Abstract: A line acquisition system generates a curvature profile based on initial vehicle states (starting position, heading, curvature and speed), vehicle steering capabilities (calibrated vehicle curvature and curvature rate limits), and initial vehicle position errors relative to the destination path. The curvature profile describes changes in vehicle curvature over a path distance from a current position to a destination path. The line acquisition system constructs an acquisition path from a combination of clothoid, circular arc, and straight lines corresponding with different segments of the curvature profile. The acquisition path can be displayed on a user interface allowing a vehicle operator to observe, prior to automatic steering engagement, the path the vehicle would take from a current state to the destination path.

Abstract: An obstacle monitoring device includes a first object detecting section which detects a relative position of a first object located ahead in a moving direction of a vehicle, based on output data of a first moving-direction monitoring sensor, a second object detecting section which detects a relative position and profile of a second object, based on output data of a second moving-direction monitoring sensor which has a higher spatial resolution than the first moving-direction monitoring sensor, an interference determination section that determines whether the vehicle will interfere with the first object and also determines identity between the first object and the second object, and a profile determination section that, if the interference determination section has determined that the first object and the second object are identical to each other, determines whether the profile of the second object will allow the vehicle to pass over the second object.

Abstract: A system and method for autonomous vehicle routing using annotated maps. For at least some path segments within a geographic region in which the vehicle is operating, values are determined for the path segments based at least on risk factors associated with autonomous operation of the vehicle along each path segment. Path segments are combined to generate a travel route, from a first location to a second location, based on the determined values, and the vehicle is controlled to navigate along the travel route.

Abstract: A system is presented. The system comprises sunlight sensors and GPS receivers in a region, an aerial vehicle, a solar panel, and a flight plan generator. The aerial vehicle is within the region. The aerial vehicle has a rechargeable battery. The solar panel is physically connected to the aerial vehicle and operably connected to the rechargeable battery. The flight plan generator is configured to create a flight plan within the region for the aerial vehicle based on measurements from the sunlight sensors within the region.

Abstract: The present application generally relates communications and hazard avoidance within a monitored driving environment. More specifically, the application teaches a system and method for improved target object detection in a vehicle equipped with a laser detection and ranging LIDAR system by transmitting a light pulse for a known duration and comparing a duration of the received pulse to the transmitted pulse in order to determine an orientation of a surface of a target.

Abstract: An illustrative example embodiment of a detector device, which may be useful on an automated vehicle, includes an array of detectors arranged in one dimension. The array includes a plurality of first detectors and a plurality of second detectors. The first detectors respectively have one of the second detectors between the first detector and an adjacent one of the first detectors. The first detectors respectively are spaced from the one of the second detectors by a first distance. The one of the second detectors are respectively spaced from the adjacent one of the first detectors by a second distance that is larger than the first distance. The first detectors are spaced from each other by a third distance that is a sum of the first and second distance. The second detectors are also spaced from each other by the third distance.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an imaging system having a memory with a historical localization dictionary database having geo-located driving image sequences, such that each reference image is applied to a threshold to produce a binary representation. A sensor to acquire a sequence of input images of a dynamic scene. An encoder to determine, for each input image in the sequence, a histogram of each input image indicating a number of vertical edges at each bin of the input image and to threshold the histogram to produce a binary representation of the input image. A visual odometer to compare the binary representations of each input image and each reference image, by matching an input image against a reference image. Wherein the visual odometer determines a location of the input image based on a match between the input image and the reference image.

Abstract: A system for use in a vehicle, the system comprising one or more sensors, one or more processors coupled to the one or more sensors, and a memory including instructions that cause the one or more processors to perform a method. The method comprises retrieving a stored route for the vehicle that comprises a plurality of waypoints corresponding to different locations along the route, each waypoint associated with features along the route on a feature map, and navigating the vehicle along the stored route by navigating the vehicle from waypoint to waypoint in the stored route using the one or more sensors to: detect one or more features in an area surrounding the vehicle; and localize the vehicle at each waypoint by comparing the one or more features in the area surrounding the vehicle with the one or more features associated with each respective waypoint in the feature map.

