The present invention relates to a battery isolation module having an electronically controlled switch, a sensor, and an electronic controller. The sensor is configured to detect a first voltage from a first voltage bus and a second voltage from a distinct second voltage bus. The electronic controller, in communication with both the electronically controlled switch and the sensor, is designed to couple and decouple the first and second voltage buses through the electronically controlled switch. This operation is based on the voltage difference detected between the first and second voltages by the sensor, thereby enabling efficient management of electrical connections between distinct voltage buses.
B60L 58/20 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries de plusieurs modules de batterie ayant différentes tensions nominales
B60K 6/28 - Agencement ou montage de plusieurs moteurs primaires différents pour une propulsion réciproque ou commune, p. ex. systèmes de propulsion hybrides comportant des moteurs électriques et des moteurs à combustion interne les moteurs primaires étant constitués de moteurs électriques et de moteurs à combustion interne, p. ex. des VEH caractérisés par des appareils, des organes ou des moyens spécialement adaptés aux VEH caractérisés par les moyens d'accumulation d'énergie électrique, p. ex. les batteries ou les condensateurs
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
H01M 50/204 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H02J 1/08 - Systèmes à trois filsSystèmes ayant plus de trois fils
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Adaptive Thresholding Technique for Single Scatterer Tests
A computer-implemented method for determining an adaptive threshold for classifying a response signal to a signal emitted by a radar unit as a single scatterer response or a non-single scatterer response. The method includes obtaining multiple unit-independent thresholds based on multiple response signals with different signal-to-noise ratios. The method includes obtaining multiple unit-dependent thresholds based on multiple signals emitted by the radar unit with multiple configurations of azimuth and elevation angles. The method includes determining, based on the unit-independent thresholds and the unit-dependent thresholds, the adaptive threshold.
G01S 7/41 - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe utilisant l'analyse du signal d'écho pour la caractérisation de la cibleSignature de cibleSurface équivalente de cible
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SIDE RADAR ANTENNA INCLUDING QUASI ARTIFICIAL MAGNETIC CONDUCTORS
An antenna assembly configured to steer a radio frequency (RF) signal to a focus area offset from an azimuth center. A conductive top plate of the assembly includes: an outer surface and an inner surface facing a waveguide plate; a plurality of antennas defined within the outer surface and aligned with a waveguide, the plurality of antennas are configured to direct the RF signal to the focus area offset from the azimuth center; and a plurality of grooves are defined within the outer surface spaced apart from the plurality of antennas, at least one of the plurality of grooves is between two of the plurality of antennas. The plurality of grooves are configured to provide RF boundaries between the plurality of antennas.
G01S 7/03 - Détails de sous-ensembles HF spécialement adaptés à ceux-ci, p. ex. communs à l'émetteur et au récepteur
H01Q 1/52 - Moyens pour réduire le couplage entre les antennesMoyens pour réduire le couplage entre une antenne et une autre structure
H01Q 3/00 - Dispositifs pour changer ou faire varier l'orientation ou la forme du diagramme de directivité des ondes rayonnées par une antenne ou un système d'antenne
An assembly for analyzing a system including a first entity, configured to send and receive data, a second entity, configured to send and receive data, at least one third entity, configured to receive the data from the first entity and/or the data of the second entity; and an interface, configured to transmit the data of the first entity to the second entity and to the third entity and/or to transmit the data of the second entity to the first entity and to the third entity, wherein the interface is of a Web assembly Interface Type, WIT, or a Web assembly Interface Type definition file, and wherein data from an egress of the third entity is used for analyzing the system.
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
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DEVICE FOR WINDING AND RETAINING ELONGATED CONDUCTORS WITH ROBOTIC MANIPULATION CAPABILITY
The present disclosure provides a device designed for the efficient handling and organization of elongated conductors. The device includes a pallet specifically configured for winding an elongated conductor around it, ensuring orderly storage and transport. Connector retaining features are incorporated to secure terminating connectors of the conductor at predetermined locations on the pallet's surface, facilitating easy removal by a robotic device. Additionally, the device is equipped with manipulation features that enable a robotic device to effectively manipulate the pallet, enhancing automation in processes involving the handling of elongated conductors. This configuration allows for streamlined operations in environments where robotic devices are employed for tasks such as assembly, storage, or transportation of conductors.
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
B60R 16/02 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques
B65H 75/28 - Agencements pour fixer les extrémités du matériau
B65H 75/42 - Noyaux, gabarits, supports ou pièces de tenue pour matériau bobiné, enroulé ou plié, p. ex. tourets, broches, bobines, tubes à cannette, boîtes spécialement adaptés ou montés pour stocker, dérouler de façon répétée et stocker à nouveau des longueurs de matériau prévues pour des buts particuliers, p. ex. tuyaux souples à poste fixe, câbles de force impliquant l'utilisation d'un noyau ou d'un gabarit intérieur formant support pour le paquet de matériau stocké mobile ou transportable fixé à des outils ou machines mobiles ou en faisant partie
6.
ROBUST ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY WITH ADAPTIVE POWER CONTROL
An electrical power supply assembly is disclosed, comprising first and second DC/DC converters, each equipped with a current sensor to determine respective currents. The assembly includes an electrical charge storage device with a boost/buck DC/DC converter and a charge storage medium. It features voltage sensors to determine input, output, and charge storage medium voltages. An electronic controller, in communication with the converters and sensors, includes a computer-readable medium storing instructions that enable the controller to adjust the output power of the first and second DC/DC converters based on their respective currents and the input and output voltages when the output voltage is outside a predetermined range. Additionally, the controller adjusts the output power of the boost/buck DC/DC converter based on the output and charge storage medium voltages under similar conditions, ensuring efficient power management and stability of the electrical power supply assembly.
H02J 1/10 - Fonctionnement de sources à courant continu en parallèle
H02M 1/00 - Détails d'appareils pour transformation
H02M 1/32 - Moyens pour protéger les convertisseurs autrement que par mise hors circuit automatique
H02M 1/44 - Circuits ou dispositions pour corriger les interférences électromagnétiques dans les convertisseurs ou les onduleurs
H02M 3/335 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant continu avec transformation intermédiaire en courant alternatif par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrodes de commande pour produire le courant alternatif intermédiaire utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs
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METHOD OF DETERMINING A FAILURE RATE FOR AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
A method for determining the failure rate of a batch of electrical connectors involves degrading at least one sample connector to exhibit a normal contact force below a specified threshold, which is less than the batch's mean force. The method includes determining the probability of the sample's occurrence within the batch based on the threshold force, applying a vibration test to the sample, and obtaining its failure rate. The batch's failure rate is then calculated by multiplying the sample's failure rate by its probability of occurrence. This approach allows for an accurate estimation of the batch's overall reliability by assessing the performance of degraded samples under specified conditions.
A right-angle header electrical connector includes a housing and multiple signal terminals, each designed for right-angle connection to a printed circuit board. The connector further includes at least one shielding plate positioned between adjacent signal terminals. This shielding plate is shaped to essentially follow the contour of at least one signal terminal, providing electromagnetic shielding and reducing the impact of vibration on the signal terminals. The configuration enhances signal integrity and mechanical stability by decoupling the signal terminals from external vibrations and electromagnetic interference.
H01R 13/6585 - Matériau de blindage entourant individuellement des contacts espacés les uns des autres ou interposé entre ces derniers
H01R 12/72 - Dispositifs de couplage pour circuits imprimés rigides ou structures similaires se couplant avec la bordure des circuits imprimés rigides ou des structures similaires
H01R 13/6594 - Caractéristiques ou dispositions spécifiques de raccordement du blindage aux organes conducteurs le blindage étant monté sur une carte de circuits imprimés et raccordé à des organes conducteurs
H01R 43/20 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour assembler les pièces de contact avec le socle isolant, le boîtier ou le manchon ou pour les en désassembler
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Joint Doppler and Angle Estimation for Automotive MIMO Radar Systems
A method for processing a radar signal includes receiving a set of signal segments via a set of antenna receiver channels, dividing the radar signal into a set of sub-spectrums, forming a first matrix, and determining whether an energy level associated with the first matrix has met a threshold energy level. The method includes generating a reconstructed signal. Generating the reconstructed signal includes determining a direction of arrival phase, generating a first set of measurements, determining an index value, determining a Doppler phase based on the index value, determining a second set of measurements based on the index value, and determining a direction of departure phase associated with the target object. The method includes subtracting data associated with the reconstructed signal from the first matrix, outputting the direction of departure phase, the direction of arrival phase, and the Doppler phase; and tracking a location of the target object.
