Abstract: An estimation method includes an analysis step, an extraction step, an approximation step, a location information acquisition step, an estimation step, and a notification control step. The analysis step includes deriving, as analytic information, a carbon dioxide concentration distribution in a virtual space. The extraction step includes extracting, from the analytic information, information about a virtual carbon dioxide concentration distribution in a height direction. The approximation step includes establishing an analysis formula for approximating the carbon dioxide concentration distribution in the height direction. The location information acquisition step includes acquiring location information about a person. The estimation step includes estimating an actual carbon dioxide concentration distribution in a real space using the analysis formula and the location information.

Abstract: A pest detection and monitoring probe for monitoring pests in a grain storage bin is composed of: a rod insertable into a grain bed in the grain storage bin; a plurality of sensors connected to and supported by the rod, the plurality of sensors including: a temperature sensor for measuring temperature in the grain bed; a fumigant gas sensor for measuring concentration of a fumigant gas in the grain bed; and, a video camera for determining presence of pests in the grain bed and for monitoring motion of the pests in the grain bed; and, a signal transmission assembly connected to and supported by the rod, the signal transmission assembly in electronic communication with the plurality of sensors. Video monitoring of pest motion coupled with concentration measurement of the fumigant gas permits determining whether the dose of fumigant gas is too high or too low to kill the pests.

Abstract: A light dimmer for smart homes includes a proximity switch for sensing whether a person is approaching a target area, and outputting sensing information in response to the sensing result; a controller connected to the proximity switch for generating a first control signal based on the sensing information; a display coupled to the controller, for generating a display based on the first control signal; a light dimming unit coupled to the controller, for adjusting the brightness of the illumination load based on a second control signal generated by the controller. This system is suitable for use in smart homes. By providing the proximity switch and the display, it can meet multifunctional needs of smart homes and enhance user experience.

Abstract: A central cabin control system comprises a central controller in operable communication with various sub-systems in an aircraft cabin. The central controller is configured to provide data of various systems to crew members and/or facilitate interactions with various passengers. The central controller is configured for operable communication with each controller disposed in the aircraft cabin.

Abstract: A door knob assembly that provides an interactive visual and aural assembly familiar to a room occupant and that responds to variations in the manner of rotation of the knob in a plurality of responses, depending on the direction and rate of rotation applied to the knob, providing messages appropriate to the entertainment, safety and/or training of the knob operator and/or room occupant.

Abstract: Compact freight sensor packages may comprise a processor, memory, onboard power supply, mmWave radar sensor, various additional sensors, various visual/audio devices, and various communication devices. For example, the mmWave radar sensor may detect movements or changes to objects that are placed into, moved within, or removed from trailers or containers during loading, transporting, and unloading processes. Based on the detected movements or changes, various events may be determined, identified, or corrected. Further, unloading or other downstream processes may be modified based on determined events, such as unintended, unauthorized, or potentially hazardous movement or changes to objects within trailers during transport.

Abstract: A method of determining a tire performance characteristic of a tire including querying, using a processing system, a memory as to a presence of a first set of values indicative of a tire parameter of a tire in the memory, and determining, using the processing system, that the first set of values is insufficient to determine the tire performance characteristic of the tire, The method includes performing steps, using the processing system, comprising one or more of providing an indication that a second set of values indicative of the tire parameter is required to determine the tire performance characteristic of the tire, and retrieving, from the memory, a performance coefficient of the tire corresponding to performance of the tire associated with the first set of values, and determining, based on the performance coefficient, the tire performance characteristic of the tire.

Abstract: A charging cue system for a vehicle includes a battery including a battery controller storing battery data and a speaker system. The charging cue system also includes an electronic control unit (ECU) that is communicatively coupled with the battery controller and the speaker system. The ECU includes data processing hardware that is configured with an audible cue application and memory hardware that stores charging parameters. The audible cue application includes an audible progress monitor that is configured as a function of the charging parameters and configured to project at least one cue at the speaker system in response to the battery data.

Abstract: A bearing includes a first ring and a second ring capable of rotating concentrically relative to each other, and at least one distance sensor mounted on the first ring and facing a surface of the second ring to measure radial displacements between the first and second rings. The bearing further includes a control unit connected to the distance sensor and adapted to calculate the value of a deflection of the bearing by subtracting a predetermined value from the value of the relative radial displacement between the first and second rings detected by the distance sensor.

