Abstract: In a vehicle control device that is configured to be capable of switching from an automatic travel of the vehicle to manual travel by a driver, a manual driving adaptation degree of a driver during an automatic travel is calculated based on a driver state (S16), a notification timing is set such that the notification timing is earlier as the manual driving adaptation degree becomes lower (S18), and the automatic travel end notification is given to the driver at the set notification timing (S20).

Abstract: A driving assistance apparatus includes: a determination unit configured to determine, when a first junction and a second junction located ahead of the first junction exist on a travel road in an advancement direction of a vehicle, whether or not the first junction and the second junction satisfy a concurrent destination presentation condition on the basis of a distance between the first junction and the second junction; a presentation unit configured to present, when the first junction and the second junction are determined to satisfy the concurrent destination presentation condition, destination information ahead of the first junction and destination information ahead of the second junction to a driver of the vehicle; and a driving assistance unit configured to provide driving assistance to the vehicle in accordance with a destination selected by the driver on the basis of the presented destination information.

Abstract: This application describes the software invented to control a dual electric motor system. The dual electric motor system is a Chorus Motor system applied to electric drive for aircraft taxi. The software uses closed-loop control together with several other control laws to operate the motors. Knowledge of the current operating state of the motors, together with knowledge of the commands given to taxi forward, taxi in reverse, or brake in reverse, is used to configure the motors to optimal operating parameters. The software architecture is described along with the pilot interface and many details of software implementation.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and computer program wherein the method comprises: processing circuitry; and memory circuitry including computer program code; the memory circuitry and the computer program code configured to, with the processing circuitry, cause the apparatus at least to perform: identifying at least one user device associated with a user; enabling information indicative of an intended path of a vehicle to be provided to the at least one identified user device; determining whether or not the apparatus has received a notification that the user has acknowledged the information indicative of the intended path of the vehicle; and if the apparatus has not received the notification, enabling modification of the intended path of the vehicle.

Abstract: A powered carrier adaptable to traverse varied programmable routes is provided. The powered carrier has a carrier platform with two independently-motorized drive wheels and a castor wheel for tripod support of the platform along a surface. Each drive wheel is coupled to a rotational sensor adapted to electronically store their respective rotational properties so as to retrievably store a plurality of programmable routes the powered carrier traverses from points A to points B. The power sources, the motors, the rotational sensors and other electronic components disposed on the powered carrier are electronically connected to a control circuitry adapted to execute a plurality of modes of operation, including modes incorporating the storage, execution and reverse-execution of the plurality of programmable routes, as well as an override mode.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for transporting a payload over a surface is provided. A vehicle supports a payload with a support partially enclosed by an enclosure. Two laterally disposed ground-contacting elements are coupled to at least one of the enclosure or support. A motorized drive is coupled to the ground-contacting elements. A controller coupled to the drive governs the operation of the drive at least in response to the position of the center of gravity of the vehicle to dynamically control balancing of the vehicle.

Abstract: Materials handling vehicles are integrated with enterprise computing systems by providing a transceiver on a vehicle, where the transceiver is configured for wireless data communication across a wireless computing environment. More particularly, integration is implemented by configuring a processor on the materials handling vehicle to: communicate with the transceiver for wireless communication to a corresponding server computer, to communicate with at least one electronics component of the materials handling vehicle across a vehicle network bus and to receive logon information to identify an operator logging onto the materials handling vehicle.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus to detect when one or more moving vehicles are close to a first vehicle, and to take necessary actions to maintain a minimum distance between vehicles in a dynamic environment by automatic navigation. A computer method and apparatus for automobile accident reduction by maintaining a minimum distance with respect to all nearby vehicles on the road. In addition, methods to synchronously move a group of vehicles on a highway through a swarming action where each vehicle keeps a region immediately around it free of other vehicles while maintaining the speed of the vehicle immediately in front or nearby is also disclosed.

