Abstract: An automotive vehicle includes at least one actuator configured to control vehicle steering, at least one sensor configured to detect a profile of a driving surface proximate the vehicle, and at least one controller in communication with the actuator and the sensor.

Abstract: A method actuates a vehicle drivetrain of a vehicle having a drive unit, in particular an electric motor, wherein the drivetrain has at least one first partial drivetrain which is assigned to a first output unit which transmits a torque between the drive unit and the first output unit, and has at least one second partial drive train which is assigned to a second output unit which transmits a torque between the drive unit and the second output unit. When a positive torque is transmitted, a load is applied to the drivetrain in a first direction, and when a negative torque is transmitted, a load is applied to the drivetrain in a second direction opposed to the first direction.

Abstract: A control apparatus for a vehicle drive-force transmitting apparatus which defines a first drive-force transmitting path provided with a first clutch and a two-way clutch and a second drive-force transmitting path provided with a continuously variable transmission and a second clutch. The two-way clutch transmits a drive force during a driving state of the vehicle, and cuts off transmission of the drive force during a driven state of the vehicle when the two-way clutch is in its one-way mode. The two-way clutch transmits the drive force during the driving state and during the driven state when the two-way clutch is in its lock mode. An engine torque is increased in a case in which a request for switching the two-way clutch to the one-way mode is made during the driven state in forward running of the vehicle with the two-way clutch being in the lock mode.

Abstract: A control apparatus of a power transmission system for a vehicle includes an electronic control unit. When an input rotational speed of an input-side rotary member is lower than an output rotational speed of an output-side rotary member in a two-way clutch, and a shift request to form a shift stage in which the two-way clutch is switched to a lock mode is generated, the electronic control unit switches the two-way clutch to the lock mode, after the input rotational speed of the input-side rotary member is made substantially equal to the output rotational speed of the output-side rotary member.

Abstract: This vehicle control device is provided with: an external sensor which detects a vehicle stop position present ahead of a host vehicle in the travel direction; and a remaining distance calculation unit which calculates the remaining distance to the detected vehicle stop position from the host vehicle. The vehicle control device further provided with a medium-term trajectory generation unit and a short-term trajectory generation unit which use a predefined setting method to set a target speed for decelerating the host vehicle in accordance with the calculated remaining distance.

Abstract: This vehicle control device is provided with: an external sensor which detects a vehicle stop position; a vehicle sensor which detects the vehicle speed; a remaining distance calculation unit which calculates the remaining distance; and a short-term trajectory generation unit which sets a target speed on the basis of the remaining distance and the vehicle speed . Furthermore, the short-term trajectory generation unit of the vehicle control device performs correction for increasing the degree of deceleration if a predicted stop position from a prediction unit is predicted to go beyond the vehicle stop position, and performs correction for reducing the degree of deceleration of the host vehicle if the predicted stop position is predicted to be before the vehicle stop position.

Abstract: The invention involves a low speed control system and method for automatically regulating the speed of work vehicles or equipment and, more particularly, vehicles that apply, remove or modify roadways or road markings. The system includes a controller, a speed display, at least one rotary encoder or the like, and one or more Eddy current or mechanical brakes for inhibiting motion of the vehicle at the operator's control. The brakes may be pneumatic, spring operated, Eddy current, or hydraulic that are controlled in response to feedback from the at least one rotary encoder for compliance with the preset speed on the speed display. In another embodiment, a throttle control is also provided.

Abstract: A method for operating a working vehicle-working device combination having a part system for adjusting the working vehicle-working device combination includes determining a motor torque of a motor of the working vehicle-working device combination based on a motor parameter, determining a first loss torque based on at least one motor loss parameter of the motor, determining a second loss torque based on at least one load parameter of a load system of the working vehicle-working device combination, determining an output torque of the working vehicle-working device combination based on the motor torque and the first and second loss torques, and performing a control operation on the working vehicle-working device combination or on the part system based on the output torque.

Abstract: Upon a determination to execute a lane change, a light-based request communication, including a security key, can be sent to a target vehicle to negotiate the lane change. Upon receiving a light-based response communication from the target vehicle, the lane change can be executed.

