Abstract: A vehicle may include an integrated connector system. The vehicle includes a body having an outer surface and a plurality of attachment ports arranged on the outer surface. The attachments ports include a recess that extends below the surrounding outer surface. Each attachment port is configured to receive and engage with an attachment plug of an accessory. In some embodiments, there are different types of attachment ports, configured to engage with respective types of attachment plugs. Various accessories may be engaged with the attachment ports, allowing a range of items and equipment to be secured to the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for improved heat discharge may include sensing a temperature value of a battery circuit; activating a heat dissipation element within the battery circuit when the temperature value reaches a threshold; discharging heat from the battery circuit via the activated heat dissipation element; and deactivating the heat dissipation element when the temperature value falls below the threshold.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a host renderer for artificial reality system(s) that provides dynamic rendering for application(s). Implementation of the host renderer decouple rendering of content from content source(s) to improve compatibility, extensibility, processing efficiency, and other aspects of content rendering. An artificial reality application can generate a scene graph with scene components, or renderable/drawable elements of the scene graph. The host renderer is configured to receive an encoded version of the artificial reality application's scene graph and issue processor rendering calls to render the drawable/renderable components of the scene graph. The host renderer abstracts the hardware level rendering calls and provides the artificial reality application access to hardware rendering via the host renderer. Implementations of the host renderer can perform rendering optimizations and issue a diverse set of processor rendering calls to diverse hardware.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a host renderer for artificial reality system(s) that provides dynamic rendering for application(s). Implementation of the host renderer decouple rendering of content from content source(s) to improve compatibility, extensibility, processing efficiency, and other aspects of content rendering. An artificial reality application can generate a scene graph with scene components, or renderable/drawable elements of the scene graph. The host renderer is configured to receive an encoded version of the artificial reality application's scene graph and issue processor rendering calls to render the drawable/renderable components of the scene graph. The host renderer abstracts the hardware level rendering calls and provides the artificial reality application access to hardware rendering via the host renderer. Implementations of the host renderer can perform rendering optimizations and issue a diverse set of processor rendering calls to diverse hardware.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a host renderer for artificial reality system(s) that provides dynamic rendering for application(s). Implementation of the host renderer decouple rendering of content from content source(s) to improve compatibility, extensibility, processing efficiency, and other aspects of content rendering. An artificial reality application can generate a scene graph with scene components, or renderable/drawable elements of the scene graph. The host renderer is configured to receive an encoded version of the artificial reality application's scene graph and issue processor rendering calls to render the drawable/renderable components of the scene graph. The host renderer abstracts the hardware level rendering calls and provides the artificial reality application access to hardware rendering via the host renderer. Implementations of the host renderer can perform rendering optimizations and issue a diverse set of processor rendering calls to diverse hardware.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a host renderer for artificial reality system(s) that provides dynamic rendering for application(s). Implementation of the host renderer decouple rendering of content from content source(s) to improve compatibility, extensibility, processing efficiency, and other aspects of content rendering. An artificial reality application can generate a scene graph with scene components, or renderable/drawable elements of the scene graph. The host renderer is configured to receive an encoded version of the artificial reality application's scene graph and issue processor rendering calls to render the drawable/renderable components of the scene graph. The host renderer abstracts the hardware level rendering calls and provides the artificial reality application access to hardware rendering via the host renderer. Implementations of the host renderer can perform rendering optimizations and issue a diverse set of processor rendering calls to diverse hardware.

Abstract: A roof rack system for affixing to a vehicle having a plurality of mounting locations system is provided. The roof rack system comprises a crossbar assembly comprising: an axis of motion, e.g., translational motion; an internal structure; a first section; a second section; a third section; a first end mount; and a second end mount. The first and second sections are configured to translate, in opposite directions, along the axis of motion relative to the internal structure. The internal structure is configured to cause the third section to be centered between the first and second sections as the first and second sections translate. The first and second end mounts are coupled to respective outboard portions of the first and second sections. The first and second end mounts are configured to mount to respective first and second mounting locations, e.g., mounting locations of the vehicle.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to an integration framework for two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) elements in an artificial reality (XR) environment. The 2D and 3D integration framework can implement a two-layered application programming interface (API) system, where a developer can use a declarative API to define nodes by executing pre-defined functions, and an imperative API defines to define node by specifying one or more functions for those nodes. The framework can traverse a component tree of such nodes to extract and add the 2D elements onto a 2D panel in a first pass. In a second pass, the framework can extract the 3D elements, and determine how the 2D and 3D elements translate into a 3D world view. Based on this determination, the framework can draw selected 2D and 3D elements into the 3D world view, which can be rendered in the XR environment on an XR device.

Abstract: A roof rack system is provided for affixing to a vehicle having a plurality of mounting locations. The roof rack system comprises a crossbar comprising a first end and a second end. The crossbar is configured to allow mounting of equipment. The roof rack system further comprises a first stanchion coupled to the first end of the crossbar by a first swivel joint. The roof rack system further comprises a second stanchion coupled to the second end of the crossbar by a second swivel joint. The first and second stanchions are configured to mount to respective mounting locations of the plurality of mounting locations.

Abstract: Vehicle tailgate assembly that includes a sill flap and tailgate, where the sill flap has rollers that contact the tailgate while the sill flap and tailgate are opened or closed. The sill flap thus maintains rolling contact with the tailgate during opening and closing operations. In embodiments of the disclosure, the tailgate opens to leave a gap between the edge of the vehicle bed and the edge of the tailgate, and the sill flap is pivoted into this gap. While being pivoted into this open position, the sill flap rollers rotatably contact the tailgate, so that the sill flap maintains rolling contact with the tailgate rather than frictional contact therewith. This prevents damage to the sill flap and tailgate when opened and closed.

