Abstract: A computer-implemented method for vehicle exit assistance includes analyzing interior cabin data originating from a vehicle sensing system to detect a position and/or movement of a person in a cabin of a vehicle. The computer-implemented method includes determining, based on the detected position and/or movement of the person, a door opening act indicative of an intention of the person to exit the vehicle. The computer-implemented method includes determining, based on exterior environment data collected from the vehicle sensing system, an object in a vicinity of the vehicle. The computer-implemented method includes determining a vehicle exit score based on the object and the door opening act. The computer-implemented method includes outputting, based on the vehicle exit score, a control signal to a vehicle assistance system of the vehicle to control vehicle exit of the person.

Abstract: A method of serial peripheral interface (SPI) communication includes transmitting a data packet from a master device to a slave device. The data packet includes a read register address, a write register address, and write data. The read register address and the write register address correspond to a data register of a plurality of data registers of the slave device. The method includes receiving a portion of the data packet at the slave device. The portion of the data packet includes the read register address. The method includes reading the read register address in the data packet at the slave device. The method includes transmitting, from the slave device, data from the data register corresponding to the read register address of the slave device to the master device after the read register address has been read.

Abstract: A high-speed data connector assembly may include a first insulating half shell having at least two clamping receptacles, at least two electrical terminals inserted in the clamping receptacles, a second insulating half shell complementary to the first half shell, snap means configured to snap the first insulating half shell onto the second insulating half shell in a first direction while still allowing a shifting of the second insulating half shell relative to the first insulating half shell in a second direction transverse to the first direction, and locking means configured to lock the first insulating half shell and the second insulating half shell against a movement in the second direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable housing, in particular a splice saver, for accommodating two cables. The cable housing includes a cable mounting slot in a wall of the cable housing. The slot comprises a cable-insertion portion configured to receive a cable. The cable-insertion portion comprises a first width. The slot further comprises a cable-retention portion configured to retain the cable by force fit and/or form fit. Moreover, the cable-retention portion comprises a second width which is smaller than the first width. Further, the cable-retention portion comprises a knife edge configured to retain the cable by means of force fit and/or form fit.

Abstract: A method includes determining patterns related to an environment of a host vehicle from sequentially recorded data. Respective sets of characteristics detected by a perception system in the environment of the host vehicle are determined for a current point in time and for a predefined number of previous points in time. A set of current input data associated with the sets of characteristics is generated for the current point in time, and a set of memory data is generated by aggregating the sets of characteristics for the previous points in time. An attention algorithm is applied to the set of current input data and to the set of memory data to generate a joined spatial-temporal data set, and at least one pattern is determined for the environment of the host vehicle from the joined spatial-temporal data set.

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging system includes a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of an inlet terminal of an electric vehicle charging inlet and an electronic controller configured to obtain an initial temperature value of the temperature sensor, obtain a current temperature value of the temperature sensor, calculate the inlet terminal temperature based on the initial temperature value, the current temperature value, a predetermined temperature sensor normalization factor, and a predetermined terminal normalization factor for the time after application of electrical power to the inlet terminal, and regulate the application of electrical power to the inlet terminal to maintain the inlet terminal temperature below a predetermined temperature threshold based on the calculated inlet terminal temperature. A method and a computer readable medium containing program instructions for determining an inlet terminal temperature of an electric vehicle charging inlet are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an inner housing defining a plurality of terminal cavities and a plurality of flexible terminal retaining arms configured to retain electrical terminals within the terminal cavities. The connector includes a nose housing attached to the inner housing having a plurality of apertures arranged and aligned with openings of the terminal cavities. The connector includes an independent secondary lock (ISL) defining a plurality of raised pads and a tab. The ISL is configured to be disposed within the inner housing. The connector includes an outer housing attached to the inner housing by a flexible latching arm extending from the outer housing and engaging the inner housing. The raised pads are aligned with the terminal retaining arms when the ISL is in a fully-staged position within the inner housing. The tab is aligned with the flexible latching arm when the ISL is in the fully-staged position.