Abstract: Upon receiving a request to change lanes in a vehicle, a computer can determine that a first sightline toward a target lane is blocked, and can control the vehicle to move laterally in a current lane to obtain a second sightline toward the target lane.

Abstract: A control apparatus calculates a road surface warp degree using a sum of a front left vehicle height and a rear right vehicle height, and a sum of a front right vehicle height and a rear left vehicle height. The apparatus obtains slip amounts of drive wheels. When the apparatus determines that a mode selection condition is satisfied, the mode selection condition being a condition to be satisfied when at least a first condition that the road surface warp degree is smaller than a warp threshold is satisfied, the apparatus selects, based on the road surface warp degree and at least one of the slip amounts, one of control modes, as an in-use control mode. Each control mode has been set so as to he suitable for each type of the road surfaces. The apparatus control a driving torque according to the in-use control mode.

Abstract: An autonomous driving control unit 18 of an onboard device 1 acquires the positional accuracies in the travelling direction and the lateral direction of the vehicle, respectively. With reference to map DB 10, the autonomous driving control unit 18 acquires normal line information indicative of the orientation of each feature. The autonomous driving control unit 18 outputs, to an electronic control device of the vehicle, control information for controlling the vehicle to increase the detection accuracy of a target feature which faces a direction, either the travelling direction or the lateral direction of the vehicle, whichever positional accuracy is lower.

Abstract: A system and method for utilizing a temporal recurrent network for online action detection that include receiving image data that is based on at least one image captured by a vehicle camera system. The system and method also include analyzing the image data to determine a plurality of image frames and outputting at least one goal-oriented action as determined during a current image frame. The system and method further include controlling a vehicle to be autonomously driven based on a naturalistic driving behavior data set that includes the at least one goal-oriented action.

Abstract: An interaction device includes an acquisition unit that acquires recognition information of a user and a responding unit that responds to the recognition information acquired by the acquisition unit, and the responding unit derives an indicator indicating an emotional state of the user on the basis of the recognition information and determines a response content in a form based on the derived indicator.

Abstract: Some implementations of the disclosure are directed to reducing or removing time lag in vehicle velocity prediction by training a model for vehicle velocity prediction using labeled features that provide indication of a feature associated with a vehicle acceleration or deacceleration event. In one implementation, a method includes: receiving multiple time series datasets, each of the time series datasets including sensor data, GPS data, and vehicle state data collected over time; extracting features from each of the time series datasets that are indicative of a future velocity of a vehicle; labeling the extracted features of each of the time series datasets to indicate vehicle acceleration or deacceleration events; and after labeling the extracted features of each of the time series datasets, using at least a subset of the extracted and labeled time series datasets to train a machine learning model that predicts vehicle velocity some time into the future.

Abstract: A vehicle control device includes a controller with embedded software which controls at least some of devices mounted in the vehicle, a communicator configured to communicate with an external device, an update controller which updates the software embedded in the controller according to communication with the external device by the communicator, a power supply configured to supply power to the controller, and a vehicle state predictor configured to predict a state of the vehicle, in which the update controller interrupts an update of the software when the vehicle state predictor predicts that a connection between the power supply and the controller is in a disconnected state during the update of the software

Abstract: A database of high risk locations is formed and high risk causal factors for the high risk locations determined. Driver behavior is monitored at the sites in the database using data collection devices such as electronic logging devices or mobile phones to see if the drivers exhibit the same specific behaviors that are considered contributing factors to specific accident types at risk of occurrence at those sites. Warnings are provided to drivers approaching the specific sites to prompt behavioral changes which may further be monitored by the data collection devices.

