Abstract: The disclosure provides features for improved processing of optical data by identifying and characterizing stationary and transient signals in the electrical data representing the data collected from an optical sensor of an optical measurement system. In one example, an optical measurement system is disclosed that includes: (1) a pixel area of an optical sensor having multiple pixels that store an electrical charge corresponding to a received optical signal, (2) one or more reduced illumination regions that provide signal levels intrinsic to the optical sensor, and (3) one or more processors configured to adjust, during active operation of the system, digital representations of the electrical charges from the pixels of the pixel area using characterizations of the signal levels from the one or more reduced illumination regions.

Abstract: A rear door assembly includes a rear opening and a roof structure having a recessed area. A carrier is movable along a portion of the recessed area between a rearward location to a forward location. A motor is attached to the carrier and the vehicle. The motor is operable to move the carrier relative to the roof structure and the rear opening between the rearward location and the forward location. A rear door has a hinge pivotally supported to the carrier for movement therewith. The rear door is movable between a door closed orientation covering the rear opening, an intermediate orientation partially exposing the rear opening and a door open orientation exposing the rear opening. A linear movement device has a first end attached to the carrier for movement therewith and a second end attached to the rear door at a location spaced apart from the hinge.

Abstract: The disclosure provides features for improved processing of optical data by identifying and characterizing stationary and transient signals in the electrical data representing the data collected from an optical sensor of an optical measurement system. In one example, an optical measurement system is disclosed that includes: (1) a pixel area of an optical sensor having multiple pixels that store an electrical charge corresponding to a received optical signal, (2) one or more reduced illumination regions that provide signal levels intrinsic to the optical sensor, and (3) one or more processors configured to adjust, during active operation of the system, digital representations of the electrical charges from the pixels of the pixel area using characterizations of the signal levels from the one or more reduced illumination regions.

Abstract: A rear door assembly includes a rear opening and a roof structure having a recessed area. A carrier is movable along a portion of the recessed area between a rearward location to a forward location. A motor is attached to the carrier and the vehicle. The motor is operable to move the carrier relative to the roof structure and the rear opening between the rearward location and the forward location. A rear door has a hinge pivotally supported to the carrier for movement therewith. The rear door is movable between a door closed orientation covering the rear opening, an intermediate orientation partially exposing the rear opening and a door open orientation exposing the rear opening. A linear movement device has a first end attached to the carrier for movement therewith and a second end attached to the rear door at a location spaced apart from the hinge.