Abstract: A system for actuating closures of a vehicle includes drive units and latches. The drive units may couple to one of the closures and may be used to control movement of the closure relative to another closure. Using the latches, the closures may be coupled together and the same drive units can be used to control movement of both closures together. The controlled movement of the closures may be automated by using a controller and one or more motors.

Abstract: Provided are systems, methods and devices for increasing security in a financial transaction when using a smartcard. The system includes a smartcard for payment in a financial transaction, the smartcard having a memory for storing a first actuation sequence for confirming a user's identity; wherein the smartcard has a checking module that authorizes the transaction only when a second actuation sequence is identical to the first actuation sequence stored in the memory; a point of sale terminal for recording payment details from the smartcard once the financial transaction is authorized and transmitting a request for payment through a network to a financial institution according to the payment details; and a financial institution authorizing computer for allowing recording of an actuation sequence on the smartcard and making payment to the owner of the point of sale terminal once the transaction is authorized, according to the payment details.

Abstract: A server computer system comprises a communications module; at least one processor coupled to the communications module; and a memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory storing processor-executable instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, configure the at least one processor to provide a mobile application to a computing device that allows communication with the computing device to obtain, from an onboard system of a vehicle, vehicle data; obtain insight data based on at least some of the vehicle data; generate at least one insight based on at least one of the insight data or the vehicle data; and trigger display of the at least one insight on a display screen of the vehicle.

Abstract: A system comprises a communications module; at least one processor coupled to the communications module; and a memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory storing processor-executable instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, configure the at least one processor to generate a smart contract that includes at least one precondition associated with voice input; deploy the smart contract on a blockchain network; obtain the voice input; and communicate an indication of the voice input to the blockchain network to automatically trigger execution of the smart contract.

Abstract: Computing platforms, methods, and storage media for processing a data access request are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: generate, at the computing platform and based on a received data access request, a revocable 1:1:1 token that authorizes data sharing for a specific combination of third party application-aggregator-institution for a user associated with a communication device; and cause display of a user interface including a list of a plurality of third party applications for which data access is currently granted and for which a revocable 1:1:1 token is stored, the user interface enabling selective revocation of data access from among the listed plurality of third party applications. Exemplary implementations may generate an instruction to delete the stored revocable 1:1:1 token associated with the selected third party application, and may cause display of an access revocation selector, and may generate a selective revocation request associated with the selective revocation of data access.

Abstract: A charging port for an electric vehicle includes a charging socket, a push rod actuator, and a push rod coupled to the push rod actuator. The charging socket is configured to receive a charging connector of a charger (e.g., a charging station, a wall charger, a portable charger, etc.). The push rod is configured to decouple the charging connector from the charging socket when the push rod is displaced from a retracted position to an extended position by the push rod actuator.

Abstract: Computing platforms, methods, and storage media for processing a data access request are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: receive, at an apparatus, a data access request from a communication device and via a network; and generate, at the apparatus and based on the received data access request, a revocable 1:1:1 token that authorizes data sharing for a specific combination of third party application-aggregator-institution. Exemplary implementations may transmit the revocable 1:1:1 token for storage in a token database, and may store the 1:1:1 tokens in a token database associated with an institution related to the data access request; this allows access to be managed by the user and controlled by the institution, without relying on the aggregator. Exemplary implementations may provide a dashboard enabling a user to individually remove apps from data sharing, based on management of the 1:1:1 tokens.

Abstract: A light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor includes a first reflective surface configured to oscillate about a first rotation axis to deflect a light beam into an environment; and a second reflective surface configured to oscillate about a second rotation axis to guide light received from the environment onto a photodetector of the LIDAR sensor. The first rotation axis and the second rotation axis extend parallel to one another. The LIDAR sensor also includes a control circuit configured to drive the first reflective surface to oscillate with a first maximum deflection angle about the first rotation axis, and to drive the second reflective surface to oscillate with a second maximum deflection angle about the second rotation axis, the first maximum deflection angle being greater than the second maximum deflection angle, and an area of the first reflective surface is less than an area of the second reflective surface.

Abstract: An oscillator system includes an electrostatic oscillator structure configured to oscillate about an axis based on a deflection that varies over time; an actuator configured to drive the electrostatic oscillator structure about the axis, the actuator including a first capacitive element having a first capacitance dependent on the deflection and a second capacitive element having a second capacitance dependent on the deflection; a sensing circuit configured to receive a first displacement current from the first capacitive element and a second displacement current from the second capacitive element, to integrate the first displacement current to generate a first capacitive charge value, and to integrate the second displacement current to generate a second capacitive charge value; and a measurement circuit configured to receive the first and the second capacitive charge values and to measure the deflection of the electrostatic oscillator structure based on the first and the second capacitive charge values.

Abstract: A Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) system integrated in a vehicle includes a LIDAR transmitter configured to transmit laser beams into a field of view, the field of view having a center of projection, and the LIDAR transmitter including a laser to generate the laser beams transmitted into the field of view. The LIDAR system further includes a LIDAR receiver including at least one photodetector configured to receive a reflected light beam and generate electrical signals based on the reflected light beam. The LIDAR system further includes a controller configured to receive feedback information and modify a center of projection of the field of view in a vertical direction based on the feedback information.

Abstract: A light scanning system includes a transmitter configured to transmit a transmit light beam along a transmission path; a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) mirror arranged on the transmission path and configured to oscillate about a first scanning axis to steer the transmit light beam in a first dimension; a macro scanner arranged on the transmission path and on a receiver path, the macro scanner configured to rotate about a second scanning axis to steer the transmit light beam in a second dimension, where the macro scanner is further configured to receive a receive light beam that is produced from the transmit light beam via backscattering, and where the macro scanner is configured to direct the receive light beam further along the receiver path; and a photodetector configured to receive the receive light beam from the macro scanner and generate a measurement signal representative of the receive light beam.

