A system receives, from a plurality of connected vehicles, respective GPS data indicating an absolute location of a respective connected vehicle and on-board sensor data indicating locations of nearby vehicles and objects relative to the respective connected vehicle. The system processes the data to create a shared-world model that includes at least the locations of the plurality of connected vehicles and the nearby vehicles and objects. Some implementations of the shared-world model further include the speeds and trajectories of each of the plurality of connected vehicles and the nearby vehicles and objects. The system transmits a representation of the shared-world model to one or more of the plurality of connected vehicles, which may utilize the shared-world model to provide advanced warnings for drivers or to provide improved path planning for autonomous vehicles. Some representations of the shared-world model include lane-level traffic functions such as traffic density, speed, and traffic throughput.
A vehicle front end assembly includes a front fascia a first lamp assembly, a second lamp assembly and a first support. The front fascia is configured to be attached to a front portion of a vehicle frame structure. The first lamp assembly is attached to the front fascia. The second lamp assembly is configured to be attached to the portion of a vehicle frame structure. The first support includes a vehicle attachment portion and a first lamp attachment portion. The vehicle attachment portion is configured to be attached to the front portion of the vehicle frame structure. The first lamp attachment portion is attached to the first lamp assembly. The first support supports the first lamp assembly to the front portion of the vehicle frame structure in an installed state where the vehicle front end assembly is attached to the vehicle frame structure.
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60Q 1/04 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
A storage assembly for a vehicle including: a locking member that is supported by the vehicle; a rod that is configured for engagement with the locking member; and at least one retainer that is supported by the rod and which is configured to receive at least one article. The rod is rotatable in relation to the locking member such that the storage assembly is repositionable between a stowed position, in which the at least one retainer is generally concealed within a sidewall of the vehicle, and a loading position, in which the at least one retainer is exposed from the sidewall of the vehicle to facilitate insertion of the at least one article into the at least one retainer.
Vehicle forgotten item detection using depth aided image background removal includes determining a first image of an interior of a vehicle for a start of a time-period and a second image for the interior of the vehicle for an end of the time-period. The first image and the second image include a depth metric. One or more elements present in both the first image and the second image are removed from the second image. One or more remaining elements are determined to exist within the second image after removal, which are categorized. An occupant of the vehicle is selectively notified based on the categorization.
Prioritizing essential information for display within a vehicle notification system includes detecting a change in a traffic scene. The traffic scene encompasses a portion of a vehicle transportation network. In response to detecting the change in the traffic scene, it is determined that the traffic scene requires more than a defined level of operator engagement. In response to determining that the traffic scene requires more than the defined level of operator engagement, the traffic scene is stored to a traffic scene storage location. Further, it is determined that an operator is not aware of the traffic scene. Responsive to determining that the operator is not aware of the traffic scene, a control system of a vehicle notifies the operator that the traffic scene requires more than the defined level of operator engagement.
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
G01C 21/00 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups
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Cloud-Based Lane Level Traffic Situation Awareness with Connected Vehicle on-board Sensor Data
A system receives, from a plurality of connected vehicles, respective GPS data indicating an absolute location of a respective connected vehicle and on-board sensor data indicating locations of nearby vehicles and objects relative to the respective connected vehicle. The system processes the data to create a shared-world model that includes at least the locations of the plurality of connected vehicles and the nearby vehicles and objects. Some implementations of the shared-world model further include the speeds and trajectories of each of the plurality of connected vehicles and the nearby vehicles and objects. The system transmits a representation of the shared-world model to one or more of the plurality of connected vehicles, which may utilize the shared-world model to provide advanced warnings for drivers or to provide improved path planning for autonomous vehicles. Some representations of the shared-world model include lane-level traffic functions such as traffic density, traffic speed, and traffic throughput.
A system receives GPS data and on-board sensor data from several connected vehicles indicating locations of nearby vehicles and objects. The system processes the data to create a shared-world model that includes locations and velocities of the connected vehicles and nearby vehicles and objects, and the system determines whether driving hazards exist, such as potential collisions. The system may transmit an alert to at least one of the connected vehicles, to cause the connected vehicle or a mobile device to present a warning message to a driver, such as a visual, audio, or haptic message, or to cause the connected vehicle to implement an action to avoid the driving hazard, such as activating emergency braking or altering course. The system may create, and transmit to a connected vehicle or mobile device, a lane-level traffic model indicating traffic density, traffic speed, and traffic throughput.
A running board assembly for a vehicle includes a body member, a first end member, and a second end member. The body member has a first end and a second end. The first end member is connected to the first end of the body member. The second end member is connected to the second end of the body member. The body member is formed by extrusion. The first and second end members are formed by die casting.
A tether cover structure has a trim panel, a tether bracket and a cover. The trim panel defines an opening with a lower portion being defined along an upright portion of the trim panel. An upper portion of the opening is defined along an upper horizontal ledge of the trim panel. The tether bracket has a lower portion that is attached to an upright panel and is aligned with the lower portion of the opening of the trim panel. The upper portion of the opening is dimensioned such that the tether bracket extends out of the upper portion of the opening. The cover is dimensioned to attach to the trim panel covering the lower portion of the opening concealing the lower portion of the tether bracket. The upper portion of the tether bracket extends upward through the upper portion of the opening.
A nozzle assembly for a painting system including an outer wall, an inner wall and a pair of electrodes. The inner wall defines a paint passage through which paint is dispensed. The inner wall is spaced from the outer wall to define a fluid passage between an outer surface of the inner wall and an inner surface of the outer wall. The pair of electrodes extend circumferentially around an outer surface of the inner wall. The pair of electrodes are configured to be electrically connected to a power source. The fluid passage is configured to receive a fluid. Upon supplying power to the pair of electrodes, water droplets are separated from the fluid in the fluid passage and pass through the inner wall to coat an inner surface of the inner wall to facilitate movement of the paint through the paint passage.
A vehicle tether structure includes a vehicle body structure, a seat and a tether bracket. The vehicle body structure includes an upright wall that at least partially defines a passenger compartment. The seat is installed to the passenger compartment adjacent to the upright wall. The tether bracket has an upright portion that is removably attached to the upright wall proximate an upper end of the seat. The tether bracket also has a horizontal portion that includes tether receiving openings for attachment thereto by a child seat.
