Abstract: The present disclosure provides a risk assessment method of water inrush in tunnels constructed in water-rich grounds. The method includes the following steps: simulating a tunnel excavation process by finite element software MIDAS GTS NX and fluid-structure interaction; according to a research method of control variables, analyzing effects of a groundwater level, an elastic modulus and advanced pipe shed grouting on the stability of surrounding rock, and improving an algorithm of a radial basis function (RBF) neural network using a Grey Relation Analysis (GRA)-based Partitioning Around Medoid (PAM) clustering algorithm to assess risks of water inrush occurring in Qingdao area.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system and method for lane marking localization that may be utilized by autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles traveling within the lane. In the embodiment, the system comprises a locating device adapted to determine the vehicle's geographic location; a database; a region map; a response map; a camera; and a computer connected to the locating device, database, and camera, wherein the computer is adapted to: receive the region map, wherein the region map corresponds to a specified geographic location; generate the response map by receiving information form the camera, the information relating to the environment in which the vehicle is located; identifying lane markers observed by the camera; and plotting identified lane markers on the response map; compare the response map to the region map; and generate a predicted vehicle location based on the comparison of the response map and region map.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multi-factor quantitative analysis method for deformation of a neighborhood tunnel. The method includes the following steps: analyzing monitoring data generated at a tunnel site; simulating collapse occurring at a shallow buried section of a tunnel; determining the degree of influence of each factor on the tunnel and a stratum; and determining quantitative influence of each factor on tunnel deformation. The present disclosure can not only provide an accurate theoretical basis for the construction of the shallow buried section of the small-distance tunnel, but also guarantee safety and cost saving during tunnel construction.

Abstract: A system and method for proximate vehicle intention prediction for autonomous vehicles are disclosed. A particular embodiment is configured to: receive perception data associated with a host vehicle; extract features from the perception data to detect a proximate vehicle in the vicinity of the host vehicle; generate a trajectory of the detected proximate vehicle based on the perception data; use a trained intention prediction model to generate a predicted intention of the detected proximate vehicle based on the perception data and the trajectory of the detected proximate vehicle; use the predicted intention of the detected proximate vehicle to generate a predicted trajectory of the detected proximate vehicle; and output the predicted intention and predicted trajectory for the detected proximate vehicle to another subsystem.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides for expression cassettes that allow for expression of a globin gene or a functional portion thereof, vectors comprising thereof, and cells transduced with such expression cassettes and vectors. The presently disclosed subject matter further provides methods for treating a hemoglobinopathy in a subject comprising administering an effective amount of such transduced cells to the subject.

Abstract: A method of lane detection for a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs is disclosed. The one or more programs include instructions, which when executed by a computing device, cause the computing device to perform the following steps comprising: generating a ground truth associated with lane markings expressed in god's view; receiving features from at least one of a hit-map image and a fitted lane marking, wherein the hit-map image includes a classification of pixels that hit a lane marking, and the fitted lane marking includes pixels optimized based on the hit-map image; and training a confidence module based on the features and the ground truth, the confidence module configured to determine on-line whether a fitted lane marking is reasonable, using parameters that express a lane marking in an arc.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system and method for lane marking localization that may be utilized by autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles traveling within the lane. In the embodiment, the system comprises a locating device adapted to determine the vehicle's geographic location; a database; a region map; a response map; a camera; and a computer connected to the locating device, database, and camera, wherein the computer is adapted to: receive the region map, wherein the region map corresponds to a specified geographic location; generate the response map by receiving information form the camera, the information relating to the environment in which the vehicle is located; identifying lane markers observed by the camera; and plotting identified lane markers on the response map; compare the response map to the region map; and generate a predicted vehicle location based on the comparison of the response map and region map.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a system and method for iterative lane marking localization that may be utilized by autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles traveling within the lane. In an embodiment, the system comprises a locating device adapted to determine the vehicle's geographic location; a database; a region map; a response map; a plurality of cameras; and a computer connected to the locating device, database, and cameras, wherein the computer is adapted to receive the region map, wherein the region map corresponds to a specified geographic location; generate the response map by receiving information from the camera, the information relating to the environment in which the vehicle is located; identifying lane markers observed by the camera; and plotting identified lane markers on the response map; compare the response map to the region map; and iteratively generate a predicted vehicle location based on the comparison of the response map and the region map.

Abstract: A method of lane detection for a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs is disclosed. The one or more programs include instructions, which when executed by a computing device, cause the computing device to perform the following steps comprising: generating a ground truth associated with lane markings expressed in god's view; receiving features from at least one of a hit-map image and a fitted lane marking, wherein the hit-map image includes a classification of pixels that hit a lane marking, and the fitted lane marking includes pixels optimized based on the hit-map image; and training a confidence module based on the features and the ground truth, the confidence module configured to determine on-line whether a fitted lane marking is reasonable, using parameters that express a lane marking in an arc.

Abstract: Techniques are described for estimating pose of a camera located on a vehicle. An exemplary method of estimating camera pose includes obtaining, from a camera located on a vehicle, an image including a lane marker on a road on which the vehicle is driven, and estimating a pose of the camera such that the pose of the camera provides a best match according to a criterion between a first position of the lane marker determined from the image and a second position of the lane marker determined from a stored map of the road.

Abstract: Techniques are described for estimating pose of a camera located on a vehicle. An exemplary method of estimating camera pose includes obtaining, from a camera located on a vehicle, an image including a lane marker on a road on which the vehicle is driven, and estimating a pose of the camera such that the pose of the camera provides a best match according to a criterion between a first position of the lane marker determined from the image and a second position of the lane marker determined from a stored map of the road.

