Abstract: Disclosed herein are a drowsy-driving prevention method and a drowsy-driving prevention system that execute artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and/or machine learning algorithms in a 5G environment connected for Internet of Things in order to control a stimulation unit and a measurement unit. The drowsy-driving prevention method may include a stimulating step, a measuring step, and a determining step. A stimulation unit outputs a stimulus in order to stimulate a sensory organ of a driver, and then a measurement unit measures a biometric signal of the driver from the time when the stimulus is outputted. Upon determining that the biometric signal of the driver is not a response to the stimulus, the stimulation unit may output the stimulus again.

Abstract: A wireless vehicle data communications device is adapted for mounting on a wheel hub assembly of a vehicle. The vehicle data communications device includes a housing, a microprocessor located inside the housing, a signal transmitting device, and a signal receiving device. A self-generating electrical power supply is located within the housing and functions to supply electrical power to components of the vehicle data communications device.

Abstract: A compact sub assembly and a method for forming a deep antenna. The assembly may comprise a look-ahead deep transmitter is attached at about one end of the compact sub assembly, and a shallow transmitter is attached to the compact sub assembly and positioned adjacent to the look-ahead deep transmitter. A method of forming a deep antenna may comprise positioning a look-ahead deep transmitter adjacent to a shallow transmitter at about one end of a compact sub assembly, and connecting the look-ahead deep transmitter to a switching module through one or more deep switches, connecting the shallow transmitter to the switching module through one or more shallow switches, and closing the one or more deep switches and the one or more shallow switches to activate the look-ahead deep transmitter and the shallow transmitter to form the deep antenna.

Abstract: An authenticated container access method includes selecting both a destination node for a shipping container positioned at a contemporaneous node and also a next node selected on a path from the contemporaneous node to the destination node. The method additionally includes writing both the next node and the destination node in an origin token along with an identification of an authorized individual enabled to access the shipping container, and then both storing the origin token in a computing device affixed to the shipping container and also transmitting the origin token to a computer at the next node. A request to access the shipping container is later received in the computing device and the token, extracted from the request. The tokens are compared and access to the shipping container permitted on condition that an identification value in the extracted token matches the identification of the authorized individual in the origin token.

Abstract: Techniques are provided to estimate the location of an RFID tag using tag read information, such as a tag read count or a tag read rate, and an opportunity metric, such as an inventory cycle duration, inventory cycle rate, or inventory cycle count. A tag tracking system determines read information for a tag in a zone and an opportunity metric associated with the tag and the zone. The tag tracking system then computes a success rate based on the tag read information and opportunity metric, and uses the success rate to estimate the location of the tag.

Abstract: A traffic regulation system and method which combines energy harvesting from the movement of a plurality of vehicles on a roadway with wireless directional power beam transmission using the harvested energy to encourage compliance with traffic regulations. Electric power is generated from the movement of the moving vehicles by using a wind turbine to harvest wind energy from the movement of vehicles or by piezoelectric plates which harvest compression energy from the weight of the vehicle tires on the road surface. The electric power is transmitted to electric or hybrid vehicles which comply with the traffic regulations. The traffic regulations are one of driving at a posted speed and driving at a safe following distance. A control system adjusts the traffic regulation based on measurements received from a plurality of detectors.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a motorized door lock detection system. Some embodiments of the device include a sensor gear that meshes directly with the gear system of the motorized door lock. As the sensor gear rotates, it drives the rotating contact of a potentiometer, varying the voltage in a reference circuit that corresponds directly with an angular position of the thumb-drive used to drive the deadbolt. In some embodiments, a conducting member that rotates with the output shaft of the deadbolt contacts a plurality of electrical contacts positioned such that they are contacted when the deadbolt is in a position range that requires more precise position monitoring. When the conducting member is in contact with a deadbolt, power is supplied such the output from the potentiometer can be determined. In this way, power to the potentiometer and/or controller driving the potentiometer can be limited.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a driving state detection method and apparatus, a driver monitoring system, and a vehicle. The driving state detection method includes: performing head pose detection and eye state detection on a driver image to obtain head pose information and eye state information; and determining detection results of fatigue state and distraction state of the driver according to the head pose information and the eye state information.

Abstract: A communication terminal is provided, the communication terminal including: a candidate presenting unit that presents candidates of a remote driving apparatus user who is to remotely drive a vehicle; a request information sending unit that sends, to a communication terminal of the remote driving apparatus user selected from the candidates, request information indicating a request for remote driving of the vehicle; a response receiving unit that receives, from the communication terminal of the remote driving apparatus user, an acknowledgement of the request information; and a generation requesting unit that: sends first user identification information identifying a user of the vehicle, and second user identification information identifying the remote driving apparatus user to a server; and requests the server to generate key data for enabling a remote driving apparatus corresponding to the second user identification information to remotely drive the vehicle corresponding to the first user identification inform

Abstract: To enhance safety in vehicle operation. An evaluation device according to the present technology includes a communication unit capable of communicating with a vehicle, and a control unit that performs an evaluation of a state related to sensing of danger by a user on the basis of an electroencephalogram of the user detected by an electroencephalogram sensor, and causes the communication unit to transmit evaluation result information to the vehicle. That is, for example, on the basis of an electroencephalogram of a user such as a driver of a vehicle, evaluation of a state related to sensing of danger such as whether or not the user has sensed a danger is performed, and evaluation result information is transmitted to the vehicle side.

