Abstract: An automatic position adjustment system of the present disclosure includes a position detection unit configured to measure the position of an installation target object installed on a table as viewed from a reference position as a reference installation point, a control device configured to calculate a displacement between the position of the installation target object obtained by the position detection unit and viewed from the reference position and a proper target position in installation of the installation target object as viewed from the reference position, and a position adjustment unit configured to correct the position of the installation target object to the target position based on the calculated displacement.

Abstract: A system for processing a work-piece including a sheet of material into pieces includes a production environment configured for collecting data characterizing the work-piece and for subsequently cutting the work-piece into a plurality of products; and a development environment separate from the production environment, the development environment configured for receiving characterization data from the production environment, developing a nesting strategy for cutting the work-piece and providing the nesting strategy.

Abstract: A main spindle controller of a machine tool varies a rotation speed of a main spindle that grips a workpiece to a varied maximum speed higher than a reference rotation speed set value as a set value of a reference rotation speed by a variation width set value as a set value of a variation width or a varied minimum speed lower than the reference rotation speed set value by the variation width set value in units of the tool path. At the same time, the main spindle controller refers to speed condition information that indicates a condition of the preliminarily stored reference rotation speed and variation width assuming that a chatter vibration is to be reduced, and when at least one of the reference rotation speed set value and the variation width set value does not satisfy the condition of the speed condition information.

Abstract: A field device for measuring information associated with each of equipments installed in a plant includes: a measurer configured to measure running condition of the equipment, and to output measurement information representing result of the measurement; a diagnoser configured to diagnose the running condition of the equipment represented by the measurement information in accordance with predetermined first diagnosis rule, to diagnose result diagnosed in accordance with the first diagnosis rule in accordance with predetermined second diagnosis rule, and to output diagnosis result information representing result diagnosed in accordance with the second diagnosis rule as result of diagnosing the running condition of the equipment; wherein the second diagnosis rule is configured to be set condition for confirming influence of an external factor to the running condition of the equipment.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for part surface manufacturing quality control are provided. A specification for manufacturing a part surface is maintained in a storage, the specification comprising a target value for a profile characteristic of the surface. Measurements of the profile characteristic of the surface produced during multiple manufacturing runs are maintained in the storage, wherein the surface produced during each of the manufacturing runs is associated with two or more of the measurements made at different points of the surface. A score for each of the measurements is calculated based on how the close that measurement is to the target value. For the surface produced during one or more of the manufacturing runs, the scores for at least some of the measurements made for that surface during that manufacturing run are displayed.

Abstract: In the conventional technique, network performances of a machine and a server become different due to the diagnosis target machine when a fault symptom diagnosis function is provided to a plurality of different diagnosis target machines. Therefore, the plurality of different machines are not able to be handled using one system. The present invention is a fault symptom diagnosis system including: a diagnosis execution unit; an arrangement unit; a diagnosis target machine; a diagnosis server; and a network, wherein the diagnosis execution unit includes processing modules of a sensor input processing, a preprocessing, a diagnosis processing, and a postprocessing, and a common interface that connects the processing modules, and wherein the arrangement unit arranges and executes the processing modules in the diagnosis target machine or the diagnosis server.

Abstract: An actuating device for moving an actuator that features an actuating drive for generating an actuating movement for the actuator. The actuating device also includes a transmission device for transmitting the actuating movement from the actuating drive to the actuator. It also features a sensor device for detecting the actuating position of the actuator. The sensor device features a signal receiver and transducer. The signal receiver will be in the actuating drive and the transducer configured as part of the transmission device.

Abstract: A method for commissioning a sensor series circuit configured in a daisy chain topology. A second sensor being downstream from a first sensor. The method includes furnishing a first switch signal to the first sensor to close the first switch, the first switch signal being furnished in response to a successful initialization of the first sensor, monitoring a function of the second sensor during initialization of the second sensor to ascertain whether the second sensor exhibits a fault upon initialization or is initialized correctly, and to furnish a fault signal if it is ascertained that the second sensor exhibits a fault upon initialization; and outputting a suppression signal to the first sensor if the fault signal has been furnished, to prevent the first switch from being closed.

