Abstract: A cascode transistor device includes a semiconductor substrate, and a first and a second compound semiconductor transistors. The first compound semiconductor transistor includes a first n-type doping layer, a first p-type doping layer and a second n-type doping layer sequentially disposed on the semiconductor substrate. The second compound semiconductor transistor includes a third n-type doping layer, a second p-type doping layer and a fourth n-type doping layer sequentially disposed on the second n-type doping layer. Each of these doping layers is formed with an exposed metal contact. The exposed metal contact on the second n-type doping layer is electrically connected to the exposed metal contact on the third n-type doping layer.

Abstract: A speaker module includes a bracket, a plurality of first cushion members, a speaker and a plurality of second cushion members. The bracket includes a plurality of first pillars. Each of the first cushion members is disposed on one of the first pillars. The speaker is connected to the first cushion members. The second cushion members are connected to a periphery of the bracket.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to manage the temperature of a sensor module is provided. The apparatus includes a vehicle, a sensor module disposed on top of the vehicle, a solar panel disposed on top of the sensor module, and a gap between the sensor module and solar panel, the gap configured to direct airflow from a front of the vehicle to exit behind the sensor module or the solar panel, the airflow functioning to cool the sensor module or the solar panel.

Abstract: According to aspects of the present disclosure, a vehicle includes a braking system, at least one controller, and at least one memory. The braking system includes a brake fluid therein and a brake pedal. The at least one memory stores instructions that, when executed by the at least one controller, are configured to: determine, via a boiling-point module, a boiling point of a brake fluid within a braking system of a vehicle; determine, via a fluidic-properties module, fluidic properties of the brake fluid; determine, via a corrosion-inhibitor module, an amount of corrosion inhibitors within the brake fluid; determine, via a reserve-alkalinity module, a reserve alkalinity of the brake fluid; estimate, a brake-fluid life module, a remaining effective life of the brake fluid using the boiling point, the fluidic properties, the amount of corrosion inhibitors, and the reserve alkalinity; and adjust a response curve of the braking system.

Abstract: Aspects relating to a mid-frame member (100) and methods of forming the mid-frame member (100) are described. In an example, the mid-frame member (100) includes a first planar component (102) having a plurality of first trapezoid-shaped grooves (106) and formed of a first metal. The mid-frame member (100) also includes a second planar component (104) having a plurality of second trapezoid-shaped grooves (108) and formed of a second metal. A crest between adjacent second trapezoid-shaped grooves (108) cooperates with a first trapezoid-shaped groove to form dovetail joints between the first planar component (102) and the second planar component (104).

Abstract: A brake temperature monitoring system configured to monitor at least one of a rotor and hydraulic fluid of a brake mechanism for a vehicle. The system including a controller including a processor and an electronic storage medium, a vehicle velocity sensor, an ambient temperature sensor, and a pre-programmed module. The vehicle velocity sensor is configured to output a velocity signal to the processor. The ambient temperature sensor is configured to output an ambient temperature signal to the processor. The model is pre-programmed into the electronic storage medium, and is adapted to estimate the temperature of at least one of the rotor and the hydraulic fluid. The estimation is based on an ambient air temperature, and a pre-established relationship between a conductive heat transfer factor and a convective heat transfer factor. The convective heat transfer factor is a function of vehicle velocity.

Abstract: A control method for communicating with an external device includes the steps of: when the external device is coupled to a connector, receiving a device existence voltage from the external device; generating a first control signal and a second control signal according to the device existence voltage; coupling a first voltage source or a second voltage source to the connector according to the first control signal, such that a first voltage of the first voltage source or a second voltage of the second voltage source is used as a supply voltage of the external device; and coupling a third voltage source or a fourth voltage source to an output node according to the second control signal, such that a third voltage of the third voltage source or a fourth voltage of the fourth voltage source is used as a tunable output voltage at the output node.

Abstract: A thermal management device for dissipating heat from an electrical component includes a volume of working fluid configured to change from a liquid state to a vapor state in response to being heated by the electrical component. The thermal management device also includes a working fluid chamber configured to move the working fluid. The working fluid chamber includes an impermeable outer portion and a porous inner portion integrally formed with and connected to the impermeable outer portion. The inner portion is configured to move the working fluid when in the liquid state toward the electrical component. The impermeable outer portion is made of a first material and the porous inner portion is made of a second material. The first material is different from the second material.

Abstract: Systems and method are provided for collaboration between autonomous vehicles. In one embodiment, a processor-implemented method for coordinating travel between multiple autonomous vehicles is provided. The method includes sending a collaboration request to one or more vehicles in an area to form a group to perform a mission, receiving an acceptance of the collaboration request to join the group wherein the group includes a plurality of vehicles, cooperating in assigning leading functions for the group to one or more of the plurality of vehicles in the group, cooperating in mission negotiations for the group, cooperating in determining a formation for the group, and cooperating in generating a trajectory for the group. The vehicles in the group are operated in accordance with the determined formation and generated trajectory.