Abstract: A method and apparatus that address motion sickness are provided. The method includes receiving rider profile information, trip information, environmental information and vehicle dynamics information, determining a probability that a rider will suffer from motion sickness during a ride based on the rider profile information, the trip information, the environmental information and the vehicle dynamics information, in response to the probability being greater than a predetermined threshold probability corresponding to a rider, performing motion sickness mitigation functions, and in response to the probability being less than the predetermined threshold probability corresponding to the rider, monitoring the rider to detect rider response information indicating whether the rider will suffer from motion sickness during the ride.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle information management system 1 for choosing a second vehicle 3B corresponding to a first vehicle 3A by selecting a vehicle having a functional configuration corresponding to that of the first vehicle as a candidate of the second vehicle, and selecting, as the second vehicle, a vehicle having a use environment corresponding to that of the first vehicle from the selected candidates of the second vehicles.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for an example in-vehicle computing system for a vehicle. In some embodiments, a personalized interactive experience within the vehicle is provided responsive to identification of a user in the vehicle. The user may be identified based on biometric data detection, which may include eye tracking, pupil monitoring, and head tracking in some examples. Features of the in-vehicle computing system may be selectively provided based on the identified user and/or learned data relating to the user and/or conditions of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle capable of outputting information to an occupant therein using variable priority order and a method for performing the same are provided. A method of outputting information of a vehicle may include: recognizing a current situation on the basis of at least one piece of input information; determining a function to which a weight is applied in the recognized situation among a plurality of functions of the vehicle; resetting priority orders for the plurality of functions of the vehicle on the basis of the determined function to which a weight is applied; and determining whether output information about each of at least one event is output on the basis of the reset priority orders.

Abstract: A display device includes an electronic control unit configured to: obtain a traveling plan from an automatic driving system of a vehicle, the traveling plan including a course of the vehicle under automatic drive control of the automatic driving system; obtain, from the automatic driving system, a system confidence level of the automatic drive control calculated based on at least an external environment around the vehicle; and display, on a display, a pointer as an image indicating the course during the automatic drive control in a display mode set based on the system confidence level.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a receiving part configured to receive an emergency signal, an alert control part configured to determine a speech speed of an emergency alert based on current position information of the vehicle and map information of surroundings of the vehicle when the emergency signal is received by the receiving part, and an output part configured to output the emergency alert using the speech speed determined by the alert control part.

Abstract: Intelligent railway station platform enhancement includes acquiring contextual information informing of a context in which movement of passengers through an area of a railway station is to occur. The area includes railway station platforms spaced apart by track(s). A decision model is applied to the acquired contextual information, and a determining is made whether to temporarily bridge together platforms using a bridge component between edges of the platforms. The bridging extends across track(s) to provide a route for passengers to traverse the track(s) and move between the platforms. The temporarily bridging is then initiated if it is determined to bridge the platforms together in this manner.

Abstract: A system includes a safety mode activation device disposed onboard a vehicle system and operatively connected to a controller of the vehicle system. The safety mode activation device is configured to receive a status signal indicating a presence of one or more of an operator or an active work marker in a location proximate to the vehicle system. The safety mode activation device is further configured to transmit a lockout signal to the controller to prevent movement of the vehicle system along a route responsive to receiving the status signal.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiment provide a sliding step assembly for a vehicle or a rail vehicle, comprising at least one footboard, which is guided on a guiding device for movement along a travel path between a retracted position and an extended position by driving by a drive. The drive contains at least one electrical linear motor operating without contact, wherein the driving force of the electrical linear motor is transferred to the footboard without mechanical connection.

Abstract: A table for vehicle includes a tray, at least one extendible leaf mounted movably on the tray between a deployed position and a withdrawn position. The extendible leaf is mounted translatably on the tray between the deployed position and the withdrawn position. The table further includes at least one rotatable leaf mounted rotatably on the extendible leaf between an idle position and a deployed position, and means for coupling movements of the second and rotatable leafs, which are configured to rotate the rotatable leaf from its idle position to its deployed position when the extendible leaf is translated from its deployed position to its withdrawn position.

Abstract: A table top is for a vehicle compartment accommodating passengers, in particular a rail vehicle. The table top includes a stationary part connected to the vehicle and a moving tray located across from a passenger chair or seat. The tray is movable along an axis of rotation parallel to a plane of the table top. The table top includes a chassis on which the tray is mounted. The chassis is translatable relative to the stationary part along an axis parallel to the plane of the tray and perpendicular to the axis of rotation. In a deployed configuration, the tray is deployed jointly with the stationary part, with the chassis maximally separated from the stationary part. In a folded configuration, the tray is pivoted along its axis of rotation in an inclined position relative to the stationary part, with the chassis minimally separated from the stationary part.

