Abstract: An indoor localization and navigation system for a mobile robot, the system comprising: a projector mounted on the mobile robot and configured to project a temporal projector light signal, wherein the temporal projector light signal is encoded, for each pixel of the projector, with an information segment comprising the pixel coordinates of the each pixel of the projector; a stationary sensor node comprising a light sensor configured to detect the temporal projector light signal and generate a sensor signal and a transmitter configured to transmit a sensor node identifier and a position code generated based on the sensor signal; a receiver mounted on the mobile robot and configured to receive the sensor node identifier and the position code from the transmitter; and an onboard computer mounted on the mobile robot and operatively coupled to the projector and the receiver, wherein the onboard computer is configured to receive the sensor node identifier and the position code from the receiver and to determine a l

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include an unmanned vehicle, a method, apparatus and system for positioning an unmanned vehicle. In some embodiments, the method includes: acquiring first laser point cloud height value data matching a current position of the unmanned vehicle, the first laser point cloud height value data; converting the first laser point cloud height value data into laser point cloud projection data in a horizontal earth plane; determining a first matching probability of the laser point cloud projection data in a predetermined range of a laser point cloud height value map; and determining a position of the unmanned vehicle in the laser point cloud height value map based on the first matching probability. The embodiment implements an accurate positioning on the current position of the unmanned vehicle.

Abstract: A robotic cleaning device and a method for operating the robotic cleaning device to detect a structure of a surface over which the robotic cleaning device moves. The method includes illuminating the surface with structured vertical light, capturing an image of the surface, detecting at least one luminous section in the captured image, and determining, from an appearance of the at least one luminous section, the structure of the surface.

Abstract: A robotic vehicle may be configured to incorporate multiple sensors to make the robotic vehicle capable of detecting grass by measuring edge data and/or frequency data. In this regard, in some cases, the robotic vehicle may include an onboard positioning module, a detection module, and a mapping module that may work together to give the robotic vehicle a comprehensive understanding of its current location and of the features or objects located in its environment. Moreover, the robotic vehicle may include sensors that enable the modules to collect and process data that can be used to identify grass on a parcel on which the robotic vehicle operates.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a memory having computer executable components stored therein; and a processing circuit communicatively coupled to the memory. The processing circuit acquires a plurality of pieces of observation information of surroundings of a moving body, generates a plurality of pieces of attribute information of the surroundings of the moving body on the basis of the plurality of pieces of observation information, and sets a reliability of the attribute information of the surroundings of the moving body on the basis of correlation of the plurality of pieces of attribute information.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a moving object detection device including a first input circuitry that receives positional information indicating a position of an object present around a vehicle in time sequence from an object detector included in the vehicle, and a controller that processes the positional information received by the first input circuitry in time sequence, detects at least a first continuum along a traveling road of the vehicle, and when a shape of a detected first continuum of this time is changed in comparison with a shape of a previous first continuum, outputs information indicating that another moving object different from the vehicle is present to a vehicle control circuitry of the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems, methods, controllers and algorithms for controlling a vehicle to closely follow another vehicle safely using automatic or partially automatic control are described. The described control schemes are well suited for use in vehicle platooning and/or vehicle convoying applications, including truck platooning and convoying controllers. In one aspect, methods of initiating a platoon between a host vehicle and a platoon partner are described. In another aspect, a number of specific checks are described for determining whether a platoon controller is ready to initiate platoon control of the host vehicle. In another aspect, a platoon controller that includes a state machine that determines the state of the platoon controller is described. In another aspect, methods for generating braking alerts to a driver of a vehicle while the vehicle is being at least semi-automatically controlled by a platoon controller are described.

Abstract: A robotic work tool (100) comprising an altitude sensor (185) for providing a current altitude reading (HRL) and a controller (110) configured to receive the current altitude reading (HRL) from the altitude sensor (185); determine an altitude (H) based on the current altitude reading (HRL); determine a current position; and generating a map indicating elevations by including the determined altitude (H) for the current position in the map. A robotic work tool system (200) comprising a robotic work tool (100) and a reference altitude sensor (285) for providing a reference altitude reading (HCS), wherein the robotic work tool (100) is further configured to receive the reference altitude reading (HCS) from the reference altitude sensor (285); and determine the altitude (H) based on the current altitude reading (HRL) and the reference altitude reading (HCS).

