Abstract: A HAPS platform may execute a neural network (a “HAPSNN”) as it monitors air traffic; the neural network enables it to classify, predict, and resolve events in its airspace of coverage in real time as well as learn from new events that have never before been seen or detected. The HAPSNN-equipped HAPS platform may provide surveillance of nearly 100% of air traffic in its airspace of coverage, and the HAPSNN may process data received from a drone to facilitate safe and efficient drone operation within an airspace.

Abstract: Systems, methods, devices, and models for range estimation and analysis in battery powered vehicles are described. Energy consumption over vehicle trips is collected, to evaluate weighting factors for a weighted sum. The weighted sum is evaluated based on determined weighting factors and expected trip data, to determine an energy consumption of a trip or trips of a vehicle. Determined energy consumption for trips is used for evaluating suitability of the vehicle for performing the trips.

Abstract: A method is provided for supporting an aircraft to execute a mission in which the aircraft maneuvers in an airspace system. The method includes detecting a lost-link event in which a datalink between the aircraft and a control station is interrupted or lost, and responsive to which the aircraft is preconfigured to execute a procedure. The method also includes conveying an intent of the aircraft to execute the procedure over a radio channel assigned for voice communication in the airspace system. In this regard, conveying the intent includes composing a message that indicates the intent of the aircraft to execute the procedure. The message is applied to a text-to-speech engine to convert the message to a corresponding verbal message in which the intent of the aircraft is conveyed. The corresponding verbal message is then sent over the radio channel assigned for voice communication in the airspace system.

Abstract: A system for monitoring shopping baskets (e.g., baskets on human-propelled carts, motorized carts, or hand-carried baskets) can include a computer vision unit that can image a surveillance region (e.g., an exit to a store), determine whether a basket is empty or loaded with merchandise, and assess a potential for theft of the merchandise. The computer vision unit can include a camera and an image processor programmed to execute a computer vision algorithm to identify shopping baskets and determine a load status of the basket. The computer vision algorithm can comprise a neural network. The system can identify an at least partially loaded shopping basket that is exiting the store, without indicia of having paid for the merchandise, and execute an anti-theft action, e.g., actuating an alarm, notifying store personnel, activating a store surveillance system, activating an anti-theft device associated with the basket (e.g., a locking shopping cart wheel), etc.

Abstract: A railway automation network includes a publish/subscribe system with at least one transmitter-end application, at least one transmitter-end message broker, at least one receiver-end message broker and at least one receiver-end application. The at least one transmitter-end message broker is configured to map a message published by the transmitter-end application or one of the transmitter-end applications onto at least two redundant, at least partially physically independent network paths of the railway automation network on the basis of a subject specified in the message. The railway automation network is configured to transmit the message to the receiver-end message broker or at least one of the receiver-end message brokers simultaneously over the at least two network paths. The receiver-end message broker is configured to transmit the message to the at least one receiver-end application. A method for transmitting messages in a railway automation network is also provided.

Abstract: A system and method that includes determining a relationship between a moving resistance of a vehicle system and one or more characteristics of the vehicle system. A trip plan may be generated based at least in part on the relationship for movement of the vehicle system through one or more sections of one or more routes based at least in part on the relationship. One or more operational settings of the vehicle system are then designated for implementing the trip plan to drive movement of the vehicle system to achieve one or more objectives.

Abstract: A vehicle traveling control apparatus includes an imaging device, a sensor, an information storage, a traveling road detector, an imaging height detector, and a control unit. The traveling road detector detects that a vehicle is traveling on a road satisfying a condition. The imaging height detector detects a distance from a surface of the road to the imaging device position. The control unit includes a separation height estimator that estimates a height of a separation part, based on a result of the imaging height detector and the preset imaging device position, and a sensor height estimator that estimates a distance from an upper surface of the separation part to the sensor position, based on a result of the separation height estimator and the preset sensor position. The control unit stops detection by the sensor if a value estimated by the sensor height estimator becomes a threshold or less.

Abstract: System and methods are described that illustrate how to more accurately determine at least one state variable of a vehicle using imaging of a travel way line. Imaging can be used to determine an angle between a longitudinal axis of the travel way line and a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, a shortest distance between the center axis and a reference point on or in the vehicle, and corresponding errors. The determined angle, the determined distance, and the corresponding errors can be used to more accurately determine the at least one state variable.

Abstract: This wireless communication device is equipped with: an acquisition unit for acquiring, from an onboard network of a work vehicle, an in-vehicle signal that travels through the onboard network; and a control unit for controlling wireless communication between the work vehicle and a portable terminal, and transmitting the acquired in-vehicle signal to the portable terminal. As a result, it is possible to provide a wireless communication device with which a worker can verify the status of the work vehicle from outside the work vehicle.

Abstract: A multimodal vehicle can be configured according to the reference market and according to the user's needs, whether for shared or private use. The Multimodal Vehicle is created by a multimodal plug known as a TUC. The plug allows anchoring, with the utmost safety, the vehicle's on-board experiences inside the vehicle itself. Thanks to this system, it is possible to create a multimodal/modular platform, which can be configured in different dimensions. The platform provides available space wherein the user can move freely and insert, through the plug, the components that will make up the vehicle's interior, such as seats, dashboard, etc.

