Abstract: A method of messaging includes communicating a message to an application on a mobile device via an access control credential system and displaying the message on the mobile device.

Abstract: A controller in an electricity storage system that includes a first DC/DC converter connected to a storage battery, and a bidirectional inverter connected to the first DC/DC converter. The controller includes a control circuit which changes a content to be displayed by a display, according to whether the electricity storage system is in a predetermined state in which a first PV is connected to the bidirectional inverter via a DC bus.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for a wearable electronic device, such as a bracelet, coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which may include any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular implementation of a wearable electronic device may include a plurality of sensors configured to measure at least one health parameter of a first user associated with the wearable electronic device, and a control module in communication with the plurality of sensors. The control module includes a processor configured to receive a plurality of health parameter measurements from at least a subset of the plurality of sensors, and determine a general health state of the first user based upon the received health parameter measurements.

Abstract: The approach relates to a modular computer architecture of a cockpit and infotainment system for a vehicle that includes an I/O module with an I/O computing node (2.0) with at least one data memory, the I/O computing node being designed for processing audio data and as a host computer for performing host functions with ASIL safety requirements. The I/O module also includes a tuner with associated antenna interface, and at least one interface of a vehicle bus system. The modular computer architecture further includes at least one computing module with a computing node with at least one data memory for performing cockpit and infotainment functions, and at least one display interface.

Abstract: A method, system, apparatus, and/or device that may include: a housing, a sensor interface, and a processing device. The housing may be shaped to be affixed to a body of a user and may include an inner cavity that houses electronic components and an impedance sensor. The impedance sensor may include a first contact terminal and a second contact terminal. The sensor interface may be configured to: generate an electric signal; receive the electric signal through a skin layer below a surface of the body of the user; and determine an impedance measurement between the first contact terminal and the second contact terminal based on the electric signal. The processing device may be configured to determine, based on the impedance measurement: a condition of a vascular system of the user; an amount of a constituent of the vascular system of the user; or a hydration condition of the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and forest work machine (1) making use of it, by means of which the control of the forest work machine is assisted. In the forest work machine, a light source (2) is adapted, which may be directed to one or more different parts of the surroundings around it, forming the working area of the forest work machine. This is adapted to produce at least one specifically defined specified-form light pattern (3) on said working area. With such a light pattern, visual information content may be produced on the working area to support an operator of the forest work machine in their work. As content of such information, it is possible to define control measures for the forest work machine, performed in any working area or their restrictions.

Abstract: A plow blade has a moldboard shaped with a concave front contact surface that faces a forward direction and has a convex rear frame surface that faces an opposite rearward direction, wherein the rear frame surface has a supporting frame with one or more supporting frame members that extend in the rearward direction. A first indicating lamp is coupled to the plow blade and is energizable to emit light of a first color in the rearward direction, wherein the energized first indicating lamp is concealed from visibility from the forward direction. A second indicating lamp is coupled to the plow blade, energizable to emit light of a second color, and visible from the forward direction.

Abstract: An industrial controller with a modular backplane includes multiple modules, where each module includes a base and a chassis. Electrical connectors located on each side of the base engage the base of an adjacent module such that the bases are electrically connected. The backplane is defined by and extends through each of the bases connected to each other. A chassis is inserted into each base. Each chassis includes an embedded switch and a local circuit. The embedded switch is in communication with the base, and the local circuit performs the operation of the corresponding module. The embedded switch receives data transmitted along the backplane between bases. The embedded switch reads the data intended for the module and passes the data to the local circuit for further processing. Similarly, the embedded switch receives data from the local circuit and inserts the data on the backplane for transmission to the appropriate module.

Abstract: A system may include a device that controls power to an electrical component of an electrical power distribution system. The system may also include a voltage detection device that may detect a presence of a voltage within a distance. The system may further include a control system that may receive location information via a receiver communicatively coupled to the control system, and adjust more operations of the device based on at least in part of the location information. The location information may be transmitted by the voltage detection device in response to detecting that the presence of the voltage is within the distance. The location information may correspond to the electrical component.

Abstract: A method of forming a contactless transaction card. The method may include providing a card body, defining a window, and attaching an antenna assembly layer to the card body, where the antenna assembly layer includes an antenna, a set of curable connectors, disposed on a set of end regions of the antenna within the window, and a UV-transparent layer, supporting the antenna. The method may include providing a contactless chip module within the window on a first side of the antenna assembly layer, and directing radiation through the UV-transparent layer, wherein the contactless chip module is electrically connected to the antenna via the curable connectors.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to an apparatus for recommending a cluster user interface (UI) design using a distribution of design elements including an eye position detection unit to detect an eye position of a driver from an image captured through a camera in a vehicle, a visible area determination unit to determine a visible area in a cluster based on the detected eye position, a position of the cluster in the vehicle and a position of a steering wheel, a cluster UI design search unit to search for a cluster UI design related to a shape of the determined visible area in a database, and a cluster management unit to recommend the found cluster UI designs to the driver and apply a cluster UI design selected by the driver from the recommended cluster UI designs to the cluster in the vehicle.