Abstract: A system for monitoring machine tool health is disclosed. The system includes a machine tool and a central data server configured to receive, process, and send data. A plurality of sensors are associated with the machine tool, and the sensors are configured to measure operating parameters of the machine tool that relate to potential failure of a machine tool component. The sensors also are configured to send data relative to the measured operating parameters to the central data server. A system for enterprise resource planning is configured to receive data from the central data server, analyze the received data to determine whether preventive maintenance is indicated for the machine tool, and schedule preventive maintenance for the machine tool.

Abstract: A computer-executed process and system for evaluating industrial vehicle performance comprises identifying kinematic functions of an industrial vehicle, receiving constraints of an environment in which the industrial vehicle operates, and computing a cutback curve for a parameter of a select kinematic function of the industrial vehicle. A kinematic model of the industrial vehicle is generated based on the kinematic functions, the constraints of the environment, and the cutback curves. A workflow model is defined by defining tasks of the industrial vehicle within the environment, wherein the tasks are based upon the kinematic model. The kinematic model and workflow model is used to simulate a job specification, and the results of the simulation are used to evaluate an industrial vehicle.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a traffic control system provide arrangements and processes for managing automated vehicles. The traffic control system can register vehicles and then control the operation of the vehicles through a section of roadway.

Abstract: The present disclosure, in one aspect, provides a method for monitoring a vehicle environment. The method may include determining environmental data of a vehicle with an environmental sensor system, transmitting the environmental data to a mobile unit, determining a local position of the mobile unit with respect to the vehicle, and selecting a subset of the environmental data based on the local position of the mobile unit and depicting the subset of the environmental data on the mobile unit.

Abstract: A vehicle computer is programmed to: detect a portable computing device communicatively coupled to the vehicle computer. The vehicle computer is further programmed to control at least one vehicle operation based at least in part on the presence of the portable device, the at least one vehicle operation including at least one of control of steering, propulsion, and brakes.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle control apparatus includes an input device for receiving an activation signal of an autonomous driving mode from a driver, and a controller for controlling a lane keeping, a vehicle speed keeping, and an inter-vehicle distance keeping before entering the autonomous driving mode in response to the activation signal of the autonomous driving mode input through the input device during general driving.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to autonomously navigate a vehicle by selecting sensors from which to obtain measurements for navigation are disclosed. An example method to navigate a vehicle includes determining environmental data associated with an area in which the vehicle is to navigate; based on the environmental data, automatically ranking a plurality of sensors that are available to the vehicle by respective costs of using the sensors to generate a navigation solution; automatically determining a subset of the sensors from which to obtain measurements based on the ranking and based on comparisons of a) first importance values of the sensors for navigating the vehicle with b) second importance values of the sensors for performing a non-navigation task; obtaining measurements from the subset of the sensors; calculating a navigation command to navigate the vehicle; and executing a first navigation action to implement the navigation command.

Abstract: One variation of a method for imaging an area of interest includes: within a user interface, receiving a selection for a set of interest points on a digital map of a physical area and receiving a selection for a resolution of a geospatial map; identifying a ground area corresponding to the set of interest points for imaging during a mission; generating a flight path over the ground area for execution by an unmanned aerial vehicle during the mission; setting an altitude for the unmanned aerial vehicle along the flight path based on the selection for the resolution of the geospatial map and an optical system arranged within the unmanned aerial vehicle; setting a geospatial accuracy requirement for the mission based on the selection for the mission type; and assembling a set of images captured by the unmanned aerial vehicle during the mission into the geospatial map.