Abstract: A method of operating an autonomous vehicle includes detecting, based on an input received from a sensor of an autonomous vehicle that is being navigated by an on-board computer system, an occurrence of a driving event, making a determination by the on-board computer system, upon the detecting the occurrence of the driving event, whether or how to alter the path planned by the on-board computer system according to a set of rules, and performing further navigation of the autonomous vehicle based on the determination until the driving event is resolved. The driving event may include a presence of an object in a shoulder area of the road. The driving event may include accumulation of more than a certain number of vehicles behind the autonomous vehicle. The driving event may include a slow vehicle ahead of the autonomous vehicle. The driving event may include a do-not-change-lane zone is within a threshold.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a system and method for iterative lane marking localization that may be utilized by autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles traveling within the lane. In an embodiment, the system comprises a locating device adapted to determine the vehicle's geographic location; a database; a region map; a response map; a plurality of cameras; and a computer connected to the locating device, database, and cameras, wherein the computer is adapted to receive the region map, wherein the region map corresponds to a specified geographic location; generate the response map by receiving information from the camera, the information relating to the environment in which the vehicle is located; identifying lane markers observed by the camera; and plotting identified lane markers on the response map; compare the response map to the region map; and iteratively generate a predicted vehicle location based on the comparison of the response map and the region map.

Abstract: A method of lane detection for a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs is disclosed. The one or more programs include instructions, which when executed by a computing device, cause the computing device to perform the following steps comprising: generating a ground truth associated with lane markings expressed in god's view; receiving features from at least one of a hit-map image and a fitted lane marking, wherein the hit-map image includes a classification of pixels that hit a lane marking, and the fitted lane marking includes pixels optimized based on the hit-map image; and training a confidence module based on the features and the ground truth, the confidence module configured to determine on-line whether a fitted lane marking is reasonable, using parameters that express a lane marking in an arc.

Abstract: A method of operating an autonomous vehicle includes detecting, based on an input received from a sensor of an autonomous vehicle that is being navigated by an on-board computer system, an occurrence of a driving event, making a determination by the on-board computer system, upon the detecting the occurrence of the driving event, whether or how to alter the path planned by the on-board computer system according to a set of rules, and performing further navigation of the autonomous vehicle based on the determination until the driving event is resolved. The driving event may include a presence of an object in a shoulder area of the road. The driving event may include accumulation of more than a certain number of vehicles behind the autonomous vehicle. The driving event may include a slow vehicle ahead of the autonomous vehicle. The driving event may include a do-not-change-lane zone is within a threshold.

Abstract: A fingerprint identification module is provided. The fingerprint identification module includes: a base substrate, a first conductive layer, and a third conductive layer that are laminated sequentially. The first conductive layer includes a first signal line and a second signal line, wherein the first signal line extends along a first direction and is connected to a gate of a reset transistor in a pixel sensing circuit, and the second signal line extends along the first direction and is connected to a gate of a switch transistor in the pixel sensing circuit. The third conductive layer includes a first conductive portion configured to form a first electrode of a photodiode in the pixel sensing circuit, wherein an orthographic projection of the first conductive portion on the base substrate does not overlap with orthographic projections of the first signal line and the second signal line on the base substrate.

Abstract: A method of lane detection for a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs is disclosed. The one or more programs include instructions, which when executed by a computing device, cause the computing device to perform the following steps comprising: generating a ground truth associated with lane markings expressed in god's view; receiving features from at least one of a hit-map image and a fitted lane marking, wherein the hit-map image includes a classification of pixels that hit a lane marking, and the fitted lane marking includes pixels optimized based on the hit-map image; and training a confidence module based on the features and the ground truth, the confidence module configured to determine on-line whether a fitted lane marking is reasonable, using parameters that express a lane marking in an arc.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a battery pack, including: battery modules, wherein two or more of the battery modules are arranged side by side in a first direction; and connecting assemblies, wherein each connecting assembly is connected between adjacent two battery modules, and the connecting assembly includes an elastic connecting member being able to elastically deform in the first direction such that the adjacent two battery modules are elastically connected by the connecting assembly. The elastic connecting member can provide a buffer between the adjacent two battery modules. In the case that one of the adjacent two battery modules suffers a force, the elastic connecting member can absorb a force from this battery module, to prevent the adjacent two battery modules from interacting with each other when suffering the force, and avoid a safety accident caused by the interaction between the two battery modules connected to each other.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a display apparatus and a method for manufacturing the same. The display apparatus includes: a self-luminous display module, a fingerprint identification module below the self-luminous display module, at least two light shield layers between the self-luminous display module and the fingerprint identification module, and a planarization layer correspondingly arranged on one side, facing the self-luminous display module, of each light shield layer. Each light shield layer includes a plurality of mutually-independent openings; openings of one of the at least two light shield layers and openings of another of the at least two light shield layers overlap in a direction perpendicular to the fingerprint identification module; the planarization layer between two adjacent light shield layers includes a groove; and the groove and the openings do not overlap in the direction perpendicular to the fingerprint identification module, and a light blocking part is arranged in the groove.

Abstract: A fingerprint identification module is provided. The fingerprint identification module includes: a base substrate, a first conductive layer, and a third conductive layer that are laminated sequentially. The first conductive layer includes a first signal line and a second signal line, wherein the first signal line extends along a first direction and is connected to a gate of a reset transistor in a pixel sensing circuit, and the second signal line extends along the first direction and is connected to a gate of a switch transistor in the pixel sensing circuit. The third conductive layer includes a first conductive portion configured to form a first electrode of a photodiode in the pixel sensing circuit, wherein an orthographic projection of the first conductive portion on the base substrate does not overlap with orthographic projections of the first signal line and the second signal line on the base substrate.