Abstract: Modular utility pole technology may address issues with access and placement of telecommunications equipment. At the top of the pole, a removable cap may allow access to an upper module, which may contain wireless communications gear, sensors, lights, alarms or other devices. A conduit may provide network connections and power runs from the upper module to a lower module area. The lower module may house additional communications devices, such as cable modems or other devices used for network access or backhaul.

Abstract: The airborne vehicle recovery method and apparatus enables radiosonde users to reliably recover launched radiosondes and provides new and unique opportunities for research and data acquisition with balloon launched radiosondes. Airborne vehicles such as radiosondes are disposed in a flight body adapted for propulsionless, gliding navigation for returning to one of several designated landing sites for recovery. Onboard electronics including a navigation computer, flight computer, and lightweight battery are employed for selecting a landing site, computing a heading and direction, and actuating flaps for pursuing a propulsionless, gliding path to the landing site.

Abstract: An information collection system for a pump for removing fluid collected by a buildings drainage system from subterranean locations adjacent a building is provided. The system includes a sensor for sensing operation information regarding the operation of the pump and an information collection device operably connected to the sensor and adapted to receive the operation information. The system also includes an information storage device operably connected to the information collection device and adapted to store the operation information. The system further includes a retrieval device operably connected to the storage device and adapted to retrieve the operation information.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuous growth and production of a product substance. The apparatus may comprise an input unit for receiving at least one starting material, wherein the starting material is one of at least an aquatic organism; a growing unit for continuous aquatic growth of the at least one starting material to produce at least a culture; a buffering unit for accumulating and upholding at least a portion of the culture grown in the growing unit, wherein the buffering unit is configured to balance between demand and supply of a product substance produced by the apparatus; a nozzle for delivery of a demanded fraction of the upheld portion of the culture as the product substance; and a control unit connected to the input unit, the growing unit, the buffering unit and configured to control the operation of the apparatus.

Abstract: A system for delivering a volatile composition into the air is provided. The system includes a central communication unit capable of receiving incoming signals and sending outgoing instructions. The central communication unit is communicably connected with a memory configured to store an algorithm. The system includes a smart appliance communicably connectable with the central communication unit and configured to send incoming signals to the central communication unit alerting the central communication unit of a status of the smart appliance. The system also includes a volatile composition dispenser that is communicably connectable with the central communication through a wireless communication link. The algorithm controls the volatile composition dispenser based on incoming signals sent from the smart appliance to the central communication unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for monitoring pressure, for a vessel assembly including a sealed vessel capable of holding a liquid, a filter capable of capturing vapors from the liquid, a pipe connecting the vessel to the filter, and an isolation valve arranged to selectively shut off the pipe, including a detection of the boiling of the liquid contained in the vessel.

Abstract: A pressure regulator including a housing including an inlet flow passage and an outlet flow passage; a plunger reciprocally mounted in the housing and including a plunger flow passage having an axis offset from an axis of the inlet flow passage, and a stationary valve seat fixed to the housing and positioned between the inlet flow passage and an inlet to the flow passage of the plunger, wherein the valve seat is configured to receive and abut the inlet to the flow passage of the plunger.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a pump control system. One or more embodiments of the invention include a pump controller that can perform a self-calibrating procedure, can provide precise motor speed control, can provide a limp mode before shutting down the motor when system parameters are exceeded and/or fault conditions occur, can detect fault conditions, and can store fault conditions for later retrieval.

