Abstract: A driving path planning apparatus for an autonomous vehicle includes a driving information obtainer to obtain crossroad information, current velocity, and velocity setting of the vehicle. A global path planner plans a base frame, and an environment recognizer recognizes obstacle on a path and lane information of the vehicle. The apparatus also includes a velocity profile generator to generate a velocity profile for the vehicle, using current velocity and velocity setting, a candidate path planner to plan candidate paths for the vehicle, using velocity profile and base frame, and a path selector to check whether or not the candidate paths have collision risks and select one candidate path of the candidate paths as a driving path for the autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, systems, and apparatuses for measuring a bio-signal of a user. In one embodiment, a bio-signal measuring apparatus is provided that can operate by being combined with a plurality of target devices. For example, the bio-signal measuring apparatus can include an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor. One or more PPG sensors can be included with a light emitting portion for generating light and a light receiving portion for receiving the light which is irradiated. The bio-signal measuring apparatus can be configured to measure one or more bio-signals using one or more of an ECG sensor and a PPG sensor, and the biological signal measuring apparatus can be configured to recognize the type of target device with which it is combined, activate a bio-signal measuring function, and correct bio-signal values.

Abstract: A biosignal measurement apparatus capable of measuring a user's biosignal in real time is provided, including a plurality of electrodes that are separated from each other and configured to measure a biosignal through contact with a user's body and a sensor that is electrically connected to the electrodes and measures an electrical signal formed in a circuit connected to the electrodes. The electrodes are also configured to be utilized as touch sensors for executing functions in addition to a biosignal measurement function of the biosignal measurement apparatus, and the biosignal measurement apparatus is configured to execute a different function according to whether the user's body has touched the electrodes and a period of time during which the user's body touches the electrodes.

Abstract: There are provided a method, apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for measuring photoplethysmography (PPG) signals. Accurate PPG signals can be obtained even when brightness of ambient light is not constant due to external light sources, and accuracy of a variety of biological information derivable from the PPG signals can be improved.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable recording media for measuring photoplethysmography (PPG) signals. Accurate PPG signals can be obtained even in a situation in which brightness of ambient light is not constant due to external light sources, and accuracy of a variety of biological information derivable from the PPG signals can be improved.

Abstract: A mobile terminal having a function of measuring biometric signals from a user is provided. The mobile terminal includes a main body and a display, which is formed at a front of the main body and configured to display information to a user. The display includes a measurement area configured to measure biometric signals from the user. A pixel structure formed in the measurement area of the display includes red (R) sub-pixels configured to generate R light, and infrared (IR) sub-pixels configured to generate IR light. The measurement area of the display includes a light-receiver, which receives light reflected from the body of the user. The mobile terminal is configured to measure at least one of a photoplethysmogram (PPG) signal and an oxygen saturation (SpO2) signal through the measurement area.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable recording media are provided for measuring multiple bio-signals. A method is provided for measuring multiple bio-signals including acquiring a first bio-signal from a first device disposed at a first point on a human body. The method also includes acquiring a second bio-signal from a second device disposed at a second point on the human body. The method additionally includes quantizing the acquired first bio-signal and second bio-signal. The method further includes synchronizing the quantized first bio-signal and second bio-signal. The method also includes generating biometric information with reference to the synchronized first bio-signal and second bio-signal.

Abstract: Provided is an automotive key device connected, in the form of a holder, to a mechanism of opening or shutting an automotive door or merged with the mechanism of opening or shutting the automotive door. The automotive key device includes an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor having a first body signal electrode and a second body signal electrode and a contact terminal electrically connected to the ECG sensor. The contact terminal is configured to serve as a passage for electrical connection with devices within a vehicle. A steering wheel docking station and a system configured to include the steering wheel docking station and the automotive key device are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for performing autonomous navigation of a vehicle are disclosed, which recognize a possibility of collision risk through path estimation of a target vehicle, and generate an autonomous navigation path. The autonomous navigation system for a vehicle includes: a target-vehicle information detection unit configured to detect traveling information of a target vehicle; and a path generation unit configured to estimate movement of the target vehicle on the basis of the information received from the target-vehicle information detection unit, calculate a collision risk value by recognizing a possibility of collision risk between an ego-vehicle and the target vehicle, and generate an autonomous navigation path of the ego-vehicle.

Abstract: A driving path planning apparatus for an autonomous vehicle includes a driving information obtainer to obtain crossroad information, current velocity, and velocity setting of the vehicle. A global path planner plans a base frame, and an environment recognizer recognizes obstacle on a path and lane information of the vehicle. The apparatus also includes a velocity profile generator to generate a velocity profile for the vehicle, using current velocity and velocity setting, a candidate path planner to plan candidate paths for the vehicle, using velocity profile and base frame, and a path selector to check whether or not the candidate paths have collision risks and select one candidate path of the candidate paths as a driving path for the autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing crash prevention control functionality to a vehicle includes: a dangerous situation determining unit determining whether a dangerous situation is developing with respect to a side approaching vehicle based on information relating to the vehicle approaching from a side direction; a lane keeping assist system (LKAS) control area calculation unit calculating a control area to apply to a LKAS so as to avoid the approaching vehicle when the approaching vehicle is causing a dangerous situation; a smart cruise control (SCC) control value calculation unit calculating a control value to apply to an SCC system so as to avoid the approaching vehicle when the approaching vehicle is causing a dangerous situation; and a drive control unit configured to output a control signal to at least one of the LKAS and the SCC system according to the calculation results.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing crash prevention control functionality to a vehicle includes: a dangerous situation determining unit determining whether a dangerous situation is developing with respect to a side approaching vehicle based on information relating to the vehicle approaching from a side direction; a lane keeping assist system (LKAS) control area calculation unit calculating a control area to apply to a LKAS so as to avoid the approaching vehicle when the approaching vehicle is causing a dangerous situation; a smart cruise control (SCC) control value calculation unit calculating a control value to apply to an SCC system so as to avoid the approaching vehicle when the approaching vehicle is causing a dangerous situation; and a drive control unit configured to output a control signal to at least one of the LKAS and the SCC system according to the calculation results.