Abstract: A video coding method and an apparatus using block merging are presented. The video coding method and apparatus adaptively generate a block merge list, to predict and transform a current block, by referencing encoding information of the current block and by referencing encoding information of spatially and temporally adjacent blocks.

Abstract: A point cloud coding device and a method using a dead zone quantization scheme adaptively, when encoding attribute values of points in a point cloud, are disclosed. The point cloud coding device and method adjust the size of dead zones based on the impact of various characteristics of the points on the prediction performance with the attribute values.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a first sensor provided to have a field of view facing the surroundings of the vehicle to generate image information, a second sensor including at least one of a radar sensor or a lidar sensor to generate sensing information about the surroundings of the vehicle, and a controller. The controller is configured to identify an object around the vehicle based on processing of the image information and the sensing information, identify distances between the identified surrounding object and the vehicle based on each of the image information and the sensing information, and determine whether correction of an external parameter of the first sensor is necessary based on each of the identified distances and the reference error distribution information.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to artificial leather. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to biodegradable and odorless artificial leather including coffee grounds. A composition for artificial leather includes a first resin, a first plasticizer, and a masterbatch including a second resin, a second plasticizer, and coffee grounds. The artificial leather includes a sheet layer including the composition disclosed herein.

Abstract: Proposed is a method of manufacturing a catalyst for a fuel cell. The manufacturing method includes loading platinum on a support using two or more platinum precursors having different reduction potentials.

Abstract: Disclosed are an emulsion composition including oilgel capsules, a coating composition including the emulsion composition, and a method for preparing the same, as well as a method for coating a machine part with the coating composition. In particular, the compositions and machine parts have excellent wear resistance and increased production compared to an existing process of providing oilgel capsules as an overlay layer by mixing an organic solvent and a nonionic surfactant with an oilgel.

Abstract: An automated parking system and a method enable a driverless vehicle to autonomously travel and park in a vacant parking slot through communication with a parking infrastructure. The automated parking system and method also control the driverless vehicle to autonomously travel from a parking slot to a pickup area through communication with the parking infrastructure.

Abstract: An electric vehicle and a wireless charging system are disclosed. The wireless charging system includes a processor and a communication device. The processor is configured to search for a platooning string around an electric vehicle, to control the electric vehicle to join the searched platooning string based on a vehicle state and driving information of vehicles in the platooning string, and to receive wireless charging, when receiving a wireless charging request from the electric vehicle. The communication device is configured to perform wireless communication with the electric vehicle and the vehicles in the platooning string.

Abstract: A high-voltage antiferroelectric and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The antiferroelectric has a composition of PbxLa1-x([Zr1-YSnY]ZTi1-Z). The antiferroelectric is sintered at a low temperature, and has a high density and a high breakdown voltage.

Abstract: A high permittivity antiferroelectric composition and a manufacturing method thereof aim to provide an antiferroelectric, which has a PbxLa1-x([Zr1-YSnY]ZTi1-Z) composition, is sintered at low temperatures, and has a high density and a high permittivity.

Abstract: A method for controlling regenerative braking includes determining a natural frequency of vehicle suspension pitch motion according to characteristics of a suspension device of vehicle; providing a filter of removing or passing a natural frequency component of the vehicle suspension pitch motion to a control unit; determining, by the control unit, a required regenerative braking force command based on vehicle driving information collected during driving; determining, by the control unit, a final front wheel regenerative braking force command and a final rear wheel regenerative braking force command through a filtering process using the filter from the determined required regenerative braking force command; and controlling, by the control unit, a regenerative braking force applied to a front wheel and a rear wheel by a driving device for driving the vehicle according to the determined final front wheel regenerative braking force command and final rear wheel regenerative braking force command.

Abstract: An vehicle interior sheet, particularly a vehicle interior sheet using a waste TPO composite sheet capable of preventing environmental pollution by recycling industrial waste, and a method of manufacturing the same includes manufacturing a powder by pulverizing a waste TPO composite sheet, manufacturing recycled TPO resin pellets by processing the powder using an extruder, and manufacturing a recycled TPO layer by subjecting the recycled TPO resin pellets to calendering or extrusion molding.