Abstract: An aircraft flying assist device, system, and method are disclosed. The aircraft flying assist device can include a computation module to receive data from a distance sensor to determine a height above ground between an aircraft and an underlying ground surface, and to determine a vertical velocity of the aircraft. The aircraft flying assist device can also include a command module to determine a flight instruction command to guide a pilot of the aircraft using at least one of the height above ground and the vertical velocity. The flight instruction command can be an aural command deliverable to the pilot via an audio output mechanism.

Abstract: A method of controlling a component of a vehicle with a user device includes receiving a data signal from the user device, within a vehicle controller. Graphics, corresponding to the data signal received from the user device, are displayed on a display screen of the vehicle. A signal is received from the user device that indicates the user device has received an input into a user interface of the user device. A determination is made, in the controller, that the signal received from the user device corresponds to controlling the component of the vehicle.

Abstract: A first stage pressure regulator is provided. A valve body has an inlet and an outlet that define a pressure chamber therebetween. The valve body defines a pressure compensation chamber having an opening fluidly communicating the pressure compensation chamber with the surrounding water. The first stage pressure regulator comprises an inlet tubular union removably received into the inlet. A removable high pressure orifice body defines an orifice therethrough. The orifice body is carried by the valve body proximate the inlet. A valve seat is within the valve body.

Abstract: A reverse flow mode depressurizes process gas from an accumulated volume in an MFC or other gas delivery apparatus for faster pressure bleed down when transitioning to lower internal pressures. For example, a semiconductor process receiving nitrogen gas at a certain mass flow rate can require a reduction of apparatus internal pressure in order to quickly reduce the mass flow rate. During the reverse flow mode, a gas supply valve is closed and an upstream purge valve is opened to reduce pressure upstream of a proportional valve. Also, the proportional valve is further opened for decreasing target pressure quickly.

Abstract: A control module can include in at least one implementation an electronically actuated water control valve configured to shut off water flow through a water pipe, an electronic flow sensor configured to measure the flow of water through the water pipe, a temperature sensor configured to report water temperature, a water quality sensor, and a processing unit in communication with the electronically actuated water valve and the electronic flow sensor. The processing unit can be further configured to identify irregularities in the flow of the water through the water pipe, and in response to the identified irregularities, shut off the water flow through the water pipe.

Abstract: A temperature control apparatus is provided. The temperature control apparatus includes an analog to digital (AD) converter digital-converting a measurement value transmitted from a plurality of temperature sensors; a control means comparing the measurement value transmitted from the AD converter with a preset desired value to perform PID calculation; and an output unit transmitting, to outside, a pulse width modulation (PWM) control signal transmitted form the control means, wherein an input-side isolator for isolation for each temperature sensor is provided between the AD converter and the temperature sensor, the input-side isolator is connected to each of the temperature sensors, and the control means sequentially operates the input-side isolators.

Abstract: A gas turbine generation system has a three-phase generator whose rotor is mechanically coupled to a gas turbine. The system comprises a three-phase voltage balancing circuit having elements independently operable for each phase to disperse or cancel unbalanced components of three-phase current, during unbalanced fault in a power grid connected to the generator, result in balancing of the three-phase voltage; and the voltage balancing constitutes a mechanism of avoiding the occurrence of the rotor vibration from mechanical resonance points on turbine blades.

Abstract: A method of controlling a voltage regulator having a nominal input and a nominal output structured to operate in a forward power mode wherein power flows from the input to the output and a reverse power mode wherein power flows from the output to the input. The method includes sensing current flowing through the voltage regulator, determining a direction of power flow through the voltage regulator based on the sensed current, determining a verified direction of power flow through the voltage regulator by altering a voltage between the input and the output and analyzing an effect caused thereby on at least one of a voltage at the input and a voltage at the output, and selecting a voltage regulating scheme for controlling the voltage regulator based on the verified direction of power flow.