A solid based fuel cell has a cathode layer, an interlayer, an electrolyte layer, and a metal-reinforced anode. The metal-reinforced anode has a first layer of first metal particles coated with solid electrolyte, the first metal particles embedded in anode active material, a second layer of metal through which holes are formed in a thickness direction, the holes filled with second metal particles coated with additional solid electrolyte, and a third layer of third metal particles coated with yet additional solid electrolyte, the third metal particles embedded in reforming catalyst.
H01M 8/0271 - Sealing or supporting means around electrodes, matrices or membranes
H01M 8/12 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte
H01M 8/1213 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte characterised by the electrode/electrolyte combination or the supporting material
H01M 8/1253 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte characterised by the process of manufacturing or by the material of the electrolyte the electrolyte consisting of oxides the electrolyte containing zirconium oxide
A vehicle body structure has surfaces that define a door opening and a door. A first seal is attached to the surfaces that define the door opening surrounding the door opening. A second seal is attached to a peripheral surface of the door such that with the door in a closed orientation, the second seal contacts areas of the surfaces that define the door opening. The peripheral surfaces of the door between the first seal and the second seal, the first seal and the second seal define a space therebetween. A vent member is installed on a section of the first seal compressing that section of the first seal such that the vent member and an adjacent section of the door define a vent gap therebetween thereby allowing escape of air trapped and compressed within the space during movement of the door to the closed orientation.
An accent lighting system for a vehicle that includes a light module, which may be flexible or rigid in construction, and a transmitter. The light module includes a first inductive member, and the transmitter includes a second inductive member that is configured for electromagnetic communication with the first inductive member so as to create current in the first inductive member and thereby power the light module. The light module may be reconfigurable between unfolded and folded configurations and may emit light via a light-permeable diffuser that extends along an outer perimeter of the housing or via a display panel (e.g., an OLED screen).
A control signal generated based on real-time vehicle sensor data from multiple vehicles on a road segment is received by a processor of a vehicle. The processor uses at least a portion of the control signal to generate an adaptive cruise control parameter that includes a speed parameter and a headway parameter. The processor configures a cruise control module of the vehicle to use the adaptive cruise control parameter. The control signal may be generated using a machine-learning model trained to receive traffic data that includes at least one of traffic density, a distance between the vehicle and the road segment, a distance between the vehicle and a congested location, data indicative of traffic speed, and respective speeds of other vehicles proximate to the vehicle.
A sealing assembly for a vehicle includes a receptacle, a compressible member, and a sealing member. The receptacle is configured to be connected to a vehicle component. The compressible member is connected to the receptacle. The sealing member is connected to the compressible member. The sealing member is configured to engage a vehicle window.
B60J 10/76 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for window sashesSealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for glass run channels
B60J 10/15 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the material
B60J 10/27 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the shape having projections, grooves or channels in the longitudinal direction
B60J 10/34 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the fastening means using adhesives
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
A solid oxide electrochemical device unit cell includes a first current collector layer, a first cathode, a first top welding section and a second cathode. The first cathode layered is with respect to the first current collector layer in a stacking direction of the solid oxide electrochemical device. The first top welding section extends around an outer circumferential perimeter of the first cathode. The top welding section has at least one welding point that is welded to the first current collector. The second cathode is coplanar with the first cathode in the stacking direction. The top welding section is located between the first and second cathodes.
H01M 8/0271 - Sealing or supporting means around electrodes, matrices or membranes
H01M 8/0202 - CollectorsSeparators, e.g. bipolar separatorsInterconnectors
H01M 8/0612 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues with means for production of gaseous reactants from carbon-containing material
H01M 8/12 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte
H01M 8/1213 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte characterised by the electrode/electrolyte combination or the supporting material
H01M 8/1246 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte characterised by the process of manufacturing or by the material of the electrolyte the electrolyte consisting of oxides
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Virtual Vehicle for Intersection Edging and Virtual Stop Lines
At least one virtual road user is generated, wherein a position of a respective virtual road user of the at least one virtual road user corresponds to a border of a range of a sensor of a host vehicle approaching an intersection of a vehicle transportation network. A most relevant virtual road user of the at least one virtual road user is determined, the most relevant virtual road user being associated with an earliest crossing lane of the intersection from a perspective of the host vehicle. A time to contact for the most relevant virtual road user is determined, wherein the time to contact is based on an acceleration of the host vehicle, a predicted trajectory of the most relevant virtual road user, and a relative distance between the host vehicle and the most relevant virtual road user. A target speed for the host vehicle is determined based on the time to contact and the relative distance. The host vehicle is operated using the target speed as input to a control system of the host vehicle.
Protonic ceramic electrochemical cells (PCECs) can be employed for power generation and sustainable hydrogen production. Achieving high energy efficiency and long-term durability at low operating temperatures is a long-standing challenge in PCEC research. A simple and scalable approach for fabricating ultrathin, chemically homogeneous, and robust protonconducting electrolytes and demonstrate an in-situ formed composite positive electrode, Bao.62Sr0.38Co03-8-Pr1.44Bao.11Sro.45Co1.32Feo.6s06-6, which significantly reduces ohmic resistance, positive electrode-electrolyte contact resistance, and electrode polarization resistance. The PCECs attain high power densities in fuel cell mode and exceptional current densities in steam electrolysis mode.
C25B 11/077 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of a single catalytic element or catalytic compound the compound being a non-noble metal oxide
C25B 11/091 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of at least one catalytic element and at least one catalytic compoundElectrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of two or more catalytic elements or catalytic compounds
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VIRTUAL VEHICLE FOR INTERSECTION EDGING AND VIRTUAL STOP LINES
At least one virtual road user is generated, wherein a position of a respective virtual road user corresponds to a border of a range of a sensor of a host vehicle approaching an intersection of a network. A most relevant virtual road user of the at least one virtual road user is determined and is associated with an earliest crossing lane of the intersection from a perspective of the host vehicle. A time to contact for the most relevant virtual road user is determined, the time to contact based on acceleration of the host vehicle, a predicted trajectory of the most relevant virtual road user, and a relative distance between the host vehicle and the most relevant virtual road user. A target speed for the host vehicle is determined based on the time to contact and the relative distance. The host vehicle is operated using the target speed.
A vehicle hood hinge assembly includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket has a base flange and a side flange that extends upward from the base flange. The side flange has a rear end with a pivot shaft defining a main pivot axis. A front end of the side flange is spaced apart from the base flange and includes a pivot mount. The second bracket has a forward end and a rearward end. The rearward end is connected to the pivot shaft of the side flange of the first bracket for pivoting movement. A linear piston device is fixed to the pivot mount of the side flange of the first bracket. The second bracket is shaped and dimensioned such that during pivoting movements the linear piston has a non-contacting relationship with the second bracket.
