Abstract: An apparatus and a method for controlling steering of a vehicle of a vehicle are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a device configured to receive a first signal indicative of a requested steering angle and a second signal indicative of a roll angle of the vehicle. The device is also configured to determine a proposed steering angle for steerable wheels of the vehicle in dependence on the first signal and to provide an output signal configured to cause steering of the steerable wheels at the proposed steering angle. In dependence on a set of criteria being met, the device is configured to determine the proposed steering angle in dependence on the second signal.

Abstract: An apparatus (104) and a method (2600) for controlling steering of a vehicle (100) of a vehicle (100) are disclosed. The apparatus (104) comprises a device (105) configured to receive a first signal indicative of a requested steering angle and a second signal indicative of a roll angle of the vehicle (100). The device is also configured to determine a proposed steering angle for steerable wheels of the vehicle (100) in dependence on the first signal and to provide an output signal configured to cause steering of the steerable wheels at the proposed steering angle. In dependence on a set of criteria being met, the device (105) is configured to determine the proposed steering angle in dependence on the second signal.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle is described. The control system comprises one or more controllers, the control system configured to receive a speed-dependent signal from a wheel speed sensor, the speed-dependent signal being dependent on a rate at which teeth of a toothed wheel move past the wheel speed sensor, and in dependence on the speed-dependent signal, permitting rear wheel steering of the vehicle. In this way, rear wheel steering can be permitted from a very low speed, at which speeds a vehicle or wheel speed signal is not generally available. By using a tooth count, such low speeds, or at least an indication that the vehicle is moving, may be estimated.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system for controlling an actuator of a rear wheel steering system of a vehicle. The control system is configured to receive first and second input signals indicative of vehicle speed and power mode of a power unit of the vehicle. The control system determines the speed of the vehicle and if the power mode changes. If the vehicle speed is greater than zero and the power mode changes from on to off, the control system outputs an actuator control signal comprising an actuator displacement position request equal to zero. Aspects of the present invention also relate to a method, a system, a vehicle, and computer software and hardware for controlling a rear wheel steering system.

Abstract: A control system (104) for a steering system (101) of a vehicle (100), the control system comprising one or more controllers, the control system configured to: receive (600) a vehicle speed signal indicative of a current vehicle speed; receive (602) a steering input signal output corresponding to a demanded steering angle of a steered wheel; determine (604) from the received vehicle speed signal when the current vehicle speed reaches zero; and output (606) a control signal to control a steering angle of a steered wheel (103, 106), such that the steered wheel is controlled to turn towards a straight ahead condition, in the event that the current vehicle speed remains zero and the time since the current vehicle speed reached zero is within a time period T.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides system and techniques that allow a device to be coupled with an electromechanical gun. The electromechanical gun may be physically coupled with a cradle of the device, and the electromechanical gun may be communicatively coupled with an electrical interface of the device. The device may include a display mechanism that is capable of visually conveying information, a power source configured to supply power to the display mechanism, an electrical interface configured to be coupled with an electromechanical gun so as to allow power to be directed from the power source to the electromechanical gun, and a processor configured to process incoming messages received from the electromechanical gun and transmit outgoing messages to the electromechanical gun. The processor may perform a handshake procedure with the electromechanical gun, and the processor may process the incoming messages or transmit the outgoing messages based on the handshake procedure.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for determining a grip layout for a gun. The techniques include obtaining an image depicting a hand, obtaining calibration data associated with the image, calculating a real distance between a first landmark of the hand and a second landmark of the hand, and determining a grip layout for the gun based on the real distance between the first landmark and the second landmark. Calibration data may include a scale for the image or data that may be used to derive the scale, such as an object of known dimensions, an angular field of view, or a distance between the device used to capture the image and the hand. The grip layout may include a backstrap size, a sensor size, a sensor location on the gun, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a chemical-mechanical polishing composition comprising (i) ceria abrasive particles, wherein each ceria abrasive particle comprises at least one associated silane comprising at least one moiety of Formula I: Si(R1)n(X)(4-n), wherein R1, X, and n are as defined herein, and (ii) water. The invention also provides a method of chemically-mechanically polishing a substrate, especially a silicon oxide and/or silicon nitride substrate, by contacting the substrate with the inventive chemical-mechanical polishing composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a chemical-mechanical polishing composition comprising (i) ceria abrasive particles, wherein each ceria abrasive particle comprises at least one associated silane comprising at least one moiety of Formula I: Si(R1)n(X)(4-n), wherein R1, X, and n are as defined herein, and (ii) water. The invention also provides a method of chemically-mechanically polishing a substrate, especially a silicon oxide and/or silicon nitride substrate, by contacting the substrate with the inventive chemical-mechanical polishing composition.

Abstract: Techniques to index and search encrypted content are presented. A method includes assigning a unique encryption key to an organization (Org_Key) of which a user is a member, storing a first mapping of a user ID of the user to a resource ID of a resource, storing a second mapping of a first hash of the unique encryption key and the plaintext word to the resource ID, and storing a third mapping of a second hash of the Org_Key, the resource ID, and the plaintext word to a uniform resource locator link. A search for a given plaintext search word is performed by hashing the plaintext search word with the Org_Key to obtain the resource ID, and then hashing the plaintext search word, the resource ID and Org_Key, the result of which may map to a URL that points to the desired encrypted content.

