Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving, by a processor, real-time lane width data based on a current location of the vehicle; computing, by the processor, an in-path threshold based on the real-time lane width; receiving, by the processor, real-time distance data based on a distance between a center of the vehicle and a lane edge; computing, by the processor, an offset value based on the real-time distance data; applying, by the processor, the offset value to the in-path threshold; tracking, by the processor, a position of objects within the field of view of the vehicle sensor system based on the in-path threshold; and controlling, by the processor, the vehicle based on the tracking of the objects.

Abstract: A high heat-absorption casting core for manufacturing a cast component includes a core body. The core body has at least a portion thereof defined by metal powder. The metal powder is configured to absorb heat energy from the cast component during cooling of the component and solidification thereof. The core body may be additionally defined by a sand fraction in contact with the metal powder fraction. A system and a method for manufacturing a cast component using the high heat-absorption casting core are also envisioned.

Abstract: Products and methods are provided for additive manufacturing of products in a collapsed state for post printing expansion in preparation for use in their intended application. A product includes interconnecting members configured for forming by printing in a collapsed state, with joints between the interconnecting members configured for relative movement of the interconnected members from the collapsed state to an expanded state. The interconnecting members define a larger package size in the expanded state than in the collapsed state. The joints are freely moveable in the collapsed state and are locked in place in the expanded state.

Abstract: In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes capturing a plurality of images at a camera associated with a vehicle and storing image data associated with the plurality of images to a memory. The method further includes dispatching vehicle perception tasks to a plurality of processing elements of an accelerator in communication with the memory. The method further includes performing, by at least one of the plurality of processing elements, the vehicle perception tasks for the vehicle perception using a neural network, wherein performing the vehicle perception tasks comprises performing an activation bypass for values below a first threshold, and performing weight pruning of synapses and neurons of the neural network based at least in part on a second threshold. The method further includes controlling the vehicle based at least in part on a result of performing the vehicle perception tasks.

Abstract: A display screen is disclosed and includes a display screen body having a viewing surface, a rear surface, and an aperture extending between the viewing surface and the rear surface. The display screen also includes a post constructed of a substantially transparent material without birefringence. The post is located within the aperture of the display screen body. A portion of the post extends out of the aperture in a direction away from the viewing surface of the display screen body to create a projection.

Abstract: A variable compression ratio (VCR) phaser configured to control a compression ratio of an engine having a crankshaft and a control shaft. The variable compress ratio phaser comprises: i) a control shaft gear configured to mesh with a gear on the control shaft of the engine and to receive torque from the control shaft; ii) a crankshaft gear configured to mesh with a gear on the crankshaft of the engine and to deliver torque to the crankshaft; and iii) a torque conversion mechanism configured to receive torque from the control shaft and to convert the torque to a linear force that changes the compression ratio of the engine.

Abstract: A computer software product adapted for use in a weld inspection system is executed by a processor and is stored in an electronic storage medium of the weld inspection system adapted to facilitate the inspection of a weld of a work product. The computer software product includes a first module and a combination module. The first module is configured to transform first and second raw thermal images, associated with respective first and second heat pulses of at least a portion of the work product having the weld, into respective first and second binary images. The combination module is configured to transform the first and second binary images into a combined binary image for the reduction of noise.

Abstract: A replicator assembly includes reflective, transmissive, and transparent elements. The reflective element receives and reflects a hologram of a HUD system. The transmissive element includes a partially transmissive portion that receives a reflection of the hologram from the reflective element, outputs N replications of the hologram, and reflects N?1 replications of the hologram. The partially transmissive portion is implemented as a continuous transmission neutral density filter across different phase regions. The phase regions of the partially transmissive portion correspond respectively to the N replications. N is an integer greater than or equal to 2. The reflective element reflects the N?1 replications of the hologram. The transparent element is disposed between the reflective and transmissive elements and guides the N replications of the hologram between the reflective and transmissive elements.

Abstract: A reinforced preform includes a sheet of reinforced material having opposed first and second edges, with each edge having a respective first connection point located therealong. The preform also includes first and second tethers, with each tether being attached at a respective first end thereof to a respective one of the first connection points and having a respective second end thereof terminating in at least one of: a respective loop tied at the respective second end, a respective knot tied at the respective second end, a respective graspable member to which the respective second end is connected, and an attachment to a respective second connection point located along a perimeter of the sheet. A method and mold for molding a reinforced preform are also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle and/or a method for detecting contaminants on an optical surface are provided. The vehicle includes at least one light source adjacent the optical surface and at least one light detector at an edge of the optical surface. A controller is configured to introduce light from at least one light source into the optical surface, and to measure light at the edge of the optical surface with at least one detector. The controller compares the measured light to a threshold, and, if the measured light crosses the threshold, triggers or implements a response action.

Abstract: A camera image cleaning system of an automobile vehicle includes a camera generating a camera image of a vehicle environment. A processor having a memory executes a control logic to convert the camera image into a grayscale image having multiple image pixels. A convolution equation is retrieved from the memory and is solved to find derivations of the grayscale image defining changes of pixel intensity between consecutive or neighbor ones of the multiple image pixels of the grayscale image. A magnitude and an orientation of the multiple pixels is computed by the processor and used to differentiate weak ones of the image pixels from strong ones of the image pixels.

