Abstract: This application describes a proactive sensing system for an autonomous vehicle. This system fuses vehicle sensing data and sensing data from a roadside unit, a Traffic Control Unit, and/or a cloud to provide full 360-degree coverage and birds-eye view of the driving environment. This proactive sensing system cooperatively uses vehicle-based sensor data and sensor data from external sources to provide better and more efficient sensing of longtail or corner cases, such as blind spots and blockage by surrounding objects. Specifically, this proactive sensing system effectively identifies major sensing points where vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and bicycles, are major challenges for autonomous vehicles at intersections, roundabouts, or work zones. Accordingly, the technology significantly improves the safety of autonomous vehicles.

Abstract: An analog-to-digital converter includes a D/A conversion circuit, a comparator, and a logic control module. An input signal is sampled and held to obtain a sampling signal. The D/A conversion circuit receives the sampling signal and a reference voltage signal, and an output terminal of the D/A conversion circuit outputs a first voltage signal. The output terminal of the D/A conversion circuit is coupled to at least one input terminal of the comparator. An output terminal of the comparator is coupled to an input terminal of the logic control module, and the logic control module controls the D/A conversion circuit to adjust the first voltage signal according to a comparison result of the comparator. When the number of comparisons of the comparator reaches preset digits of the D/A conversion circuit, a data output terminal of the logic control module outputs a data signal corresponding to the input signal.

Abstract: A cell and tissue sheet forming package includes a container body, a membrane, a sliding door plate and a sealing film. The sliding door plate is disposed slidably on a top of the container body to cover or expose the membrane. The sliding door plate has a hole and a passive magnetic assembly. The cell injection equipment includes a carrier, an injection mechanism and a drive mechanism. The carrier carries the package, and the drive mechanism moves the carrier and the injection mechanism to have the injection mechanism to inject a solution, through the hole, into the package. A heating element of the carrier is introduced to heat the membrane and the solution to transform the solution into a colloid sheet on the membrane. Then, the positive magnetic assembly engages magnetically the passive magnetic assembly to slide the sliding door plate to expose the colloid sheet on the membrane.

Abstract: The technology relates to a systematic intelligent system (SIS) configured to share data and allocate computing resources among automated driving systems (ADS), e.g., using unified data specifications and interfaces. The SIS comprises systematic intelligent units (SIU) that serve components of ADS, including vehicle intelligent units (VIU) and roadside intelligent units (RIU), and is configured to perform methods to serve an entire trip.

Abstract: A grip strength training and measuring device includes a main body configured for fingers to abut against and press, a penetrating hole penetrating through the main body to define a accommodating space, a pressure sensor arranged in the accommodating space and including a pressure sensing unit to detect a pressure magnitude and a pressing time transmitting from the main body to the pressure sensor when fingers press the main body and to output pressure measurement data, a processor electrically connected to the pressure sensing unit to receive the pressure measurement data, and a feedback device electrically connected to the processor to generate a first feedback, under a control of the processor, when the pressure measurement data does not reach a predetermined value, and to generate a second feedback differing from the first feedback, under the control of the processor, when the pressure measurement data reaches the predetermined value.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-header pipe distributing annular printed circuit heat exchanger, and pertains to the technical field of heat exchangers, the heat exchanger includes: a front head configured to achieve same side entry and exit of a cold fluid; a core body with one end thereof connected with the front head and configured to achieve distributing of cold fluid entry and exit; a hot fluid inlet cavity provided in a middle portion of the core body and configured to achieve entry of a hot fluid; a shell sheathed outside the core body, and the shell and the core body provided with a gap for collecting the hot fluid; and a lower cover plate connected with one end of the core body and configured to block the hot fluid inlet cavity. The present invention can improve compactness and power density of the heat exchanger, reduce volume and weight.