Abstract: In one or more arrangements, a failure indication system is provided having a light assembly, a heating mat assembly and a control circuit. The light assembly is configured to project a wavelength of light that is visible to animals and that illuminates the heating mat assembly to attract an animal to the heating mat. The control circuit is configured to detect when a fault has occurred with the heating mat assembly. When the control circuit detects that a fault has occurred with the heating mat assembly, the control circuit causes the light assembly to indicate the heating mat assembly is not functioning properly.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for positioning of a device of interest within a merchant environment. In this regard, embodiments of a computer implemented method for positioning of a device of interest within a merchant environment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the computer implemented method comprises obtaining positions of a plurality of mobile merchant devices within a merchant environment, obtaining data indicative of a relative position of a device of interest relative to one or more of the plurality of mobile merchant devices, and computing a position of the device of interest within the merchant environment based on the data indicative of the relative position of the device of interest relative to the one or more of the plurality of mobile merchant devices and positions of the one or more of the plurality of mobile merchant devices.

Abstract: An exterior structure includes a non-light-transmitting portion configured to not transmit an external light, and a light-transmitting portion arranged near the non-light-transmitting portion and configured to reflect and transmit the external light. Light released outward from the non-light-transmitting portion includes light reflected by the non-light-transmitting portion. Light released outward from the light-transmitting portion includes a combination of light reflected by the light-transmitting portion and light applied to the light-transmitting portion from an inner side and passing through the light-transmitting portion. The color difference ?E between the light released outward from the non-light-transmitting portion and the light released outward from the light-transmitting portion is 5 or less.

Abstract: A method for assisting a driver in controlling a vehicle, the vehicle comprising a road wheel and at least one vehicle sensor configured to provide vehicle condition data, the road wheel comprising a tyre sensor configured to output tyre operation data, the method comprising: receiving tyre operation data from the tyre sensor during the vehicle being controlled along at least one lap of a track; receiving vehicle condition data from at least one vehicle sensor during the vehicle being controlled along at least one lap of the track; determining, based on the tyre operation data and vehicle condition data, an intervention the driver should make during a future lap of the track; and communicating the intervention to the driver.

Abstract: An alert system and method comprising at least one alert beacon having one or more sensors (e.g., LiDAR sensor). The alert beacon further including a processor operable to poll the LiDAR sensor for a predefined number of beta readings in response to receiving an initial reading from the LiDAR sensor indicating a vehicle is within a predefined distance away from the alert beacon. The processor further being operable to calculate an average distance and an average velocity for the vehicle in response to receiving the predefined number of beta readings when the vehicle is within the predefined distance from the alert beacon. The processor also being operable to activate an audible alert and a visual alert when the average distance is below a distance threshold and the average velocity exceeds a velocity threshold in response to calculating the average distance and the average velocity.

Abstract: A system includes an agricultural implement and a tractor for pulling the implement. The implement includes a frame supporting at least one ground-engaging tool and at least one image imager system coupled to a longitudinal end of the frame. The tractor includes a central controller, wherein the at least imager system is operably coupled to the central controller. The central controller is configured to receive image data from an imager system, analyze the image data to identify at least one mark formed in a soil surface, and responsive to identifying the at least one mark, cause feedback regarding a current position and orientation of the implement and an ideal position and orientation of the implement to be output via an input/output device.

Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator and control method for refrigerator and method for opening a refrigerator door. While a user is holding an object in both hands, a door may be automatically and additionally opened using another part of a body other than hands.

Abstract: A tire management device (10) includes: an information acquisition section (131) that acquires mounted position information indicating a mounted position of a tire on a vehicle (20) and mounted tire information that is information on the state of the tire including internal pressure; a determination section (132) that determines an abnormal internal pressure of the tire based on the mounted tire information; and a notification section (133) that outputs the mounted position and an abnormal internal pressure determination result of the tire that has been determined to have an abnormal internal pressure to a notification destination.

Abstract: A device includes a housing, a tamper switch supported at the housing, and an actuation arm supported at the housing. The actuation arm includes an actuation column. The actuation arm is movable between a tamper switch engaged position and a tamper switch released position. In the tamper switch engaged position, the actuation column contacts the tamper switch and the actuation arm is at a first angle relative to the tamper switch. In the tamper switch released position, the actuation column is spaced apart from the tamper switch and the actuation arm is at a second angle relative to the tamper switch. The second angle is different than the first angle.

Abstract: A vehicle notification routing system configured for use with a vehicle is provided that includes a computing device, that performs operations including: receive, at the vehicle notification routing system, a vehicle notification, indicative of a vehicle alert; determine, at the vehicle notification routing system, a selected driver profile of a plurality of driver profiles associated users of the vehicle; determine, at the vehicle notification routing system, a driving status of associated users of the vehicle, the driving status comprising an active driver status and a non-active driver status; determine, at the vehicle notification routing system, a location of mobile devices associated with the associated users of the vehicle; and route, based on the determinations, the vehicle notification to at least one of a human machine interface (HMI) and a mobile device of the mobile devices associated with the users of the vehicle.

Abstract: For a variety of different kinds of vehicles, such as school buses and other types of vehicles, various embodiments of vehicle status indicator systems including sign components are provided. Enhancements are described in association with status indicator assemblies, actuator devices for extending and closing sign components, and sign component illumination features.