An electronic control device includes at least one of (i) a circuit and (ii) a processor with a memory storing computer program code executable by the processor. The at least one of the circuit and the processor configured to cause the electronic control device to: activate a function restriction against vehicle theft; set a priority based on an operation type corresponding to an activation operation or a deactivation operation of the function restriction; maintain the set priority; update the maintained priority when a current priority indicated by a function restriction activation request is higher than the maintained priority; determine, based on the priority, whether the activated function restriction can be deactivated; and deactivate the function restriction, which has been activated, in response to determining that the function restriction can be deactivated.
B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
B60R 25/102 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device a signal being sent to a remote location, e.g. a radio signal being transmitted to a police station, a security company or the owner
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
An electronic control unit includes a first circuit board, a second circuit, a first connector, a second connector, and a flat cable. The first circuit board and the second circuit board face each other. The first connector is arranged on the first circuit board. The second connector is arranged on the second circuit board. The flat cable electrically connects the first connector and the second connector. At least one circuit element and an auxiliary component are arranged on the second circuit board and positioned directly beneath the flat cable. A height of the auxiliary component is greater than a height of the at least one circuit element. The flat cable is configured to contact the auxiliary component without contacting the at least one circuit element.
A rotary electric machine control device is configured to drive a rotary electric machine including multiple motor windings. The rotary electric machine control device includes a main control unit and a sub-control unit provided for respective motor windings and mutually-communicable to perform a coordinated drive control by sharing at least one parameter to perform energization control. Each of the main control unit and the sub-control unit calculates a voltage instruction value of a voltage to be applied to the motor winding based on an electric current detection value and an electric current instruction value, and perform the energization control of the motor winding based on the voltage instruction value. The sub-control unit performs the energization control by using the electric current instruction value that has been transmitted from the main control unit. The main control unit performs the energization control by using the same electric current instruction value.
A method and system include a root authority providing a first proof of identity. First and second entities store the first and second proof of identities, respectively. The root authority generates a first proof of relationship between the first entity and the second entity or between the first entity and a first group or role/ The first entity stores the first proof of relationship. The first entity communicates the first proof of identity and first proof of relationship or role as a first communication to the second entity. The second entity confirms the first proof of identity was created by the root authority. The second entity confirms the first proof of relationship or role was created by the root authority. Based on the second entity confirming the first proof of identity and the first proof of relationship, the second entity or the first entity enables a function.
An in-vehicle network system includes control devices connected to a communication bus and configured to communicate with each other. The control devices includes startup control target control devices, each of which stores cluster configuration information. Each startup control target control device enters to a startup state or maintains the startup state. The control devices further include a management control device configured to change the cluster configuration information of the startup control target control devices. The startup control target control devices have cluster configuration information for normal operation and cluster configuration information for abnormal occurrence. At least one of the startup control target control devices that detects occurrence of an abnormality in the management control device or an abnormality in communication with the management control device switches the cluster configuration information for normal operation to the cluster configuration information for abnormal occurrence.
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
H04W 4/48 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for in-vehicle communication
A wheel position detection device for a vehicle includes: a wheel-side communication device having an acceleration sensor, a first control unit that stores a detection result of the acceleration sensor and generates a frame that stores identification information of each wheel-side communication unit, and a first communication unit; and a vehicle-side communication device having a second communication unit and a second control unit that determines the wheel-side communication device that has transmitted the frame. The second control unit transmits measurement start and end timings to each wheel-side communication device. A sensor angle between each wheel-side communication device and a wheel center is calculated based on the circumferential and radial accelerations. The second control unit specifies the wheel to which each wheel side communication device is attached, based on the accumulated angle of a change in the sensor angle or a magnitude of the accumulated angle.
An application system requires data at each system period. A slave node transmits the data to a master node. The master node and the slave node execute bidirectional wireless communication multiple times within the system period. When the application system has successfully acquired the data in a predetermined number of the multiple times of the bidirectional wireless communication, the master node transmits success information to the slave node. In response to receiving the success information, the slave node stops a remaining number of the multiple times of the bidirectional wireless communication.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (Japan)
FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
Kagoshima, Eiji
Takahashi, Misa
Iwata, Manami
Harada, Shinsuke
Narita, Syunki
Abstract
A switching element includes a silicon carbide semiconductor substrate and a gate electrode facing the semiconductor substrate through a gate insulating film. The semiconductor substrate includes: an n-type source layer in contact with the gate insulating film; a p-type body layer in contact with the gate insulating film and the source layer; an n-type first drift layer in contact with the gate insulating film and the body layer, separated from the source layer by the body layer, and having an n-type impurity concentration of 8×1015 cm−3 or more; an n-type second drift layer in contact with the first drift layer from below and having an n-type impurity concentration of 12 to 26 times the n-type impurity concentration of the first drift layer; and an n-type drain layer disposed below the second drift layer and having a higher n-type impurity concentration than the second drift layer.
H10D 62/17 - Semiconductor regions connected to electrodes not carrying current to be rectified, amplified or switched, e.g. channel regions
H10D 62/832 - Semiconductor bodies, or regions thereof, of devices having potential barriers characterised by the materials being Group IV materials, e.g. B-doped Si or undoped Ge being Group IV materials comprising two or more elements, e.g. SiGe
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (Japan)
FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
Kagoshima, Eiji
Takahashi, Misa
Iwata, Manami
Harada, Shinsuke
Narita, Syunki
Abstract
In a switching element, a semiconductor substrate includes at least one of a first lower p-layer in contact with a gate insulating film from below and a drift layer from above or a second lower p-layer in contact with a body layer from below and the drift layer from above. The at least one of the first lower p-layer or the second lower p-layer includes a high-concentration layer having a p-type impurity concentration equal to or greater than half of a maximum p-type impurity concentration, and a low-concentration layer having a p-type impurity concentration smaller than the half of the maximum p-type impurity concentration. The low-concentration layer has a lower low-concentration layer between the high-concentration layer and the drift layer. A part of the lower low-concentration layer having a p-type impurity concentration higher than an average p-type impurity concentration of the lower low-concentration layer has a predetermined thickness.
A vehicle allowing an autonomous driving kit to be mounted thereto comprises a vehicle control interface box and a vehicle system. The vehicle control interface box sends a prohibition signal to the autonomous driving kit while the vehicle is located on a steep slope. The prohibition signal indicates that brake hold by a brake device is prohibited. The vehicle control interface box switches a manual mode to an autonomous mode and vice versa in response to a request received from the autonomous driving kit. The vehicle control interface box continues the manual mode in spite of the autonomous driving kit requesting the vehicle control interface box to switch the manual mode to the autonomous mode while the vehicle is driven in the manual mode and also located on the steep slope.
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
B60T 7/12 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
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SECURITY MEASURE DETERMINATION DEVICE, SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT DEVICE, AND TRUST INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM
A security measure determination device (100) comprises: a reception unit (101) that receives software and quality information assigned to the software from a software management device (200); a security measure determination unit (104) that determines, on the basis of the quality information, a security measure required when executing the software; and an output unit (104) that outputs a measure instruction indicating the security measure to a software execution device (300) that executes the software.
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
G06F 21/52 - Monitoring users, programs or devices to maintain the integrity of platforms, e.g. of processors, firmware or operating systems during program execution, e.g. stack integrity, buffer overflow or preventing unwanted data erasure
G06F 21/55 - Detecting local intrusion or implementing counter-measures
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SERVICE PROVIDING SYSTEM, EDGE DEVICE, SERVER, SERVICE PROVIDING METHOD, AND PROGRAM
In the present invention, with each of one or more devices mounted on a vehicle and nearby vehicles other than the vehicle being related devices, an information management unit acquires occupant information relating to occupants in nearby vehicles having the related devices, and acquires status information indicating the status of the related devices or the occupants. An event detection unit detects the occurrence of an event related to a nearby vehicle or an occupant thereof (S110 to S120). If the event detection unit detects the occurrence of an event, a control instruction unit uses a large language model to generate a control instruction for realizing a service that matches occupant information and situation information at the time of the occurrence of the event, and transmits the control instruction to at least one of the related devices (S130 to S160).
