Abstract: A wireless communication device may wirelessly control an object, such as a physical device, directly or through interaction with a virtual representation (or placeholder) of the object situated at a predefined physical location. In particular, the wireless communication device may identify an intent gesture performed by a user that indicates intent to control the object. For example, the intent gesture may involve pointing or orienting the wireless communication device toward the object, with or without additional input. Then, the wireless communication device may determine the object associated with the intent gesture using wireless ranging and/or device orientation. Moreover, the wireless communication device may interpret sensor data from one or more sensors associated with the wireless communication device to determine an action gesture corresponding to a command or a command value. The wireless communication device may then transmit the command value to control the object.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for controlling a vehicle and a storage medium are disclosed. The method includes: controlling a vehicle to drive into a first parking space, the first parking space being a target parking space determined to be in an idle state; controlling the vehicle to stop driving into the first parking space in response to determining that the vehicle fails to drive into the first parking space while the vehicle is controlled to drive into the first parking space; determining a second parking space as the target parking space automatically; and controlling the vehicle to drive into the second parking space.

Abstract: A parking assist system includes an acquiring unit, a display unit, and a control unit. In a case where the acquiring unit acquires information about an obstacle on a first target route during traveling of a vehicle along the first target route and thus the vehicle stops traveling along the first target route, the control unit tries to calculate a second target route to a target position from a position where the vehicle stops traveling along the first target route. Upon failing to calculate the second target route, the control unit prohibits a notification about automatic parking while a user is performing a brake operation of the vehicle.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data from a plurality of sensors at a first point in time, analyzing the data to identify a first level of alertness of a user, predicting a second level of alertness that is required by the user to operate a machine at a second point in time that is subsequent to the first point in time, comparing the first level of alertness to the second level of alertness to generate a first comparison result, identifying a first type of a first notification based on the first comparison result, identifying a third point in time to provide the first notification based on the first comparison result, wherein the third point in time is subsequent to the first point in time and prior to the second point in time, and providing the first notification at the third point in time. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for alerting users of out of range tracking devices are provided.

Abstract: A commercial vehicle access control system provides selective access to authorized users to interior areas of respective service vehicle item storage compartments. The compartments are usable to house items such as tools, equipment, materials or products that are removed from or placed in such compartments. A system controller is in operative connection with a plurality of electrically actuated door locks which can be operated responsive to communication with a portable wireless device to enable access to selected compartments and the items which are housed therein. A plurality of vehicle cameras and other sensors are operative to detect activities related to the removal from or placement of items within the compartments, as well as other conditions associated with the operation and status conditions of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and system for communication between a vulnerable road user and an autonomous vehicle using augmented reality to highlight information to the vulnerable road user regarding potential interactions between the autonomous vehicle and the vulnerable road user.

Abstract: A method for operating a motor vehicle with at least one exterior camera includes detecting whether the motor vehicle is put into operation before a driver gets into the motor vehicle, determining whether there is any contamination of the at least one exterior camera, in particular of a lens and/or a cover of the exterior camera, and outputting at least one signal in the event of certain contamination and detected start-up. A motor vehicle includes a control or regulating device designed to carry out the method.

Abstract: A method for detecting a dangerous driving condition for a vehicle is provided. A camera device is used to capture a moving image of surroundings of the vehicle, and the moving image has at least one target object therein and is defined with a caution region. A processing unit is used to determine, based on the moving image, whether a number of times the at least one target object in the moving image weaves in and out of the caution region satisfies a caution condition, and to control a notification device to output a warning notification to notify a driver of the vehicle that the vehicle is in a dangerous driving condition upon determining that the caution condition is satisfied.

Abstract: A waste cart includes a base housing; a center upright having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is secured to the base housing; a top housing secured to the distal end of the center upright, wherein the top housing has two or more disposal openings for two or more separate disposal portions including, a first waste portion which has a first metal detector and an indicator for providing a notification when a metal item passes through the opening; and a second waste portion which includes a second metal detector and an indicator for providing a notification when a metal item passes through the opening; an electronics module which operates each metal detector independently; and an alarm indicator operationally associated with the electronics module which is activated when the electronics module detects the passage of a metal item through an opening into a waste portion.

