Abstract: A computer program product includes a non-transitory computer readable medium and program instructions embodied therein. An apparatus includes a non-transitory data storage device storing program instructions and at least one processor configured to process the program instructions. The program instructions are configured to, when processed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform various operations. The operations may include monitoring a tamper-detection sensor of an edge device, wherein the edge device performs a tamper-prevention operation in response to an output signal from the tamper-detection sensor. The operations may further include detecting entry of an authorized person into a facility where the edge device is located and automatically sending a disabling instruction to the edge device to cause the edge device to temporarily disable the tamper-prevention operation of the edge device in response to detecting entry of the authorized person into the facility.

Abstract: A user equipment (UE), such as a mobile phone, may support multiple power classes. Power classes can define maximum output power levels for uplink transmissions. A base station of a radio access network (RAN) can, based on metrics reported by the UE, dynamically instruct the UE to switch to using a different power class. For example, the base station may instruct the UE to switch from using a first power class with a higher maximum output power to using a second power class with a lower maximum output power, in order to preserve battery life of the UE in situations in which the second power class provides sufficient output power for uplink transmissions to reach the base station.

Abstract: Systems and methods for advertisement-based vehicle matching a routing. For example, a computer-implemented method includes obtaining data associated with a vehicle that is online with a service entity associated with providing vehicle services. The method includes obtaining data associated with a vehicle that is online with a service entity associated with providing one or more vehicle services. The method includes determining that the vehicle is not currently associated with a vehicle service instance for performing the vehicle services and determining a selected advertisement content item for the vehicle. The method includes determining a selected route for the vehicle based on the selected advertisement content item. The method includes communicating data that initiates display of the selected advertisement content item via a display device positioned on an exterior of the vehicle and data indicative of route information to a computing device associated with the vehicle.

Abstract: A system includes a vehicle event recorder and a modem. The vehicle event recorder is configured to receive a sensor data signal from a sensor that is mounted on a vehicle trailer. The modem is configured to demodulate the sensor data signal to create a modulated sensor data signal. The demodulated sensor data signal is received using a first line. The first line is coupled via a harness to sensor on a vehicle trailer.

Abstract: A self-driving or autonomous vehicle has a traffic-prioritization processor to send or receive a payment to or from a central server to obtain a traffic prioritization for a route or to accept a traffic de-prioritization for the route. The central server receives and distributes payments to other vehicles traveling the route. The vehicle communicates with the central server to receive a plurality of levels of prioritization which range from a highest prioritization to a lowest prioritization, and the costs or payouts associated with each of the levels.

Abstract: A system can be used to provide a method of compensation. The method includes providing a Tx level signal indicative of a desired signal level along with a Tx signal. A gain modifier adjusts the gain used on the Tx signal based on the Tx level signal. The adjusting can be done with a controller that uses feedback from the actual power level of the Tx signal provided by the gain modifier to ensure a desired power level of the Tx signal being transmitted from an antenna is maintained.

Abstract: A driver curtesy including a frame which stores an electronic system and an electric system allowing to display a message to other vehicles. The frame consists of a front and back portion wherein the front portion is configured to be exposed to the outside of a vehicle and the back portion is configured to be attached to the exterior surface of the vehicle by an attachment adapter. The electronic system allows a display to show emergencies, informative and preventive messages when activating the frame by the electric system which provides power to the frame when displaying the messages. The frame can be customized to any shape and include an attachment which can be adapted thereof capable of being attached to any vehicle or trailer.

Abstract: Generally, the described techniques provide for efficiently transmitting uplink signals to a base station using shared antennas associated with different power classes. A first device may be in communications with a base station using local antennas and may identify a second device having auxiliary antennas available for transmitting uplink signals to the base station. The local and auxiliary antennas may be associated with different power classes, and the first device may transmit a message to a base station indicating that the first device is capable of transmitting using antennas associated with different power classes. The first device may then receive configurations from a base station of different transmit powers to transmit on the antennas associated with the different power classes, and the first device may transmit uplink signals to the base station in accordance with the different transmit power configurations.