Abstract: A system is disclosed, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of image capture devices, a controller communicatively coupled to the plurality of image capture devices, wherein the controller includes one or more processors configured to receive a plurality of reference images including one or more source objects, identify the one or more source objects, determine one or more gestures indicative of one or more control signals of the one or more source objects, determine the one or more control signals; and provide the one or more control signals.

Abstract: The system 100 can include: a railroad integration system, a motion planner, a vehicle controller, an optional user interface (UI), an optional fleet management system, and an optional track data system. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate vehicle control and/or manage authority within a rail network.

Abstract: A navigation service determines that a first user intends to navigate to a shared destination from a first location, at a first time, and that a second user intends to navigate to the shared destination from a second location, at a second time within a threshold interval of the first time. The navigation service notifies the first user using an electronic notification that the second user intends to navigate to the shared destination, receives from the first user an electronic request to coordinate navigation to the shared destination with the second user, and in response to receiving the electronic request, provides navigation directions to the shared destination to a device associated with the first user in view of a progress of the second user toward the shared destination.

Abstract: A method determines a weather area for a motor vehicle, with which a sensor system and a communications interface are associated, which are coupled to one another via signals. The method includes: receiving data including geographical information in the form of a map; and creating a grid by dividing the received data into a plurality of adjacent grid cells. The method also includes: providing a measurement signal of the sensor system, representing a location-related local weather situation in one of the grid cells; and determining a local weather area for the respective grid cell according to the provided measurement signal.

Abstract: A mobile object monitoring system that includes one or more terminal units and a monitoring unit that monitors an unknown mobile object around the one or more terminal units. Each terminal unit includes: an information acquisition component that acquires unknown mobile object information; a detected information generation component that generates a detected information set concerning an unknown mobile object; and a terminal-side communication component that transmits the detected information set. The monitoring unit includes: a collecting-side communication component that receives the detected information set; and a determination component that determines presence or absence of an unknown mobile object based on a collection of one or more detected information sets that have been received.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques might provide for implementing Internet of Things (“IoT”) functionality, and, in particular embodiments, implementing added services for OBD2 connection for IoT-capable vehicles. In various embodiments, a portable device (when connected to an OBD2 DLC port of a vehicle) might monitor wireless communications between a vehicle computing system(s) and an external device(s), might monitor vehicle sensor data from vehicular sensors tracking operational conditions of the vehicle, and might monitor operator input sensor data from operator input sensors tracking input by a vehicle operator. The portable device (or a server) might analyze either the monitored wireless communications or a combination of the monitored vehicle sensor data and the monitored operator input sensor data, to determine whether vehicle operation has been compromised.

Abstract: A processor coupled to memory is configured to receive image data based on an image captured by a camera of a vehicle. The image data is used as a basis of an input to a trained machine learning model trained to predict a three-dimensional trajectory of a machine learning feature. The three-dimensional trajectory of the machine learning feature is provided for automatically controlling the vehicle.

Abstract: A system for assisting a maneuver of a moving object is provided. The system includes a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles, and a computing device comprising a controller configured to: identify a maneuver location of the moving object based on location information associated with the moving object, determine one or more unmanned aerial vehicles among the plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles based on a proximity of the maneuver location and the plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles, dispatch the one or more unmanned aerial vehicles to the maneuver location, and transmit an instruction signal to the one or more unmanned aerial vehicles, wherein the instruction signal causes the one or more unmanned aerial vehicles to generate an indication configured to assist one or more vehicles approaching the maneuver location.

Abstract: A track system of a vehicle can be monitored (e.g., during operation of the vehicle) to obtain information about the track system which can be used for various purposes, such as, for example, to convey the information about the track system to a user (e.g., an operator of the vehicle) and/or to control the vehicle, for instance, by controlling a speed of the vehicle depending on a state (e.g., a temperature and/or one or more other physical characteristics) of the track system. This may be useful, for example, to gain knowledge about a track of the track system, to help prevent rapid wear or other deterioration of the track of the track system (e.g., blowout), and/or to adapt how fast or slow the vehicle moves in order to protect the track of the track system while permitting the speed of the vehicle to be greater over short periods (e.g., when travelling on or crossing roads or other particular areas).

Abstract: A brake system for a motor vehicle may include at least one pressure supply device, formed by a hydraulic piston-cylinder unit driven by an electric motor, for hydraulic adjustment of a brake piston of at least one wheel brake, and at least one electromechanically actuatable wheel brake for electrical adjustment of a brake piston of a wheel brake. An electric motor and a first gearbox, which transmits the driving force of the electric motor to a further gearbox, are provided for electromechanical actuation of the wheel brake. The electromechanically actuatable wheel brake has a hydraulic control device having a piston-cylinder unit, the control piston of which serves for adjusting the brake piston and/or exerting a force on the brake piston. The control piston can be adjusted or a force can be exerted on the control piston.