Abstract: A self-position estimating apparatus includes a storage, a local map generator, a self-position estimator, and an adjuster. The storage stores an environmental map representing a position of an obstacle present in a mobile environment. The local map generator generates a local map representing a relative position of an obstacle present around the mobile body, with respect to the mobile body. The self-position estimator estimates, among a plurality of disposing positions on a local map disposing region set in the environmental map, one of the disposing positions where most exact matching is obtained between the local map and the environmental map, as a first self-position. The self-position estimator estimates a rotation angle of the local map at the disposing position as a first posture. The adjuster adjusts a size of the local map disposing region according to a predetermined condition.

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a UAV flight control method and device. The method includes: monitoring a current flight state of the UAV; correcting a flight attitude of the UAV to a preset attitude when the current flight state of the UAV is not consistent with a target flight state; and controlling the flight attitude of the UAV to be a natural hovering attitude when the flight attitude of the UAV fails to be corrected to the preset attitude under a first preset condition.

Abstract: A self-propelled paving machine includes a plurality of swing legs, each swing leg being supported from a ground surface by an associated crawler track steerably connected to an outer end of its associated swing leg. The machine may be re-oriented from a paving mode to a transport mode by driving the ground engaging units to rotate the frame substantially in place on the ground through a re-orientation angle of the frame relative to the ground, and as the frame is rotating, pivoting one or more of the swing legs from a paving position relative to the frame, to a transport position relative to the frame.

Abstract: An elevated system for providing support and control of a network of mobile robotic apparatus contains a system of tracks attached to an elevated structure with means to connect one or more adjacent tracks for the mobile robotic apparatus to traverse the track system. The mobile robotic apparatus contains one or more mobile robotic units with means to actuate and process sensor input and provide multimedia and communication signal monitoring and tracking capabilities. A remote controller not attached to the track system nor robotic apparatus provides command and control to the robotic units, and provides electronic storage of data generated by the robotic units and/or remote controller.

Abstract: Included are a first position detection part that detects a first position which is the position of a movable part; a second position detection part that detects a second position which is the position of a driven part; a positional error calculation part that calculates positional error, which is deviation between a converted first position detection value and a second position detection value; and a positional error variation calculation part that calculates an absolute value for variation of positional error since reversal of a position command was detected, in which addition of a backlash correction amount is started if the absolute value for the variation of the positional error exceeds a first reference value, and addition of a backlash acceleration amount is started if the absolute value of variation of the positional error exceeds a second reference value.

Abstract: A multistage flow control valve system with a pressure balanced first stage connected to one or more downstream, pressure balanced, intermediate and/or outlet stages configured to accommodate very large pressure drops across the system while maintaining a desired flow rate, and avoiding potentially destructive cavitation within the valves.

Abstract: A device and system for regulating the flow of a fluid, comprising: a fluid flow controller; wherein the fluid flow controller comprises: a fluid flow control component and an electronic controller; wherein the fluid flow control component is configured to allow at least two different flow rates of a fluid to pass through the fluid flow controller; and wherein the electronic controller controls the fluid flow controller component, such that the fluid flow controller component operatively switches between the at least two different flow rates.

Abstract: A level control system for controlling the liquid level in a boiler drum is provided. The level control system uses an integration parameter when operating in a non-transient condition to provide a control signal into a flow control loop controlling a level control valve for the liquid level in the boiler drum. When a transient condition is identified by a predictive controller, the integration parameter is interrupted and a gain vector is generated to modify the control constants and optionally modify feedforward to adjust control signal into the flow control loop during transient operation of the level control valve.

