Abstract: A multi-drivers-in-the-loop driving testing platform is provided including at least a sensing simulation system, a vehicle dynamic simulation system, a driving simulator and a scene simulation system. The sensing simulation system is configured to generate object-level perception information, and send it to a vehicle control system; the driving simulator is configured to provide a driving environment and a driving scene for a human driver, output a driving instruction according to a driving intention of the human driver, and then send the driving instruction to the vehicle control system; the vehicle dynamic simulation system is configured to calculate state information according to control signals output by the vehicle control system; and the scene simulation system is configured to update the driving scene displayed in the driving simulator timely according to the vehicle state information. The disclosure saves costs of research and development and shortens cycles of research and development.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to battery swelling determinations. In some examples, an electronic device can include a battery including a first surface and a second surface, where the second surface is opposite the first surface, a first conductor located on the first surface of the battery, and a second conductor located on the second surface of the battery, where the battery is to act as a dielectric medium such that a capacitance is generated by the electronic device via the first conductor, the second conductor, and the battery.

Abstract: In some examples, an electronic device comprises a processor and a power circuit coupled to the processor. The power circuit is to provide power to the processor and to measure a current drawn from the power circuit by the processor. The electronic device also comprises a voltage regulator controller coupled to the processor and the power circuit. The voltage regulator controller is to receive a current usage prediction from the processor, receive the measurement from the power circuit, compare the current usage prediction and the measurement, and, based on the comparison, drive the power circuit in accordance with the measurement instead of the current usage prediction.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, articles of manufacture, and methods to provide battery cell rebalancing are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first battery cell having a first size. The apparatus further includes a second battery cell having a second size different than the first size. The apparatus further includes a first variable resistor couplable to the first battery cell. The apparatus further includes a second variable resistor couplable to the second battery cell. The apparatus further includes a sensor to determine a first internal resistance of the first battery cell, and a second internal resistance of the second battery cell. The apparatus further includes an integrated circuit to adjust a first resistance of the first variable resistor and a second resistance of the second variable resistor based on the first internal resistance and the second internal resistance.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to modifying clock-boost parameters. In some examples, a controller of a computing device may determine a thermal headroom based on a thermal capacity of the computing device, an energy inflow to a processor received from circuitry of the computing device, a temperature of the processor, and a speed of a fan of the computing device, and modify a clock boost parameter for the processor based on the thermal headroom.

Abstract: An example apparatus includes a power monitor, a memory, and a processor. The power monitor is to measure a power level of the apparatus. The memory is to store a power level to temperature increase rate correlation. The processor is in communication with the power monitor and the memory. The processor is to determine that an internal temperature threshold is to be exceeded based on the power level and the power level to temperature increase rate correlation. The processor also is to perform a device operation modification to reduce the power level in response to a determination that the internal temperature threshold is to be exceeded.

Abstract: An example power adaptor includes a converter and a circuit to detect an overcurrent event at the converter and to pause power output of the converter when the overcurrent event is detected. The circuit is further to count a number of overcurrent events at the converter within a time period. The circuit is further to compare the number of overcurrent events to a threshold number and to switch off the power output of the converter when the number of overcurrent events passes the threshold number.

Abstract: A technique includes determining first power received via a first serial bus connector of the machine; and allocating a second power communicated via a second serial bus connector of the machine based on the determined first power.

Abstract: According to examples, an apparatus may include a power converter and a controller. The controller may intercept a power contract negotiation between a first device and a second device, spoof the first device and the second device with respect to each other, and determine a power contract between the first device and the second device. The controller may also supply power to the first device from an external power source through the power converter according to the power contract while enabling pass-through of a communication signal between the first device and the second device through the apparatus.

Abstract: An example power adaptor includes a converter and a circuit to detect an overcurrent event at the converter and to pause power output of the converter when the overcurrent event is detected. The circuit is further to count a number of overcurrent events at the converter within a time period. The circuit is further to compare the number of overcurrent events to a threshold number and to switch off the power output of the converter when the number of overcurrent events passes the threshold number.

Abstract: In an example implementation, a method of disconnecting a battery from a system, includes detecting that a reset button has been depressed for a preset time period. In response to the detecting, communication lines can be broken between an embedded controller and a system battery, and a command can be sent to the system battery to disconnect itself from the system.

Abstract: A method and system for unlocking a reserved vehicle designed to encode an access code assigned by a remote server to a Morse code or pattern by a control box or a head unit provided in the reserved vehicle. The Morse code or pattern is generated in a form of a sound signal or a light signal with use of a vehicle horn or headlight. The Morse code or pattern in sound or light is detected by a pre-existing mobile device, typically, a smartphone of a user without requiring any specific access card or reader. The detected Morse code or pattern is decoded back to the access code or converted an FFT signal by the mobile device and is sent to the server for verification. When successfully verified, the server sends an unlock command to the reserved vehicle so that the user can gain access to the reserved vehicle.

Abstract: In an example implementation, a method of disconnecting a battery from a system, includes detecting that a reset button has been depressed for a preset time period. In response to the detecting, communication lines can be broken between an embedded controller and a system battery, and a command can be sent to the system battery to disconnect itself from the system.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for use with computers. A power supply includes metering to determine the instantaneous and cumulative energy consumption of the power supply and a computer coupled thereto. Communications enable the power supply to communicate corresponding power data to the computer. A user of the computer can then view the power data and assess the effectiveness of energy conservation efforts.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for use with computers. A power supply includes metering to determine the instantaneous and cumulative energy consumption of the power supply and a computer coupled thereto. Communications enable the power supply to communicate corresponding power data to the computer. A user of the computer can then view the power data and assess the effectiveness of energy conservation efforts.

Abstract: A configuration method for a computer device comprises generating a load condition on at least one serial bus link using a plurality of differential voltage levels, determining a minimum voltage differential value for producing an eye compliance diagram at a receiver of the at least one serial bus link, and configuring a driver associated with the at least one serial bus link to drive an operational differential voltage level on the at least one serial bus link within a predetermined range of the minimum voltage differential.

Abstract: A host computer is connected to an optical disk drive via an interface. An optical disk drive eject switch located on the host computer triggers a media ejection mechanism on the optical disk drive.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for real-time online control of hybrid nonlinear system, characterized in that, it comprises the following steps: a. the current observational state of plant in the network is transmitted to first controller, where said first controller is used to provide real-time online control for plant, which guarantees the asymptotic stability of the controlled plant in the network; b. Said first controller obtains the current control output information according to the current observation state information; c. Giving said output control information to said controlled plant in the network as feedback, wherein said controlled plant in the network is nonlinear hybrid system. The present invention realizes the control of nonlinear hybrid system through network by providing control method with quantized controller to guarantee the asymptotic stability of the system.

Abstract: A battery pack charging system comprises a charger configured to be removably coupled to at least two different battery packs each having a different regulation charge voltage associated therewith, and a charger controller configured to cause the charger to charge the at least two different battery packs to the respective regulation charge voltages based on a signal received from each of the respective battery packs.