Abstract: An operation information providing apparatus that provides information regarding a repetitive operation which is synchronously performed by a first user and a second user, includes a processor that detects a deviation of a timing of an operation of the second user based on a timing of an operation of the first user by using an output of a first sensor detecting the operation of the first user and an output of a second sensor detecting the operation of the second user, and an output unit that outputs information indicating the positive or negative of the deviation of a case where the deviation is detected.

Abstract: A combination case or holder and stand with removable charger for a smart watch. The case includes a top hingedly attached to a bottom, the top with a recharging disk holder with a recharging cord or recharger located in the interior or bottom of the case. The smart watch is laid on top of the case, or the entire case may be inserted into the watch band and secured. The case also may be used with the top open, and the smart watch placed so the case functions as a recharging watch stand.

Abstract: A controller for controlling a micromechanical actuator having a setpoint input for receiving a setpoint signal, an actual-value input for receiving an actual-value signal, a setpoint filter to attenuate a first predefined frequency or a first predefined frequency band in the received setpoint signal to generate a filtered setpoint signal, a differentiator to generate a time derivative of the received actual-value signal; a controller core to generate a manipulated variable signal based on a system deviation between the filtered setpoint signal and the actual-value signal; a phase rotation element to modify the phase of the difference between the manipulated variable signal and the derivative of the actual-value signal for a second frequency or in a predefined second frequency band to generate a modified manipulated variable signal; and a first manipulated variable filter to suppress a predefined third frequency in the modified manipulated variable signal.

Abstract: A machining time estimating apparatus is stored with mechanical configuration-time data, which are control parameters relating to respective machining times of a plurality of numerically-controlled machine tools, and is provided with a machining time estimation unit, configured to estimate the machining time required for machining performed based on an NC command in a first one of the plurality of numerically-controlled machine tools, and a mechanical configuration difference time calculation unit configured to calculate machining times required for machining performed based on the NC command in the other ones of the plurality of numerically-controlled machine tools than the first numerically-controlled machine tool, based on the respective mechanical configuration-time data of the plurality of numerically-controlled machine tools.

Abstract: A method for configuring a test device set up for testing an electronic control unit by a configuration system, whereby a software model of a technical system is executed in the test device and the software model communicates via an input/output interface of the test device with a device connected to the test device, whereby the configuration system has a first configuration element of a first element type and a second configuration element of a second element type, whereby the configuration elements are assigned properties of the test device with which the communication between the connected device and the software model is configured, wherein sorting of the properties occurs in the configuration system, and the sorting is switchable between the sorting types, namely, a union set sort, intersection sort, and condensing sort.

Abstract: System includes one or more processors that are configured to perform iterations of the following until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The one or more processors are configured to select a modified trial schedule. The modified trial schedule is selected based on initial fluid-extraction data and initial trial schedules and, if available, prior modified trial schedules and prior modified fluid-extraction data from prior iterations. The one or more processors are configured to receive modified fluid-extraction data generated by execution of the modified trial schedule with a designated model of the reservoir. The one or more processors are also configured to update the surrogate model with the modified fluid-extraction data and the modified trial schedule. For at least a plurality of the iterations, the modified trial schedule is selected, at least in part, to reduce uncertainty in a sample space as characterized by the surrogate model.

Abstract: A building management system includes a database and a controller. The database stores data points, and the controller receives a selection of a control group defining a process variable. The controller further identifies a plurality of components of the building management system that operate to affect the process variable, and identifies a temporal order in which the identified components affect the process variable. The controller obtains data points associated with each of the identified components, and generates a graphical user interface that displays the obtained data points arranged in the temporal order.