Abstract: A system includes a first operation device configured to perform an operation with respect to a first target; at least one sensor configured to acquire analog information from the first target; and a control device configured to identify the first target based on at least one type of first digital information among a plurality of types of digital information relating to the first target acquired from the analog information acquired by the at least one sensor, and control the operation by the first operation device with respect to the first target identified based on at least one type of second digital information different from the first digital information among the plurality of types of the digital information.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for predicting a driver's intention and future movements of a proximal vehicle, whether an automated vehicle or a human driven vehicle, are disclosed herein. A system for predicting future movements of a vehicle includes an intersection component, a camera system, a boundary component, and a prediction component. The intersection component is configured to determine that a parent vehicle is near an intersection. The camera system is configured to capture an image of the proximal vehicle. The boundary component is configured to identify a sub-portion of the image containing a turn signal indicator on the proximal vehicle. The prediction component is configured to predict future movement of the proximal vehicle through the intersection based on a state of the turn signal indicator.

Abstract: An autonomous transport vehicle for transporting items in a storage and retrieval system is provided. The autonomous transport, vehicle includes at least two drive wheels and a controller, where each drive wheel is independently driven and a drive wheel encoder is disposed adjacent each drive wheel. The controller, in communication with the drive wheel encoders, is configured to determine a kinematic state of the autonomous transport vehicle within the storage and retrieval system based on incremental data from the drive wheel encoders only and independent of drive wheel slippage.

Abstract: A robot cleaner and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The robot cleaner includes a main body; a driver configured to move the main body; a storage configured to store a topological map and a grid map generated on the basis of a floor plan of a cleaning space; and a controller configured to control the driver in a manner that the main body travels in the cleaning space on the basis of the topological map and the grid map. The topological map and the grid map are generated prior to initial traveling of the cleaning space.

Abstract: In the prior art, detection sensitivity was fixed for an obstacle detection means provided to an autonomous travelling service vehicle; therefore, in the present invention an autonomous travelling service vehicle is provided with a position calculation means that determines the position of the chassis using a satellite positioning system, and with a control device that automatically drives the vehicle along a set travel route and causes the vehicle to execute the service, wherein an obstacle sensor that acts as an obstacle detection means for detecting whether or not an obstacle is present around the autonomous travelling service vehicle and a sensitivity adjustment means for adjusting the sensitivity of the obstacle sensor are provided, and the sensitivity of the obstacle sensor is adjusted by the sensitivity adjustment means so as to be high within a set work area and low outside the set work area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for controlling the operation of a spreading apparatus of a spreading vehicle (1) for winter road maintenance, comprising a data transmission apparatus (100), which is provided in the spreading vehicle and which is designed to establish a wireless data connection, and which is designed to receive forecast data regarding weather conditions and/or transportation route conditions from a server, in particular via the Internet, an apparatus (101) for detennining transportation route conditions, which is mounted in or on the spreading vehicle and is designed to detennine surface parameters of a transportation route, and a control unit (102), which is designed to receive the forecast data from the data transmission apparatus (100) and to process said forecast data and to control the operation of the spreading apparatus on the basis of the processed forecast data and the determined surface parameters.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for discovery and monitoring of an environment using a plurality of robots. A plurality of robots navigate an environment by determining a navigation buffer for each of the robots; and allowing each of the robots to navigate within the environment while maintaining a substantially minimum distance from other robots, wherein the substantially minimum distance corresponds to the navigation buffer, and wherein a size of each of the navigation buffers is reduced over time based on a percentage of the environment that remains to be navigated. The robots can also navigate an environment by obtaining a discretization of the environment to a plurality of discrete regions; and determining a next unvisited discrete region for one of the plurality of robots to explore in the exemplary environment using a breadth-first search. The plurality of discrete regions can be, for example, a plurality of real or virtual tiles.