A system may receive a video stream from a camera of a vehicle in a transportation network. The system may also receive an input indicating an acceleration and a steering angle of a simulated lead vehicle. The system may determine a pose of the simulated vehicle relative to a home pose based on the acceleration input and the steering input, and display an overlay of a representation of the simulated vehicle in the video stream at pixel coordinates based on the pose. The system may determine, from the pixel coordinates, spatial coordinates of the simulated vehicle in the transportation network, wherein the spatial coordinates are relative to at least one of the transportation network or the camera. The system may transmit the spatial coordinates to the vehicle to cause the vehicle to follow a path based on the spatial coordinates.
Determining a speed plan for an autonomous vehicle (AV) is disclosed. Planned locations of the AV for future time steps are placed in an occupancy grid. The planned locations are based on a strategic speed plan that is determined without taking world objects into account. Predicted locations of the world objects for at least some of the future time steps are placed in the occupancy grid. Respective buffer distances corresponding to the predicted locations are added in the occupancy grid. An estimated speed plan is identified for the AV based on the occupancy grid. The speed plan is obtained from the estimated speed plan. The AV is then controlled according to the speed plan.
Observed driveline mean and variance data are used for determining the variance of a trajectory of tracked objects for use by a host vehicle. A map of a portion of a vehicle transportation network are determined, wherein the map is comprised of observed driveline mean and variance data for one or more map points. At least one trajectory of a tracked object is predicted, wherein a trajectory includes a series of location each corresponding to a respective predicted position of the tracked object at a future time. A map-based variance is generated for the location of the trajectory using a smoothed curvature of the trajectory within the map. A control system of the vehicle operates the vehicle using the map-based variance as input.
A system may receive a video stream from a camera of a vehicle in a transportation network. The system may also receive an input indicating an acceleration and a steering angle of a simulated lead vehicle. The system may determine a pose of the simulated vehicle relative to a home pose based on the acceleration input and the steering input, and display an overlay of a representation of the simulated vehicle in the video stream at pixel coordinates based on the pose. The system may determine, from the pixel coordinates, spatial coordinates of the simulated vehicle in the transportation network, wherein the spatial coordinates are relative to at least one of the transportation network or the camera. The system may transmit the spatial coordinates to the vehicle to cause the vehicle to follow a path based on the spatial coordinates.
A video of a driver of a vehicle is obtained. Based on subset of frames of the video, a series of body poses are identified. The series of body poses are identified by detecting landmark points associated with respective body parts of the driver. The landmark points correspond to coordinates of locations of pixels that represent at least one or more joints of the respective body parts of the driver in the subset of frames. A driver behavior is identified based on the series of the body poses. An assistive vehicle control action for the vehicle is output based on the driver behavior.
B60W 30/00 - Purposes of road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit, e.g. of systems using conjoint control of vehicle sub-units
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
G06V 20/40 - ScenesScene-specific elements in video content
G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
Observed driveline mean and variance data are used for determining the variance of a trajectory of tracked objects for use by a host vehicle. A map of a portion of a vehicle transportation network are determined, wherein the map is comprised of observed driveline mean and variance data for one or more map points. At least one trajectory of a tracked object is predicted, wherein a trajectory includes a series of location each corresponding to a respective predicted position of the tracked object at a future time. A map-based variance is generated for the location of the trajectory using a smoothed curvature of the trajectory within the map. A control system of the vehicle operates the vehicle using the map-based variance as input.
Determining a speed plan for an autonomous vehicle (AV) is disclosed. Planned locations of the AV for future time steps are placed in an occupancy grid. The planned locations are based on a strategic speed plan that is determined without taking world objects into account. Predicted locations of the world objects for at least some of the future time steps are placed in the occupancy grid. Respective buffer distances corresponding to the predicted locations are added in the occupancy grid. An estimated speed plan is identified for the AV based on the occupancy grid. The speed plan is obtained from the estimated speed plan. The AV is then controlled according to the speed plan.
An all-solid-state battery cell has a lithium metal anode, a cathode current collector, a composite cathode layer, and a separator between the composite cathode layer and the lithium metal anode. The composite cathode layer has active cathode material particles coated in a lithium halide material; and a lithium sulfide material embedding coated active cathode material particles.
H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
An all-solid-state battery cell has a lithium metal anode, a cathode current collector, a composite cathode layer, and a separator between the composite cathode layer and the lithium metal anode. The composite cathode layer has active cathode material particles coated in a lithium halide material; and a lithium sulfide material embedding coated active cathode material particles.
H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
A data logging assembly for a vehicle includes a substrate, a data logger mounted on the substrate, and a power source mounted on the substrate. The data logger is configured to receive and store vehicle data. The power source is electrically connected to the data logger.
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
A vehicle lamp assembly includes a lamp housing, a trim panel and a bezel. The lamp housing includes a lens, a light source and first attachment structures. The trim panel defines a first lens receiving opening. The bezel has a second lens receiving opening and second attachment structures. The lamp housing attaches to the bezel with the lamp housing overlaying a portion of the trim panel on an opposite side from the bezel. The lens of the lamp housing extends through the first lens receiving opening and the second lens receiving opening with the first attachment structures and the second attachment structures attached to one another.
B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
B60Q 3/64 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides for a single lighting device
B60Q 3/76 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for spotlighting, e.g. reading lamps
A data-based driveline map is determined using road-level map data and driveline data for road users. The map data includes way data comprising one or more ways, a way includes a series of nodes, and the driveline data includes drivelines, where a driveline is a series of poses representing a road user. A first section of the way data is identified as an intersection, and second sections are matched with the driveline data to generate multiple way bars, where a way bar includes one or more poses and one node. A way bar is categorized as either constant or changing based on lanes counted therewithin. Consecutive way bars are grouped into way bar sections based on the categorization and the lane count, and the map is generated using the way bar sections and the first section. A vehicle is operated using the map as input to a control system.
Map and kinematic based predictions are used for determining the trajectory of road users for use by a host vehicle. A kinematic trajectory of a road user is determined. The road user is associated with mapped lanes. At least one path of the road user is predicted using the mapped lanes. For a path of the at least one path, a probability is generated using the kinematic trajectory of the road user, wherein the probability represents how likely the road user will continue following the path. A kinematic prediction of the road user is generated using the probability corresponding to the path, wherein the kinematic prediction represents how likely the road user will follow an alternative path to the at least one path. Using at least one control system of a vehicle, a control action for the vehicle is determined using the at least one path and the kinematic prediction.
