Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for a partitioned wireless communication system for a vehicle with redundant data links and power lines. In an embodiment, a system comprises: a communication gateway unit (CGU) located at a first location of the vehicle includes a communication processor, a first power supply, and a first data interface. A remote wireless transceiver unit (RWTU) located at a second location of the vehicle includes a second data interface coupled to the first data interface using redundant data links, a power interface coupled the first power supply to the RWTU using redundant power lines, and wireless transceiver(s) coupled to antenna(s) on the vehicle. The communication processor detects a loss of a first data link or a first power line, and in response to the detecting, selecting a second data link or second power line to transfer data or power, respectively, between the CGU and the RWTU.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a connector housing defining a terminal cavity within, the terminal cavity having a first primary locking feature configured to retain a first terminal having a first retaining feature within the terminal cavity. The connector assembly also includes a second terminal having a second retaining feature that is configured to interface with a corresponding second primary locking feature that is of a different design than the first primary locking feature. The connector assembly further includes an adapter having a first attachment feature configured to engage with the second retaining feature of the second terminal to attach the second terminal to the adapter and having a second attachment feature configured to engage with the first primary locking feature of the terminal cavity to attach the adapter to the connector housing. A method of assembling a connector assembly is also presented.

Abstract: An analog-to-digital converter conversion device includes a variable gain adjuster configured to adjust a level of an analog input signal with a variable gain. The analog-to-digital converter conversion device includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert the adjusted analog input signal to a digital output signal. The analog-to-digital converter conversion device includes a classification circuit configured to output a corresponding classification information of the analog input signal based on the level of the analog input signal. The variable gain adjuster is configured to set a gain value of the variable gain corresponding to the classification information.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for a vehicle heat management system including a first cooling loop and a second cooling loop which is separate from the first cooling loop. The heat exchanger is configured to enable a thermal coupling of the first cooling loop and the second cooling loop. In a coupled condition, the first cooling loop, the second cooling loop and the heat exchanger are configured such that heat can be dissipated from one or more vehicle elements of a vehicle to the first cooling loop and can be further dissipated from the first cooling loop to the second cooling loop via the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is configured to electrically isolate the first cooling loop from the second cooling loop.

Abstract: A coaxial electrical cable assembly includes a coaxial electrical terminal having an inner ferrule disposed between an insulator surrounding a central conductor of a coaxial cable and a shield conductor of the coaxial cable and an outer ferrule crimped to the shield conductor and in compressive contact therewith. The outer ferrule defines a pair of crimp wings extending from a first side of a base portion of the outer ferrule and a single crimp wing extending from a second side of the base portion opposite the first side. The single crimp wing is disposed within a gap between the pair of crimp wings.

Abstract: A computer implemented method to determine ego motion of a vehicle, the vehicle having at least one radar emitter with a plurality of reception antennae, the method including the operations of acquiring, from the reception antennae, different frames of radar data of the vehicle surrounding environment, each frame being acquired at a different time; deriving from the radar data of each different frame, an environment map of the vehicle surrounding environment; and deriving the ego motion of the vehicle by: merging environment maps from at least two different frames into one accumulated map, computing, from the accumulated map, a motion vector for each pixel of the accumulated map, and extracting, from the accumulated map, a mask map including a tensor mapping a weight for each pixel of the accumulated map.

Abstract: A solid state relay module includes a first electronic switch configured to establish and break an electrical connection between a first voltage inputs and outputs. The module has a drive circuit connected to the first electronic switch configured to turn the first electronic switch on and off due to commands from an electronic controller. The module has a shunt overcurrent detection (OCD) circuit and a desaturation OCD circuit in communication with the electronic controller. The electronic controller is configured to command the drive circuit to turn off the first electronic switch when the shunt OCD or the desaturation OCD circuits detect an overcurrent condition.

Abstract: An electronics module is configured to provide power to one of a plurality of different types of coil modules utilized for wireless charging. The electronics module includes an input power interface configured to receive direct current (DC) power, a DC-to-AC converter circuity configured to convert the DC power to alternating current (AC) power, and an output power interface having a first set of output pins and at least a second set of output pins configured to interface with each of the plurality of different types of coil modules, wherein AC power is selectively provided to the first set of output pins, or both the first and second set of output pins based on a type of coil module connected to the electronics module.

Abstract: Vehicle power architecture including a plurality of functional blocks for implementing functions, a power supply input for receiving a direct current power supply, and an electric control unit, ECU. The ECU includes a control block for controlling the plurality of functional blocks to perform functions, and a plurality of power control switches, each being switchable under the control of the control block between a closed state where at least one respective functional block is connected to the power supply input and an open state where the at least one respective functional block is disconnected from the power supply input. The power control switches may be part of a power control module.

