Abstract: A stand for positioning a mobile device comprises a quick attach mount configured to receive a mobile device and a height-adjustable upright member connected to support the quick attach mount and adjustable to position the quick attach mount within a desired height range for users.

Abstract: An interactive dimmable window system and method includes a dimmable window panel, and a passenger interface coupled to the dimmable window panel. The passenger interface includes a touchscreen that is configured to allow for touch-control of an electronic shade of the dimmable window panel.

Abstract: A stand for positioning a mobile device comprises a quick attach mount configured to receive a mobile device and a height-adjustable upright member connected to support the quick attach mount and adjustable to position the quick attach mount within a desired height range for users.

Abstract: Disclosed are emulator architectures for steer-by-wire (SBW) vehicle systems, methods for making and for using such systems, and programmable control logic for operating emulator test systems. A method is disclosed for operating an emulator test system for motor vehicle SBW systems. The method includes a Central Processing Unit Workstation Controller (CWC) initiating a selected test procedure for the SBW system, and transmitting, to a Motor Controller (MC) of the test system, a target input curve corresponding to the initiated test procedure. The MC responsively commands a Driver Simulator Motor (DSM) to operate at a power input corresponding to the target input curve. An emulator, which is mechanically coupled to the DSM, transmits emulator state data resulting from operating the DSM to a Real-time Operating System (RTOS). The RTOS determines a vehicle response based on the emulator state data using a vehicle dynamics math model corresponding to the SBW system.

Abstract: An interactive dimmable window system and method includes a dimmable window panel, and a passenger interface coupled to the dimmable window panel. The passenger interface includes a touchscreen that is configured to allow for touch-control of an electronic shade of the dimmable window panel.

Abstract: Disclosed are emulator architectures for steer-by-wire (SBW) vehicle systems, methods for making and for using such systems, and programmable control logic for operating emulator test systems. A method is disclosed for operating an emulator test system for motor vehicle SBW systems. The method includes a Central Processing Unit Workstation Controller (CWC) initiating a selected test procedure for the SBW system, and transmitting, to a Motor Controller (MC) of the test system, a target input curve corresponding to the initiated test procedure. The MC responsively commands a Driver Simulator Motor (DSM) to operate at a power input corresponding to the target input curve. An emulator, which is mechanically coupled to the DSM, transmits emulator state data resulting from operating the DSM to a Real-time Operating System (RTOS). The RTOS determines a vehicle response based on the emulator state data using a vehicle dynamics math model corresponding to the SBW system.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a leak tight porous component includes the steps of forming a porous component; applying a first application of a surface sealant layer to the component; providing pressurized gas into a wall of the component via a known leak in the surface sealant; applying liquid to the component while pressurized gas is flowing into the wall of the component via the known leak. The method further includes the steps of inspecting the component for the formation of bubbles; identifying a new leak area in the component; removing at least a substantial amount of liquid from the component; and applying a second application of surface sealant to the new leak area.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a leak tight porous component includes the steps of forming a porous component; applying a first application of a surface sealant layer to the component; providing pressurized gas into a wall of the component via a known leak in the surface sealant; applying liquid to the component while pressurized gas is flowing into the wall of the component via the known leak. The method further includes the steps of inspecting the component for the formation of bubbles; identifying a new leak area in the component; removing at least a substantial amount of liquid from the component; and applying a second application of surface sealant to the new leak area.

Abstract: A cord management device includes a first end (13); a second end (13); and an intermediate portion (12) between the first (13) and the second (13) ends. The first (13) and the second (13) ends include mating details for engaging with a socket device (5) and forming a closed loop (14) between the intermediate portion (12) and the socket device (5).