Abstract: A method for autonomously operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that includes one or more imaging devices is provided. The imaging devices are pointed away from a direction in which the UAV is flying, and subsequently, an upcoming portion of a current flight path of the UAV is imaged, using the imaging devices. In response to the imaging, an obstacle on the current flight path is detected, and an alternate flight path is planned in response thereto. The UAV is then flown along the alternate flight path, instead of the current flight path. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: An aircraft system includes three or more aircraft and a flight control system. The flight control system controls flight of the aircraft so as to maintain the three aircraft in an inverted-V flight formation. Specifically, two leading aircraft fly along parallel flight paths and maintain substantially identical longitudinal positions along the parallel flight paths. A trailing aircraft flies along a flight path centered between the trailing vortices or flight paths of the leading aircraft and has a longitudinal position that is behind the two leading aircraft. The leading aircraft maintain a lateral separation distance such that the induced drag for the three aircraft formation is minimized for example by setting a lateral separation distance between wingtips of 0.8 to 1.0 wingspan of the trailing aircraft. The longitudinal separation between the leading and trailing aircraft is controlled by the flight control system based on operational objectives of the aircraft system.

Abstract: A mechanism for dynamically allocating tasks among multiple UAVs operating autonomously during a mission is discussed. Task assignment is adjusted by each UAV dynamically during the mission based on criteria related to the individual UAV's operational status and/or mission parameters. Task allocation is determined independently without group communication between the UAVs actively taking part in the mission and without direct communication to a ground-based controller. A communication UAV provides a shared memory space that may be utilized by each UAV in determining its own task allocation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for certifying and optimizing a mixture of components in order to obtain a target product by spectral analysis, preferably by (topological) spectral analysis in the near infra-red (“NIR”).

Abstract: A thermostat includes a housing having an exterior surface and an interior surface with a view port communicating through the surfaces. A target of the thermostat is disposed outside of the housing and made of a material having a high thermal conductivity. A thermal detector housed in the housing is configured to measure a parameter indicative of at least the temperature of the target.

Abstract: A coupling module can be used to communicate high speed signals between an optical transceiver and a processing module of an optical communication device, such as an optical line termination (OLT) or an optical network unit (ONU). The coupling module can adjust the DC offset voltage level of the signal output by the optical transceiver to the DC offset voltage level required by the processing module. In addition, the coupling module splits the output signal from the optical transceiver and passes the signal to both a high pass filter and a low pass filter that are connected in parallel. The outputs of the high pass filter and the low pass filter are then combined and provided to the processing module. The high pass filter and the low pass filter can be configured such that all frequencies of the signal from the optical transceiver are provided to the processing module.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device including: a resistance section that includes a first terminal and a second terminal disposed in contact with an outer periphery, and a serial resistance section in which plural resistance elements are connected in series, wherein one end of the serial resistance section is connected to the first terminal, and another end of the serial resistance section is connected to the second terminal; and a current adjustment section that includes a current source that supplies current to the serial resistance section, and disposed adjacent to the resistance section such that a distance between the first terminal and the current adjustment section along the outer periphery of the resistance section and a distance between the second terminal and the current adjustment section along the outer periphery of the resistance section are equal.

Abstract: A knowledge base contains logical rules on electric power data and associated information. At least one determinant is constructed, without activity by a human user, from data that is descriptive of electricity conveyed through at least one power monitor. A determination is made as to whether any of the logical rules correspond with the determinant. Information associated with the logical rules that correspond with the determinant is provided.

