Abstract: A system and method of carrying out a remedial vehicle action in response to determining an error in a monitored vehicle sensor, the method include: determining a vehicle true velocity vector based on measurements from vehicle operations sensors; determining a monitored sensor velocity vector based on measurements from the monitored vehicle sensor; when it is determined that the vehicle true velocity vector is different than the monitored sensor velocity vector, then testing for a first component error, wherein the testing for the first component error includes calculating a first component error value based on a first component measured value and a first component corrected value, and when one or more measured vector components of the monitored sensor velocity vector are determined to be erroneous, them carrying out a remedial vehicle action.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a first transceiver adapted to wirelessly communicate with a second transceiver of a headwall interface that is positioned off of the patient support apparatus. A communication link is automatically established between the first and second transceivers without requiring a user of the patient support apparatus to activate a designated control and without requiring the user to identify the headwall interface. The first transceiver includes a unique identifier assigned to the headwall interface in its messages to the headwall interface. The first transceiver may also automatically transmit a disconnect signal to the headwall interface indicating the termination of the communication link is not accidental. The disconnect signal is sent based on one or more of the following: (1) a brake being off, (2) an A/C power cord being unplugged; and/or (3) a signal strength between the transceivers decreasing.

Abstract: A single platform for controller functionality for each of security, monitoring and automation, as well as providing a capacity to function as a bidirectional Internet gateway, is provided. Embodiments of the present invention provide such functionality by virtue of a configurable architecture that enables a user to adapt the system for the user's specific needs. Embodiments of the present invention further provide such functionality by providing for installation of removable, modular communication adapters for communication with a variety of devices external to the security, monitoring and automation controller.

Abstract: An information collection system includes a sensor terminal group including first sensor terminals and second sensor terminals and an information collection terminal capable of wireless communication with the sensor terminals. The information collection terminal includes a transmission unit that transmits data requests to the sensor terminals and a receiving unit that executes processing of receiving measurement data from the first sensor terminals in a first period, executes processing of receiving reception requests from the second sensor terminals in a second period, and when the reception requests are given, executes processing of receiving measurement data from the second sensor terminals in a third period. The second sensor terminal includes a transmission unit that, when the data requests are given, and when the control unit determines to transmit the measurement data, transmits the reception requests in the second period and transmits the measurement data in the third period.

Abstract: A cargo detection apparatus installed within a cargo container includes multiple distance sensors and one or more processors in communication with the distance sensors. The distance sensors, which are configured for mounting on or adjacent to a ceiling of the cargo container, generate distance signals. Each distance signal indicates a distance between a corresponding one of the distance sensors and a surface within the interior space of the cargo container. The one or more processors are operable to execute instructions to compare the distance indicated by each of the distance signals to a distance threshold, and generate a cargo-present indication if the distance is less than the distance threshold. The distance sensors may be laser-ranging time-of-flight sensors or ultrasonic sensors.

Abstract: A method of presenting flight data of one or more aircrafts, including the steps of: receiving dataset associated with the aircraft from a data management system; applying an analysis process to compare at least two portions of the received dataset; and presenting the analysed data portions to a user in a visualized manner. A graphical user interface is also included for use with the method.

Abstract: Systems and methods for avoiding illegal stopping zones are provided. In example embodiments, a networked system identifies a destination of a driver providing a transportation service to a user. The networked system monitors a user device of the driver, and infers, based on the monitoring, that the driver is planning to stop in an illegal stopping zone located a predetermined distance to the destination. The inference is based on device data such as accelerometer data or location data that is triangulated with known or derived illegal stopping zones. In response, the networked system causes presentation of a notification on a user interface of the device of the driver. The notification provides an indication of the illegal stopping zone. In some embodiments, the notification also provides an alternative stopping location determined by the networked system.

Abstract: A vibrator device that includes a support member, first and second displacement plates, first and second piezoelectric vibrator elements, and an added mass member. The support member has first and second side portions opposing each other. The first displacement plate is supported by the first side portion and extends toward the second side portion so as to have a free end. The second displacement plate is supported by the second side portion and extends toward the first side portion so as to have a free end. The first and second piezoelectric vibrator elements are respectively disposed on the first and second displacement plates. The added mass member is connected to a portion of the first displacement plate at or around the free end thereof and to a portion of the second displacement plate at or around the free end thereof.

