Abstract: An output device of an event indicator system is mounted relative to a surface such as a wall, a ceiling, or a floor. The output device includes a housing configured to mount to the wall or the ceiling. The housing includes a cavity. A movable door is coupled to the housing and is configured to transition between an open position and a closed position. A laser is positioned within the cavity and configured to project a graphic onto the surface when the movable door is in the open position. The laser is inoperable to project the graphic onto the surface when the movable door is in the closed position.

Abstract: A apparatus may be configured to select a number of windings for a motor of a handwheel actuator; short a subset of windings of the number of windings; determine a resistance value for the motor; and selectively adjust, based on a number of windings associated with the subset of windings and to tune a damping characteristic associated with the handwheel actuator, the resistance value by varying at least one of (i) a number of winding turns associates with the subset of windings, (ii) a wire diameter of associated with the subset of windings, (iii) a number of wires associated with the subset of windings and (iv) a material associated with the subset of windings.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a plurality of sensors including a touch sensor; and a processor configured to: acquire a touch input using the touch sensor; while the touch input is acquired, acquire a sensing value from at least one sensor other than the touch sensor among the plurality of sensors; determine, based on the sensing value, whether the touch input is an erroneous touch; and based on a result of the determination, perform an operation corresponding to the touch input.

Abstract: An interior permanent magnet machine includes a stator having electromagnetic windings. The machine also includes a rotor that is disposed concentrically with the stator and is disposed about a rotor axis, the rotor comprising a rotor core defined by a first rotor lamination that is arranged to receive a first magnet set according to a first rotor topology and a second magnet set according to a second rotor topology.

Abstract: An interior permanent magnet machine includes a stator having electromagnetic windings. The machine also includes a rotor that is disposed concentrically with the stator and is disposed about a rotor axis, the rotor comprising a rotor core defined by a first rotor lamination that is arranged to receive a first magnet set according to a first rotor topology and a second magnet set according to a second rotor topology.

Abstract: A method for transmitting messages between a first networked device and a second networked device via a local network provided by a local network access point is disclosed. The method involves on the first networked device, determining whether the second networked device meets local communications criteria by determining at least one of whether the second networked device is accessible via the local network at a local network address, and whether the second networked device has registered for communications via local networks. The method also involves, in response to a determination that the second networked device meets the local communications criteria, transmitting the message via the local network access point to the local network address associated with the second networked device.

Abstract: A panel assembly that includes a front skin having a front surface, a back surface and at least one crush section portion, a core assembly that includes first, second, third, fourth and fifth layers laminated together, and at least a first crush section. The first, second, third, fourth and fifth layers each include a front surface, a back surface and at least one crush section portion. The front surface of the first layer of the core assembly includes a plurality of scores defined therein. The second layer includes a plurality of elongated voids defined therein and the fourth layer includes a plurality of elongated voids defined therein.

Abstract: A method for transmitting messages between a first networked device and a second networked device via a local network provided by a local network access point is disclosed. The method involves on the first networked device, determining whether the second networked device meets local communications criteria by determining at least one of whether the second networked device is accessible via the local network at a local network address, and whether the second networked device has registered for communications via local networks. The method also involves, in response to a determination that the second networked device meets the local communications criteria, transmitting the message via the local network access point to the local network address associated with the second networked device.

Abstract: Described are airbag modules for a passenger door having a door bustle, an airbag positioned adjacent the door bustle, and an inflator positioned adjacent the door bustle. As examples, a pneumatic system is coupled to the inflator and the airbag, wherein the pneumatic system includes a slide lock that is configured to couple a girt bar of an escape slide to a passenger door sill when the inflator is activated. As additional examples, a valve is coupled to an inlet of the airbag, wherein the valve is configured to prevent the pressurized gas from flowing from the inflator to the airbag when the valve is closed and is configured to allow the pressurized gas to flow from the inflator to the airbag when the valve is open.

Abstract: A panel assembly that includes a front skin having a front surface, a back surface and at least one crush section portion, a core assembly that includes first, second, third, fourth and fifth layers laminated together, and at least a first crush section. The first, second, third, fourth and fifth layers each include a front surface, a back surface and at least one crush section portion. The front surface of the first layer of the core assembly includes a plurality of scores defined therein. The second layer includes a plurality of elongated voids defined therein and the fourth layer includes a plurality of elongated voids defined therein.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system designed to deploy from a privacy wall in a diagonal manner.

Abstract: A torque sensing system having a torque sensor, and a steering system, are provided. The torque sensor includes a first rotor having apertures extending therethrough and bar magnets disposed in the apertures. The torque sensor further includes a second rotor defining an interior region with the first rotor being disposed in the interior region. The second rotor has tooth members extending toward the first rotor. The torque sensor further includes first and second Hall effect sensors disposed in an open region of the second rotor proximate to the first rotor. The first and second Hall effect sensors generate first and second signals, respectively, indicative of an amount of torque applied between the first rotor and the second rotor.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system designed to deploy from a privacy wall in a diagonal manner.

Abstract: Described are seat support assemblies comprising at least one of a pitch reducer assembly, a fitting assembly, an energy absorption assembly, and an integrated leg assembly. The pitch reducer assembly may include a pitch reducer housing, at least one pitch riser, and at least one pitch stop. The integrated leg assembly may include a forward leg and an aft leg, where the forward leg is coupled to the pitch reducer assembly. The fitting assembly may include a pair of forward housing mating components and a pair of aft housing mating components, where the pairs of mating components are coupled to the forward and aft legs, respectively. The energy absorption assembly may include a tubular member, a die slidingly coupled to the tubular member, and a die holder coupled to the die, wherein the die holder has a hemispherical outer surface that is configured to pivotally mate with a passenger seat housing and rotate about an arc of rotation relative to the tubular member.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system designed to deploy from a privacy wall in a diagonal manner.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system formed from non-traditional or asymmetric airbag shapes that deflect a vehicle occupant away from an interior vehicle structure.

Abstract: Described are airbag modules for a passenger door having a door bustle, an airbag positioned adjacent the door bustle, and an inflator positioned adjacent the door bustle. As examples, a pneumatic system is coupled to the inflator and the airbag, wherein the pneumatic system includes a slide lock that is configured to couple a girt bar of an escape slide to a passenger door sill when the inflator is activated. As additional examples, a valve is coupled to an inlet of the airbag, wherein the valve is configured to prevent the pressurized gas from flowing from the inflator to the airbag when the valve is closed and is configured to allow the pressurized gas to flow from the inflator to the airbag when the valve is open.

Abstract: Described are airbag modules for a passenger seat having a seat back, a container coupled to the seat back, wherein the container includes at least one airbag, and a structure positioned aft of the seat back, wherein the structure includes a recess configured to receive the at least one airbag in a deployed state. In certain examples, the container also has a cover with a breakable line, and the structure also has a breakable area positioned aft of the recess, wherein the breakable line is configured to form an opening in the cover and the breakable area is configured to form an opening in the aft surface when a force is applied by the at least one airbag in a deployed state.

Abstract: Described are active seat backs for a passenger seat having a seat back with a pivot location, at least one active system coupled to the pivot location, and at least one sensing circuit electrically connected to the at least one active system. The at least one sensing circuit comprises integrated logic to monitor for crash scenarios and to transmit a signal to the at least one active system when such a scenario is detected. The passenger seat back may be rotated aft when the at least one active system receives the signal from the at least one sensing circuit.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a bonnet airbag system that is configured to deploy in a forward manner from a back portion of a seat.