Abstract: The invention provides for a system (capable of)/for controlling a plurality of (audio, visual and/or mechanical and/or lighting) devices in a location, the system comprising/consisting (1) a housing comprising an electronic subsystem (controller) for generating (all) control signals for (all) said devices and input/output connectors for providing the generated control signals to said devices; and (2) a touchscreen console (being in communication with said electronic subsystem), (solely) used (and hence not for receiving other visual info) for (and being the sole physical way for) (hence no additional buttons being present, in an embodiment a further external web browser access is provided) steering the operations of said electronic subsystem; whereby said touchscreen console, being provided on said housing.

Abstract: Embodiments of real vehicle in-the-loop test systems and methods are disclosed. The system can include a sensor configured to acquire state information and location information of a real vehicle and environment information of an emulation test environment where the vehicle is located; an interaction module configured to acquire a test task in response to the instruction entered by a user, an emulation test environment of the test task comprises a test situation, a map, and an intelligent agent; a vehicle sensing module configured to acquire the state information, the location information, and the environment information from the sensor; and a test task control module configured to receive the test task from the interaction module, the state information and the location information from the vehicle sensing module and load them to the emulation test environment, control the real vehicle to execute the test task, and generate and send the test result.

Abstract: A visual display method involves storing, in multiple portable display units, visual information to individually be displayed by each of the multiple portable display units located within a venue in response to instructions broadcast wirelessly for receipt by at least some of the multiple portable display units within the venue; establishing, for each portable display unit within the venue, a first ad hoc address based upon each portable display unit's physical location; and wirelessly broadcasting instructions for receipt by the portable display units instructing at least some or the multiple portable display units to display a specific portion of the visual information associated with their respective first ad hoc addresses, so that each of the multiple portable display units will display their specific portions of the visual information associated with their ad hoc addresses as specified by the broadcast instructions.

Abstract: Process control systems for operating process plants are disclosed herein. The process control systems include control modules that are decoupled from the I/O architecture of the process plants using signal objects or generic shadow blocks. This decoupling is effected by using the signal objects or generic shadow blocks to manage at least part of the communication between the control modules and the field devices. Signal objects may convert between protocols used by control modules and field devices, thus decoupling the control modules from the I/O architecture. Generic shadow blocks may be automatically configured to mimic the operation of field devices within a controller executing the control modules, thus partially decoupling the control modules from the I/O architecture by using the shadow blocks to manage communication between the control modules and the field devices.

Abstract: A positioning device (1) of a processing module of a cable processing machine for finishing a cable. The positioning device (1) includes a first displacing device (10) for displacing the processing module relative to the cable to be processed along a first, in particular horizontal axis (x) transversely, preferably perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis (L) of the cable to be processed and a second displacing device (20) for displacing the processing module relative to the cable to be processed along a second, in particular vertical axis (z) transversely, preferably perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis (L) of the cable to be processed and transversely, preferably perpendicular to the first axis (x). A processing module and a cable processing machine having at least one such positioning device (1).

Abstract: A probe displacement command in a scanning measurement is generated according to a composite speed vector V: V=Gf·Vf+Ge·Ve+sp(p)·Gc·Vc2 wherein Vf is a vector along which a probe is displaced along a scanning path, Ve is a vector maintaining a deflection amount of the probe toward a work piece at a standard deflection amount. Vc2 is represented by (Vc1·q)q, Vc1 is a vector in a direction correcting a probe position such that a stylus tip is oriented along a scanning course, q is a vector given by a vector product of the normal line of a surface of the work piece and Vf, The normal direction of a measured surface is designated as Nw, p is a scalar product of Vc2 and Nw, and sg(p) is a function returning +1 or ?1 in accordance with a value of p.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for transforming three dimensional object data are disclosed. In some examples, data representing a three dimensional object is received, the data comprising object property data indicative of at least one attribute of at least a portion of the three dimensional object. The object property data is transformed into a plurality of device independent object property data objects having a common data structure, each object property data object comprising a value indicative of each of a predetermined set of object properties.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a three dimensional object in an additive layer manufacturing process, e.g. 3D printing, wherein a three dimensional design of the three dimensional object is modelled as a plurality of three dimensional pixels or vortexes. For every pixel or vortex, at least one parameter is calculated and is used to select a setting for use when fabricating the three dimensional object. The parameter may be a speed or rate at which heat will diffuse away from the pixel or vortex, or a weighted density surrounding the pixel or vortex. The method provides higher quality fabrication of the three dimensional object.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus of determining a halftone scheme are described. In an example, data representing a three-dimensional object is obtained, the data comprising object model data representing the geometry of the three-dimensional object and object property data representing at least one object property of at least a portion of the object. It is determined if a halftone scheme dependent object property is specified by the object property data and a halftone scheme is determined. Data representing a portion of the object having a halftone scheme dependent object property is associated with a determined halftone scheme.