Point cloud data from a sensor of a vehicle at different distances ahead of the vehicle are accumulated over time. Density data of the point cloud data at the different distances ahead of the vehicle are identified. A road irregularity is identified based on the density data. The vehicle is controlled in response to the irregularity.
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
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Friction Reduction in Hood Latch Mechanisms for Vehicles
A hood latch mechanism for the hood of a vehicle that includes: a base plate; a rivet extending through the base plate; a hood latch receiving the rivet such that the rivet extends therethrough; a washer receiving the rivet such that the rivet extends therethrough; and a biasing member receiving the rivet such that the rivet extends therethrough. The hood latch is repositionable between a first position, in which the hood latch engages the hood to inhibit opening thereof, and a second position, in which the hood latch is disengaged from the hood to allow opening thereof, wherein the biasing member biases the hood latch towards the first position. The washer is fixedly connected to the hood latch so as to inhibit relative movement therebetween, and is positioned between the base plate and the hood latch to reduce friction therebetween and support movement of the hood latch.
United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of NASA (USA)
Inventor
Radhakrishnan, Balachandran Gadaguntla
Kuwata, Shigemasa
Uchimura, Masanobu
Ichikawa, Yasushi
Tucker, William Curtis
Abbott, Lauren J.
Papajak, Ewa
Santos, Andrew Pablo
Gopalan, Krishnan Swaminathan
Haskins, Justin B.
Abstract
A system can train a machine learning model to predict one or more properties of a molecule. The one or more properties may include a temperature of fusion and/or an entropy of fusion. The machine learning model can be trained based on a sample of molecules from a plurality of molecules. The system can apply the machine learning model to the plurality of molecules to predict the one or more properties for molecules of the plurality of molecules. The system can determine a plurality of candidate molecules from the plurality of molecules. The plurality of candidate molecules may be determined based on the one or more properties predicted for molecules of the plurality of molecules. The system can determine a target molecule of the plurality of candidate molecules to implement in a refrigeration system.
G16C 20/30 - Prediction of properties of chemical compounds, compositions or mixtures
G01N 25/12 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating changes of state or changes of phaseInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating sintering of critical pointInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating changes of state or changes of phaseInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating sintering of other phase change
G16C 20/70 - Machine learning, data mining or chemometrics
Map and kinematic based predictions are used for determining the trajectory of road users for use by a host vehicle. A kinematic trajectory of a road user is determined. The road user is associated with mapped lanes. At least one path of the road user is predicted using the mapped lanes. For a path of the at least one path, a probability is generated using the kinematic trajectory of the road user, wherein the probability represents how likely the road user will continue following the path. A kinematic prediction of the road user is generated using the probability corresponding to the path, wherein the kinematic prediction represents how likely the road user will follow an alternative path to the at least one path. Using at least one control system of a vehicle, a control action for the vehicle is determined using the at least one path and the kinematic prediction.
An electrode is provided that includes a current collector, an electrode active material layer and an interface layer disposed between the current collector and the electrode active material layer. The electrode active material layer includes an electrode active material including lithium. The interface layer includes a transition metal oxide including oxygen and at least one transition metal. The interface layer also has a surface in contact with the electrode active material layer and at least one recess formed in the surface.
A vehicle electrical switch assembly includes an adaptor and a switch component. The adaptor has an end with a first height and a first width and an end face. The adaptor also has a first depth dimensioned such that the adaptor can be installed in a pre-existing opening of a switch bank of a vehicle. The switch component has a housing and a switch device within the housing. The housing has second height, a second width and a second depth. The second height is greater than the first height and the second width is greater than the first width such that with the switch component installed to the adaptor, the switch component completely covers the end face.
B60R 16/00 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
H01H 3/16 - Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch adapted for actuation at a limit or other predetermined position in the path of a body, the relative movement of switch and body being primarily for a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. for a door switch, a limit switch, a floor-levelling switch of a lift
A mean of real-time accelerator pedal output of a vehicle that quantifies an extent to which an accelerator pedal has been pressed by a driver of the vehicle over a defined period of time is determined. Target mean accelerator pedal output for the vehicle is determined. Torque of the vehicle is changed. The torque is reduced when the mean of the real-time accelerator pedal output is lower than the target mean accelerator pedal output, and the torque is increased when the mean of the real-time accelerator pedal output is higher than the target mean accelerator pedal output.
A data-based driveline map is determined using road-level map data and driveline data for road users. The map data includes way data comprising one or more ways, a way includes a series of nodes, and the driveline data includes drivelines, where a driveline is a series of poses representing a road user. A first section of the way data is identified as an intersection, and second sections are matched with the driveline data to generate multiple way bars, where a way bar includes one or more poses and one node. A way bar is categorized as either constant or changing based on lanes counted therewithin. Consecutive way bars are grouped into way bar sections based on the categorization and the lane count, and the map is generated using the way bar sections and the first section. A vehicle is operated using the map as input to a control system.
A vehicle door structure includes an inner door panel and an impact pad. The inner door panel has an access opening that extends from an inboard surface to an outboard surface of the inner door panel. The access opening is defined by an upper edge, a lower edge, a forward edge and a rearward edge. The impact pad has a main portion and a block portion. The main portion has a lower attachment section and an upper attachment section that are both located along an inboard side of the upper and lower edges. The lower attachment section is attached to the lower edge and the upper attachment section is attached to the upper edge. A section of the block portion is located along the outboard side of the inner door panel. The impact pad is spaced apart from the forward edge of the access opening.
A vehicle includes a vehicle body structure, a vehicle body structure and a cargo carrier. The vehicle body structure has a roof structure and a rear door opening. The vehicle body structure is installed onto the roof structure. The cargo carrier is configured to be installed onto the vehicle roof rack assembly. The cargo carrier has a base attachable to the vehicle roof rack assembly. The cargo carrier has a lid that is movable with respect to the base between an open and an enclosed position. The base further has a main body enclosable by the lid and an elongated pocket that extends rearward with respect to the main body and the lid.
