Abstract: A monitoring apparatus provides vehicle telematics data. The monitoring apparatus includes a sensor for sensing vehicle and engine motion induced vibration in part of a vehicle and for generating vibration associated data. The sensor is coupled to part of the vehicle. Engine motion induced vibration associated data is processed to extract a characteristic of the vehicle or the engine.

Abstract: An automatic traveling control system includes a vehicle control device configured to control an automatic traveling of a vehicle on the basis of a road structure map stored in a storage device, a reception device configured to receive change information of the road structure map from an outside, and an update device configured to update the road structure map on the basis of the change information. In a case where the change information is information indicating a temporary change of a predetermined section included in the road structure map, the road structure map is not updated and the automatic traveling of the vehicle is limited in the predetermined section.

Abstract: A device, a system and a method for an autonomous vehicle capable of independently travelling along a road and to communicate in a wireless way. The device is configured to determine a route for the autonomous vehicle, and to determine presence of any risk segment along the route. A risk segment is a segment of the road where the autonomous vehicle is determined to be in need of assistance based on characteristics of that road segment. If a risk segment is determined, the device is configured to perform a matching sequence in order to find a pilot vehicle capable of piloting the autonomous vehicle past the risk segment, and to generate information data ? about a result of the performed matching sequence.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for correcting position error in a navigation system by utilizing user input received via a human-machine interface, where the user input indicates the location of a user as perceived by the user. The navigation system includes a positioning module, navigation sensors, a map database and a human-machine interface that are employed to calculate and display the current position to the user. The method and apparatus are advantageously used in situations with intermittent or unavailable GPS signal, cumulative navigational sensor errors, and cases where map database information is incorrect. The positioning module receives and processes user input from the human-machine interface and analyzes the user input against the result of a map-matching algorithm to correct positioning errors.

Abstract: A path planning method applied to a navigation device includes acquiring a two-dimensional depth map, transforming the two-dimensional depth map into a gray distribution map via statistics of pixel values on the two-dimensional depth map, computing a space matching map by arranging pixel counts on the gray distribution map, and computing a weighting value about each angle range of the space matching map in accordance with a distance from location of a pixel count to a reference point of the space matching map. The weighting value represents existential probability of an obstacle within the said angle range and a probable distance between the navigation device and the obstacle.

Abstract: A method and device for mitigating environmental-control load for a hybrid vehicle are disclosed. In operation, a determination is made as to whether a hybrid vehicle is at a high-power operational mode. When the hybrid vehicle is at a high-power operational mode, a determination of an estimated time-of-travel to a low-power operational mode is made based on vehicle trajectory plan data. Heat-load buffer data is generated based on the estimated time to prolong a passenger comfort setting during the low-power operational mode.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a vehicle including a stop state detector configured to detect a stop state; a load state detector configured to detect a load state; a controller configured to determine, if the vehicle changes to the stop state, whether a load state has changed, and to acquire fuel efficiency information based on a driving distance, if determining that the load state has changed; and a display configured to display the fuel efficiency information.

Abstract: An engine sound color control method based on an engine dynamic characteristic with artificial intelligence is provided. The method maximizes audio-visual control through the audio-visual synergy effect by performing both of the visual control of the dash board by the artificial intelligence using the virtual engine revolution per minute based on the shifting event and driving pattern of a vehicle. In particular, the auditory control of the speaker is operated by the signal processing controller based on the virtual engine RPM in response to an engine vibration signal of the engine. Further, a driver is provided with rapid response with vehicle power performance control through a real-time audio-visual change regulated by the artificial intelligence.

Abstract: A splitter system for a vehicle having a vehicle body including a first vehicle body end configured to face oncoming ambient airflow when the vehicle is in motion includes first and second splitter portions. The first splitter portion is configured to be fixed to the vehicle body. The second splitter portion is mounted to the first splitter portion. The first and second splitter portions together are configured to generate an aerodynamic downforce on the vehicle body when the vehicle is in motion. The splitter system also includes a mechanism arranged between the first and second splitter portions. The mechanism is configured to vary position of the second splitter portion relative to the first splitter portion to thereby control movement of the oncoming ambient airflow relative to the vehicle body and vary a magnitude of the aerodynamic downforce.

Abstract: A light shading module is integrated with a vehicle window and is configured to be in different states that involve different values of Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) of the vehicle window. A camera fixed to the vehicle takes video of the outside environment. A computer generates a video see-through (VST) of the outside environment, which is presented to the vehicle's occupant on an augmented reality device (ARD). In order to improve the image quality, the ARD operates according to different modes involving varying intensities, depending on the VLT of the window.