Abstract: A manufacturing device inputs design information including three-dimensional structure data, generates a manufacturing process flow, and displays the manufacturing process flow on a screen for a user to check, modify, and confirm the flow based on design information and setting information. A process method includes a first process method of a direct modeling method having an FIB method and a second process method of a semiconductor manufacturing process method which is a non-FIB method. The manufacturing device generates a plurality of manufacturing process flows by a combination of cases where each of the process methods is applied to each of the regions of the three-dimensional data. The manufacturing process flow includes a process device, the process method, a control parameter value, a process time, and a total process time for each of process steps. An output unit outputs a manufacturing process flow having, for example, the shortest total process time.

Abstract: The invention comprises methods, systems and computer programs for providing context based assistance to a control system operator. The invention comprises (i) detecting a first instance of a control system event, (ii) determining event complexity corresponding to the first instance of the control system event, and (iii) responsive to event complexity exceeding a predefined complexity threshold: (a) retrieving a set of operator inputs received at a control system in response to a detected second instance of the control system event, wherein the second instance of the control system event was detected prior in time to the detected first instance of the control system event, and (b) communicating to the control system operator, information identifying a set of operator inputs for responding to the detected first instance of the control event, wherein the identified operator inputs are a sub-set of the retrieved set of operator inputs.

Abstract: A diagnostic apparatus includes: a receiver to receive, from a diagnosis target device, context information corresponding to a current operation on the target device and tool information regarding a tool being used for the current operation on the target device, the context information corresponding to the current operation being one of a plurality of items of context information that have been determined by respective types of a plurality of types of operation applicable to the target device; and circuitry to obtain detection information of a physical quantity varying with the current operation on the target device, and to determine a level of degradation of the tool being used, using the detection information and a model corresponding to a combination of the received context information and the received tool information, the model being specified from one or more models respectively corresponding to available combinations of context information and tool information using the received combination of context

Abstract: A method of analysis of the state of operation of a machine including a learning step supplementing a reference database with one or more thresholds for one or more indicators calculated on the basis of signals delivered by a sensor associated with the machine, the learning step including the following operations implemented by a computer processing unit; an acquisition of signals characteristic of normal operation and of abnormal operation of the machine: of each of the signals characteristic of normal operation, formation of at least one so-called deviation signal by implementing a mathematical operation having as attributes the signal characteristic of normal operation and one of the signals characteristic of normal or abnormal operation other than the signal characteristic of the normal operation; for each of the deviation signals, calculation of an indicator; determination of an indicator threshold representative of a limit between normal operation and abnormal operation of the machine.

Abstract: A system and method for the automated remote management of an electronic control module wherein the settings, configuration, or operating parameters of an electronic or engine control module may be remotely retrieved, changed, or updated while the engine, vehicle, or transportation system is in operation to allow the change of settings to affect the manner, method, or speed of operation of the engine, vehicle, or transportation system during that operation based on external rules or criteria without the need for manual human input or direction.

Abstract: A mobile device controlling system includes one mobile device of a plurality, a controlling terminal of a plurality, and a server. A method for the system is also described. The one mobile device of the plurality includes a connection establishment module, an information transmission module, and an operation module. The connection establishment module transmits on startup a connection request to a server to establish a connection and the information transmission module transmits mobile device ID and status to the server. The operation module receives feedback from the server as to one verified controlling terminal within the plurality and the mobile device can be exclusively controlled by that terminal according to the feedback.

