Abstract: A method and device for monitoring real-time road condition is disclosed in the present invention, wherein, the method for monitoring real-time road condition comprises: obtaining the vehicle movement record information of the vehicle returned from the vehicle-mounted terminal; confirming and recording the current road condition information of the vehicle according to the vehicle movement record information, wherein, the current vehicle movement record information includes the road section where the vehicle is located, the current moving direction and the moving speed of the vehicle; judging whether N road conditions of other vehicles satisfied for judging conditions are recorded if the current moving speed of the vehicle is less than the predetermined speed threshold value, wherein, N is more than or equal to one, if N road conditions of other vehicles satisfied for judging conditions are recorded, judging that the road section where the vehicle is located is in a congested status.

Abstract: A prediction modeling system and computer program product for implementing forecasting models that involve numerous measurement locations, e.g., urban occupancy traffic data. The system a data volatility reduction technique based on computing a congestion threshold for each prediction location, and using that threshold in a filtering scheme. Through the use of calibration, and by obtaining an extremal or other specified solution (e.g., maximization) of empirical volume-occupancy curves as a function of the occupancy level, significant accuracy gains are achieved and at virtually no loss of important information to the end user. The calibration use quantile regression to deal with the asymmetry and scatter of the empirical data. The argmax of each empirical function is used in a unidimensional projection to essentially filter all fully congested occupancy level and treat them as a single state.

Abstract: A road information sharing method according to the present invention is a road information sharing method for sharing the road information via a terminal device, the road information sharing method including the steps of storing sensor information acquired from a vehicle moving in accompaniment with the terminal device, detecting the road information from the sensor information on the basis of detection rules for detecting the road information, notifying a user about the road information detected, and prompting the user to make a judgment of necessity/unnecessity of registration about the detected road information, and storing the detected road information, if the detected road information is judged to be registration-necessary by the user.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a footwell object detection sensor to detect objects in the footwell. The footwell object detection sensor includes an object detection sensor and a controller. The object detection sensor outputs data indicative of a state of the footwell that includes a plurality of pedals. The controller is programmed to, in response to a difference between the data and stored data corresponding to reference states of the footwell being indicative of a presence of an object that inhibits actuation of one or more of the pedals, output a warning signal. The controller may output a pedal status of each of the pedals based on a comparison between the data and the stored data. Controller outputs can be used to confirm or invalidate pedal position signals used by other control systems in the vehicle.

Abstract: A method includes, a first computer determining a stopping distance information for a first vehicle; broadcasting the stopping distance information for the first vehicle to at least one other vehicle; a second computer, in the at least one other vehicle, receiving the stopping distance information for the first vehicle determines a first distance between the at least one other vehicle and the first vehicle; and the second computer determining a proper distance for the at least one other vehicle based on the received stopping distance information of the first vehicle.

Abstract: A driver assistance system for a vehicle for monitoring cross-traffic includes a transmitting device for transmitting electromagnetic signals and operable for monitoring a kidney-shaped area in both a first monitoring direction and in a second monitoring direction and a receiving device for receiving electromagnetic signals.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward a system and method for placing, activating, and testing sensors. The system comprises one or more server computers, one or more communication hubs, one or more unmanned aerial vehicles, and one or more sensors. The method comprises the steps of receiving geographic sensor placement locations, receiving sensor parameters, determining the geographic location of sensors, respectively sending location query signals to the unmanned aerial vehicles, respectively receiving location reply signals from the unmanned aerial vehicles, and calculating a geographic flight path for the unmanned aerial vehicles. The method also comprises calculating mission objectives and the energy needs of the unmanned aerial vehicles to complete the mission objectives. The method then determines the most efficient combination of unmanned aerial vehicles to complete the mission objectives and assigns the tasks to the unmanned aerial vehicles.

Abstract: A method and system for managing automatic guidance of an aircraft during a complete engine failure. Said system includes means for monitoring engines so as to be able to detect a complete failure of the engines; means for detecting whether the aircraft is in flight; means for detecting whether the aircraft is in a different guidance mode from a guidance mode configured to make the aircraft descend with a reduced engine thrust and a fixed speed; and control means for automatically bringing guidance means of the aircraft into a guidance configuration compatible with the situation associated with the complete failure of the engines.

