Abstract: One general aspect includes a device control switch for a panel assembly, including: a switch base mounted to the panel assembly; a switch button tiltably mounted to the switch base, the switch button configured to tilt away from a default position relative to a horizontal axis, the switch button including a nib; a flexibend sensor fixed to a portion of the switch base, the flexibend sensor in substantial contact with the nib via spring force; and where slight tilting of the switch button away from the default position will cause the flexibend sensor to deflect and remain in substantial contact with the nib as the nib moves with the switch button relative to the horizontal axis.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for real time video upscaling in a vehicle display system. The apparatus includes a camera for capturing an image having a first resolution, a display operative at a second resolution, a sensor for detecting a condition, and a processor for selecting a scaling algorithm in response to the first resolution, the second resolution and the condition, the processor further operative to scale the image from the first resolution to the second resolution to generate a rescaled image and for coupling the rescaled image to the display.

Abstract: A bearing assembly includes a first race member with a first annular body with a first inner diameter and a first outer diameter. The first race member has a first attachment feature and a first protuberance extending inboard of the first attachment feature. A second race member has a second annular body with a second inner diameter and a second outer diameter. The second race member has a second attachment feature and a second protuberance extending inboard of the second attachment feature. The first attachment feature is coupled to the second attachment feature such that the first protuberance is spaced axially from the second protuberance with a channel defined therebetween. The channel extends obliquely relative to a central axis of the first race member and the second race member. A ring member has an annular frustoconical body disposed in the channel which extends obliquely relative to the central axis.

Abstract: A cylinder block for use in an internal combustion engine includes a first and second cylinder bores, a first and second cylinder bore liners, and a Siamese insert. The first and second cylinder bores are disposed adjacent to each other. The first and second cylinder bores each comprise a first cylinder bore wall and a second cylinder bore wall, respectively, and a shared cylinder bore wall. The first cylinder bore liner is disposed on a first inner surface of the first cylinder bore wall and the second cylinder bore liner is disposed on a second inner surface of the second cylinder bore wall. The Siamese insert is disposed in a top portion of the shared cylinder bore wall.

Abstract: Vehicles, systems, and methods for determining a distance travelled are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a vehicle includes an electric motor with a motor rotor shaft. A motor resolver is positioned adjacent to the motor rotor shaft, where the motor resolver is configured to determine a motor position of the electric motor based on revolutions of the motor rotor shaft. A controller is in communication with the motor resolver, where the controller is configured to determine a distance travelled from a change in the electric motor position.

Abstract: An adaptable assembly line work-piece processor for use at a work station includes, but is not limited to, a work-piece supporter. The adaptable assembly line work-piece processor further includes, but is not limited to, a reconfigurable interface assembly attached to the work-piece supporter. The adaptable assembly line work-piece processor still further includes, but is not limited to, a work-piece manipulator attached to the reconfigurable interface assembly. The work-piece supporter, the reconfigurable interface assembly, and the work-piece manipulator are configured to cooperate to sequentially support and manipulate a plurality of differently configured work-pieces.

Abstract: A method for providing enhanced network access controls (eNAC) for a network includes utilizing a database having a plurality of MAB entries set to a default disabled state, connecting a non 802.1X capable device to the network using a MAC address as a unique identifier, utilizing a network switch to challenge the non 802.1X capable device, sending the MAC address of the device to a RADIUS client to authenticate against known records, processing a connection request from the non 802.1X capable device, upon validating the connection request, granting access to the non 802.1X capable device, utilizing a MAB rescue application to temporarily change the account status for the non 802.1X capable device to an enabled state, permitting endpoint authentication of the non 802.1X capable device while the account is enabled, and preventing rogue endpoints from accessing the network by disabling all MAB entries and new accounts on the network.

Abstract: A method and system using blockchains for distributing event information related to vehicle operation between a plurality of entities. The method includes executing blockchain agreements between the plurality of entities participating in a blockchain exchange for distributing event information related to the vehicle operation, where the blockchain exchange includes a plurality of databases having blockchains of data blocks for storing the event information. Next, generating by a particular entity of the plurality of entities the event information related to vehicle operation and validating the event information by a consensus of the plurality of entities participating in the blockchain exchange. Then, appending, upon validating by the consensus, a blockchain within the blockchain database for enabling each entity to have access to a same replicated block data with the event information to enable enhanced vehicle operations of multiple vehicles based on the same replicated block data.

Abstract: One general aspect includes a memory configured to include a program and a processor configured to execute the program, where the program enables the processor to: after a first vehicle ingress/egress event, activate a sensor to capture a reference image of a portion of a vehicle body; after a second vehicle ingress/egress event, activate the sensor to capture a test image of the portion of the vehicle body; determine whether the test image includes one or more objects not found in the reference image; and release the door from the body or produce a notification or prevent vehicle movement or some combination thereof, based on the determination of whether the test image includes one or more objects not found in the reference image.