Proactively mitigating risk to a vehicle traversing a vehicle transportation network includes identifying a location for a virtual vehicle. The virtual vehicle is added to a world object model maintained with respect to the vehicle. A trajectory is predicted for the virtual vehicle. The vehicle is autonomously controlled according to an adjusted trajectory that is based on the trajectory for the virtual vehicle. The adjusted trajectory includes at least one of a lateral constraint or a speed constraint. The location for the virtual vehicle is identified based on a lane in map data, a trajectory of a vehicle, and a perceptible area by sensors of the vehicle. The virtual vehicle is a hypothetical vehicle that is not observed by sensors of the vehicle.
H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/133 - Electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
49.
THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTER APPARATUS HAVING ELECTRO-OSMOTIC LUBRICANT FLOW
A three-dimensional printing system is provided that includes a tank, a textured substrate connected to the tank, and at least one electrode. The tank contains a liquid photopolymer resin and a lubricant. The textured substrate is configured to allow light to pass through into the liquid photopolymer resin. The at least one electrode is configured to control a flow of the lubricant on the textured substrate.
B29C 64/124 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using layers of liquid which are selectively solidified
A 3D printing system includes a tank, a rigid base, a transducer an electronic controller. The tank contains a liquid photopolymer resin. The tank includes an optically transparent window through which light is configured to pass. A printed substrate is produced on the rigid base from the liquid photopolymer resin as the rigid base moves with respect to the tank. The transducer is movably supported with respect to the tank. The transducer is configured to emit a vibration wave toward the optically transparent window. The electronic controller is programmed to control a position between the transducer and the printed substrate.
A three-dimensional printing system is provided that includes a tank, a textured substrate connected to the tank, and an auxiliary reservoir. The tank contains a liquid photopolymer resin. The textured substrate is configured to allow light to pass through into the liquid photopolymer resin. The auxiliary reservoir contains lubricant, and the textured substrate includes a plurality of internal channels connected to the auxiliary reservoir.
B29C 64/124 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using layers of liquid which are selectively solidified
A three-dimensional printing system is provided that includes a tank, a textured substrate connected to the tank, and a reservoir. The tank contains a liquid photopolymer resin. The textured substrate is configured to allow light to pass through into the liquid photopolymer resin. The reservoir contains lubricant and is formed around a perimeter of the tank. The reservoir is connected to the textured substrate and configured to supply the lubricant to the textured substrate.
B29C 64/307 - Handling of material to be used in additive manufacturing
B29C 64/129 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using layers of liquid which are selectively solidified characterised by the energy source therefor, e.g. by global irradiation combined with a mask
A cargo area accessory structure includes a basket having a frame structure dimensioned to fit between side walls of a cargo area structure and a bracket. The bracket has a first horizontal portion that is flat, a vertical portion and a second horizontal portion, The first horizontal portion is dimensioned to rest atop a portion of a utility track. The vertical portion has a first upright portion, a second upright portion and a central vertical rib between the first and second upright portions. The central vertical rib is horizontally offset from first and second upright sides of the vertical portion. The vertical portion attaches to the utility track. The second horizontal portion is attached to and support one lateral side of the basket.
A vehicle is disclosed that includes a rear door, which is movable between closed and open positions, and a vehicle body, which supports the rear door and includes an anti-pooling countermeasure that is configured to inhibit water collection between the rear door and the vehicle body. The anti-pooling countermeasure includes a trunk and a wing that extends from the trunk at an obtuse angle such that water flowing into the anti-pooling countermeasure is directed laterally outward.
A 3-D printer apparatus has a tank that includes a bottom wall and a printing area that is located above and spaced apart from the bottom wall. At least a portion of the tank is filled with a polymerizable resin used to print an object within the printing area. The bottom wall is transparent and defines an upper surface. A layer of Janus particles overlays the upper surface of the bottom wall. Each of the Janus particles has a hydrophobic side and a hydrophilic side, with the hydrophilic side directly overlaying the upper surface of the bottom wall. The layer of Janus particles defines a barrier that prevents small bits of cured polymerizable resin within the tank from becoming attached to the upper surface of the bottom wall during the printing process.
A modified electrolyte layer for an all-solid-state battery cell has solid electrolyte particles and a solid cross-linked polymer formed from a gel prepolymer that is polymerized in a first layer, and a second layer comprising the solid cross-linked polymer as an anode barrier layer on a surface of the first layer configured to face a lithium anode. The solid cross-linked polymer is impregnated in pores of the solid electrolyte particles in the first layer. The solid cross-linked polymer is coated on an exterior of each of the solid electrolyte particles in the first layer. The gel prepolymer comprises a methacrylate monomer containing silicon.
A system can determine, from a vehicle traversing in a vehicle transportation network, movement information associated with an object traveling in front of the vehicle and road information associated with the vehicle transportation network. The system can then determine a probability of the object representing a backup or stopping (BoS) hazard to the vehicle. The probability can be based on the movement information and the road information. The system can then assign a BoS classification to the object based on the probability exceeding a threshold. The system can then calculate, based on assigning the BoS classification, a risk zone representing a target minimum separation distance between the vehicle and the object. The system can then control the vehicle to avoid the risk zone by constraining a speed of the vehicle.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
downloadable and non-downloadable software applications that allow consumers to provide information to help diagnose vehicle issues and identify repairs needed to vehicles
An electric vehicle charging control device includes an electronic dynamic charging schedule generator, a non-transitory computer readable medium and an electronic communicator. The non-transitory computer readable medium stores vehicle profile data and building profile data. The electronic communicator is configured to receive profile updates to the vehicle profile data from an electronic user interface. The electronic controller is programmed to generate a driver charging profile based on the vehicle profile data and the building profile data. The electronic controller is programmed to update the driver charging profile based on the electric vehicle user's behavior. The electronic controller is programmed to generate a charging schedule for the electric vehicle based on the updated driver charging profile. The electronic controller is programmed to controlling the charging port in accordance with the charging schedule upon the electric vehicle user confirming acceptance of the charging schedule on the electronic user interface.
A light bar assembly for a vehicle. The light bar assembly including a light bar and a first bracket assembly. The light bar configured to receive a light source. The first bracket assembly including a first light bar receiving portion and a first rocker attachment portion. The first light bar receiving portion being configured to receive a first portion of the light bar. The first rocker attachment portion being configured to receive a first portion of a vehicle rocker.
B60Q 1/24 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments for lighting other areas than only the way ahead
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/32 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides
F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
F21S 41/00 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps
A light bracket assembly includes a mounting bracket and a hollow member. The mounting bracket is configured to be connected to a sport bar of a vehicle. The mounting bracket includes an upper member, a lower member, and at least one support member. The lower member is configured to be connected to the sport bar. The least one support member extends between the upper member and the lower member. At least one opening is disposed in the upper member. Each of the at least one openings is configured to receive a light. The hollow member is configured to be connected to the mounting bracket. The hollow member substantially continuously surrounds the at least one support member.