Abstract: A method includes identifying a magnitude and phase angle of vibration forces resulting from a previous cancellation signal, where a first measured force vector is defined by this magnitude and phase angle. The method also includes identifying a magnitude and phase angle of a first cancellation force and transmitting a first AFF cancellation signal configured to generate the first cancellation force, where a first cancellation force vector is defined by this magnitude and phase angle. The method further includes identifying a magnitude and phase angle of vibration forces resulting from the first AFF cancellation signal, where a first resultant force vector is defined by this magnitude and phase angle. Moreover, the method includes determining whether a phase angle difference between the phase angles of the first resultant force vector and the first measured force vector is substantially equal to zero. If so, the method includes continuing to transmit the first AFF cancellation signal.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing capacitor noise in electronic systems is disclosed. A system includes at least one functional circuit block coupled to receive a variable supply voltage. The value of the supply voltage is controlled by a power management circuit. Changing a performance state of the functional circuit block includes increasing the supply voltage for higher performance, and reducing the supply voltage for reduced performance demands. The power management circuit, in changing to a higher performance state, increases the supply voltage at a first rate. A rate control circuit causes the power management circuit to reduce the supply voltage, when changing to a lower performance state, at a second rate that is less than the first rate.

Abstract: An internal voltage generation circuit includes a counting operation control signal generation circuit and a drive control signal generation circuit. The counting operation control signal generation circuit compares a test internal voltage with a test reference voltage to generate a counting operation control signal in a test mode. The drive control signal generation circuit generates a drive adjustment signal whose logic level combination is adjusted according to the counting operation control signal in the test mode. In addition, the drive control signal generation circuit compares the test internal voltage with the test reference voltage in the test mode to generate a drive control signal for driving the test internal voltage.

Abstract: A regulator circuit includes: a voltage detection circuit that detects a magnitude of an output voltage of an output node, and outputs a feedback voltage that indicates a result of the detection; an error amplifier circuit that compares the feedback voltage with a reference voltage, and outputs a voltage that indicates a result of the comparison; an output circuit that supplies an output current to the output node according to the voltage output by the error amplifier circuit; a current detection circuit that detects a magnitude of the output current; and a current bias circuit that supplies an output bias current to the output node, and increases or decreases the output bias current based on a result of the detection of the current detection circuit.

Abstract: A voltage regulation system includes an error amplifier configured to generate an error amplifier output based on a reference voltage, input voltage, first feedback voltage, and second feedback voltage. The feedback voltages are based on a first output voltage at the system's output node. The system further includes a capacitor configured to provide the first feedback voltage to the error amplifier. The system further includes a voltage-controlled current source configured to generate a current based on the first output voltage. The second feedback voltage is based on the current. The system further includes a transistor configured to provide a second output voltage at the output node based on the error amplifier output. The transistor is connected to the output node and the capacitor. Such a voltage regulation system may allow a high power supply rejection response over a wide range of frequencies and loads while maintaining stability and phase margin.

Abstract: A power supply device includes an input terminal, a regulated voltage output terminal, a switch, a first transistor, and a current split circuit. The input terminal receives a first control voltage. The regulated voltage output terminal outputs an output voltage. The switch has a first terminal coupled to the input terminal, a second terminal, and a control terminal. The first transistor has a first terminal coupled to a voltage terminal, a second terminal coupled to the regulated voltage output terminal, and a control terminal coupled to the second terminal of the switch. The current split circuit is coupled to the voltage terminal and the regulated voltage output terminal. The current split circuit receives the first control voltage or a second control voltage, and includes a second transistor coupled between the voltage terminal and the regulated voltage output terminal.

Abstract: A system, in some embodiments, comprises: a multi-resistor Wheatstone bridge supplied by a first current source; and a second current source coupled to the bridge and configured to at least partially compensate for a voltage detected by an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), said voltage indicative of an alteration of a physical parameter affecting the bridge, wherein the ADC produces a digital code that represents said voltage.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, a controller is disposed at a site and includes a communication device capable of establishing a WIFI network to communicate with a mobile device. The controller is further configured to detect the mobile device establishing or losing a WIFI connection with a WIFI network, alter an operating condition at the site in response to detecting the mobile device establishing the WIFI connection and alter an operating condition at the site in response to detecting the mobile device losing the WIFI connection. A method of proximity control using a WIFI connection includes detecting a mobile device establishing or losing a WIFI connection with a WIFI network, altering an operating condition of a site in response to detecting the mobile device establishing the WIFI connection and altering an operating condition of the site in response to detecting the mobile device losing the WIFI connection.