Abstract: A system for providing electric energy to users includes a server node, a set of supply nodes and a set of mobile terminals. One or more communication networks connect the server node to the supply nodes. Each supply node provides output energy via a remote-controlled outlet. Each mobile terminal communicates with the server node over a wireless interface. The supply nodes repeatedly send respective instruction inquiries to the server node, which also receives activation requests from the mobile terminals specifying a particular outlet and an identity of a mobile-terminal user. In response to an activation request, the server node checks if the user identity is authorized to activate the outlet, and if so; in response to an instruction inquiry from a first supply node associated with the outlet, sends an activation accept to the first supply node enabling output of electric energy from the outlet.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating an integrated circuit with a voltage regulator are provided. In some implementations, a method includes forming a primary regulator on a semiconductor substrate, including fabricating a switch, fabricating an amplifier for controlling the switch, and fabricating a voltage generator for biasing the amplifier to operate the primary regulator in a bypass mode or in a regulating mode. The method further includes forming an input terminal and an output terminal of the primary regulator on the semiconductor substrate, forming a secondary regulator on the substrate, forming an input terminal and an output terminal of the secondary regulator on the semiconductor substrate, and forming an electrical connection between the output terminal of the primary regulator and the input terminal of the secondary regulator.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for voltage regulation are provided. In some implementations, a voltage regulator circuit includes a field-effect transistor including a source that receives a battery voltage from an input node and a drain coupled to an output node, an amplifier including an output coupled to a gate of the field-effect transistor, and a voltage generator that receives the battery voltage from the input node and provides a reference voltage and one or more bias voltages to the amplifier. The voltage generator controls the amplifier to operate the voltage regulator circuit in a regulation mode or in a bypass mode based on a voltage level of the battery voltage. The amplifier and the field-effect transistor regulate the battery voltage in the regulation mode to provide a regulated voltage at the output node, and the amplifier turns on the field-effect transistor in the bypass mode to provide a bypass voltage substantially equal to the battery voltage at the output node.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a voltage reference circuit with flexible and adjustable voltage settings. A voltage reference circuit, comprising a PTAT Current Generator configured to provide current through a first resistor, a CTAT Current Generator configured to provide a CTAT current through a second resistor, a PTAT-CTAT Adder circuit configured to sum the PTAT current, and the CTAT current, wherein said sum of the PTAT and CTAT current through a third resistor is configured to provide an output voltage greater than a silicon bandgap voltage.

Abstract: A remote controller includes a fixed body equipped with pivots in a first axis and pivots in a second axis, together with an operating lever. The remote controlling further includes a main frame configured to pivot about the axes to transmit pivoting movement of the lever to a pivoting sensor. The main frame is coupled by pivots to the lever. The lever has two pairs of arms to control the pivoting of the main frame and the pivoting of the auxiliary frame. The auxiliary frame is coupled to the lever by an intermediate frame. The intermediate frame is coupled to the auxiliary frame by a swivel. The frames are located under a plane of the axes and the lever is located above the plane of the axes.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a frame, a circuit board, and a metallic member. The frame has a receiving space. The circuit board is received in the receiving space. The metallic member is received in the receiving space and is positioned above the circuit board. The circuit board feeds current to the metallic member and provides grounding to the metallic member, and the metallic member is configured to receive and send wireless signals.

Abstract: A device, system, and method are described. In one embodiment, the device includes a latch. The latch at different times is located in at least a rest position and a non-rest position. The latch receiving a manipulation force to move the latch from the rest position to the non-rest position. The latch is capable of delaying its return to the rest position after a period of time.

Abstract: Particular examples described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, which includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of hardware, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a connector assembly that is positioned within at least a portion of a recess of the electronic device, where the connector assembly includes: a first assembly that is to receive a connector; and a second assembly that is to receive an identification module that is to provide an association between a user and the electronic device.

Abstract: A foldable display device is provided, which includes a first body and a second body formed in the same plate shape and symmetrically arranged, a hinge device coupled to the first body and the second body to make the first body and the second body rotate in the range between an unfolded state in which the first body and the second body are put on the same plane and a folded state in which the first body and the second body overlap each other, and an angle maintenance device provided with first and second stopper units capable of fixing a rotating angle of the hinge device to a certain angle. Accordingly, the inclination angle of the display device can be freely adjusted to form an acute angle or an obtuse angle in addition to two folding and unfolding operations of the hinge device and the adjusted angle can be temporarily maintained to further improve convenience in use.