B60Q 1/04 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
B60Q 1/24 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments for lighting other areas than only the way ahead
62.
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TRANSITIONING VEHICLE CONTROL
A system and method of transitioning control of a vehicle from an autonomous control state to a manual control state is provided. A transition point is determined at which control of the vehicle changes from the autonomous control state to the manual control state. At least one task is presented to a driver in advance of the transition point. Whether the response of the driver to the at least one task indicates preparedness of the driver is determined. Control of the vehicle is transitioned from the autonomous control state to the manual control state when the driver is determined to be prepared. The transition from the autonomous control state to the manual control state is prevented when the driver is determined to not be prepared.
An electric vehicle charging control device includes an electronic dynamic charging schedule generator, a non-transitory computer readable medium and an electronic communicator. The electronic dynamic charging schedule generator has an electronic controller configured to determine when an electric vehicle user accesses a charging port provided at a building structure being powered by an electric source. The non-transitory computer readable medium stores vehicle profile data for the electric vehicle. The electronic communicator is configured to receive profile updates to the vehicle profile data from an electronic user interface. The electronic controller is programmed to generate a charging schedule for the electric vehicle based on the vehicle profile data. The charging schedule has a charge period in which the electric vehicle is receiving charge from the building structure and a discharge period in which the electric vehicle is providing charge to the building structure. The electronic controller controls the charging port in accordance with the charging schedule.
An electric vehicle charging control device includes a charging station and an electronic dynamic charging schedule generator. The charging station has at least a first charging port and a second charging port. The electronic dynamic charging schedule generator has an electronic controller is configured to determine when a first electric vehicle user accesses the first charging port. The electronic controller is further configured to determine when a second electric vehicle user accesses the second charging port. The second electric user accesses the second charging port after the first user accesses the first charging port. The electronic controller is programmed to generate a first charging schedule for the first electric vehicle. The electronic controller is programmed to generate a second charging schedule for the second electric vehicle. The electronic controller is programmed to update the first charging schedule based on the second charging schedule.
A battery cell includes an anode, an electrolyte surrounding the anode, a cathode surrounding the electrolyte, and a shell surrounding the cathode. The shell includes a gas inlet and a gas outlet. A gas flow path extends helically from the gas inlet to the gas outlet. The gas flow path is formed between the shell and the cathode.
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
66.
VEHICLE SEAT MOVEMENT PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHOD
A seat movement prevention system for a vehicle includes a seat, an actuator, a switch and an electronic controller. The seat is configured to move from a first position to a second position. The second position is different from the first position The actuator is configured to move the seat from the first position to the second position. The switch is configured to operate the actuator. The electronic controller is configured to disable the switch upon detecting a current shift position is not a park shift position.
An end effector for a robotic unit used to manipulate a vehicle door, which includes: a detection module; a transmission member extending into the detection module and configured to generate a detection signal; a toggle configured for engagement with the vehicle door via movement of the end effector along a first (e.g., (generally) vertical) axis; and an interrupter operatively connected to the toggle such that engagement of the toggle with the vehicle door and disengagement of the toggle from the vehicle door displaces the interrupter along a second (e.g., (generally) horizontal) axis between a first position, in which the interrupter interferes with the detection signal to thereby inhibit circuit completion, and a second position, in which the interrupter permits transmission of the detection signal across the detection module to thereby permit circuit completion and inform the robotic unit of engagement between the end effector and the vehicle door.
A system may generate visual data from a vehicle in a transportation network. The system may also generate sideband data from the vehicle. The sideband data may encapsulate a serialization of vehicle information collected using one or more sensors of the vehicle. In some implementations, the sideband data may be formatted according to JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) to enable reconstruction of the vehicle information by a server. The sideband data may be associated with timing information used to correlate the vehicle information to the visual data. The system may transmit a stream including the visual data and the sideband data to the server to enable tele-operation of the vehicle.
A system may receive a video stream from a camera of a vehicle in a transportation network. The system may also receive an input indicating a steering angle and/or a distance to travel. The system may determine a projected path of the vehicle in the transportation network based on the input. The projected path may be determined using spatial coordinates relative to the transportation network or the camera. The system may then determine, from the spatial coordinates, pixel coordinates in the video stream corresponding to the projected path. The system may display an overlay in the video stream based on the pixel coordinates. The overlay may include a visualization of the projected path.
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
70.
Transmitting Information to Cause a Vehicle to Follow a Projected Path
A system may receive a video stream from a camera of a vehicle in a transportation network. The system may also receive an input indicating pixel coordinates in the video stream. The system may display an overlay in the video stream based on the pixel coordinates. The overlay may include a visualization of a projected path of the vehicle. The system may determine, from the pixel coordinates, spatial coordinates of the projected path of the vehicle in the transportation network. The spatial coordinates may be relative the transportation network or the camera. The system may transmit information to the vehicle based on a selection of the overlay. The information may be configured to cause the vehicle to follow the projected path according to the spatial coordinates.
An anode structure for use in a solid oxide electrochemical device includes a first end that is a fuel channel. The anode structure further includes a second end that is a fuel channel. The anode structure further includes longitudinal body extending between the first and second ends. The first thickness has a pair of end portions that are provided at the first and second ends. The first thickness has a body portion provided along the longitudinal body. The second thickness is provided along the longitudinal body in an alternating order with the body portion of the first thickness. The second thickness is thinner than the first thickness.
H01M 8/0258 - CollectorsSeparators, e.g. bipolar separatorsInterconnectors characterised by the configuration of channels, e.g. by the flow field of the reactant or coolant
H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
H01M 8/1213 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte characterised by the electrode/electrolyte combination or the supporting material
H01M 8/1231 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte with both reactants being gaseous or vaporised
72.
Vehicle Steering Assembly Including Anti-Leakage Countermeasure
A steering assembly for a vehicle that includes: a first housing; a second housing that is connected to the first housing so as to define an internal chamber therebetween; and a gear that is located within the second housing. The second housing includes an anti-leakage countermeasure that is formed integrally therewith and which is configured to inhibit the leakage of a lubricant from the steering assembly.