Abstract: The invention discloses a switch control method, device and controller. The method includes the following steps: an on-board device acquiring a switch state and determining a target resource permission to be requested according to the switch state; the on-board device sending a first resource request including the target resource permission to a switch; obtaining a resource state of the switch, and assigning a resource permission on the switch according to the resource state and the target resource permission; and controlling the switch according to a result of the resource permission assignment.

Abstract: A vehicle communication system includes a central device and an on-vehicle device. A path determiner of the central device determines an information transmission path between a plurality of vehicles for consolidating information in a vehicle that performs a wireless communication with a terrestrial communication device out of the vehicles based on at least operating information on the vehicles. An on-vehicle communicator of the on-vehicle device acquires the information transmission path directly from the central device via the terrestrial communication device or indirectly from the central device via the terrestrial communication device and a second vehicle, and transmits and receives predetermined information to and from the terrestrial communication device or the second vehicle based on the acquired information transmission path.

Abstract: A method includes wirelessly receiving, at a lead remote control (RC) communication device onboard a lead vehicle of a vehicle system, a request signal from an operator control unit (OCU). The method also includes communicating a reconfiguration signal from a lead communication device of the lead vehicle to a remote communication device disposed onboard a first displaced vehicle responsive to receipt of the request signal. Further, the method includes, responsive to receiving the reconfiguration signal, reconfiguring an RC communication device onboard the first displaced vehicle to switch from a first state where the RC communication device onboard the first displaced vehicle receives a control signal from the OCU for remotely controlling operation of the first displaced vehicle to a different, second state where the RC communication device onboard the first displaced vehicle repeats the control signal to the lead RC communication device of the lead vehicle.

Abstract: A method for the detection of a crosstalk phenomenon in the communication between a wayside transmission unit, especially a balise, and an on-board unit including an antenna unit, of a railway vehicle, includes the steps of receiving an excitation signal of the wayside transmission unit by using the antenna unit in a moving state of the railway vehicle and measuring an electric and/or a magnetic field in a near field of the wayside transmission unit by using the antenna unit upon reception of the excitation signal. A near field to far field transformation on the field measured in the measuring step is performed to detect a presence of a crosstalk phenomenon. A corresponding an on-board unit is also provided.

Abstract: A foldable golf cart includes an upper frame, a lower frame, a handlebar set, a front wheel set, and two rear wheel sets,. The upper frame is mounted on the lower frame. The front wheel set is mounted at a front end of the lower frame. The rear wheel sets are rotatably mounted on the left side and the right side of the rear end of the lower frame respectively. The handlebar set is connected with the upper frame through a first lock mechanism, the upper frame is connected with the lower frame through a second lock mechanism, and the first lock mechanism and the second lock mechanism are connected through a link mechanism. When the first lock mechanism is unlocked, the handlebar set is rotated, and at this moment, the link mechanism drives the second lock mechanism to be unlocked.

Abstract: A semipermanent enclosure for a wheelbarrow is used to allow building contractors, installers and the like, some of which already have wheelbarrows, to affix the enclosure to the wheelbarrow in a convenient manner for use as a semi-secure storage box which may be left on site and accessed relatively easily. The enclosure has a plastic body having a dome portion surrounded by a wheelbarrow edge engaging periphery portion. The dome portion rises upwardly from the periphery portion so as to increase storage space there underneath, especially for tools, equipment and the like piled above the edge of the wheelbarrow. The periphery may comprise a forward engagement which locks under the front edge of the wheelbarrow rim and which are secured at a rear thereof using fasteners penetrating the periphery and the adjacent rim of the wheelbarrow. The periphery may be sized and shaped to suit most commercial wheelbarrow rim sizings.