An information management unit acquires passenger information that relates to one or more passengers in a vehicle and is retained by a plurality of related devices, and status information that indicates the status of the related devices or the passengers, where the related devices include mobile devices of the passengers in the vehicle. An event detection unit (in S110 to S120) detects the occurrence of an event related to the vehicle or the passengers. When the occurrence of an event is detected by the event detection unit, a control instruction unit (in S130 to S160) generates a control instruction for providing a service suitable for the passenger information and the status information at the time of occurrence of the event by using a large-scale language model, and transmits the control instruction to at least one of the related devices.
An information management unit acquires peripheral infrastructure information that relates to peripheral infrastructure around a vehicle and is retained by a plurality of related devices, and status information that indicates the status of the related devices or the peripheral infrastructure, where the related devices include the vehicle and each of one or more devices installed in the peripheral infrastructure. An event detection unit (in S110 to S120) detects the occurrence of an event related to the vehicle or the peripheral infrastructure. When the occurrence of an event is detected by the event detection unit, a control instruction unit (in S130 to S160) generates a control instruction for providing a service suitable for user information and status information at the time of occurrence of the event by using a large-scale language model, and transmits the control instruction to at least one of the related devices.
This temperature measurement device (1) is used in an internal combustion engine which uses hydrogen gas as fuel. The temperature measurement device (1) includes a delivery pipe (2) and a temperature sensor (3). The delivery pipe (2) supplies fuel gas containing hydrogen gas to the fuel injection valve. The fuel injection valve injects and supplies the fuel gas to a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine. The temperature sensor (3) is attached to the delivery pipe (2) and measures the temperature of the fuel gas. Furthermore, the temperature sensor (3) has a connection part (31) for connecting to the delivery pipe (2). In an annular space (11) formed between the connection part (31) and the delivery pipe (2), an annular elastic member (4) is disposed in a state compressed by the connection part (31) and the delivery pipe (2). The filling rate n of the annular elastic member (4) with respect to the annular space (11) is 95% or less.
The present invention is provided with: a plurality of battery modules (210) in which a plurality of plate-shaped battery cells are stacked in the thickness direction of the battery cells, the battery modules (210) being provided in a direction intersecting the thickness direction of the battery cells; and an aggregate terminal (410) that is an end point of an electrical path in which the plurality of battery modules (210) are electrically connected in series. The aggregate terminal (410) extends in a direction along the thickness direction of the battery cells, and the tip of the aggregate terminal (410) protrudes further than the battery modules (210) in the thickness direction of the battery cells. By setting the position of the tip and the orientation of the aggregate terminal (410) in this way, an electrical device connected to the aggregate terminal (410) can be easily disposed relative to the battery pack (400) in the thickness direction of the battery cells.
H01M 50/296 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by terminals of battery packs
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
H01M 50/505 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising a single busbar
This battery pack is provided with battery cells (230) and comprises: a housing chamber wall (203) that serves as a wall of a housing chamber in which the battery cells (230) are housed; and a cooler (250) that is in contact with the outer surface of the housing chamber wall (203). The battery cells (230) are provided with cell terminals (231), and the cell terminals (231) are in contact with the inner surface of the housing chamber wall (203). The battery cells (230) are in contact with the cooler (250) via the housing chamber wall (203), and therefore the battery cells (230) are cooled by the cooler (250). The battery cells (230) are housed in the housing chamber, while the cooler (250) is outside the housing chamber. Therefore, even if the refrigerant flowing through the cooler (250) were to leak, the leaked refrigerant can be prevented from contacting the battery cells (230).
H01M 50/35 - Gas exhaust passages comprising elongated, tortuous or labyrinth-shaped exhaust passages
H01M 50/211 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for pouch cells
H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
H01M 50/291 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
H01M 50/367 - Internal gas exhaust passages forming part of the battery cover or caseDouble cover vent systems
The present invention is provided with: a battery module (210) in which a plurality of plate-shaped battery cells (230) are stacked in the thickness direction of the battery cells (230); and a frame member (190) that is disposed in the lateral direction of the battery cells (230) with respect to the battery module (210) and accommodates the battery module (210). The frame member (190) is provided with a restriction part (192) that faces the battery module (210) in the thickness direction of the battery cells (230) and restricts movement of the battery module (210) in the thickness direction of the battery cells (230).
H01M 50/291 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
An information processing device (1) for estimating the state of charge of a storage battery (62) provided to a moving body (60) comprises: a communication device (10) that is capable of communicating with a charger (50) for charging the moving body (60) and the storage battery (62); and a processor (20). The processor (20) executes: an information acquisition process for acquiring, via the communication device (10), movement information pertaining to the movement distance of the moving body (60) and charger information pertaining to the charger (50); and a state-of-charge estimation process for estimating the state of charge of the storage battery (62) on the basis of the acquired movement information and charger information.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
Provided is a driving assistance system, which has (a) processor(s) to assist in avoiding a collision with a physical entity during driving of a host vehicle. At least one processor of the driving assistance system is configured to execute: planning a driving trajectory (Td) of the host vehicle; and adjusting a front wheel steering angle (δf) and a rear wheel steering angle (δr) imparted from a steering actuator to a front wheel part and a rear wheel part, respectively, in the host vehicle to be in phase with a reference longitudinal direction (X), thereby controlling a braking posture of the host vehicle in accordance with the driving trajectory (Td) during an avoidance control period (Pc) for collision avoidance.
B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
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 10/184 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with wheel brakes
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
By performing a laser scan, which includes moving an irradiation position of a laser beam along a first direction while irradiating a surface of a machining target with the laser beam, for a plurality of times with changes in position within the surface in a second direction, a plurality of irradiation trajectory lines are formed along the second direction, the second direction being orthogonal to the first direction and defined along the surface, the irradiation trajectory lines being made of irradiation marks of the laser beam and linear along the first direction. In the single laser scan, the irradiation marks are formed at a plurality of irradiation positions by intermittently irradiating with a relative movement of the laser beam relative to the machining target along the first direction, and the irradiation marks formed by the irradiation with the laser beam that precedes are irradiated with the laser beam that follows.
B23K 26/53 - Working by transmitting the laser beam through or within the workpiece for modifying or reforming the material inside the workpiece, e.g. for producing break initiation cracks
B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
A housing is fixed to a vehicle. A pedal arm is provided at the housing to be rotatable about an axis within a predetermined angular range, and has a pedal operation part positioned at an upper side of the vehicle above the axis, which is a part stepped on by a driver. A covering member is provided at the pedal art and covers all or part of an area outside the housing, where the pedal arm rotates and operates, which is a front side of the vehicle, a right side in a vehicle width direction and a left side in the vehicle width direction, relative to a pedal operating area.
A rotor includes a rotor core and a plurality of magnets accommodated in each accommodation hole of the rotor core. The rotor core has a radial core thickness that is different on one side and the other side in a radial direction with the accommodation hole in between. The accommodation hole is formed surrounded by first side surfaces facing each other in a radial direction and second side surfaces facing each other in a circumferential direction. The magnet consists of two divided magnets arranged in the circumferential direction within the accommodation hole. The two divided magnets are biased in the radial direction so as to be close to the first side surface on a side having a thicker radial core thickness among both radial sides of the accommodation hole, and are biased so as to be close to the second side surface in the circumferential direction.
H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]
H02K 15/03 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets
H02K 15/12 - Impregnating, moulding insulation, heating or drying of windings, stators, rotors or machines
An organ-type pedal device includes a housing, a shaft, a pedal pad, and a sensor unit. The housing is attached to a vehicle body. The shaft is rotatably supported around a center of a shaft receiving portion provided in the housing as a rotation axis. The pedal pad is fixed to the shaft and rotates about a same rotation axis as the shaft. The pedal pad has a structure in which a portion to be stepped on by a driver is arranged above the rotation axis in a vertical direction when being mounted on the vehicle. The sensor unit has a rotating portion provided at the shaft and a signal output portion provided at the housing for outputting a signal corresponding to a phase of the rotating portion, and detects a rotation angle of the pedal pad and the shaft.