Abstract: A one-pedal control method and system for an autonomous vehicle, are configured for accelerating or decelerating a vehicle by use of a foldable accelerator pedal system when a foldable brake pedal system is broken down when a driver manually drives the autonomous vehicle or the mode is switched from an autonomous driving mode to a manual driving mode, and configured for implementing a fail-safe function by use of an integrated safety function of software.

Abstract: A method for controlling driving force of a vehicle includes determining a natural frequency of vehicle suspension pitch motion according to characteristics of a suspension device of the vehicle, providing a filter configured for removing or passing a natural frequency component of the vehicle suspension pitch motion to a control unit of the vehicle, determining, by the control unit, a required driving force command based on vehicle driving information collected during vehicle driving, determining, by the control unit, a final front wheel driving force command and a final rear wheel driving force command through a filtering process using the filter from the determined required driving force command, and controlling, by the control unit, a driving force applied to a front wheel and a rear wheel of the vehicle by a driving device for driving the vehicle according to the determined final front wheel driving force command and the determined final rear wheel driving force command.

Abstract: A method for controlling a driving force of a vehicle includes setting and providing a filter simulation map for simulating a filter to a control unit of the vehicle, determining a required driving force command based on vehicle driving information collected while the vehicle is driven, determining a final front wheel driving force command and a final rear wheel driving force command from the determined required driving force command through a limit application process of using a limit determined in accordance with a vehicle driving variable in the filter simulation map, and controlling a driving force which is applied to front wheels and rear wheels of the vehicle by a driving device configured to drive the vehicle in accordance with the determined final front wheel driving force command and the determined final rear wheel driving force command.

Abstract: An air cleaning apparatus of a ventilation seat, may include a housing including a flow path configured to allow air to move therethrough; a photocatalyst located in the flow path of the housing and rotatably coupled to the housing to be rotatable with respect to the housing; and a UV LED fixed at the housing and configured to emit light of a light source toward the photocatalyst when power is supplied to the UV LED.

Abstract: A sterilization apparatus for a vehicle, includes a lift unit mounted in the vehicle to be selectively lifted and protruded; a sterilization unit connected to the lift unit, including an ultra violet light emitting diode (UV LED), and sterilizing a vehicle interior when necessary; and a control unit connected to the lift unit and the sterilization unit for controlling lifting of the lift unit when preset operation conditions are satisfied.

Abstract: An adjustable console assembly and a vehicle provided with the same includes: a console lower member fixed to a vehicle and including a receiving portion provided therein; a console intermediate member slidably mounted to the receiving portion to move up or move down along the receiving portion of the console lower member; and a console upper member horizontally slidably mounted on an upper portion of the console intermediate member, wherein the console lower member, the console intermediate member, and the console upper member jointly form an overall appearance of the adjustable console assembly. The console intermediate member of the adjustable console assembly is configured for moving up or moving down, so that a height of the console assembly is adjustable, and the console upper member is horizontally slidably mounted on the upper portion of the console intermediate member, so that a length of the console assembly is adjustable.

Abstract: An embodiment system for controlling walking assist includes a walking assist device worn by a user and an electric moving device configured to set a height of a grip of the electric moving device and a height of a seat of the electric moving device that allow seating of the walking assist device based on setting information received from the walking assist device and to set an operating speed of the electric moving device that corresponds to an operating speed of the walking assist device.

Abstract: To robustly estimate three-dimensional behaviors of an occupant by fusing, through a particle filter, information obtained through vehicle indoor cameras and through vehicle internal information sensors, an occupant behavior estimation system includes: a camera configured to obtain images of the at least one occupant within the vehicle; sensors configured to obtain information on the vehicle; an image processing device configured to process images obtained from the camera and to obtain key point information of the at least one occupant and object tracking information that is provided by tracking the at least one occupant; and a vehicle safety controller configured to estimate the behaviors of the occupant by using a particle filter based on the information on the vehicle obtained through the sensors, the key point information and the object tracking information, which are obtained from the image processing device.