Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for producing seamless woven materials that are variable in each of their 3 dimensions. The systems and methods generally operate by altering heddle positions independently to impart three dimensional structure to a woven fabric. Weft yarn is woven into a set of warp yarns that have been individually raised or lowered along a particular cross section, essentially locking the weave into an intended 3 dimensional form.

Abstract: A vehicle control and interconnection system comprises a vehicle interconnection component and a supervisory controller. The vehicle interconnection component communicably couples to a portable electronic processing device and to native electronic peripherals of a corresponding vehicle, including a display. The supervisory controller provides control information to at least one native electronic peripheral to implement a customized vehicle configuration such that a corresponding peripheral or group of peripherals respond to control commands from the vehicle interconnection component in a coordinated manner. Also, the portable electronic processing device is programmed via a software download to implement a user interface that interacts with the display of the corresponding vehicle to provide information to the vehicle operator where at least part of the processing is carried out on the portable electronic processing device.

Abstract: A vehicle control and interconnection system comprises a vehicle interconnection component and a supervisory controller. The vehicle interconnection component communicably couples to a portable electronic processing device and to native electronic peripherals of a corresponding vehicle, including a display. The supervisory controller provides control information to at least one native electronic peripheral to implement a customized vehicle configuration such that a corresponding peripheral or group of peripherals respond to control commands from the vehicle interconnection component in a coordinated manner. Also, the portable electronic processing device is programmed via a software download to implement a user interface that interacts with the display of the corresponding vehicle to provide information to the vehicle operator where at least part of the processing is carried out on the portable electronic processing device.

Abstract: A vehicle control and interconnection system comprises a vehicle interconnection component and a supervisory controller. The vehicle interconnection component communicably couples to a portable electronic processing device and to native electronic peripherals of a corresponding vehicle, including a display. The supervisory controller provides control information to at least one native electronic peripheral to implement a customized vehicle configuration such that a corresponding peripheral or group of peripherals respond to control commands from the vehicle interconnection component in a coordinated manner. Also, the portable electronic processing device is programmed via a software download to implement a user interface that interacts with the display of the corresponding vehicle to provide information to the vehicle operator where at least part of the processing is carried out on the portable electronic processing device.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for producing seamless woven materials that are variable in each of their 3 dimensions. The systems and methods generally operate by altering heddle positions independently to impart three dimensional structure to a woven fabric. Weft yarn is woven into a set of warp yarns that have been individually raised or lowered along a particular cross section, essentially locking the weave into an intended 3 dimensional form.

Abstract: A vehicle control and interconnection comprises a user interface that couples to a display. The user interface has modes of display information that vary based upon a task of a vehicle operator. The modes include a driving mode that reduces menu options available to the operator to those functions related to driving, and enlarges touch screen control icons associated with the displayed functions. Moreover, the modes include at least one non-driving mode that displays information with relatively smaller touch screen control icons compared to the control icons in the driving mode. The system interface also comprises a vehicle interface that couples to at least one vehicle sub system to communicate with vehicle-installed electronic peripherals.

Abstract: A vehicle control and interconnection comprises a user interface that couples to a display. The user interface has modes of display information that vary based upon a task of a vehicle operator. The modes include a driving mode that reduces menu options available to the operator to those functions related to driving, and enlarges touch screen control icons associated with the displayed functions. Moreover, the modes include at least one non-driving mode that displays information with relatively smaller touch screen control icons compared to the control icons in the driving mode. The system interface also comprises a vehicle interface that couples to at least one vehicle sub system to communicate with vehicle-installed electronic peripherals.

Abstract: Information is provided to a vehicle by receiving, from a data center, a set of travel related services that are specific to an individual, where the travel related services are received into a control and interconnection system of a vehicle. The control and interconnection system comprises a vehicle interface that interfaces with vehicle subsystems, an operator interface that interfaces with an operator of the vehicle, and a system controller that communicates with vehicle subsystems. The method includes loading the set of travel related services into the system controller of the control and interconnection system, utilizing the control and interconnection system to monitor operational characteristics of the vehicle based upon the loaded set of travel related services, and communicating operational characteristics to the data center.

Abstract: A service request is received by a remote trouble analysis server from a vehicle control and interconnection system installed in a vehicle, indicating that the vehicle is in need of assistance. An analysis is performed by the trouble analysis server based upon the service request, a remote service center is selected, and a communication is initiated from the trouble analysis server to a computer of the selected remote service center to effect repair of the vehicle. The vehicle is relocated to a service bay for necessary repair, and a service complete communication is received from a service bay computer of the service bay that performed the repair. Then, a verification communication is initiated to the control and interconnection system of the vehicle, whereby the control and interconnection system polls at least one vehicle subsystem to confirm that the diagnosed problem is properly resolved.

Abstract: A vehicle control and interconnection system comprises a vehicle interconnection component and a software component. The vehicle interconnection component communicably couples to a corresponding portable electronic processing device when the portable electronic processing device is suitably positioned within a corresponding vehicle. The vehicle interconnection component further couples to a vehicle subsystem within the vehicle. The software component is downloaded into the corresponding portable electronic processing device, and implements a supervisory controller, a vehicle interface and a user interface. The supervisory controller provides control information that is utilized by the vehicle subsystem connected through the vehicle interconnection component to implement a customized vehicle configuration. The vehicle interface communicates the control information from the supervisory controller to the vehicle subsystem component through the vehicle interconnection component.