Abstract: A training simulation depicts an assailant presenting a weapon to engage a trainee to simulate a deadly force encounter. The simulation has a recognition portion that is representative of the assailant presenting the weapon to engage the trainee. In accordance with a step of the method, the trainee is instructed by presenting the recognition portion to the trainee at least three times: a first time weapon pattern recognition presentation being the presentation of the recognition portion of the simulation at first speed corresponding to real time, a second time weapon pattern recognition presentation being the presentation of the recognition portion of the simulation at a second speed that is less than the first speed, and a third time weapon pattern recognition presentation being the presentation of the recognition portion of the simulation at a third speed that is less than the first speed but greater than the second speed.

Abstract: A computer based simulation system for virtual training for vehicle crews is disclosed. The Vehicle Crew Training System (VCTS) simulates crew positions for different military ground and air vehicles. Two or more crewman modules are networked together to support a partial or full vehicle crew. The crewman modules are self-contained devices that are modular in hardware and software design, easily reconfigurable, and require minimal facility space, allowing use in restricted environments such as trailers. The VCTS is modular at the crew position level; crewman modules are added or deleted as required to meet a particular training need.

Abstract: There is provided a flight control test simulator system and method. The system has a flight control assembly with at least one actuator and with a flight controller configured to actuate the at least one actuator. The system further has an aerodynamic load simulator coupled to the flight control assembly and configured to adjustably induce a simulated continuous aerodynamic load on the flight control assembly. The aerodynamic load simulator has a continuously adjustable spring rate constant assembly configured to adjust the spring rate constant of the induced simulated continuous aerodynamic load over a range of predetermined flight profiles.

Abstract: The present invention extends to practice devices and systems for practicing to play stringed instruments. An electronic stringed instrument practice device can be configured to perform one or more of the following: detect when finger positions and/or string to fret contact on a finger or fret board forms an appropriate musical note or musical chord, visually indicate appropriate positions on a finger or fret board for forming a musical note or musical chord, and detect when strings have been selected (e.g., strummed). The electronic stringed instrument practice device can emit sound in the form of musical notes and chords. The electronic stringed instrument practice device can include communication modules for communicating with other computing devices, including mobile phones and tablets. The electronic stringed instrument practice device can interact with applications on other computing devices to further assist users in learning how to play a stringed musical instrument.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program for simulating a sensor device are disclosed.

Abstract: A tactile communication apparatus that includes a signal receiver configured to decode data received via a wireless signal a plurality of electro tactile pads on one side, each pad configured to respectively activate and deactivate to form a plurality of pad combinations based on a plurality of activation signals, and a communication processor configured to generate the plurality of electro tactile pad activation signals based on the received data so as to convey the data to a user through the plurality of pad combinations of the tactile communication apparatus.

Abstract: A device for visual and tactile learning in mathematics. A set is comprised of twenty-two individual clear, square counters; eleven male (11) and eleven female (12), each set numbered respectively zero through ten. Raised numbers, and dots provide a learning platform for number recognition and counting. Raised addition and equals symbols provide a platform for learning addition and subtraction. Addition can be achieved by drawing the two counters together in a locking process. Subtraction can be achieved by stacking and locking the female counter (12) over the male counter (11).

Abstract: A display mount includes roll, yaw, and pitch adjustments to precisely position the display. A wall mount is secured to a room wall. A roll axis is provided by a first vertical plate pivotally engaging a horizontal stud held by the wall mount. A first horizontal plate is fixed to the first vertical plate. A yaw axis is provided by a vertical stud pivotally attaching a second horizontal plate to the first horizontal plate. A second vertical plate is fixed to the second horizontal plate. A pitch axis is provided by a second horizontal stud pivotally attaching a third vertical plate to the second vertical plate. The third vertical plate includes a display engaging clamp or mount. Cork clutch disks residing between pivoting surfaces provide a clutching function retaining hand adjustments.