Abstract: A control method for communicating with an external device includes the steps of: when the external device is coupled to a connector, receiving a device existence voltage from the external device; generating a first control signal and a second control signal according to the device existence voltage; coupling a first voltage source or a second voltage source to the connector according to the first control signal, such that a first voltage of the first voltage source or a second voltage of the second voltage source is used as a supply voltage of the external device; and coupling a third voltage source or a fourth voltage source to an output node according to the second control signal, such that a third voltage of the third voltage source or a fourth voltage of the fourth voltage source is used as a tunable output voltage at the output node.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel assembly includes a vehicle wheel including a wheel body having a center. The vehicle wheel defines a plurality of openings arranged annularly around the center of the wheel body. The vehicle wheel assembly further includes a self-deployed wheel shutter system coupled to the vehicle wheel. The self-deployed wheel shutter system includes a hub plate, an annular rim disposed around the hub plate, and a plurality of shutter flaps. The shutter flaps are movable relative the vehicle wheel between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position, the shutter flaps cover the openings of the vehicle wheel to preclude air from flowing through the vehicle wheel. When the plurality of shutter flaps are in the retracted position, the openings are exposed, allowing the air to flow through the openings of the vehicle wheel.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for radiant heating by PTC radiant patches. A radiant heating system for warming an occupant of an enclosed space includes patches to radiate heat into the enclosed space toward the occupant. A power supply supplies electric power to the patches. A controller controls the electric power supplied to the patches based on a temperature in the enclosed space and locations of the patches within the enclosed space.

Abstract: An electronic device for communicating with an external device includes a connector, a controller, a first switch element, a second switch element, a first voltage source, a second voltage source, a third voltage source, and a fourth voltage source. When the external device is coupled to the connector, the connector receives a device existence voltage from the external device. The controller generates a first control signal and a second control signal according to the device existence voltage. The first switch element couples the first voltage source or the second voltage source to the connector according to the first control signal. The second switch element couples the third voltage source or the fourth voltage source to an output node according to the second control signal.

Abstract: An electronic device for communicating with an external device includes a connector, a controller, a first switch element, a second switch element, a first voltage source, a second voltage source, a third voltage source, and a fourth voltage source. When the external device is coupled to the connector, the connector receives a device existence voltage from the external device. The controller generates a first control signal and a second control signal according to the device existence voltage. The first switch element couples the first voltage source or the second voltage source to the connector according to the first control signal. The second switch element couples the third voltage source or the fourth voltage source to an output node according to the second control signal.

Abstract: A protective device for a cable in the form of a plurality of interconnected links forming a chain. At least one of the links comprises a retaining element, which may be a C-shaped or an L-shaped element which completes the formation of an enclosed void into which a cable can be inserted for protection. Each link preferably includes two opposed sidewalls connected by a bottom wall and the C-shaped or L-shaped element. When the retaining member is the L-shaped element, the L-shaped element is hingedly connected to one of the opposed sidewalls.

Abstract: An LED lamp and a component, a heat dissipating base and an LED wireless dimming system thereof are provided. The LED lamp component comprises a heat dissipating base, a light emitting module and a lens, the heat dissipating base has a bearing surface and a back surface opposite to the bearing surface, the bearing surface is provided with a first recessed section therein, the back surface is provided with heat dissipating structures; the heat dissipating base further comprises a first joint portion; the light emitting module is disposed in the first recessed section, and the lens covering the light emitting module.

Abstract: A speaker module includes a bracket, a plurality of first cushion members, a speaker and a plurality of second cushion members. The bracket includes a plurality of first pillars. Each of the first cushion members is disposed on one of the first pillars. The speaker is connected to the first cushion members. The second cushion members are connected to a periphery of the bracket.

Abstract: A vehicle braking system including a brake pedal in communication with a wheel brake, a brake actuation system, a braking system controller, an on-board driver communication system, and a controller is described. Parameters associated with a braking request, a brake actuation command and vehicle operation are monitored during each braking event, and segmented the into parameters associated with a static portion of the braking event and parameters associated with a dynamic portion of each braking event, evaluate the parameters associated with the static portion of the braking event and evaluate the parameters associated with the dynamic portion of the braking event, and assess a state of health of the braking system based upon the evaluation of the parameters. The assessment of the state of health of the braking system is communicated to a vehicle driver via the on-board driver communication system.

Abstract: A method of controlling an anti-snoring device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of capturing sound data within a period of time, sampling the sound data continuously, extracting multiple sound characteristic sections arising periodically from the sound data, and activating the anti-snoring device to stop snoring when the repeated occurrence count of the sound characteristic sections reach a threshold value.

Abstract: The present invention provides a touch circuit, which comprises a detection circuit and an emulation circuit. The detection circuit detects a detection signal; the emulation circuit includes a reference load and receives a signal. The emulation circuit generates an emulation signal according to the reference load and the signal. The touch circuit outputs a touch signal according to the detection signal and the emulation signal.