Abstract: A smooth cooperative lane change control method for multi-connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), including: acquiring vehicle information of a lane-changing vehicle M and four surrounding vehicles A, B, C and D; constructing uncontrolled-vehicle and controlled-vehicle motion state prediction models; according to the motion state prediction models, predicting motion states of the lane-changing vehicle M, and the vehicles A, B, C and D; constructing an upper-layer optimization model to calculate an optimal control value and an optimized motion state of the lane-changing vehicle M and an optimal control value of the vehicle A; constructing a lower-layer optimization model to calculate an optimal control value of the vehicle D; and controlling the lane-changing vehicle M, the vehicle A and the vehicle D to run according to a corresponding optimal control value.

Abstract: A server device provides a social media platform. The server device includes one or more processors configured to execute instructions stored in associated memory to send instructions to a client device to cause the client device to display a graphical user interface (GUI) of the social media platform, receive at least one image of a face of a user of the client device and a selection of at least one predetermined style via the GUI, using the at least one image and the at least one predetermined style as input, generate a plurality of artificial intelligence (AI) profile pictures via an AI model, and send the plurality of AI profile pictures to the client device.

Abstract: A method for generating magnetic resonance (MR) images using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system includes determining an optimized set of sequence parameters for a pulse sequence using an optimization framework comprising a systematic error index (SEI) configured to characterize errors, performing, using the MRI system, the pulse sequence comprising the optimized set of sequence parameters to acquire data from a subject, and generating at least one image of the subject using the acquired data.

Abstract: An online stress monitoring system is used to obtain a stress distribution of each position, a geophone monitoring system is used to monitor high-frequency vibration signals produced by coal and rock fracture, a support resistance monitoring system is used to monitor working resistance of hydraulic supports in a working face, a well-ground joint microseismic system is used to monitor low-frequency vibration signals produced by the coal and rock fracture, and realize position of a microseismic source and inversion imaging of mining fractures, and an anchor stress monitoring system is used to monitor stress states of anchor bolts and cables. A data processing center is used to comprehensively process data obtained from the above five systems using an early warning model, thereby to obtain a prediction result of rock burst and determine whether to make early warning, thus workers can take timely measures according to the early warning situation.

Abstract: A mobile device for remotely controlling the movement of a vehicle and trailer is provided. The mobile device provides a user engagement input for display and use of a control input. The control input may be used to generate a signal for controlling the movement of the vehicle and trailer.

Abstract: A hypergravity model test device for simulating a progressive failure of a shield tunnel face, including a model box, a shield tunnel model, a servo loading control system and a data acquisition system. The servo loading control system includes a servo motor, a planetary roller screw electric cylinder and a loading rod. The data acquisition system includes a displacement transducer, an axial force meter, a pore pressure transducer, an earth pressure transducer and an industrial camera. The servo loading control system is connected to an excavation plate through the loading rod to control the excavation plate to move back and forth along an axial direction of the shield tunnel model at a set speed to simulate failure of the shield tunnel face. A method for simulating a progressive failure of a shield tunnel face is also provided.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to mapping a plurality of temperatures across an area. One example provides a temperature sensing device including a flexible support and a temperature sensing structure having a plurality of individually readable temperature sensing junctions. The temperature sensing structure includes a line of a first conductive material extending across an area of the support, and a plurality of lines of a second conductive material each intersecting the line of the first junction material at a corresponding sensing junction.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a corresponding electronic device for dynamically providing perceptible feedback for a rotary control component of an electronic device are provided. An operation on the rotary control component is detected. An initial value of the rotary control component is synchronized with a software control value of the electronic device. A variation value corresponding to the operation is identified. It is determined that the initial value and the variation value meet a feedback condition. Perceptible feedback is provided through a feedback component of the electronic device.

Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods including a mobile device for remotely controlling the movement of a vehicle and trailer. The mobile device provides an intuitive interface for controlling the movement of the vehicle and trailer by changing the orientation of a vehicle graphic (e.g., of the vehicle and trailer) according to a position of the mobile device around a periphery of the vehicle and trailer. This allows the user to walk around the vehicle and trailer to determine a best position from which to control the vehicle and trailer depending on a given situation without losing the intuitiveness of the user interface.

Abstract: A method to manufacture an article comprises applying an ink to a substrate. The ink includes a liquid vehicle, a plurality of solid metal particles, a plurality of gallium-containing particles, and a thermally activated flux. The method further comprises curing the ink by heating the substrate to within an activation temperature range of the flux. The article manufactured by this method comprises a substrate, an electronically conductive film arranged on the substrate, and an adherent barrier layer covering both the substrate and the film. The film includes a plurality of solid metal particles with a gallium-based liquid metal bridging the plurality of solid metal particles.

