Abstract: A method includes providing a task scheduling plan to a system. The plan includes, for each task of a plurality of tasks, a plurality of time intervals and, for each time interval, a budget value. The method includes determining, by the system, each target time interval that is at least partially overlapped by one or more time intervals with higher or equal task priority level. The method includes for each determined target time interval, determining a duration of budget overlapping based on the budget values of the one or more time intervals, and checking if the target time interval is equal or greater than the budget value of the target time interval increased by the determined duration of budget overlapping. The method includes, in response to the checking being successful, determining that the task scheduling plan is valid and transmitting the valid task scheduling plan to an execution system.

Abstract: A planar dual-probe microstrip transition includes an input element connectable to a source of electrical energy and a base member connected to the input element. The base member includes a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion. A first probe member extends from the base member. A second probe member extends from the base member substantially parallel relative to and spaced from the first probe member. A tuning member extends from the first probe member toward the second probe member. The tuning member establishes a phase difference between electrical energy flowing through the first probe member and electrical energy flowing through the second probe member.

Abstract: A computerized method of adapting operation of a vehicle includes receiving first sensor data indicating a current driving state of a driver of the vehicle. The computerized method includes determining a first deviation metric by comparing the first sensor data to a reference driving state. The computerized method also includes, in response to the first deviation metric exceeding a first threshold, signaling, to the driver via a user interface of the vehicle, intended vehicle adaptation. The computerized method includes selectively receiving, via the user interface, an overriding user input from the driver. The computerized method further includes, in response to the overriding user input being received, commencing recording driving data, including the first sensor data. The computerized method includes, in response to the overriding user input not being received, adapting operation of the vehicle.

Abstract: A radar control module includes a printed circuit board including a radio frequency port. A trough waveguide antenna is mounted to the printed circuit board and includes a base and a first sidewall and a second sidewall each extending from the base. A fin extends from the base along a center region between the first sidewall and the second sidewall and an open side opposite the base. A first channel is disposed between the first sidewall and the fin and a second channel is formed between the second sidewall and the fin. The trough waveguide antenna includes a bend region in which the first channel is on an interior of the bend region and the second channel is on an exterior of the bend region and a depth of the first channel is deeper in the bend region than a depth of the second channel in the bend region.

Abstract: A method is provided for determining a pitch angle of a perception system of a vehicle with respect to a road surface on which the vehicle is located. Via the perception system, road perception information is detected from the road surface, and object perception information is detected from objects being different from the road surface. A primary pitch angle is determined by using the road perception information, and a relative pitch angle is determined by using the object perception information. The primary pitch angle and the relative pitch angle are combined in order to determine a final pitch angle of the perception system.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for driving assistance in a vehicle. The method includes determining, based on an image capturing an operating element of the vehicle and a driver of the vehicle, a distance between the operating element and a hand of the driver. In response to the distance meeting a criterion being indicative of a possibility that the driver operates the operating element, the method includes: determining, based on a part of the image capturing the operating element, classification information of the operating element, determining, based on a part of the image capturing the driver, classification information of a pose of the driver, and determining, based on the distance, the classification information of the operating element and the classification information of the pose of the driver, whether the driver operates the operating element.

Abstract: A solid state relay (SSR) module may include a first solid state switch configured to establish and break an electrical connection between an input terminal and an output terminal. The module includes an electronic controller configured to turn the first solid state switch on or off and a top cover formed of an electrically insulative thermoplastic material. The power circuit board is disposed within a cavity in the top cover. The top cover defines openings through which the input and output terminals extend. The module also includes a thermally conductive bottom cover in thermal communication with the first solid state switch, a compliant thermal interface paste disposed between the bottom cover and the first solid state switch, and a resilient thermal interface pad attached to the bottom cover by an adhesive layer on the resilient thermal interface pad.

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 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: 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: 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: 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.