Abstract: A server rack system for receiving and coupling one or more electronic components to a vehicle system includes a housing. The housing is configured to receive the one or more electronic components. The server rack system includes a heat-conducting structural component. A cooling system includes a heat source and a heat sink. An active cooling system includes a cold plate coupled to a cooling system defining a heat sink. A passively cooled electronic component defines a heat source. A hybrid cooling system is configured to provide a heat transfer from the passively cooled electronic component to the cold plate by heat conduction via the structural component.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for identifying a ghost object observed by a radar sensor used to track objects includes receiving a reflected radar signal from a candidate object and identifying the candidate object as a ghost object in case a set of conditions is met. The method includes, if the candidate object is not a ghost object, identifying the candidate object as a real object.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described that implement determining one or more characteristics of the interior of a vehicle that lead to a reliable detection or observation of objects even if the direct line of sight between the objects and the camera is occluded. In an aspect, a computer implemented method includes the following operations carried out by computer hardware components: determining an image of an area of a cabin inside a vehicle using a sensor, the image including at least one first region representing the area reflected by at least one reflective surface provided in the cabin and at least one second region representing the area in a direct line of sight; and determining one or more characteristics inside the cabin of the vehicle based on at least one of: the at least one first region of the image; or the at least one second region of the image.

Abstract: A waveguide antenna assembly includes a lower housing, an upper housing, and a printed circuit board (PCB). The lower housing is formed, at least in part, from a conductive material. The upper housing is coupled to the lower housing and is formed, at least in part, from a conductive material. The upper housing and the lower housing define a slot. The printed circuit board (PCB) is disposed within the slot and includes a first side and a second side. The first side faces the lower housing and includes a first plurality of components arranged in a first circuit. The second side faces the upper housing and includes a second plurality of components arranged in a second circuit.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a connector body, a lock member, and an inner housing. The connector body includes a plurality of walls and an inner portion. The plurality of walls define a cavity configured to receive a terminal. The inner portion is disposed within the cavity. The lock member is removably-disposed within the cavity and defines an aperture configured to receive the terminal. The inner housing is removably-disposed within the cavity and defines a slot configured to receive the terminal. The inner housing includes a detent configured to engage the lock member. During actuation of the lock member from a first position to a second position, the detent engages the lock member and moves the lock member toward the inner portion and the terminal to detect whether the terminal is properly disposed within the connector body.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for estimating a height profile of a road around a vehicle, comprises the following steps carried out by computer hardware components: receiving radar responses captured by a radar sensor mounted on the vehicle; determining an elevation spectrum of the road around the vehicle based on the radar responses; and estimating the height profile based on the elevation spectrum.

Abstract: A system for housing electronic components for a vehicle includes an electronic housing module. The electronic housing module is configured to house electronic components therein. A flange for securing the electronic housing module to a substrate includes a flat surface and an aperture extending through the flange. A self-retaining feature is positioned within the aperture of the flange. The self-retaining feature includes a metal cylinder including a side wall, an inner cylinder wall, and an opening extending through the metal cylinder along a cylindrical axis. A plurality of deformable features extends radially inward from the inner cylindrical wall of the self-retaining feature. A threaded stud is received through the opening of the metal cylinder and a nut is secured to the threaded stud.

Abstract: A connector system may include a connector having a connector housing. A connector system may include a cam member rotatably attached to the connector housing, wherein the cam member defines an engaging lug extending along an axis substantially parallel to an axis of rotation of the cam member. A connector system may include a user moveable member slidably attached to the connector housing. The user moveable member defines a first cam slot in which the engaging lug is received. The first cam slot is shaped such that the cam member is rotated by movement of the engaging lug through the first cam slot as the user moveable member is moved longitudinally relative to the connector housing. Methods of operating and assembling a connector system are also provided.

Abstract: A current measurement circuit includes an operational amplifier, an input connector, a gain control sub-circuit, and a measurement output. The operational amplifier includes two inputs and an output. The input connector is for connecting the two inputs across a current-sense resistor. The gain control sub-circuit is connected to the output and includes a switch operable to select a current path from a plurality of current paths. The measurement output is connected to the gain control sub-circuit for outputting a signal indicating a measured current based on a selected current path. The gain control sub-circuit is configured to select a gain across the operational amplifier based on a ratio between the input connector and the selected current path.

Abstract: An connector assembly includes a connector header configured to be attached to a mounting substrate by a first mounting stud extending through a first aperture defined by the connector header, a connector configured to mate and unmate with the connector header and having a mating assist lever configured to attach and detach the connector to and from the connector header, and a mounting tab defined by the connector and configured to attach the connector to the first mounting stud extending through a second aperture defined by the mounting tab. Methods of assembling such a connector assembly are also provided.

Abstract: An electrical power supply device is configured to communicate with a start-stop controller that automatically shuts down and restarts an internal combustion engine in a vehicle. The device includes a DC-DC power convertor and a device controller. The DC-DC power convertor is configured to produce a first voltage or a second voltage that is less than the first voltage. The device controller which causes the DC-DC power convertor to produce the first voltage in response to a run signal from the start-stop controller and also causes the DC-DC power convertor to produce the second voltage in response to a stop signal from the start-stop controller.