Abstract: Disclosed is a server including a communication module and a control module. The communication module is configured to acquire first activity information of at least one user activity from an electronic device or a smart device outside the server. The communication module may then acquire device information corresponding to the at least one user activity based on the acquired first activity information. The control module is configured to generate environment control information corresponding to the at least one user activity and to acquire second activity information of a new user activity after the at least one user activity is acquired. The control module further configured to detect environment control information corresponding to the user activity in the generated environment control information, and to control the smart device based on device information corresponding to the detected environment control information among the acquired device information through the communication module.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating and using equipment definitions are provided. An archetypal device used to identify one or more data points associated with the archetypal device. A point definition is generated for each identified data point associated with the archetypal device. Each point definition includes an abstraction of a text string extracted from the corresponding data point that is applicable to multiple different devices of the same type of building equipment. The generated point definitions are used to create an equipment definition for a type of building equipment. The equipment definition can be used to identify data points associated with other devices of the same type of building equipment and to automatically create equipment objects representing such devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides a platform that enables devices, services and applications to be connected together. Creating a “connected environment” via this platform requires co-ordinating multiple device manufacturers and service providers, and multiple standards/protocols. Advantageously, the platform removes the requirement for different manufacturers of different devices to adopt common protocols to enable device connection, and further, the platform removes the burden of configuration away from the consumer. Time-dependent behaviours, and time-dependent behaviours of groups of devices, may be tested in a simulated environment to identify emergent behaviours and software bugs before they are implemented via the platform, to enhance the user experience.

Abstract: A production system and method may comprise a first production processing machine capable of processing a workpiece and a second production processing machine capable of processing the workpiece. The production system and method may also comprise a workpiece transfer device, the workpiece transfer device moving the workpiece from the first production processing machine to the second production processing machine, an inspection device identifying whether the workpiece meets at least one specification of the workpiece, and a computing device in communication with the inspection device notifying a user whether the workpiece is compliant with the at least one specification where the computing device is operative communication with either or both of the first production processing machine and the second production processing machine whereby the computing device alters operation of either or both of the first and second production processing machines.

Abstract: A control circuit system for influencing at least one process variable includes a plurality of sensors which each detect at least one measurement variable, a plurality of actuators which each manipulate at least one control variable, wherein the sensors and actuators are each assigned electronic circuits for control, and at least one control mechanism which controls and/or coordinates each of the plurality of sensors and actuators by means of at least one control unit. The control circuit system is sub-divided into a plurality of sub-units which are each provided with at least one sensor, at least one actuator and at least one control unit, and for a plurality of the sub-units, in particular all of the sub-units, each to be set up to operate a control circuit system.

Abstract: A safety-related control device for controlling an actuator with a first processing device that is configured to provide a safety function for the generation and/or processing of a signal for a safety-related control of the actuator, and a second processing device that is configured to provide an operating and/or additional function for the generation, processing, diagnostics, reproduction and/or transmission of further signals associated with the operation of the control device and/or of the actuator, and wherein the second processing device is furthermore configured to provide a test function for monitoring the functionality of the safety function.

Abstract: A field communication interface, FCI, for interfacing field equipment with a network of an industrial control system, has a network interface that is configurable to participate in the network using a network address; a location determining unit configured to determine a location identifier that uniquely identifies the physical location of the FCI within the industrial control system and/or within the network; and an address determining unit configured to determine a network address that is valid in the network from the location identifier.

Abstract: A method and system for determining short, open, and good connections using digital input and output (TO) structures in a device under test (DUT) continuity test, through the combined methods of using resistance-capacitance (RC) delay, time domain reflectometry (TDR), and forcing voltage on to a single IO pin of the DUT while measuring voltage on remaining IO pins of said DUT. In one embodiment, the combined methods are executed without the DUT in a test socket to produce a first set of test values and also with the DUT in a test socket to produce a second set of test values. The first and second sets of test values are compared to determine if one or more circuits of the DUT have a short circuit, an open circuit, or are a good (have an electrical connection that is not a short circuit or an open circuit) circuit.

Abstract: The method for configuring a home-automation apparatus (1) includes: at least one control point of a first type (3A, 4A) intended to communicate according to a first mode; and at least one actuator (5A, 6A) intended to communicate, after performing the configuration method, according to the first mode with at least one control point of the first type (3A, 4A) during usage mode, and which can communicate according to a second mode, secured by an encryption key, with a configuration device (2) during configuration mode. The configuration device implements the method which includes determining at least one actuator (5A, 6A) that can be configured, obtaining a temporary encryption key having a limited period of validity, sending a message containing the temporary encryption key to the at least one actuator, communicating according to the second mode, secured by the temporary encryption key, with the at least one actuator in configuration mode.