Abstract: Example techniques are disclosed for processing of animal calls. For example, sound can be matched to one or more reference calls to identify whether the sound matches the reference calls. In one example, a user operates an animal calling device and is provided with feedback on whether they have correctly operated the calling device, e.g., whether they sound like the animal they are trying to emulate. In another example, a trail camera is provided that generates a log of animal calling activity while taking pictures of animals moving through a given area.

Abstract: An electronic shelf label tag includes a communications unit configured to wirelessly communicate with an electronic shelf label repeater; a control unit configured to control operations including receiving display data including display information mapped to a display information index from the communications unit prior to a preset time, storing the display data, receiving change command data including the display information index from the communications unit after the preset time, retrieving the display information mapped to the display information index included in the change command data from the stored display data, and displaying the retrieved display information on a screen; a memory unit configured to store the display data including the display information mapped to the display information index under the control of the control unit; and a display unit configured to display the retrieved display information on the screen under the control of the control unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for backlighting a large-scale billboard display using indirect lighting comprises a plurality of edges comprising fasteners to attach to a corresponding number of edges of a frame of the billboard display, the attached edges creating an enclosure. The apparatus further comprises at least one coupling for at least one point light source within the enclosure, the at least one point source light disposed vertically and horizontally off-center from the center point of the enclosure and further disposed above a lower media boundary. The jacket further comprises an interior surface comprising a reflective material having at least two planes of primary reflection capable of diffusing light from the at least one point light source across the rear-facing surface of the frame and an exterior surface that blocks substantially all outside light.

Abstract: A wind-articulated, warning sign system responsive to oblique wind currents acting external to surfaces of its exposed, non-flat-sheet and non-fabric structural elements and which provides a functional-airfoil-cross-section with surface configured to display and provide emergency critical technical data for specific classes of regular and emergency visitors to the entrance portal of an industrial site where large quantities of dangerous substances, including, radioactive, flammable, explosive, corrosive, oxidizing, asphyxiating, biohazardous, toxic, pathogenic, or allergenic substances are handled and which substances might be released by accident or by terrorist attack and dispersed by winds into the local environment.

Abstract: A car flag support which attaches to the upper edge of a car window is provided. The flag support defining an angle of about 22.5 degrees before the flag support post and the window brace portion of the support. The angle, dimensions and reinforcement regions allow the flag support to be used with window visors which extend along the upper window edge of a vehicle window.

Abstract: A semiconductor device with short overhead time. The semiconductor device includes a first wiring supplied with a power supply potential, a second wiring, a switch for controlling electrical connection between the first wiring and the second wiring, a load electrically connected to the second wiring, a transistor whose source and drain are electrically connected to the second wiring, and a power management unit having functions of controlling the conduction state of the switch and controlling a gate potential of the transistor. A channel formation region of the transistor is included in an oxide semiconductor film.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a specific driving method for reduction in power consumption in displaying a 3D image with field sequential driving.

Abstract: According to an aspect, an image degradation prevention module for reducing image degradation includes a screen region monitor configured to derive light information for each of a plurality of regions of a display screen, an element movement detector configured to derive element motion information for a plurality of display elements displayed in the plurality of regions, and a decision engine configured to select a corrective action among a plurality of corrective actions for at least one display element of the plurality of display elements to reduce image degradation based on the light information and the element motion information. The light information may include light intensity information indicating a rate of change in light intensity of pixels within each region. The element motion information may include a rate of movement for each display element within the display screen.

Abstract: An image data processing method and device are disclosed. The method comprising: receiving a first display data combination, the first display data combination comprises red, green, and blue sub-pixel display data; transforming the first display data combination into a second display data combination, the second display data combination comprises red, green, blue, and white sub-pixel display data; transforming the second display data combination into a third display data combination, the third display data combination comprises any three of the red, green, blue, and white sub-pixel display data. The disclosed method can raise image contrast.

