Abstract: A vehicle includes ignition controls operable between an active state and an inactive state and a storage compartment operable between a locked state and an unlocked state. An electronic control unit (ECU) is configured to detect one of the active state and the inactive state of the ignition controls and includes data processing hardware and memory hardware that stores a security monitoring system. The security monitoring system includes an alarm and a security monitoring application that is configured to execute a delay mode including a tiered proactive measure. The delay mode is configured to delay translation of the storage compartment from the locked state to the unlocked state in response to a security event.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method that, when executed by data processing hardware, causes data processing hardware to perform operations comprising receiving a service request associated with a service request button of a vehicle, receiving one or more service button engagement scoring inputs each associated with a corresponding vehicle status, calculating a service request confidence score based on the one or more service button engagement scoring inputs, assigning a service request cancellation period based on the one or more service button engagement scoring inputs, determining whether a cancellation request is received within the service request cancellation period, and either cancelling the service request when the cancellation request is received within the service request cancellation period, or transmitting the service request to a service provider when the cancellation request is not received within the service request cancellation period.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant (e.g. a tobacco plant), the method comprising modifying said plant by modulating the activity or expression of at least one Nic1 ERF gene. The present invention also provides for the use of at least one Nic1 ERF gene for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant, as well as tobacco cells, plants, plant propagation materials, harvested leaves, processed tobaccos, or tobacco products obtainable in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: A signage monitoring system for a vehicle is disclosed. The signage monitoring system includes a vehicle processor storing data including vehicle location, vehicle event data, and existing outdoor signage information. The signage monitoring system also includes a server communicatively coupled to the vehicle processor and configured to determine existing outdoor signage effectiveness based on correlated vehicle event data and vehicle location data from a plurality of vehicles.

Abstract: A vehicle distraction monitoring system includes a plurality of sensors coupled to a body of the vehicle and a vehicle processor that includes a distraction monitoring application, data processing hardware, and memory hardware storing vehicle data, and distraction zone data. The vehicle processor is configured to receive vehicle sensor data and distraction sensor data from the plurality of sensors and is configured to issue a distraction notification in response to one or more of the distraction zone data, the vehicle sensor data, and the distraction sensor data.

Abstract: A light fixture control module includes a base that includes an inner end and an outer end. The inner end is mounted to a vertical mounting base of a light fixture. The light fixture control module includes a bracket coupled to the outer end of the base. The bracket includes a shell that has an inner chamber. The light fixture control module includes a sensor mounted to the shell of the bracket. The sensor has a sensor element, a sensor wire transmitting a control signal from the sensor element, and a sensor connector connected to an end of the sensor wire. The sensor connector is configured to be electrically connected to a fixture wire of the light fixture to control operation of a light element of the light fixture.

Abstract: An impact monitoring system for a vehicle includes data processing hardware and memory hardware in communication with the data processing hardware. The memory hardware stores instructions that when executed on the data processing hardware cause the data processing hardware to perform operations. The operations performed by the data processing hardware include receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors disposed along the vehicle and identifying an impact event based on the sensor data. The sensor data and the identified impact event are compared with a series of impact thresholds, and an impact score is determined based on the comparison of the sensor data and the identified impact event with the series of impact thresholds. The impact score is compared with an impact score hierarchy, the impact score hierarchy corresponding to the series of impact thresholds, and the impact event is monitored using updated sensor data.

Abstract: A battery monitoring system includes a vehicle processor storing battery data and a user device communicatively coupled with the vehicle processor. The user device includes data processing hardware that stores a weather application, a navigation application, and a battery monitoring application. The battery monitoring application is configured to receive the battery data from the vehicle processor and weather data from the weather application. The battery monitoring application is also configured to present a user with battery efficiency options based on the battery data and the weather data.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes data processing hardware, memory hardware in communication with the data processing hardware, the memory hardware storing instructions that when executed on the data processing hardware cause the data processing hardware to perform operations including detecting an airborne pollutant within a vehicle cabin, determining whether the airborne pollutant exceeds a pollutant threshold, and reducing the level of airborne pollutant within the vehicle cabin when the airborne pollutant exceeds the pollutant threshold by controlling at least one vehicle system.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for activity data transmission in real-time using alternative communication rails to skip processing touch points. Specifically, the systems, apparatuses, methods and computer program products of the present invention are directed to a secure platform for preemptive transformation and structuring of resource data at a resource instrument device and authentication of resource data for processing from the resource instrument device to an end point party in real time without requiring intermediary processing.

Abstract: An incident evaluation system for vehicle incidents includes a first imager configured to capture image data corresponding to a first vehicle and a first vehicle processor that is communicatively coupled to the first imager and configured to receive the captured image data. The first vehicle processor is configured to generate a first vehicle report in response to an incident captured in the image data and includes a first vehicle profile including at least one of first vehicle insurance details, driver details, and pre-incident image data. The incident evaluation system also includes a server communicatively coupled to the first vehicle processor and configured to receive the first vehicle report. The server is configured to evaluate the captured image data to generate an incident report.