Abstract: A digital image is captured. The captured digital image includes a calibration pattern. The calibration pattern includes displayed information about the calibration pattern. The displayed information is read to obtain calibration information about the captured digital image. A new image is generated. The calibration information is stored with the new image.

Abstract: A numerical controller stores tool data (including information on an inclination and length of a linear blade of a tool), reads an instruction block from a program, analyzes the instruction block, and generates instruction data indicating a movement amount of the tool on each axis instructed by the instruction block. Further, when performing taper machining, the numerical controller calculates a compensating amount for compensating an instructed path, based on the stored tool data, such that an actually-machined taper angle matches a taper angle instructed by the instruction block, compensates the generated instruction data based on the calculated compensating amount, and outputs the compensated instruction data.

Abstract: One or more embodiments may provide a simulator for reproducing, in a virtual space, a motion of a machine that is controlled by a control program to manipulate an object. The simulator includes a processor configured with a simulation program to perform operations including: determining a condition of the object from a real space image; calculating an initial position of a virtual object in the virtual space corresponding to the determined condition; calculating a command value for moving a virtual machine in the virtual space, according to the control program and based on the position of the virtual object manipulated by the virtual machine in the virtual space, wherein the virtual machine corresponds to the machine; and creating display data for displaying one of: a motion of the virtual machine and a motion of the virtual object that are moved in accordance with the calculated command value.

Abstract: A method of monitoring laser power in an additive manufacturing process in which a build beam generated by a laser source is used to selectively fuse or cure material to form a workpiece. The method includes: splitting off a predetermined percentage of the build beam to define a sample beam, and directing the sample beam to a sensor; using the sensor to generate a signal proportional to the power of the sample beam; and scaling the signal from the sensor to generate a laser power measurement representative of a power level of the build beam.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing semiconductor devices includes defining a sampling plan that contains position information about metrology sites on process wafers. A first property of the process wafers is measured to obtain measurement values at measurement points, wherein a quantity of the measurement points per process wafer is at least tenfold a quantity of the metrology sites. A sampling model that includes at least a wafer model is updated on the basis of the measurement values. The sampling plan is updated on the basis of an assessment of deviations of the measurement values from a current sampling model.

Abstract: A quality management apparatus includes an acquisition unit and an extraction unit. The acquisition unit acquires, about products to be managed, a rate of occurrence of a malfunction on an occurrence period basis, an operation condition of the products, and a manufacturing condition for the products. The extraction unit classifies the rate of occurrence into layers under the operation condition, and extracts, for each layer under the operation condition, a relationship between the rate of occurrence and the manufacturing condition.

Abstract: Apparatuses, components and methods are provided herein useful to provide assistance to customers and/or workers in a shopping facility. In some embodiments, a shopping facility personal assistance system comprises: a plurality of motorized transport units located in and configured to move through a shopping facility space; a plurality of user interface units, each corresponding to a respective motorized transport unit during use of the respective motorized transport unit; and a central computer system having a network interface such that the central computer system wirelessly communicates with one or both of the plurality of motorized transport units and the plurality of user interface units, wherein the central computer system is configured to control movement of the plurality of motorized transport units through the shopping facility space based at least on inputs from the plurality of user interface units.