Abstract: Techniques for communication of autonomous vehicle actions include receiving an intended driving action associated with an autonomous vehicle, determining an intent communication scenario associated with the autonomous vehicle, and based on the intent communication scenario, causing a visualization indicating the intended driving action to be projected onto a roadway.

Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm assembly is provided having a fastener body with a first portion defining a wrenching surface and a cavity, and a second portion with a threaded portion to attach and detach from a wheel of a vehicle. A sensor array is disposed in the cavity of fastener body to detect an attribute of the fastener body and generate an output signal based on the attribute of the fastener body. An antenna connected to the sensor array to transmit the signal to a remote location. A cap is secured to the first portion of the fastener body and covers the wrenching surface and the cavity opening to define a capped fastener body.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention describes a method of providing advance braking warning before an ADV reaches a point where the ADV is expected to brake. The method enables brake lights to be turned on before actual braking occurs, thus providing trailing vehicles more time to respond. According to the method, a trajectory is generated at a starting point. The trajectory includes a number of discrete points that the ADV is to follow. One or more discrete points are identified from the number of discrete points where the ADV is expected to brake based on previous driving statistics and calculated decelerations. At a predetermined time prior to reaching each of the identified discrete points, the ADV can turn on its brake lights to warn trailing vehicles that the ADV is about to brake so that the trailing vehicle can start to respond earlier.

Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm assembly is provided having a fastener body with a first portion defining a wrenching surface and a cavity, and a second portion with a threaded portion to attach and detach from a wheel of a vehicle. A sensor array is disposed in the cavity of fastener body to detect an attribute of the fastener body and generate an output signal based on the attribute of the fastener body. An antenna connected to the sensor array to transmit the signal to a remote location. A cap is secured to the first portion of the fastener body and covers the wrenching surface and the cavity opening to define a capped fastener body.

Abstract: An announcement device or a passenger aircraft contains a memory or announcements with assigned potential flight phases and a control and evaluation unit with inputs for input signals with information relating to flight phases of the passenger aircraft, an output for the announcements, wherein the control and evaluation unit is configured to determine a current flight phase on the basis of the input signals, to check whether an announcement for the current flight phase is present in the memory, and to output this announcement as the current announcement at the output. A passenger aircraft contains the announcement device. In a method for outputting an announcement, announcements and input signals are provided, a current flight phase is automatically determined from the said input signals and a possibly present associated current announcement is output. A cabin management system of a passenger aircraft is used as an announcement device and/or to carry out the method.

Abstract: Provided is a system, method, and apparatus for controlling a plurality of devices. The system includes a remote control device comprising a processor configured to generate a carousel zone comprising at least a subset of graphical icons of a plurality of graphical icons, determine a first target device and a second target device from the plurality of devices, generate a first user interface based on the first target device, the first user interface associated with a first set of commands, in response to a user input, generate a second user interface based on the second target device, the second user interface associated with a second set of commands, control the first target device based on the first set of commands, and control the second target device based on the second set of commands.

Abstract: A vehicle security alarm assembly includes a plurality of window sensors coupled to windows of a vehicle and plurality of handle sensors coupled to door handles of the vehicle. A motion sensing array is coupled to the vehicle to detect motion proximate the vehicle. Each of the window sensors, the handle sensors and the motion sensing array is in communication with the alarm system of the vehicle to selectively trigger the alarm system. A surveillance unit is mounted to a rear view mirror of the vehicle thereby facilitating the surveillance unit to surveil a back seat of the vehicle. A personal electronic device is included that is in communication with the alarm system for alerting an owner of the vehicle when the alarm system is triggered.

Abstract: The disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods for prioritizing driver warnings in a vehicle. In one example, a first sensor in the vehicle may detect a first driving event, such as, for example, another vehicle that is traveling in a blind spot of the driver. A second sensor in the vehicle may detect a second driving event, such as, for example, that the driver of the vehicle is tailgating another vehicle. A driver warning system in the vehicle produces a driver warning based on prioritizing one of the two driving events. For example, the driver warning system may prioritize a warning pertaining to the tailgating action over a warning pertaining to the vehicle moving in the blind spot. In some cases, the prioritization may be carried out by using historical information about the two driving events.

Abstract: The vehicle occupancy reminder is configured for use with a vehicle that is further defined with a vehicle engine control unit (VECU) that generates an ignition off signal and a door open signal. The vehicle occupancy reminder monitors the vehicle for a passenger in a child safety seat. The vehicle occupancy reminder generates a plurality of alarms when: a) a passenger is detected in the child safety seat after the VECU has transmitted an ignition off signal to the vehicle occupancy reminder; or, b) a passenger is detected in the child safety seat after the VECU has transmitted a door open signal to the vehicle occupancy reminder. When the vehicle occupancy reminder detects a selected alarm condition alarm condition, the vehicle occupancy reminder generates a plurality of visual, audible, and tactile alarms that alert an appropriate authority that a selected alarm condition has occured.