Abstract: A 3D intelligent scheduling method based on logistics simulation software includes: establishing a logistics simulation model; establishing a link to an AGV and an automated equipment by using a network communications module; sending, a logistics task to a scheduling control server by using the network communications module, where the logistics task of the AGV triggers the logistics simulation model, and the logistics simulation model starts to run and calculate; obtaining, a traveling route of the AGV through calculation, and triggering a simulated AGV corresponding to the AGV; sending, an analog control signal to the simulated AGV; extracting the analog control signal, converting the analog control signal to a control signal the AGV can recognize, and sending the control signal to the AGV by using the network communications module; and performing a corresponding action according to the received control signal, to complete the logistics task.

Abstract: An agricultural robot for monitoring plants in a growing site, the robot comprising: a sensor module comprising: a speaker operable to transmit a directional acoustic signal at an object; and a microphone operable to register a reflection of the acoustic signal; a sound analyzer operable to time-index the reflection received by the microphone and maps a location of the object that reflected the received acoustic signal; and an autonomous mobile platform onto which the sensor module is mounted.

Abstract: A robotic system that includes a mobile robot and a remote input device. The input device may be a joystick that is used to move a camera and a mobile platform of the robot. The system may operate in a mode where the mobile platform moves in a camera reference coordinate system. The camera reference coordinate system is fixed to a viewing image provided by the camera so that movement of the robot corresponds to a direction viewed on a screen. This prevents disorientation during movement of the robot if the camera is panned across a viewing area.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a method and system for generating contingency flight plans for normal landing and flight termination (crash) of UAVs (drones) in the event of lost communications with ground control stations. The system is fast, automatic, comprehensive, and systematic. The contingency plan can be generated using laptops or PCs. The execution of contingency plans will involve the coordination of flight computer in drones, ground control station, air traffic controllers (ATC), and pilot in command (PIC). External devices such as satellites and RF towers are also involved in the process such as reestablishment of communications.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an autonomous vehicle is operated in an autonomous mode, where during the autonomous mode, the autonomous vehicle operates without influence of a human driver ridding the autonomous vehicle. An electrical current is detected flowing through a first electrode and a second electrode mounted on a steering wheel of the autonomous vehicle. In response to the detecting the electrical current flowing through the first and second electrodes, the autonomous vehicle is transitioned from the autonomous mode to a manual mode. Thereafter, the autonomous vehicle is operated in the manual mode in response to user actions from the human driver.

Abstract: Systems and methods of controlling an autonomous driving mode in an autonomous vehicle. The system includes a first selection point (130), a second selection point (135), and an electronic controller. The first selection (130) and the second selection point (135) are disposed on a steering wheel (200) of the autonomous vehicle. The first selection point (130) includes a first button. The second selection point (135) includes a second button. The electronic controller is electrically coupled to the first selection point (130) and the second selection point (135). The electronic controller is configured to detect when the first button is selected and when the second button is selected. The electronic controller is also configured to activate the autonomous driving mode when both the first button and the second button are selected for more than a first predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of remotely controlling a vehicle, which includes identifying a vehicle entering an autonomous driving region, identifying autonomous driving authority information including a predetermined user's discretionary control right to the vehicle entering the autonomous driving region, remotely controlling a plurality of electronic elements included in the vehicle such that the vehicle moves along a set path corresponding to the autonomous driving region, and blocking a user's vehicle operation while autonomous driving is performed according to the remote control while allowing user's discretionary control for at least one of the plurality of electronic elements according to the autonomous driving authority information.

Abstract: A method selects from a memory a first model of motion of vehicle, a second model of the motion of the vehicle, a first constraint on the first model for moving along a desired trajectory of the vehicle, and a control invariant set joining states of the first model with states of the second model. For each combination of the states within the control invariant subset there is at least one control action to the second model that maintains the state of the second model within the control invariant set for every modification of the state of the first model satisfying the first constraint. A portion of the desired trajectory satisfying the first constraint is determined using the first model while a sequence of commands for moving the vehicle along the portion of the desired trajectory is determined using the second model.