Abstract: A monitoring system for monitoring a liquid handling system may comprise at least one liquid level sensor and/or at least one gateway computer. The at least one liquid level sensor may be configured to monitor at least one liquid level of at least one liquid handling element. The at least one gateway computer may be in communication with the at least one liquid level sensor. The at least one gateway computer may be configured to receive sensor readings, report information describing the readings, identify at least one rule-triggering event, and perform an action in response to identifying the at least one rule-triggering event in accordance with at least one rule.

Abstract: A receiver surge test tool (STT) assembly, system and method for receiver surge pressure testing. The receiver STT assembly has a receiver surge test tool (STT) configured to simulate surge pressure conditions of a receiver aircraft, and to measure one or more surge pressures generated when receiving a fuel flow of fuel from a refueling source during the receiver surge pressure testing that is ground based. The receiver STT has a pipe manifold structure with inlet port(s), outlet port(s), and one or more flow lines disposed therebetween. Each flow line includes a flow meter, a pressure transducer, a shutoff valve having varying valve close rates, and a manual back pressure valve. The receiver STT assembly has a control system for controlling open and close positions of the shutoff valve, and the receiver STT, and has a data system for collecting and recording data generated during the receiver surge pressure testing.

Abstract: A hot water valve assembly is disclosed including a dual inlet housing having a cold water inlet and a hot water inlet, a thermostatic mixing cartridge disposed within the dual inlet housing, an inner conduit disposed adjacent to and in fluid communication with the dual inlet housing and a shell including a mixed water outlet that is connected to and in fluid communication with the inner conduit.

Abstract: A thermal bypass valve includes a housing defining a bore along a longitudinal axis and having two inlet ports and two outlet ports; a cap disposed within the bore; a shuttle disposed within the bore and reversibly translatable towards and away from the cap along the longitudinal axis between a first fill position, a cooling position, and a bypass position; and an actuator configured for translating the shuttle along the longitudinal axis between the cooling position and the bypass position. The actuator is formed from a shape memory alloy and is transitionable between a first state and a second state in response to a temperature of the fluid.

Abstract: A Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) controller includes a first cover secured to a second cover, with HVAC components housed by the first cover and the second cover. The first cover may include two or more latches to secure the first cover to the second cover. In some cases, the second cover may include two or more latch receivers each configured to receive one of the two or more latches of the first cover as the first cover and the second cover are brought together. The first and second covers may include one or more guide features. The guide features may be configured to guide movement of the first cover relative to the second cover as the first cover and the second cover are brought together.

Abstract: The inventive subject matter provides a system and a method for automatically controlling appliances via a mechanical controller. In one aspect of the invention, the system includes a first circuitry communicatively coupled with one or more sensors and configured to generate a motor controlling signal based in part on a reading from the sensor. The system also includes a mechanical device in contact with a lever of the mechanical controller. The system also includes a second circuitry configured to cause the mechanical device to move the lever as a function of the signal received from the first circuitry to control the appliance.

Abstract: A voltage regulator includes a tap changer coupled to a voltage source terminal and a voltage load terminal, The voltage regulator also includes a first switch and a first current transformer coupled in series between the voltage load terminal and a first movable contact of the tap changer. The voltage regulator further includes a second switch and a second transformer coupled in series between the voltage load terminal and a second movable contact of the tap changer, A first silicon controlled rectifier and a second silicon controlled rectifier are controlled by a first control circuit and a second control circuit, respectively. The first control circuit and the second control circuit each include a rectifier, a gating switch, and a positive voltage detector.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic device which can easily measure a standby current of an internal circuit of an electronic device after burn-in. The electronic device includes: a power source terminal; a regulator that generates a predetermined voltage from a voltage of the power source terminal; an internal circuit that is operated by an output voltage of the regulator; and a standby terminal through which the regulator and the internal circuit are set to a low power consumption state.

Abstract: A voltage generator which generates an internal voltage based on a varying voltage derived from the internal voltage includes a feedback control circuit configured to variably transmit the varying voltage responsive to a control signal to generate a feedback voltage. A voltage generation circuit is configured to generate the internal voltage based on the feedback voltage.