Abstract: This invention presents a vehicle safety system (VSS) for autonomous vehicles (AVs) utilizing an onboard unit (OBU) capable of communicating with various entities, comprising roadside units (RSUs), other OBUs, and cloud platforms. The OBU incorporates a safety subsystem designed to implement proactive, active, and passive safety measures. The proactive safety measures comprise incident prediction and warnings. The active safety measures comprise emergency braking, and the passive safety measures comprise incident response and dynamic routing. This VSS can be further enhanced by incorporating sensing and processing capabilities of the RSU network or the cloud platform, enabling distributed and integrated safety functions and improved environmental awareness. The system aims to enhance AV safety by addressing incidents before, during, and after their occurrence through comprehensive safety measures at a system level, comprising a vehicle centric system, a vehicle-road system, or a vehicle cloud system.

Abstract: The Intelligent Information Conversion System (IICS) facilitates real-time dynamic information exchange among connected and automated vehicle (CAV), roadside intelligent unit (RIU), and cloud platform. The system comprises a codebook, coding module, connector module, and supporting system. The codebook provides a standardized format for information exchange, using a sequence of integers corresponding to various categories such as vehicle automation level, vehicle type, and road category. The coding module encodes and decodes information to enable seamless communication among CAV, RIU, and cloud platform, optimizing data transmission and service levels for autonomous driving. The system supports sorting, encoding, and decoding information into a codebook string, improving real-time interaction and information flow across connected environments. It enhances vehicle automation and supports dynamic, context sensitive data exchanges between different entities in the autonomous ecosystem.

Abstract: This technology provides systems and methods for a vehicle computing system (VCS) for autonomous driving. This VCS furnishes End-to-End models that provide sensing, prediction, planning, decision-making, and control functions. The VCS executes vehicle control algorithms, trains general AI models, and makes inferences from those AI models. Specifically, a computing subsystem of the VCS performs computation methods that train a tensor-centered model and/or make inferences from a tensor-centered model. Additionally, the VCS gathers data from a roadside unit network, an onboard unit, a cloud platform, a traffic control center/traffic control unit, and a traffic operations center (TOC), thereby enhancing the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for a vehicle-based cloud computing system (VCCS) for autonomous driving. This VCCS builds world models based on a series of complex scenario data to optimize sensing, prediction, planning, decision making, and control for autonomous driving. The VCCS can execute vehicle control algorithms, train general AI models, and make inferences to optimize autonomous driving. Specifically, it dynamically adjusts driving strategies based on long tail scenarios including but not limited to weather, work zone information, and traffic status, ensuring safe and efficient vehicle operation. Additionally, the VCCS can gather supplementary data from (a) a roadside unit (RSU) network, (b) another OBU, (c) a cloud platform, (d) a traffic control center/traffic control unit (TCC/TCU), and (e) a traffic operations center (TOC), thereby further improving control and efficiency in complex driving environments.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a biological tissue forming method includes the following steps: providing a biological tissue forming package with a base, a membrane, a sliding assembly and a sealing film that seals a chamber of the base used for receiving the membrane and the sliding assembly with one of the base and the sealing film being light-transmitting; passing a biological tissue fluid through the sealing film and the sliding assembly so as to be dispensed on the membrane; moving the sliding assembly away from a covering position used for covering the membrane via at least one passive magnetic element so as to expose the biological tissue fluid on the membrane; and emitting the biological tissue fluid exposed on the membrane by a curing light transmitting through the one of the base and the sealing film so as to cure the biological tissue fluid into a biological tissue.

Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to aspects of a Distributed Driving System (DDS) for managing Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) and particularly, but not exclusively, to systems, designs, and methods for a Device Allocation System (DAS) configured to allocate and distribute resources to devices of a Distributed Driving Systems (DDS).

Abstract: A load lock in which the pumping speed is controlled so as to minimize the possibility of condensation is disclosed. The load lock is in communication with a vacuum pump and a valve. A controller is used to control the valve such that the supersaturation ratio within the load lock does not exceed a predetermined threshold, which is less than or equal to the critical value at which vapor condenses. In certain embodiments, a computer model is used to generate a profile, which may be a pumping speed profile or a pressure profile, and the valve is controlled according to the profile. In another embodiment, the load lock comprises a temperature sensor and a pressure sensor. The controller may calculate the supersaturation ratio based on these parameters and control the valve accordingly.

