Abstract: A method for deblurring a blurred image includes dividing the blurred image into overlapping regions each having a size and an offset from neighboring overlapping regions along a first direction as determined by a period of a ringing artifact in the blurred image, or by obtained blur characteristics relating to the blurred image and/or attributable to the optical system, or by a detected cause capable of producing the blur characteristics, stacking the overlapping regions to produce a stacked output, wherein the overlapping regions are sequentially organized along the first direction, convolving the stacked output through a first convolutional neural network (CNN) to produce a first CNN output having reduced blur as compared to the stacked output, and assembling the first CNN output into a re-assembled image, and processing the re-assembled image through a second CNN to produce a deblurred image having reduced residual artifacts as compared to the re-assembled image.

Abstract: Vehicles, oil intake systems for vehicles, and methods for manufacturing oil intake systems for vehicles are provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a vehicle to use a fallback control system orthogonal to a primary control system are provided. A method includes collecting, by a fallback control system of a vehicle, sensor data generated by one or more sensors of the vehicle; determining, by the fallback control system using a first process different from a second process of a primary control system of the vehicle, an alternative action for the vehicle based on the sensor data; and sending, by the fallback control system based on the alternative action, an instruction for modifying an action associated with the primary control system upon a faulty condition associated with the primary control system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for bending a material to a target resultant bending parameter using a bend forming tool are disclosed. The systems and methods receive values for parameters of properties of the material and of a bending process to be performed by the bend forming tool, creating or retrieving a calibration curve relating input bending parameter and resultant bending parameter based on the values from a database of calibration curves, determining a first springback compensated input bending parameter based on the target resultant bending parameter using the calibration curve, inputting the first springback compensated input bending parameter to the bend forming tool, and in a first step of bending the material, bending the material to the first springback compensated input bending parameter by applying the bending process using the bend forming tool.

Abstract: Systems and methods for collision imminent detection are provided. A method includes collecting sensor data generated by one or more sensors of a vehicle; detecting, by a fallback control system of the vehicle based on the sensor data, an imminent collision between the vehicle and an object in an environment of the vehicle using a first process different from a second process of a primary control system of the vehicle, wherein the first process and the second process are associated with at least one of a perception or a prediction; and transmitting, by the fallback control system to the primary control system, an indication of the detected imminent collision.

Abstract: System, methods, and computer-readable media for a training technique of an object trajectory prediction model that inputs semantic map data pertaining to an environment and trajectory data of an object into an autoencoder neural network, which outputs the original trajectory as a feature embedding vector. Each feature embedding vector serves as a unique identifier for each behavior. Cluster analysis is performed on feature embedding vectors to determine clusters, each associated with a particular behavior attribute.

Abstract: A reconfigurable storage bin for a vehicle includes a storage bin portion including a base wall, a plurality of side walls including a first end wall, a second end wall opposite the first end wall, a first lateral side wall, and a second lateral side wall. The base wall and the plurality of side walls defining a storage zone. A rail member has a first end arranged at the first end wall, a second end arranged at the second end wall, and an intermediate portion extending between the first end and the second end. The intermediate portion extending at a non-zero angle relative to the first end wall, the second end wall, the first lateral side wall, and the second lateral side wall. A retaining device is mounted to the rail member. The retaining device is shiftable between the first end and the second end.

Abstract: A method for attestation of electronic components includes operating a system including the components. The components are configured for electronic communication with each other. A first electronic component provides plug-in hardware and/or configurable software. The method includes utilizing a second electronic component to perform attestation upon the first component using asymmetric key cryptography to verify authenticity. When using the asymmetric key cryptography successfully verifies the authenticity, the method includes selectively enabling one of power or data to the first component and communicating between the first component and the plurality of components to achieve tangible functions. When the cryptography fails to successfully verify the authenticity, the method includes selectively withholding one of power or data connection the first component.