An anode-free lithium metal battery has a cathode current collector, a cathode comprising cathode active material, an electrolyte on the cathode opposite the cathode current collector, a first layer of particles deposited on the electrolyte, and an anode current collector. Each particle of the first layer consists of a first portion of a material having affinity to the electrolyte and a second portion of a material having affinity to lithium, the first portion and the second portion being discrete portions. Each particle is positioned such that the first portion is in contact with the electrolyte and the second portion faces the anode current collector.
A license plate frame is defined by a frame structure that includes a top member, a first side member, a bottom member and a second side member connected to one another for pivotal movement with respect to one another. In response to pivoting movement of the top member relative to the first and second side members and pivoting movement of the bottom member relative to the first and second side members, the frame structure is moved between a first orientation wherein the frame structure has an overall rectangular shape and a second orientation wherein the frame structure has a folded overall linear shape.
A door assembly for a vehicle includes a rear door panel and a forward door panel. The rear door panel is configured to be hingedly connected to a vehicle body structure. The forward door panel is hingedly connected to the rear door panel. The forward door panel is configured to be lockingly connected to the vehicle body structure.
A proton conduction fuel cell has an anode support made of metal having a fuel flow channel, an anode comprising an anode active material in contact with the anode support, a cathode support made of metal having a cathode gas flow channel, a cathode comprising a cathode active material in contact with the cathode support, and an electrolyte layer. The electrolyte layer comprises a first layer of electrolyte formed in a lock pattern on the anode and a second layer of the electrolyte formed in a key pattern on the cathode. The second layer fits in the lock pattern of the first layer to form the electrolyte layer.
H01M 8/0258 - CollectorsSeparators, e.g. bipolar separatorsInterconnectors characterised by the configuration of channels, e.g. by the flow field of the reactant or coolant
H01M 8/1007 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes with both reactants being gaseous or vaporised
A vehicle trim panel assembly includes a trim panel, a support structure and a first electronic port. The trim panel has a finished surface and a back surface. The trim panel defines an opening that extends from the finished surface to the back surface. The support structure is arranged along the back surface of the trim panel. The first electronic port is supported on the support structure for movement between a first position and a second position such that in the first position the first electronic port is aligned with the opening and is accessed by a vehicle passenger and in the second position the electronic port is moved away from the opening and cannot be accessed by a vehicle passenger.
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
78.
LEARNING CONSTRAINTS OVER BELIEFS IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE OPERATIONS
Autonomous vehicle operations use learned constraints over beliefs to traverse a vehicle transportation network. Sensor data and user demonstration data are used to determine a belief path using a partially observable Markov decision process (POMDP) model. The belief path can be updated based on the learned constraints. Candidate actions are determined based on the POMDP model. The candidate actions are constrained by the updated belief path. An action is selected, and the vehicle traverses the vehicle network using the selected action.
G06N 7/01 - Probabilistic graphical models, e.g. probabilistic networks
B60W 40/00 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
79.
Learning Constraints Over Beliefs in Autonomous Vehicle Operations
Autonomous vehicle operations use learned constraints over beliefs to traverse a vehicle transportation network. Sensor data and user demonstration data are used to determine a belief path using a partially observable Markov decision process (POMDP) model. The belief path can be updated based on the learned constraints. Candidate actions are determined based on the POMDP model. The candidate actions are constrained by the updated belief path. An action is selected, and the vehicle traverses the vehicle network using the selected action.
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
A vehicle roof has an antenna and a roof rack assembly installed thereon. The roof rack assembly has a first pipe and a second pipe at opposite sides of the vehicle roof. The first and second pipe have respective rearward portions that extend rearward of the antenna but are shaped, positioned and dimensioned to extend along and outside of an interference perimeter of the antenna thereby eliminating or minimizing possible interference with the reception capabilities of the antenna.
A tailgate for a vehicle that includes a door body and a shield that is connected to the door body such that the shield is repositionable between a stowed (retracted) position, in which the shield is concealed by the door body, and a deployed (advanced) position, in which the shield is exposed from the door body. In various embodiments of the disclosure, it is envisioned that the shield may be pivotably (rotatably) connected to the door body or that the shield may be slidably connected to the door body.
A tube connector that includes a cylindrically shaped body having a hollow interior defining a cylindrical inner surface therein. The cylindrically shaped body has a first end with a first opening and a second end with a second opening. The first and second openings are both open to the hollow interior. The cylindrically shaped body has a pipe aligning structure within the hollow interior spaced apart from the cylindrical inner surface dimensioned and shaped to receive a hollow pipe and center the hollow pipe with the hollow interior.
A vehicle door assembly includes portions of a vehicle body structure that define an opening, a window and a movement mechanism. The window is movably connected to the vehicle body structure. The window is configured to move between a closed position at least partially closing the opening and an open position exposing the opening such that the window is at least partially disposed between a body member of the vehicle body structure and a trim element of the vehicle body structure. The movement mechanism has a movable member and a glass attachment structure attached to the movable member for pivotal movement with respect thereto. The movement mechanism is installed between the trim element and the body member and is configured to move the movable member and the window between the closed position and the open position.
An inversion controller of a vehicle receives a desired acceleration. The inversion controller includes a model of operations of a cruise control module of the vehicle. The inversion controller obtains a cruise control parameter based on the desired acceleration. The inversion controller outputs to the cruise control module the cruise control parameter. The cruise control module is configured to maintain the cruise control parameter for the vehicle.
A system may maintain historical vehicle information, collected from multiple vehicles in a vehicle transportation network, in a historical database. The historical vehicle information for a vehicle may include historical data elements corresponding to data types. The system may receive a user request via a communications network. The system may determine, based on the user request, to respond with a historical data element from the historical database or a current data element from current vehicle information collected from a current vehicle that is active in the vehicle transportation network. The system may return a response to the user request via the communications network. The response may include the historical data element or the current data element.
A vehicle force measurement assembly includes a first rod, a second rod and an electronic controller. The first rod has a strain gauge mounted thereon. The first rod is dimensioned and configured to install to a first side of a vehicle door and a first side of a door opening of a vehicle body structure. The second rod is dimensioned and configured to install to a second side of the vehicle door and a second side of the door opening. The electronic controller is connected to the strain gauge and is wired and configured to detect forces applied to the first rod by the vehicle door in response to predetermined amounts of force being applied to the vehicle door.
