Abstract: A method of navigating an autonomous vehicle includes receiving pulsed illumination from an object in the vehicle environment and decoding the pulsed illumination. The object is identified using the decoded pulsed illumination of the pulsed illumination, and the autonomous vehicle navigated through the vehicle environment based on the identification of the object. Obstacle avoidance methods and navigation systems for autonomous vehicles are also described.

Abstract: A method for controlling an aerial vehicle includes obtaining flight indication data containing a position region associated with the flight indication data, determining whether a current position of the aerial vehicle is within the position region associated with the flight indication data, and, in response to the current position being within the position region, generating a flight control instruction according to the flight indication data, and controlling a flight of the aerial vehicle according to the flight control instruction.

Abstract: A lane scheduling method includes: receiving, by a management device, a road resource allocation request sent by a vehicle, where the road resource allocation request includes at least one road segment identifier, the road segment identifier is used to identify a logical road segment expected to be used by the vehicle, the logical road segment is a logical segment of a road on which the vehicle moves, and the logical segmentation segments a lane included in the road into logical lanes; allocating a road resource to the vehicle based on the road resource allocation request, where the road resource includes at least one logical lane corresponding to the at least one road segment identifier; and sending a lane identifier of the at least one logical lane to the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating automatic connection between a mobile computing device and a self-propelled device are provided. The self-propelled device can transmit a radio signal in a sleep mode. The mobile computing device may detect the radio signal and generate a visual representation of the signal strength to facilitate in establishing an automatic connection. Once the signal strength crosses a predetermined threshold, a connection and control sequence may be initiated automatically in which a control mode may be initiated on the mobile computing device to enable user control of the self-propelled device.

Abstract: A Method and System for Modeling Autonomous Vehicle Behavior. The system and method makes it feasible to develop an autonomous vehicle control system for complex vehicles, such as for cargo trucks and other large payload vehicles. The method and system commences by first obtaining 3-dimensional data for one or more sections of roadway. Once the 3-dimensional roadway data is obtained, that data is used to run computer simulations of a computer model of a specific vehicle being controlled by a generic vehicle control algorithm or system. The generic vehicle control algorithm is optimized by running the simulations utilizing the 3-dimensional roadway data until an acceptable performance result is achieved. Once an acceptable simulation is executed using the generic vehicle control algorithm, the control algorithm/system is used to run one or more real-world driving tests on the roadway for which the 3-dimensional data was obtained.

Abstract: A vehicle control system includes an own vehicle position calculation section that calculates an own vehicle position on a map by using a coordinate system projected by a map projection method based on conformal map projection, which has conformality and represents most regions in the world with a single system, and a vehicle control section that controls a vehicle by using the own vehicle position calculated by the own vehicle position calculation section by using the coordinate system projected by the map projection method based on conformal map projection, which has conformality and represents most regions in the world with a single system.

Abstract: A sensor system for monitoring vapor concentrations associated with an agricultural implement is disclosed. The sensor system comprises a first sensor coupled to a support structure that is configured to sense a concentration of at least one component of a vapor sample associated with dispensed ammonia that is emitted from the soil. A controller is communicatively coupled to the first sensor, and is configured to receive and process output signals generated by the first sensor to determine an amount of the concentration of the at least one component that is loss during emission.

Abstract: A device implementing a system for estimating device location includes at least one processor configured to receive a first and second set of signals at a sampling interval, each set corresponding to location data. For each sampling period defined by the sampling interval, the at least one processor is configured to obtain first sensor data corresponding to device motion during the sampling period, obtain second sensor data corresponding to atmospheric pressure sampled at a beginning and end of the sampling period, calculate a change in altitude based on a difference in the atmospheric pressure at the beginning and end of the sampling period, and estimate a device state based on the first sensor data and change in altitude.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle comprises a controller, programmed to output a warning to a registered mobile device via a server over a wireless network, responsive to a safety event indicative of a child being left in the vehicle in a dangerous condition triggered responsive to detection of presence of the child in a car seat and failure to receive confirmation that an adult occupant is still in the vehicle.

Abstract: A planetary gear assembly, in particular for an electromechanical service or parking brake for a motor vehicle. The planetary gear assembly can include a central sun gear, a plurality of planetary gears rotatably mounted on a planetary carrier, and a ring gear enclosing the planetary gears. The planetary gears can be mounted by the planetary carrier, such that the planetary gears roll off both the sun gear and the ring gear, whereby the sun gear, the planetary carrier or the ring gear is non-rotatably held by a holding unit with a holding torque. A force-sensing device can be arranged between the holding unit and the non-rotatably held element, or between the holding unit and an intermediate component non-rotatably connected to the held component. The force-sensing device can measure the force acting between the held component and the holding unit as a result of the holding torque.