Abstract: Example embodiments involve a metrics collection system for collecting software usage metrics from one or more client devices at deployments. A computer, such as a server configured to execute the metrics collection system, collects software usage metrics (e.g., as a metrics submission from a client device) of the software product at the deployment, identifies a metrics type of the software usage metrics collected, assigns the software usage metrics to a metrics category, and calculates and updates a metrics score of the metrics category, based on the software usage metrics collected.

Abstract: A mobile, portable, transportable dip tank to support wildfire fighting operations for both aerial firefighting, as well as ground support functionality. The dip tank includes the ability to be loaded in any orientation on to a transport vehicle, store onboard tools and includes an interior cistern that can be attached to water sources on the ground to continuously fill the cistern. An auto-fill/auto-regulating valve is incorporated into the still-well of the cistern in the air gap. Chamfered edges on the exterior prevent safety snag hazards. Lighting is incorporated into the interior and exterior of the cistern as well as exterior to the entire device. A communications suite is provided which allows for remote controlling of the features from any suitable device utilizing all modern forms of electronic communication.

Abstract: A metrics collection system for collecting software usage metrics from one or more client devices at deployments. A computer, such as a server configured to execute the metrics collection system, collects software usage metrics (e.g., as a metrics submission from a client device) of the software product at the deployment, identifies a metrics type of the software usage metrics collected, assigns the software usage metrics to a metrics category, and calculates and updates a metrics score of the metrics category, based on the software usage metrics collected.

Abstract: An apparatus (104) and a method (2600) for controlling steering of a vehicle (100) of a vehicle (100) are disclosed. The apparatus (104) comprises a device (105) configured to receive a first signal indicative of a requested steering angle and a second signal indicative of a roll angle of the vehicle (100). The device is also configured to determine a proposed steering angle for steerable wheels of the vehicle (100) in dependence on the first signal and to provide an output signal configured to cause steering of the steerable wheels at the proposed steering angle. In dependence on a set of criteria being met, the device (105) is configured to determine the proposed steering angle in dependence on the second signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for determining a grip layout for a gun. The techniques include obtaining an image depicting a hand, obtaining calibration data associated with the image, calculating a real distance between a first landmark of the hand and a second landmark of the hand, and determining a grip layout for the gun based on the real distance between the first landmark and the second landmark. Calibration data may include a scale for the image or data that may be used to derive the scale, such as an object of known dimensions, an angular field of view, or a distance between the device used to capture the image and the hand. The grip layout may include a backstrap size, a sensor size, a sensor location on the gun, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus (104) and a method (800) for controlling steering of rear wheels (103) of a vehicle (100) are disclosed. The apparatus (104) comprises a control means (105) configured to receive a first signal indicative of a front wheel steering angle and a second signal indicative of a selected mode selected from at least a first mode and a second mode. The control means is also configured to determine a proposed rear wheel steering angle in dependence on the first signal and the second signal and to provide an output signal configured to cause steering of rear wheels (103) at the proposed rear wheel steering angle.

Abstract: Example embodiments involve a metrics collection system for collecting software usage metrics from one or more client devices at deployments. A computer, such as a server configured to execute the metrics collection system, collects software usage metrics (e.g., as a metrics submission from a client device) of the software product at the deployment, identifies a metrics type of the software usage metrics collected, assigns the software usage metrics to a metrics category, and calculates and updates a metrics score of the metrics category, based on the software usage metrics collected.

Abstract: Example embodiments involve a metrics collection system for collecting software usage metrics from one or more client devices at deployments. A computer, such as a server configured to execute the metrics collection system, collects software usage metrics (e.g., as a metrics submission from a client device) of the software product at the deployment, identifies a metrics type of the software usage metrics collected, assigns the software usage metrics to a metrics category, and calculates and updates a metrics score of the metrics category, based on the software usage metrics collected.

Abstract: An apparatus (104) and a method (800) for controlling steering of rear wheels (103) of a vehicle (100) are disclosed. The apparatus (104) comprises a control means (105) configured to receive a first signal indicative of a front wheel steering angle and a second signal indicative of a selected mode selected from at least a first mode and a second mode. The control means is also configured to determine a proposed rear wheel steering angle in dependence on the first signal and the second signal and to provide an output signal configured to cause steering of rear wheels (103) at the proposed rear wheel steering angle.

Abstract: Example embodiments involve a metrics collection system for collecting software usage metrics from one or more client devices at deployments. A computer, such as a server configured to execute the metrics collection system, collects software usage metrics (e.g., as a metrics submission from a client device) of the software product at the deployment, identifies a metrics type of the software usage metrics collected, assigns the software usage metrics to a metrics category, and calculates and updates a metrics score of the metrics category, based on the software usage metrics collected.