Abstract: A power control unit and method of use thereof for varying the supply of electricity to an electrical apparatus using a peer-to-peer wireless communications link between a controller and the power control unit. The communications link may be established using Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth communications technology.

Abstract: An energy allocation system includes an air conditioning unit with a VDC compressor a generator, and a voltage converter. The air conditioning unit is configured to receive DC power from a DC energy device. A blending module is executable by a processor to cause AC power produced by the generator to be split into AC and DC power allocations using the converter and cause AC power received from a local electric utility grid to be converted to DC power.

Abstract: A wireless thermostat includes a display configured to present an operating condition of the wireless thermostat and an adjustment selector to allow for manual adjustment of the operating condition. The wireless thermostat includes a communication module configured to communicate with at least one mobile device and allow for remote adjustment of the operating condition. The wireless thermostat includes a sensor for detecting a presence in proximity to the thermostat of at least one user and generating a presence signal in response to the detected user presence. The wireless thermostat includes a processor configured to implement changes in the operating condition in response to the manual adjustment at the selector and the remote adjustment at the mobile device. The processor also communicates with the sensor to receive the presence signal and transition the display between an awake state and a sleep state in response to the presence signal.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for electric power grid management and communications are disclosed. At least one active grid element is constructed and configured in network-based communication with a server via at least one coordinator. The at least one active grid element communicates Internet Protocol (IP)-based messages with the server via the at least one coordinator in real time or less than 15 minutes interval. The at least one active grid element participates actively in an electric power grid. The at least one active grid element has an energy consumption pattern or an energy supply pattern. The IP-based messages comprise at least one IP packet including a content, a priority, a security, and a transport route. The content comprises an amount of power available for the electric power grid or an amount of curtailment power available at an attachment point of the at least one grid element.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a reactive power compensation system including a reactive power compensation unit for measuring compensate reactive power, an impedance measurement unit for measuring an impedance value of each of a plurality of loads, and a learning control unit for controlling the reactive power compensation unit based on the measured impedance value.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide a system including an intelligent electronic device (IED) comprising a first processor configured to communicate control commands to power equipment, receive measurements from the power equipment, use a secure wireless system to send data to an access point, wherein the data includes the measurements, and use the secure system to communicate with a management device, via the access point, to receive configuration information, command information, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: An assembly for actuating a vehicle's brake system from a dual-driver position includes an auxiliary brake pedal coupled to the vehicle remotely from the primary brake pedal. A master cylinder's piston is actuated when the auxiliary brake pedal pivots, and a hydraulic line provides hydraulic fluid to and removes hydraulic fluid from a slave cylinder in response. A lever is provided near the primary brake pedal and has one end coupled to the slave cylinder. The lever pivots in response to provision or removal of hydraulic fluid to or from the slave cylinder. A connector is coupled to the lever's opposite end and moves with the lever. The connector is coupled to a movable member that directly applies force to a rod of a primary brake system actuator and applies force to the movable member at the same location where the primary brake pedal applies force to the movable member.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a processor may include a first clock circuit to generate a first clock signal, a plurality of functional blocks, and clock logic. Each functional block may include a sub-clock circuit to generate a second clock signal based on the first clock signal, and a counter to store a count of active consumer of the second clock signal. The clock logic may, in response to a determination that the counter of a first functional block has a value less than one, disable the sub-clock circuit of the first functional block. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A memory controller having a data receiver to sample data at a sample timing using a strobe signal, wherein the data and the strobe signal are sent by a memory device in connection with a read operation initiated by the memory controller, and a strobe receiver to receive the strobe signal, wherein a phase of the strobe signal has a drift relative to a reference by an amount. The memory controller further having a monitoring circuit to monitor the strobe signal and determine the amount of the drift, and an adjustment circuit to update the sample timing of the data receiver based on the amount of drift determined by the monitoring signal.