Abstract: Through-the-road (TTR) hybrid designs using control strategies such as an equivalent consumption minimization strategy (ECMS) or adaptive ECMS are implemented at the supplemental torque delivering electrically-powered drive axle (or axles) in a manner that follows operational parameters or computationally estimates states of the primary drivetrain and/or fuel-fed engine, but does not itself participate in control of the fuel-fed engine or primary drivetrain. On vehicle adaptation of BSFC type data for paired-with fuel-fed engine allows an ECMS implementation (or other similar control strategy) to refine efficiency curves for the particular fuel-fed engine and/or operating conditions in a manner that can improve overall efficiencies of a TTR hybrid configuration.

Abstract: A method for classifying an occupant and providing the occupant classification for a safety device in a motor vehicle. The method includes reading in a first piece of information that indirectly describes the occupant; reading in a second piece of information that directly describes the occupant; classifying the occupant, taking the indirect and direct information into account; and providing the occupant classification to an interface to the safety device for the vehicle. A corresponding device is also described.

Abstract: A control system of a vehicle includes a receiver disposed in the vehicle and operable to wirelessly receive signals generated by a portable garage door opening module when the portable garage door opening module is actuated. The portable garage door opening module includes a separate, non-integrated portable remote control garage door opening module. A control, responsive to the receiver wirelessly receiving signals generated by the portable garage door opening module, controls an accessory of the vehicle.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for managing waste services. The system may have a memory with computer-executable instructions stored thereon, and a processor. The processor may be configured to execute the instructions to receive, via a first portal, sensor data and location data associated with a service vehicle; to make a determination based on the location data of whether the service vehicle is stopped or moving; and based on the determination, to selectively show on a second portal, confirmation of a service activity completed by the service vehicle or an irregularity in a roadway traveled by the service vehicle corresponding to the sensor data.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to initiate a calibration based on a portable device stability and a steering wheel angle, detect a vehicle pedal actuation, and, then, based on a portable device acceleration, determine a calibration vector between a portable device coordinate system and a vehicle coordinate system.

Abstract: The technology relates to determining general weather conditions affecting the roadway around a vehicle, and how such conditions may impact driving and route planning for the vehicle when operating in an autonomous mode. For instance, the on-board sensor system may detect whether the road is generally icy as opposed to a small ice patch on a specific portion of the road surface. The system may also evaluate specific driving actions taken by the vehicle and/or other nearby vehicles. Based on such information, the vehicle's control system is able to use the resultant information to select an appropriate braking level or braking strategy. As a result, the system can detect and respond to different levels of adverse weather conditions. The on-board computer system may share road condition information with nearby vehicles and with remote assistance, so that it may be employed with broader fleet planning operations.

Abstract: A driving assistance device sets, in front of an own vehicle, an actuation region that is a region sandwiched by boundary lines, positioned at left and right, respectively. In a case where a target existing around the own vehicle has entered the actuation region, the device performs driving assistance for avoiding collision with the target or mitigating collision damage. The device, when setting the actuation region, in a case where the own vehicle is in a turning state, changes a lateral position of a boundary line in an outside in a turning direction of the own vehicle, of the left and right boundary lines of the actuation region, to a position closer to the own vehicle according to turning information. For a boundary line in an inside in a turning direction of the own vehicle, the device does not change a lateral position according to the turning information.

Abstract: A system generates a high definition map for an autonomous vehicle to travel from a source location to a destination location. The system determines a low resolution route and receives high definition map data for a set of geographical regions overlaying the low resolution route. The system uses lane elements within the geographical regions to form a set of potential partial routes. The system calculates the error between the potential partial route and the low resolution route and removes potential partial routes with errors above the threshold. Once completed, the system selects a final route and sends signals to the controls of the autonomous vehicle to follow the final route. The system determines whether surface areas adjacent to a lane that are not part of the road are safe for the vehicle to drive in case of emergency. The system stores information describing navigable surface areas with representations of lanes.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product is provided, for example, for filtering road signs. The method comprises receiving a road sign observation information from a vehicle on a link. The road sign information includes at least a location of the vehicle. The method further comprises retrieving a sign file information from a database. The sign file information includes location of a plurality of VSS gantries in a geographical region. The method further includes filtering the road sign observation information if the location of the vehicle is within a predetermined distance threshold from at least one VSS gantry from the plurality of VSS gantries in the geographical region.

Abstract: A lane departure avoidance apparatus characterized by including a control performing unit performing control to acquire a position of a subject vehicle in a lane in which the subject vehicle is traveling and to prevent departure from the lane, from when a control start condition is satisfied until a control end condition is satisfied, a curvature acquiring unit acquiring a curvature of the lane, and a condition setting unit setting the control start condition or the control end condition based on the curvature acquired by the curvature acquiring unit.