In a travel control apparatus, a frontal information acquisition unit acquires frontal information including a display cycle of one or more traffic lights ahead of the vehicle. A travel plan generation unit generates a passing travel plan in which the vehicle passes through the traffic light without needing to wait for the traffic light to change. A travel plan determination unit determines that travel control of the vehicle is performed using a stopping travel plan in which the vehicle is stopped to wait for the traffic light to change, instead of the passing travel plan, in response to vehicle speed control information included in the generated passing travel plan including a predetermined stopping travel recommendation condition. The stopping travel recommendation condition includes a vehicle speed equal to or less than a threshold vehicle speed continuing for a predetermined period of time or longer, or deceleration exceeding a deceleration threshold.
A diagnostic sensor includes a vibration sensor configured to output a vibration detection signal in response to vibration within a first detection frequency range, and a sound sensor configured to output a sound detection signal in response to sound in a space within a second detection frequency range, and a housing defining a housing space in which the vibration sensor and the sound sensor are housed. The second detection frequency range including frequency higher than the first detection frequency range. The housing has a facing surface that faces the mounting member when the diagnostic sensor is mounted on a mounting member, and the facing surface defines a through hole through which the sound is guided into the housing.
G01H 1/00 - Measuring vibrations in solids by using direct conduction to the detector
G01M 3/24 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
A network system switches a power supply between a high power state and a low power state. The network system includes a first ECU communicably connected to terminal devices and a second ECU communicably connected to the first ECU. The first ECU includes: a power switching circuit configured to switch a power supply to the second ECU between a power supply state and a power cutoff state; an off control circuit configured to, using the power switching circuit, switch the power supply to the second ECU from the power supply state to the power cutoff state in response to an instruction; and an on control circuit configured to, using the power switching circuit, switch the power supply to the second ECU from the power cutoff state to the power supply state in response to an instruction.
A verifier device in a remote attestation system is provided. The prover device transmits a measurement result in response to a measurement instruction from the verifier device, and the verifier device transmits an evidence collection instruction requesting evidence data in response to the measurement result from the prover device, and the prover device transmits the evidence data in response to the evidence collection instruction from the verifier device, and the verifier device requests additional evidence data. The verifier device is configured to determine an address specifying a position of the additional evidence data based on the evidence data; determine an acquisition range of the additional evidence data to be additionally collected based on the address; generate an additional evidence collection instruction including the acquisition range; transmit the additional evidence collection instruction to the prover device; and receive the additional evidence data from the prover device.
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
A power supply device that wirelessly transmits power includes: a DC power source; an inverter circuit connected to the DC power source; a resonance circuit connected to the inverter circuit and including a power transmission coil; sensors that detect a current value flowing through the circuits or a voltage value applied to the circuits; and a control device connected to the inverter circuit and the sensor. The control device controls, when causing the power supply device to wirelessly transmit power, the inverter circuit to convert a DC voltage supplied from the DC power source into an AC voltage and supply the AC voltage to the resonance circuit. The control device controls, when diagnosing a sensor abnormality, the inverter circuit to supply the DC voltage to the resonance circuit without converting the DC voltage into the AC voltage and diagnoses a sensor abnormality based on a present sensor detection value.
H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
B60L 53/122 - Circuits or methods for driving the primary coil, i.e. supplying electric power to the coil
H02H 7/122 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for convertersEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for rectifiers for static converters or rectifiers for inverters, i.e. DC/AC converters
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DATA UTILIZATION SYSTEM, CALCULATION SERVER, AND DATA UTILIZATION METHOD
A provider terminal generates a provider public key and a provider private key for use in encryption by homomorphic encryption and uses the provider public key to encrypt original data and generate encrypted original data. A calculation server (30) comprises: a first hash value registration unit (31A) that calculates a first hash value from the encrypted original data and registers the first hash value in a blockchain; a secret calculation unit (31C) that performs a secret calculation on the encrypted original data and generates calculation result data; a server decryption unit (31D) that decrypts the calculation result data by using the provider private key; and a re-encryption unit (31E) that re-encrypts the decrypted calculation result data by using a user public key and generates re-encrypted calculation result data. A user terminal generates a user public key and a user private key, verifies matching of hash values, and decrypts the re-encrypted calculation result data using the user private key.
G09C 1/00 - Apparatus or methods whereby a given sequence of signs, e.g. an intelligible text, is transformed into an unintelligible sequence of signs by transposing the signs or groups of signs or by replacing them by others according to a predetermined system
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
31.
SERVICE PROVIDING SYSTEM, EDGE APPARATUS, SERVER, SERVICE PROVIDING METHOD, AND PROGRAM
In the present invention, an information management unit acquires, regarding a vehicle and one or more devices other than the vehicle related to a user of the vehicle as related devices, user information which is related to the user of the vehicle and is possessed by the plurality of related devices, and situation information indicating the situation of the related devices or the user. An event detection unit (S110 to S120) detects occurrence of an event related to the vehicle or the user. When the event detection unit detects the occurrence of an event, a control instruction unit (S130 to S160) uses a large-scale language model to generate a control instruction for achieving a service suitable for the user information and the situation information at the time of the occurrence of the event, and transmits the control instruction to at least one of the related devices.
This determination device (31) for determining the airtightness of a battery pack (11) having a housing (50) that accommodates batteries (20, 21, 22) comprises: a determination unit (32) that acquires detection values from one or a plurality of internal sensors (44a, 45a, 46a, 47) for detecting physical quantities pertaining to the internal state of the housing, and determines the airtightness on the basis of the acquired detection values; and a notification unit (33) that notifies that there is no airtightness when the determination unit determines that there is no airtightness.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
A rotary electric machine (40) comprising: a stator (50) having a stator winding (52); a rotor (60) having a field winding (70); an excitation coil (52, 701); a transmission coil (92, 201, 211, 221, 231, 241, 91, 441, 451, 461, 95); and a reception coil (112, 301, 311, 321, 331, 341, 111, 541, 551, 561, 114). The excitation coil is provided on the stator or a fixed member (41) fixed to the stator. The transmission coil is provided on the rotor and is connected to the field winding. The reception coil is provided on the stator or on the fixed member, and is magnetically coupled to the transmission coil.
H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
An electronic device (100) comprises: a main board (20) having a semiconductor chip (26); heat dissipating fins (40) serving as a heat dissipating member; a die-cast frame (30); and a vapor chamber (50). The heat dissipating fins (40) have a heat-transfer surface portion (41) having a larger area than a chip area of the semiconductor chip (26), and dissipate heat transferred to the heat-transfer surface portion (41). The die-cast frame (30) has a frame bottom wall portion (31) positioned between the semiconductor chip (26) and the heat-transfer surface portion (41). The vapor chamber (50) is formed in the shape of a thin plate, is positioned between the frame bottom wall portion (31) and the heat-transfer surface portion (41), and effects surface diffusion of heat. The vapor chamber (50) is thermally connected to the frame bottom wall portion (31) by means of a frame-side heat conductor (60), and is thermally connected to the heat-transfer surface portion (41) by means of a fin-side heat conductor (70).
A contactless power supply system includes a mobile body and a power transmission apparatus. The mobile body includes a power reception apparatus, and transfers a work object from a first work site to a second work site. The power transmission apparatus is capable of supplying power to the power reception apparatus without contact in a state in which the mobile body is stopped at at least a scheduled stop position at which the mobile body is scheduled to stop within a movement path of the mobile body between the first work site and the second work site, or the mobile body is moving. The power reception apparatus includes at least a power reception coil provided on a side surface side of the mobile body.
A radar device includes: a plurality of transmission antennas; a plurality of reception antennas; a number Ns of transmission circuits connected to the transmission antennas and outputting a transmission signal; a number Nr of reception circuits connected to the reception antennas and acquiring a reception signal; a control unit configured to process the reception signal; and a housing unit configured to house the transmission antennas, the reception antennas, the transmission circuits, the reception circuits, and the control unit. Ns and Nr are each integers of 2 or more. The plurality of transmission antennas and the plurality of reception antennas are arranged such that there are included at least Ns+Nr−2 unique sets of virtual antennas, each being a set in which a combination of a transmission circuit and a reception circuit does not overlap with other sets.