Abstract: An operation terminal operates an operation target equipment. The operation terminal comprises: a display unit configured to display an operation screen for the operation target equipment; a communication unit configured to perform communication; and a control unit configured to control to transmit, by using the communication unit, at least one operation instruction from among candidates of available operations for the operation target equipment. The control unit controls a display object included in the operation screen, on the basis of a result of the operation instruction.

Abstract: This HEMS (200) is provided with a control unit (230) that, if an operation directive does not go through a server (600) provided externally to a customer's home (10), identifies said operation directive as having come from within the customer's home, and if the operation directive does go through the server (600) provided externally to the customer's home (10), identifies the operation directive as having come from outside the customer's home.

Abstract: An electric arc generation device includes an internal combustion engine operatively coupled to a generator, an arc generation power supply powered by the generator, an ECU configured to control a maximum power output level of the engine according to one of a low power routine and a high power routine, and a position signal receiver operatively connected to the ECU. The position signal receiver is configured to receive a position signal, generate current position information based on the position signal, and provide the current position information to the ECU. The ECU is configured to compare the current position information to predetermined region data, and automatically switch from one of the high power routine and the low power routine to a different one of the high power routine and the low power routine based on a result of the comparing, to automatically control the maximum power output level of the engine.

Abstract: A first current proportional to absolute temperature flows in a first current line through a first p-n junction and a second p-n junction arranged in series. A cascaded arrangement of p-n junctions is coupled to the second p-n junction and includes a further p-n junction with a current flowing therethrough that has a third order proportionality on absolute temperature. A differential circuit has a first input coupled to the further p-n junction and a second input coupled to a current mirror from the first p-n junction, with the differential circuit configured to generate a bandgap voltage with a low temperature drift from a sum of first voltage (that is PTAT) derived from the first current and a second voltage (that is PTAT3) derived from the third current.

Abstract: A system includes an array of counter/timer units that execute a number of timing and pattern generation functions that are selectable by a processor to which the array is coupled. Counter/timer units may receive as inputs the outputs of other counter/timer units, such as for use as a trigger or clock input as instructed by the processor. Counter/timer units may be instructed to execute functions and be coupled to one another by a processor. The processor may then enable the counter/timer units such they subsequently produce complex outputs without additional inputs from the processor. The outputs of the counter/timer units may be used as interrupts to the processor or be used to drive a peripheral device.

Abstract: A method and a structure for determining a global clock among systems are disclosed. When a standardized time reference is required among systems, a reference clock source may transmit a calibration signal, and a transmitting time Td (0) may be recorded. Each system may respectively record an arrival time Ta (n), transmit a return signal to a signal recording unit of the reference clock source, and record a transmitting time Tb (n), after receiving the calibration signal. Similarly, because of different distances, the signal recording unit may record arrival times Td (n) of the return signals subsequently, and determine time delays Delay (n) between systems and the reference clock source respectively. When all the systems are required to have a completely standardized time reference, a corresponding Delay (n) may be acquired and transmitted to each system.

Abstract: A training device may include a pattern generation circuit configured to generate a pattern signal in response to a read command, a delay calculation circuit configured to calculate a delay amount based on comparison results between a generation timing of the pattern signal and generation timings of pattern signals which are generated from one or more other training devices and transmitted to a corresponding training device, and a delay adjusting circuit configured to adjust a delay of a DQ signal in a chip including the corresponding training device, based on the delay amount.

