Abstract: Described embodiments include a system and method. A system includes a first and second digital imaging devices. Each digital imaging device is configured to capture digital images of a surface traveled by a vehicle. A digital image correlator is configured to (i) correlate a first digital image of the surface captured by a first digital imaging device at a first time and a second digital image of the surface captured by a second digital imaging device at a subsequent second time, and (ii) determine a correlation vector. The first and second imaging devices are separated by a known distance. A kinematics circuit is configured to determine in response to the correlation vector an incremental translation and rotation of the vehicle. The system includes a navigation circuit configured to combine at least two instances of the incremental translation and rotation into data indicative of travel by the vehicle.

Abstract: A seeding machine includes a main frame, and a row unit coupled to the main frame. The row unit has a row unit frame, a gauge wheel coupled to the row unit frame, and a furrow opener coupled to the row unit frame, the furrow opener having a stationary or rotating surface that contacts and moves soil. The row unit also includes a furrow closer, the furrow closer having a stationary or rotating surface that contacts and presses soil. The seeding machine also includes a downforce adjustment system for adjusting an amount of downforce applied to the row unit, the downforce adjustment system including a moisture sensor, a controller configured to receive a signal from the moisture sensor, and an actuator configured to change the amount of downforce applied to the row unit based on the signal received by the controller.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to detecting and responding to objects in a vehicle's environment. For example, an object may be identified in a vehicle's environment, the object having a heading and location. A set of possible actions for the object may be generated using map information describing the vehicle's environment and the heading and location of the object. A set of possible future trajectories of the object may be generated based on the set of possible actions. A likelihood value of each trajectory of the set of possible future trajectories may be determined based on contextual information including a status of the detected object. A final future trajectory is determined based on the determined likelihood value for each trajectory of the set of possible future trajectories. The vehicle is then maneuvered in order to avoid the final future trajectory and the object.

Abstract: The authentication unit stores information for causing the outboard motor control unit to permit an engine start in order to enable setting of an unlock state in which the engine start is permitted without authentication of ID information of an electronic key and a child lock state in which the engine start is permitted by performing a predetermined release operation without necessity of authenticating the ID information of the electric key.

Abstract: A system for controlling an operation of a machine is provided. The system includes a controller to communicate with a positioning module disposed on the machine and a sensor module associated with the implement. The controller determines a start location and an end location of the operation, and determines an operating path therebetween. Further, the controller engages the implement with a work surface and moves the machine from the start location. The controller further determines an interrupted location of the machine based on the positioning module and a load acting on the implement. The controller further resumes the operation of the machine from the interrupted location if a first distance between the interrupted location and the start location is greater than a first threshold distance and a second distance between the interrupted location and the end location is greater than a second threshold distance.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for brake actuator operation sensor error compensation. In various embodiments, a system for brake actuator operation sensor error compensation determines the existence of potential sensor errors and compensates for the effects of such errors.

Abstract: Consumption information associated with a user consuming video segments may be obtained. The consumption information may define user engagement during a video segment and/or user response to the video segment. Sets of flight control settings associated with capture of the video segments may be obtained. The flight control settings may define aspects of a flight control subsystem for the unmanned aerial vehicle and/or a sensor control subsystem for the unmanned aerial vehicle. The preferences for the flight control settings of the unmanned aerial vehicle may be determined based upon the first set and the second set of flight control settings. Instructions may be transmitted to the unmanned aerial vehicle. The instructions may include the determined preferences for the flight control settings and being configured to cause the unmanned aerial vehicle to adjust the flight control settings to the determined preferences.

Abstract: In the case of a method for operating a brake system in a vehicle, preferably a service brake system, in particular in a motor vehicle, it is first established whether the vehicle is stationary. If it is established that the vehicle is stationary, it is thereafter detected that the actuating member is actuated by the driver in order to leave the vehicle in the stationary condition. If it is established that the actuating member is actuated while the vehicle is stationary, a signal is generated at least to initiate the temporary under-supply of service brake medium to the operating members.

Abstract: The Canine Handler Operations Positioning System (the Inventors) taught by the present invention consists of one or more dog-worn sensor, one or more handler's shoe-worn sensor, and algorithms for maintaining localization of units of canines and handlers traveling in GPS and GPS-denied areas. The present invention adapts the localization algorithms from the human-based system to dogs, increase performance, reduce SWAP, and further refine the system based on user feedback. The human worn system is modified for the human handler for maximum operational practicality in regard to batteries, size, and interoperability to a radio. The Canine Handler Operations Positioning System (the Inventors) focuses on developing the dog-worn positioning system, modifying the handler's positioning sensor if needed, and integrating the system with an OCU. The complete the Inventors system would provide a positioning solution for both the dog(s) and handler(s).