Abstract: A vehicle sound absorber system includes a sound absorber fixing fastener having a cap with a cylindrical bore and an end face including multiple flexible bite members. A sound absorber material body is locally compressed and partially captured within the cylindrical bore. A remainder of the sound absorber material body not captured within the cylindrical bore extends radially outward and freely away from the cap. A stud extending from a vehicle body wall extends through a through aperture created in the sound absorber material body and a sound absorber panel of an acoustic material mounted on the vehicle body wall. The cap is captured on the stud by frictional engagement of the flexible bite members on the stud. The sound absorbing material of the sound absorber material body replaces sound absorber material removed to form each of a recessed area and a fully compressed layer of the sound absorber panel.

Abstract: A self-tapping compression limiter for a structure of an automotive vehicle. The limiter includes a body having a first end extending to a second end. The body has a bore formed through the first and second ends defining a longitudinal axis. The body has an outer wall having a shoulder radially extending from the outer wall and formed adjacent one of the first and second ends to reduce tolerance to the structure. The outer wall has a threaded portion formed about the longitudinal axis. The threaded portion is matingly cooperable with the structure to provide a positive lock interface between the limiter and the structure.

Abstract: Dynamically monitoring of an electrically-isolated power bus for a DC power system is described, and includes dynamically monitoring voltage and current on the power bus to determine a variation in the voltage on the power bus. When the variation in the voltage on the power bus is less than a threshold, an active positive isolation resistance term and an active negative isolation resistance term are determined. A first voltage balance term is determined based upon a ratio of the active positive isolation resistance term and the active negative isolation resistance term. A dynamic positive isolation resistance term and a dynamic negative isolation resistance term are determined based upon the active negative isolation resistance term. A fault associated with the power bus is determined based upon the dynamic positive isolation resistance term and the dynamic negative isolation resistance term.

Abstract: An automotive seat with headrest assembly includes a seatback, a headrest, and a pair of headrest supports adapted to support the headrest on the seatback, each of the headrest supports including a lower rod, an upper rod, and an absorption unit positioned between and interconnecting the lower rod and the upper rod, the absorption unit adapted to allow angular deflection of the upper rod relative to the lower rod when a bending force is applied to the upper and lower rods, and to hold the lower and upper rods in a deflected orientation when the bending force is removed from the upper and lower rods.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for articulating mirrors for trailering in a motor vehicle. The method includes receiving a trailer dimension, receiving an indication of a trailering mode, receiving an image of a trailer hitch assembly in response to the indication of the trailering mode, estimating a hitch articulation angle in response to the image, estimating a trailer rear corner position in response to the hitch articulation angle and the trailer dimension, generating a mirror control signal to adjust a mirror position such that the trailer rear corner position is within a mirror field of view, and adjusting the mirror position in response to the mirror control signal.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method and apparatus for controlling an ADAS equipped vehicle including an input for receiving a lane change request, a global positioning sensor for detecting a vehicle location, a memory for storing a map data, a vehicle controller for performing a lane change in response to a lane change navigational route, and a processor configured for generating the lane change navigational route in response to the map data and the lane change request, for calculating a predicted lateral acceleration within the lane change navigational route in response to the map data and the lane change request and for coupling the lane change navigational route to the vehicle controller in response to the predicted lateral acceleration being less than a lateral acceleration threshold.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a scrubber box for a paint booth is provided, along with a method of preparing for operation of the scrubber box. In an exemplary embodiment, a scrubber box for a paint booth is provided that includes a housing; a plurality of filter frames disposed within the housing; and a plurality of first stage filters disposed within the housing, the plurality of first stage filters each having the same size and shape as one another.

Abstract: A system for bacteria irradiation from an occupant zone of a vehicle is provided. The system comprises an interior portion disposed in the occupant zone. The interior portion has one of a predetermined surface porosity and a predetermined surface roughness. The interior portion has phosphorescent paint for visual indication. The system further comprises a high energy visible (HEV) light source integrated within the interior portion. The HEV light source has an emission wavelength of between about 375 nm and about 425 nm. The HEV light source further provides a cumulative energy of between about 1 J/cm2 and about 50 J/cm2. The system further comprises a vehicle processor in communication with the HEV light source. The vehicle processor is configured to enable the HEV light source. The system further comprises a sensor in communication with the vehicle processor and configured to provide input on when to enable light source.

Abstract: A system includes: a first temperature sensor configured to measure a first temperature of exhaust at a first location of an exhaust system of a vehicle; a second temperature sensor configured to measure a second temperature of exhaust at a second location of the exhaust system of the vehicle; a first analog to digital (A/D) converter configured to receive a first analog signal from the first temperature sensor, to sample the first analog signal to produce first samples, and to generate first digital values corresponding to the first temperature based on the first samples, respectively; and a second A/D converter a configured to receive a second analog signal from the second temperature sensor, to sample the second analog signal to produce second samples, and to generate second digital values corresponding to the second temperature based on the second samples, respectively.