Abstract: A monitoring system that is configured to monitor a property is disclosed. The monitoring system includes a thermal camera that is configured to generate a thermal image of the property. The monitoring system further includes a monitor control unit that is configured to receive, from the thermal camera, the thermal image. The monitor control unit is further configured to, based on the thermal image, determine a temperature of a portion of the property depicted in the thermal image. The monitor control unit is further configured to determine that the temperature of the portion of the property depicted in the thermal image satisfies a temperature threshold. The monitor control unit is further configured to, based on determining that the temperature of the portion of the property depicted in the thermal image satisfies the temperature threshold, select and perform a monitoring system action.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for locking and/or unlocking a vehicle based on a location of a mobile device associated with the vehicle. In one embodiment a processor in a vehicle analyzes a position of a mobile device relative to the vehicle and allows the vehicle to be unlocked when the mobile device is determined to be approaching the vehicle.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive an instruction to revoke an authorization for an operator to operate a vehicle; after receiving the instruction, permit the operator to operate the vehicle until the vehicle is turned off and a condition is met; and upon the vehicle being off and the condition being met, prevent the operator from operating the vehicle. The condition depends on a status of the vehicle.

Abstract: A system for detecting drunken driver is presented. The system includes an alcohol detecting device, a photographing device, and a locking device. The alcohol detecting device can receive a blood alcohol content value of a driver of a vehicle detected by a sensor, and determine whether the blood alcohol content value exceeds a first predetermined value. The alcohol detecting device can send alcohol concentration exceeding information to the photographing device to record video and to the locking device to lock vehicle when the blood alcohol content value exceeds the first predetermined value.

Abstract: Thus there is provided an object retrieval apparatus for retrieving an object which has been lost which comprises a location module arranged to determine a location indication indicative of the location of the apparatus, a first body-coupled communication (BCC) device configured to establish a communication link with a second body-coupled communication device in a tag (3) attachable to the object, wherein the first BCC device is further configured to check the communication link at check times, the check times occurring at repeated intervals, and to generate a link status signal indicating whether the communication link is intact or not, a control module arranged to receive the link status signal, and, if the link status signal indicates a broken link, to set a flag, record the location as a loss recorded location and generate an alert.

Abstract: A system includes a processor to: receive a description of a current decision that includes selecting an option; repeatedly display the description; for each option, receive an indication of selection of scale text specifying a degree of intensity or intensity for achieving or avoiding a possible outcome of the option, and derive an overall motivation based on the at least one selection; identify a best option based on the overall motivations; display the best option; compare the overall motivation of the best option to a threshold; in response to being less than the threshold, display a warning and a prompt for the operator to further consider the current decision; compare the overall motivation of the best option to the others; and in response to not exceeding all other overall motivations, by at least a threshold of difference, present a proximity warning and the prompt.

Abstract: An operator's proximity to an automotive vehicle being inspected is tracked and recorded. An audio and/or a visual representation of the automotive vehicle being inspected, inspection zones, and components within the inspection zones are rendered. A representation of the automotive vehicle being inspected is updated to reflect a condition of the vehicle being inspected, a condition of the inspection zones, and the numbers of defects for each of inspection zones. The audio and visual representations shown as part of any defects of the vehicle being inspected may be recorded. During a vehicle inspection, a visual indication of a driver's location in proximity to a visual representation of the automotive vehicle being inspected may be displayed.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for activating remote monitoring functionality of a personal wireless device associated with a released individual. After incarceration, former inmates are released under a variety of different circumstances, many of which require follow-up check-ins with case managers or other individuals. As part of their release, inmates often agree to multiple restrictions and requirements. In order to better monitor compliance with those requirements, a personal wireless device assigned to the released individual can be programmed with certain rules and automatically trigger when a violation is detected. As a result of a detected violation, the personal wireless device activates certain devices, such as a camera, microphone, etc., to capture data in order to remotely monitor the released individual. A case manager can also manually activate monitoring.

Abstract: A system for detecting impacts includes a housing configured to be worn by a user. An accelerometer is connected with the housing. The accelerometer is configured to detect an acceleration indicative of an impact experienced by the user. An inaudible tone chip is positioned about the housing. The inaudible tone chip is configured to transmit ultrasonic tones including data of the impact to a remote device. A remote device includes a receiver. The receiver is configured to receive the ultrasonic tones transmitted by the inaudible tone chip.

Abstract: A wireless tag communication device includes a communication interface device configured to communicate with a wireless tag attached to or included in a sheet conveyed along a conveyance direction in a printer, and a controller configured to acquire light reception information indicating a time period in which light emitted towards the sheet has been blocked by the wireless tag during conveyance of the sheet, compare the acquired light reception information to reference information and determine a direction of the wireless tag with respect to the conveyance direction, determine a polarization direction of a radio wave to be transmitted to the wireless tag based on the determined orientation direction of the wireless tag, and control the communication interface device to transmit to the wireless tag the radio wave having the determined polarization direction.