Abstract: An electrical load controller includes an electrical switching device and an actuator assembly having at least one user actuator for use in turning power on and off to the load and for use in adjustably controlling the level of power to the load. A frame attached to the actuator includes an integrally formed backlightable indicator region having an outer continuous solid surface. Light from an illumination assembly related to the level of power to the load is directable onto a portion of an inner surface of the backlightable indicator region, transmittable through the backlightable region from the inner surface to the outer surface, emittable from a portion of the outer surface, and observable by the user.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a bandgap reference circuit having a first bipolar junction transistor (BJT) that can receive a current from a node having a terminal voltage and can output a base emitter voltage. The apparatus also includes a second bipolar junction transistor (BJT) having a device width greater than a device width of the first BJT. The second BJT can receive a current from a node having a terminal voltage and output a base emitter voltage. In such embodiments, the apparatus also includes a reference generation circuit operatively coupled to the first BJT and the second BJT, where the reference generation circuit can generate a bandgap reference voltage based on the base emitter voltage of the first BJT and the base emitter voltage of the second BJT.

Abstract: A current generator circuit includes at least one current generation component arranged to generate an output current of the current generator circuit, at least one absolute current calibration component arranged to enable calibration of an absolute current value of the output current, and at least one temperature coefficient calibration component arranged to enable calibration of a temperature coefficient characteristic of the output current. The at least one temperature coefficient calibration component is further arranged to be in a passive state at a reference temperature.

Abstract: A method is disclosed of controlling the operation of a system for providing electrical power to one or more electrical devices, the system comprising an adjustable power source root node and a plurality of adjustable power source remote nodes located remotely from the root node.

Abstract: The present invention provides an Energy Management System which can be configured to automatically switch peripheral appliances on or off by detecting master appliances being in standby state, even though these appliances are located far away from each other in a premise, or even in other premises. The system is also capable of detecting whether the included appliances are plugged or unplugged to facilitate simple and efficient management of appliance power consumption for the sake of energy saving. In one embodiment, it also provides a detachable, battery-powered wireless sub-system, supporting dual operation modes, to improve wireless coverage of the system.

Abstract: A consumer electric power control system includes a consumer data storage unit, a consumer daily data creation unit, an electric power instruction value acquisition unit, an electric power reduction scenario creation unit, a consumer data prediction unit, a condition change indicator calculation unit configured to calculate a plurality of condition change indicators for a plurality of electric power reduction scenarios, each of the plurality of condition change indicators representing a degree of difference in tendency between consumer prediction data and consumer daily data, an equipment operation determination unit configured to determine one of the plurality of electric power reduction scenarios based on the plurality of condition change indicators and determine an equipment operation pattern based on the determined one electric power reduction scenario; and an equipment operation control unit configured to control various types of equipment based on the determined equipment operation pattern.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a power demand forecast device including: an absence detection section adapted to detect whether a consumer is absent at a given location; and a power demand forecast section adapted to forecast a power demand on a forecasted date and time in future based on an absence detection result obtained by the absence detection section.

Abstract: Two-wire transmitters are described in which the required voltage that a control room must supply to the transmitter is lower at high current than at low current, thus freeing up more voltage for other uses, and in which a constant set of operating voltages may be maintained. A corrected pressure in a vortex flow meter may be determined that reflects the mass flow rate. Thus, the mass flow rate may be determined based on the corrected pressure reading and a measured volumetric flow rate. Density may be determined from pressure and temperature using a table containing error values based on a standard density determination and a relatively simple approximation. During operation of a flow meter, the stored error values may be linearly interpolated and the approximation may be computed to determine the density from the stored error value.

Abstract: A semiconductor apparatus according to the present invention includes a circuit including a predetermined function, a clock generating circuit that generates a clock signal supplied to the circuit, a clock control circuit that controls the clock generating circuit, and a notification signal generating circuit that generates a notification signal for notifying a timing for the clock control circuit to control the clock generating circuit. A voltage supplied to the semiconductor apparatus is adjusted according to the notification signal.