Abstract: A lithium ion battery including an electrolyte and a lithium titanate negative electrode is provided. The lithium titanate negative electrode includes structures of a lithium titanate core and a conformal layer surrounding each lithium titanate core. The conformal layer either includes titanium oxide with substantially no lithium or has a concentration of lithium ranging from a lower concentration at a surface portion of the layer to a higher concentration at an interior portion of the layer adjacent to the lithium titanate core. A method of preparing the lithium titanate structures and a method of preparing an electrode for a lithium ion battery, wherein the electrode includes lithium titanate structures, are also provided.

Abstract: The present application generally relates to a method and apparatus for providing an active heat exchanger with dynamic positioning to improve vehicle aerodynamics. More specifically, aspects of the present disclosure relate to systems, methods and devices for a vehicle fascia having multiple airflow openings, at least one of having an active shutter system and wherein the active heat exchanger is positioned to respond to closing of one or more of the airflow openings when active aerodynamics are deployed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for controlling an autonomous vehicle. The control device includes an interface that establishes a connection to an autonomous vehicle, a processor that processes inputs and generates control commands to control at least one function of the autonomous vehicle, and an input arrangement with at least one control element that is assigned to a function of the autonomous vehicle. The control device transitions a controller of the autonomous vehicle to operate in at least one of a first remote operation mode and a second remote operation mode in which the autonomous vehicle is controlled by the control device, when the control device is connected to the autonomous vehicle via the interface. At least one function of a scope of functions of the autonomous vehicle is restricted in the first remote operation mode and the second remote operation mode.

Abstract: The present application generally relates to a method and apparatus for generating an action policy for controlling an autonomous vehicle. In particular, the method and apparatus are operative for determining a following distance between a host vehicle and a lead vehicle and a lead vehicle speed, generating a lane change request in response to the following distance, a host vehicle speed and the lead vehicle speed, determining an available lane in response to an image and the lane change request, generating a lane change command in response to the available lane, generating a control signal in response to the lane change request and a map data and controlling the vehicle to execute a lane change action in response to the control signal.

Abstract: A method and system for selecting a speed ratio for a continuously variable transmission (CVT) of a vehicle during braking. The method and system includes determining a Current Actual Speed Ratio of the CVT when the distance of a brake pedal travel exceeds a predetermined distance, determining, by a transmission control module (TCM), an amount of Available Speed Ratio Change (?r), a Current Ratio Change Capability (Current-{dot over (r)}), and a Predictive Ratio Change Capability (Predictive-{dot over (r)}). The method further includes the TCM calculating a Time to Reach the Minimum Under-drive Ratio (tUD), calculating a Predicted Velocity of the Vehicle (vPr) using (tUD), determining a Desired Speed Ratio of the CVT using the Predicted Velocity of the Vehicle (vPr), and actuating the CVT to the Desired Speed Ratio.

Abstract: A vehicle, radar system of the vehicle and method of operating a radar system. The radar system includes a first sensor that generates a first chirp signal; a second sensor for generating a second chirp signal and which received reflected signals. One of the first sensor and second sensor receives a signal that includes a first reflected signal related to the first chirp signal and a second reflected signal related to the second chirp signal. A processor multiplies the received signal by one of the first chirp signal and the second chirp signal to obtain a desired signal indicative of one of the first reflected signal and the second reflected signal and an interference signal indicative of the other of the first reflected signal and the second reflected signal, and applies a filter to the mixed signal to separate the interference signal from the desired signal.

Abstract: A circuit for regulating power between a first power source, a second power source, and a load is disclosed. The circuit includes a first switch electrically coupled to a second switch, where the first switch and the second switch are arranged relative to one another to block current in opposing directions when opened. The first switch is electrically coupled to the first power source and the second switch is electrically coupled to the load. The circuit also includes third switch electrically coupled to a fourth switch, where the third switch and the fourth switch are arranged relative to one another to block current in opposing directions when opened. The third switch is electrically coupled to the second power source and the fourth switch is electrically coupled to the load and the second switch. The circuit also includes a first voltage sensor, a second voltage sensor, a first current flow sensor, and a second current flow sensor.

Abstract: One general aspect includes a method to provide an alert to a vehicle occupant, the method includes: detecting, via an internal camera, whether the vehicle occupant is paying attention to an environment surrounding the vehicle; detecting, via an external camera, an occurrence of an event in the environment surrounding the vehicle; and based on each of the preceding steps, providing a notification configured to alert the vehicle occupant to transition the vehicle from a stopped state to a moving state.

Abstract: The present application generally relates to a method and apparatus for obtaining incident related data in a motor vehicle. In particular, the system is operative to determine a vehicle to vehicle contract event or near contact event, transmit a request for data, such as video, numeric, and telemetry data, from proximate actors via V2X communications channel, or to request the data be transmitted to a network storage location.

Abstract: An adaptive sensor control system for a vehicle includes a controller and a steerable sensor system. The controller generates a perception of the vehicle's environment, including providing at least one perception datum and an associated uncertainty factor for different areas within the perception of the environment of the vehicle. The controller also determines one or more relevance factor for the different areas within the perception of the environment. Furthermore, the controller generates control commands for steering the sensor system toward a physical space in the environment as a function of the uncertainty factor and one or more relevance factors. Accordingly, the sensor system obtains updated sensor input for the physical space to update the perception datum and the associated uncertainty factor for the physical space.