Abstract: Program products, methods, and systems for providing location-aware fitness monitoring services are disclosed. In an embodiment of the present invention, a method of displaying a route traversed by an athlete equipped with a location-aware portable fitness monitoring device includes the steps of (a) receiving data describing a plurality of satellite navigational system waypoints that are acquired as the athlete engages in a fitness activity, (b) identifying a map area based on a location indicated by the data describing the plurality of satellite navigational system waypoints, (c) determining the route traversed by the athlete based on the data describing the plurality of satellite navigational system waypoints and based on the location of one or more known paths associated with the map area, and (d) displaying the route traversed by the athlete on top of the map area.

Abstract: Systems and methods for perceiving a scene around a mobile device include a sensor system capturing an image of and object list data for the scene around the mobile device. The image includes a point cloud with group(s) of points. An object list is generated from the object list data, and the object list indicates a location and a speed of each surface in a set of surfaces in the scene. A perception system generates a selected perception using the image and the object list. The selected perception is generated based on a comparison of first, second, and third perceptions within a hierarchy. The first perception includes object speed and object location. The second perception includes object classification and object tracking, and the third perception includes object type and object model. A motion planner generates a motion plan for the mobile device based on the selected perception.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining a desired speed of a vehicle (1), preferably an autonomous vehicle. The vehicle comprises a shock absorber arrangement (2), preferably an hydraulic shock absorber arrangement, having an elastic hysteresis. The method comprises—obtaining (501) a reference value indicative of the energy dissipated by the shock absorber arrangement (2) in a reference driving condition of a vehicle and—determining (502) a speed of the vehicle for which the value indicative of the energy dissipated by the shock absorber arrangement (2) in a similar driving condition is expected to fall within a predetermined energy dissipation range, using said reference value.

Abstract: A driving system is provided with a plurality of different driving functions for an automated drive with different degrees of automation for a motor vehicle. At least the driving function with the highest degree of automation is not constantly available. The driving system has a user interface for interacting with the driver. The user interface has an input component which is common to the plurality of driving functions for a signaling, by the driver, of a driver-side request for an automated drive to the driving system. The driving system is designed to determine an operating action via the input component for an automated drive. After the operating action is determined, the available driving function of the plurality of driving functions which has the degree of automation with the highest potential is determined. Provided the driving function is determined which has the degree of automation with the highest potential among the available driving functions, the driving function can be activated.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for demanufacturing an electronic device in order to minimize an environmental impact. The demanufacturing method may comprise providing a motherboard and a display for manufacturing the electronic device, at least one of which is flexible. The method may further comprise attaching the motherboard and the display to an enclosure having a top portion and a bottom portion and one or more side walls for joining the top and the bottom portions. The method may further comprise the flexible boards or display being peelably removable at the end-of-life. The method may further comprise disposing at least two locking mechanisms on one of the one or more side walls, two of the at least two locking mechanisms being simultaneously releasable with one action of a recycling tool inserted into the two of the at least two locking mechanisms.

Abstract: A representation of a spatial structure of objects in an image can be determined. A mode of a neural network can be set, in response to a receipt of the image and a receipt of a facing direction of a camera that produced the image. The mode can account for the facing direction. The facing direction can include one or more of a first facing direction of a first camera disposed on a vehicle or a second facing direction of a second camera disposed on the vehicle. The neural network can be executed, in response to the mode having been set, to determine the representation of the spatial structure of the objects in the image. The representation of the spatial structure of the objects in the image can be transmitted to an automotive navigation system to determine a distance between the vehicle and a specific object in the image.

Abstract: The described positional awareness techniques employing sensory data gathering and analysis hardware with reference to specific example implementations implement improvements in the use of sensors, techniques and hardware design that can enable specific embodiments to find new area to cover by a robot performing an area coverage task of an unexplored area. The sensory data are gathered from an operational camera and one or more auxiliary sensors.

Abstract: A position monitoring system for an agricultural system includes a controller having a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive a remote sensor signal from a remote sensor indicative of a state of a reference element on one of a work vehicle or an agricultural implement coupled to the work vehicle, determine an orientation of the agricultural implement relative to the work vehicle based at least in part on the remote sensor signal, and output a control signal to control operation of the agricultural system based at least in part on the orientation of the agricultural implement relative to the work vehicle.

Abstract: A device and a method for detecting a passenger within a vehicle are provided. The device includes a sensor mounted inside the vehicle and a vehicle network connection device that receives a position and a backrest angle of each seat in the vehicle and transmits a control signal for adjusting the position and the backrest angle of each seat in the vehicle. A controller performs primary detection using the sensor in a precise detection mode determined based on the received position and backrest angle of each seat in the vehicle, and performs final detection using the sensor in a general detection mode while adjusting the position and backrest angle of each seat in the vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure has an object to provide an information processing apparatus that can easily grasp a passenger during a driver's driving. A controller included in an information processing apparatus according to the present disclosure executes: acquiring first information that is information related to an appearance of a passenger having requested a ride in a vehicle being driven by a driver and is image information taken; and generating information related to the passenger by converting the first information into second information representing a predetermined characteristic part of the appearance of the passenger.