Abstract: In a keyboard according to an embodiment, a first end of a baseplate extends along a first direction. A second end of the baseplate extends along the first direction and is positioned opposite to the first end. A first cutout is disposed at the first end. A second cutout is disposed at the second end. The second cutout is aligned with the first cutout in a second direction with a partial offset in the first direction. The second direction intersects the first direction. A cover covers the baseplate. A third end of the cover extends along the first direction and is aligned with the first end in a third direction. The third direction intersects the first direction and the second direction. A fourth end of the cover extends along the first direction and is aligned with the second end in the third direction. The third end and the fourth end include the first hooks. A part of the first hook is positioned within the first cutout or the second cutout.

Abstract: A biaxial synchronization dual-shaft hinge includes a transmission device set consisting of a first transmission member, a second transmission member, a first interlocking member and a second interlocking member, and pivot shaft set consisting of a first pivot shaft and a second pivot shaft. The arrangement of the transmission device set enables the first pivot shaft and second pivot shaft of the pivot shaft set to be biased synchronously in reversed directions so that the top cover member and bottom base member of the dual-leaf mobile electronic device that are respectively affixed to the first pivot shaft and second pivot shaft of the pivot shaft set can be opened and closed smoothly and stably.

Abstract: Particular examples described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, which includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of hardware, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a connector assembly that is positioned within at least a portion of a recess of the electronic device, where the connector assembly includes: a first assembly that is to receive a connector; and a second assembly that is to receive an identification module that is to provide an association between a user and the electronic device.

Abstract: Particular examples described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, which includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of hardware, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a connector assembly that is positioned within at least a portion of a recess of the electronic device, where the connector assembly includes: a first assembly that is to receive a connector; and a second assembly that is to receive an identification module that is to provide an association between a user and the electronic device.

Abstract: Particular examples described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, which includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of hardware, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a connector assembly that is positioned within at least a portion of a recess of the electronic device, where the connector assembly includes: a first assembly that is to receive a connector; and a second assembly that is to receive an identification module that is to provide an association between a user and the electronic device.

Abstract: A converter includes a connecting block and multiple conversion modules corresponsive to each positioning slot. The connecting block has multiple positioning slots. Each conversion module includes a printed circuit board, and a positioning notched edge formed at an edge of the printed circuit board, and at least a portion of each printed circuit board is accommodated into the corresponsive positioning slot, and each positioning notched edge is latched and coupled to an edge of the corresponsive positioning slot, and each printed circuit board has a first connector and a second connector electrically connected to the first connector, and both of the first connector and the second connector are configured on both sides of the connecting block respectively.

Abstract: A storage device includes a base board and a memory chip package. The base board includes, on a first edge, a connector that is connectable to a host device and through which the storage device communicates with the host device, on a second edge that is opposite to the first edge, a first engaging portion by which the base board is fixable to the host device, and in an intermediate portion that is located between the first edge and the second edge, a second engaging portion by which the base board is fixable to the host device when an end portion of the base board between the second edge and the intermediate portion is removed. The memory chip package is disposed on a surface of the base board and between the first edge and the intermediate portion.

Abstract: An assembly for fixing a plugin unit in an installation cage of a computer system includes a holding rail with a support surface that fixes the holding rail in a guide rail of the installation cage; and two holding pins that engage in lateral fastening openings of the plugin unit and fix the guide rail to the plugin unit, wherein each holding pin is mechanically coupled with the holding rail via a damping element, and the assembly is formed integrally, wherein each damping element is molded to the corresponding holding pin and the holding rail in a non-detachable manner by an injection molding method.

Abstract: A cooling device includes a device case that is arranged in an enclosure having a midplane, with a case front face facing the midplane. The device case includes a first fan unit for generating a flow of air from a side with the case front face to a side with a case rear face of the device case and a second fan unit, being stored at closer position to the side with the case front face than the first fan unit, for taking in part of air passing through one side in a width direction of the device case and flowing to the first fan unit and sending out the part of the air to the other side in the width direction of the device case. The air flow by the second fan unit can effectively cool circuitries at the rear side of the midplane.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions made from a matrix and encapsulated phase change material particles dispersed therein, and electronic devices assembled therewith.