Abstract: A method for managing power during communication with an implantable medical device, including establishing a communications link, utilizing a power corresponding to a session start power, to initiate a current session between an implantable medical device (IMD) and external device. A telemetry break condition of the communications link is monitored during the current session. The power utilized by the IMD is adjusted between low and high power levels, during the current session based on the telemetry break condition. The number of sessions is counted, including the current session and one or more prior sessions, in which the IMD utilized the higher power level, and a level for the session start power to be utilized to initiate a next session following the current session is adaptively learned based on the counting of the number of sessions.

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein includes a navigation system for a visually impaired person. The navigation system may include a plurality of fixtures, a plurality of installations, wherein each installation is electronically connected to a fixture, and an electronic device, the electronic device configured to receive auditory or tactile signals from each installation and produce a signal indicative of a fixture location.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include techniques for detecting an acknowledgement from a driver of a vehicle. A driver state and reaction tracking system determines that a detected condition exceeds a threshold hazard potential with the vehicle. The driver state and reaction tracking system detects a gesture, by a driver, associated with the detected condition. The driver state and reaction tracking system, in response to detecting the gesture, reduces an urgency level for alerting the driver of the detected condition to generate a reduced urgency level. The driver state and reaction tracking system determines whether to issue an alert to the driver based on the reduced urgency level. The driver state and reaction tracking system may transmit an acknowledgement to other systems associated with pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, semiautonomous vehicles, manually driven vehicles and/or the like.

Abstract: A head guard is provided. The head guard includes one or more sensors as part of an sensory input and communications system. The head guard wirelessly communicates data to remote computing devices for intelligent data collection.

Abstract: A health advisory alert system for a vehicle is presented. A controller may determine whether a vehicle occupant is preparing to exit the vehicle. Upon determination that the vehicle occupant is preparing to exit the vehicle, the controller may determine a location of the vehicle, determine a health advisory metric based on the location of the vehicle, and determine whether personal protective equipment should be worn based on the health advisory metric. Upon determination that personal protective equipment should be worn, the controller may output a notification to the vehicle occupant indicating that personal protective equipment should be worn.

Abstract: A power tool tracking clip includes a wireless beacon transmitter having a memory that stores an identifier and a transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the identifier. A clip body member has a beacon receptacle, and the wireless beacon transmitter is positioned within the beacon receptacle. A first arm member is coupled to a first end of the clip body and has a first inner surface configured to engage a power tool. A second arm member is coupled to a second end of the clip body and has a second inner surface configured to engage the power tool. A mounting feature on the first arm member aligns with a corresponding mounting feature on a corresponding outer wall of the power tool when the power tool tracking clip is mated to the power tool.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device. The electronic device comprises: a display; a storage unit for storing an application for integrally controlling a plurality of speakers operating on the basis of different wireless solutions; and a processor for driving the application according to a preset event. The application is capable of providing, through the display, a list containing identification information for the plurality of speakers, and providing, through the display, a UI screen including a function which is commonly provided to the different wireless solutions when one of the plurality of speakers is selected.

Abstract: An electronic device that selectively provides a recommendation is described. During operation, the electronic device may acquire, using one or more sensors, a measurement within an environment that is external to the electronic device, where the measurement provides information associated with a person located in a driver's position or seat in a vehicle, and the measurement includes a non-contact measurement. Then, the electronic device may assess situational awareness of the person based at least in part on the measurement. Moreover, the electronic device may receive a request associated with a partial or fully autonomous vehicle application to transition to manual control of the vehicle. In response to the request, the electronic device may selectively provide the recommendation to the partial or fully autonomous vehicle application to transition to manual control of the vehicle based at least in part on the situational awareness.

Abstract: A traffic regulation system and method which combines energy harvesting from the movement of a plurality of vehicles on a roadway with wireless directional power beam transmission using the harvested energy to encourage compliance with traffic regulations. Electric power is generated from the movement of the moving vehicles by using a wind turbine to harvest wind energy from the movement of vehicles or by piezoelectric plates which harvest compression energy from the weight of the vehicle tires on the road surface. The electric power is transmitted to electric or hybrid vehicles which comply with the traffic regulations. The traffic regulations are one of driving at a posted speed and driving at a safe following distance. A control system adjusts the traffic regulation based on measurements received from a plurality of detectors.

Abstract: The invention discloses a system and method for transmitting an alert from a wearable device to a user network. The wearable device includes a trigger to initiate a situation and a coupling device to couple the trigger to a notification system to notify the situation to a set of persons in the user network. The notification system allows the registration of the user, at least one guardian and the set of persons. The notification system generates a dependability score for each of the set of persons. The notification system also determines the current geo-location of the user, the guardian and the set of persons to determine a first group of trusted persons. The notification system transmits a first message to the first group of trusted persons and the guardian.