Abstract: A transport bracket disclosed herein includes a support structure and vertical beams, which extend in a substantially vertical direction upward from opposing side of the support structure to form a substantially U-shapped channel configured to receive and support a door or similar sized object. A mounting plate extends horizontally from each beam, where one mounting plate is longer than the other. Each mounting plate defines an opening for receipt of a threaded vertical adjustment shaft extending through the opening. The vertical adjustment shaft has a top located vertically above the mounting plate, and a bottom located vertically below the mounting plate. A handle is operatively engaged to the top and a wheel assembly is engaged to the bottom. Rotation of the handle changes the proximity of the wheel assembly to the mounting plate. The wheel assembly has an axle extending from the vertical adjustment shaft, and at least one wheel rotatably engaged about the axle.

Abstract: One steering column assembly includes a jacket, a bearing, and a steering spindle rotatably supported by the bearing and at least partially extending inside the jacket. The spindle includes a hollow outer tube and a hollow inner tube. The outer tube has lengthening and attachment sections, and the attachment section has transition and connection portions. The lengthening section adjoins the attachment section at an end of the transition portion, and the transition portion is between the lengthening section and the connection portion. The lengthening section has first and second portions, with the second portion being between the first and transition portions, and the outer tube terminates at an end of the connection portion. The inner tube is press-fit into the outer tube, and an end of the inner tube is adjacent the transition portion end. The inner tube does not extend into either the attachment section or the first portion.

Abstract: A multi-piece gearwheel comprising an inner core section and an external toothed ring with external teething is presented. The core section has intermeshing teeth extending radially outwards, which have an undercut in cross-section in the radial direction. The toothed ring has recesses that originate from an inner side of the tooth ring and extend radially outwards, wherein the recesses are at least partially complementary to the intermeshing teeth, and wherein the intermeshing teeth are received in the recesses. Furthermore, a gearbox for an electromechanically-assisted steering system is described.

Abstract: Technical solutions are described for attenuating dither noise in a steering system. An example method includes computing a torque command based on an input torque, and generating a current command corresponding to the torque command. Further, the method includes determining an adjustment parameter based on a plurality of steering system signals. Further, the method includes reducing dither noise of the steering system by dynamically modifying a controller parameter value using the adjustment parameter. Further, the method includes generating a voltage command using the current command and the modified controller parameter value, the voltage command used to generate torque by a motor.

Abstract: A system includes a first module that: receives the output current from the electric motor as a feedback, the output current including a direct axis component and a quadrature axis component; and generates a first voltage command based on a virtual resistance value, the feedback, and a targeted frequency characteristic of the motor control system. The system includes: a second module that: receives a difference between the feedback and a commanded current; and generates a second voltage command based on an estimated inductance value, an estimated resistance value of an electric motor, the virtual resistance value, a targeted frequency response characteristic of the motor control system, and the response of the d-axis component of the output current being decoupled from the response of the q-axis component. The system includes an addition module that generates an input voltage command for the electric motor by adding the first and second voltage commands.

Abstract: A motor torque control device of a vehicle steering system includes: an imaginary steering torque determination unit to estimate an imaginary steering torque which is input to a steering gear of a vehicle when a steering wheel of the vehicle is rotated at a maximum steering angle; a subtraction torque determination unit to calculate a difference between the imaginary steering torque and an actual steering torque; a compensation torque determination unit to determine a compensation torque for compensating the actual steering torque based on the difference and a vehicle speed of the vehicle; and a motor torque determination unit to determine an output torque of an electromotor based on the compensation torque and a motor assist torque of the electromotor.

Abstract: An electric power steering system. One example includes a steering control, a steering shaft connected to the steering control, a steering rack, a sensor configured to detect an operating parameter of the steering rack or an electric motor, and an electronic controller. In one example, the electronic controller is configured to receive data indicative of the operating parameter from the sensor, compare the data to a known characteristic curve, the known characteristic curve indicating potential damage to a component of the electric power steering system, and when the data matches the known characteristic curve, output an indication to a user that potential damage has occurred to the component of the electric power steering system.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to determine a learned clear vision offset based on a currently calculated clear vision offset and a previously stored clear vision offset, and steer a steer-by-wire system of a vehicle while correcting a steering angle by a lesser value of the learned clear vision offset and a maximum correctable offset.