G01K 7/22 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a non-linear resistance, e.g. thermistor
G01S 7/02 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
H01Q 1/42 - Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome
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PROCESSING SYSTEM, PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM THEREOF
A processing system includes at least one processor, which is configured to: acquire a required content of user service; acquire service capability information representing provision capabilities of the user service, which are associated with autonomous traveling devices waiting in a visual field area visually recognized by the user through a wearable terminal worn by the user; search for a target autonomous traveling device whose provision capability matches the required content among the provision capabilities represented by the service capability information for the respective autonomous traveling devices in the visual field area; display, in a superimposed manner, an XR enhanced image, which highlights the target autonomous traveling device, on the visual field area; and provide the user service by driving, within the visual field area, the target autonomous traveling device selected by the user in response to superimposed display of the XR enhanced image.
A manufacturing method of a semiconductor device includes forming an interposed film above a second conductivity type semiconductor layer, forming a shielding film containing metal above the interposed film, forming openings that penetrate through the shielding film, and forming first conductivity type columns and second conductivity type columns alternately and repeatedly arranged along at least one direction by implanting first conductivity type impurity ions into the second conductivity type semiconductor layer through the openings.
H10D 62/10 - Shapes, relative sizes or dispositions of the regions of the semiconductor bodiesShapes of the semiconductor bodies
H10D 62/832 - Semiconductor bodies, or regions thereof, of devices having potential barriers characterised by the materials being Group IV materials, e.g. B-doped Si or undoped Ge being Group IV materials comprising two or more elements, e.g. SiGe
The present invention provides a rotary electrical machine comprising: a stator which has a rotor that has a first magnet and a second magnet disposed so as to face each other in the axial direction, a core that is disposed between the first magnet and the second magnet, and a coil body that is provided around the core; and a stator fixation member to which the stator is fixed, wherein the core includes a plurality of tooth parts which are disposed at intervals in the circumferential direction and which each form a magnetic flux path between the first magnet side and the second magnet side and a circumferential direction connection part which connects the plurality of tooth parts in the circumferential direction on at least one of the radially outward side and the radially inward side of the plurality of tooth parts, and the circumferential direction connection part is fixed to the stator fixation member.
A motor comprises a stator and a rotor. The rotor has a magnet and a magnet support member. The axial thickness dimension of the radially outward portion of the magnet is set to be greater than the axial thickness dimension of the radially inward portion of the magnet. When the magnet is viewed from the inside in the radial direction, the magnetization direction in the magnet is directed from the stator side toward the magnet support member side as it goes from the magnetic pole center of the S pole to the inter-pole center side between the S pole and the N pole, and is directed from the magnet support member side toward the stator side as it goes from the inter-pole center between the S pole and the N pole to the magnetic pole center side of the N pole.
H02K 1/2798 - Rotors axially facing stators the rotor consisting of two or more circumferentially positioned magnets where both axial sides of the stator face a rotor
H02K 21/24 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets axially facing the armatures, e.g. hub-type cycle dynamos
In an internal combustion engine (1), a fuel containing hydrogen is supplied to a combustion chamber. A control unit (4) controls execution of the discharging of a spark plug (2) by controlling eletrification of an ignition coil (3). The control unit (4) performs control so as to execute normal discharging and waste discharging in a discharge gap (G). In normal discharging, the fuel in the combustion chamber is ignited. In waste discharging, energy remaining in the ignition coil (3) is released after normal discharging. The discharge energy in waste discharging is less than the discharge energy in normal discharging. The control unit (4) performs control so as to execute waste discharging from the time after normal discharging has been executed to the time fuel is supplied to the combustion chamber.
F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
F02P 3/045 - Layout of circuits for control of the dwell or anti-dwell time
F02P 11/02 - Preventing damage to engines or engine-driven gearing
F02P 15/10 - Electric spark ignition having characteristics not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups having continuous electric sparks
42.
OBJECT RECOGNITION DEVICE, RECOGNITION SYSTEM, OBJECT RECOGNITION METHOD, AND OBJECT RECOGNITION PROGRAM
In this object recognition device for recognizing, by using an observation sensor for which an observation visual field has been fixed, an object in the observation visual field, a processor is configured so as to: read, from a memory, map data (Dm) in which mapping has been performed using point cloud information obtained by observing the inside of the observation visual field in the past by using the observation sensor; acquire observation data (Ds) that has been built using the point cloud information obtained by observing the inside of the observation visual field by using the observation sensor; monitor a distribution difference (ΔD) in point cloud information between the observation data (Ds) and the map data (Dm); and output, to the map data (Dm) and as an object that has not been registered, recognition data (Dc) representing an unregistered object recognized in association with the distribution difference (ΔD).
This illumination structure for illuminating an operation unit of an operation device receiving an operation from an operator is provided with a panel having the operation unit installed in an outer peripheral region thereof, a light emitting source disposed inside a housing of the operation device, a light guide member disposed inside the housing, and a step part provided so as to be contiguous with at least a portion of the outer peripheral region, the step part including a recessed surface provided, in a front view, at a deeper position relative to a surface of the outer peripheral region, and a lateral face connecting the surface to the recessed surface. The light guide member guides light emitted by the light emitting source to the outside of the housing, from a lateral face part positioned on the lateral face.
A terminal apparatus is configured to receive, from a base station apparatus, a radio resource control (RRC) message including information for configuring an identifier of a logical channel group (LCG) to which a logical channel (LCH) belongs, and information for indicating a threshold for triggering a delay status report (DSR), trigger the DSR in a case where remaining time with respect to an earliest time limit for a certain data becomes below the threshold and the DSR for the certain data is not transmitted, and transmit the DSR or a scheduling request (SR).
An electric power converter includes a casing that defines first and second chambers separated by a partition wall. Semiconductor devices in the first chamber form a power conversion circuit and are electrically connected to a smoothing capacitor positioned in the first chamber. A noise filter is disposed in the second chamber and is electrically connected to the smoothing capacitor. The partition wall includes a cooling passage that permits flow of cooling water. A connecting busbar extends between the first and second chambers as part of a power path that links a terminal of the noise filter and terminals of the semiconductor devices. The connecting busbar includes a through portion that extends between the chambers within the casing and penetrates the partition wall.
H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
46.
TRAVELING CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE AND TRAVELING CONTROL PROGRAM THEREOF
A traveling control apparatus for a vehicle that travels by transmitting force of a driving motor to tires is provided, including: a relaxation length calculation unit that calculates a relaxation length of the tires in a longitudinal direction as a moving distance required until a lateral force reaches a steady-state value when a slip angle is present in the tires; and a slip rate calculation unit that divides a deviation length of a deformation of the tires in the longitudinal direction, by the relaxation length calculated at the relaxation length calculation unit, thereby calculating a slip rate indicating a degree of slip between the tires and a road surface.
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
B60W 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
47.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RANGING WITH CHANNEL SOUNDING
A system and method to determine a range between a first device (e.g., an object device) and a second device (e.g., a remote device) based on a characteristic of phase determined with respect to transmissions from a first device to the second device, and optionally a return transmission from the second device back to the first device.
G01S 13/84 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systemsAnalogous systems wherein continuous-type signals are transmitted for distance determination by phase measurement
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
G01S 13/82 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systemsAnalogous systems wherein continuous-type signals are transmitted
An optical device includes a light guide and a holding member to constitute a light guide unit having a corner and a corner extended outer surface. The corner extended outer surface includes a curved surface that has a radius of curvature of a predetermined standard value or more. A louver is arranged such that an imaginary spherical shape is spaced apart from prisms of the light guide in a state where the imaginary spherical shape is closest to the prisms while being in contact with the louver and the corner extended outer surface without intersecting with blades of the louver.
An electromagnetic wave absorber includes: a first member to transmit an electromagnetic wave incident from one side in a predetermined direction; a dielectric disposed on the other side of the first member in the predetermined direction; and a second member disposed on the other side of the dielectric in the predetermined direction. The second member has an inclined surface to retroreflect the electromagnetic wave transmitted through the dielectric. A normal direction of the inclined surface is inclined with respect to the predetermined direction. The dielectric attenuates the electromagnetic wave in a state where the electromagnetic wave is multi-reflected to resonate between the inclined surface and the first member.
In an image data control apparatus, an image data generator generates image data using external light received thereby. A processing unit is configured to process the image data. A determiner determines whether to request transmission of the image data to the processing unit. A transmitter transmits the image data to the processing unit upon the determiner determining to request transmission of the image data to the processing unit, and transmits alternative image data in place of the image data to the processing unit upon the determiner determining not to request transmission of the image data to the processing unit.