Abstract: An illustrative embodiment includes a latch rotatably mounted on a support bracket and including first and second flanges that define therebetween a notch configured to receive a striker bar. The latch is rotatable into a closed position with the striker bar received in the notch responsive to the first flange being moved against the striker bar. A pawl having an inner edge and a cam edge is rotatably mounted on the support bracket. An outer side of the first flange is configured to engage the inner edge to hold the pawl in an unlocked position responsive to the latch being in an open position. The pawl is configured to rotate and the cam edge is configured to move against the first side of the first flange to hold the latch in the closed position responsive to the latch rotating past the inner edge of the pawl.

Abstract: Vehicle tailgate assembly that includes a sill flap and tailgate, where the sill flap has rollers that contact the tailgate while the sill flap and tailgate are opened or closed. The sill flap thus maintains rolling contact with the tailgate during opening and closing operations. In embodiments of the disclosure, the tailgate opens to leave a gap between the edge of the vehicle bed and the edge of the tailgate, and the sill flap is pivoted into this gap. While being pivoted into this open position, the sill flap rollers rotatably contact the tailgate, so that the sill flap maintains rolling contact with the tailgate rather than frictional contact therewith. This prevents damage to the sill flap and tailgate when opened and closed.

Abstract: Vehicle tailgate assembly that includes a sill flap and tailgate, where the sill flap has rollers that contact the tailgate while the sill flap and tailgate are opened or closed. The sill flap thus maintains rolling contact with the tailgate during opening and closing operations. In embodiments of the disclosure, the tailgate opens to leave a gap between the edge of the vehicle bed and the edge of the tailgate, and the sill flap is pivoted into this gap. While being pivoted into this open position, the sill flap rollers rotatably contact the tailgate, so that the sill flap maintains rolling contact with the tailgate rather than frictional contact therewith. This prevents damage to the sill flap and tailgate when opened and closed.

Abstract: A roof rack system is provided for affixing to a vehicle having a plurality of mounting locations. The roof rack system comprises a crossbar comprising a first end and a second end. The crossbar is configured to allow mounting of equipment. The roof rack system further comprises a first stanchion coupled to the first end of the crossbar by a first swivel joint. The roof rack system further comprises a second stanchion coupled to the second end of the crossbar by a second swivel joint. The first and second stanchions are configured to mount to respective mounting locations of the plurality of mounting locations.

Abstract: An illustrative embodiment includes a latch rotatably mounted on a support bracket and including first and second flanges that define therebetween a notch configured to receive a striker bar. The latch is rotatable into a closed position with the striker bar received in the notch responsive to the first flange being moved against the striker bar. A pawl having an inner edge and a cam edge is rotatably mounted on the support bracket. An outer side of the first flange is configured to engage the inner edge to hold the pawl in an unlocked position responsive to the latch being in an open position. The pawl is configured to rotate and the cam edge is configured to move against the first side of the first flange to hold the latch in the closed position responsive to the latch rotating past the inner edge of the pawl.

Abstract: A roof rack system is provided for affixing to a vehicle having a plurality of mounting locations. The roof rack system comprises a crossbar comprising a first end and a second end. The crossbar is configured to allow mounting of equipment. The roof rack system further comprises a first stanchion coupled to the first end of the crossbar by a first swivel joint. The roof rack system further comprises a second stanchion coupled to the second end of the crossbar by a second swivel joint. The first and second stanchions are configured to mount to respective mounting locations of the plurality of mounting locations.

Abstract: Vehicle tailgate assembly that includes a sill flap and tailgate, where the sill flap has rollers that contact the tailgate while the sill flap and tailgate are opened or closed. The sill flap thus maintains rolling contact with the tailgate during opening and closing operations. In embodiments of the disclosure, the tailgate opens to leave a gap between the edge of the vehicle bed and the edge of the tailgate, and the sill flap is pivoted into this gap. While being pivoted into this open position, the sill flap rollers rotatably contact the tailgate, so that the sill flap maintains rolling contact with the tailgate rather than frictional contact therewith. This prevents damage to the sill flap and tailgate when opened and closed.

Abstract: A vehicle may include an integrated connector system. The vehicle includes a body having an outer surface and a plurality of attachment ports arranged on the outer surface. The attachments ports include a recess that extends below the surrounding outer surface. Each attachment port is configured to receive and engage with an attachment plug of an accessory. In some embodiments, there are different types of attachment ports, configured to engage with respective types of attachment plugs. Various accessories may be engaged with the attachment ports, allowing a range of items and equipment to be secured to the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle may include an integrated connector system. The vehicle includes a body having an outer surface and a plurality of attachment ports arranged on the outer surface. The attachments ports include a recess that extends below the surrounding outer surface. Each attachment port is configured to receive and engage with an attachment plug of an accessory. In some embodiments, there are different types of attachment ports, configured to engage with respective types of attachment plugs. Various accessories may be engaged with the attachment ports, allowing a range of items and equipment to be secured to the vehicle.

Abstract: A roof rack system for affixing to a vehicle having a plurality of mounting locations system is provided. The roof rack system comprises a crossbar assembly comprising: an axis of motion, e.g., translational motion; an internal structure; a first section; a second section; a third section; a first end mount; and a second end mount. The first and second sections are configured to translate, in opposite directions, along the axis of motion relative to the internal structure. The internal structure is configured to cause the third section to be centered between the first and second sections as the first and second sections translate. The first and second end mounts are coupled to respective outboard portions of the first and second sections. The first and second end mounts are configured to mount to respective first and second mounting locations, e.g., mounting locations of the vehicle.