G01S 13/72 - Systèmes radar de poursuiteSystèmes analogues pour la poursuite en deux dimensions, p. ex. combinaison de la poursuite en angle et de celle en distance, radar de poursuite pendant l'exploration
G01S 13/50 - Systèmes de mesure basés sur le mouvement relatif à la cible
G01S 13/931 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour prévenir les collisions de véhicules terrestres
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Adaptive Image Thresholding for Light Source Identification
A method of identifying a light source in an image, the method includes receiving an image pyramid representing a tone-mapped image by a reference pixel array of low resolution, and by one or more test pixel arrays of higher resolution than the reference pixel array. The method includes comparing pixel values of test pixels in the image with respective brightness thresholds. A light source is identified at a position at which a test pixel value exceeds a respective brightness threshold. The method includes, for each test pixel, defining the respective brightness threshold as a non-linear function of a pixel value of a reference pixel in the reference pixel array which has an area in the image which includes the position of the test pixel and which has a pixel value which is a mean pixel value of the test pixels in the area in the image of the reference pixel.
A method of training an autoencoder for analyzing a machine learning model, the method includes extracting output data from an embedding layer of the machine learning model operating on in-sample data. The method includes performing dimensionality reduction on at least a portion of the extracted output data from the embedding layer to obtain first dimensionality-reduced data. The method includes training the autoencoder to generate corresponding intermediate dimensionality-reduced data at a bottleneck of the autoencoder from at least the portion of the extracted output data.
A method includes determining a line length of an antenna channel. The method includes determining a phase response of a signal associated with the antenna channel. The method includes determining whether the phase response has met a set of linearization criteria. The method includes, in response to a determination that the phase response has met the set of linearization criteria, applying a linear shift to the phase response. The method includes determining whether the signal is a first or a second signal type. The method includes, in response to a determination that the signal is the first type, encoding the signal with the compensation adjustment before the signal is transmitted. The method includes, in response to a determination that the signal is the second type, applying the compensation adjustment to the signal by applying the compensation adjustment during FFT processing or by applying a circular shift.
A staging system for robotically engaging a connector to facilitate assembly of the connector in a vehicle includes a substrate and an installation subassembly. The installation subassembly is configured to be removably-coupled to the substrate to facilitate robotic engagement of the connector. The installation subassembly includes a primary component and a secondary component adjustably-coupled to the primary component.
H01R 13/73 - Moyens de montage des pièces de couplage sur les appareils ou structures, p. ex. sur un mur
H02G 1/06 - Méthodes ou appareils spécialement adaptés à l'installation, entretien, réparation, ou démontage des câbles ou lignes électriques pour poser les câbles, p. ex. appareils de pose sur véhicule
An electrical connector assembly includes a connector housing defining a cavity and an opening providing access to the cavity, first and second direct current (DC) terminals disposed within the cavity, and first and second busbars electrically and mechanically attached directly to the first and second DC terminals respectively. The first and second busbars each have a rectangular cross section and wherein the first and second busbars extend through the opening such that portions of the first and second busbars are outside of the connector housing. A method of manufacturing an electrical connector assembly is also provided.
H01R 9/16 - Fixation des pièces de connexion sur le socle ou sur le coffretIsolement des pièces de connexion par rapport au socle ou au coffret
B60L 53/16 - Connecteurs, p. ex. fiches ou prises, spécialement adaptés pour recharger des véhicules électriques
H01R 13/512 - SoclesBoîtiers composés de différentes pièces assemblées par une vis ou par des vis
H01R 43/20 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour assembler les pièces de contact avec le socle isolant, le boîtier ou le manchon ou pour les en désassembler
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H01R 4/30 - Connexions par serrageConnexions par ressort utilisant un organe de serrage constitué par une vis ou par un écrou
H01R 43/02 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour connexions soudées
A sensor system comprised an optical sensor and at least one radar device which includes a radar operation unit configured to generate radar waves to be transmitted and/or to detect radar waves, and which includes an antenna element configured to transmit radar waves generated by the radar operation unit to an exterior of the sensor system and/or to receive radar waves from the exterior of the sensor system which are to be detected by the radar operation unit. The antenna element is directly attached to the radar operation unit.
A system includes a vehicle location prediction module (VLPM) configured to receive sensor data associated with a set of target vehicles. For each respective target vehicle, the VLPM is configured to determine a prediction corresponding to the respective target vehicle. The prediction is based on a set of criteria. The prediction includes a plurality of prediction segments corresponding to future time intervals. The prediction indicates a position of the respective target vehicle at each of the plurality of prediction segments. A first prediction segment of the plurality of prediction segments is based on the sensor data. The first prediction segment of the plurality of prediction segments includes maintaining or adjusting a target vehicle acceleration or executing a portion of a lane change based on the outcome of the set of criteria. A second prediction segment of the plurality of prediction segments is based on the first prediction segment.
A radar device includes at least one antenna and a radome. The at least one antenna has a field of view. The radome covers the at least one antenna. The radome includes a first layer and a second layer in form of a layer stack. The layer stack is configured to have a low reflection for radar waves.
H01Q 1/42 - Enveloppes non intimement mécaniquement associées avec les éléments rayonnants, p. ex. radome
G01S 13/931 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour prévenir les collisions de véhicules terrestres
H01Q 17/00 - Dispositifs pour absorber les ondes rayonnées par une antenneCombinaisons de tels dispositifs avec des éléments ou systèmes d'antennes actives
A sensor system comprises an optical sensor which includes an imaging device and a detection device which defines a rear side of the optical sensor, a radar transceiver unit for generating radar waves to be transmitted and for receiving radar waves to be detected, and at least one antenna element configured to transfer radar waves from the radar transceiver unit to an exterior of the sensor system and from the exterior of the sensor system to the radar transceiver unit. The radar transceiver unit is located at the rear side of the optical sensor.
An electrical connector that includes a removeable faceplate is described. The removeable faceplate includes a primary lock and at least one terminal position assurance (TPA) feature coupled to the removeable faceplate by a hinge. The TPA feature is moveable via the hinge to be seated in an opening in a connector body to interact with terminal(s) carried in the connector body to secure the terminal(s) in the connector body.
The disclosure concerns a cable cooling system for cooling an embedded part of a battery charging cable of a battery-operated vehicle, the vehicle comprising an air conditioning system operated with a coolant fluid circuit that is configured for absorbing heat by phase changing expansion, such as a compressor operated air conditioning system. According to the disclosure, the cable cooling system comprises a cable cooling liquid that is circulated in a closed circuit for absorbing heat from the charging cable and discharging the heat toward the air conditioner coolant fluid, through a cable cooling heat exchanger that is incorporated within the air conditioner coolant fluid circuit so as to be cooled by the air conditioner coolant fluid circuit. Preferably, the cable cooling liquid is a non-dielectric liquid such as an ethylene-glycol solution, which enables a very efficient cooling with simple and standard components.
A computer-implemented method for improving vision of a vehicle's environment for one or more users of the vehicle. The method includes aggregating, by a perception module of the vehicle, sensor data provided by a plurality of sensors of the vehicle. The method includes constructing, by the perception module, a three-dimensional (3D) visual world model, based on the aggregated sensor data. The 3D visual world model represents the vehicle and the vehicle's environment. The method includes rendering, by a visualization module of the vehicle, a user's view of the vehicle's environment, based on the constructed 3D visual world model. The method includes providing, by the visualization module, the rendered view to one or more displays for use by the one or more users of the vehicle.
A computer implemented method for estimating a mounting angle of a radar sensor comprises the following steps carried out by computer hardware components: acquiring radar sensor data using a radar sensor; acquiring a synthetic aperture radar image using the radar sensor and/or using the radar sensor data; and estimating a mounting angle of the radar sensor based on the synthetic aperture radar image and the radar sensor data.
G01S 13/90 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour la cartographie ou la représentation utilisant des techniques d'antenne synthétique
G01S 13/931 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour prévenir les collisions de véhicules terrestres
A printed circuit board (PCB) assembly includes a PCB, a first fin, and a microstrip feed line. The PCB includes a first side and a second side. The first side includes a first plurality of components arranged in a first circuit. The second side opposes the first side and includes a second plurality of components arranged in a second circuit. The first fin is arranged in the first circuit and defines a first long curve and a first short curve. The first long curve and the first short curve are disposed on the first side of the PCB. The microstrip feed line is connected to the first fin.