Abstract: A clock switch device includes a controller and a switching circuit. The controller sets a clock switch period using a control signal when a logic level of a mode signal is changed. The switching circuit receives a first clock signal, a second clock signal and an auxiliary clock signal. The switching circuit, based on the control signal, outputs one clock signal between the first clock signal and the second clock signal as a glitch free clock signal before the clock switch period, stops outputting the one clock signal and outputs the auxiliary clock signal as the glitch free clock signal during the clock switch period, and stops outputting the auxiliary clock signal and outputs another clock signal between the first clock signal and the second clock signal as the glitch free clock signal after the clock switch period.

Abstract: A transmission node includes a digital front-end device that provides functional clocks for JESD204B based data transmission. The front-end device includes a PLL for generating a phase locked clock based on a device clock of the front-end device, a clock dividing unit for generating the functional clocks by dividing the phase locked clock, a clock gating unit connected between the PLL and the clock dividing unit, and a system reference signal sampling unit for timing radio frame boundaries. The clock gating unit gates the phase locked clock to align the functional clocks with the device clock within a predetermined number of cycles of the phase locked clock, upon locking of the PLL or receipt of a system resynchronization request. The system reference signal sampling unit samples the system reference signal with zero-cycle latency between device clock and phase locked clock.

Abstract: A wrist-worn input device measuring a biopotential for use in gesture inputting, includes a band that forms at least part of a tubular structure having a first opening and a second opening at the two ends thereof in an axial direction thereof, an electrode open to an internal surface of the band, a position determination unit disposed close to the first opening and having a shape to be engaged with at least part of a periphery of the styloid process of ulna of a user, a biopotential measurement unit that measures the biopotential of the user using the electrode, and a measured potential transmitter that outputs the biopotential of the user. The electrode includes a measurement electrode. The measurement electrode is located at a center point between the first opening and the second opening along the axial direction or located at a point closer to the second opening than to the center point along the axial direction.

Abstract: A flexible display screen system and method includes an article that has a flexible material configured to cover at least a portion of a person's anatomy or at least a portion of an object. At least one flexible display screen is secured on the flexible material. A computer system is configured to provide image information for controlling a display of images on the flexible display screen. The computer system is configured to control the display of images on the flexible display screen in response to the sensor signal. The sensor may sense flexing of the flexible display screen or flexible material. Alternatively or in addition, the flexible display screen or flexible material may be controlled to flex, in response to the images displayed on the flexible display screen.

Abstract: Modular computing device techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a computing device includes a display modular component including a housing, a display device physically and communicatively coupled to the housing via a hinge, and one or more display hardware elements disposed within the housing that are configured to output a display for display by the display device. The computing device also includes a computing modular component including a housing that is physically and communicatively coupled to the display modular component, a processing system disposed within the housing, and memory disposed within the housing. The processing system is configured to execute instructions stored by the processing system to generate a user interface for display by the display device of the display modular component.

Abstract: An example of peripheral device adds a predetermined function to a mobile device having an infrared communication function. The peripheral device includes an additional function unit, an infrared communication unit, and a support unit. The additional function unit has the predetermined function. The infrared communication unit is capable of performing infrared communication with the mobile device. The support unit detachably supports the mobile device so that a light emitting/receiving unit for infrared light of the mobile device is positioned so as to be capable of transmitting or receiving infrared light to or from the infrared communication unit.

Abstract: A modular docking system for being installed adjacent to an at least one additional electrical component within a gang box. In at least one embodiment, the system provides a docking plate engagable with the gang box and configured for removably receiving an at least one computing device. The docking plate provides an at least one elongate mounting aperture for allowing a screw to pass therethrough and be engaged with an at least one free mounting tab of the gang box while also allowing the docking plate to be selectively offset relative to the gang box. An at least one component adapter is engagable with one of a pair of opposing component tabs of the electrical component for increasing a height of the electrical component so as to substantially approximate a height of the docking plate.