Abstract: A system for assisting in aligning a vehicle for hitching with a trailer includes a vehicle steering system, a wireless communication module, a detection system outputting a signal including scene data of an area to a rear of the vehicle, and a controller. The controller receives, via the wireless communication module, an automated hitching initiation command from an external wireless device, receives the scene data and identifying the trailer within the area to the rear of the vehicle, derives a backing path to align a hitch ball mounted on the vehicle to a coupler of the trailer, and controls the vehicle steering system to maneuver the vehicle including reversing along the backing path.

Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods including a mobile device for remotely controlling the movement of a vehicle and trailer. The mobile device provides an intuitive user interface and control input mechanism for controlling the movement of the vehicle and trailer. The control input mechanism uses the tilt and heading of the mobile device to provide a propulsion command and a steering curvature command.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for rapid switching between an Augmented Reality engagement interface and an orbital motion engagement interface operating via mobile device application. The application may be used to remotely control remote vehicle parking assist functions of a semi-autonomous vehicle. The HMI quick switch system may present two or more user interfaces as alternative options that may allow the user to command a vehicle to perform remote parking assist functions using a securely connected (tethered) mobile device connecting to the vehicle and providing indication of active user engagement with the remote parking assist operations. The HMI quick switch system evaluates user engagement using a complex gesture and video input using the mobile device sensors. By providing an intuitive fast switching interface, a user may provide greater attention to the vehicle and task at hand without undue focus on complex interface actions.

Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods including a mobile device for remotely controlling the movement of a vehicle and trailer. The mobile device provides an intuitive interface for controlling the movement of the vehicle and trailer by changing the orientation of a vehicle graphic (e.g., of the vehicle and trailer) according to a position of the mobile device around a periphery of the vehicle and trailer. This allows the user to walk around the vehicle and trailer to determine a best position from which to control the vehicle and trailer depending on a given situation without losing the intuitiveness of the user interface.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to vehicle remote parking assistance, and, more specifically, systems and methods for determining a distance between a vehicle and a mobile device during a remote parking procedure. In particular, the systems and methods include selecting a camera lens or focal length for use with a first method of determining a distance between a vehicle and a mobile device based on an image of the vehicle and a digital model of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of selectively illuminating part of an electronic device includes obtaining a posture status of a hinge supporting a display cover relative to a base of the electronic device and illuminating an optical module positioned on an outer surface of the electronic device based on the hinge position of the posture status.

Abstract: The disclosure generally pertains to a vehicle maneuvering system that includes a personal communication device configured to provide enhanced feedback during vehicle maneuvering operations. In an example scenario, an individual executes a remote-control action upon a personal communication device such as, for example, by swiping a finger across a touchscreen. The personal communication device communicates with a vehicle controller to maneuver the vehicle. Enhanced feedback pertaining to the movement of the vehicle, such as a direction and/or a speed of movement, is provided via the personal communication device in various formats.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a haptic feedback system. The haptic feedback system includes a first haptic actuator coupled to a controller via a first set of two or more electrodes, and a second haptic actuator coupled to the first haptic actuator, and further coupled to the controller via a second set of two or more electrodes. The controller is configured to provide a first drive signal to the first haptic actuator via the first set of two or more electrodes, and to provide a second drive signal, different from the first drive signal, to the second haptic actuator via the second set of two or more electrodes. Combining two haptic actuators allows for a broader range of feedback and a heightened user experience.

Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein are configured to provide a mobile device for remotely controlling the movement of a vehicle and trailer. The mobile device provides a user engagement input for display and use of a control input. The control input may be used to generate a signal for controlling the movement of the vehicle and trailer.

Abstract: A Remote Trailer Maneuvering (RTM) system includes a mobile device app that identifies and processes environmental information from a photo, to identify obstacles such as walls, surrounding objects, etc. When the RTM system detects a boat, a trailer, and a boat ramp, it calculates a travel distance to drive the trailer into the water for unloading the boat. The RTM system identifies obstructions, outputs information and warnings, and prompts for information and user control feedback. Once the photo is processed, the RTM system sends control instructions to an RTM controller onboard the vehicle. The vehicle may send a responsive message to the mobile device indicating that the RTM system is ready to proceed with the maneuvering function. The RTM controller maneuvers the trailer, using an autonomous vehicle controller, to the target position using the control instructions.