Abstract: The disclosure provides systems and methods for tracking luggage. Luggage is tracked by associating the luggage with a user account during a loading action and during an unloading action. The system further includes systems and methods for retrieving lost luggage.

Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for using geofences to restrict vehicle operation. Aspects of the invention include creating dynamic geofences and limiting vehicle movements (e.g., speed, acceleration, steering, etc.) within and in the vicinity of the dynamic geofences to protect pedestrians from physical harm. In general, radio devices track people in an area by counting the number of devices and calculating the number of people based on average number of devices per person. Using count and location data, a geofence is created when population or population density within an area exceeds a threshold. The geofence can be sent to vehicles to restrict vehicle operation, for example, slowing down or stopping the vehicle, within and around the geofence.

Abstract: A system and method for synchronizing two-dimensional (“2D”) camera data for object recognition. An object recognition kiosk includes a plurality of 2D cameras and a stage for placement of one or more items. The plurality of 2D cameras capture images of items on the stage from multiple angles. The images received from the 2D cameras are concatenated into a single image. The concatenated image is processed by a trained machine learning model that analyzes and detects items present in each of the camera images that make up the concatenated image and generates 2D bounding boxes around each item. Once items are detected in the concatenated image, sensor fusion is performed based on the detected items and the bounding boxes to synchronize the image data from each of the cameras. The sensor fusion process enables the system to accurately identify the one or more items that are present on the stage.

Abstract: Vehicle damage identification and incident management systems and methods are provided herein. An example method can include determining occurrence of a damage event for a first vehicle based on a vehicle sensor signal, determining a location on the first vehicle where damage has occurred using the vehicle sensor signal, activating a camera on a side of the first vehicle corresponding with, or adjacent to, the location on the first vehicle where damage has occurred, determining, from camera images, identifying information related to an object captured in the camera images, and transmitting a message to a recipient that includes the identifying information.

Abstract: The disclosure provides systems and methods for tracking luggage. Luggage is tracked by associating the luggage with a user account during a loading action and during an unloading action. The system further includes systems and methods for retrieving lost luggage.

Abstract: Vehicle damage identification and incident management systems and methods are provided herein. An example method can include determining occurrence of a damage event for a first vehicle based on a vehicle sensor signal, determining a location on the first vehicle where damage has occurred using the vehicle sensor signal, activating a camera on a side of the first vehicle corresponding with, or adjacent to, the location on the first vehicle where damage has occurred, determining, from camera images, identifying information related to an object captured in the camera images, and transmitting a message to a recipient that includes the identifying information.

Abstract: A method comprising: associating, by a computing device, at least one first item to a first passenger based on the at least one first item being received in an area of a vehicle; associating, by the computing device, at last one second item to a second passenger based on the at least one second item being received in the area of the vehicle; monitoring, by at least two image capture devices, the area of the vehicle; and determining, by the computing device and based on the first passenger taking the at least one second item from the area, an alert.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments described in this disclosure are generally directed to systems and methods for receiving a ride request from a user of a user device and utilizing an imaging system located in a vehicle of a ride service to capture an image of a seating area of the vehicle. The image is processed by a processor to identify a seat occupancy status and generate a seat availability diagram based on the seat occupancy status. The seat availability diagram is transmitted to the user device, and the user is prompted to either select a seat by using the seat availability diagram or to allow the system to assign any seat in the vehicle. If a seat selection is made, the system responds by reserving the selected seat and may further provide instructions to the user for entering the vehicle through a specific door located closest to the selected seat.

Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for using geofences to restrict vehicle operation. Aspects of the invention include creating dynamic geofences and limiting vehicle movements (e.g., speed, acceleration, steering, etc.) within and in the vicinity of the dynamic geofences to protect pedestrians from physical harm. In general, radio devices track people in an area by counting the number of devices and calculating the number of people based on average number of devices per person. Using count and location data, a geofence is created when population or population density within an area exceeds a threshold. The geofence can be sent to vehicles to restrict vehicle operation, for example, slowing down or stopping the vehicle, within and around the geofence.

Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for using geofences to restrict vehicle operation. Aspects of the invention include creating dynamic geofences and limiting vehicle movements (e.g., speed, acceleration, steering, etc.) within and in the vicinity of the dynamic geofences to protect pedestrians from physical harm. In general, radio devices track people in an area by counting the number of devices and calculating the number of people based on average number of devices per person. Using count and location data, a geofence is created when population or population density within an area exceeds a threshold. The geofence can be sent to vehicles to restrict vehicle operation, for example, slowing down or stopping the vehicle, within and around the geofence.