A waveguide antenna assembly includes a lower housing, an upper housing, and a printed circuit board (PCB). The lower housing is formed, at least in part, from a conductive material. The upper housing is coupled to the lower housing and is formed, at least in part, from a conductive material. The upper housing and the lower housing define a slot. The printed circuit board (PCB) is disposed within the slot and includes a first side and a second side. The first side faces the lower housing and includes a first plurality of components arranged in a first circuit. The second side faces the upper housing and includes a second plurality of components arranged in a second circuit.
A computer implemented method for determining a mean and a variance of measurement data comprises the following steps carried out by computer hardware components: acquiring measurement data for a present time step using a sensor; updating a plurality of intermediate data for a previous time step based on the measurement data for the present time and based on a forgetting factor to obtain a plurality of intermediate data for the present time step; and determining the mean and the variance for the present time step based on the plurality of intermediate data for the present time step.
G01S 17/931 - Systèmes lidar, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour prévenir les collisions de véhicules terrestres
G01S 13/72 - Systèmes radar de poursuiteSystèmes analogues pour la poursuite en deux dimensions, p. ex. combinaison de la poursuite en angle et de celle en distance, radar de poursuite pendant l'exploration
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Electrical connectors; Electrical connectors for use in automotive, commercial vehicle, agricultural machinery, aerospace and defense, construction, and space applications; Ethernet connectors; Ethernet connectors for use in automotive, commercial vehicle, agricultural machinery, aerospace and defense, construction, and space applications; Cable connectors; Cable connectors, namely, connectors for single pair ethernet cable
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Parking sensors for vehicles; Position sensors for vehicles; Sensors for determining the proximity of a vehicle to other objects; Blind spot cameras for vehicles; Combined radar and camera apparatus to enable vehicle low-speed maneuvering and parking
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WAVEGUIDE TRANSITION FOR SINGLE LAYERED WAVEGUIDE ANTENNAS
A radar control module includes a printed circuit board including a radio frequency port. A trough waveguide antenna is mounted to the printed circuit board and includes a base and a pair of sidewalls extending from the base and an open side opposite the base. A transition path extends vertically relative to the printed circuit board and extends from the radio frequency port and in communication with an end of the trough waveguide antenna.
H01Q 13/22 - Fente longitudinale dans la paroi limite du guide d'onde ou d'une ligne de transmission
H01Q 13/28 - Antennes constituées par un guide non résonnant à ondes de fuite ou une ligne de transmissionStructures équivalentes produisant un rayonnement le long du trajet de l'onde guidée comportant des éléments présentant des discontinuités électriques et espacées dans la direction de la propagation de l'onde, p. ex. élément diélectrique ou élément conducteur formant diélectrique artificiel
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING A WIRE CABLE WELDED DIRECTLY TO A TERMINAL
An electrical connector assembly may include a wire cable having an elongate conductor extending along a longitudinal axis. The conductor defines an exposed face arranged substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The exposed face has a surface area that is substantially equal to a cross sectional area of the conductor. The electrical connector assembly may also include an electrical terminal having a contact face. The exposed face of the conductor is metallurgically welded to the contact face of the electrical terminal. A method of assembling an electrical connector is also provided.
H01R 13/6593 - Caractéristiques ou dispositions spécifiques de raccordement du blindage aux organes conducteurs l'organe conducteur étant un câble blindé le blindage étant composé de différentes pièces
30.
System and Method for Generating Visual Response to Spoken Input
A system for instructing execution of a function in response to a spoken input includes one or more cameras, a lip detection module, a text-to-image generation module, and an output module. The cameras are configured to capture images of a user. The lip detection module is configured to process the captured images to determine one or more words corresponding to lip movements of the user's spoken input. The text-to-image generation module is configured to generate one or more images representing a function responsive to the spoken input, based on the words determined by the lip detection module. The output module is configured to output the generated images for display. The cameras are arranged to capture the user's response to the displayed images. The system is arranged to instruct execution of the function in response to the captured response.
A heading determination system for determining heading of a vehicle includes a connection module configured to receive device heading information from a user device. The device heading information indicates a direction of movement of the user device. The heading determination system includes a movement determination module configured to, based on location information of the user device measured by the vehicle, determine a relative device movement. The relative device movement indicates a direction of movement of the user device relative to the vehicle. The heading determination system includes a localization module configured to determine the heading of the vehicle based on the device heading information and the relative device movement, and transmit the heading of the vehicle to a control module of the vehicle to perform an action.
A connector assembly may include a first connector having a connector housing. An assembly may include a slide assist member slidably connected to the connector housing and having a cam slot. An assembly may include a lever pivotably connected to the connector housing and the slide assist member configured to move the slide assist member relative to the connector housing from a pre-staged location to a staged location. An assembly may include a first latching feature and a second latching feature that cooperate to maintain the slide assist member in the pre-staged location. A connector system and a method of assembling a connector system is also provided.
H01R 13/629 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz
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HYBRID NEURAL NETWORK-BASED OBJECT TRACKING WITH BOUNDING BOX STATE ESTIMATION FROM A SPARSE RADAR DETECTION DISTRIBUTION
A driver assistance system includes: a hybrid object tracking module comprising i) a radar detection module configured to receive a sparse radar detection distribution including radar detections based on a radar signal emitted from a host vehicle, ii) an object parameter determining module configured to generate an object track including centroid information for a detected object relative to the host vehicle, and iii) multiple modules implementing a deep neural network model and including neural networks, the deep neural network model configured to generate an estimate state of a bounding box and a confidence level of the estimated state of the bounding box based on the radar detections and the centroid information; and a driver assistance module configured to perform driver assistance operations based on the estimated state of the bounding box and the confidence level.
The present disclosure relates to a computer implemented method for detecting artifacts in infrared (IR) illuminated IR images. Artifacts are separated from real objects by analyzing results of regression line fits to histograms of pixel values. Artifacts will have smooth transition gradients and therefore will show smaller deviations of the regression line fit to the histogram data.
An electrical connector includes an inner housing defining a plurality of terminal cavities and a plurality of flexible terminal retaining arms configured to retain electrical terminals within the terminal cavities. The connector includes a nose housing attached to the inner housing having a plurality of apertures arranged and aligned with openings of the terminal cavities. The connector includes an independent secondary lock (ISL) defining a plurality of raised pads and a tab. The ISL is configured to be disposed within the inner housing. The connector includes an outer housing attached to the inner housing by a flexible latching arm extending from the outer housing and engaging the inner housing. The raised pads are aligned with the terminal retaining arms when the ISL is in a fully-staged position within the inner housing. The tab is aligned with the flexible latching arm when the ISL is in the fully-staged position.
H01R 13/426 - Fixation de manière démontable par un dispositif de retenue indépendant et élastique porté par le socle ou par le boîtier, p. ex. par un collier
H01R 13/506 - SoclesBoîtiers composés de différentes pièces assemblées par enclenchement réciproque des pièces
H01R 43/20 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour assembler les pièces de contact avec le socle isolant, le boîtier ou le manchon ou pour les en désassembler
A radar system for automotive applications includes multiple radar antennas. The radar antennas are arranged on a two-dimensional area. The two-dimensional area has a length of between 190 and 520 mm and a height of between 80 and 220 mm. At least two of the radar antennas are arranged on opposing edges of the two-dimensional area.
A method of verifying calibration of automotive radar alignment. The method includes replacing a radar sensor with a verification device. The method includes providing, via the verification device, a first laser beam and a second laser beam. The method includes irradiating a target with the first laser beam and the second laser beam. The method includes determining a first target position that the first laser beam is incident on the target. The method includes determining a second target position that the second laser beam is incident on the target. The method includes determining an orientation of the radar sensor. The method includes determining misalignment of the radar sensor using a difference between the determined orientation and a reference orientation of the verification device. The method includes configuring the calibration of the radar sensor to compensate for determined misalignment.
A method for processing radar signals includes receiving multiple radio waves reflected from at least one object and received by an antenna array. The method includes processing each of the reflected radio waves to determine a range from the antenna array to the at least one object. The method includes adjusting each of the processed radio waves based on a respective angle of incidence of the reflected radio wave and the motion of the antenna array. The method includes filtering the adjusted processed radio waves through a hierarchical filter bank including multiple filters to receive multiple output images representing the motion of the object.
A method of manufacturing an air waveguide antenna formed of a first antenna portion including a first surface having a first air waveguide portion therein and a second antenna portion including a second surface having a second air waveguide portion therein. The method includes forming one or more cavities in one or both of the first and second surfaces. The method includes fitting the first and second antenna portions together with the first and second surfaces facing each other such that the first and second air waveguide portions oppose each other to form an air waveguide. The one or more cavities are such that parallel plate mode energy leakage of an electromagnetic wave guided by the air waveguide, through an air gap between the fitted first and second surfaces, is redirected.