Abstract: A hydraulic steering arrangement (1) is described comprising a supply port arrangement (P, T) having a pressure port (P) and a tank port (T), a working port arrangement having two working ports (L, R), a main flow path (2) having a main orifice (A1), at least one further orifice (A2, A3, A4) downstream the main orifice (A1), and a measuring motor (3), the main flow path (2) being arranged between the pressure port (P) and the working port arrangement (L, R), a return flow path (4) arranged between the working port arrangement (L, R) and the tank port (T), an amplification flow path (6) having an amplification orifice (AU) and being arranged between the pressure port (P) and the working port arrangement (L, R), and an adjustable pressure source (9) connected to the pressure port (P) and having a load sensing port (18), wherein a main drain orifice (Amd) is connected between the main flow path (2) downstream the main orifice (A1) and the return flow path (4).

Abstract: A hydraulic steering arrangement (1) comprising a supply port arrangement having a pressure port and a tank port, a working port arrangement having two working ports (L, R), a mechanical steering unit (3) connected to a steering wheel (2) and being arranged between the supply port arrangement and the working port arrangement (L, R), supply valve means (12) having a connection to the pressure port and to the working port arrangement (L, R) and being controlled by a controller (10), and a steering wheel sensor (9) connected to the controller (10) is described. Such a steering arrangement could allow a comfortable feeling for the driver.

Abstract: A hydraulic steering arrangement 1 is described comprising a supply port arrangement having a pressure port (4) and a tank port (5), a working port arrangement having two working ports (6, 7), a steering unit (2) arranged in a flow path (9) between the supply port arrangement (4, 5) and the working port arrangement (6, 7), and a second flow path (13) in form of an amplification flow path bridging the steering unit (2) and having an amplification orifice (AU1) which is controlled as function of the steering unit (2). Such a steering arrangement should have a possibility to change the steering behaviour. To this end at least a third flow path (14) in form of an amplification flow path is arranged in parallel to the second flow path (13), wherein the second/or the third flow path (13, 14) comprise an valve (15).

Abstract: A compactor can optionally include a steering system configured to direct the movement of the compactor, a temperature sensor configured to generate data indicative of a temperature of a material that forms a surface of the compacting area, and a controller coupled to the machine and communicatively coupled to the temperature sensor. The controller can be configured to: receive data indicative of the temperature of the material from the temperature sensor, determine if the temperature exceeds a first threshold temperature, and if the temperature of the compactor exceeds the first threshold temperature, control the steering system to limit a turning angle to a predetermined value such that a turning radius of the compactor is increased.

Abstract: A machine that can comprise a steering system configured to direct movement of the machine and a control system operably coupled for communication with the steering system. The control system can comprise a grade sensor, and a controller configured to determine a slope from an uphill side of the machine to a downhill side of the machine based on sensed data from the grade sensor. The controller can be further configured to control the steering system to limit a turn radius of the machine toward the uphill side of the frame based on the determined slope.

Abstract: A motor vehicle power steering system for steering of a motor vehicle includes a rack and pinion steering gear, a path prediction module for determining a preliminary defined vehicle trajectory in response to data received from a plurality of vehicle state sensors, data of the motor vehicle power steering system, and further including a vehicle lateral motion control unit. The vehicle lateral motion control unit tracks the preliminary defined vehicle trajectory by minimizing the lateral deviation between the preliminary defined vehicle trajectory and the actual position of the vehicle by control of motor vehicle power steering system parameters.

Abstract: A steering apparatus of a steer-by-wire (SBW) system includes a structure for changing the frictional force of the system and a structure for limiting the rotation range of a steering wheel. The steering apparatus includes: a shaft rotatably interlocked with a steering wheel, a friction member surrounding the shaft and contacting the shaft, a frictional force provision device for narrowing and widening the friction member in the radial direction of the shaft to change the frictional force of the friction member that contacts the shaft, and a steering limitation device for regulating the rotation of the shaft using a stopper provided at the friction member during the rotation of the shaft to limit the steering of the steering wheel.

Abstract: A rotation detector has a first controller that monitors abnormality of a rotation number calculated by a rotation number calculator based on the calculated rotation number and a preset rotation angle. The first controller in a first system is configured to output rotation information calculated by a second controller in a second system upon having determination that the rotation number of the first system has abnormality, for a continuation of the rotation information calculation.