Abstract: A register clock driver for a DDR5 memory is presented. A register clock driver (RCD) can include a logic having one or more input channels, each of the one or more input channels receiving input signals; and a plurality of ranked output ports associated with each of the one or more input channels, the logic providing the input signals received on each of the one or more input channels to the associated plurality of ranked output ports according to control signals. The RCD can operate in a default mode, wherein input signals from the input channels are output to both of the output ports associated with that channel, or can operate in a non-default mode where input signals from the input channels are sent to the appropriate ranked output port associated with that channel. In either case, unused signaling on the output ports is held high.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a Dual Window Watchdog Timer (DWWDT) are described. In some embodiments, a method may include running a first counter in a first clock domain and a second counter in a second clock domain; generating an interrupt to a controller during a window open period, wherein the window open period begins in response to the first counter having reached a predetermined threshold; and at least one of: restarting the first counter if the controller restarts the second counter in response to the interrupt before the window open period ends; or issuing a system reset if the controller does not restart the second counter in response to the interrupt before the window open period ends.

Abstract: Disclosed aspects relate to a display device. By forming a back cover, which is the support structure constituting the display device, in a bent structure and forming a molding part made of an elastic material to enclose the vertical extension portion, a border gap, which is a clearance between the side surfaces of the display panel and the side surface support structure, can be minimized to maintain an excellent external appearance of the display device, and to prevent infiltration of foreign matter and damage of the display panel, which may be caused by the gap between the display panel and the support structure. By disposing a metal inner plate on the inner surface of the horizontal portion of the back cover, the rigidity of the back cover can be increased, the thickness of the back cover can be decreased, and heat generated from the display panel and the like can be smoothly dissipated.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a display module, a movable member, a base, and a biasing element. The display module has a housing and a guiding member fixed thereto. The guiding member has an angled surface, and the housing has an opening. The movable member is disposed in the display module and has a through hole. The biasing element is disposed in the through hole and adjacent to the angled surface. The base has a main body and a connecting member, wherein the connecting member is connected to the main body and detachably connected to the display module. When the connecting member is inserted into the display module through the opening along a first direction, the connecting member pushes the movable member to move along a second direction with respect to the housing, and the movable member forces the biasing element to contact the connecting member.

Abstract: An electronic circuit may include an elastomeric substrate with an electronic die attached to the elastomer substrate at a first substrate area and one or more meander traces electrically coupled to the electronic die and encapsulated in the elastomer substrate at a second substrate area that is adjacent to the first substrate area. An inelastic, non-electronic, structural brace may be attached to the elastomeric substrate in the first substrate area.

Abstract: An accessory has a main body that includes a case that defines an external appearance of the main body, a main switch located within the case and configured to be pushed downward, and an elastic operation portion that is located vertically above the main switch and extends radially outward toward an inner surface of the case, the elastic operation portion being configured to elastically deform downward to thereby push the main switch. The elastic operation portion includes a middle part located vertically above the main switch, a first bent part extending radially outward from a first end of the middle part, the first bent part having a first curvature that is convex downward, and a second bent part extending radially outward from a second end of the middle part opposite the first end, the second bent part having a second curvature that is convex downward.

Abstract: An accessory includes a main body including a communication module that is configured to communicate with a predetermined network, and a container having a main body-coupling portion that is located at an upper side of the container and that is configured to separably couple to the main body. The main body includes an exposed portion that is positioned at an upper part of the main body and exposed to an outside of the main body based on the main body being coupled to the container, and a side member that defines a side surface of the exposed portion. An upper end of the side member has an outer corner facing outward from a central axis of the main body. The outer corner of the upper end of the side member defines an upper edge of the main body, the outer corner having a predetermined curvature.

Abstract: An accessory includes a main body including a communication module that is configured to communicate with a predetermined network, and a container including a main body-coupling portion that is located at an upper portion of the container and configured to separably couple to the main body. The main body includes an upper edge extending along a circumference of a first predetermined figure, and the container includes a lower edge extending along a circumference of a third predetermined figure. Based on the main body being coupled to the container, one of the upper edge of the main body and the lower edge of the container is located closer to a central axis passing the main body in a vertical direction than the other of the upper edge of the main body and the lower edge of the container.