Abstract: A wearable display device includes a flexible display, a first engaging member and a second engaging member. The flexible display includes a folded line. The flexible display is for being bent along the folded line to remain in an extended state or a folded state. At the extended state, the flexible display has a first display screen. At the folded state, the flexible display has a second display screen. The first display screen is larger than the second display screen. The first engaging member and the second engaging member are disposed on two sides of the flexible display, respectively. The first engaging member corresponds to the second engaging member. When the flexible display is folded from the extended state to the folded state, the first engaging member is for being fastened to the second engaging member, and the flexible display is bent and surround to form a wearing space.

Abstract: A latch having an idle position, a first position, and a second position is associated with a first panel and a second panel of a computing system. The first panel is associated with the latch being positioned in the first position. The second panel is associated with the latch being positioned in the second position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a notebook computer, comprising a computer main body and a screen movably connected to the computer main body. A cavity and an expansion card press mechanism is provided inside the computer main body. A popup box is further provided on one side of the computer main body. The expansion card press mechanism comprises press blocks capable of moving forward and backward in an installation direction of an expansion card. The press blocks press the expansion card. The cavity is provided with an opening which is disposed at a position on an end face of the computer main body. The popup box is movably connected to the computer main body and provided with an antenna.

Abstract: A device can include a processor; memory operatively coupled to the processor; a keyboard housing that includes a keyboard accessible to the processor and an extractable extension; and a display housing that includes a display operatively coupled to the processor and a keyboard housing recess, where, in a compact orientation, the keyboard housing seats in the keyboard housing recess and where, in an extended orientation, the keyboard housing and the extractable extension extend to form a base that supports the display housing at a viewing angle with respect to the base.

Abstract: The description relates to devices, such as computing devices that have hinged portions. One example can include a first portion that includes an electronic component and is electrically connected by electrical conductors to a second portion that includes a second electronic component. This example can also include a two axis hinge assembly rotatably securing the first and second portions. The two axis hinge assembly can include a directional locking mechanism on a first axis of rotation such that when operated in one rotational direction the first axis has less resistance to rotation than a second axis. When operated in an opposite rotational direction the first axis has more resistance to rotation than the second axis.

Abstract: A server includes a storage module, a first expander board, a second expander board, a first mother board, and a second mother board. The storage module includes a plurality of storage units. The second mother board includes at least one second central processing unit. The plurality of storage units are coupled with the first expander board and the second expander board. The first expander board and the second expander board are coupled with the first mother board and the second mother board. When at least one of the first and the second mother board operates normally and at least one of the first and the second expander board operates normally, the at least normally-operating one of the first and the second mother board accesses the storage module through the at least normally-operating one of the first and the second expander board.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for an appliance system. The system includes an appliance, and a processor connected to the appliance such that the processor places the appliance in one of an enabled state and a disabled state. The processor is configured to track usage of the appliance and to place the appliance in a disabled state when the usage of the appliance exceeds a threshold amount. The system also includes a data receiving device configured to receive a code, wherein upon receipt of a valid code, the processor is configured to adjust the threshold amount to allow additional usage of the appliance.

Abstract: A rack system for a server includes a number of server units, which includes first to the third sets of server units, voltage converter, first to third power supply circuits. The voltage converter receives and converters a three-phase alternating current (AC) power signal to provide first to third single-phase power signals. The first to the third sets of power supply circuits respectively provides firs to third direct current (DC) power signals according to the first to the third single-phase power signals. The first set to the third set of server units is respectively powered by first to the third DC power signals or respectively powered by first part, second part, and third part of the first to the third DC power signals.

Abstract: An electronic device performs a method for adjusting a sleep mode display mechanism. The method includes determining, responsive to a trigger, whether a trusted device is proximate to the electronic device. The method further includes adjusting a sleep mode display mechanism of the electronic device when the trusted device is determined to be proximate to the electronic device.