Abstract: Presented herein are techniques for updating detailed maps used to navigate an autonomous vehicle. The techniques include determining that a vehicle has come within a predetermined range of a road side unit, establishing a communication link with the vehicle, receiving, from the vehicle, data sufficient to identify a vehicle type of the vehicle, based on the vehicle type, selecting a map, stored by the road side unit, for the vehicle, sending a query to a neighbor road side unit seeking data to augment the map, in response to the query, receiving the data to augment the map from the neighbor road side unit, updating the map based on the data to augment the map to obtain an updated map, and sending at least a aspects of the updated map to the vehicle.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for using system-level malfunction indicators to monitor the operation and resiliency of the autonomous driving system components are described. One example of a method for diagnosing a fault in a component of an autonomous vehicle includes receiving, from an electrical sub-component of the component, an electrical signal, receiving, from an electronic sub-component of the component, a message, and determining, based on the electrical signal and the message, an operational status of the component.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a path planning method and device and a mobile device. The method comprises: collecting environmental information in a viewing angle by a sensor of a mobile device, processing the environmental information by using an SLAM algorithm, and constructing a grid map; dividing the grid map to obtain a plurality of pixel blocks, using an area constituted of pixel blocks not occupied by obstacles as a search area for path planning, and obtaining a processed grid map; determining reference points by using pixel points in the search area, and deploying topological points on the processed grid map according to the reference point determined and constructing a topological map; and calculating an optimal path from a starting point to a preset target point by using a predetermined algorithm according to the topological map constructed. The present disclosure improves path planning efficiency and saves storage resources.

Abstract: A LIDAR system includes a LIDAR chip configured to output a LIDAR output signal. The LIDAR chip includes a redirection component and alternate waveguides. The redirection component receives an outgoing LIDAR signal from any one of multiple alternate waveguides. The LIDAR output signal includes light from the outgoing LIDAR signal. A direction that the LIDAR output signal travels away from the LIDAR chip is a function of the alternate waveguide from which the redirection component receives the outgoing LIDAR signal.

Abstract: A method for operating a more highly automated vehicle (HAF), in particular a highly automated vehicle, including: S1—providing a digital map or a highly accurate digital map, in a driver-assistance-system of the HAF; S2—determining a current vehicle position and locating the vehicle position in the digital map; S3—providing at least one expected feature property of at least one feature in a surroundings of the HAF; S4—detecting at least one actual feature property of a feature in the surroundings of the HAF at least partially on the basis of the expected feature property; S5—comparing the actual feature property with the expected feature property and ascertaining at least one differential value; S6—checking the plausibility of the actual feature property at least partially on the basis of the differential value. Also described is a corresponding system and a computer program.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an electric machine, friction brakes, a drivetrain, and a controller. The electric machine is configured to recharge a battery during regenerative braking. The friction brakes are configured to apply torque to wheels of the vehicle to slow the vehicle. The controller is programmed to, in response to and during an anti-locking braking event, generate a signal indicative of a total torque demand to brake the vehicle based on a difference between a desired wheel slip ratio and an actual wheel slip ratio, adjust a regenerative braking torque based on a product of the signal and a regenerative braking weighting coefficient, adjust a friction braking torque based on a product of the signal and a friction braking weighting coefficient, and further adjust the regenerative braking torque based on a closed-loop control of an estimated regenerative braking torque feedback.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for generating and/or updating a digital model of at least one sub-region of a digital map, said digital model being assembled from sections originating from different sources. First data are provided relating to a first section and comprising objects and/or feature points characterized at least by their spatial position, said objects and/or feature points being classifiable into a plurality of degrees of detail. Second data are then provided, relating to a second section and comprising objects and/or feature points characterized at least by their spatial position, said objects and/or feature points being classifiable into the plurality of degrees of detail. The first section and the second sections partially overlap.

Abstract: Example embodiments described herein therefore relate to an AR guidance system to perform operations that include: detecting a client device at a location within a geo-fenced area, wherein the geo-fenced area may include within it, a destination of interest; determining a route to the destination of interest from the location of the client device within the geo-fenced area; causing display of a presentation of an environment within an AR interface at the client device; detecting a display of real-world signage within the presentation of the environment; generating a media item in response to the detecting the display of the signage within the presentation of the environment, wherein the media item is based on the route to the destination of interest; and causing display of the media item within the AR interface based on the position of the signage within the presentation of the environment.

Abstract: A sensing system provided in a vehicle capable of running in an autonomous driving mode, includes: a LiDAR unit configured to acquire point group data indicating surrounding environment of the vehicle; and a LiDAR control module configured to identify information associated with a target object existing around the vehicle, based on the point group data acquired from the LiDAR unit. The LiDAR control module is configured to control the LiDAR unit so as to increase a scanning resolution of the LiDAR unit in a first angular area in a detection area of the LiDAR unit, wherein the first angular area is an area where the target object exists.

Abstract: An obstacle positioning method, device and terminal are provided. The method includes determining installation positions of at least two detectors on a vehicle, and respective detection areas of the detectors, determining an overlapping area of the detection areas of the detectors, and if determining that an obstacle is located in the overlapping area, determining a position of the obstacle according to the installation positions of the detectors forming the overlapping area. By changing the number and positions of detectors installed on an unmanned vehicle, a plurality of overlapping areas of the detection areas of the detectors are obtained, the distribution of obstacles around the vehicle are optimally identified, so that the unmanned vehicle makes reasonable driving plans based on an accurate surrounding obstacle environment.