G01S 13/931 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour prévenir les collisions de véhicules terrestres
H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les véhicules routiers ou ferroviaires
H01Q 13/28 - Antennes constituées par un guide non résonnant à ondes de fuite ou une ligne de transmissionStructures équivalentes produisant un rayonnement le long du trajet de l'onde guidée comportant des éléments présentant des discontinuités électriques et espacées dans la direction de la propagation de l'onde, p. ex. élément diélectrique ou élément conducteur formant diélectrique artificiel
A radar system for a driver-assistance system of a vehicle includes a body with at least two side faces. Each one of the at least two side faces is oriented in a different direction. The radar system includes a separate radar subunit arranged on each one of the at least two side faces. Each one of the radar subunits includes at least one transmitting (TX) channel and at least one receiving (RX) channel.
An electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shield for providing electromagnetic compatibility of electronic components. The EMC shield includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion being arranged for attachment to a printed circuit board. The second portion being arranged for attachment to a housing at least partially enclosing the printed circuit board. The first and second portions are arranged at an angle to each other. The third portion connects the first and second portions. The third portion is a bend portion between the first portion and the second portion.
A system for summoning a vehicle includes a portable electronic device, a plurality of communication devices or nodes for installation at the vehicle, and a controller. The controller is configured for establishing wireless communication with the portable electronic device via the plurality of communication devices or nodes. The controller is configured for verifying the portable electronic device as an authorized device associated with the vehicle. The controller is configured for determining a relative location of the portable electronic device via triangulation/trilateration of distances between the portable electronic device and the plurality of communication devices or nodes installed in the vehicle. The controller is configured for calculating a path toward the relative location. The controller is configured for activating a running gear of the vehicle to autonomously execute the path.
B60W 60/00 - Systèmes d’aide à la conduite spécialement adaptés aux véhicules routiers autonomes
G01C 21/34 - Recherche d'itinéraireGuidage en matière d'itinéraire
G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de positionLocalisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
H04W 4/029 - Services de gestion ou de suivi basés sur la localisation
An electrical system includes a DC/DC converter having a first transistor and a second transistor and a controller. The converter is configured to supply an output voltage to a load. The controller is configured to operate the first and second transistors in a set of modes. When an electrical current drawn by the load is associated with a low electrical current, the set of modes is configured to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness by operating the first and second transistors in a continuous switching mode when the current drawn by the load exceeds a first threshold, operating the first and second transistors in a PWM mode when the current drawn by the load is less than the first threshold and greater than a second threshold, and operating the first and second transistors in a burst mode when the current drawn by the load is less than the second threshold.
H02J 1/10 - Fonctionnement de sources à courant continu en parallèle
B60R 16/03 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour l'alimentation des sous-systèmes du véhicule en énergie électrique
H02M 1/00 - Détails d'appareils pour transformation
H02M 3/00 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant continu
H02M 3/335 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant continu avec transformation intermédiaire en courant alternatif par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrodes de commande pour produire le courant alternatif intermédiaire utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs
B60L 15/00 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train
44.
HEAT SINK CONFIGURED TO TRANSFER OIL AWAY FROM INTEGRATED CIRCUIT
A heat sink including: a base configured to be mounted over an integrated circuit in contact with thermal interface material on the integrated circuit; a sidewall extending from the base; and a capillary channel extending along the base away from the integrated circuit, the capillary channel configured to draw oil released from the thermal interface material away from the integrated circuit by capillary action.
A method of determining a movement path for a vehicle includes determining a set of adjacent nodes with respect to a current node. The method includes determining, via a neural network, a subsequent path node and determining whether a path based on the subsequent path node connects a source to a goal node. The method includes, in response to a determination that the path based on the subsequent path node does not connect the source node to the goal node, determining an alternative subsequent path node, and determining, via the neural network, a second path based on the alternative subsequent path node. The method includes, in response to a determination that the path based on the subsequent path node connects the source to the goal node, selecting the path based on the subsequent path node as the movement path, and executing a set of actions associated with the movement path.
B60W 60/00 - Systèmes d’aide à la conduite spécialement adaptés aux véhicules routiers autonomes
B60T 7/12 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager
B60W 10/04 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion
B60W 10/18 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de freinage
B60W 10/20 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de direction
B60W 30/06 - Manœuvre automatique de stationnement
B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention
B62D 15/02 - Indicateurs de direction ou aides de direction
G05D 1/228 - Dispositions d’entrée de commande situées à bord de véhicules sans pilote
G06Q 10/047 - Optimisation des itinéraires ou des chemins, p. ex. problème du voyageur de commerce
46.
System, Method And Software For Processing Vehicle Occupant Data
A system for processing vehicle occupant data includes a plurality of vehicle inputs for receiving information associated with the vehicle. At least one of the plurality of vehicle inputs includes an input from an interior cabin camera. The system includes a controller for processing the vehicle information from the plurality of vehicle inputs. The controller includes functional blocks for performing processing functions. The functional blocks include a characteristic determination block for determining, from the plurality of vehicle inputs, one or more occupant characteristics associated with a vehicle occupant. The system includes an occupant profile block for building an occupant profile based on determined occupant characteristics. The occupant profile includes occupant preferences associated with the one or more occupant characteristics. The system includes a preference selection block for selecting an occupant preference from an occupant profile based on one or more occupant characteristics determined by the determination block.
B60R 21/015 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des moyens pour détecter la présence ou la position des passagers, des sièges des passagers ou des sièges pour enfants, p. ex. pour mettre hors service le déclenchement
B60K 35/10 - Dispositions d'entrée, c.-à-d. de l'utilisateur au véhicule, associées aux fonctions du véhicule ou spécialement adaptées à celles-ci
A connector designed for mating with a counter-connector through the insertion of a connector housing into a counter-connector housing includes a lever that rotates around an axis between a first position for pre-engagement and a second position for full insertion. The connector features a latch with a tongue parallel to the lever's rotation plane, elastically flexible at its connection area with the housing. The tongue's free extremity blocks lever rotation in the delivery position, thereby preventing movement toward the mated position by abutting the lever. This extremity is displaced from its blocking position by a cam-like shape on the counter-connector during pre-engagement. The blocking action is cantilevered relative to the tongue's connection with the housing and/or angled with respect to the tongue's normal direction, causing deformation within the tongue's plane. This configuration ensures secure pre-engagement and controlled transition to the fully mated position.
H01R 13/629 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz
H01R 43/26 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour engager ou séparer les deux pièces d'un dispositif de couplage
A connector assembly includes a connector body, a lock member, and an inner housing. The connector body includes a plurality of walls and an inner portion. The plurality of walls define a cavity configured to receive a terminal. The inner portion is disposed within the cavity. The lock member is removably-disposed within the cavity and defines an aperture configured to receive the terminal. The inner housing is removably-disposed within the cavity and defines a slot configured to receive the terminal. The inner housing includes a detent configured to engage the lock member. During actuation of the lock member from a first position to a second position, the detent engages the lock member and moves the lock member toward the inner portion and the terminal to detect whether the terminal is properly disposed within the connector body.
H01R 13/424 - Fixation de manière démontable sur un socle ou dans un boîtier composé de plusieurs pièces isolantes dont l'une au moins est flexible
H01R 43/20 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour assembler les pièces de contact avec le socle isolant, le boîtier ou le manchon ou pour les en désassembler
49.
Radar Device And Method For Manufacturing The Same
A radar device for Autonomous Driving, AD, or Advanced Driver Assistant Systems, ADAS, applications for vehicles is provided. The device comprises a housing comprising a base and a cover, a radar unit mounted on a Printed Circuit Board, PCB, and a shielding covering the radar unit and configured to provide EMC, Electro Magnetic Compatibility, shielding to the radar unit. The shielding is fixedly attached to an inner bottom of the base. The base is provided with a supporting structure comprising a plurality of supporting elements configured to provide support the PCB and/or the shielding.
A radar sensor which comprises a layer including at least one active region and at least one passive region. The active region includes a plurality of antenna elements being configured to transmit and to receive radar waves, and the passive region is free of antenna elements. The passive region is provided with a diffraction grating surface.
A system for detecting occupants of a vehicle includes memory hardware configured to store instructions and processor hardware configured to execute the instructions. The instructions include, based on an outcome of a first set of criteria, associating image data with a first set of scores. The first set of scores includes a first score and a second score. The instructions include, based on an outcome of a second set of criteria, associating the data with a second set of scores. The instructions include combining the first set of scores and the second set of scores, including determining a first metric and determining a second metric. The instructions include comparing the first metric and the second metric. The instructions include, in response to a determination that the first metric is greater than the second metric, organizing the data into a first category and activating an airbag of the vehicle.
