriented slot (142), thereby limiting a freedom of motion of the terminal (114) within the terminal cavity (120). The wedge feature (140) may be defined by the biasing feature (146) or it may be defined by another cavity wall (148) opposite the biasing feature (146) within the terminal cavity (120).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/11 - Resilient sockets
• H01R 13/422 - Securing in a demountable manner in resilient one-piece base or caseOne-piece base or case formed with resilient locking means