Abstract: A first off-network wireless device transmits first media traffic to a third off-network wireless device employing a first session. The first off-network wireless device receives a floor request message from a second off-network wireless device. The floor request message comprises an organization field identifier and an organization identifier. The first off-network wireless device determines a call priority based on the organization field identifier and the organization identifier. Transmission of the first media traffic to the third off-network wireless device is terminated based on the call priority. The first off-network wireless device starts transmission of second media traffic to the second off-network wireless device employing a second session.

Abstract: A communication system for a vehicle comprises a mechanism for sensing a change in speed of the vehicle and a control device for sending a signal to a headlight activation circuit to modulate the vehicle's headlights based upon the change in speed. In particular, a headlight of the vehicle is able to be modulated as the vehicle reduces speed and/or is decelerating as it approaches an intersection. Additionally, the headlight of the vehicle is able to be modulated as the vehicle accelerates from a stopped position or reaches a certain traveling speed. The headlight activation circuit is able to modulate the headlight between an on position and an off position or modulate the headlight between a high beam position and a low beam position. Consequently, the vehicle is better seen as it approaches likely congestion areas such as intersections and slowing or stopped traffic and attempts to enter traffic.

Abstract: A driving assistance apparatus performs a stop control of stopping a host vehicle so that a following distance between the host vehicle and a stopped vehicle, which is ahead in a course of the host vehicle, approaches a target following distance. The driving assistance apparatus is provided with: a setting device configured to set the target following distance smaller, if an operation speed is less than a predetermined speed, in comparison with that if the operation speed is greater than the predetermined speed when one of an acceleration off operation and a brake off operation is performed, or when one of an accelerator opening degree corresponding to an operation amount of an accelerator pedal and a brake opening degree corresponding to an operation amount of a brake pedal is less than or equal to a predetermined opening degree, while the stopped vehicle is recognized.

Abstract: A high-definition map system receives sensor data from vehicles traveling along routes and combines the data to generate a high definition map for use in driving vehicles, for example, for guiding autonomous vehicles. A pose graph is built from the collected data, each pose representing location and orientation of a vehicle. The pose graph is optimized to minimize constraints between poses. Points associated with surface are assigned a confidence measure determined using a measure of hardness/softness of the surface. A machine-learning-based result filter detects bad alignment results and prevents them from being entered in the subsequent global pose optimization. The alignment framework is parallelizable for execution using a parallel/distributed architecture. Alignment hot spots are detected for further verification and improvement. The system supports incremental updates, thereby allowing refinements of subgraphs for incrementally improving the high-definition map for keeping it up to date.

Abstract: A traffic light detection system for a vehicle is provided. The system may include at least one processing device programmed to receive, from at least one image capture device, a plurality of images representative of an area forward of the vehicle, the area including a traffic light fixture having at least one traffic light. The at least one processing device may also be programmed to analyze at least one of the plurality of images to determine a status of the at least one traffic light, and determine an estimated amount of time until the vehicle will reach an intersection associated with the traffic light fixture. The at least one processing device may further be programmed to cause a system response based on the status of at least one traffic light and the estimated amount of time until the vehicle will reach the intersection.

Abstract: Provided is a disclosure for a mobile sensor platform including various hardware and software to perform sensing operations of various occupants in the mobile sensor platform.

Abstract: A vehicle is personalized to perform at least one action (e.g., control of acceleration or navigation of the vehicle) based on configuration data for a user of the vehicle. For example, when a car is rented by a user that is a driver, the car recognizes the driver and sets itself up accordingly. In some cases, an application on a mobile device of a user communicates the settings to the car when the user rents and/or hails the car. In one example, the mobile device may carry preference settings that can be downloaded to a ride-sharing vehicle or a rented vehicle to adjust controls relevant to the role of the driver.

Abstract: A powered aircraft includes at least one thrust producing engine and an engine controller controllably coupled to the at least one thrust producing engine. The engine controller includes at least a first control channel and a drag control channel. The first control channel is configured to control the at least one thrust producing engine via thrust control and the drag control channel is configured to control the at least one thrust producing engine via drag control.

Abstract: Vehicle bus data is collected from an electronic control unit. User input is received to initiate creation of a vehicle health report for describing a vehicle diagnostic event. A voice message descriptive of a context of the diagnostic event is recorded. The telematics controller sends, to a sever, the vehicle health report including the voice message and a subset of the vehicle bus data including a time of the user input.