A coil used in a stator of a motor has an electrification portion that generates a rotating magnetic field when electrified. The electrification portion is formed by melting and solidifying an electrically conductive powder material. The electrification portion is continuously wound radially inwardly at a radially outer end, and is continuously wound radially outwardly at a radially inner end. The electrification portion is configured to be stacked in the axial direction and to have a gap in the axial direction.
A system (10) comprises a plurality of modules (100, 200, 300) having: positive electrode connection parts (101, 201, 301) connectable to the positive electrode terminals of electricity storage units (103, 203, 303); negative electrode connection parts (102, 202, 302) connectable to the negative electrode terminals of the electricity storage units; and power converters (110, 210, 310). A secondary-side circuit (130) of each power converter allows current to flow from second low-potential-side terminals (112L, 212L, 312L) to second high-potential-side terminals (112H, 212H, 312H) and prevents current from flowing from the second high-potential-side terminals to the second low-potential-side terminals.
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
H02H 7/18 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for batteriesEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for accumulators
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02M 3/28 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC
This fuel injection valve (10) comprises: a main body part (11) having a fuel passage (15) and an injection hole (17); an outward-opening needle valve (20) that closes the injection hole from the outside; a fixed core (31) fixed to the main body part; a movable core (32) that is attracted to the fixed core as a driving magnetic flux is generated, and that opens the needle valve against the biasing force of a biasing member; and a stopper (40) that is provided so that an axial end part on the tip side faces a position away from a nozzle, and that can reciprocate in the axial direction integrally with the needle valve. In the fuel injection valve, the stopper abuts against the nozzle before the movable core abuts against the fixed core after the movable core starts to move due to the driving magnetic flux, and the maximum lift amount of the needle valve is regulated by the abutment of the stopper.
F02M 61/04 - Fuel injectors not provided for in groups or having valves
F02M 61/06 - Fuel injectors not provided for in groups or having valves the valves being furnished at seated ends with pintle- or plug-shaped extensions
F02M 61/08 - Fuel injectors not provided for in groups or having valves the valves opening in direction of fuel flow
F02M 61/14 - Arrangements of injectors with respect to enginesMounting of injectors
54.
VIDEO PROCESSING DEVICE AND VIDEO PROCESSING METHOD
This video processing device comprises: a processor that generates a video for displaying on a display; and a reception unit that receives an operation of a user. When drawing each frame of the video so that a vertical line object having a width of two pixels included in each of the frames moves in a horizontal direction according to the operation of the user received by the reception unit, the processor generates the video by drawing each of the frames so that pixels on the left side of the object are drawn only as odd-numbered pixels as counted from the left end of each frame.
G09G 3/20 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix
G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
G09G 5/02 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the way in which colour is displayed
G09G 5/38 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual graphic patterns using a bit-mapped memory with means for controlling the display position
A parking assistance device includes: an information acquiring unit configured to acquire surrounding condition information from a sensor; a parking area determining unit configured to determine, in a front position or in an approach route reaching the front position, whether a target parking area is a specific parking area; a turn-around area specifying unit configured to specify turn-around areas in an area containing the approach route using the surrounding condition information, in response to the target parking area being determined as the specific parking area; an operation assisting unit configured to assist a first operation as an operation of a vehicle for reaching the turn-around area; and a parking assisting unit configured to assist a reversing operation of the vehicle using the turn-around area and parks the vehicle having changed in the direction into the target parking area.
A propulsion system includes a propulsion device and a flight control device. The propulsion device includes a motor. The motor includes a rotor magnet. The flight control device acquires a motor temperature. The flight control device acquires a motor current. The flight control device performs management processing for managing demagnetization of the rotor magnet using driving information such as the motor temperature and the motor current. The management processing includes processing of determining whether a state of the motor is in an abnormal region, a demagnetization region, or a general region. In the management processing, the motor current is limited according to which region the state of the motor is in.
An application programing interface management system comprises: a server; and an in-vehicle application programing interface management device. The server stores attribute information that associates a data attribute of vehicle data of each vehicle with a vehicle attribute that identifies a vehicle having the data attribute, stores the vehicle attribute of each vehicle, selects the data attribute valid for each vehicle, and provides the data attribute to the application programing interface management device. The application programing interface management device stores the data attribute that is valid and provided from the server, and selects the vehicle data used by an application program installed in the vehicle, and provides the vehicle data to the application program.
A brake pedal device includes a pedal pad rotatable about an axis when stepped on by a driver, and a reaction force generation mechanism generating a reaction force to the pedal pad according to a stepping amount of the pedal pad. The pedal pad includes a pedal base portion extending away from an axis side end to another end, and a pedal operation portion attached to the pedal base portion and stepped on by the driver. The pedal operation portion protrudes toward a pedal return side in a rotation direction about the axis with respect to the pedal base portion, and a surface of the pedal operation portion has a plane portion that is configured as a flat surface and is stepped on by the driver, so that the reaction force generated by the reaction force generation mechanism acts on the pedal pad in a direction piercing the plane portion.
A cleaning device includes a position estimation unit configured to estimate a position of the cleaning device, a control unit configured to control the cleaning device so as to autonomously travel and clean a floor surface within a cleaning area based on the position estimated by the position estimation unit, and a cleaning effect determination unit configured to determine a cleaning effect for each small area within the cleaning area based on images of the floor surface before and after cleaning. The control unit is configured to, in response to the cleaning effect determination unit determining that dirt on the floor surface has been aggravated, control the cleaning device to cease travel and suspend cleaning in the small area subjected to determination of the cleaning effect.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
An electric apparatus includes: a first stacked body in which a first semiconductor chip having a first switch is stacked on a first mounting portion; a second stacked body in which a second semiconductor chip having a second switch is stacked on a second mounting portion; a temperature sensor provided in the first stacked body to detect a temperature of the first switch; and a current sensor provided in the second stacked body to detect a current flowing through the second switch. The second stacked body has a heat dissipation property higher than that of the first stacked body.
An electret is made by subjecting a composite oxide containing two or more metal elements to a polarization treatment. The composite oxide is a crystalline or non-crystalline oxide containing two different trivalent metal elements A and B, and has a basic composition represented by composition formula A3B5O12. The composite oxide has a band gap energy of 3 eV or more. The metal element A includes at least one element selected from trivalent rare earth elements, and the metal element B includes at least one element selected from trivalent typical elements.
A motor control device includes: a memory configured to store a phase advance angle map in which a phase advance angle map value and a load factor of a motor are associated in advance; a phase advance angle setting unit configured to calculate a load factor of the motor at a motor application voltage that is a voltage to be applied to the motor and set a phase advance angle calculated on the basis of a phase advance angle map value and the motor application voltage; and a PWM drive control unit configured to control the motor at the set phase advance angle. The phase advance angle map value is obtained from the phase advance angle map using the calculated load factor.
A power transmission coil unit includes a power transmission coil and a power supply member electrically connected to a power source and power transmission coil. The power supply member is provided with a first metal sheet and second metal sheet insulated through an insulating layer and is configured so that when electric power has been supplied from the power source, current flows through one of the first metal sheet or second metal sheet to the power transmission coil and the current flowing through the power transmission coil is returned through the other of the first metal sheet or second metal sheet to the power source and configured so that the direction of the current flowing through the first metal sheet and the direction of the current flowing through the second metal sheet become opposite.
A method and system for generating virtual pedestrian-vehicle interaction data includes generating a virtual reality environment in virtual reality device, generating a scenario in the virtual reality environment, the scenario comprising virtual vehicle movements, displaying the scenario in a virtual reality device, storing virtual reality movements relative to the scenario, the virtual reality movements comprising at least a yaw movement, communicating the virtual vehicle movements to a simulator controller, communicating the virtual vehicle movements to the simulator controller, associating the virtual reality movements, the virtual vehicle movements and the scenario to form pedestrian-vehicle data, and training an autonomous vehicle system using the pedestrian-vehicle data.