Abstract: Location information associated with a parking area is received. Information about a plurality of vehicles parked in the parking area is determined. A first space located between a first parked vehicle and a first non-movable object located in front of the first parked vehicle is determined. The first space is comprised of a first required space and a first non-required space. A second space located between the first parked vehicle and a second non-movable object located behind the first parked vehicle is determined. The second space is comprised of a second required space and a second non-required space. Responsive to determining that the first non-required space is greater than the second non-required space, the first parked vehicle is moved towards the first space. After moving the first parked vehicle, the first space is equivalent to the first required space.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a processing circuit structured to receive a first signal indicative of an upstream air-fuel equivalence ratio from a first sensor positioned upstream of an intake of a catalyst, receive a second signal indicative of a downstream air-fuel equivalence ratio from a second sensor positioned downstream of the intake of the catalyst, determine an actual oxygen storage capacity of the catalyst based at least in part on the received first signal and the received second signal, compare the actual oxygen storage capacity to a maximum storage capacity, and provide a fault signal in response to the actual oxygen storage capacity exceeding the maximum storage capacity. The apparatus also includes a notification circuit structured to provide a notification indicating that the second sensor is faulty in response to receiving the fault signal.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and storage media for remote monitoring of a system usable in a subsurface volume of interest are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: obtain system data for the system usable in the subsurface volume of interest; identify multiple alert times specifying multiple time values corresponding to a time interval where the multiple parameter values exceed a threshold range; generate a representation of the subsurface system using visual effects to depict at least a portion of the system data and at least a portion of the multiple alert times; and display the representation.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for controller functionality for each of security, monitoring and automation, as well as a bidirectional Internet gateway, is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a configurable architecture that enables a user to adapt the system for the user's specific needs. In addition, functionality for gathering configuration information from a previously-installed security system and using that information in a subsequent takeover of that security system is provided.

Abstract: A device for a driving assistance system for a transportation vehicle including a control unit to detect information concerning a position of a controllable road sign. The control unit detects information concerning the position of the transportation vehicle and determines information concerning at least one expected passing time, at which the transportation vehicle passes the controllable road sign, based on the information concerning the position of the transportation vehicle and the information concerning the position of the controllable road sign. The device also includes a receiving and transmitting unit to provide the information concerning the expected passing time at which the transportation vehicle passes the controllable road sign, to a control entity for the controllable road sign. The receiving and transmitting device receives information from the control entity concerning a period of time in which the controllable road sign is passable.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward a method that includes acquiring current dynamic characteristics of a moving object about an un-signalized intersection, determining a dynamic traffic flow of the un-signalized intersection based on the current dynamic characteristics to determine a position of the moving object about the un-signalized intersection, and predicting future dynamic characteristics of the moving object based on the dynamic traffic flow and a predictive control. The future dynamic characteristics includes a predicted position of the moving object at a predefined time in the future. The method further calculates an entry parameter for a vehicle about an entrance of the un-signalized intersection based on the dynamic traffic flow and the predicted future dynamic characteristics and notifies the vehicle of the entry parameter.

Abstract: Communication device includes first sensor configured to measure a state of a sensing target person to acquire first measurement data, second sensor configured to measure a body temperature to acquire second measurement data, and memory unit configured to store a reference body temperature for a single or each of a plurality of predetermined states of the sensing target person. Communication device further includes state determiner configured to determine whether or not the sensing target person is in the single or any one of the plurality of predetermined states, and abnormality determiner configured to compare the reference body temperature with the body temperature of the sensing target person to determine whether or not the sensing target person has a body temperature abnormality.

Abstract: A processor enabled method in a mobile device includes configuring a WiFi radio controller of the mobile device with a WiFi service set identifier of a search detector and configuring a Bluetooth connection configuration of a search detector. The method also includes responsive to a rescue trigger, enabling the device to exit a low power mode while awaiting a connection attempt from a Bluetooth radio via the configured Bluetooth connection configuration. The method also includes upon receiving the connection attempt, powering up the WiFi radio and attempting to connect to the configured WiFi service set identifier.

Abstract: A monitoring system with one or more wearable devices and an alert station. The wearable device comprises sensors to detect conditions of the wearer and to transmit signals to the alert station. The alert station is configured to declare an emergency upon the occurrence of various events.

Abstract: A system for modifying driving behavior of an autonomous vehicle based on passenger satisfaction of a passenger may include a first sensor structured to detect a first property of the passenger; a processor operably coupled to the first sensor, the processor structured to calculate a passenger satisfaction index based on the first property of the passenger; an automated driving system structured to operate the autonomous vehicle, the automated driving system being operably coupled to the processor. The processor may be structured to control the automated driving system to modify driving behavior of the autonomous vehicle in response to the passenger satisfaction index satisfying a first condition.

Abstract: A vehicle safety system includes a controller in communication with at least one of an imaging system and a ranging system. At least one of the imaging system and the ranging system being arranged to monitor a distance and a speed of a forward vehicle and at least one of an incoming vehicle and a vehicle relative to a host vehicle. The controller is programmed to output for display a time left to pass the forward vehicle based on the distance and the speed of the forward vehicle and the incoming vehicle, responsive to indicia of an impending host vehicle maneuver.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a vibrating finger device useful in a medical setting includes a device body configured to fit on a finger of a wearer, a vibrating unit, a touch sensitive sensor, and a control module including a computerized processor. The control module includes programming configured to monitor an activation input to the device, determine the monitored activation input to indicate a threshold desired vibration activation input, and activate a vibration cycle within the vibrating unit based upon the determination.