Abstract: A processor system tracks, in at least one counter, a number of cycles in which at least one execution unit of at least one processor core is idle and at least one thread of the at least one processor core is waiting on at least one off-core memory access during run-time of the at least one processor core during an interval comprising multiple cycles. The processor system evaluates an expected performance impact of a frequency change within the at least one processor core based on the current run-time conditions for executing at least one operation tracked in the at least one counter during the interval.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a processor includes a plurality of cores and power management logic. The power management logic may be to, in response to a first break event during a reduced power state in the processor, set an exit timer based on a platform latency tolerance, block a first plurality of break events from interrupting the reduced power state, and in response to a expiration of the exit timer, terminate the reduced power state. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: The solution described here is a method to schedule the execution of data processing tasks while data retention operations need to be performed. The main objective of this approach is to minimize the power consumption of the host data processing tasks that are not time sensitive. The Storage Device may be in a power saving mode or even off at the time the Host wants to execute a data processing task. For non-critical data processing tasks, the Host activates the device at a specific time estimated by the drive to run data retention tasks, and then sends the data processing function to the device. The device executes the Host data processing tasks and also performs the data retention operations accordingly. After the entire process is complete, the device can return to the initial power state or any power state determined by the Host.

Abstract: A device with a touch-sensitive display and a battery can determine a battery level of the battery, and in accordance with a determination that the battery level is at or below a first threshold value, cause a haptic output and/or enter a low-power mode. While in low-power mode, the device may produce different outputs in response to user inputs than while in a normal power mode. In some embodiments, while in the low-power mode, the device may display only the time and an indication that the device is in a low-power mode.

Abstract: Embodiments apply user-specific usage patterns to estimate and preserve remaining battery life on a computing device. An amount of battery drain and an execution context are determined and stored for a plurality of recurring time periods. The execution context identifies operations executed by the computing device, signal strength, and other data describing the associated time period. If one of the operations is expected to be executed during a recurrence of at least one of the time periods, the expected execution is adjusted based on execution context and an estimated remaining battery life for the computing device. For example, the computing device may postpone or reschedule the operation for a time period during which the operation is expected to have a greater likelihood of completing successfully. In some embodiments, the battery preservation operations are automatically enabled at a particular threshold.

Abstract: Technologies are generally described herein for writing data to either volatile or nonvolatile memory. An estimated time for a last write operation to occur and an estimated time to a power down event are determined. A threshold time is generated from the estimated time for a last write operation to occur and the estimated time to a power down event. The threshold time represents time at which a cost to write to volatile memory may become greater than a cost to write to nonvolatile memory. The cost may be based at least in part on the need to copy data stored in a volatile memory to be persisted after a power down event from the volatile to the nonvolatile memory.

Abstract: Based on a current activity running on a first selection of components operating in a primary mode from among redundant components within a high availability system, a separate power setting is selected for each separate type of redundant component from among the types of redundant components within the redundant components as specified in a high availability status specified for the current activity. At least one controller interface is called with a request to set the powered state of a particular component that is redundant to at least one of the first selection of components, from among a second selection of components operating in a standby mode from among the redundant components, to the separate power setting for the separate type of redundant component.

Abstract: Based on a current activity running on a first selection of components operating in a primary mode from among redundant components within a high availability system, a separate power setting is selected for each separate type of redundant component from among the types of redundant components within the redundant components as specified in a high availability status specified for the current activity. At least one controller interface is called with a request to set the powered state of a particular component that is redundant to at least one of the first selection of components, from among a second selection of components operating in a standby mode from among the redundant components, to the separate power setting for the separate type of redundant component.

Abstract: A power supply control device for a system having two or more power supply devices, configured to control a first power supply device that includes a compensation device configured to perform power compensation at a time of power failure, the power supply control device includes a controller configured to limit the power compensation of the compensation device in a normal state, and release the limitation on the power compensation of the compensation device if detecting power failure of the first power supply device and detecting power failure of a second power supply device provided redundantly in addition to the first power supply device.