B60R 21/015 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des moyens pour détecter la présence ou la position des passagers, des sièges des passagers ou des sièges pour enfants, p. ex. pour mettre hors service le déclenchement
G06V 20/59 - Contexte ou environnement de l’image à l’intérieur d’un véhicule, p. ex. concernant l’occupation des sièges, l’état du conducteur ou les conditions de l’éclairage intérieur
G06V 40/10 - Corps d’êtres humains ou d’animaux, p. ex. occupants de véhicules automobiles ou piétonsParties du corps, p. ex. mains
A computerized method of adapting operation of a vehicle includes receiving first sensor data indicating a current driving state of a driver of the vehicle. The computerized method includes determining a first deviation metric by comparing the first sensor data to a reference driving state. The computerized method also includes, in response to the first deviation metric exceeding a first threshold, signaling, to the driver via a user interface of the vehicle, intended vehicle adaptation. The computerized method includes selectively receiving, via the user interface, an overriding user input from the driver. The computerized method further includes, in response to the overriding user input being received, commencing recording driving data, including the first sensor data. The computerized method includes, in response to the overriding user input not being received, adapting operation of the vehicle.
B60W 50/12 - Limitation de la possibilité de commande du conducteur en fonction de l'état du véhicule, p. ex. moyens de verrouillage des grandeurs d'entrées pour éviter un fonctionnement dangereux
B60R 25/04 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p. ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises agissant sur le système de propulsion, p. ex. le moteur ou le moteur d’entraînement
B60W 40/08 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conducteurs ou aux passagers
B60W 50/00 - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier
B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention
Described herein is a waveguide that is configured to be soldered to a printed circuit board (PCB) via one or more metallic portions disposed thereon. Additionally, the waveguide may have solder disposed within through holes that is configured to conduct heat from one or more components of the PCB when the waveguide is mounted to the PCB. Also described herein is an assembly comprising the waveguide soldered to the PCB via solder between the metallic portions of the waveguide and metallic portions of the PCB. Techniques for producing the waveguide and the assembly are also described herein. By soldering the waveguide to the PCB, an inexpensive, precise, and secure mechanical bonding may be achieved while electrically sealing features of the waveguide and/or components of the PCB. Furthermore, the solder within the through holes allows for better heat conduction through the waveguide.
A connector assembly includes a connector body and a seal. The connector body defines a cavity and a terminal slot in fluid communication with the cavity. The seal is removably disposed within the cavity. The seal includes a body defining a terminal aperture, a first rib and a second rib extending from the body, and a flap extending from the body. In an assembled configuration, the first rib and the second rib engage portions of the connector body.
A printed circuit board, PCB, comprising: a first pin pad (PP1), adapted to be connected to a first pin of an integrated circuit, IC, chip, wherein the first pin of the IC chip is a pin for a D-PHY function and a C-PHY function provided by the IC chip; a first wire (W1), adapted as a line for the D-PHY function; a second wire (W2), adapted as a line for the C-PHY function; and a first assembly option module (A1), adapted to provide a first option of connecting the first pin pad (PP1) to the first wire (W1) if the IC chip to be assembled onto the PCB is to provide the D-PHY function, or to provide a second option of connecting the first pin pad (PP1) to the second wire (W2) if the IC chip to be assembled onto the PCB is to provide the C-PHY function.
An electrical assembly includes an onboard charger (OBC) and a power splitter. The OBC is configured to receive alternating current from a power source. The power splitter is electrically connected with the OBC and is configured to provide an output voltage. The electrical assembly is configured to simultaneously charge at least one battery and provide the output voltage.
B60L 53/20 - Procédés de chargement de batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriquesStations de charge ou équipements de charge embarqués pour ces batteriesÉchange d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie dans les véhicules électriques caractérisés par des convertisseurs situés dans le véhicule
B60L 1/00 - Fourniture de l'énergie électrique à l'équipement auxiliaire des véhicules à traction électrique
A modular electrical terminal set includes a base element equipped with connection means, a 90° terminal, and a 180° terminal. The 90° terminal is provided with fixation means that enable its attachment to the connection means of the base element, thereby forming a 90° connection terminal. Similarly, the 180° terminal is equipped with fixation means for attachment to the connection means of the base element, resulting in a 180° connection terminal. This configuration allows for versatile electrical connections by providing options for both 90° and 180° terminal orientations, enhancing adaptability in various electrical setups.
H01R 13/03 - Contacts caractérisés par le matériau, p. ex. matériaux de plaquage ou de revêtement
H01R 4/18 - Connexions conductrices de l'électricité entre plusieurs organes conducteurs en contact direct, c.-à-d. se touchant l'un l'autreMoyens pour réaliser ou maintenir de tels contactsConnexions conductrices de l'électricité ayant plusieurs emplacements espacés de connexion pour les conducteurs et utilisant des organes de contact pénétrant dans l'isolation effectuées uniquement par torsion, enroulage, pliage, sertissage ou autre déformation permanente par sertissage
An electrical assembly configured for connection with a battery and an electrical load includes a first transistor, a second transistor, a first operational amplifier (op-amp), a second op-amp, a comparator, and a controller. The second transistor is electrically connected in parallel with the first transistor. The first operational amplifier (op-amp) is electrically connected with the first transistor and the second transistor. The second op-amp is electrically connected with the first transistor and the second transistor. The comparator is electrically connected with the first op-amp and the second op-amp. The controller is electrically connected with the first transistor, the second transistor, and the comparator. The controller is configured to control the first transistor and the second transistor and determine an operational status of the first transistor and the second transistor based on an output of the comparator.
H03K 5/24 - Circuits présentant plusieurs entrées et une sortie pour comparer des impulsions ou des trains d'impulsions entre eux en ce qui concerne certaines caractéristiques du signal d'entrée, p. ex. la pente, l'intégrale la caractéristique étant l'amplitude
59.
Undervoltage protection system for power supply management
An apparatus controls the supply of power to multiple loads. The apparatus includes a first voltage monitor for monitoring a supply voltage. The apparatus includes a second voltage monitor for monitoring the supply voltage. The apparatus includes a control circuit for controlling a load driver to selectively drive the loads. The control circuit is configured to control the load driver to disconnect one or more predetermined ones of the loads from the supply voltage, in response to either of the first voltage monitor or the second voltage monitor determining an undervoltage condition. The first voltage monitor and the second voltage monitor are connected to the supply voltage in parallel.
H02J 9/00 - Circuits pour alimentation de puissance de secours ou de réserve, p. ex. pour éclairage de secours
B60R 16/03 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour l'alimentation des sous-systèmes du véhicule en énergie électrique
H02J 1/08 - Systèmes à trois filsSystèmes ayant plus de trois fils
60.
ROBOTIC MANIPULATOR ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
This disclosure presents a connector assembly featuring a first slot on a first outer surface and a corresponding first slot on a second outer surface, both extending parallel to a first axis. Additionally, a second slot on the first outer surface and a corresponding second slot on the second outer surface, extending parallel to a second axis askew to the first axis, are provided. These slots are designed to receive ridges on gripping arms of a robotic manipulator, thereby ensuring precise alignment and positioning of the connector assembly.
H01R 13/631 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz pour l'engagement uniquement
An antenna assembly including: a circuit board with an integrated circuit configured to process a radio frequency (RF) signal; a waveguide plate including a waveguide configured to guide the RF signal at least one of to and from a conductive trace extending from the integrated circuit; and a conductive top plate over the waveguide plate. The conductive top plate includes: an outer surface and an inner surface facing the waveguide plate; a plurality of slots aligned with the waveguide and aligned along the conductive top plate in a Y-direction; and cavities defined by the conductive top plate and recessed below the outer surface of the conductive top plate. A row of the cavities is beside the plurality of slots. The cavities of the row are aligned in the Y-direction parallel to the plurality of slots and spaced apart in the Y-direction.
A connector assembly system includes a first connector, a second connector, and a sensor system. The first connector has a feature. The second connector is configured to mate with the first connector and has a window. The sensor system is configured to capture a characteristic of the feature through the window, compare a value of the characteristic to a predetermined value of the characteristic, and determine a status of the first connector relative to the second connector based on the comparison of the value of the characteristic to the predetermined value.