A vehicle control device (300) comprises: a reference target torque estimation unit (302) that estimates, on the basis of vehicle information, a reference target torque for causing a following vehicle (100) following a preceding vehicle to travel when the traveling state of the following vehicle meets a specific criterion; and a target inter-vehicle distance calculation unit (303) that, when the inter-vehicle distance from the preceding vehicle to the following vehicle is changed on the basis of the reference target torque, calculates, as a target inter-vehicle distance, a corresponding inter-vehicle distance, which corresponds to a value within a specific range including the minimum value among the actual values of torque generated on the basis of the reference target torque.
B60W 30/16 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
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
This heat transfer device comprises a first adsorbent (31) and a second adsorbent (32). The first adsorbent (31) and the second adsorbent (32) generate heat by adsorption of a medium to be adsorbed, and absorb heat by desorption of the adsorbed medium. The adsorbed medium desorbed from one adsorbent among the first adsorbent (31) and the second adsorbent (32) is adsorbed by the other adsorbent. By heating the first adsorbent (31) from the outside, the adsorbed medium desorbed from the first adsorbent (31) is adsorbed by the second adsorbent (32), and the adsorption heat at such time is extracted as warm heat. By cooling the first adsorbent (31) from the outside, the medium to be adsorbed is adsorbed by the first adsorbent (31), the adsorbed medium is desorbed from the second adsorbent (32), and the desorption heat at such time is extracted as cold heat.
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
F28F 23/00 - Features relating to the use of intermediate heat-exchange materials, e.g. selection of compositions
A verifier device (200) in a remote attestation system including a prover device and a verifier device is provided. The verifier device includes: an evidence data reception unit (209) configured to receive evidence data, which is software, from a prover device that places and executes the software in a memory; a master storage unit (201) configured to store master software, which is a copy of the software; a difference extraction unit (211) configured to extract a difference between the evidence data received and the master software; a cause determination unit (213) configured to determine a cause of modification of the software based on the difference; and a cause information output unit (214) configured to output cause information indicating the cause determined.
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
A heat pump function assembly (101 to 101c) into which constituent components constituting a heat pump cycle device (1, 1c) are integrated comprises a refrigerant flow path part (200, 500), a heat medium flow path part (400, 700), and a heat exchange part (300, 600). At least two of the refrigerant flow path part (200, 500), the heat medium flow path part (400, 700), and the heat exchange part (300, 600) are integrally formed by laminating a plurality of plate-like members (210,..., 640). The heat exchange part (300, 600) is disposed so as to be sandwiched between the refrigerant flow path part (200, 500) and the heat medium flow path part (400, 700). Attachment parts (218a,..., 518e) for fixing another constituent component are formed in at least one of the refrigerant flow path part (200, 500) and the heat medium flow path part (400, 700).
The present invention comprises: a DC-DC conversion unit (101); a first FET (11) disposed upstream of the DC-DC conversion unit; and an OVP control unit (23) that controls the ON/OFF of the first FET. The DC-DC conversion unit includes a second FET (12) as a high-side switch, a third FET (13) as a low-side switch, an inductor (14), and a DC-DC control unit (19). The OVP control unit, after setting the first FET to ON so that a current flows through the high-side switch, monitors an output voltage of the DC-DC conversion unit. The OVP control unit, in response to the output voltage of the DC-DC conversion unit exceeding a protection threshold, starts temporary control including switching of the first FET.
H02M 3/155 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
70.
MULTILEVEL INVERTER AND MULTILEVEL INVERTER DEVICE
A multilevel inverter (24) inputs a multilevel voltage formed on the basis of voltages output from a plurality of batteries (26a to 26f) connected in series, and switches an output voltage to any one of the multilevel voltages. The multilevel inverter (24) is provided with: a plurality of high-voltage-side switches (Su1, Su2, Sv1, Sv2, Sw1, Sw2, S1, S3, S5, S7) connected in series, which receive a total voltage obtained by summing the voltages of the plurality of batteries, and switch between the output and cut-off of the total voltage; and a plurality of changeover switches (41 to 46) that switch a voltage input to the plurality of high-voltage-side switches to any one voltage, among voltages output from end points and connection points (CP, CP1 to CP3) of the plurality of batteries, which is lower than the total voltage and higher than 0.
H02M 7/48 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
An electromagnetic relay (1) comprises a contact part (2) and an electromagnet part (3). The electromagnet part (3) is an electromagnet device. In an off state of the electromagnet part (3), a movable element core (33) is at the illustrated base position. In an on state, the electromagnet part (3) moves the movable element core (33) in a first direction (AD1). The electromagnetic relay (1) has a magnetic bias device (8). The magnetic bias device (8) attracts the movable element core (33) in a second direction (AD2) with the magnetic force of a permanent magnet (81). The magnetic bias device (8) applies a biasing force to the movable element core (33) most strongly at the base position of the movable element core (33). However, as the movable element core (33) moves in the first direction AD1, the biasing force is rapidly lost. The magnetic bias device (8) suppresses incorrect behavior in an off state.
A rotary electric machine unit (10-12) comprises a rotary electric machine (20), electric circuit parts (30, 40), and a housing (15). The electric circuit parts (30, 40) have a circuit board (32) on which electronic components related to drive control of the rotary electric machine (20) are mounted, and a battery connection part (35) connected to the battery (50), the electric circuit parts (30, 40) being provided on one axial-direction side of the rotary electric machine (20). The housing (15) has a rotary electric machine housing (16) that accommodates the rotary electric machine (20), and a circuit housing (17) that accommodates the circuit board (32). The area of the circuit board is greater than a projected area obtained by projecting a cylindrical portion of the rotary electric machine housing (16) in the axial direction. The battery connection part (35) is provided so as to protrude outward from an outer peripheral wall (171) of the circuit housing (17).
A scanner component (1) for a distance measurement device comprises: a rotary shaft (15); a reflective member (20); one or more first magnetic assemblies (41, 41a, 41b); and one or more second magnetic assemblies (42, 42a, 42b). The reflective member is coupled to the rotary shaft, has a reflective surface (23) intersecting a plane perpendicular to the rotary shaft, and is configured such that the reflective surface is capable of reciprocating between a first return point (B1) and a second return point (B2) along a circumferential direction (B) of the rotary shaft in accordance with the rotation of the rotary shaft. The first magnetic assemblies are arranged on the reflective member and displaced in the circumferential direction in accordance with the reciprocation of the reflective surface. When the reflective surface is displaced to the first return point, the second magnetic assemblies generate, with respect to the first magnetic assemblies, a repulsive force acting in a direction in which the reflective surface is directed toward the second return point.
CENTRAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY (Japan)
Inventor
Nishijima, Haruyuki
Kami, Yuichi
Inaba, Atsushi
Higashi, Tomohiro
Zhang, Li
Saikawa, Michiyuki
Abstract
An air conditioning device includes a circuit switching valve that switches to a circuit in which a refrigerant circulates in an order of a heater, a refrigerant-air heat exchanger, a pressure reducer, a refrigerant-outside air heat exchanger, and a suction port of the compressor in a desorption heating mode in which heating of an air-conditioning target space is performed and moisture is desorbed from an adsorber. The circuit switching valve switches to a circuit in which the refrigerant circulates in an order of the heater, the pressure reducer, the refrigerant-outside air heat exchanger, and the suction port of the compressor, bypassing the refrigerant-air heat exchanger, in an adsorption heating mode in which the heating of the air-conditioning target space is performed and moisture is adsorbed by the adsorber. The air blower blows inside air as the blown air toward the refrigerant-air heat exchanger in the adsorption heating mode.
F24F 1/0373 - Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing characterised by heating arrangements
F24F 1/0326 - Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing characterised by the arrangement of refrigerant piping outside the heat exchanger within the unit casing
A power conversion device is disclosed, comprising a capacitor device positioned between an electrical component and a switch module. The capacitor device includes capacitor elements aligned in a direction different from a width direction, specifically along an arrangement direction of the electrical component and the switch module. Each capacitor element has a first electrode and a second electrode on end faces separated in the width direction. A high-potential busbar electrically connects first electrodes, the electrical component, and the switch module, while a low-potential busbar electrically connects second electrodes, the electrical component, and the switch module. High-potential and low-potential busbars are arranged to overlap the capacitor elements in a plate thickness direction. High-potential and low-potential busbars each have a first portion and a second portion, with their respective positions in the plate thickness direction specified relative to the capacitor elements.