Abstract: Various aspects of a device and method to manage interaction with one or more control circuits in a vehicle and one or more wearable devices are disclosed herein. The device comprises one or more circuits configured to receive a first set of input values from the one or more wearable devices associated with a first user. The one or more wearable devices are communicatively coupled to the device used in the vehicle. A second set of input values is received from one or more vehicle sensors embedded in the vehicle. An operating mode of the device is determined based on the received first set of input values and the second set of input values. One or more functions of the vehicle are controlled based on the determined operating mode of the device.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described, including apparatus for operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that includes an imaging device. The apparatus includes a touch screen and a processor. The processor is configured to (i) receive a gesture that is performed on the touch screen with respect to an image captured by the imaging device, (ii) estimate a distance from the UAV to a given point represented in the image, (iii) compute a scale factor that is based on the estimated distance, and (iv) communicate a control signal that causes the UAV to execute a flying maneuver that is suggested by the gesture and is scaled by the scale factor. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: Described embodiments include a system, method, and apparatus. A system includes a package management system for operating a robotic vehicle configured to transport consumer items selected by a human shopper from a consumer shopping environment and placed in the robotic vehicle. The package management system includes circuitry for recognizing an individual human shopper placing a consumer item in the robotic vehicle. The package management system includes circuitry for routing the robotic vehicle along a path following the recognized individual human shopper through the consumer shopping environment. The package management system includes circuitry for suspending the shopper-following movement of the robotic vehicle in response to suspension criteria. The package management system includes circuitry for resuming the shopper-following movement of the robotic vehicle in response to resumption criteria.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture (e.g., physical storage media) to manage deployed drones are disclosed. Example methods disclosed herein include detecting, by a first drone, whether the first drone is in communication with a command center via a first communication network to determine a configuration parameter of a first message to broadcast discovery information associated with the first drone. Disclosed example methods also include, in response to the first drone being in communication with the command center via the first communication network, broadcasting, from the first drone, the first message configured with a first value for the configuration parameter. Disclosed example methods further include, in response to the first drone not being in communication with the command center via the first communication network, broadcasting, from the first drone, the first message configured with a second value for the configuration parameter different from the first value.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that includes an imaging device is described. The apparatus includes a touch screen and a processor, configured to (i) receive a gesture that is performed, on the touch screen, with respect to a first image acquired by the imaging device, the gesture indicating a requested change with respect to the first image, (ii) communicate, to the UAV, a first control signal that causes the UAV to begin executing a flying maneuver that is suggested by the gesture, (iii) identify a plurality of features in a subsequent image acquired by the imaging device, (iv) ascertain that respective positions of the features indicate that the flying maneuver has effected the requested change, and (v) in response to the ascertaining, communicate, to the UAV, a subsequent control signal that causes the UAV to stop execution of the flying maneuver. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A system includes a first sensor for detecting vehicle data and a second sensor for detecting driver data. The system also includes a memory for storing preferred stops and a GPS unit for detecting a location. The system also includes an electrical control unit (ECU) that can determine a tired value of the driver based on the vehicle performance data and the driver condition data. The ECU can also determine that the driver is getting tired when the tired value is equal to or greater than a first tired threshold. The ECU can also determine a desired destination of the driver based on the preferred stops that the vehicle can reach before the tired value reaches or exceeds a second tired threshold. The system also includes an output device for outputting navigation instructions providing directions to the desired destination from the current location of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for operating an automated motor vehicle, having the steps: ascertaining of automated driving parameters during a manual controlling of the automated motor vehicle; and defined intervention by the automated motor vehicle in the manual controlling of the automated motor vehicle according to the ascertained automated driving parameters, the defined intervention being carried out corresponding to a degree of agreement of the automated driving parameters with the manual driving parameters inputted during the manual controlling of the automated motor vehicle.

Abstract: A method and system for evaluating inter-vehicle traffic gaps and time instances to perform a lane change maneuver is described. The method includes determining a set of trajectories which respectively constitutes an approximation of the feasible motion of the ego vehicle, evaluating the set of trajectories on the available inter-vehicle traffic gaps and time instances to perform the lane change maneuver over a prediction horizon to select a subset of feasible inter-vehicle traffic gaps and time instances to perform the lane change maneuver and to establish a corresponding set of lane change trajectories, evaluating the set of lane change trajectories on the subset of feasible inter-vehicle traffic gaps and time instances from a safety critical perspective, and selecting a preferred lane change trajectory, with corresponding inter-vehicle traffic gap and time instance, to perform the lane change maneuver.

Abstract: Systems and method are provided for controlling a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method of detecting road construction includes receiving sensor data relating to an environment associated with a vehicle, determining that construction-related objects are present within the environment based on the sensor data, and determining whether a travel-impacting construction zone is present within the environment based on the presence of the construction-related objects in the environment.