Abstract: A method comprising: associating, by a computing device, at least one first item to a first passenger based on the at least one first item being received in an area of a vehicle; associating, by the computing device, at last one second item to a second passenger based on the at least one second item being received in the area of the vehicle; monitoring, by at least two image capture devices, the area of the vehicle; and determining, by the computing device and based on the first passenger taking the at least one second item from the area, an alert.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments described in this disclosure generally pertain to ride request evaluation systems and methods that assist a driver of a ride automobile to make a decision on whether to accept or decline a ride request. An exemplary ride request evaluation system includes a computer that evaluates a profitability or a loss associated with accepting the ride request. The evaluation may be carried out based in part on a cost factor that is calculated using parameters such as a distance to a destination indicated in the ride request, a time of day for executing the ride request, a fuel consumption rate of a ride automobile, and/or an operational condition of the ride automobile. In one embodiment, the computer is located in a device that is operated by the driver. An installed application displays the result of the evaluation to assist the driver in deciding whether to accept or decline the ride request.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments described in this disclosure are generally directed to systems and methods for receiving a ride request from a user of a user device and utilizing an imaging system located in a vehicle of a ride service to capture an image of a seating area of the vehicle. The image is processed by a processor to identify a seat occupancy status and generate a seat availability diagram based on the seat occupancy status. The seat availability diagram is transmitted to the user device, and the user is prompted to either select a seat by using the seat availability diagram or to allow the system to assign any seat in the vehicle. If a seat selection is made, the system responds by reserving the selected seat and may further provide instructions to the user for entering the vehicle through a specific door located closest to the selected seat.

Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for using geofences to restrict vehicle operation. Aspects of the invention include creating dynamic geofences and limiting vehicle movements (e.g., speed, acceleration, steering, etc.) within and in the vicinity of the dynamic geofences to protect pedestrians from physical harm. In general, radio devices track people in an area by counting the number of devices and calculating the number of people based on average number of devices per person. Using count and location data, a geofence is created when population or population density within an area exceeds a threshold. The geofence can be sent to vehicles to restrict vehicle operation, for example, slowing down or stopping the vehicle, within and around the geofence.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a sensor comprising a nanowire on a support substrate with a first semiconductor layer arranged on the support substrate is disclosed. The method comprises forming a fin structure from the first semiconductor layer, the fin structure comprising at least two supporting portions and a fin portion arranged there between; oxidizing at least the fin portion of the fin structure thereby forming the nanowire being surrounded by a first layer of oxide; and forming an insulating layer above the supporting portions; wherein the supporting portions and the first insulating layer form a microfluidic channel. A nanowire sensor is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a sensor comprising a nanowire on a support substrate with a first semiconductor layer arranged on the support substrate is disclosed. The method comprises forming a fin structure from the first semiconductor layer, the fin structure comprising at least two supporting portions and a fin portion arranged there between; oxidizing at least the fin portion of the fin structure thereby forming the nanowire being surrounded by a first layer of oxide; and forming an insulating layer above the supporting portions; wherein the supporting portions and the first insulating layer form a microfluidic channel. A nanowire sensor is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method is described to form a MOSFET with a fully silicided gate electrode and fully silicided, raised S/D elements that are nearly coplanar to allow a wider process margin when forming contacts to silicided regions. An insulator block layer is formed over STI regions and a conformal silicidation stop layer such as Ti/TiN is disposed on the insulator block layer and active region. A polysilicon layer is deposited on the silicidation stop layer and is planarized by a CMP process to form raised S/D elements. An oxide hardmask on the gate electrode is removed to produce a slight recess between the spacers. A silicidation process yields a gate electrode and raised S/D elements comprised of NiSi. Optionally, a recess is formed in the substrate between an insulator block mask and spacer and a Schottky barrier is used instead of a silicidation stop layer to form a Schottky Barrier MOSFET.

Abstract: A device for analysing the status of a biological entity. The device (10) comprises a substantially transparent base substrate (11) having a recess defined therein by at least two opposing lateral walls and a base wall, a substantially transparent filler member (14) having at least a portion thereof occupying the recess, a substantially transparent separation layer (12) disposed between the filler member and the base substrate, and a channel (16) defined in the filler member, wherein the channel comprises an inlet and an outlet, the inlet being arranged on a first lateral wall of the filler member, and the outlet being arranged on a second lateral wall of the filler member, said first lateral wall of the filler member being arranged in opposing relationship with the second lateral wall of the filler member, and at least a portion of the first and the second lateral walls of the filler member being at least substantially perpendicular to the opposing lateral walls defining the recess.

Abstract: A process for forming both tensile and compressive strained silicon layers to accommodate channel regions of MOSFET or CMOS devices has been developed. After formation of shallow trench isolation structures as well as application of high temperature oxidation and activation procedures, the fabrication sequences used to obtain the strained silicon layers is initiated. A semiconductor alloy layer is deposited followed by an oxidation procedure used to segregate a germanium component from the overlying semiconductor alloy layer into an underlying single crystalline silicon body. The level of germanium segregated into the underlying single crystalline silicon body determines the level of strain, which is in tensile state of a subsequently selectively grown silicon layer.

Abstract: A MOSFET device in strained silicon-on-SiGe and a method of forming the device are described. The said device achieves reduced junction leakage due to the lower band-gap values of SiGe. The method consists of forming isolation trenches in a composite strained-Si/SiGe substrate and growing a liner oxide by wet oxidation such that oxidation is selective to SiGe only, with negligible oxidation of silicon surfaces. Selective oxidation results in oxide encroachment under strained-Si, thereby reducing the junction area after device fabrication is completed. Reduced junction area leads to reduced n+/p or p+/n junction leakage current.