H01G 4/40 - Structural combinations of fixed capacitors with other electric elements not covered by this subclass, the structure mainly consisting of a capacitor, e.g. RC combinations
H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
76.
CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL PROGRAM FOR ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE SYSTEM
A control device is applied to a rotary electric machine system including a rotary electric machine having polyphase winding and an inverter that adjusts the phase current of each phase in the winding, and performs power control of the rotary electric machine using the inverter. The control device includes a current setting unit that sets phase current command values for each phase of the winding based on an electrical angle of the rotary electric machine and a d-axis current command value and a q-axis current command value of the rotary electric machine, a current control unit that controls the phase current flowing through each phase based on the phase current command values set by the current setting unit, and a determination unit that determines whether a heat generation request is present in the rotary electric machine system. When it is determined that a heat generation request is present and the rotary electric machine is in a rotational stop state, the current setting unit sets an AC d-axis current as the d-axis current command value in order to pass a phase current that alternates on both positive and negative sides through each phase of the winding, and sets a phase current command value based on the AC d-axis current.
H02P 21/22 - Current control, e.g. using a current control loop
B60L 15/02 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit
H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
An ignition coil includes a joint part that is formed of a tubular elastic body. The join part has a distal end mounted to an ignition plug arranged in a plug hole having a bend, and a proximal end mounted to a coil main body part arranged at a proximal-side entrance part of the plug hole which has a greater inner diameter than the bend. On an outer circumferential surface of a main tubular portion opposed to the bend, there are formed first ribs each extending along an axis of the joint part. On an outer circumferential surface of a proximal-side tubular portion, there are formed second ribs each extending along the axis of the joint part. When viewed along the axis of the joint part, a maximum value of a first rib diameter and a maximum value of a second rib diameter satisfy the relationship of d2 > d1.
A control device is applied to a motor system including a motor having polyphase windings and an inverter that adjusts a phase-current in a winding of each phase by turning on and off a plurality of switches. Each switch being a semiconductor switching device. The control device controls each of the plurality of switches. The control device includes: a determination unit configured to determine whether there is a heat generation request in motor system, and a switch control unit configured to turn on and off the plurality of switches respectively. When it is determined that there is heat generation request, switch control unit causes at least one of: (1) a transition time for turning on each of the plurality of switches; and (2) a transition time for turning off each of the plurality of switches, to be longer than when it is determined that there is no heat generation request.
H02P 29/60 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive
H02P 27/14 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation with three or more levels of voltage
A wireless power supply apparatus includes a power transmission resonant circuit, a switching circuit, and a unit-control unit that controls the switching circuit. The unit-control unit performs at least either of a first abnormality determination process for determining whether the wireless power supply apparatus is abnormal using a first detection value detected by a detecting unit in a non-resonant state, and a second abnormality determination process for determining whether the wireless power supply apparatus is abnormal using a second detection value detected by the detecting unit in a resonant state.
H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
B60L 53/122 - Circuits or methods for driving the primary coil, i.e. supplying electric power to the coil
B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
H02J 50/60 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power responsive to the presence of foreign objects, e.g. detection of living beings
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
80.
DELIVERY SUPPORT DEVICE AND DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVER
A delivery support device supports a delivery person in a task of delivering a delivery item to a delivery destination. The delivery support device analyzes voice data of conversation between the delivery person and a customer of the delivery destination or utterance of the delivery person when the delivery item is delivered, and recognizes that delivery of the delivery item is complete. Further, when recognizing that the delivery of the delivery item is complete, a delivery completion notification is sent to a predetermined notification target, such as a server.
A security function management device is configured to manage execution of a first function, by acquiring a resource requirement, which is an amount of resource required by a second function different from the first function. A usage degree of the second function is acquired. When an attack is detected and execution of the first function is necessary, it is determined whether the resource will be insufficient when executing the first function, based on the resource requirement of the second function. The second function is selected for releasing the resource currently being consumed based on the usage degree and the resource requirement when it is determined that the resource is insufficient. The security function management device outputs an instruction to execute the first function and an instruction to release the resource currently consumed by the second function.
A parking assistance device includes a route setting unit configured to set a target route by using a detection result of a sensor device, a control region setting unit configured to set a first control region and a second control region along the target route, and a driving control unit. The first control region is larger than the second control region. A center of the first control region is positioned farther from the vehicle than a center of the second control region. The driving control unit is configured to control driving of the vehicle such that a vehicle speed is kept at or below a threshold speed when an obstacle is detected within the first control region, and to control driving of the vehicle such that the vehicle is brought to a stop at a predefined deceleration when an obstacle is detected within the second control region.
This stator (10) comprises a stator core (24), an insulator (16) for insulating the stator core, and a coil winding section (18) that is wound around the stator core with the insulator interposed therebetween. A ventilation path (56) extending in the axial direction of the stator core is formed between the stator core and the coil winding section.
H02K 3/24 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors with channels or ducts for cooling medium between the conductors
H02K 1/20 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
H02K 3/46 - Fastening of windings on the stator or rotor structure
H02K 9/02 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by ambient air flowing through the machine
84.
VERIFIER DEVICE, VERIFICATION METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING VERIFICATION PROGRAM, AND REMOTE ATTESTATION SYSTEM
The verifier device (200, 250) is configured to receive dynamic data or a measurement value calculated using the dynamic data from the prover device that places and executes a software in a memory, the software including the dynamic data whose content changes, receive basic data from the prover device, the basic data being capable of estimating the dynamic data that should originally be placed in the memory, store master dynamic data, whose data content changes, and which is included in master software that is a copy of the software, and master basic data, which is capable of estimating the master dynamic data, in association with each other, and verify the dynamic data or the measurement value using the master dynamic data associated with the master basic data corresponding to the basic data to output a verification result.
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
A thermoelectric element (110) includes a heat-diffusing portion (150) that generates a temperature gradient between a first electrode (112) and a second electrode (113) of a thermoelectric material (111) by applying heat conducted from a heat source (200) to the thermoelectric material. The heat-diffusing portion is thermally connected to a first region (119) of the outer surface (114) of the thermoelectric material and a second region (120) different from the first region, and applies the heat from the heat source to the thermoelectric material via the first region and the second region. The first region and the second region are provided on the outer surface such that a first straight line in a direction perpendicular to the outer surface in the first region and a second straight line in a direction perpendicular to the outer surface in the second region intersect.
H10N 10/13 - Thermoelectric devices comprising a junction of dissimilar materials, i.e. devices exhibiting Seebeck or Peltier effects operating with only the Peltier or Seebeck effects characterised by the heat-exchanging means at the junction
H02N 11/00 - Generators or motors not provided for elsewhereAlleged perpetua mobilia obtained by electric or magnetic means
H10N 10/17 - Thermoelectric devices comprising a junction of dissimilar materials, i.e. devices exhibiting Seebeck or Peltier effects operating with only the Peltier or Seebeck effects characterised by the structure or configuration of the cell or thermocouple forming the device
86.
ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE CONTROL DEVICE, ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE CONTROL METHOD, AND ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE CONTROL PROGRAM
A rotary electric machine control device (42, 43) that controls a rotary electric machine (30) driven by an internal combustion engine (20) comprises: a vibration damping torque calculating unit (55) that calculates a vibration damping torque for reducing torque pulsation generated by the internal combustion engine being driven; an extracting unit (57) that extracts frequency components included in a fluctuation waveform of the rotational speed of the rotary electric machine; a correction torque calculating unit (58 to 60) that calculates a correction torque on the basis of an excess amount by which each frequency component extracted by the extracting unit exceeds a reference value, set in advance, corresponding to each frequency component; and a command value calculating unit (54, 56) that calculates a torque command value for the rotary electric machine, taking into account the vibration damping torque calculated by the vibration damping torque calculating unit and the correction torque calculated by the correction torque calculating unit.