Abstract: A supply charging device includes a supply power connector having a supply housing having a mating end mated with a receive power connector of the mobile device along a mating axis. The supply housing includes a front housing and a rear housing separate and discrete from the front housing coupled to the front housing at a separable interface. The rear housing includes a cable chamber and the front housing includes a contact chamber. The supply charging device includes a latch latchably coupled to the receive power connector. The supply charging device includes a contact assembly held by the rear housing with pins of contacts received in the contact chamber. The supply charging device includes a cable assembly coupled to the contact assembly and extending from the cable end.

Abstract: A charging control system for a vehicle includes a user device that includes a display and data processing hardware in communication with the display and executing a charging application that stores a charging profile, a vehicle profile, and saved charging options. The charging control system also includes a vehicle controller communicatively coupled to the user device via a network. The vehicle controller stores at least one of battery power, battery life, and battery capacity of a vehicle battery and is configured to update the vehicle profile of the charging application and provide charge options on the display. The charge options include at least one of a charge time, charging locations, and battery capacity when the charging application is executed on the data processing hardware.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a plurality of temperature sensors positioned in the vehicle and a control module in communication with the plurality of temperature sensors. The plurality of temperature sensors are configured to measure surface temperatures of objects in the vehicle. The control module is configured to receive the measured surface temperatures from the plurality of temperature sensors, determine whether any of the measured surface temperatures is greater than a defined threshold, and in response to any of the measured surface temperatures being greater than the defined threshold, transmit an alert signal to a user communication device indicative of the objects in the vehicle having the measured surface temperatures greater than the defined threshold. Other examples vehicle systems and methods for selectively controlling airflow in a vehicle and/or warning users of objects of a vehicle having potentially dangerous surface temperatures are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system comprises an energy source and detector. The energy source is configured to emit energy from a focal spot. The detector comprises an array of pixels. Each of the pixels of the array of pixels has a centerline extending longitudinally through the pixel. The centerline of each pixel is focally aligned with the focal spot of the energy source. Each of the pixels receives selected amounts of the energy from the energy source that have passed through an object.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that include sensors and a processor of a vehicle that is configured to tow a trailer. The sensors are configured to obtain sensor data pertaining to surroundings of the trailer. The processor is coupled to the sensors, and is configured to at least facilitate retrieving information as to a profile of the trailer, the profile including required clearances for the trailer based on extensions of the trailer that are configured to be retracted while the trailer is moving and fully extended when the trailer is parked and the extensions are utilized; determining whether any obstacles are in a path of the trailer when the extensions are fully extended, based on the sensor data and the profile; and taking an action, in accordance with instructions provided by the processor, when obstacles are in the path of the trailer.

Abstract: Some examples relate generally to managing and storing data, and more specifically to the real-time detection of ransomware, system (or insider) threats, or the misappropriation of credentials by using file system audit events.

Abstract: A beverage capsule (101), a method of lidding a beverage capsule (101) and a sealing head (115) are disclosed. A capsule body and a lid (110) of the beverage capsule (101) together define an internal volume for containing beverage ingredients. A peripheral flange (105) of the capsule body comprises or consists of a thermoplastic polymer, the peripheral flange prior to sealing with the lid having a flat receiving surface (106). The lid (110) also comprises a thermoplastic polymer. The lid (110) is sealed to the peripheral flange (105) to form a first peripheral seal able to withstand pressurisation of the internal volume during use. The first peripheral seal comprises a weld between the thermoplastic polymer of the capsule body and the thermoplastic polymer of the lid (110). A face of the peripheral flange (105) in contact with the lid (110) comprises a recess formed into the flat receiving surface (106) and the lid (110) is sealed to the peripheral flange (105) within the recess.

Abstract: A light fixture control module includes a base including an inner end and an outer end. The inner end is mounted to a vertical mounting base of a light fixture. The base includes a wire channel. The light fixture control module includes a bracket coupled to the outer end of the base. The bracket includes a shell that has an inner chamber. The light fixture control module includes a sensor mounted to the shell of the bracket. The sensor has a sensor element and a sensor wire transmitting a control signal from the sensor element. The sensor wire is routed through the inner chamber of the shell to the wire channel of the base. The sensor wire is configured to be routed away from the base to control operation of a light element of the light fixture.

Abstract: A light fixture control module includes a base that includes an inner end and an outer end. The inner end is mounted to a vertical mounting base of a light fixture. The light fixture control module includes a bracket coupled to the outer end of the base. The bracket includes a shell that has an inner chamber. The light fixture control module includes a sensor mounted to the shell of the bracket. The sensor has a sensor element, a sensor wire transmitting a control signal from the sensor element, and a sensor connector connected to an end of the sensor wire. The sensor connector is configured to be electrically connected to a fixture wire of the light fixture to control operation of a light element of the light fixture.