Abstract: An electro-optical device includes a first storage capacitor that has a first electrode and a second electrode, and a second storage capacitor that has a third electrode and a fourth electrode, and a first pixel circuit. The first pixel circuit includes a first transistor having a first gate, a first drain, and a first source, an electro-optical element, a second transistor through which a first data line is electrically connected to the first gate during the second transistor is in an on-state, and a third transistor through which the first gate is electrically connected to the first drain or the first source. The second electrode and the third electrode are electrically connected to the first data line.

Abstract: A pixel circuit having a function of compensating for characteristic variation of an electro-optical element and threshold voltage variation of a transistor is formed from a reduced number of component elements. An input signal is sampled from a signal line so as to be held in a holding capacitor. The threshold voltage of the drive transistor is imparted to the holding capacitor in order to cancel an influence of the threshold voltage.

Abstract: A pixel circuit having a function of compensating for characteristic variation of an electro-optical element and threshold voltage variation of a transistor is formed from a reduced number of component elements. An input signal is sampled from a signal line so as to be held in a holding capacitor. The threshold voltage of the drive transistor is imparted to the holding capacitor in order to cancel an influence of the threshold voltage.

Abstract: A display panel includes a flat area and a bent area bent relative to the flat area. The flat area includes a plurality of first pixels, and the bent area includes a plurality of second pixels. Each of the second pixels has an area greater than an area of each of the first pixels.

Abstract: A luminous display includes pixels arranged in rows and columns. Control signals that are used for controlling first switches for measuring parameters of pixel cells in a first row are also used to control second switches for programming pixel cells in a second row. In this way it is possible to use a single control signal for selecting one pixel cell for programming and simultaneously selecting another pixel cell for measuring. Programming and measuring are thus performed in a time staggered manner, while the addressing is moved to the respective next row. The programming is preferably voltage programming. In one embodiment the current through the pixel cell that is currently programmed is interrupted. In another embodiment the measuring is performed only after the transient current into signal holding means coupled to current control means has set.

Abstract: Pixel circuits of a display device each include: a drive transistor including one of a source and drain connected to a power source line; a capacitive element including a first terminal connected to a gate of the drive transistor; a switching element which switches conduction/non-conduction between a second terminal of the capacitive element and a data line; a switching element which switches conduction/non-conduction between the second terminal of the capacitive element and the source of the drive transistor; a switching element which switches conduction/non-conduction between the first terminal of the capacitive element and a reference voltage line; a light-emitting element including a first terminal connected to the other of the source and drain of the drive transistor and a second terminal connected to another power source line. The reference voltage line provides a forward bias voltage larger than a threshold voltage across the gate and source of the drive transistor.

Abstract: A light emitting device that achieves long life, and which is capable of performing high duty drive, by suppressing initial light emitting element deterioration is provided. Reverse bias application to an EL element (109) is performed one row at a time by forming a reverse bias electric power source line (112) and a reverse bias TFT (108). Reverse bias application can therefore be performed in synchronous with operations for write-in of an image signal, light emission, erasure, and the like. Reverse bias application therefore becomes possible while maintaining a duty equivalent to that of a conventional driving method.

Abstract: A stage circuit includes first and second supply units. The first supply unit outputs a scan signal to a first output terminal. The second supply unit outputs an emission control signal to a second output terminal. The second supply unit includes a first transistor and a second transistor. The first transistor is between a first power source and the second output terminal, and has a gate electrode coupled to a first node. The second transistor is between the second output terminal and a second power source, and has a gate electrode coupled to a second node. Third and fourth transistors are coupled in series between the first power source and first node. A gate electrode of the third transistor is coupled to the third input terminal, and a gate electrode of the fourth transistor is coupled to the sixth input terminal.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode display device includes a display panel including a plurality of pixels; a data driver supplying a data signal to the plurality of pixels; a gate driver supplying a plurality of scan signals and a plurality of emission signals to the plurality of pixels, the gate driver including a plurality of stages, at least one of the plurality of stages having a first circuit block generating one of the plurality of scan signals and a second circuit block generating one of the plurality of emission signals using one of the plurality of scan signals; and a timing controller supplying a plurality of control signals to the data driver and the gate driver.

