Abstract: An autonomous control system generates synthetic data that reflect simulated environments. Specifically, the synthetic data is a representation of sensor data of the simulated environment from the perspective of one or more sensors. The system generates synthetic data by introducing one or more simulated modifications to sensor data captured by the sensors or by simulating the sensor data for a virtual environment. The autonomous control system uses the synthetic data to train computer models for various detection and control algorithms. In general, this allows autonomous control systems to augment training data to improve performance of computer models, simulate scenarios that are not included in existing training data, and/or train computer models that remove unwanted effects or occlusions from sensor data of the environment.

Abstract: A method includes: determining, based, at least in part, on a predicted driver characteristic, a first energy-versus-distance measure for a planned driving route of a vehicle, the first energy-versus-distance measure determined using an energy model; presenting the first energy-versus-distance measure on a user interface associated with the vehicle; identifying an already-driven part of the planned driving route; determining, based on information associated with the already-driven part of the planned driving route, a model error associated with the energy model; determining a second energy-versus-distance measure by modifying the first energy-versus-distance measure to account for the model error; and presenting the second energy-versus-distance measure on the user interface associated with the vehicle.

Abstract: The systems, methods, and devices disclosed herein relate to a multi-layer structures arranged in a vertically orientation. In some embodiments, a computing assembly can include a first cooling system, a first electronics layer, a second cooling system, and a second electronics layer. The first cooling system can be disposed on top of and can be in thermal communication with the first electronics layer. The first electronics layer array includes an array of integrated circuit dies that are in electronic communication with each other in a plane that is orthogonal to power delivery. The first electronics layer can be disposed on top of and can be in thermal communication with the second cooling system, and the second cooling system can be disposed on top of and can be in thermal communication with the second electronics layer. The second electronics layer includes an array of power delivery modules. In some embodiments, at least one layer can use system on wafer packaging.

Abstract: A method for forming a skin-foam architecture for a seat. The method includes loading a backing cover into a first portion of the tool. The method includes applying and curing a skin on a second portion of the tool, the skin including a first layer, and a second layer under the first layer. The method includes laminating a mesh under the skin. The method includes attaching and curing a foam layer under the mesh and the skin. The method includes mating the first and second portions of the tool. The method includes introducing foam between the mated first and second portions of the tool.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and controllers for a global headlamp. An example method includes obtaining configuration information indicative of a jurisdiction and a vehicle model associated with a vehicle. Headlamp state information is generated based on the vehicle model and jurisdiction. A propagation is output via a pixelated light source in a headlamp of the vehicle, the propagation representing a particular beam pattern which is compliant with the jurisdiction.

Abstract: A vehicle seat with enhanced ventilation, and construction techniques for the enhanced ventilation, are described herein. An example vehicle seat includes an exterior formed of an air permeable mesh and a molded foam below the exterior. The molded foam has first holes which allow air to pass therethrough. The vehicle seat further includes a rigid duct connected to the molded foam, with the rigid duct having second holes which line up with the first holes. The vehicle seat further includes a fan, with the fan drawing air from an ambient source through the exterior and into the rigid duct.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the synthesis and evaluation of difluorophosphate additives for use in energy storage devices. The difluorophosphate additive may be selected from the group consisting of lithium difluorophosphate (LFO), sodium difluorophosphate (NaFO), ammonium difluorophosphate (AFO), tetramethylammonium difluorophosphate (MAFO), potassium difluorophosphate (KFO), and combinations thereof. In some instances, the difluorophosphate additive is not lithium difluorophosphate (LFO).

Abstract: Systems and methods for enhanced user interface generation for parking based on occupancy machine learning model. An example method includes obtaining images from a multitude of image sensors positioned about a vehicle; computing a forward pass through an occupancy network to output, at least, information reflecting, for individual angular ranges about the vehicle, whether an object is within a threshold distance of the vehicle for an individual range along with an estimated distance to the object; and causing presentation, via a display of the vehicle, of a user interface depicting a graphical representation of the vehicle and the output information.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for the production of high capacity cathode materials for use in rechargeable lithium batteries. Traditional methods for producing lithium mixed metal oxide cathode materials typically generate large amounts of effluent which effluent must be treated prior to discharge. The present process uses mixed metals as raw materials in a wet chemical reaction in order to make high-quality precursors which can be used to prepare high-quality cathode materials after lithiation. As a key feature, in the precursor preparation process, the bulk of the aqueous solution used for the wet chemical reaction is recycled back to the reactor, so that the total process has little or no effluent generated during production of the cathode precursor material.

Abstract: Various vehicle technologies for improving positioning accuracy despite various factors that affect signals from navigation satellites. Such positioning accuracy is increased via determining an offset and communicating the offset in various ways or via sharing of raw positioning data between a plurality of devices, where at least one knows its location sufficiently accurately, for use in differential algorithms.

