Abstract: A slip-resistant footwear tread including wide dispersion channels is disclosed. Namely, a slip-resistant footwear tread is provided that is formed of any arrangement of repeating tread patterns that may include wide dispersion channels amongst an arrangement of tread elements and/or features, wherein the wide dispersion channels are of suitable width and depth to reduce, or substantially eliminate, the accumulation, sticking, and/or gumming of materials therein.

Abstract: A state detection sensor includes a housing and a position sensing component mounted in the housing. The position sensing component is being configured to provide position data in response to detecting the presence or position of vehicle structure relative to the sensor. The state detection sensor also includes an analog input component mounted in the housing. The analog input component is configured to provide external analog sensor data in response to an analog signal received from an external analog sensor to which the analog input component can be operatively connected. The state detection sensor further includes a component configured to communicate the position data and the external analog sensor data via a serial bus.

Abstract: A fingerprint ridge digital enhancement apparatus includes: a fingerprint image obtainer configured to obtain a fingerprint image; a pixel value extractor configured to divide an area with ridges and an area without ridges in the fingerprint image, and to extract a pixel value according to a color model for each area; an outlier detector configured to detect an outlier of the pixel value according to the color model for each area; a correction operator configured to calculate the average and standard deviation of pixel values according to the color model for each area from which the outlier is removed; a parameter operator configured to set a parameter that is a criterion for dividing each area, and to operate a reference value of the parameter; and a matrix operator configured to generate and operate a matrix including the pixel value according to the color model of the fingerprint image and the reference value of the parameter.

Abstract: The present application discloses anti-impact gloves, which include a glove body and an anti-impact protective layer arranged on the back of the glove body. The anti-impact protective layer includes a finger protection layer, which includes a thumb protective layer and a plurality of universal finger protective layers; an anisotropic flex slit is arranged on the first dactylus of the thumb protective layer near the first knuckle, and a flex cut structure is provided at the metacarpophalangeal joint. A plurality of full flex cuts are positioned at the fingertip part of each universal finger protective layer; the hand back protective layer includes a plurality of vertical protection blocks and a plurality of long strip-shaped flex slits arranged alternately; the bottom layer is fixed on the back of the glove body.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns an assembly (100) for an electromechanical brake booster (200) of a vehicle braking system (1000). The assembly (100) comprises a housing (160) which has a longitudinal axis (L) and can be loaded with an electromechanically generated actuating force, and an output element (150) which extends away from the housing (160) and is configured for transmitting the actuating force to a brake cylinder (300) of the vehicle braking system (1000). The assembly (100) furthermore comprises an elastic element (190) which is supported on the housing (160) and configured to move the housing (160) away from the brake cylinder (300) into a starting position, and a guide (180) which is arranged on the housing (160) for the output element (150) and is configured to guide an angular deflection of the output element (150) with respect to the longitudinal axis (L) of the housing (160).

Abstract: A system for non-invasively measuring an analyte in a vehicle driver and controlling a vehicle based on a measurement of the analyte. At least one solid-state light source is configured to emit different wavelengths of light. A sample device is configured to introduce the light emitted by the at least one solid-state light source into tissue of the vehicle driver. One or more optical detectors are configured to detect a portion of the light that is not absorbed by the tissue of the vehicle driver. A controller is configured to calculate a measurement of the analyte in the tissue of the vehicle driver based on the light detected by the one or more optical detectors, determine whether the measurement of the analyte in the tissue of the vehicle driver exceeds a pre-determined value, and provide a signal to a device configured to control the vehicle.

Abstract: A breath alcohol device calibration system includes a computerized calibration module operable to calibrate a breath alcohol device, and an interface operable to couple the breath alcohol device to a remote server. The interface uses a connection employing a cryptographic function such that data stored on the breath alcohol device can be securely transferred from the breath alcohol device to the remote server using the calibration system. The interface is further operable to transfer data stored on the breath alcohol device from the breath alcohol device to the remote server directly without storing the data in nonvolatile storage on the calibration station.