Abstract: A drone-based system determines a user cohort for one or more users to assemble an object. The drone-based system assesses a task for the one or more users to assemble the object. Based on the determined user cohort and the assessed task, a drone of the drone-based system provides help to the one or more users as the one or more users assemble the object. The drone-based system may comprise a drone and one or more memories and computer readable code and one or more processors. The one or more processors, in response to execution of the computer readable code, cause the drone-based system to perform operations. The drone-based system may be only the drone or the drone and one or more servers.

Abstract: Various embodiments include methods of navigating a drone that may include determining whether a radio link quality trigger event associated with communications with the drone has occurred while the drone travels along a set route to a destination. The radio link quality trigger event may correspond to predetermined characteristics of radio link quality. The drone may be steered to follow a search maneuver for improving radio link quality in response to determining the radio link quality trigger event has occurred. The search maneuver may follow a preconfigured deviation pattern that is configured before determining whether the radio link quality trigger event has occurred and departs from the set route.

Abstract: A method of automatically moving, by an automatic location placement system, a marine vessel includes receiving, by a central processing unit, from a vision ranging photography system, at least one optical feed including data providing a mapping of an environment surrounding a marine vessel. The method includes displaying, by the central processing unit, on a touch screen monitor, the mapping of the environment. The method includes receiving, by the central processing unit, from the touch screen monitor, target location data. The method includes directing, by the central processing unit, at least one element of a propulsion system of the marine vessel, to move the marine vessel to the targeted location, using the mapping.

Abstract: A flight path setting apparatus includes a display unit, a selector, a range calculator, and a display controller. The display unit displays a flight path of an aircraft. The flight path includes a plurality of points. The selector selects a first point on the basis of an operation performed by a user. The first point is any one of the points displayed by the display unit. The range calculator calculates a non-settable range on the basis of a flight performance and a surrounding environment of the aircraft. The non-settable range is a region that is around the first point and in which a second point is not settable. The second point is subsequent to the first point on the flight path. The display controller causes the display unit to display the non-settable range that relates to the first point and is calculated by the range calculator.

Abstract: A system and method for dynamically updated vehicle navigation planning for a second UV based on navigation feedback of a first UV. The first UV navigates based on a first navigation plan and the second UV navigates based on a second navigation plan. The system includes: a processing circuitry; and a memory, the memory containing instructions that, when executed by the processing circuitry, configure the system to: receive the navigation feedback of the first UV, wherein the navigation feedback of the first UV includes telemetry data indicating at least a divergence event and a location of the divergence event, wherein the divergence event is a divergence of the first UV from the first navigation plan; and dynamically update the second navigation plan based on the navigation feedback of the first UV when the second navigation plan includes the location of the divergence event.

Abstract: Provided is a valve assembly system including a flowbody including a channel formed at an inner surface thereof, a butterfly plate disposed within the channel and rotatably mounted within the flowbody. The system also includes a pair of dual-sided pistons that receive differential pressure at an input side and an output side of the valve assembly system. A spring is controlled for biasing against at least one of the dual-sided pistons based on the differential pressure, and to rotate the butterfly plate to regulate the differential pressure and the valve assembly system to a predetermined output pressure.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a computing device includes an oscillator network and a controller. The oscillator network includes a plurality of oscillators coupled to each other. The controller is configured to control the oscillator network. Each of the oscillators has a nonlinear energy shift. The controller multiply performs a sampling operation. The sampling operation includes a first operation a first operation of outputting a signal causing the oscillators to stop oscillating, a second operation of outputting a signal causing the oscillators to oscillate based on a parameter relating to a first probability distribution, and a third operation of outputting a signal to measure, for the oscillators, a phase of an electromagnetic wave generated by an oscillation.