Abstract: A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes a first light source unit comprising a first light source that emits light having a first spectral band and a photo-converter that converts the light having the first spectral band to a first color light. A spectral band of the first color light is different from the first spectral band of the light emitted from the first light source. The display apparatus also includes a second light source unit comprising a second light source that emits light having a second spectral band. The light having the second spectral band corresponds to a second color light, and has a same color as the light having the first spectral band. A spectral band of the second color light is different from the spectral band of the first color light.

Abstract: A timing controller capable of adjusting luminance of a maximum gradation according to an amount of white of image data to thus enhance picture quality and reduce power consumption of a liquid crystal display device, a liquid crystal display device having the same, and a driving method thereof are provided. The timing controller includes: a gamma adjusting unit for receiving image data and a plurality of driving signals input from the outside, generating a gate control signal and a data control signal according to the plurality of driving signals, adjusting luminance according to an amount of white in the image data, and generating a corresponding gamma control signal.

Abstract: A display device includes a first pixel connected to a gate line, a data line, and a storage line for transmitting a storage signal of which a voltage level is changed at least once for one frame. The first pixel includes first, second, and third subpixels. The first subpixel includes a first switching element connected to the gate and data lines, a first liquid crystal capacitor connected to the first switching element, and a first storage capacitor. The second subpixel includes a second switching element connected to the gate and data lines, a second liquid crystal capacitor connected to the second switching element, and a second storage capacitor. The third subpixel includes a third switching element connected to the gate and data lines, and a third liquid crystal capacitor connected to the third switching element. The first and second storage capacitors are connected to the storage line.

Abstract: A display apparatus is configured to allow a user positioned in a first direction to visually recognize a first image and to allow a user positioned in a second direction different from the first direction to visually recognize a second image. The display apparatus includes a display unit that alternately displays the first and second images; an irradiation unit that provides irradiation light; a color filter that respectively includes first and second areas for the first and second images, through which the irradiation light is transmitted; and a distribution unit that distributes the irradiation light transmitted through the first area of the color filter to the first direction and through the second area of the color filter to the second direction. The color filter includes color components of three primary colors and a white color.

Abstract: A gate driver on array (GOA) circuit for an LCD includes multiple cascaded GOA units. A Nth stage GOA unit controls a charging of a Nth stage horizontal scanning line. The Nth stage GOA unit includes a pull-up circuit, a pull-down circuit, a first pull-down holding circuit, a second pull-down holding circuit, a bridge circuit, a pull-up control circuit, a transfer circuit, and a boast capacitor. A seventh TFT connects in parallel with a third TFT of the first pull-down holding circuit. A fourteenth TFT connects in parallel with a tenth TFT of the second pull-down holding circuit. The gate of the seventh TFT and the gate of the fourteenth TFT are connected, and both connected to a starting signal from (N?1)th GOA unit or a (N?1)th stage horizontal scanning line. An LCD device also uses the GOA circuit to reduce the delay of the gate signal output.

Abstract: An object is to provide a convenient display device which consumes sufficiently small amount of power and a method for driving such a display device. The display device can be in an off state with a still image displayed in a still image display mode in which a pixel electrode and a common electrode which are for applying a voltage to the display element are brought into a floating state so that a voltage applied to the display element is held, and a still image is displayed without further supply of a potential. The display device is put to an off state with a desired image displayed in the still image display mode, whereby the display device can have a higher level of security and can be more convenient.

