Abstract: The method of assisting driving a vehicle includes constructing a digital model defining a quality index for a 3D inference image derived from an original image, the index being a function of similarity metrics defined between the original image and the 3D inference image, the construction making use of a set of observations obtained from reference 3D inference images resulting from applying 3D inference methods to a plurality of reference original images, these observations including measured values for 3D information represented on the reference 3D inference images; acquiring a first image of a three-dimensional scene that might have an influence on the driving of the vehicle; generating a 3D inference second image from the first image; estimating similarity metrics between the first and second images; evaluating the quality index for the second image by using the digital model and the estimated similarity metrics; and as a function of the quality index as estimated, a step of using the second image to assi

Abstract: A passive cooling device is disclosed for use with a speaker integrated electronic device. Also disclosed is a method of using the device for generating passive cooling and increasing the sound output by the speaker integrated electronic device when outputting low frequency sound. The electronic device has an internal housing in which the speaker is located with a diaphragm extending through a void in the housing wall. The internal housing also has an air flow channel in fluid communication with the housing interior and an outlet adjacent an electronic component. Movement of the diaphragm directs moving air through the channel to reduce the operating temperature of the electronic component during speaker activation, while air movement in the internal housing increase the sound output by the speaker integrated electronic device.

Abstract: The method of assisting driving a vehicle includes constructing a digital model defining a quality index for a 3D inference image derived from an original image, the index being a function of similarity metrics defined between the original image and the 3D inference image, the construction making use of a set of observations obtained from reference 3D inference images resulting from applying 3D inference methods to a plurality of reference original images, these observations including measured values for 3D information represented on the reference 3D inference images; acquiring a first image of a three-dimensional scene that might have an influence on the driving of the vehicle; generating a 3D inference second image from the first image; estimating similarity metrics between the first and second images; evaluating the quality index for the second image by using the digital model and the estimated similarity metrics; and as a function of the quality index as estimated, a step of using the second image to assi

Abstract: Current sensors measure current flowing into and out of an inductive load such as a solenoid coil and provide signals to a processor when the difference between the two measured currents exceeds a threshold. A solenoid coil and electronic devices driving it are protected from damage caused by a short circuit at the connections to the coil.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the application of electrical power to a load includes a controller, a controllable high side driver electrically connected to a first electrical terminal of the load, and a controllable low side driver electrically connected to a second electrical terminal of the load. The apparatus also includes a diagnostic circuit configured to sense and identify an open load fault condition, a high-side short circuit to battery fault condition, a low-side short circuit to ground fault condition, a high-side short circuit to ground fault condition, a low-side short circuit to battery fault condition, and a short circuited load fault condition. The diagnostic circuit is also configured to sense and identify a condition wherein none of the open load, high-side short circuit to battery, low-side short circuit to ground, high-side short circuit to ground, low-side short circuit to battery, and short circuited load fault conditions are present.

Abstract: Current sensors measure current flowing into and out of an inductive load such as a solenoid coil and provide signals to a processor when the difference between the two measured currents exceeds a threshold. A solenoid coil and electronic devices driving it are protected from damage caused by a short circuit at the connections to the coil.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the application of electrical power to a load includes a controller, a controllable high side driver electrically connected to a first electrical terminal of the load, and a controllable low side driver electrically connected to a second electrical terminal of the load. The apparatus also includes a diagnostic circuit configured to sense and identify an open load fault condition, a high-side short circuit to battery fault condition, a low-side short circuit to ground fault condition, a high-side short circuit to ground fault condition, a low-side short circuit to battery fault condition, and a short circuited load fault condition. The diagnostic circuit is also configured to sense and identify a condition wherein none of the open load, high-side short circuit to battery, low-side short circuit to ground, high-side short circuit to ground, low-side short circuit to battery, and short circuited load fault conditions are present.

Abstract: A transaction product assembly includes a perimeter frame defining a footprint, a plurality of parts maintained within the footprint of the perimeter frame, a transaction card, and a plurality of sprues. The transaction card includes a machine-readable account identifier linking the transaction card to an account or record, wherein the transaction card is maintained within the footprint of the perimeter frame. The plurality of sprues extend between the perimeter frame, the plurality of parts, and the transaction card to hold perimeter frame, the plurality of parts, and the transaction card together as a single piece. Areas within the footprint of the perimeter frame other than the plurality of parts, the transaction card, and the plurality of sprues remain substantially open and free of material.

Abstract: A transaction product assembly includes a perimeter frame defining a footprint, a plurality of parts maintained within the footprint of the perimeter frame, a transaction card, and a plurality of sprues. The transaction card includes a machine-readable account identifier linking the transaction card to an account or record, wherein the transaction card is maintained within the footprint of the perimeter frame. The plurality of sprues extend between the perimeter frame, the plurality of parts, and the transaction card to hold perimeter frame, the plurality of parts, and the transaction card together as a single piece. Areas within the footprint of the perimeter frame other than the plurality of parts, the transaction card, and the plurality of sprues remain substantially open and free of material.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a housing, at least one heat generating component in the housing, and at least one thermal management device in thermal communication with the at least one heat generating component, wherein the at least one thermal management device selectively allocates heat flow to one or more portions of the housing. Other embodiments may be described.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a housing, at least one heat generating component in the housing, and at least one thermal management device in thermal communication with the at least one heat generating component, wherein the at least one thermal management device selectively allocates heat flow to one or more portions of the housing. Other embodiments may be described.

Abstract: The present invention has its object to provide a heat exchanger with plastic tanks type, wherein a seal member is regularly compressed and hooks or tabs of header core crimped in a uniform fashion. Deformations predominantly located in the large sides or sides adjacent to the tank foot of the header, are formed and distributed in the inner or outer wall. The deformations in the periphery, or more particular, on the outside of the header wall, are formed after the brazing process.