H01R 13/641 - Moyens pour empêcher, bloquer ou éviter le couplage incorrect par l'indication du couplage incorrectMoyens pour empêcher, bloquer ou éviter le couplage incorrect par l'indication d'un engagement complet ou correct
H01R 13/66 - Association structurelle avec des composants électriques incorporés
H01R 43/26 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour engager ou séparer les deux pièces d'un dispositif de couplage
An automotive electronic control unit comprising a first circuit board, a second circuit board and a shielding wall, comprising an electromagnetic shielding material, wherein the first circuit board and the second circuit board together with the shielding wall form a shielded space arranged between the first and the second circuit boards, wherein an electric component arranged at least one of the first or second circuit board is within the shielded space.
The present disclosure relates to a casing for a camera assembly, the casing configured for a sealed arrangement at a transparent surface. Further, the present disclosure relates to a camera assembly comprising said casing and a camera.
A connector assembly including a connector and a counter-connector mated to each other. The counter-connector includes primary locking means including a rotatable coupling aid lever. The lever is in a closed position when the connector and counter-connector are fully coupled. The connector includes secondary locking means rotatably movable about an axis of rotation, between a locking position and an unlocking position and configured to cooperate, in the locking position, with the primary locking means to lock the lever in the closed position.
H01R 13/629 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz
H01R 13/641 - Moyens pour empêcher, bloquer ou éviter le couplage incorrect par l'indication du couplage incorrectMoyens pour empêcher, bloquer ou éviter le couplage incorrect par l'indication d'un engagement complet ou correct
A terminal assembly includes a male terminal and a female terminal. The male terminal includes a first base and a protrusion extending from the first base. The protrusion defines an oblong shape. The female terminal includes a second base and a plurality of projections extending from the second base. The second base defines a void configured to receive the protrusion. The plurality of projections are disposed around the void and collectively define an oblong shape. In an assembled configuration, the protrusion engages the plurality of projections such that the male terminal is connected with the female terminal.
H01R 13/20 - Broches, lames ou alvéoles conformés ou ayant une pièce séparée en vue de retenir ensemble les parties en fonctionnement
H01R 43/26 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour engager ou séparer les deux pièces d'un dispositif de couplage
A system for supplying a low DC voltage to a vehicle from high voltage batteries of the vehicle. The system includes a first DC-DC converter and a second DC-DC converter. The first DC-DC converter is configured to convert a high DC voltage provided by a first battery of the vehicle to a low DC voltage. The second DC-DC converter is configured to convert a high DC voltage provided by a second battery of the vehicle to a low DC voltage. The first DC-DC converter is configured to be electrically connected to the first battery. The second DC-DC converter is configured to be electrically connected to the second battery.
A system includes a first DC-DC converter, a second DC-DC converter, and a third DC-DC converter. The first DC-DC converter is configured to convert a high DC voltage from a first battery of a vehicle to a low DC voltage. The second DC-DC converter is configured to convert a high DC voltage from a second battery of the vehicle to the low DC voltage. The third DC-DC converter has a lower output power compared to the first and second DC-DC converters and is configured to convert a high DC voltage from the batteries of the vehicle to the low DC voltage. The first DC-DC converter is configured to be connected to the first battery. The second DC-DC converter is configured to be connected to the second battery. The third DC-DC converter is configured to be connected to the first and second batteries in series.
A connector assembly includes a connector body and a lock member. The connector body includes a plurality of walls, a locking arm, and an inner portion. The plurality of walls define a cavity configured to receive a terminal. The locking arm is coupled to a first wall of the plurality of walls and includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a lock tab extending from the first surface. The inner portion is disposed within the cavity. The lock member is removably-disposed within the cavity and defines an aperture configured to receive the terminal. In an assembled configuration, the locking arm inhibits removal of the lock member from the cavity, and the lock member is disposed between the lock tab and the inner portion.
E05B 17/20 - Moyens indépendants du mécanisme de verrouillage pour empêcher une ouverture non autorisée, p. ex. pour bloquer le pêne en position de fermeture
E05B 9/00 - Boîtiers pour mécanismes de serrures ou clenches
E05B 9/08 - Fixation des boîtiers de serrures à pêne demi-tour ou à cylindre au battant
E05B 15/00 - Autres détails constitutifs des serruresÉléments permettant l'enclenchement par pênes des dispositifs de fermeture
Disclosed is a method of recording tracking information on an object, for tracking a progress of the object through a manufacturing process. The method includes obtaining one or more temperature specifications associated with the manufacturing process. The method includes applying a thermal signature to the object representing the tracking information. The thermal signature includes one or more coverage areas having a temperature that is greater than the one or more temperature specifications associated with the manufacturing process.
A system for supplying a low DC voltage to a vehicle from at least one high voltage battery of the vehicle. The system includes a first DC-DC converter and a second DC-DC converter. The first DC-DC converter is configured to convert a high DC voltage from the at least one battery of the vehicle to a low DC voltage. The second DC-DC converter has a lower power compared to the first DC-DC converter and is configured to convert a high DC voltage from the at least one battery of the vehicle to the low DC voltage. The first DC-DC converter and the second DC-DC converter are configured to be connected to the at least one high voltage battery.
A method includes calculating a discrete Fourier transform (DFT) of radar signals received by radar elements. The method includes identifying a peak amplitude of the DFT and designating a frequency corresponding to the peak amplitude of the DFT as an initial frequency estimate. The method includes selecting first and second neighboring points of the DFT based on the initial frequency estimate. The method includes generating first and second values based on amplitudes of the first and second neighboring points of the DFT. The method includes calculating a generalized interpolation value based on a generalized discrete DFT interpolation. The generalized discrete DFT interpolation is based on the first value, the second value, and the peak amplitude. The method includes generating a fine frequency estimate of the input radar signals by summing the initial frequency estimate and the generalized interpolation value.
G01S 13/34 - Systèmes pour mesurer la distance uniquement utilisant la transmission d'ondes continues, soit modulées en amplitude, en fréquence ou en phase, soit non modulées utilisant la transmission d'ondes continues modulées en fréquence, tout en faisant un hétérodynage du signal reçu, ou d’un signal dérivé, avec un signal généré localement, associé au signal transmis simultanément
G01S 13/931 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour prévenir les collisions de véhicules terrestres
A computer-implemented method includes receiving environment description data associated with a simulated environment including an object and identifying an object type of the object. The method includes, in response to the object type being a human, identifying a motion type associated with the object, loading a CAD model associated with the object, loading a motion file associated with the motion type, and mapping the CAD model to the motion file. The method includes performing ray tracing simulation, performing physical optics simulation, calculating at least one of a Doppler shift and a micro-Doppler shift for each ray of a set of rays, performing ray clustering, and transforming a simulation output for display on a user device. The simulation output includes a motion simulation associated with the motion type of the object. The motion simulation includes a main motion of the object and a set of micro-motions of the object.
G06F 30/12 - CAO géométrique caractérisée par des moyens d’entrée spécialement adaptés à la CAO, p. ex. interfaces utilisateur graphiques [UIG] spécialement adaptées à la CAO
An electrical charging inlet assembly includes a circuit board assembly, a filler material, and a heater core. The circuit board assembly includes a heater. The filler material that is thermally-conductive and disposed around the heater. The heater core thermally-engages the filler material.
A connector assembly includes a connector with a first housing part, a second housing part, and a terminal holder within the first housing part. At least one terminal is housed in the terminal holder, featuring a contact portion designed to connect with a terminal in a counterpart connector, extending primarily in the mating direction. The second housing part is mountable with the first housing part through at least one mounting displacement parallel to the mating direction. It includes an actuating portion, while the terminal holder has a wedge portion configured for partial insertion between the first housing part and the terminal holder. The actuating portion presses on the wedge portion during mounting, and the terminal holder and wedge portion are designed to prevent movement parallel to the mating direction between the first housing part and the terminal holder when the wedge portion is engaged by the actuating portion.
H01R 13/506 - SoclesBoîtiers composés de différentes pièces assemblées par enclenchement réciproque des pièces
H01R 43/18 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour la fabrication de socles ou de boîtiers pour pièces de contact
76.
Precharging DC Link Between Battery and Power Connection
A system includes a direct current (DC) link configured to receive DC power from a first converter that converts alternating current power into DC power. A bidirectional DC-DC converter, electrically connected between the DC link and a DC power source, is configured to convert DC power from a first voltage to a second voltage. The bidirectional DC-DC converter includes multiple switches. A controller is configured to control a switching parameter of the plurality of switches to charge the DC link to a threshold voltage from the DC power source before the first converter provides power to the DC power source. The switching parameter is at least one of a switching frequency and a phase shift. Controlling the switching parameter includes initially setting the switching parameter to a first value and, in response to determining that a set of criteria has been met, adjusting the switching parameter to a second value.
