Abstract: A system and method of providing a plurality of services through a plurality of vehicle-generated Wi-Fi channels includes: generating at a first Wi-Fi module a first Wi-Fi channel that includes a master list of services provided by the first Wi-Fi module as well as one or more other Wi-Fi modules; receiving a request for a service included on the master list at the first Wi-Fi module from a wireless device communicating; determining that the service is not available through the first Wi-Fi module; identifying a second Wi-Fi module that provides the service; and transmitting a message to the wireless device identifying the second Wi-Fi module that provides the service identified in the request.

Abstract: A short range wireless communication (SRWC) system for a vehicle and a method of using the SRWC system. The system includes a first SRWC node in the vehicle having a SRWC receiver and a SRWC transmitter, and a second SRWC node in the vehicle adapted to send and receive SRWC data. The first and second SRWC nodes are configured so that when the first and second SRWC nodes are operable, an SRWC object device perceives the first and second SRWC nodes as a single SRWC device.

Abstract: A system and method for providing wireless communication between a handheld mobile device and an embedded vehicle system of a motor vehicle. The system includes a communication module that utilizes at least two different short range wireless communication technologies to facilitate communication and/or pairing of an occupant's smartphone or other mobile device with an embedded vehicle system such as a vehicle infotainment system. This includes the use of a very short range communication technology, such as Near Field Communication (NFC), to communicate between the mobile device and an embedded vehicle system that is located outside of the operational range of the NFC or other very short range communication technology used by the mobile device.

Abstract: A vehicle gateway module adapted to communicate using short range wireless communication (SRWC) and a method of receiving data from a wireless source via a SRWC chipset in a vehicle. The method includes the steps of: detecting the wireless source using a first SRWC chipset in a gateway module in the vehicle; in response to detecting the wireless source with the first SRWC chipset, triggering a second SRWC chipset in the gateway module to wake-up by exiting a POWER OFF mode, wherein the first and second SRWC chipsets are configured to communicate according to different SRWC protocols; and in response to the triggering step: exiting the POWER OFF mode at the second SRWC chipset; and receiving content data from the wireless source at the gateway module via the second SRWC chipset.

Abstract: In an example of a method for locating a Near Field Communication (NFC) antenna, an indication of an imminent use of the NFC antenna is received. In response to receiving the indication, a light is caused to illuminate a location of the NFC antenna, a logo of the NFC antenna, or an area within proximity of the location of the NFC antenna in a pattern.

Abstract: A system and method for performing an operation at a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a first acoustic transceiver that transmits and receives inaudible acoustic signals and a second acoustic transceiver that transmits and receives inaudible acoustic signals. The second acoustic transceiver is stationary with respect to the vehicle. A processor receive an inaudible acoustic signal transmitted between the first acoustic transceiver and the second acoustic transceiver, determines a location of the first acoustic transceiver with respect to the vehicle from the received signal, and performs an operation at the vehicle based on the location of the first acoustic transceiver with respect to the vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for providing wireless communication between a handheld mobile device and an embedded vehicle system of a motor vehicle. The system includes a communication module that utilizes at least two different short range wireless communication technologies to facilitate communication and/or pairing of an occupant's smartphone or other mobile device with an embedded vehicle system such as a vehicle infotainment system. This includes the use of a very short range communication technology, such as Near Field Communication (NFC), to communicate between the mobile device and an embedded vehicle system that is located outside of the operational range of the NFC or other very short range communication technology used by the mobile device.

Abstract: The invention provides a piezoresistive electronic skin, a preparation method and a use thereof. The piezoresistive electronic skin uses carbon nanotube film as the conductive layer and uses materials provided with micro-nano patterns, such as polydimethylsiloxane, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl formal, polyethylene, and so on, as the substrate, enabling the substrate has advantages of high flexibility and being pliable, and it needs low operating voltage and little power consumption, but has high sensitivity and short response time. More importantly, the invention uses the patterned flexible substrate as the basis, greatly improving the sensitivity of electronic skin reacting to tiny applied force from outside. The invention also provides a capacitive electronic skin and a preparation method thereof. Further, the invention also provides a use of the piezoresistive electronic skin or the capacitive electronic skin on speech recognition, pulse detection, medical robot, etc.

Abstract: A short range wireless communication (SRWC) system for a vehicle and a method of using the SRWC system. The system includes a first SRWC node in the vehicle having a SRWC receiver and a SRWC transmitter, and a second SRWC node in the vehicle adapted to send and receive SRWC data. The first and second SRWC nodes are configured so that when the first and second SRWC nodes are operable, an SRWC object device perceives the first and second SRWC nodes as a single SRWC device.

Abstract: In an example of a method for locating a Near Field Communication (NFC) antenna, an indication of an imminent use of the NFC antenna is received. In response to receiving the indication, a light is caused to illuminate a location of the NFC antenna, a logo of the NFC antenna, or an area within proximity of the location of the NFC antenna in a pattern.

