Abstract: A set of devices are coupled to a control area network (CAN) bus. At least some of the devices include switchable resistors that can apply a termination resistor to the CAN bus. Identification pins are used to identify devices on the CAN bus, and also to identify which device or devices are at the ends of the CAN bus. If a device is at an end of the CAN bus, the switch of the switchable resistor is set to couple the termination resistor to the CAN bus. Otherwise, the termination resistor is not coupled to the CAN bus.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of generating for an input a corresponding verification output that takes a first value or a second value, where the verification output taking the first value is statistically correlated with an agent output provided by a first computer-implemented agent in response to the input being valid for the input and the verification output taking the second value is statistically correlated with the agent output provided by the first computer-implemented agent in response to the input not being valid for the input.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, system, and computer readable medium comprising executable instructions, to control content of a production plan to be implemented at a performance venue may include, configuring a plurality of a user wireless computing device to execute a user mobile application and performing production content management instructions to perform: first providing production plan information to the user mobile application; first receiving a proposed content control request from the application; first determining a content control decision in relation to said proposed content control request notice of the decision; incorporating a content control action in relation to the production plan; and providing, to the user mobile application, an implementation of the performance plan incorporating the content control action.

Abstract: Fluid cleaning systems for cleaning AV sensors are disclosed herein. An example fluid cleaning system includes a reservoir storing a fluid. The fluid can flow from the reservoir to a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger can transfer heat generated by a part of the AV to the fluid, thereby improving cleaning efficacy. The part may be battery, motor, engine, sensor (e.g., the sensor to be cleaned with the fluid or another sensor), etc. The heat may be an unintended product of an operation of the part. The heat exchanger can use the heat to warm up the fluid and cool down the part. Additionally or alternatively, the fluid can be heated by another heat exchanger or a heater. The heater can generate heat intended for heating the fluid. The heater may be local to the sensor to be cleaned, e.g., the heater is closer to the sensor than the reservoir.

Abstract: Liquid cleaning systems for cleaning AV sensors are disclosed herein. An example liquid cleaning system includes a reservoir storing a liquid. The liquid can flow from the reservoir to a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger can transfer heat generated by a part of the AV to the liquid, thereby improving cleaning efficacy. The part may be battery, motor, engine, sensor (e.g., the sensor to be cleaned with the liquid or another sensor), etc. The heat may be an unintended product of an operation of the part. The heat exchanger can use the heat to warm up the liquid and cool down the part. Additionally or alternatively, the liquid can be heated by another heat exchanger or a heater. The heater can generate heat intended for heating the liquid. The heater may be local to the sensor to be cleaned, e.g., the heater is closer to the sensor than the reservoir.

Abstract: A system and method for collecting and processing sensor data for facilitating and/or enabling autonomous, semi-autonomous, and remote operation of a vehicle, including: collecting surroundings at one or more sensors, and determining properties of the surroundings of the vehicle and/or the behavior of the vehicle based on the surroundings data at a computing system.

Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to features that facilitate the automatic cleaning of optical sensors and in particular Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensors used in autonomous vehicle deployments. In some aspects, the disclosed technology includes a sensor cleaning apparatus having a housing, wherein the housing is configured to be rotatably coupled to an optical sensor, a wiper blade coupled to the housing, wherein the wiper blade is disposed at a downward angle relative to a top-surface of the optical sensor, and one or more nozzles disposed within the wiper blade, wherein the nozzles are configured to apply compressed gas to a surface of the optical sensor.

Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to features that facilitate the automatic cleaning of optical sensors and in particular Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensors used in autonomous vehicle deployments. In some aspects, the disclosed technology includes a sensor cleaning apparatus having a housing, wherein the housing is configured to be rotatably coupled to an optical sensor, a wiper blade coupled to the housing, wherein the wiper blade is disposed at a downward angle relative to a top-surface of the optical sensor, and one or more nozzles disposed within the wiper blade, wherein the nozzles are configured to apply compressed gas to a surface of the optical sensor.