Abstract: A display panel includes gate lines and a gate driver. The gate driver includes series coupled driving stages, in which an N-th driving stage of the series-coupled driving stages includes a driving unit and an input control unit. The driving unit transmits a first clock signal according to a control voltage level of a control node, so as to output a gate-driving signal. The input control unit transmits the gate-driving signal outputted from an (N?1)-th driving stage to the control nodes, so as to adjust the control voltage level to one of a first voltage level and a second voltage level. A predetermined time interval is present between a rising edge of the first clock signal and a falling edge of the second clock signal. During the predetermined time interval, the control voltage level is pulled to the first voltage level by the input control unit.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a computing system may be provided. The computing system may include: a circuit configured to operate at a plurality of operation frequencies; a graphics output configured to output image data for display; a rate determiner configured to determine a frame rate of the graphics output; and a frequency setter configured to set an operation frequency of the circuit based on the determined frame rate.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel, a display driving module, a backlight module, and a backlight driving module. The backlight module includes a plurality of illumination units. The backlight driving module includes a driving circuit, a plurality of switch units, and a plurality of detecting units. Each of the switch units connects to exactly one of the illumination units, and each of the detecting units connects to exactly one of the illumination units and two of the illumination units simultaneously. When the illumination unit connected to the switch unit corresponding to the detecting unit is damaged, the detecting unit controls the connected switch unit to be turned off for cutting off an electrical connection between the driving circuit and the illumination unit corresponding to the connected switch unit, and the remaining illumination units continue to emit light.

Abstract: A display device including a scanning circuit formed using single conductivity type thin-film transistors suppresses threshold changes in the thin-film transistors forming the scanning circuit by controlling a circuit for maintaining an internal node of the unit circuits forming the scanning circuit at a constant potential is controlled by a clock signal or a pulse signal having a smaller amplitude than the amplitude of an output signal.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a capo for use with a stringed musical instrument and which is engaged from the bottom portion of the neck of the musical instrument. The capo has a generally L-shaped frame connected to a lever and a pincher configured so that pressure applied to the lever causes the pincher to move toward the lever, allowing the space between the pincher and free end portion of the frame to receive the neck of the musical instrument. The exterior of the frame is configured to received interchangeable inlays, and the free end portion of the frame is configured to receive changeable neck pads.

Abstract: A guitar includes a body and a detachable neck configured to be removably secured on the body. The neck has a proximal end that defines a predetermined geometry and the body has a recess that defines a corresponding predetermined geometry configured to receive the proximal end of the neck. A captive bolt assembly includes a fastener disposed within an opening formed through the proximal end of the neck and a nut that is affixed on the fastener such that the fastener rotates freely within the opening but does not translate relative to the neck. An adjustable bridge assembly includes a base disposed within a recess formed in the body and a bridge that is movably disposed on the base. The bridge may be positioned at a plurality of locations on the base to provide a plurality of different chord lengths of the guitar.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for analyzing melodies is disclosed that may receive data for a musical composition, the data including a sequence of notes that make up a melody contained in the musical composition, and store, in a database, a pitch and a duration for at least one note in the sequence of notes in association with the melody. In addition, the system may determine at least one pitch differential and at least one duration ratio for at least two consecutive notes in the sequence of notes, and store, in the database, the at least one pitch differential and the at least one duration ratio in association with the melody. The system may also generate at least one metric associated with the melody based on the at least one pitch differential and/or the at least one duration ratio.

Abstract: The invention relates to an information distributing system for distributing data to at least one information processing terminal device from an information center storing data. The information distributing system of the invention is structured such that character data, audio data, and both the character data and the audio data are selectively downloaded from the information center to the information processing terminal device on the basis of request information from the information processing terminal device, so that a user makes selection according to a congested state of communication, and effective information collection becomes possible.

Abstract: A bell device with dual tones for transport vehicles includes a main body, a base, and a trigger. The main body includes two tapering chambers therein and a pinhole located between the chambers. A constant whistling sound is generated for warning approaching cars and pedestrians when wind introduced into one of the two chambers passes through the pinhole. The base is adapted to be fixed on a handlebar and supports the main body, so that the main body is rotatable relative to the base. The trigger includes a flexible operating member which has at least a knocking portion used to beat the main body and induce a warning sound when the operating member is manipulated.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a casing, a resonance cover, and a plurality of electronic components. The resonance cover covers a part of the casing so as to define a resonance chamber with the casing. The resonance chamber includes a plurality of openings. The electronic components are disposed in the casing and adapted to generate a plurality of audio frequencies, wherein a diameter of each of the openings is related to the corresponding audio frequency generated by the corresponding electronic component.