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
H02P 21/06 - Rotor flux based control involving the use of rotor position or rotor speed sensors
H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
A pedal arm (3) is supported so as to be rotatable on a predetermined rotation axis (CL) with respect to a housing (2), and is operated as being stepped on by a driver. A reaction force generation mechanism (4) applies, to the pedal arm (3), a reaction force against a stepping force of the driver acting on the pedal arm (3). A hysteresis generation mechanism (5) is a separate mechanism independent of the reaction force generation mechanism (4), and has a sliding member (50) and a biasing member (60). The sliding member (50) slides against a sliding surface (SS) of the housing (2), a housing-side component (29) fixed to the housing (2), the pedal arm (3), or a part of a pedal-side component (80) moving together with the pedal arm (3). The biasing member (60) biases the sliding member (50) toward the sliding surface (SS) in a direction parallel to the rotation axis (CL) of the pedal arm (3).
G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum positionProviding feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
This valve device used in a fluid circuit (60) comprises a housing (10), a valve body (20), and a communication passage (30). The housing has a plurality of ports (P1 to P18, P20 to P24) through which a fluid flows in and flows out. The valve body has a plurality of valve flow paths (24, 201, 202, 241 to 246, V1 to V14) capable of communicating with the plurality of ports in the housing, and can switch the communication state between the plurality of ports and the plurality of valve flow paths to make the fluid circuit into a plurality of closed circuits. The communication passage communicates a valve flow path or port forming a predetermined closed circuit with a valve flow path or port forming another closed circuit when the valve body makes the fluid circuit into a plurality of closed circuits.
F16K 11/08 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks
F16K 11/083 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with tapered plug
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
F16K 11/087 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with spherical plug
89.
VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND VEHICLE CONTROL PROGRAM
This vehicle control device comprises: a driver ascertaining part (32) that ascertains the state of a driver of a host vehicle on the basis of information from a driver monitor (18) installed in the host vehicle; a control determination part (35) that detects an abnormal response of the driver on the basis of driver information from the driver ascertaining part and determines execution of vehicle control in accordance with the abnormal response; and execution parts (34, 39) that execute the vehicle control determined by the control determination part. The vehicle control is at least one from among speed control, steering control, guidance provided to an occupant, notification to the surroundings of the host vehicle, correction of an operation by the driver, and travel resumption assistance.
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
B60W 50/12 - Limiting control by the driver depending on vehicle state, e.g. interlocking means for the control input for preventing unsafe operation
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
38 - Telecommunications services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
batteries, electric; computer programs; computer peripheral devices; wattmeters; computers. business management; analysis of market research; providing information relating to business management; business consultancy and advisory services; updating and maintenance of data in computer databases; compilation of data in computer databases. providing online forums; providing communications via computer terminals; providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network. computer software design, computer programming, or maintenance of computer software; monitoring of computer system operation by remote access; creating and maintaining websites for others; research and development of new products for others.
91.
VERIFIER DEVICE, VERIFICATION METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING VERIFICATION PROGRAM, AND REMOTE ATTESTATION SYSTEM
A verifier device in a remote attestation system including a prover device and a verifier device is provided. The verifier device includes: an evidence data reception unit configured to receive evidence data, which is software, from a prover device that places and executes the software in a memory; a master storage unit configured to store master software, which is a copy of the software; a difference extraction unit configured to extract a difference between the evidence data received and the master software; a cause determination unit configured to determine a cause of modification of the software based on the difference; and a cause information output unit configured to output cause information indicating the cause determined.
The verifier device is configured to receive dynamic data or a measurement value calculated using the dynamic data from the prover device that places and executes a software in a memory, the software including the dynamic data whose content changes, receive basic data from the prover device, the basic data being capable of estimating the dynamic data that should originally be placed in the memory, store master dynamic data, whose data content changes, and which is included in master software that is a copy of the software, and master basic data, which is capable of estimating the master dynamic data, in association with each other, and verify the dynamic data or the measurement value using the master dynamic data associated with the master basic data corresponding to the basic data to output a verification result.
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
A leak detection system for a coolant system includes a coolant reservoir including a coolant holding portion configured to store coolant for the coolant system and a gas holding portion, a reservoir inlet fluidically connected to the gas holding portion, a reservoir outlet fluidically connected to the coolant holding portion, and a pressure relief valve including a coolant inlet portion fluidically connected to the coolant holding portion and a pressure relief outlet. The pressure relief valve is configured to respond to pressure in the gas holding portion to vent coolant from the coolant holding portion through the pressure relief outlet without venting gas from the gas holding portion.
An in-vehicle network system, a relay node, or an activation message transfer method causes an end node to transition from a sleep state to a wake-up state when an activation condition is satisfied and transmit an activation message including activation request information indicating an activation cluster, causes the end node to transition from the sleep state to the wake-up state when receiving the activation message, generates integration activation request information and an integration activation message, and transfers the integration activation message.
An in-vehicle network system includes at least one upper control device and lower control devices. The upper control device is configured to turn on and off at least one relay circuit provided in a power supply line, and to receive a network management message, instruct to turn on the relay circuit provided in the power supply line of the lower control device, and supply power to the lower control device. The at least one relay circuit is connected to at least two of the lower control devices. The upper control device instructs to turn on the relay circuit to which the at least two of the lower control devices are connected.
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
96.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE DEVICE, DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE METHOD
A driver assistance device includes a map generation unit, a localizer, and a controller. The map generation unit uses a coordinate position of a first vehicle and surrounding information representing a target present around the first vehicle, as detected by a surrounding monitoring sensor installed in the first vehicle, to generate map information containing a coordinate position of a road. The localizer works to determine a predicted travel position that is a coordinate position to which the first vehicle is expected to travel to. The controller uses generated map information that is the map information generated by the map generation unit to perform a driver assistance task for the first vehicle moving toward the predicted travel position. When the generated map information containing the predicted travel position is determined to be unusable, the controller uses external map information that is map information obtained from outside the first vehicle and contains the predicted travel position in performing the driver assistance task for the first vehicle. This structure ensures the stability in achieving driver assistance for the first vehicle even when the generated map information is unusable.
A radar device includes a plurality of transmission antennas, a plurality of reception antennas, a number Ns of transmission circuits connected to the transmission antennas and configured to output a transmission signal, a number Nr of reception circuits connected to the reception antennas and configured to acquire reception signals, a control unit configured to process the reception signals, and a housing unit configured to house the transmission antennas, the reception antennas, the transmission circuits, the reception circuits, and the control unit. The control unit is configured to acquire error information relating to at least one of the phase difference and amplitude difference of the reception signals corresponding to a wiring length difference between the virtual antennas, and estimate temperature information related to internal temperature of the housing unit according to the error information.
A vehicle controller is adapted to a host vehicle having a driving control function that supports or substitutes for a driver in a driving operation of the host vehicle. The vehicle controller includes at least one of (i) a circuit and (ii) a processor with a memory storing computer program code executable by the processor. The vehicle controller recognizes a driving plan of the host vehicle that is utilized by the driving control function, and executes a route guidance notification in different modes when execution of U-turn control is planned in the driving plan, compared to when the execution of the U-turn control is not planned in the driving plan.
A pedal pad includes a tread portion depressed by a driver, is fixed to a pad holder, and is displaced together with the pad holder with respect to a support when depressed. A load sensor is fixed to the pad holder and detects a pedal effort of the driver acting on the pedal pad. A pedal effort transmission member includes a pressing portion that presses the load sensor to transmit the pedal effort to the load sensor, and is placed between the tread portion and both the load sensor and the pad holder, and pressed by the tread portion. The pedal pad holds the pedal effort transmission member against the pad holder so that the pressing portion is pressed against the load sensor by the elastic deformation of the pedal pad when the depression operation is not performed.
G01L 5/22 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring the force applied to control members, e.g. control members of vehicles, triggers
G05G 1/38 - Controlling members actuated by foot comprising means to continuously detect pedal position
G05G 1/44 - Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting
G05G 1/50 - Manufacturing of pedalsPedals characterised by the material used
A vehicle control system includes at least one vehicle control device and an operation control device, and is configured to: in response to a first command being input from an application, determine whether the first command can be accepted based on resource information that is related to a processing capacity of resource to be used by the first command; output, in response to determining that the first command can be accepted, a second command to an operation control program that is installed in the operation control device; in response to determining that the first command cannot be accepted, determine whether the first command can be accepted within a predetermined duration based on the resource information; and wait until the first command can be accepted and output the second command to the operation control program in response to determining that the first command can be accepted within the predetermined duration.
B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
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