Abstract: Disclosed is a calibration unit for calibrating an oscillator of a device comprises a counting and comparing unit and a control circuit. The counting and comparing unit is configured to determine a number of periods of a clock signal lying between a starting instance and an ending instance. Therein, the clock signal is generated by the oscillator. The counting and comparing unit is further configured to determine a deviation of the number of periods from a reference number. The control circuit is configured to adjust the oscillator depending on the deviation.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes: a display panel configured to display an image, the display panel including first, second, and third areas, a sound-generating device in at least one among the first, second, and third areas on a rear surface of the display panel, and at least one partition for dividing the first, second, and third areas from each other, the at least one partition including a first side and a second side at an angle to the first side, the second side including at least one member perpendicular to the second side, wherein: the first area is a left area of the display panel, the second area is a right area of the display panel, the third area is a central area of the display panel, and the member is in the third area.

Abstract: An example accessory can be attached to an information processing device. The accessory includes a housing, a movable operation section, and a movable portion. An inside of the housing is visible from an outside thereof through at least a portion thereof. At least a portion of the operation section is exposed on the outside of the housing. The movable portion is placed at a position inside the housing that is visible from the outside of the housing through the portion of the housing. A position and/or an attitude of the movable portion changes in response to the operation section being operated.

Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes an input module, a display module, and a lens module disposed on the display module. The lens module includes a housing, a rear lens, a first elastic member, and a first magnetic member. The rear lens and the first elastic member are disposed in the housing, and the first elastic member is connected to the rear lens and the first magnetic member. A second magnetic member is disposed on the input module and corresponds to the first magnetic member.

Abstract: A portable information device is capable of securing the appearance quality and the durability of products while having a foldable configuration. The portable information device has a backbone member provided throughout and between the inner surface of one edge portion of a first chassis member and the inner surface of one edge portion of a second chassis member so as to cover a gap between the one edge portion of the first chassis member and the one edge portion of the second chassis member connected by a hinge mechanism. The backbone member is provided to the inner surface of the one edge portion of the first chassis member so as to be slidable in an X direction from the second chassis member to the first chassis member along the inner surface, and is non-slidably fixed to the inner surface of the one edge portion of the second chassis member.

Abstract: A mobile terminal disclosed herein includes a main body having front and side surfaces, a window provided on a top of the main body and curved from the front surface toward the side surfaces to define at least a part of the side surfaces, a touch sensor provided on a rear surface of the window and curved along a shape of the window, a frame provided on a rear surface of the display and having a shape corresponding to the display for support, supporting members supporting ends of the window, the touch sensor and the display and partially defining the side surfaces of the terminal, and a rear case covering a rear surface of the main body, wherein the touch sensor and display are formed longer along side surfaces of the window, and the window contacts parts of the supporting members, externally exposed to define the side surfaces of the terminal.

Abstract: A portable computing device, such as a wristwatch, is described. The portable computing device contains ample processing, battery and memory resources for executing applications, but provides insufficient display output capability to render a graphical user interface during application execution. Instead, the device includes a short-range wireless communication system for relaying real-time display data to an external display device for rendering a graphical user interface on the external device. By not incorporating power-hungry display technology, speakers, other communication components, such as cellular, or other battery-draining components, the portable computing device avoids the need for bulky batteries and maintains a suitable charge over a reasonable period of time. In addition, the easy portability of the device means that it can turn any external display device into its own user input/output device such that users need not mirror their applications and data to multiple devices.

Abstract: A flexible device includes a functional element; a deformable flexible assembly; and a controller configured for controlling the functional element, in which a deformation of the flexible assembly drives the flexible device to deform.

Abstract: A display control device comprising a first display, a second display, a first processor, and a second processor, wherein the first processor controls the first display to display a first information, and wherein the second processor controls the second display to display second information which is undisplayable on the first display.

Abstract: A communication system comprises a processing system configured to support data, voice and video communications. A docking station is coupled to the processing system and is configured to provide power and data connections to a personal computer wireless device. The personal computer wireless device is configured to provide power, data, and analog connections. The docking station is coupled to the processing system over a pair of low-voltage wires having an electrical current sufficient to power the personal computer wireless device. The pair of low-voltage wires may provide sufficient electrical current to charge a battery in the personal computer wireless device.