Abstract: A straddled vehicle including a communication module configured to communicate with a mobile communication terminal, a display that displays infotainment information received by the communication module from the mobile communication terminal, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive temperature data relating to a temperature of the mobile communication terminal from the mobile communication terminal via the communication module, and display an image corresponding to the temperature data on the display.

Abstract: A method for managing data traffic of customers and self-driving vehicles includes receiving a transport request by a requesting customer, processing the received transport request, and identifying, among the self-driving vehicles, a compliant vehicle compliant with the transport request. The method also includes identifying a compliant route, compliant with the transport request, and causing the compliant vehicle to perform a transport service over the identified compliant route according to said transport request. identification of a compliant vehicle, identification of a compliant route, and causation of the compliant vehicle to perform a transport service are based on information about the mobile communication network, information about the compliant vehicle, and information about a radio state in the mobile communication network between the customers, between the vehicles, and between the customers and the vehicles.

Abstract: A user equipment (UE), such as a mobile phone, may support multiple power classes. Power classes can define maximum output power levels for uplink transmissions. A base station of a radio access network (RAN) can, based on metrics reported by the UE, dynamically instruct the UE to switch to using a different power class. For example, the base station may instruct the UE to switch from using a first power class with a higher maximum output power to using a second power class with a lower maximum output power, in order to preserve battery life of the UE in situations in which the second power class provides sufficient output power for uplink transmissions to reach the base station.

Abstract: It is provided a method, comprising monitoring if a request for a handover of a platoon leader from a source cell to a target cell is received, wherein the request for the handover comprises a description of the required resources for platoon leader and all platoon members; and the method further comprises configuring the platoon leader and the platoon members with a new resource allocation if the request for the handover is received; informing the source cell on the new resource allocation and reserving or pre-reserving the resources in at least one of the source and target cell; supervising if the trigger event has occurred; activating the new resource allocation in the platoon leader and the platoon members if the activation command is received.

Abstract: The LOCATION-CONSCIOUS SOCIAL NETWORKING APPARATUSES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS (“LCSN”) transforms user personality and location inputs via LCSN components into match and transaction outputs. LSCN may be a processor-implemented method for location-conscious social networking, involving collecting personality details pertaining to a user, analyzing the personality details and constructing a personality profile for the user. The LCSN may also collect geolocation information from the user and compare it to geolocation data from other users, may use user personality profiles to calculate a compatibility rating between the user and other users, and may send an alert to users if the geolocation data indicates that the user is within a specified distance of another user, and/or if the users are matches for each other. Users may further be able to express anonymous interest in other users by anonymously rating potential matches.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a vehicle, a server configured to store position information, and a skirt coupled to the vehicle. The skirt includes a graphical representation. A global positioning system (GPS) tracking device is coupled to the vehicle and is associated with the graphical representation. The GPS tracking device wirelessly is coupled to the server and includes an electronic processor and a memory. The electronic processor is configured to receive, via a GPS interface, a position of the graphical representation, and transmit, via a transceiver, the position of the graphical representation to the server. The position of the graphical representation is accessible via an application on a mobile device.

Abstract: A method for operating an Ethernet on-board electrical system of a motor vehicle includes determining a propagation time or delay of a first signal on a first connection path between a first control unit of the Ethernet on-board electrical system and a second control unit of the Ethernet on-board electrical system. A maximum speed of the first connection path is determined. A type of transmission medium of the first connection path is determined on the basis of the connection delay and the maximum speed. A control unit for an Ethernet on-board electrical system and an Ethernet on-board electrical system for a motor vehicle are also provided.

Abstract: The network system triggers registration of the start of a transport journey in response to a communication of a transport user device and a transport provider device with each other, performs a continuous coordinated proximity monitoring to verify the identity of a transport user and a transport provider vehicle, and triggers registration of the end of the transport journey through communication of the transport user device and the transport provider device with each other.