Abstract: Computing platforms, methods, and storage media for processing a data access request are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: receive, at an apparatus, a data access request from a communication device and via a network; and generate, at the apparatus and based on the received data access request, a revocable 1:1:1 token that authorizes data sharing for a specific combination of third party application-aggregator-institution. Exemplary implementations may transmit the revocable 1:1:1 token for storage in a token database, and may store the 1:1:1 tokens in a token database associated with an institution related to the data access request; this allows access to be managed by the user and controlled by the institution, without relying on the aggregator. Exemplary implementations may provide a dashboard enabling a user to individually remove apps from data sharing, based on management of the 1:1:1 tokens.

Abstract: Computing platforms, methods, and storage media for processing a data request are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: receive a data transfer request including data transfer instructions associated with the data transfer; obtain an aggregator access profile specifying application programming interface (API) access to be granted to a data aggregator with respect to one or more APIs; obtain a user account authorization token specifying access to be granted to the data aggregator with respect to one or more user accounts; determine access permissions associated with the data transfer instructions based on a combination of the aggregator access profile and the user account authorization token; and transmit an access notification based on the determined access permissions, the access notification specifying the combination of the one or more APIs and the one or more user accounts to which the data aggregator is granted access.

Abstract: A Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) receiver includes a receiver optics configured to receive at least one laser beam and direct the at least one laser beam along a receiver path; at least one silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) pixel including an array of single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) pixels, the at least one SiPM pixel configured to generate at least one electrical signal based on the at least one laser beam; and a spatial filter arranged between the receiver optics and the at least one SiPM pixel, the spatial filter including an aperture located at a focal point of the receiver optics that is configured to permit a passage of the at least one laser beam therethrough and spread the at least one laser beam across the array of SPAD pixels in at least one direction.

Abstract: An oscillator system includes an electrostatic oscillator structure configured to oscillate about an axis based on a deflection that varies over time; an actuator configured to drive the electrostatic oscillator structure about the axis, the actuator including a first capacitive element having a first capacitance dependent on the deflection and a second capacitive element having a second capacitance dependent on the deflection; a sensing circuit configured to receive a first displacement current from the first capacitive element and a second displacement current from the second capacitive element, to integrate the first displacement current to generate a first capacitive charge value, and to integrate the second displacement current to generate a second capacitive charge value; and a measurement circuit configured to receive the first and the second capacitive charge values and to measure the deflection of the electrostatic oscillator structure based on the first and the second capacitive charge values.

Abstract: An oscillator system includes an electrostatic oscillator structure configured to oscillate about an axis based on a deflection that varies over time; an actuator configured to drive the electrostatic oscillator structure about the axis, the actuator including a first capacitive element having a first capacitance dependent on the deflection and a second capacitive element having a second capacitance dependent on the deflection; a sensing circuit configured to receive a first displacement current from the first capacitive element and a second displacement current from the second capacitive element, to integrate the first displacement current to generate a first capacitive charge value, and to integrate the second displacement current to generate a second capacitive charge value; and a measurement circuit configured to receive the first and the second capacitive charge values and to measure the deflection of the electrostatic oscillator structure based on the first and the second capacitive charge values.

Abstract: A LIDAR system includes a receiver configured to receive a reflected light beam from a receiving direction, the reflected light beam having an oblong shape that extends in a lengthwise direction. The LIDAR receiver includes a two-dimensional (2D) photodetector array including a plurality of pixel rows and a plurality of pixel columns, wherein the reflected light beam, incident on the 2D photodetector array, extends in the lengthwise direction along at least one receiving pixel column of the plurality of pixel columns according to the receiving direction; an analog readout circuit including a plurality of output channels configured to read out electrical signals; and a multiplexer configured to, for each reading cycle, selectively couple receiving pixels of the at least one receiving column to the plurality of output channels based on the receiving direction, while decoupling non-receiving pixels from the plurality of output channels based on the receiving direction.

Abstract: A rotor blade includes an airfoil having an airfoil shape. The airfoil shape has a nominal profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in one of Table I, Table II, Table III, or Table IV. The Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z are non-dimensional values from 0% to 100% convertible to dimensional distances expressed in a unit of distance by multiplying the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z by a scaling factor of the airfoil in the unit of distance. The X and Y values, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each Z value. The airfoil profile sections at Z values are joined smoothly with one another to form a complete airfoil shape.

Abstract: A digital light detector includes a clock signal generator configured to generate a clock signal comprised of clock pulses generated at a predetermined frequency; a single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) configured to turn on and generate an avalanche current in response to receiving a photon, the SPAD including an internal capacitor coupled internally between an anode terminal and an cathode terminal; and an active quenching-recharging circuit that is triggered by the clock signal. The active quenching-recharging circuit is configured to be activated and deactivated based on the clock signal, where the active quenching-recharging circuit is configured to recharge the internal capacitor on a condition the active quenching-recharging circuit is activated, and where the active quenching-recharging circuit is configured to discharge the internal capacitor on a condition the active quenching-recharging circuit is deactivated.

Abstract: A MEMS device includes a body pivoting around a pivot axis, a support, and a suspension structure mechanically coupling the body to the support. The suspension structure includes a torsion element defining the pivot axis, and first and second spring elements extending with an angle relative to the pivot axis on opposing sides of the torsion element so that a distance between at least portions of the first and second spring elements is changing in the direction of the pivot axis. The extension of the first and second spring elements in the direction of the pivot axis is larger than the extension of the torsion element in the direction of the pivot axis.