Abstract: A docking station is provided. The docking station has an engagement member, a coupling detector, a connector, an advancing and refracting mechanism, and a controller. The engagement member can be inserted into an engagement hole of a portable information device. The coupling detector detects whether or not the engagement member has been engaged with the engagement hole. The connector can be connected to a connection terminal provided in a side surface of thy portable information device. The advancing and retracting mechanism is operated by the driving force of a motor to advance and retract the connector to connect and separate the connector to/from the connection terminal. The controller operates the advancing and retracting mechanism when it is detected that the portable information device is coupled with the docking station to advance the connector to connect the connector to the connection terminal.

Abstract: In some examples, an electronic device is to receive a configuration setting that is configurable to a first setting to indicate a first mode of operation, and a second setting to indicate a second mode of operation, wherein a feature supported by the first mode of operation is disabled in the second mode of operation; and configure a dock to which the electronic device is connected to operate according to a mode indicated by the configuration setting.

Abstract: The present application discloses a flexible display panel, including a non display part, a first screen, a second screen and a third screen, and the first screen and the second screen are oppositely located, and the third screen is connected between the first screen and the second screen, and the first screen, the second screen and the third screen form a continuous display region together, and the non display part is connected to one side of the display region, and the non display part is employed to be installed with a drive chip, and the drive chip is employed to drive the first screen, the second screen and the third screen to show images.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present specification are a foldable display device for displaying interconnected first and second contents respectively in a first display region and a second display region which are physically and visually separated by the folding of a housing part, and a method for controlling the same. The foldable display device according to the present invention is capable of further displaying a second content connected with a first content in a second display region facing the same direction as a first display region when the housing part is converted from a completely folded state to a half unfolded state during a period of displaying the first content in the first display region of at least two display regions which are physically or visually separated by the folding of the housing part in a state where the housing part is completely folded.

Abstract: An electronic device and method are provided, the electronic device includes a first display configured to display a screen, a second display including a first surface facing the screen of the first display in a first state and a second surface opposing the first surface, a connector pivotally connecting the first display and the second display with each other, and a processor controlling display of at least some objects among a plurality of objects displayed on the screen of the first display on the second display, based on an angle between the first display and the second display. The method displays a screen on the first display, and displays at least some objects among a plurality of objects displayed on the screen of the first display on the second display, based on an angle between the first display and the second display.

Abstract: A foldable display device includes: a display panel having a folded portion bendable along a fold line; and a cover window disposed on the display panel, wherein the cover window includes: at least a soft pattern disposed on the folded portion of the display panel; and a hard coating layer disposed on the display panel having the soft pattern formed thereon, and the soft pattern has a triangular cross section.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing having an opening, a roll installed in the housing, a flexible display configured to be wound on the roll and to be withdrawn from the housing through the opening in accordance with a rotating direction of the roll. The electronic device further includes moveable housing parts and a housing guide configured to guide and retract at least one part of the housing as space within the housing becomes available due to withdrawal of the flexible display, so that a height, width and/or overall size of the housing is reduced when the flexible display is withdrawn through the opening and extended outside of the housing.

Abstract: A presented method includes acquiring a first parameter of a multimedia information in response to acquisition of the multimedia information; determining a deformation parameter of the deformable electronic device according to the first parameter; controlling the deformable electronic device to deform according to the deformation parameter; and outputting the multimedia information.

Abstract: A foldable terminal is provided and includes a housing, a first air bag and a second air bag. The housing includes two casings and a bendable portion, the bendable portion being capable of being bent and deformed and being connected between the two casings; the first air bag is provided at a position corresponding to the bendable portion; and the second air bag is provided at a position corresponding to the casing. The first air bag is in communication with the second air bag, and both of them are filled with gas. When the foldable terminal is in a folded state, the gas is in the second air bag; and when the foldable terminal is in an unfolded state, the gas is moved from the second air bag into the first air bag.