Abstract: A system includes a vehicle communications platform (VCP) operatively disposed in a vehicle and in communication with a server. The VCP has a low energy, short-range wireless communication module, including advertising ON and OFF modes. The advertising ON mode enables the module to broadcast an advertising event, and is triggered when i) vehicle position data indicates that the vehicle is not at its garage address or ii) wireless device position data indicates that the wireless device is within a preset range of the vehicle. The advertising OFF mode inhibits the module from broadcasting the advertising event, and is triggered when i) vehicle position data indicates that the vehicle is at its garage address or ii) wireless device position data indicates that the wireless device is not within the preset range of the vehicle.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) and associated method support using a pre-use configuration for determining an initial/preferred operational mode for the IC from plural operational modes that may be entered following power-up cycles of the IC. The initial/preferred operational mode can be determined after the design phase of the IC so that, during IC operation, wasted power or delay are not incurred by first requiring that the IC power up in a default operational mode and subsequently run executive code to reprogram the IC to enter an operational mode that is preferred for the application for which the IC is being used by the IC integrator/user. The configurations determine clock frequencies and/or power levels for core processing and/or peripheral modules and allow the same IC design/die to be targeted to a spectrum of different power usage/performance applications by the integrator/user.

Abstract: The present application discloses a lighting device, which comprises a light source (110), a connection structure (120) comprising a cap (122, 124) provided at an end thereof, and a transmission mechanism (130); the cap is electrically connected with the light source; the transmission mechanism comprises a driving component (132) movably connected to a rotation component (134) on which the cap is mounted, wherein a movement of the driving component relative to the rotation component causes the rotation component with the cap to rotate. Just by touching, pressing, sliding or rotating a button (155) set on the surface of the panel (150), the rotation component is driven to rotate, and then the two pins of the two caps are quickly inserted into the corresponding sockets.

Abstract: A system includes a vehicle communications platform (VCP) operatively disposed in a vehicle and in communication with a server. The VCP has a low energy, short-range wireless communication module, including advertising ON and OFF modes. The advertising ON mode enables the module to broadcast an advertising event, and is triggered when i) vehicle position data indicates that the vehicle is not at its garage address or ii) wireless device position data indicates that the wireless device is within a preset range of the vehicle. The advertising OFF mode inhibits the module from broadcasting the advertising event, and is triggered when i) vehicle position data indicates that the vehicle is at its garage address or ii) wireless device position data indicates that the wireless device is not within the preset range of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method and system for selective activation of a vehicle near field communication (NFC) module. The vehicle NFC module may be part of a vehicle communication and access system capable of initiating various vehicle functions, such as unlocking one or more doors of the vehicle or starting a motor or engine of the vehicle. With the method and system, a user's mobile device can be used in lieu of a key or a key fob. In situations where the battery power level of the user's mobile device is low, such that Bluetooth or the generation of an active NFC signal is unavailable, the vehicle NFC module is maintained in an active mode. In the active mode, the vehicle NFC module can initiate a connection with a passive mobile NFC target. Otherwise, depending on the battery level of the user's mobile device, the vehicle NFC module is maintained in a standard sleep mode to save power.

Abstract: A mobile communication system and a method of establishing a wireless connection between a vehicle and at least one mobile device. The method includes: establishing a first short range wireless communication (SRWC) link between the vehicle and the mobile device; and using the first SRWC link to establish a second SRWC link between the vehicle and the mobile device, wherein the first and second SRWC links use different SRWC protocols.

Abstract: A method for initiating a projection session between one of a plurality devices and an infotainment system of a motor vehicle includes establishing communications with each of the plurality of mobile devices. Each of the plurality of devices is identified against a predetermined priority, such that each of the plurality of devices identified with a predetermined priority is assigned the predetermined priority. Each of the plurality of devices is prioritized from the highest to lowest based on the predetermined priority. A user configuration of the one of the plurality of devices with the highest priority is red. A connection between the one of the plurality of devices with the highest priority and the infotainment system of the motor vehicle is attempted. A communication session between the one of the plurality of devices with the highest priority and the infotainment system of the motor vehicle is then established.

Abstract: A method for initiating a projection session between one of a plurality devices and an infotainment system of a motor vehicle includes establishing communications with each of the plurality of mobile devices. Each of the plurality of devices is identified against a predetermined priority, such that each of the plurality of devices identified with a predetermined priority is assigned the predetermined priority. Each of the plurality of devices is prioritized from the highest to lowest based on the predetermined priority. A user configuration of the one of the plurality of devices with the highest priority is red. A connection between the one of the plurality of devices with the highest priority and the infotainment system of the motor vehicle is attempted. A communication session between the one of the plurality of devices with the highest priority and the infotainment system of the motor vehicle is then established.

Abstract: The present application discloses a lighting device, which comprises a light source (110), a connection structure (120) comprising a cap (122, 124) provided at an end thereof, and a transmission mechanism (130); the cap is electrically connected with the light source; the transmission mechanism comprises a driving component (132) movably connected to a rotation component (134) on which the cap is mounted, wherein a movement of the driving component relative to the rotation component causes the rotation component with the cap to rotate. Just by touching, pressing, sliding or rotating a button (155) set on the surface of the panel (150), the rotation component is driven to rotate, and then the two pins of the two caps are quickly inserted into the corresponding sockets.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) and associated method support using a pre-use configuration for determining an initial/preferred operational mode for the IC from plural operational modes that may be entered following power-up cycles of the IC. The initial/preferred operational mode can be determined after the design phase of the IC so that, during IC operation, wasted power or delay are not incurred by first requiring that the IC power up in a default operational mode and subsequently run executive code to reprogram the IC to enter an operational mode that is preferred for the application for which the IC is being used by the IC integrator/user. The configurations determine clock frequencies and/or power levels for core processing and/or peripheral modules and allow the same IC design/die to be targeted to a spectrum of different power usage/performance applications by the integrator/user.