H02M 1/42 - Circuits ou dispositions pour corriger ou ajuster le facteur de puissance dans les convertisseurs ou les onduleurs
B60L 53/60 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H02J 7/02 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries pour la charge des batteries par réseaux à courant alternatif au moyen de convertisseurs
H02M 1/00 - Détails d'appareils pour transformation
H02M 3/00 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant continu
H02M 3/335 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant continu avec transformation intermédiaire en courant alternatif par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrodes de commande pour produire le courant alternatif intermédiaire utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs
H02M 7/5387 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant alternatif sans possibilité de réversibilité par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrode de commande utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. onduleurs à impulsions à un seul commutateur dans une configuration en pont
H02M 7/797 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant alternatif en une puissance de sortie en courant continuTransformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant alternatif avec possibilité de réversibilité par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrode de commande utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs
77.
RADAR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING RANGE AND VELOCITY USING STEPPED-FREQUENCY WAVEFORMS
Radar systems and methods are provided and include transmitting radar signals within a frame having N radar chirps with a stepped frequency waveform, receiving and sampling radar signals reflected from a target, performing range fast Fourier transform (FFT) processing, including a first domain FFT, and Doppler FFT processing, including a second domain FFT, on the receive values to generate range FFT values and Doppler FFT values. A range and a velocity of the target are estimated based on the range FFT values and Doppler FFT values, wherein the estimated range, r, and the estimated velocity, v, of the target are calculated based on at least one equation that includes (i) a first term corresponding to a target range, ro, measured by a first radar chirp of the N radar chirps, and (ii) a second term corresponding to a center wavelength, λN/2, of the plurality of radar chirps of the frame.
A bussed electrical center assembly may include a first housing containing an electrical component. A bussed electrical center assembly may also include a second housing configured to be mechanically attached to the first housing. The second housing defines a resilient cantilevered shock absorbing beam extending from the second housing. The shock absorbing beam is configured to be in compressive contact with the electrical component.
A computer implemented method for determining and evaluating a trajectory of a road user is provided. Input data associated with a state of movement and with an environment of the road user is received. Characteristics related to the road user are extracted from the input data. One or more trajectory end points are determined for the road user by using extracted characteristics. For each of the trajectory end points, a respective trajectory associated with one of the trajectory end points is determined by using the associated trajectory end point and the extracted characteristics, and the respective trajectory of the road user is evaluated by using a classification which relies on the extracted characteristics to provide a confidence score for each trajectory associated with one of the trajectory end points.
B60W 60/00 - Systèmes d’aide à la conduite spécialement adaptés aux véhicules routiers autonomes
B60W 50/00 - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier
B60W 50/06 - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier pour améliorer la réponse dynamique du système d'aide à la conduite, p. ex. pour améliorer la vitesse de régulation, ou éviter le dépassement de la consigne ou l'instabilité
80.
Method For Determining Control Parameters For Driving A Vehicle
A method is provided for determining control parameters for driving a host vehicle. Static and dynamic characteristics detected in an external environment of the host vehicle are determined via a perception system of the host vehicle. Via a processing unit of the host vehicle, a plurality of driving hypotheses is determined by applying the static and dynamic characteristics, wherein each driving hypothesis includes a drivable path and a distribution of trajectories which matches to the drivable path for the host vehicle, a most suitable driving hypothesis is selected from the plurality of driving hypotheses, a most suitable trajectory is determined for the distribution of trajectories associated with the most suitable driving hypothesis, and the control parameters for driving the host vehicle are determined in accordance with the most suitable trajectory.
Systems and method are provided and include receiving a full calibration matrix for a multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) radar system having N physical transmit channels, M physical receive channels, and N×M virtual transmit-receive channels, the full calibration matrix being an NM×NM complex matrix previously generated based on chamber measurement data. Transmit and receive calibration matrices are determined based on the full calibration matrix, with the transmit calibration matrix being an N×N complex matrix and the receive calibration matrix being an M×M complex matrix. The MIMO radar system uses the calibration values of the transmit and receive calibration matrices to compensate antenna responses to adjust for physical characteristics of the MIMO radar system while performing at least one of ranging and detection of an object in an environment of the MIMO radar system.
A printed circuit board (PCB) housing includes a main body and a cover. The main body includes an opening with an uppermost edge surface and an internal PCB receiver portion for locating and accommodating a PCB within the main body. The cover is for interfacing with an outer edge surface of the opening and enclosing the PCB within the main body. The cover includes a PCB retainer configured for contacting against a surface of the PCB such that, when assembled, the PCB is retained securely in position between the PCB receiver portion and the PCB retainer. The cover includes an outwardly extending resilient flange or bridge configured for covering the opening of the main body to press against the edge surface for welding thereto under tension.
A hybrid battery for supplying electric power to a vehicle includes a terminal, one or more lithium-ion cells, one or more ultracapacitor cells, a DC/DC converter, and a controller. The one or more lithium-ion cells are connected to supply a first current to the terminal. The DC/DC converter is coupled in-series between the terminal and the one or more ultracapacitor cells. The one or more ultracapacitor cells and the DC/DC converter are connected to supply a second current to the terminal. The lithium-ion cells are connected in parallel with the one or more ultracapacitor cells and the DC/DC converter. The controller is in communication with the DC/DC converter to selectively modify the second current provided to the terminal.
An antenna assembly including: a circuit board with an integrated circuit configured to process a radio frequency (RF) signal, and a conductive trace extending from the integrated circuit; a waveguide plate over the circuit board, the waveguide plate including a waveguide configured to guide the RF signal at least one of to and from the conductive trace; and a conductive top plate over the waveguide plate. The conductive top plate includes: an outer surface and an inner surface facing the waveguide plate, the outer surface is opposite to the inner surface; a plurality of slots aligned with the waveguide and extending through the conductive top plate; and a receptacle recessed below the outer surface beside the plurality of slots, the receptacle configured to modify a radiation pattern of the RF signal passing across the receptacle from the plurality of slots.
An antenna assembly configured to steer a radio frequency (RF) signal to a focus area offset from an azimuth center. The antenna assembly includes a feed horn defined by a conductive top plate between an inner surface and an outer surface of the plate. The feed horn is aligned with a waveguide. A step is defined by the conductive top plate extending from a surface of the feed horn towards the focus area. The step is configured to steer the RF signal to emanate from the outer surface of the conductive top plate towards the focus area.
H01Q 5/55 - Dispositions d’alimentation ou d’adaptation pour un fonctionnement à large bande ou multibande pour antennes de type cornet ou guide d’ondes
H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les véhicules routiers ou ferroviaires
A radio frequency (RF) system includes a control printed circuit board (PCB) configured to generate RF signals. A waveguide antenna is attached to the control PCB and includes an input channel that receives RF signals along a first axis. A bend transition chamber receives the RF signals from the input channel and routes the RF signals to a waveguide channel. The waveguide channel receives the RF signals along a second axis orthogonal to the first axis and routes the RF signals to the radiator, which transmits the RF signals outside of the RF system. The bend transition chamber includes a stub chamber having a width along a third axis orthogonal to both the first axis and the second axis that is greater than a width of the input channel along the third axis and greater than a width of the waveguide channel along the third axis.
A method of simulating a vehicle cabin for audio tuning and/or testing. The method includes obtaining and storing a 3D impulse response corresponding to each speaker within the cabin of a vehicle to be simulated. The method includes at a location remote from the vehicle, in real-time, applying convolution processing on each channel of a multichannel audio stream based on the corresponding 3D impulse response. The method includes outputting a surround sound format audio stream.
A computer-implemented method for driving assistance in a vehicle. The method includes generating, based on radar point sensor data of an environment of the vehicle, a three-dimensional occupancy grid map (3D OGM). The method includes generating, based on the radar point sensor data, a number of feature grid maps (FGMs). A respective feature dimension of each of the FGMs corresponds to a feature of the radar point sensor data. The method includes generating, based on the 3D OGM and the number of FGMs, a refined occupancy grid (OGM). The method includes providing the refined OGM for usage by an assistance system of the vehicle.