Abstract: A motorcycle (300) includes a clutch lever (14), a clutch switch (15) configured to detect whether or not the clutch lever (14) is gripped, a vehicle speed sensor (16) configured to detect a vehicle speed, a hydraulic rear brake (18), a pressurizing unit (17) configured to perform a pressurizing process that applies an oil pressure to the rear brake (18), and a microcontroller (19) configured to control the pressurizing process by the pressurizing unit (17) based on results of the detection by the vehicle speed sensor (16) and the clutch switch (15).

Abstract: Systems and methods for the configuration of service policies for aircraft fleets and gas turbine engines are disclosed. One or more engine performance profiles may be generated based on historical engine performance data. The historical engine performance data may be retrieved based on one or more engine service parameters. A fleet performance profile may be generated based on the engine performance profiles. The engine service parameters may be varied to generate a configured engine performance profile. A configured fleet performance profile may be generated based on the configured engine performance profile.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling clutch capacity in a hybrid electric vehicle. In one example, a method includes adjusting values of a transfer function of a clutch of a dual clutch transmission in response to an operating condition of an engine and/or operating condition of an integrated starter/generator coupled to the engine while a vehicle is propelled via an electric machine coupled to the dual clutch transmission, and maintaining a driver demand wheel torque at vehicle wheels via adjusting torque of the electric machine in response to the operating condition of the engine and/or operating condition of the integrated starter generator. In this way the method may apply pressure to one of the clutches where engine speed is independently controlled to maintain positive or negative slip, thus enabling adaptation of positive and negative clutch transfer functions, which may improve driveline operation and shift quality.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rear-wheel steering control technique. Specifically, a rear-wheel steering control apparatus for controlling rear-wheel steering control, according to an aspect of the present invention, may include: a vehicle data collection unit configured to receive vehicle data including at least one of steering angle data, steering torque data, vehicle speed data, yaw rate data, or lateral acceleration data; a vehicle data determination unit configured to determine whether or not the steering angle data included in the vehicle data is normal; and a rear-wheel steering control unit configured to generate a rear-wheel steering control signal for degradation rear-wheel control based on at least one of the steering torque data, the vehicle speed data, the yaw rate data, or the lateral acceleration data when the steering angle data is determined to be abnormal.

Abstract: A hybrid electric powertrain includes an electric machine delivering torque to an engine in an engine start event having initial cranking and transition phases. In response to a request for an engine start event, a controller commands delivery of the motor torque to the crankshaft. In the initial cranking phase the controller regulates crankshaft acceleration from zero speed up to a target cranking speed in a closed-loop manner via a predetermined fixed profile. In the transition phase, the crankshaft accelerates from the target cranking speed to a target idle speed using a feed-forward torque value blended, using a calibration table, from a predetermined engine drag torque to a reported engine torque. In the transition phase the controller periodically adjusts a speed trajectory of the crankshaft, with the magnitude and frequency of adjustment based on combustion of the engine and calibration of the feed-forward torque.

Abstract: A parking assistance apparatus includes a sensor unit configured to sense vehicle surroundings; an interface unit configured to receive at least one of brake operation input information, accelerator operation input information, and steering operation input information; a display unit configured to display a graphic image for an automatic parking function; and a processor configured to set a target parking space based on information about the vehicle surroundings sensed by the sensor unit; design a parking path for directing a vehicle to the set target parking space; and perform the automatic parking function by performing control such that the vehicle follows the parking path, wherein, when it is detected that there is an operation input of the user through the interface unit, the processor performs the automatic parking function by reflecting the operation input of the user or releases the automatic parking function.

Abstract: A planning system for an autonomous work vehicle system includes a controller configured to determine a plan for the autonomous work vehicle system by reducing a cost function, and to output one or more signals indicative of the plan and/or instructions to execute the plan. The plan includes a route of the autonomous work vehicle system through a field, and the cost function includes multiple costs associated with operation of the autonomous work vehicle system.

Abstract: A system, including a processor and a memory, the memory including instructions to be executed by the processor to determine a best-fit snow boundary in an image including a reference object, determine a snow level based on comparing the best-fit snow boundary to the image of the reference object, and operate a vehicle by actuating vehicle components based on the determined snow level.

Abstract: A magnetic system for an automobile having a body portion and a base portion with a first and second set of electromagnets placed on the base station and the body portion respectively and wherein the body portion is adapted to raise off the base portion when sufficient electricity is supplied to the first and second set of electromagnets. A plurality of slider mechanisms operationally attached to the automobile, each having a groove portion running in the vertical direction, allow the body portion to be raised off the base station.

Abstract: An energy test method configured to determine fuel consumption of a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes the steps of installing at least one sensor on the vehicle; connecting the at least one sensor to a data recorder; running a baseline test lap on a pre-determined circuit; using the data recorder to record data from the at least one sensor while running the baseline test lap; modifying the vehicle; running a modified test lap on the pre-determined circuit; using the data recorder to record data from the at least one sensor while running the modified test lap; and calculating a fuel savings between the modified test lap and the baseline test lap.