Abstract: Provided herein is a technology for an Autonomous Vehicle Cloud System (AVCS). This AVCS provides sensing, data fusion, prediction, decision-making, and/or control instructions for specific vehicles at a microscopic level based on data from one or more of other vehicles, roadside unit (RSU), cloud-based platform, and traffic control center/traffic control unit (TCC/TCU). Specifically, the AVs can be effectively and efficiently operated and controlled by the AVCS. The AVCS provides individual vehicles with detailed time-sensitive control instructions for fulfilling driving tasks, including car following, lane changing, route guidance, and other related information. The AVCS is configured to predict individual vehicle behavior and provide planning and decision-making at a microscopic level. In addition, the AVCS is configured to provide one or more of virtual traffic light management, travel demand assignment, traffic state estimation, and platoon control.

Abstract: A calibration system and a calibration method for state of charge (SOC) and state of health (SOH) in an energy storage system are provided. The calibration system includes a Main Battery Management System (MBMS) and a plurality of racks, wherein, when the MBMS determines that one of the plurality of racks meets auto-calibration conditions, the MBMS utilizes a battery feature value extraction algorithm to obtain feature value data of each of battery packs, and predicts the number of battery cycles for each of the battery packs via a battery aging correction model. In this way, the SOC and the SOH for each of the battery packs can be accurately calculated, so that maintenance personnel can clearly comprehend the status of each of the racks, thereby improving the efficiency of power management.

Abstract: A control circuit generates a set signal based on an output voltage and a reference voltage signal, a total output current and a reference current signal, and each sub-control circuit receives the set signal; a next sub-control circuit receives an enable signal generated by its previous sub-control circuit, and generates a corresponding switch control signal and an enable signal acting on its next sub-control circuit to control the corresponding switch circuit to turn on or turn off based on the received enable signal and the set signal. The present disclosure can control sequential conduction of the plurality of switch circuits through the signal transmission among the multiple sub-control circuits, and can implement overcurrent protection when the total output current is overcurrent, and implement the control of the switch circuit when the total output current is not overcurrent based on the comparison of the output voltage and the reference voltage signal.

Abstract: Provided herein is a technology for an Autonomous Vehicle Intelligent System (AVIS), which facilitates vehicle operations and control for autonomous driving. The AVIS and related methods provide vehicles with vehicle-specific information for a vehicle to perform driving tasks such as car following, lane changing, and route guidance. The AVIS comprises an onboard unit (OBU), wherein the OBU comprises a communication module communicating with one or more of other autonomous vehicles (AV), a roadside unit (RSU), a cloud platform, and a traffic control center/traffic control unit (TCC/TCU). The AVIS implements one or more of the following functions: sensing, prediction, decision-making, and vehicle control using onboard information and vehicle-specific information received from other AVs, the RSU, the cloud platform, and/or the TCC/TCU.

Abstract: A cell and tissue sheet forming package includes a container body, a membrane, a sliding door plate and a sealing film. The sliding door plate is disposed slidably on a top of the container body to cover or expose the membrane. The sliding door plate has a hole and a passive magnetic assembly. The cell injection equipment includes a carrier, an injection mechanism and a drive mechanism. The carrier carries the package, and the drive mechanism moves the carrier and the injection mechanism to have the injection mechanism to inject a solution, through the hole, into the package. A heating element of the carrier is introduced to heat the membrane and the solution to transform the solution into a colloid sheet on the membrane. Then, the positive magnetic assembly engages magnetically the passive magnetic assembly to slide the sliding door plate to expose the colloid sheet on the membrane.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an error amplifier, a switching converter, and a control method of the error amplifier. The error amplifier includes: an operation module for outputting a regulation signal according to a difference between a feedback voltage and a reference voltage, wherein the feedback voltage represents an output voltage of the switching converter, and the regulation signal is used to regulate an output current of the switching converter; a regulation module for regulating a transconductance of the operation module according to an absolute value of the difference between the feedback voltage and the reference voltage or an absolute value of the regulation signal. When an output of the switching converter changes greatly, the transconductance of the error amplifier is increased in real time, thereby a bandwidth is increased to achieve a fast response of the switching converter. The switching converter has high stability when the output is normal.