Abstract: A system for detecting occupants of a vehicle includes memory hardware configured to store instructions and processor hardware configured to execute the instructions. The instructions include, based on an outcome of a first set of criteria, associating image data with a first set of scores. The first set of scores includes a first score and a second score. The instructions include, based on an outcome of a second set of criteria, associating the data with a second set of scores. The instructions include combining the first set of scores and the second set of scores, including determining a first metric and determining a second metric. The instructions include comparing the first metric and the second metric. The instructions include, in response to a determination that the first metric is greater than the second metric, organizing the data into a first category and activating an airbag of the vehicle.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for a radar sensor is provided. The mounting bracket comprises a first layer and a second layer positioned adjacent to the first layer. The second layer has a higher absorption coefficient than the first layer for radar waves having a wavelength in a predetermined range of wavelengths. The mounting bracket is configured to be mounted in a predefined orientation such that the first layer is first exposed to radar waves transmitted by the radar sensor before the second layer is exposed to the radar waves. A radar system including the mounting bracket and methods for manufacturing the mounting bracket and for integrating the radar system in a vehicle are also disclosed.

Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) system includes a control printed circuit board (PCB) configured to generate RF signals. A waveguide antenna is attached to the control PCB and includes an input channel that receives RF signals along a first axis. A bend transition chamber receives the RF signals from the input channel and routes the RF signals to a waveguide channel. The waveguide channel receives the RF signals along a second axis orthogonal to the first axis and routes the RF signals to the radiator, which transmits the RF signals outside of the RF system. The bend transition chamber includes a stub chamber having a width along a third axis orthogonal to both the first axis and the second axis that is greater than a width of the input channel along the third axis and greater than a width of the waveguide channel along the third axis.

Abstract: Vehicle ground connection diagnostic apparatus including voltage sensors for sensing the voltage on each of a plurality of ground connector lines, each providing a conduction path from an electronic control unit to ground. A plurality of switches is associated with a respective ground connector line and are controllable for switching between a connected state and a disconnected state. A controller controls the plurality of switches and identifies a ground connection fault based on identifying a change in sensed voltage characteristics on one of the ground connection lines between condition (a) when the switches are in a connected state and condition (b) when the switch for the one ground connection line is in the connected state and the or all switches for the or all other ground connection lines are in a disconnected state.

Abstract: An electrical connection system is described which includes a common carrier. The common carrier includes a main channel configured to retain a cable bundle and a plurality of side channels that facilitate coupling of at least some cables of the cable bundle to an electronic control unit (ECU). The side channels are configured to retain a connector carrier configured to carry a pair of connectors slidable in each side channel between a pre-staged position in preparation for mating and a mated position which mates terminals carried by the pair of connectors and locks the pair of connectors to the ECU.

Abstract: An electrical power supply circuit includes at least two parallel power supply branches. Each power supply branch is adapted to be connected to or disconnected from a corresponding power source. Each power supply branch is adapted to be connected to or disconnected from a reference potential. Each power supply branch is adapted to avoid reverse current from flowing into the power supply branch.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for determining the location of a damage applied to a parked vehicle using an acceleration sensor and an ultrasonic sensor provided at an electronic control unit within the interior of the parked vehicle.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector housing configured for mating with a corresponding counter-connector. Further, the electrical connector has an electrical contacting means arranged in the connector housing and configured for electrically contacting with the electrical conductor. The electrical contacting means is further configured for establishing an electrical contact with the counter-connector. Moreover, the electrical connector includes an insulative sleeve attachable to the electrical contacting means. The insulative sleeve is shaped to prevent a finger of a human from touching the electrical contacting means.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented method for tracking an object. The method includes obtaining a motion of the object within a time frame based on data received from a sensing system. The method includes splitting the time frame into multiple sub-intervals. The method includes determining, using a tracking system, a position of the object in a next time frame based on sub-motions of the object within the sub-intervals.

Abstract: An antenna assembly including: a circuit board with an integrated circuit configured to process a radio frequency (RF) signal; a waveguide plate including a waveguide configured to guide the RF signal at least one of to and from a conductive trace extending from the integrated circuit; and a conductive top plate over the waveguide plate. The conductive top plate includes: an outer surface and an inner surface facing the waveguide plate; a plurality of slots aligned with the waveguide and aligned along the conductive top plate in a Y-direction; and cavities defined by the conductive top plate and recessed below the outer surface of the conductive top plate. A row of the cavities is beside the plurality of slots. The cavities of the row are aligned in the Y-direction parallel to the plurality of slots and spaced apart in the Y-direction.