A method is provided for producing a cathode active material. The method includes shredding an anode sheet including an anode material disposed on an anode current collector with a cathode sheet including a cathode material disposed on a cathode current collector, rinsing the sheets with an organic solvent, agitating the sheets to delaminate the anode material from the anode current collector, separating the anode material from the anode current collector using a filter and/or a sieve, and blending the anode current collector and the cathode sheet to delaminate the cathode material from the cathode current collector. The method further includes performing size reduction and deagglomeration on the cathode material, which includes the cathode active material and a binder, separating the cathode material from the cathode current collector using a filter and/or a sieve, and performing gravity separation to separate the cathode active material from the binder.
H01M 4/1315 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx containing halogen atoms, e.g. LiCoOxFy
A vehicle body includes a first body panel, a second body panel and an insert. The second body panel is attached to an underside of the first body panel. The insert extends through the second body panel. The insert has a head, a shaft and a plurality of fins disposed along the shaft. The head is disposed on an exterior side of the second body panel. The shaft and the fins are disposed in a cavity between the second body panel and the first body panel. The insert further has an expandable foam provided on at least one of the shaft and one or more of the fins.
A vehicle is disclosed that includes: a vehicle body defining a door frame; a vehicle door that is movably connected to the vehicle body; and an actuation system. The vehicle door includes: an inner panel that is secured to the door frame; an outer panel that is secured to the inner panel; a reinforcement that is secured between the inner panel and the outer panel; and a support bracket that is secured to the reinforcement and which includes a body with a generally planar configuration. In contrast to the door frame, which includes a metallic material, the inner panel and the outer panel each include a non-metallic material. The actuation system is connected to the vehicle door to facilitate opening and closure thereof and extends through the reinforcement and the support bracket.
A method of delivering data to a vehicle including transmitting a request for the data from a vehicle to a database. The data stored in the database is tagged with location information. A location of the vehicle is determined. The data in the database tagged with location information within a predetermined distance of the determined location of the vehicle is determined. The data is delivered to the vehicle based on the determined location of the vehicle. The delivered data is displayed on a display disposed in the vehicle.
Road feel is created in a vehicle that has a steer-by-wire system using image data obtained from one or more cameras on the vehicle and image data obtained from a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor. A generative adversarial network (GAN) machine learning (ML) model is used to determine a road surface based on the image data from the one or more cameras and the image data from the LIDAR sensor. Haptic vibrations are generated based on the determined road surface to create the road feel using one or more motors on various vehicle components.
A light assembly for a vehicle includes a light bar, a projector and an end cap. The light bar is configured to be connected to a vehicle. An end cap is connected to an end of the light bar. The projector is rotatably connected to the light bar. The projector is configured to be rotatable relative to the end cap. The projector is configured to be axially movable relative to the end cap between a first position and a second position. Rotation of the projector relative to the end cap is prevented when the projector is in the first position. The projector is rotatable relative to the end cap when the projector is in the second position.
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/32 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides
Vehicle control using map-based braking includes receiving, while a driver is operating the vehicle to traverse a vehicle transportation network, vehicle operation information including at least a current speed of the vehicle, retrieving, from a planned path of an in-vehicle navigation system, an upcoming turn in a current road when the driver is using the in-vehicle navigation system, and retrieving from map data, the upcoming turn in the current road when the driver is not using tin-vehicle navigation system. Thereafter, it is determined whether, during the upcoming turn, wheels of the vehicle will maintain contact with a road surface at the current speed. A braking instruction is issued to a control system of the vehicle responsive to whether the wheels of the vehicle will maintain contact with the road surface at the current speed.
A center console accessory includes a tray body having a floor, a pair of side wall structures, a forward wall structure and a rearward wall structure that together define a concaved storage area. The forward wall structure includes a lower surface portion shaped and dimensioned to connect to a vehicle floor structure of a vehicle. The rearward wall structure is dimensioned and shaped to attach to a front area of a center console of the vehicle.
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
A vehicle door locking assembly includes a vehicle body structure, a door movably connected to the vehicle body structure, a fastener fixed to the door, and a locking member fixed to the vehicle body structure. The door is movable between a closed position and an open position relative to the vehicle body structure. The fastener is received by an opening in the vehicle body structure when the door is in the closed position. The locking member is configured to be received by the fastener upon an impact event to the vehicle body structure such that the door is prevented from moving from the closed position to the open position.
A vehicle comprises an image projector assembled to an underbody of the vehicle. The image projector has a bracket, a housing and an image emitter. The bracket is fixed to the underbody. The bracket has a plurality of first indentations. The housing has a plurality of second indentations that mate with the first indentations. The housing is adjustably disposed with respect to the bracket along the first and second indentations. The image emitter is provided in the housing and at least partially extends from the housing. The angle between the image emitter and the bracket changes as the housing is adjusted with respect to the bracket.
B60Q 1/24 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments for lighting other areas than only the way ahead
G03B 21/14 - Projectors or projection-type viewersAccessories therefor Details
A storage system configured for connection to a seat in a vehicle and including: a bracket that is configured for connection to the seat; a storage compartment that is configured to accommodate at least one personal article; and a fastener that is configured to connect the bracket to the storage compartment such that the bracket extends between the seat and the storage compartment.
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
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ASSB Cathode Having Controlled Electronic Conductive Paths
A cathode composite layer for an ASSB cell comprises cathode active material, a solid electrolyte, and conductive pathways. Each conductive pathway comprises a cylindrical carbon nanostructure having a first end and a second end with an exterior wall extending between the first end and the second end, and an insulating sheath covering the cylindrical carbon nanostructure except in an uncovered portion of the cylindrical carbon nanostructure, the uncovered portion being the first end and a first portion of the exterior wall directly adjacent the first end and the second end and a second portion of the exterior wall directly adjacent the second end.
A vehicle door is disclosed that includes: an outer panel; an inner panel located inboard of the outer panel; a window channel; a window glass; a structural beam; and a reinforcement member supported by the inner panel and the structural beam so as to inhibit force transmission through the vehicle door during a side impact. The window glass is movable within a window slot collectively defined by the outer panel and the inner panel. The window channel is supported by the inner panel, extends in generally orthogonal relation to the window slot, and is configured to receive the window glass such that the window glass is movable therethrough. The structural beam is supported by the inner panel and defines a longitudinal axis. The structural beam is configured such that the longitudinal axis extends in generally parallel relation to the window slot and in generally orthogonal relation to the window channel.
Trajectory planning include identifying state data based on sensor data from sensors of a vehicle. The state data are input to a machine-learning model to obtain parameters of a trajectory planner. The parameters are input to the trajectory planner to obtain a short term speed plan. The vehicle is autonomously controlled according to at least a portion of the short term speed plan.