Abstract: Systems and methods herein provide a safety system for ingesting data from disparate, remote databases that include data associated with driver information. The systems normalize the data and decode the data to apply standard forms and formats. Data is then presented in one or more user interfaces having visual indicia indicating the status of the drivers. Further, the systems can monitor for changes to the data and provide alerts should the data change and the risk presented by the driver change.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus allow for passive determination of a driver's Breath Alcohol Concentration (BrAC). Alcohol concentrations can be determined from exhaled breath, however inconvenience to a driver is often a barrier for incorporation of BrAC sensors into vehicles. The methods and apparatus allow for passive determination of a driver's BrAC, while detecting and accounting for a wide range of environmental conditions that may reduce the accuracy of a passive BrAC reading.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising an arm control path, a deploy control path and a communication module. The arm control path may be configured to trigger an arm signal. The deploy control path may be configured to trigger a deploy signal. The communication module may be configured to communicate a remote signal to/from an end device, generate a bypass signal in response to the remote signal and generate the remote signal in response to detecting the arm signal. An activation signal for an actuator may be generated in response to the arm signal and the deploy signal. The arm signal and the deploy signal may be generated independently. The communication module may enable the remote signal to activate the end device. The bypass signal may be compatible with the arm control path and ensure an independent and parallel path for the arm control path to generate the arm signal.

Abstract: A side airbag that is to be inflated and deployed to a side of an occupant, includes: an upper chamber provided at an upper portion; a lower chamber provided at a lower portion; a middle chamber between the upper chamber and the lower chamber; a first partition panel that partitions the upper chamber from the middle chamber; a second partition panel that partitions the lower chamber from the middle chamber; a third partition panel that partitions the middle chamber from an inflator installation chamber; a first opening that is provided in the first partition panel and through which the upper and middle chambers communicate with each other; and a second opening that is provided in the second partition panel and through which the lower and middle chambers communicate with each other, and each of the first and second partition panels is joined to the third partition panel.

Abstract: Provided are a seat belt retractor and a seat belt device capable of suppressing an increase in frictional resistance when a pretensioner is steadily driven and increasing the resistance to be applied to a webbing when energy is absorbed. A seat belt retractor includes a guide member facing at least a part of an outer circumferential surface of a locking base and disposed along an opening portion. The guide member is configured not to come into contact with the locking base until a pretensioner is shifted to a steady driving state, is configured to come into contact with the locking base when the pretensioner is steadily driven, and is configured to allow contact between lock teeth and the locking base when subjected to a predetermined load after the pretensioner is shifted to the steady driving state.

Abstract: A parking brake for a wheel rotor having a brake pad associated therewith includes a housing defining first and second passages. First and second pistons are provided in the respective first and second passages. Spindles are threadably connected with each piston. A clutch unit is connected to the spindles. The clutch unit has a first condition allowing relative rotation between the spindles and the pistons such that the pistons are axially movable within the passages and into engagement with the brake pad in response to hydraulic pressure applied to the pistons. The clutch unit has a second condition preventing relative rotation between the spindles and the pistons such that pistons remains engaged with the brake pad when hydraulic fluid pressure is removed from the pistons.

Abstract: A method includes receiving criteria data regarding a first control requirement frame for a first jurisdiction, a second control requirement frame for a second jurisdiction, and a third control requirement frame for a third jurisdiction. The criteria data for each control requirement frame includes at least: i. criteria data for an intoxicant concentration limit data subframe; ii. criteria data for a calibration requirement data subframe; and iii. criteria data for a reporting subframe. The method further includes storing the criteria data in a stringency database; sorting the first, second and third control requirement frames based on the relative stringency of criteria data. receiving a request for a compliance device according to the requirements of the first jurisdiction and the second jurisdiction; accessing the sorted control frames of the first and second jurisdictions to determine an operational control frame based on the sorted control frames; and providing the operation control frame.

Abstract: A laminate useful as cell-to-cell battery insulation, the laminate having an insulating area and a periphery seal area, the insulating area comprising, in order: a first outer layer of paper comprising aramid material and mica; an inner layer comprising a felt or paper of inorganic short fibers; and a second outer layer of paper comprising aramid material and mica; the periphery seal area being void of the inner layer and being formed by adhering the first and second outer layers of paper to one another; wherein the periphery seal area extends around the periphery of the insulating area.