Abstract: Color filter array patterns are provided for enhancing an image sensor's light sensitivity while preserving a color accuracy for image signal processing applications. In one example, an image sensor can include a substrate layer containing a first set of photodiodes and a second set of photodiodes, wherein each of the first set of photodiodes is larger than each of the second set of photodiodes; a first color filter array (CFA) covering the first set of photodiodes, wherein the first CFA includes a first set of color filters and a portion of the first set of color filters includes one or more clear filters; a second CFA covering the second set of photodiodes, wherein the second CFA includes a second set of color filters that is different than the first set of color filters; and one or more lenses covering the first CFA and the second CFA.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for a system and method for determining an intent of a third-party autonomous vehicle by an autonomous vehicle. The method can include identifying the third-party autonomous vehicle, identifying a third-party autonomous vehicle behavior signature associated with the third-party autonomous vehicle, capturing sensor data related to the third-party autonomous vehicle, analyzing the captured sensor data to determine behaviors of the third-party autonomous vehicle, and using a third-party autonomous vehicle behavior signature to determine if the behaviors of the third-party autonomous vehicle indicate a specific intent of the third-party autonomous vehicle. The third-party autonomous vehicle behavior signature can be created by identifying behaviors of the third-party autonomous vehicle and associating the behaviors with an intent of the third-party autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: A steering control assembly including: a base configured to couple with a steering shaft; a ring mounted to the base and configured to rotate independent of the base; a locking member movable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, in the locked configuration the locking member locks the ring to the base to restrict rotation of the ring independent of the base, and in the unlocked configuration the ring is free to rotate independent of the base; and a handle mounted to the ring and rotatable with the ring independent of the base when the locking member is in the unlocked configuration to adjust a radial position of the handle relative to the base, the handle configured to be grasped by a user to rotate the steering control assembly and the steering shaft when the locking member is in the locked configuration.

Abstract: An electrolyte composition for electrochemical cells including a silicon-containing electrode is provided herein as well as electrochemical cells including the electrolyte composition. The electrolyte composition includes a lithium salt, fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC), a linear carbonate, vinylene carbonate, and a fluorosilane additive. The FEC and the linear carbonate are present in the electrolyte composition in a ratio of about 1:3 v/v to about 1:9 v/v.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for monitoring fluid line in a vehicle configured to remove heat from an electronic device with a coolant. The systems may include a pump configured to flow the coolant through the fluid line, a sensing device configured to sense vibrations in the fluid line, and a controller that is configured to: receive vehicle state data, determine a recommended flow rate of the coolant based on the vehicle state data, determine vibration signal thresholds based on the vehicle state data and the recommended flow rate, initiate operation of the pump to flow the coolant at the recommended flow rate, determine whether the flow of the coolant is stable, receive sensor data indicative of the vibrations, determine signal characteristic(s) of the vibrations while the flow is stable, and initiate a remedial action based on a comparison of the signal characteristic(s) to the vibration signal thresholds.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for initiating an alert in a vehicle. A method includes: receiving sensor data associated with an environment of the vehicle; determining at least one road user based on the sensor data; determining at least one blind spot area associated with a pillar of the vehicle and the road scenario; determining that the at least one road user is a vulnerable road user based on the blind spot area and a size and location of the at least one road user; determining a line of sight of the driver; determining, by the processor, whether the at least one road user is within the line of sight of the driver; and in response to the determining whether the at least one road user is within the line of sight of the driver, selectively generating, by the processor, alert signal data to an alert system of the vehicle.

Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for a fuel cell. The MEA may include a first gas diffusion electrode (GDE) layer, a second GDE layer, a subgasket, and a membrane sandwiched between first and second GDE layers. The MEA may further include a protective barrier configured for protecting the membrane against external contaminants. The protective barrier may be configured surrounding a perimeter of the membrane between the surrounding subgasket portion and the second GDE layer.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method that, when executed by data processing hardware of a motor vehicle including a turbocharger having a turbine, causes the data processing hardware to perform operations. One operation includes receiving an accelerator pedal position input indicating that a vehicle accelerator pedal has moved to an overrun position. Another operation includes receiving one or more vehicle performance parameter inputs each corresponding to a measured vehicle performance parameter. Yet another operation includes calculating a vehicle dynamic score based on the one or more vehicle performance parameter inputs. A further operation includes determining a target boost profile based on the calculated vehicle dynamic score. Another operation includes instructing one or more outputs of the vehicle to transition to a dynamic mode to generate an increased turbine power based on the target boost profile.

Abstract: A dual inverter open winding machine for a vehicle. The machine may include an electric motor, a first energy source, a first inverter, a second energy source, and a second inverter. The first inverter may include a plurality of first switches independently operable between an opened position and a closed position to selectively connect and disconnect a first direct current (DC) port and a first alternating current (AC) port with one or more of the first energy source, the first inverter, and the motor. The second inverter may include a plurality of second switches independently operable between an opened position and a closed position to selectively connect and disconnect a second DC port and a second AC port with one or more of the second energy source, the second inverter, and the motor.

Abstract: A method for cycle life management of a mixed chemistry battery pack configured for electrically powering a traction motor of a vehicle. The method may include determining a driving load request made for requesting the mixed chemistry battery pack to provide a requested amount of electrical power to the traction motor for purposes of driving the vehicle and disconnecting the driving load request into a battery request suitable for providing the requested amount of electrical power from the mixed chemistry battery pack while managing a cycle life of the mixed chemistry battery pack independently of the driving load request.