Abstract: A system including an enclosure is described herein, the enclosure having a housing and a lid coupled to the housing, the housing defining a first aperture and a second aperture. The system may include a pass-through connector coupled to an interior surface of the enclosure. The pass-through connector may comprise a body having an interior curved edge; a cap coupled to the body and comprising a pivot pin, wherein the pivot pin and the interior curved edge define a channel in the interior; a contact spring positioned in part within the channel; a terminal having a fastening region and a contact region; and an actuator having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end is in contact with the contact spring.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for managing a battery of an electric vehicle. In some embodiments, a system initiates battery discharging on a battery pack, where the battery discharging continues until the battery pack reaches a first threshold level of charge. The system then estimates a first state of charge of the battery pack based at least on a first sensor reading associated with the battery pack. The system initiates battery charging on the battery pack, where the battery charging continues until the battery pack reaches a second threshold level of charge. The system estimates a second state of charge of the battery pack based at least on a second sensor reading associated with the battery pack. The system generates a processing result that indicates a capacity of the battery pack based at least on the first state of charge and the second state of charge.

Abstract: The present disclosure related to the configuration and management of accessibility of vehicle data communications provided to a service technician or other third party. The service technician requests access to the vehicle data with authentication information. The network service provider can facilitate an initial authentication for access to vehicle data, provide access to the vehicle data for authenticated and authorized users, and manage revocation of vehicle data access rights via a common interface provided through the vehicle without requiring customized software, applications or external computing devices.

Abstract: Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays that can be aesthetically pleasing and appear seamless to an observer. Micro louvered structures can be incorporated into photovoltaic (PV) stacks, such that light entering a PV stack that is reflected off of embedded solar cells is not directed out at angles at which a typical observer would normally view the PV stack or roof on which a solar array is installed. Further, portions of the micro louvered structures can be coated with reflective, refractive, dielectric, and/or colored films such that underlying solar cells within the PV stack are obscured from the sightlines of a typical observer.

Abstract: A personalization system for a vehicle includes an image-capture device configured to capture a plurality of images of one or more occupants in the vehicle and control circuitry configured to estimate a plurality of Z-heights of a plurality of body portions of each of the one or more occupants from a reference position in the vehicle, based on the plurality of images captured from the image-capture device, determine an associative relationship between the plurality of Z-heights of the plurality of body portions of each of the one or more occupants in the vehicle and a plurality of in-vehicle systems, based on defined user-preferences, and control the plurality of in-vehicle systems to direct an output from a corresponding in-vehicle system to a specific body portion of each of the one or more occupants in the vehicle, based on the estimated plurality of Z-heights and the determined associative relationship.

Abstract: A personalization system for a vehicle includes an image-capture device configured to capture a plurality of images of one or more occupants in the vehicle and control circuitry configured to estimate a plurality of Z-heights of a plurality of body portions of each of the one or more occupants from a reference position in the vehicle, based on the plurality of images captured from the image-capture device, determine an associative relationship between the plurality of Z-heights of the plurality of body portions of each of the one or more occupants in the vehicle and a plurality of in-vehicle systems, based on defined user-preferences, and control the plurality of in-vehicle systems to direct an output from a corresponding in-vehicle system to a specific body portion of each of the one or more occupants in the vehicle, based on the estimated plurality of Z-heights and the determined associative relationship.

Abstract: A configuration for a foot for a photovoltaic (PV) roofing tile is described. The foot includes multiple retaining features that are engaged by hooks or brackets of adjacent roofing tiles to prevent upward movement of roofing tiles located up roof from the foot. The foot also positions the PV roofing tile a fixed distance above a roofing substrate without the need for applying a set of battens atop the roofing substrate. Non-PV roofing tiles compatible with the describe foot are also described. The non-PV roofing tile is configured so that it can be cut into smaller pieces as needed to fill small openings on a roof top.

Abstract: A vehicle thermal management system includes a vehicle heat pump system, a battery system coolant loop, a drive train coolant loop, and control electronics. The vehicle heat pump system includes a compressor, a cabin condenser, a cabin evaporator, a cabin blower, and a chiller. The battery system coolant loop is in thermal communication with a battery system and with the chiller and selectively in thermal communication with the drive train coolant loop. The control electronics control the components of the vehicle thermal management system to heat the cabin, cool the cabin, heat the battery system, cool the battery system, and cool the drive train. The control electronics may control the compressor to operate in an efficient mode or a lossy mode in which the compressor generates heat. The control electronics may also control the components of the vehicle thermal management system to precondition the battery.

Abstract: A vehicular autonomous driving system includes a time division multiplexed (TDM) bus, an autonomous driving (AD) controller coupled to the TDM bus, and a plurality of AD sensors coupled to the TDM bus. The AD sensors are configured to collect AD data and transmit collected AD data to the AD controller on the TDM bus in an assigned time slot at a first power level. A first AD sensor of the plurality of AD sensors is configured to, based upon collected AD data, detect an AD emergency event. In response to the detection, the first AD sensor is configured to transmit an AD emergency message on the TDM bus in a non-assigned time slot and at a second power level that exceeds the first power level. The AD sensor may transmit the AD emergency message in a particular sub-slot of the non-assigned time slot.