G05D 1/246 - Dispositions pour déterminer la position ou l’orientation utilisant des cartes d’environnement, p. ex. localisation et cartographie simultanées [SLAM]
G01S 7/41 - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe utilisant l'analyse du signal d'écho pour la caractérisation de la cibleSignature de cibleSurface équivalente de cible
G01S 13/58 - Systèmes de détermination de la vitesse ou de la trajectoireSystèmes de détermination du sens d'un mouvement
G01S 13/89 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour la cartographie ou la représentation
G05D 101/15 - Détails des architectures logicielles ou matérielles utilisées pour la commande de la position utilisant des techniques d’intelligence artificielle [IA] utilisant l’apprentissage automatique, p. ex. les réseaux neuronaux
A method of facilitating vehicle operation includes detecting, from one or more images of at least part of a vehicle cabin, one or more seat parts of at least one seat in the vehicle cabin and, for each detected seat part, a seat part attribute. The method includes estimating one or more seat parameters of the at least one seat based on the detected one or more seat part attributes. The one or more seat parameters are indicative of a spatial configuration of the seat in the vehicle cabin.
B60R 21/015 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des moyens pour détecter la présence ou la position des passagers, des sièges des passagers ou des sièges pour enfants, p. ex. pour mettre hors service le déclenchement
G06V 10/25 - Détermination d’une région d’intérêt [ROI] ou d’un volume d’intérêt [VOI]
G06V 10/77 - Traitement des caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos dans les espaces de caractéristiquesDispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant l’intégration et la réduction de données, p. ex. analyse en composantes principales [PCA] ou analyse en composantes indépendantes [ ICA] ou cartes auto-organisatrices [SOM]Séparation aveugle de source
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
G06V 20/59 - Contexte ou environnement de l’image à l’intérieur d’un véhicule, p. ex. concernant l’occupation des sièges, l’état du conducteur ou les conditions de l’éclairage intérieur
G06V 40/10 - Corps d’êtres humains ou d’animaux, p. ex. occupants de véhicules automobiles ou piétonsParties du corps, p. ex. mains
A method of installing software in a vehicle including a controller and a number of electronic control units (ECUs) of different platforms. The method includes, at the controller, receiving a container associated with a platform of the different platforms used by at least one electronic control unit (ECU) of the number of ECUs. The container includes a number of container layers. The number of container layers includes at least a software application layer with a software application package installable at the platform. The method includes, at the controller, determining the at least one ECU using the platform among the number of ECUs. The method includes, at the controller, initiating installing the software application package at the at least one ECU.
A computerized method for vehicle cabin safety includes determining, based on one or more images showing an interior of a vehicle cabin, at least one object in the vehicle cabin. The method includes determining a number of features of the at least one object. The method includes determining a danger level for the at least one object based on the number of features. The method includes, in response to determining that the danger level meets a given criteria, outputting a warning signal.
G06V 20/59 - Contexte ou environnement de l’image à l’intérieur d’un véhicule, p. ex. concernant l’occupation des sièges, l’état du conducteur ou les conditions de l’éclairage intérieur
B60R 25/04 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p. ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises agissant sur le système de propulsion, p. ex. le moteur ou le moteur d’entraînement
B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention
G06T 7/246 - Analyse du mouvement utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques, p. ex. le suivi des coins ou des segments
A computerized method of emergency notification for a vehicle including external sensors and internal sensors. The method includes predicting a likelihood of an occurrence of an accident of the vehicle based on vehicle data and data received from one or more of the external sensors. The method includes, in response to the likelihood of the occurrence of the accident being higher than an accident threshold, transmitting a pre-accident signal to a relay station. The pre-accident signal includes vehicle and passenger status information generated based on vehicle data before the accident, data received from one or more of the external sensors before the accident, and data received from one or more of the internal sensors before the accident.
H04W 4/90 - Services pour gérer les situations d’urgence ou dangereuses, p. ex. systèmes d’alerte aux séismes et aux tsunamis
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
G07C 5/02 - Enregistrement ou indication du temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente uniquement
H04W 4/40 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons
A method for deploying software in a vehicle. The method includes obtaining a set of capability information for each of a plurality of electronic control units (ECUs) of the vehicle. The method includes, in response to a container of the software being available for deployment, obtaining a set of requirement information of the container. The set of requirement information describes a required ECU capability required by the container for deployment on one or more of the plurality of ECUs. The method includes selecting a target ECU for deploying the container from the plurality of ECUs based on the sets of capability information and requirement information so that the capability of the target ECU described by the set of capability information of the target ECU satisfies the required ECU capability described by the set of requirement information of the container.
A computer-implemented method for tracking an object in a field of view (FOV) of a host vehicle. The method includes detecting and tracking, by a detection and tracking system mounted on the host vehicle, an object in the FOV. The method includes, upon failure of tracking the previously detected object in the FOV, creating, based on a last known position of the previously detected object and for a non-drivable portion of the FOV, a pseudo object representing the previously detected object.
G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p. ex. véhicules ou piétonsReconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p. ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
G06V 10/764 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant la classification, p. ex. des objets vidéo
G06V 10/98 - Détection ou correction d’erreurs, p. ex. en effectuant une deuxième exploration du motif ou par intervention humaineÉvaluation de la qualité des motifs acquis
A radar sensor includes: a waveguide interface configured to contact a waveguide including a first aperture that is at least partially vertically aligned with a second aperture in the waveguide; a radio frequency (RF) feed; a first wing that is coplanar with the RF feed and the waveguide interface and that electrically connects the RF feed with the waveguide interface; a first electrically conductive layer that is connected to a ground potential, that includes a third aperture that is at least partially aligned with the first and second apertures, and that includes a second wing that forms a portion of the third aperture.
An ultra-capacitor module utilizing a series connected DC-to-DC converter provides autonomous monitoring of parameters associated with an ultra-capacitor cell stack comprising a plurality of ultra-capacitor cells. Parameters may include equivalent series resistance (ESR) and capacitance.
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
B60R 16/033 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour l'alimentation des sous-systèmes du véhicule en énergie électrique caractérisé par l'utilisation de cellules électriques ou de batteries
H02J 7/34 - Fonctionnement en parallèle, dans des réseaux, de batteries avec d'autres sources à courant continu, p. ex. batterie tampon
H02M 3/155 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant continu sans transformation intermédiaire en courant alternatif par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrode de commande utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs
A connector assembly includes a first connector, a lever, and a second connector. The first connector includes a first lock surface. The lever is rotatably-coupled to the first connector and includes a second lock surface and a release surface. The second lock surface is configured to engage the first lock surface in a locked orientation. The second connector is configured to mate with the first connector.
H01R 13/629 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz
H01R 13/633 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz pour la séparation uniquement
A connector includes a housing and a locking arm designed to secure the connector to a corresponding counter connector. The locking arm is pivotable between a lock position and a release position. A linking member connects the locking arm to the housing, including a first leg attached to the housing, a second leg attached to the locking arm, and a base portion connecting the first and second legs. The linking member is configured to be flexible, allowing the legs to partially deflect, enabling the locking arm to pivot from the locked to the release position. The base portion is positioned between the first and second legs, extending from the center of the housing towards its outer side, with the first leg located farther towards the outer side than the second leg.
H01R 13/631 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz pour l'engagement uniquement
H01R 13/641 - Moyens pour empêcher, bloquer ou éviter le couplage incorrect par l'indication du couplage incorrectMoyens pour empêcher, bloquer ou éviter le couplage incorrect par l'indication d'un engagement complet ou correct
99.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH A DUAL-PURPOSE TERMINAL LOCK
An electrical connector that supports electrical connections of different types is described. The electrical connector includes a terminal support unit that includes an aperture array and is configured to support a terminal module seated in the terminal support unit. The terminal module supports at least one terminal that requires strict relative positioning, such as a high-speed data terminal. The electrical connector includes a terminal lock that interfaces with the terminal support unit to stabilize and lock a terminal array thought the aperture array, and to lock the terminal module in a mating position.
A connector module is described that includes a diagnostic header interface configured to be accessible via a housing. The connector modules also includes at least one high speed data header interface configured to be accessible via the housing. The connector module also includes a printed circuit board (PCB) within the housing, the PCB includes at least one electrical conductor that electrically couples the high speed data header interface to at least one port of the diagnostic header interface.
H01R 31/06 - Pièces intermédiaires pour joindre deux pièces de couplage, p. ex. adaptateur
H01R 12/72 - Dispositifs de couplage pour circuits imprimés rigides ou structures similaires se couplant avec la bordure des circuits imprimés rigides ou des structures similaires
H01R 13/6596 - Caractéristiques ou dispositions spécifiques de raccordement du blindage aux organes conducteurs l'organe conducteur étant un panneau métallique de mise à la terre
H01R 13/73 - Moyens de montage des pièces de couplage sur les appareils ou structures, p. ex. sur un mur
