Abstract: Regeneration control techniques for an electrified vehicle include a regeneration control device arranged on a first surface in the electrified vehicle such that it is accessible to a driver of the electrified vehicle, the regeneration control device being configured to control a selected regeneration level for the electrified vehicle from a plurality of different regeneration levels and a controller configured to control a regeneration system of the electrified vehicle based on the selected regeneration level, wherein the regeneration system includes at least one of a regenerative braking system of the electrified vehicle and a torque generator/consumer mode of an electric motor of the electrified vehicle, and wherein the regeneration control device provides the driver with the ability to perform faster adjustments to a degree of regeneration by the regeneration system during operation of the electrified vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention sets forth a technique for performing stereo conversion. This technique includes generating, via a first machine learning model, depth information associated with objects depicted in an input image. The technique also includes generating, via a second set of machine learning models, a disparity map for the input image based on the depth information. The technique further includes extracting, via the second set of machine learning models, feature data from the input image and warping the feature data based on the generated disparity map. The technique further includes generating, via the second set of machine learning models, an output image such that the input image and the output image, when viewed together, form a stereo pair of images. The functions and transformations used in the various machine learning models are fully differentiable, allowing for improved end-to-end training of the machine learning models.

Abstract: A system and method for labeling lids for utility access boxes using a receiver cast into the lid where the receiver has receiving slots with snap tabs for receiving cantilever arms on a name plate to affix the nameplate to the lid of the utility access box. Alternatively, receiving slots with snap tabs can be integrated in the lid for receiving cantilever arms on a nameplate to affix the nameplate to the lid of the utility access box without the need for a separate receiver.

Abstract: A dynamic load system includes a first electric machine simulating a load, a second electric machine, a coupling device for mechanically coupling the first electric machine to the second electric machine, a control unit with a processor and connected to the first electric machine and the second electric machine, wherein the control unit is configured to control the first electric machine and the second electric machine, wherein a reference value of the second electric machine is utilized to achieve a specific performance of the first electric machine.

Abstract: A system and method for determining event discrepancies between disparate systems is described. The system can receive sets of events from multiple systems. The system can normalize the sets of events to convert them into normalized events. From a normalized set of events, the system can concurrently generate a plurality of event arrays. The system can apply one or more rules to the event arrays to generate at least one event array parameter.

Abstract: Various embodiments discussed herein enable client applications to be heavily integrated with a voice assistant in order to both perform commands associated with voice utterances of users via voice assistant functionality and also seamlessly cause client applications to automatically perform native functions as part of executing the voice utterance. For example, some embodiments can automatically and intelligently cause a switch to a page the user needs and automatically and intelligently cause a population of particular fields of the page the user needs based on a user view context and the voice utterance.

Abstract: Various embodiments discussed herein enable client applications to be heavily integrated with a voice assistant in order to perform commands associated with voice utterances of users via voice assistant functionality and also seamlessly cause client applications to automatically perform native functions as part of executing the voice utterance. Such heavy integration also allows particular embodiments to support multi-modal input from a user for a single conversational interaction. In this way, client application user interface interactions, such as clicks, touch gestures, or text inputs are executed alternative or in addition to the voice utterances.

Abstract: An electric drive vehicle includes an electric motor having an output shaft, a gearbox assembly operably coupled to the output shaft, and a differential assembly configured to drive first and second axle shafts, where the first axle shaft includes separated first and second shaft portions. A disconnect system is configured to selectively connect the first shaft portion and the second shaft portion. In a driving mode, the disconnect system connects the first and second shaft portions for common rotation. In a towing mode, the disconnect system disconnects the first and second shaft portions to enable the electric drive vehicle to be towed without backdriving the electric motor.

Abstract: A system and a method for the remote monitoring of an irradiated salt mass within a decay enclosure is provided. The system and the method determine a mass ratio of a first radioisotope relative to a second radioisotope, the second radioisotope having a significantly shorter half-life than the first radioisotope. In addition, the second radioisotope includes a shorter half-life than an effective half-life of the decay enclosure, and the first radioisotope includes a longer half-life than the effective half-life of the decay enclosure. The mass ratio quickly decreases outside of a target range after material diversion, while remaining below the target range for several years. As a consequence, the isotopic mass ratio presents a rapid and enduring indicator of inventory change, which is of extreme importance in detecting a diversion of the irradiated salt mass, which remains a potential proliferation target.

Abstract: Described herein is a system and method of generating precise location information. Feature points of an image are received from a user device (e.g., mobile phone). Location information of the user device (e.g., GPS coordinates) and relative transform information from the user device are also received. An image anchor is identified based upon the received feature points, relative transform information, and the received location information. Precise location information of the identified image anchor is provided to the user device. The precise location information of the identified image anchor is based upon filtered feature points, location information and relative transform information received from a plurality of user devices over a period of time (e.g., hours, days, weeks, months). The precise location information of the identified image anchor is updated based upon the location information of the user device and the relative transform information received from the user device.

