Abstract: A measurement gauge for a stator that includes a height gauge part having at least one base surface, legs, and a height checking surface. The base surface faces in a first direction to define a base plane configured to abut an end surface of a core of the stator. The legs are spaced apart in a circumferential direction about an axis and extend in the first direction from the base surface. The legs are configured to be received in holes defined by the core of the stator. The height checking surface is parallel to the base plane and spaced apart therefrom by a predetermined distance. The height checking surface having an annular shape disposed about the axis.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory, the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to generate first and second messages for transmission via a communications bus via a first modulation mode and to generate first and second watermarking signals for transmission on the communications bus via a second modulation mode, in which the first and second modulation modes are isolated from each other. The instructions may additionally be to transmit the first message overlaid by the first watermarking signal and to transmit the second message overlaid by the second watermarking signal, the second watermarking signal having a parameter that varies from the first watermarking signal.

Abstract: A flexible film fluid-dispensing device including (A) at least one flexible film liner member having a flexibility property of from 3.6e-10 Nm to 2 Nm; (B) a rigid frame member for receiving the flexible film liner member and for removably holding the flexible film liner member in place during the flow of fluid through the flexible fluid-dispensing device; and (C) a connection means for connecting the flexible film fluid-dispensing device to the outlet feed stream of a fluid production process line; a process of manufacturing the above flexible film fluid-dispensing device; and a process for dispensing a fluid using the above flexible film fluid-dispensing device.

Abstract: Systems and methods of managing the voltage of fuel cells during no-load or low load events are disclosed. The systems may employ one or more valves such as an inlet and outlet valve for metering the fuel (e.g., hydrogen) and/or oxidant (e.g., oxygen) provided to the fuel cell. The voltage or voltage rise may be limited by starving the fuel cell of, for example, oxygen. A controller may be employed for controlling the one or more valves during a no-load or low load event such as start-up, idling, or stopping.

Abstract: A method for controlling a fuel vapor recovery system having first, second, and third canisters and a plurality of control valves includes (i) performing a leak test; (ii) in response to the pressure of the entirety of the fuel vapor recovery system increasing to less than a threshold value from a target vacuum pressure within a predetermined period after obtaining the target vacuum pressure during the leak test, outputting a signal indicating that the fuel vapor recovery system is not leaking; and (iii) in response to the pressure of the entirety of the fuel vapor recovery system increasing to greater than the threshold value from the target vacuum pressure within the predetermined period after obtaining the target vacuum pressure during the leak test, outputting a signal indicating that the fuel vapor recovery system is leaking.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle roof, a liftgate rotatably connected to the vehicle roof, and an airbag. The airbag has a first segment supported by the vehicle roof and a second segment supported by the liftgate. The first segment of the airbag defines a first inflation chamber and the second segment of the airbag defines a second inflation chamber. The airbag includes a conduit fluidly connecting the first inflation chamber and the second inflation chamber.

Abstract: A system for detecting a road surface includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to determine a virtual boundary for a vehicle body based on a shape of the vehicle body, to identify one or more objects based on vehicle sensor data, based on the identified one or more objects, the determined virtual boundary, and an input to at least one of propulsion, steering, or braking, to determine at least one of a braking override or a steering override, and based on the determination, to perform at least one of adjusting a vehicle steering and a vehicle speed.

Abstract: Resilient unmanned aerial vehicle landing platforms are disclosed herein. An example device includes a base plate having protuberances that are arranged into rows of concentric rings, each of the protuberances being a conical member that extends orthogonally from the base plate, wherein each of the protuberances is resilient and are adapted to arrest and protect the drone during landing.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a hybrid vehicle having an internal combustion engine are presented. In one example, the internal combustion engine is operated in a speed control mode and torque of an electric machine is adjusted so that a possibility of an engine speed controller saturating may be reduced.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a vehicle powertrain. In one example, a vehicle powertrain is adjusted in response to an emission limit of an emission zone. Adjustments may be provided via a neural network wirelessly connected to a vehicle controller.

Abstract: A system includes a computer including a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to receive a reflection magnitude from an infrared sensor during a movement of an object relative to the infrared sensor, to determine a change of the reflection magnitude, and to detect the object based on comparing the determined change of the received reflection magnitude to a change threshold.

Abstract: A method of transmitting a frame is provided by a device in a WLAN. The device sets as additional data subcarriers some of subcarriers which are not set as data subcarriers in at least part of fields included in a frame of a legacy frame format, and allocates information to the additional data subcarriers.

Abstract: System and methods for an internal combustion engine are described. In one example, the internal combustion engine may be a boosted internal combustion engine that includes an igniter that is at least partially positioned in a cylinder of the internal combustion engine. The igniter includes an orifice that is configured to release exhaust from a pre-chamber of the igniter.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a primary axle powered by an actuator and a secondary axle powered by a motor and including a wheel and a clutch selectively coupling the wheel to the motor via mating components. A controller is electrically connected to the clutch and the motor. The controller is programmed to, in response to an engagement of the clutch being unsuccessful within a first duration of time, command a series of speeds to the motor based on wheel speed and an alternating offset that changes between positive and negative signs at predefined periods so that relative speeds between the mating components oscillate due to the alternating offset to jiggle the clutch into engagement.

Abstract: The disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods for detecting presence of a potential user of a vehicle, validating the potential user with a permissioned blockchain with a plurality of predefined nodes through a consensus among the predefined nodes, determining a level of authentication for the potential user according to the consensus and allowing the potential user to enter the vehicle and denying access to predetermined vehicle systems if the consensus fails to provide the level of authentication above a predefined percentage. The initializing the authentication based on detected presence of the potential user includes detecting the potential user with an exterior sensor coupled to the vehicle and applying the permissioned blockchain to perform facial recognition including performing an initial determination of authentication and requesting confirmation of the initial determination from at least one of the plurality of 63 predefined nodes.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine, an electric machine, a disconnect clutch, a starter motor, and a controller. The engine and electric machine are each configured to generate power to propel the vehicle. The disconnect clutch is disposed between the engine and the electric machine. The controller is programmed to, in response to a command to start the engine, operate either the disconnect clutch or the starter motor to start the engine based on a level of adaptive learning of previous disconnect clutch engagements.

Abstract: An identification apparatus for an equipped vehicle includes a camera configured to capture image data in a field of view directed to an exterior region proximate to the equipped vehicle and a controller in communication with the camera. The controller identifies an object in the image data and identifies a proportion of the object in response to pixels representing the object in the image data. The controller then communicates a notification indicating a trailing vehicle in response to the object approaching the camera in excess of a threshold.

Abstract: A coated article comprises an article, and one or more amide based coatings on an outer surface of the proppant particle, the amide based coating include the reaction product of an isocyanate component that includes at least one isocyanate and a carboxylic acid component that includes one or more poly-carboxylic acids.

Abstract: A dielectrically-enhanced polyethylene formulation made from (A) a polyethylene-nucleation agent, a dielectrically-enhanced (B) a multimodal ultra-high density polyethylene (multimodal uHDPE) composition, and, optionally, (C) a low density polyethylene (LDPE) polymer. A method of making same, an insulated electrical device comprising same, and a method of using same.

Abstract: Various vehicle systems are proposed for accessing and utilizing vehicle cargo spaces on vehicles equipped with a tailgate assembly. The vehicle systems may include deployable and/or rotatable stairgate systems, deployable step systems, etc. designed for the accessing the vehicle cargo spaces. The proposed systems may include various deployment mechanisms that enable the stairgate/step systems to slide, pivot, rotate, swing, and/or otherwise adjust for providing ease of access and increased flexibility when stepping up to access the vehicle cargo space.