Abstract: Information is provided to a vehicle by receiving, from a data center, a set of travel related services that are specific to an individual, where the travel related services are received into a control and interconnection system of a vehicle. The control and interconnection system comprises a vehicle interface that interfaces with vehicle subsystems, an operator interface that interfaces with an operator of the vehicle, and a system controller that communicates with vehicle subsystems. The method includes loading the set of travel related services into the system controller of the control and interconnection system, utilizing the control and interconnection system to monitor operational characteristics of the vehicle based upon the loaded set of travel related services, and communicating operational characteristics to the data center.

Abstract: A service request is received by a remote trouble analysis server from a vehicle control and interconnection system installed in a vehicle, indicating that the vehicle is in need of assistance. An analysis is performed by the trouble analysis server based upon the service request, a remote service center is selected, and a communication is initiated from the trouble analysis server to a computer of the selected remote service center to effect repair of the vehicle. The vehicle is relocated to a service bay for necessary repair, and a service complete communication is received from a service bay computer of the service bay that performed the repair. Then, a verification communication is initiated to the control and interconnection system of the vehicle, whereby the control and interconnection system polls at least one vehicle subsystem to confirm that the diagnosed problem is properly resolved.

Abstract: A vehicle control and interconnection system comprises a vehicle interconnection component and a software component. The vehicle interconnection component communicably couples to a corresponding portable electronic processing device when the portable electronic processing device is suitably positioned within a corresponding vehicle. The vehicle interconnection component further couples to a vehicle subsystem within the vehicle. The software component is downloaded into the corresponding portable electronic processing device, and implements a supervisory controller, a vehicle interface and a user interface. The supervisory controller provides control information that is utilized by the vehicle subsystem connected through the vehicle interconnection component to implement a customized vehicle configuration. The vehicle interface communicates the control information from the supervisory controller to the vehicle subsystem component through the vehicle interconnection component.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that are directed to vehicle pre-acquisition activities, vehicle post-acquisition modification, customization and/or personalization, fleet management, including proactive fleet monitoring fleet services and/or vehicle, vehicle market and related analysis.

Abstract: An integrated system to control peripherals in a vehicle includes a control and interconnection system having a supervisory processor and/or supervisory control. The control and interconnection system is responsive to feedback from peripherals associated with the vehicle. Moreover, the supervisory processor supervises a plurality of peripherals in communication with the control and interconnection system, where at least one of the plurality of the peripherals includes a controller and is associated with at least one of the: vehicle dynamics, vehicle power train and vehicle body, of a corresponding vehicle. Still further, the supervisory processor provides control information to each of the plurality of peripherals to coordinate performance characteristics based upon at least one operating condition that is determined by the control and interconnection system.

Abstract: An integrated system to control peripherals in a vehicle includes a control and interconnection system having a supervisory processor and/or supervisory control. The control and interconnection system is responsive to feedback from peripherals associated with the vehicle. Moreover, the supervisory processor supervises a plurality of peripherals in communication with the control and interconnection system, where at least one of the plurality of the peripherals includes a controller and is associated with at least one of the: vehicle dynamics, vehicle power train and vehicle body, of a corresponding vehicle. Still further, the supervisory processor provides control information to each of the plurality of peripherals to coordinate performance characteristics based upon at least one operating condition that is determined by the control and interconnection system.

Abstract: A method of developing peripherals for integration with a vehicle control system comprises providing a vehicle control and interconnection system that includes a system core for processing data, an input module and an output module. The system core includes a reconfigurable space having reconfigurable hardware, memory and a supervising processor that is customized to the order. The supervising processor is configured to provide control information to identified peripherals and control the allocation and configuration of the reconfigurable space into a plurality of independent information processing workspaces. The associated information processing workspace for the peripherals is configured if required, a verifying operation of the peripherals with the control and interconnection system is performed and the peripherals are authorized as approved peripherals.

Abstract: A control and interconnection system for integrating a plurality of peripherals into a computer system comprises a system core for processing data, an input module adapted to couple signals from associated peripherals to the system core and an output module adapted to direct signals from the system core to corresponding peripherals. The system core includes a reconfigurable space having hardware for supporting reconfigurable hardware programming and memory for supporting reconfigurable software programming to offload at least a portion of peripheral processing requirements to the system core. The system core further provides a supervising processor that is configured to provide control information to identified peripherals as necessary to implement a customized overall configuration.

Abstract: The invention provides a laminate construction for heating or warming with one or more electrically conductive patterns of conductive ink or paste formed on a first confronting surface of an insulating sheet, where each pattern is connected by one or more conductive elements (bus wires), and where each pattern and the conductive elements are between the confronting surfaces of insulating sheets. The laminate may include one or more stretch and recovery elements to cause the laminate to be more adaptable for securing about any three dimensional body. The laminate with heating elements therein may be incorporated into garments or other wearables or into warming textile structures (pads and blankets).

Abstract: The invention provides a laminate construction for heating or warming with one or more electrically conductive patterns of conductive ink or paste formed on a first confronting surface of an insulating sheet, where each pattern is connected by one or more conductive elements (bus wires), and where each pattern and the conductive elements are between the confronting surfaces of insulating sheets. The laminate may include one or more stretch and recovery elements to cause the laminate to be more adaptable for securing about any three dimensional body. The laminate with heating elements therein may be incorporated into garments or other wearables or into warming textile structures (pads and blankets).