Abstract: Embodiments provide an electrical connector having the ability for a high circuit count. An example electrical connector includes a plurality of contact traces extending along a circumference of a tapered post, on a plurality of respective planes perpendicular to a post axis. The electrical connector also includes a tapered cup positioned over the tapered post, having a plurality of inward facing terminal contacts corresponding to the plurality of contact traces, wherein the terminal contacts are configured to maintain contact as the tapered cup rotates about the post axis.

Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed for providing increased friction between the wheels of a vehicle and the ground. An example vehicle includes an anti-lock brake system, inertial sensor, and wheels. The vehicle also includes a computing system configured to deploy aggregate to an area proximate the wheels, responsive to determining that a vehicle traction value is below a first threshold. The computing system is also configured to, after deploying the aggregate, deploy a friction mat to an area proximate the wheels, responsive to determining that the vehicle traction value remains below a second threshold.

Abstract: Embodiments provide an electrical connector having the ability for a high circuit count. An example electrical connector includes a plurality of contact traces extending along a circumference of a tapered post, on a plurality of respective planes perpendicular to a post axis. The electrical connector also includes a tapered cup positioned over the tapered post, having a plurality of inward facing terminal contacts corresponding to the plurality of contact traces, wherein the terminal contacts are configured to maintain contact as the tapered cup rotates about the post axis.

Abstract: An electrical distribution apparatus is adapted for use in a wiring harness of an automotive electrical system. A flat flexible cable has an insulating substrate embedding a plurality of flat wires. The flat cable has a cable end wherein the wires extend as exposed blade fingers, each finger having at least one lateral fold stacking a thickness of the respective finger. A ferrule is crimped over each stacked finger. A plurality of contact bodies each has a coupler end and a crimp end. Each crimped end has a pair of legs crimped onto a respective ferrule. A carrier block has a plurality of bores each receiving a respective coupler end. The carrier block carrying the coupler ends is configured to plug into an electronic module connector in the automotive electrical system.

Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed for providing increased friction between the wheels of a vehicle and the ground. An example vehicle includes an anti-lock brake system, inertial sensor, and wheels. The vehicle also includes a computing system configured to deploy aggregate to an area proximate the wheels, responsive to determining that a vehicle traction value is below a first threshold. The computing system is also configured to, after deploying the aggregate, deploy a friction mat to an area proximate the wheels, responsive to determining that the vehicle traction value remains below a second threshold.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus are disclosed for a hinged low profile modular electrical power bar of a vehicle. An example disclosed vehicle power bar includes a connector including first and second sockets. The vehicle power bar also includes first and second pins. Additionally, the vehicle power bar includes a first busbar rotatably coupled to the connector via the first pin coupled to a first terminal of the first busbar and inserted into the first socket, and a second busbar rotatably coupled to the connector via the second pin coupled to a second terminal of the second busbar and inserted into the second socket.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus are disclosed for a hinged low profile modular electrical power bar of a vehicle. An example disclosed vehicle power bar includes a connector including first and second sockets. The vehicle power bar also includes first and second pins. Additionally, the vehicle power bar includes a first busbar rotatably coupled to the connector via the first pin coupled to a first terminal of the first busbar and inserted into the first socket, and a second busbar rotatably coupled to the connector via the second pin coupled to a second terminal of the second busbar and inserted into the second socket.

Abstract: Method, systems, and apparatus are disclosed for fused-wire cable connectors for a busbar. An example cable includes wires, insulation around the wires, and a connector extending from the wires beyond the insulation. The example connector is formed from ends of the wires that are fused together. The example connector defines an aperture that is to receive a fastener to couple the connector to a busbar.

Abstract: A refund requesting device can include a camera, an optical character recognition (OCR) module, and a transmitter. The camera can capture a defective product photograph of a defective product and a receipt photograph of a purchase receipt for the defective product. The optical character recognition (OCR) module can optical character recognize the receipt photograph to produce receipt textual data. The transmitter can transmit, to a refund processing server, a refund request message comprising at least one of the defective product photograph and the receipt textual data. The refund processing server can processes the refund request message to add a refund money amount to an account associated with a purchaser of the defective product.

Abstract: An electronic vaporizing device has a reservoir tank that reseals after penetration. A reservoir tank sealed with the septum membrane is exposed for refilling (and initially filling) a liquid solution with a syringe needle. The liquid solution contains an active ingredient such as nicotine, THC or pharmaceutical. The septum membrane is be pierced by the syringe needle and then automatically resealed when withdrawn due to durometer and anti-coring characteristics of the septum membrane.