Abstract: Provided is a vessel monitoring method of a vessel monitoring system, which includes receiving first vessel information from an automatic identification system message output from a vessel, receiving second vessel information on the vessel from a port management information system, selecting a vessel tracking parameter on a basis of the first vessel information and the second vessel information, and tracking the vessel by using a tacking algorithm corresponding to the vessel tracking parameter.

Abstract: An electromagnetic damper includes a torque detection unit that detects a torsional torque of an output shaft of an electric motor or a torsional torque of a transmission shaft, which transmits an external vibration to the electric motor, and a control device that controls the electric motor. The control device controls the electric motor so as to cancel the torsional torque detected by the torque detection unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for performing an at least semi-autonomous parking process of a motor vehicle (1) in a garage (16), wherein the garage (16) is detected and a current position of the motor vehicle (1) relative to the garage (16) is determined by means of a parking assistance system (2) of the motor vehicle (1), and wherein following detection of the garage (16) the at least semi-autonomous parking process is carried out depending on the current position of the motor vehicle (1) relative to the garage (16), wherein an image of the garage (16) is recorded by means of a camera (8, 10, 11, 12) of the parking assistance system (2) and the detection of the garage (16) comprises subjecting the image to pattern recognition regarding the garage entrance (17) by means of an image processor (6) of the parking assistance system (2) and identifying the garage (16) by means of the pattern recognition.

Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle driving may include determining whether a vehicle is driving at a fixed speed, recording, including detecting a change in a vehicle speed or a state change of a vehicle speed change device while driving and storing a change pattern when the vehicle is driving at the fixed speed, determining a driver's driving intention based on the detected change pattern, and controlling the driving state of the vehicle depending on the determined driving intention.

Abstract: A travel assist system, a travel assist method, and a computer program that prevent frequent corrections of a travel plan due to variations in congestion information are provided. Congestion information is acquired from a VICS center. The current state of a vehicle is acquired. It is determined whether or not the congestion status of an expected travel route for the vehicle has been varied from the congestion information using a criterion based on the state of the vehicle. In the case where it is determined that the congestion status of the expected travel route has been varied, the travel plan 48 is corrected using the congestion status after the variation.

Abstract: A method for determining a reference position as the basis for a starting position for an inertial navigation system which is designed to determine the location of a vehicle on the basis of the starting position and a change in the relative position of the vehicle, the method including the steps of: detecting an ambient condition around the vehicle, determining a position of the vehicle at the location of the detected ambient condition, and assigning the determined position to the detected ambient condition as a reference position.

Abstract: A sensor device (120) for determining a steering angle (?) of a vehicle. The sensor device (120) is, or can be, fitted separately and/or retrofitted on a steering wheel (102) of the vehicle. The sensor device (120) comprises an accelerometer for the detection of an acceleration relative to at least two axes (gx, gy). The accelerometer is designed to emit a sensor signal that represents the detected acceleration in order to determine the steering angle (?).

Abstract: A control system for electric vehicle is provided. The control system is applied to an electric vehicle (Ve) having a motor (2, 3) and an electric oil pump (19) driven by a pumping motor (20). The control system is configured to activate the electric oil pump (19) with a predetermined duty cycle when a main switch is turned on to bring the vehicle (Ve) into a ready-on state where the vehicle (Ve) is ready to travel.

Abstract: Disclosed are a hybrid power system of a vehicle and a control method therefor. The hybrid power system of a vehicle comprises: an engine; a dual-clutch automatic transmission comprising an ISG motor; a first power unit and a second power unit; a power battery, the power battery being connected to the ISG motor by the first power unit; a power battery manager, the power battery manager being connected to the power battery and used to test an SOC of the power battery; a rear wheel drive motor, the rear wheel drive motor being connected to the power battery by the second power unit, and the rear wheel drive motor being connected to a rear speed reducer of the vehicle; and a vehicle controller, the vehicle controller being connected to the power battery manager, and the vehicle controller controlling the vehicle to enter a corresponding operating mode according to the SOC and drive required torque WTD at a wheel of the vehicle.

Abstract: A device for opening and closing according to the invention relates to an aircraft door (2) hinged around an axis (6) substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis the aircraft comprising a motorized mechanism and a driving system combined with a control device comprising a system for acquisition of the angular position of the door (2) relative to the structure (4) the aircraft, where said angular position acquisition system for the door comprises at least one inclinometer (20) combined with the door (2).

Abstract: Arrangements related to operating an autonomous vehicle in view-obstructed environments are described. At least a portion of an external environment of the autonomous vehicle can be sensed to detect one or more objects located therein. An occupant viewable area of the external environment can be determined. It can be determined whether one or more of the detected one or more objects is located outside of the determined occupant viewable area. Responsive to determining that a detected object is located outside of the determined occupant viewable area, one or more actions can be taken. For instance, the action can include presenting an alert within the autonomous vehicle. Alternatively or in addition, the action can include causing a current driving action of the autonomous vehicle to be modified.