Abstract: A system and method for collecting and processing sensor data for facilitating and/or enabling autonomous, semi-autonomous, and remote operation of a vehicle, including: collecting surroundings at one or more sensors, and determining properties of the surroundings of the vehicle and/or the behavior of the vehicle based on the surroundings data at a computing system.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for implementing a self-cleaning sensor apparatus. In some examples, the self-cleaning sensor apparatus can include an optical sensor; an actuator system to rotate a rotary joint of the self-cleaning sensor apparatus; a manifold directly or indirectly coupled to the rotary joint, the manifold being configured to rotate in response to a rotation of the rotary joint, and wherein the manifold is disposed at an angle relative to a top or bottom surface of the optical sensor; and one or more nozzles disposed within the manifold, the one or more nozzles being configured to spray compressed air on an exterior surface of the optical sensor, the exterior surface including a surface of a lens of the optical sensor and/or a surface configured to send and receive optical signals associated with the optical sensor.

Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to features that facilitate the automatic cleaning of optical sensors and in particular Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensors used in autonomous vehicle deployments. In some aspects, the disclosed technology includes a sensor cleaning apparatus having a housing, wherein the housing is configured to be rotatably coupled to an optical sensor, a wiper blade coupled to the housing, wherein the wiper blade is disposed at a downward angle relative to a top-surface of the optical sensor, and one or more nozzles disposed within the wiper blade, wherein the nozzles are configured to apply compressed gas to a surface of the optical sensor.

Abstract: A system and method for collecting and processing sensor data for facilitating and/or enabling autonomous, semi-autonomous, and remote operation of a vehicle, including: collecting surroundings at one or more sensors, and determining properties of the surroundings of the vehicle and/or the behavior of the vehicle based on the surroundings data at a computing system.

Abstract: A system and method for collecting and processing sensor data for facilitating and/or enabling autonomous, semi-autonomous, and remote operation of a vehicle, including: collecting surroundings at one or more sensors, and determining properties of the surroundings of the vehicle and/or the behavior of the vehicle based on the surroundings data at a computing system.

Abstract: As system for vehicle braking includes: a pedal actuated valve, including a first vent outlet in fluid communication with a fluid sink, a first supply inlet in fluid communication with a fluid source, and a first delivery outlet in fluid communication with a load; an electronically controlled valve in parallel with the pedal actuated valve, including a second vent outlet connected to the fluid sink via the first vent outlet, a second supply inlet in fluid communication with the fluid source, and a second delivery outlet in fluid communication with the load; and, a check valve connected between the load and the first delivery outlet downstream of the second vent outlet. A method for vehicle braking includes: operating at least one of the pedal actuated valve and the electronically controlled valve.

Abstract: As system for vehicle braking includes: a pedal actuated valve, including a first vent outlet in fluid communication with a fluid sink, a first supply inlet in fluid communication with a fluid source, and a first delivery outlet in fluid communication with a load; an electronically controlled valve in parallel with the pedal actuated valve, including a second vent outlet connected to the fluid sink via the first vent outlet, a second supply inlet in fluid communication with the fluid source, and a second delivery outlet in fluid communication with the load; and, a check valve connected between the load and the first delivery outlet downstream of the second vent outlet. A method for vehicle braking includes: operating at least one of the pedal actuated valve and the electronically controlled valve.

Abstract: As system for vehicle braking includes: a pedal actuated valve, including a first vent outlet in fluid communication with a fluid sink, a first supply inlet in fluid communication with a fluid source, and a first delivery outlet in fluid communication with a load; an electronically controlled valve in parallel with the pedal actuated valve, including a second vent outlet connected to the fluid sink via the first vent outlet, a second supply inlet in fluid communication with the fluid source, and a second delivery outlet in fluid communication with the load; and, a check valve connected between the load and the first delivery outlet downstream of the second vent outlet. A method for vehicle braking includes: operating at least one of the pedal actuated valve and the electronically controlled valve.

Abstract: A system and method for collecting and processing sensor data for facilitating and/or enabling autonomous, semi-autonomous, and remote operation of a vehicle, including: collecting surroundings at one or more sensors, and determining properties of the surroundings of the vehicle and/or the behavior of the vehicle based on the surroundings data at a computing system.

Abstract: A system and method for collecting and processing sensor data for facilitating and/or enabling autonomous, semi-autonomous, and remote operation of a vehicle, including: collecting surroundings at one or more sensors, and determining properties of the surroundings of the vehicle and/or the behavior of the vehicle based on the surroundings data at a computing system.

Abstract: A system and method for collecting and processing sensor data for facilitating and/or enabling autonomous, semi-autonomous, and remote operation of a vehicle, including: collecting surroundings at one or more sensors, and determining properties of the surroundings of the vehicle and/or the behavior of the vehicle based on the surroundings data at a computing system.