Abstract: A user equipment (UE), such as a mobile phone, may support multiple power classes. Power classes can define maximum output power levels for uplink transmissions. A base station of a radio access network (RAN) can, based on metrics reported by the UE, dynamically instruct the UE to switch to using a different power class. For example, the base station may instruct the UE to switch from using a first power class with a higher maximum output power to using a second power class with a lower maximum output power, in order to preserve battery life of the UE in situations in which the second power class provides sufficient output power for uplink transmissions to reach the base station.

Abstract: A vehicular advertisement playing device includes a frame, first display unit, second display unit, first gas guide unit, second gas guide unit, casing, link unit and playing control unit. The frame is mounted on a vehicle. The playing control unit and link unit send advertisement playing data to the first display unit and second display unit for playing. The playing control unit drives the first gas guide unit and second gas guide unit to carry out heat dissipation. Therefore, the vehicle plays advertisements ubiquitously, instantly, and thus efficiently.

Abstract: Briefly, a method for verifying the visual perceptibility of a display is provided. An intended message is written to a bistable display. Pixels that comprise portions of the message are measured and evaluated to determine if the message actually displayed on the bistable display was perceptible by a human or a machine. In some cases, information regarding the message actually perceivable from the display may be stored for later use. Responsive to determining that a message is perceivable or not perceivable, alarms may be set, one or more third parties notified, or additional display features may be set.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatuses, method and computer programs for a first vehicle and for a second vehicle. The method for the first vehicle is suitable for determining scheduling information for a wireless communication in a mobile communication system. The method comprises receiving one or more wireless messages via the mobile communication system. A content of the one or more wireless messages indicates a location of one or more second vehicles. The method comprises determining information related to a presence of the one or more second vehicles in a vicinity of the first vehicle based on the content of the received one or more wireless messages. The method comprises determining the scheduling information for the wireless communication based on the presence of the one or more second vehicles. The method comprises communicating in the mobile communication system based on the scheduling information.

Abstract: An antenna system is provided. The antenna system includes a modal antenna disposed on a circuit board. The modal antenna includes a driven element and a parasitic element. The modal antenna is operable in a plurality of different modes. Each of the plurality of modes has a distinct radiation pattern. The antenna system further includes a radio frequency amplifier circuit disposed on the circuit board. The radio frequency amplifier circuit is coupled between the drive element of the modal antenna and a transmission line.

Abstract: Access systems in accordance with various embodiments include techniques for mutual authentication between a passenger that has requested a transportation service and a dispatched vehicle for providing the requested transportation service. Passengers will present a two-dimensional (2D) code to a transaction client associated with the vehicle. The dispatched vehicle uses the 2D code to authenticate the passenger and grant access to the transportation service vehicle.

Abstract: Described is a system for displaying targeted advertisements within a vehicle. The system includes targeted advertisements or other information received from a first vehicle to a second vehicle or multiple other vehicles for display within the second vehicle or the other vehicles. The system uses one or more active displays mounted within the second vehicle or the other vehicles to provide individuals within the second vehicle or the other vehicles with information and messages using the displays. The system can show advertising messages, emergency messages, or other information on the active displays that are relevant to the location of the vehicle or relevant to the individuals within the second vehicle or the other vehicles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interphone device for use in ships, the interphone device comprising: an input/output unit to which a voice is input or from which a voice is output; a transmission/reception circuit unit which receives the voice from the input/output unit and provides a first signal obtained by encoding and modulating the received voice; and an antenna which is attached to the metal hull of the ship, forms an electromagnetic field in the metal hull, and carries the first signal received from the transmission/reception circuit unit by the electromagnetic field, so as to propagate the first signal.