Abstract: Described embodiments include a system, method, and apparatus. A system includes a package management system for operating a robotic vehicle configured to transport consumer items selected by a human shopper from a consumer shopping environment and placed in the robotic vehicle. The package management system includes circuitry for recognizing an individual human shopper. The system includes circuitry for receiving data indicative of a location of the individual human shopper in the consumer shopping environment. The system includes circuitry for routing the robotic vehicle to the location of the individual human shopper in the consumer shopping environment. In an embodiment, the package management system includes circuitry for issuing an alarm upon detection of an unauthorized removal or attempted unauthorized removal of a consumer item from the secure portion of the robotic vehicle.

Abstract: Described embodiments include a system, method, and apparatus. A system includes package management system for operating a robotic vehicle configured to transport consumer items selected by a human shopper from a consumer shopping environment and placed in the robotic vehicle. The package management system includes circuitry for receiving data indicative of a transportation departure point accommodating a transfer of a consumer item from the robotic vehicle to a conveyance configured to transport the consumer item away from the consumer shopping environment. The package management system includes circuitry for routing the robotic vehicle to the departure point. In an embodiment, the package management system includes circuitry for managing a transfer of a consumer item acquired by the individual human shopper in the consumer shopping environment from the robotic vehicle to the conveyance at the departure point.

Abstract: The invention provides a control system for a construction machine comprising: a laser surveying instrument, a construction machine and a direction detecting unit, wherein the construction machine has a working mechanical unit, a machine control device, a machine communication unit, two beam detectors and at least one target and a tilt sensor, wherein the laser surveying instrument has a laser rotary projecting device for projecting a laser beam in rotary irradiation, an electronic distance measuring instrument and a surveying communication unit, wherein each of the beam detectors transmits a photodetection result to the laser surveying instrument or the machine control device, wherein the laser surveying instrument or the machine control device calculates a left-right tilting of the construction machine based on the photodetection result and a distance measurement result of the target, and the machine control device controls an operation of the construction machine based on a detection result of the directio

Abstract: A vehicle drive control device includes a drive lane detector, a drive assist unit, and a curve road steering assist unit. The drive lane detector detects a drive lane of a subject vehicle. The drive assist unit performs drive assist control to assist the subject vehicle in lane keep driving in the drive lane. The curve road steering assist unit performs steering assist for assisting the subject vehicle in turning along a curve of a curve road if the drive lane is the curve road and if the drive assist control performed by the drive assist unit is discontinued during driving on the curve road.

Abstract: An information management device includes a difference extractor and a determination unit. The difference extractor extracts, as difference information, vehicle peripheral three-dimensional information detected by a vehicle and three-dimensional map information. The determination unit determines whether the extracted difference information is a difference inherent to the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and method are provided for controlling a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes: selecting, by a controller onboard the vehicle, first data for a region from a first device onboard the vehicle based on a relationship between a time associated with the first data and a frequency associated with a second device, obtaining, by the controller, second data from the second device, the second data corresponding to the region, correlating, by the controller, the first data and the second data, and determining, by the controller, a command for operating one or more actuators onboard the vehicle in a manner that is influenced by the correlation between the first data and the second data.

Abstract: A variety of methods, controllers and algorithms are described for identifying the back of a particular vehicle (e.g., a platoon partner) in a set of distance measurement scenes and/or for tracking the back of such a vehicle. The described techniques can be used in conjunction with a variety of different distance measuring technologies including radar, LIDAR, camera based distance measuring units and others. The described approaches are well suited for use in vehicle platooning and/or vehicle convoying systems including tractor-trailer truck platooning applications.