Abstract: Methods and products are provided for facilitating application of variable-product agrochemicals, such as fertilizer, to an application area, such as a field. The fertilizer or agrochemical may include a single fertilizer or agrochemical type or a mixture. In one embodiment, a fertilizer-application area is divided into application cells, and a fertilizer product is determined for each cell, based on zones of the application area with a similar characteristic, such as topographic wetness index levels. Based on a determined product for each cell, instructions for controlling an agrochemical applicator are automatically generated.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices, machines, systems and methods for generating a desired humidity and temperature condition within a room.

Abstract: A method described herein includes describing a load current with a discrete time function. The method includes using a first frequency and a second frequency to provide an approximation of the described load current, wherein a transform applied to the discrete time function identifies the first frequency and the second frequency. The method includes estimating a loop inductance and a loop resistance of a wire loop by exciting a transmit circuit with a voltage reference step waveform, wherein the transmit circuit includes the wire loop. The method includes scaling the approximated load current to a level sufficient to generate a minimum receive voltage signal in a receiver at a first distance between the wire loop and the receiver. The method includes generating a first voltage signal using the scaled load current, estimated loop inductance, and estimated loop resistance. The method includes exciting the transmit circuit with the first voltage signal.

Abstract: A voltage regulator includes a band limited reference voltage. The band limited reference voltage is generated from a supply voltage combined with a feedback path to provide a band reject power supply rejection ratio (PSRR). The voltage regulator also includes a feedforward path to extend the band reject PSRR.

Abstract: A current limiting circuit includes a current sensing module that is configured to sense an output current of a power transistor and to generate a corresponding sensing current which is proportional to the output current. A first current limiting module coupled to the current sensing module is configured to generate a first limiting current based on the sensing current when a variation of the output current of the power transistor exceeds a first current level. A second current limiting module coupled to the current sensing module is configured to generate a second limiting current based on the sensing current when a variation of the output current of the power transistor exceeds a second current level. A converting module coupled to the first and second current limiting modules and the power transistor controls a gate voltage of the power transistor based at least on the first and second limiting currents.

Abstract: An LDO circuit comprises a pass element, and input stage, a current sink, a comparator and a control circuit. The pass element is configured to generate an output voltage depending on a gate signal and on an input voltage. The input stage is configured to generate a steering signal based on a deviation between a first reference signal and a feedback signal, the feedback signal being based on the output voltage. The current sink is controlled by a steering signal and connected between the gate control terminal and a reference terminal. The comparator is configured to compare the steering signal to a second reference signal and to generate a switch signal based on the comparison. The control circuit comprises a first current path and is configured to suspend, in particular temporarily suspend, the first current path depending on the switch signal.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for power management in an electric power grid are disclosed. A power flow to a plurality of power consuming devices in the electric power grid is enabled and disabled by a plurality of controllable devices under the control of one or more client devices. An apparatus receives a power control command and select at least one client device to which to issue a power reduction message. The power reduction message comprises an amount of electric power to be reduced to at least one of the plurality of power consuming devices for a predetermined time. A database stores information relating to power consumed by the plurality of power consuming devices based on measurement and verification.

Abstract: A reference voltage generator circuit includes a circuit that generates a complementary to absolute temperature (CTAT) voltage and a proportional to absolute temperature (PTAT) current. An output current circuit generates, from the PTAT current, a sink PTAT current sunk from a first node and a source PTAT current sourced to a second node, wherein the sink and source PTAT currents are equal. A resistor is directly connected between the first node and the second node. A divider circuit divides the CTAT voltage to generate a divided CTAT voltage applied to the first node. A voltage at the second node is a fractional bandgap reference voltage equal to a sum of the divided CTAT voltage and a voltage drop across the resistor that is proportional to a resistor current equal to the sink and source PTAT currents.

Abstract: A detent alignment mechanism assembly is provided and includes a shaft, a lock mechanism configured to selectively occupy an unlocked position at which the shaft is movable and a locked position at which the shaft is immovable, a detent mechanism coupled to the shaft and formed to define detent positions for the shaft to assume and move between and a detent alignment mechanism configured to provide to an operator of the shaft feedback and assistance corresponding to assumptions of the detent positions by the shaft during movements thereof by the operator.