Abstract: A method for determining a dynamic vehicle distance between a following vehicle and a preceding vehicle of a platoon, wherein a V2V signal is configured to be transmitted in a wireless manner between the following vehicle and the preceding vehicle, includes determining a current maximum following vehicle deceleration of the following vehicle, determining a current transmission time for transmitting information from the preceding vehicle to the following vehicle, determining a current maximum preceding vehicle deceleration of the preceding vehicle, and determining the dynamic vehicle distance comprising a transmission distance and a braking distance difference. The transmission distance indicates a distance traveled by the following vehicle between the preceding vehicle initiating an emergency braking procedure and the following vehicle initiating an emergency braking procedure. The transmission distance is dependent upon the current transmission time.

Abstract: An emergency position indicating radio beacon that includes a waterproof rigid housing, antenna, a retention carriage strap securely mounted around its exterior periphery on a spool in a storage position. In an emergency the user can unwind the retention carriage strap and form an adjustable loop in the strap using hook and loop fasteners to firmly attach the strap connected to the EPIRB housing to the user's arm that allows a user to transport the radio beacon with the retention carriage strap in a hands-free configuration.

Abstract: A gig parking system is provided with a mobile platform having a secure access mechanism permitting a trusted parking agent to gain control over the platform. The platform may include a location subsystem to determine the geographic location of the platform and a communications subsystem to transmit verification information including an identification code associated with the parking agent, an identification code associated with the vehicle, and geographic location. A parking software application may permit the selection the destination parking location from a plurality of potential destination parking locations, which may have weighted values with a corresponding reward, and which may be given to either, or both, the platform owner and the parking agent. The reward may be based upon additional factors, such as vehicle starting parking location, distance between starting and destination parking locations, travel time between starting and destination parking locations, time of day, and day of the week.

Abstract: A method, system, and device for selecting and displaying information on a mobile digital display device includes determining preference criteria for local viewers of the mobile digital information display device, selecting digital information to be displayed on the mobile digital information display device as a function of the preference criteria, and displaying the selected information on a display of the mobile digital information device.

Abstract: A gig parking system is provided with a mobile platform having a secure access mechanism permitting a trusted parking agent to gain control over the platform. The platform may include a location subsystem to determine the geographic location of the platform and a communications subsystem to transmit verification information including an identification code associated with the parking agent, an identification code associated with the vehicle, and geographic location. A parking software application may permit the selection the destination parking location from a plurality of potential destination parking locations, which may have weighted values with a corresponding reward, and which may be given to either, or both, the platform owner and the parking agent. The reward may be based upon additional factors, such as vehicle starting parking location, distance between starting and destination parking locations, travel time between starting and destination parking locations, time of day, and day of the week.

Abstract: An aircraft media projection system is provided with a deployment subsystem having an interface to supply an enablement signal with an identification code, in response to an aircraft maintaining a selected midair position in the atmosphere above the ground. A location subsystem determines the midair geographic location of the aircraft, and a communications subsystem, typically a cellular link, has an interface to receive verification information including the enablement signal, identification code, and geographic location, and an interface to transmit the verification information to a server. In one aspect, the system may include a WiFi hotspot that is available for use by the public at large. A targeting software application permits the selection of the midair position from a plurality of potential midair positions. Each potential midair stationary position may have a corresponding weighted value. In another aspect, the system may include a media projection subsystem to selectively project media.

Abstract: An information collection system for an electric storage device includes: a storage device in which registration information is stored, the registration information being information in which estimation information allowing an estimation of a position of an object vehicle and identification information identifying the object vehicle are associated with each other; and a computation device configured to store electric storage device information indicating information about an electric storage device equipped in each of the plurality of vehicle, in the storage device. The computation device is configured to acquire the estimation information associated with the identification information by referring to the registration information and associate at least a part of the estimation information with the electric storage device information, as the position information about the object vehicle, after the computation device receives the identification information from the communicator.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for location-targeting the provision of media distributed by a mobile platform. The method provides a mobile platform with an attached media projection subsystem, and an identifier associated with the media projection subsystem. The media projection subsystem is selectively enabled, the geographic location of the mobile platform is determined, and the identifier and the enablement of the media projection system are verified. Verification information, including the mobile platform (media projection subsystem) location, identifier, and enablement of the media projection subsystem is communicated to a server and stored in a non-transitory memory.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for location-targeting the provision of media distributed by a mobile platform. The method provides a mobile platform with an attached media projection subsystem, and an identifier associated with the media projection subsystem. The media projection subsystem is selectively enabled, the geographic location of the mobile platform is determined, and the identifier and the enablement of the media projection system are verified. Verification information, including the mobile platform (media projection subsystem) location, identifier, and enablement of the media projection subsystem is communicated to a server and stored in a non-transitory memory.