Abstract: There is provided an electric device having such a structure that members are moved by a driving force of an electric motor. The electric device comprises: an electric motor; a driving member which receives a driving force from the electric motor to advance and retreat; a moving member pressed by the driving member to move; a stopper which restricts a moving range of the moving member; and a cushioning mechanism located on a pressing part of the driving member against the moving member or a pressure-receiving part of the moving member pressed by the pressing part configured to transmit a pressing force of the driving member to move the moving member before the movement of the moving member is restricted by the stopper, and to absorb the pressing force of the driving member after the movement of the moving member is restricted by the stopper.

Abstract: There is provided a docking station capable of docking and undocking a portable computing device. The docking station includes: an engaging lever engageable with an engaging hole located in a portable computing device; and a docking sensor which detects when the engaging lever is engaged with the engaging hole.

Abstract: A detachable computer includes a host, an expansion base, a first latch structure and a second latch structure. The first and second latch structures are disposed on a back surface of the host and an engaging surface of an engaging plate of the engaging plate respectively. One of each pair of the first and second latch structures includes a clamp portion and another one includes a clip member. The host is engaged with the engaging plate by latching the clip member with the clamp portion. The clip member includes a frame and a clip column. The clip column extends from a first sidewall to a second sidewall of the frame. The clip member is latched into the clamp portion through the clip column. Two sides of the clamp portion substantially abut against the first and second sidewalls when the clip column is latched into the clamp portion.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a docking station and a mobile terminal with the docking station. The docking station includes a docking main body, a shelter, a first link mechanism, a second link mechanism and a moveable locking bar. The shelter shields the connector and the moveable locking bar is stayed in an unlocked position when the docking station is free. When the mobile terminal is coupled with the docking station, the first link mechanism is driven by the mobile terminal, the shelter is forced to rotate to a predetermined storage position, and the second link mechanism drives the moveable locking bar to a locked position to lock the mobile terminal. The docking station is easy to use with simple process of assembly and adjustment.

Abstract: A cleaning device connects to a mobile device through an interface. The cleaning device includes a trigger mechanism which includes at least one plate body, two elastic members connect to the plate body, and a baffle mechanism resting on the plate body. The baffle mechanism comprises at least one baffle, a torsion spring, and a processing unit. The baffle defines a first elastic sheet and the plate body defines a second elastic sheet. When a pressure is applied on the mobile device, the plate body is driven to rotate the baffle to make the first elastic sheet on the baffle contact the second elastic sheet on the plate body. The processing unit produces a trigger signal to execute a function of function modules when the first elastic sheet contacts the second elastic sheet.

Abstract: A hub has a display Printed Circuit Board (PCB) having a contact switch; a display panel positioned above the display PCB and controlled by the display PSB to output content. A window support is positioned over the display panel and has an opening exposing at least a section of display panel. A window formed of a transparent material is positioned over the window support. The window support includes a window support plate defining the opening, the window being positioned on an upper surface of the window support plate; at least one manipulation protrusion extending downward from the window support plate at a position corresponding to the contact switch, the manipulation protrusion operating the contact switch in response to pressure applied to the support plate through the window; and support bosses extending downward from the window support plate and coupled to the partition.

Abstract: A mobile device case having a first port and a second port, both for interfacing with a mobile device and a third port electrically connected to both the first port and the second port, the third port for interfacing with a peripheral. In one embodiment, the first port may be for power and the second port may be for data, and the third port may be a circular port having rings of conductive material electrically connected to either the first port or the second port. In one embodiment, the third port may further be recessed into a back surface of the case, and walls of the recessed segment may be used as a portion of a support system for removably fixing peripherals to the third port.

Abstract: Disclosed is a foot assembly system comprising a foot member configured to attach to a base of a device through a cutout in the base. The system may further comprise a cap configured to affix the foot member to the base, wherein the foot member and cap are configured to engage from opposite sides of the base, through the cutout in the base.