Abstract: A processor maintains a minimum setup time for data being transferred between clock domains, including maintaining the minimum setup time in response to a frequency change in a clock signal for at least one of the clock domains. The processor employs one or more control modules that monitor clock edges in each of the clock domains to ensure that data is not accessed by the receiving clock domain from a storage location until a minimum number of phases have elapsed in the transferring clock domain after the data has been written to the storage location. Further, the control module maintains the minimum setup time in response to a change in clock frequency at one or both of the clock domains.

Abstract: An electronic device disclosed. The electronic device includes a first chassis, a second chassis, and a hinge mechanism that connects the first chassis and the second chassis. The electronic device also includes a cylindrical cam member, a slide member and a movable member that moves in conjunction with a movement of the slide member in the axial direction and which extends from and retracts to an outer surface of the first chassis.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a first base plate, a second base plate coupled to the first base plate to allow the second base plate to be rotated on the basis of a rotation axis between the first base plate and the second base plate, a moving plate coupled to the second base plate and configured to slide along a first direction with respect to the second base plate, a pop-up plate configured to move along a second direction corresponding to a thickness direction of the second base plate on the second base plate in accordance with a movement of the moving plate, and a display panel including a first portion coupled to the first base plate and a second portion coupled to the moving plate.

Abstract: A case for holding portable electronic devices of variable sizes. The case extends around five sides of the device. The case comprising a back panel (1) and four side panels (2) extending away from the back panel. At least one of the side panels comprises a plurality of flexible protrusions (6) extending inwardly at an angle other than 90° from the at least one side panel, the protrusions (6) being capable of deforming inwardly by at least 0.5 mm. The side panels (2) comprise an inwardly facing flexible lip (8) formed at the end of the side panels (2) away from the back panel, the lip being angled towards the back panel (5) of the case.

Abstract: A docking station for a tablet device includes a security frame that is releasably connected to a pedestal. An upper head portion of the pedestal is rotatable through three degrees of freedom to allow for angular adjustment of the frame as it retains a tablet device. Electrical conductivity is maintained through the rotational connection.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) display module including a back panel substantially formed of a material having a thermal expansion that is less than plastic used in injection molding, a housing that frames the back panel comprised of one or more plastic molded parts, and a front face having a louver is disclosed.

Abstract: The provided flexible display device has supporting frames on a rolled side of the flexible display screen. When the flexible display screen and the supporting frames are drawn out of a containing body, the supporting frames are combined with the rolled side of the flexible display screen to prevent the flexible display screen from being rolled to influence the viewing effect.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device is disclosed. The housing includes a first conductive component defining a first interface surface, a second conductive component defining a second interface surface facing the first interface surface, and a joint structure between the first and second interface surfaces. The joint structure includes a molded element forming a portion of an exterior surface of the housing, and a sealing member forming a watertight seal between the first and second conductive components. Methods of forming the electronic device housing are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus having a hole area and a controlling method of are provided. More particularly, an electronic apparatus having a hole area which may enlarge an image or application screen through analysis and a method for controlling a hole area of an electronic apparatus are provided. Some embodiments provide an electronic apparatus having a hole area, capable of analyzing an edge (or edge of an application screen) of an image and displaying on one of an entire area or a main area and a method for controlling a hole area of the electronic apparatus. In addition to above, various exemplary embodiments are available.

Abstract: Methods and systems for data center management include collecting sensor data from one or more sensors in a rack; determining a location and identifying information for each asset in the rack using a set of asset tags associated with respective assets; communicating the sensor and asset location to a communication module; receiving an instruction from the communication module; and executing the received instruction to change a property of the rack.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer containing electronic components incorporating a liquid-tight and gas-permeable ventilator, including, on a part of the computer, a unit for protecting the ventilator against liquid spraying, which is created by stamping sheet metal making up the part receiving the ventilator, the protection unit being placed on one of the edges of the sheet metal part and then being folded onto the ventilator in order to make up, for the latter, a shield against liquid spraying. Also disclosed is the associated method.