Abstract: Systems and methods according to one or more embodiments are provided for limiting elevator deflection commands to avoid the aft body of an aircraft from contacting the ground during a landing maneuver. In one example, a system includes a memory configured to store a plurality of executable instructions and a processor. The processor is configured to determine a descent profile and a current pitch profile. A pre-determined maximum pitch profile associated with the descent profile is used to compare to the current pitch profile. The comparison is used to compute an elevator deflection value that limits an elevator command signal in order to avoid a tail strike. Additional systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, a method of trajectory-based sensor planning for a vehicle includes receiving an indication of a planned change in a trajectory of the vehicle. A processing subsystem determines a current field of view of a directional sensor and a planned adjustment in the current field of view of the directional sensor relative to the vehicle to align with the planned change in the trajectory of the vehicle. The planned adjustment in the current field of view of the directional sensor is initiated prior to changing the trajectory of the vehicle.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to virtualizing fan speed. For example, a system for virtualizing fan speed may include a server enclosure manager connected to a controller area network (CAN) bus, the server enclosure manager to regulate a speed of a fan in a server blade enclosure; and a CAN bus microcontroller connected to the CAN bus. The CAN bus microcontroller may receive a direct current (DC) voltage from an analog low-pass filter, determine a fan speed of the fan corresponding to the received DC voltage, and report the determined fan speed to the enclosure manager.

Abstract: A method for controlling a multi-axle work vehicle based on axle loading may generally include monitoring a load associated with loads transmitted through a pivot pin of a track assembly of the work vehicle, wherein the track assembly is configured to be rotatably coupled to an engine of the work vehicle via an axle assembly.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for a low dropout voltage regulator that utilizes a replica feedback frequency compensation technique to provide enhanced stability to the low dropout voltage regulator such that the low dropout voltage regulator does not need to be externally compensated with a large capacitor (e.g., larger than 4 microfarads). Rather, a small capacitor (e.g., 4 microfarads or smaller) may be used.

Abstract: A low-dropout linear regulator is provided. The low-dropout linear regulator includes: a voltage divider, a first error amplifier, an output transistor, a differential circuit, and a control circuit. The voltage divider generates a feedback voltage according to an output voltage of the low-dropout linear regulator. The first error amplifier compares the feedback voltage with a reference voltage, and outputs a first voltage at an output terminal of the first error amplifier according to the comparison result. The output transistor includes a first terminal receiving the first voltage, and a second terminal outputting the output voltage. The differential circuit receives the feedback voltage and the reference voltage, and generates a second voltage on its output terminal. The control circuit adjusts a voltage on the first terminal of the output transistor according to variation of the second voltage.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus embodiments are described herein for designing, implementing, and maintaining energy systems, such as microgrids for example.

Abstract: A reference current generating circuit has a variable current supply to output a reference current, delay circuitry to generate a reference clock by delaying a clock by a reference delay amount and a delay clock by delaying the clock depending on a current value of the reference current, a phase comparator to compare a phase of the reference clock with a phase of the delay clock to output a comparison result, and control circuitry to control the current value of the reference current based on the compared result.

Abstract: A movable handle includes a movable member and a seat, both of which can be made of a plastic, a metal or a composite material. The movable member includes a main body and a bent portion. The main body can be bar-shaped, block-like, ball-shaped, wedge-shaped or in any other suitable shape, and the bent portion can be bent inward, outward or in any other direction relative to the main body. The main body of the movable member is movably assembled to the seat, and the seat is connected to a first object, such that the movable member is indirectly connected to the first object via the seat and can be turned or moved upward and downward or leftward and rightward on and relative to the first object.

Abstract: This rotary control system for a device includes a rotary control member, rotationally mobile about a first fixed axis, between first and second positions, and a rotary control handle, intended to be secured in rotation with the rotary member about the first axis. It also includes a blocking device, that can be selectively moved, when the rotary member is in its first position, between a blocking configuration, in which it prevents the movement of the rotary member to its second position, and a release configuration, wherein the movement of the rotary member to its second position. This system further includes a locking plate, rotationally mobile about the first axis relative to the rotary member, when the rotary member is in its first position, between a locking position, in which a first orifice passing through the rotary member is superposed with a second orifice passing through the locking plate.

Abstract: An electronic display where various electrical components may be removed from a housing of the display and serviced or replaced without having to demount the display. The electronic display may include an electronic image-producing assembly in electrical communication with a backplane. Various electrical components (e.g., electronic assemblies) may be removably connected to the backplane using self-guiding electrical connectors. An access opening through a wall of the housing may be provided to facilitate removal of an electrical assembly through the housing while the display remains mounted to a vertical surface.