Abstract: This disclosure describes vehicle systems and methods for providing active driver feedback during electrified vehicle operation. An exemplary method provides haptic feedback of a driving behavior through a smart device worn by a driver of the electrified vehicle during a braking or acceleration event of an electrified vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for controlling steering of a vehicle and, more particularly, for steering independently each of the vehicle wheels by using respective steering controller based on the target steering angle information for each vehicle wheel, determining the normal steering controller among a plurality of the steering controllers, re-determining the target steering angle information of the vehicle wheel connected to the normal steering controller by using a driving information of the vehicle, and steering the vehicle wheels based on the re-determined target steering angle information.

Abstract: Various systems and methods for personal sensory drones are described herein. A personal sensory drone system includes a drone remote control system comprising: a task module to transmit a task to a drone swarm for the drone swarm to execute, the drone swarm including at least two drones; a transceiver to receive information from the drone swarm related to the task; and a user interface module to present a user interface based on the information received from the drone swarm.

Abstract: A system and method for improved routing that combines real-time and likelihood information. In accordance with an embodiment, the system comprises a digital map/map information; a likelihood routing information; a route processor; wherein, when a request is received from a user/driver, or from another system, to receive a routing information, the system receives real-time information from a traffic-monitoring device or service providing real-time information; wherein the route processor adjusts the received real-time information based on the system's likelihood routing information; and wherein the routing information based on the combination of real-time and likelihood information can then be provided to the user/driver or other system in response to the original request.

Abstract: Systems and methods to provide a navigated-shopping service are discussed. In an example, a method for navigated-shopping can include receiving a destination location, accessing a route to the destination, displaying the route with indications of a plurality of items for purchase, receiving selection of a selected item, and purchasing the selected item. The plurality of items for purchase can be within a predefined distance of at least one point along the route. The selection of the selected item can include selection of a retail location of a plurality of retail locations along the route.

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling an engine having a variable geometry mechanism are described. An output power of the engine is determined. A speed of the engine is determined. A temperature-independent position control signal for the variable geometry mechanism is generated based on a power-to-speed ratio, the power-to-speed ratio obtained by dividing the output power by the speed. The position control signal is output to a controller of the engine to control the variable geometry mechanism.

Abstract: Described herein are systems, devices, methods, computer-readable media, techniques, and methodologies for object retrieval and delivery using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) such as a drone. The UAV receives user input from a user such as audial input and processes the input to determine a user command. The user command can be a command to retrieve an object that is out of reach of the user. The UAV scans the environment capturing image data using on-board sensors. The image data can be fed to a neural network trained in object detection to identify the object in the environment. Once identified, the UAV can then navigate to the object, retrieve the object, and deliver the object to a target individual or location such as a location adjacent to the user.

Abstract: Aircraft autothrottle system, having a motor to impart rotational movement to a shaft extending from the motor. An actuator is connected to the shaft and to an attachment end of a throttle lever having a control end, opposite the attachment end. The actuator has bearings to apply thrust to a longitudinal surface of the shaft such that the actuator is translated longitudinally along the shaft surface in response to motor-imparted rotation of the shaft. The shaft surface being smoothly continuous and longitudinally unbroken along its elongation to allow the actuator to longitudinally slip along the shaft irrespective of any shaft rotation by the motor when the thrust force exceeds a linear force manually applied at the throttle lever. An electronic controller for the motor to move the throttle lever so the motor moves the actuator assembly along the shaft based on an engine parameter monitored by the controller.

Abstract: An air traffic control support system for more quickly grasping a flight plan in air traffic control is provided. An air traffic control support system 3 includes a learning unit 100 and a prediction unit 200. The learning unit 100 generates a prediction model, based on learning data including a past flight plan and information that affected formulation of the past flight plan. The prediction unit 200 predicts a flight plan, based on information that affects formulation of the flight plan and a prediction model.

Abstract: A train navigation system and method are provided for safely navigating a track loop in a railway, by determining a head end location of a train navigating a track block in a plurality of track blocks associated with a track loop in the railway; determining a train route from the head end location of the train including a forward path and a rearward path, the train route based on a position of a switch in the plurality of track blocks associated with the track loop in the railway; the system and method for dynamically generating an updated train route as the train traverses the railway based on a continuously updated head end location as the train traverses the railway relative to the position of the switch; and safely traversing the track loop in the railway based upon the updated train route.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a contactor electrically between a charge port and a traction battery, and a controller configured to maintain the contactor in a closed position until a charge current estimate, derived from vehicle load data without sensing current through the contactor or receiving data from a charge station regarding the current, is less than a predetermined threshold. The maintenance of the contactor position is responsive to a charge disconnect request.