Abstract: An advertising system, comprising: a two-wheeled vehicle; a display mounted on the vehicle to show advertisements; and a processor coupled to the display, wherein the processor captures data associated with showing an advertisement on the display, wherein the data includes one or more of the following: advertising parameters from the advertiser; mobile location; mobile distance from a landmark; advertising categories; mobile location demographics; pricing of advertised goods or services; time and date; speed and direction of the advertising display; traffic characteristics associated with the display; views of the display and advertising budget characteristics.

Abstract: Spatial spreading is performed in a multi-antenna system to randomize an “effective” channel observed by a receiving entity for each transmitted data symbol block. For a MIMO system, at a transmitting entity, data is processed (e.g., encoded, interleaved, and modulated) to obtain ND data symbol blocks to be transmitted in NM transmission spans, where ND?1 and NM>1. The ND blocks are partitioned into NM data symbol subblocks, one subblock for each transmission span. A steering matrix is selected (e.g., in a deterministic or pseudo-random manner from among a set of L steering matrices, where L>1) for each subblock. Each data symbol subblock is spatially processed with the steering matrix selected for that subblock to obtain transmit symbols, which are further processed and transmitted via NT transmit antennas in one transmission span. The ND data symbol blocks are thus spatially processed with NM steering matrices and observe an ensemble of channels.

Abstract: A vehicle-to-X communication device, including a first processing unit for the processing of received vehicle-to-X messages and a second processing unit, wherein the vehicle-to-X communication device is configured to send vehicle-to-X messages during a starting sequence of the first processing unit by the second processing unit. Furthermore, the invention refers to the use of the vehicle-to-X communication device in a vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle identification device includes an external sensor configured to detect a situation around a host vehicle, a vehicle speed sensor configured to detect a speed of the host vehicle, a communication unit configured to perform vehicle-to-vehicle communication with non-host vehicles, and an electronic control device. The electronic control device is configured to: acquire non-host vehicle detection information, acquire non-host vehicle communication information, identify a preceding vehicle, determine whether or not the in-vehicle sensor has lost the preceding vehicle, recognize the vehicle speed of the host vehicle, calculate an estimated relative distance between the lost preceding vehicle and the host vehicle when the preceding vehicle has been lost, and re-identify a communication continuation vehicle that used to be the preceding vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for detecting the surrounding vehicle via vehicular communication, and more particularly, an apparatus and method for detecting surrounding vehicle that detects location of surrounding vehicles more accurately through the a message transmitted from surrounding vehicles.

Abstract: An inductive proximity sensor is disclosed. The proximity sensor includes a source circuit with an inductive element configured to deliver energy to a resonator when a source current is changed. In various embodiments, the source current is provided a step current source. In various embodiments, the source current is provided by constant current source coupled to the inductive element by a switch. Apparatus and methods for operating the inductive proximity sensor are disclosed.

Abstract: A method, system, and device for selecting and displaying information on a mobile digital display device includes determining preference criteria for local viewers of the mobile digital information display device, selecting digital information to be displayed on the mobile digital information display device as a function of the preference criteria, and displaying the selected information on a display of the mobile digital information device.

Abstract: A display device includes a telephone communication signal reception antenna that receives radio waves utilized in telephone communication; a reception intensity measurement unit that measures an intensity of the radio waves received by the communication signal reception antenna; a determination unit that determines, based on the intensity of the radio waves measured by the reception intensity measurement unit, a display mode that displays an image at a display unit by using a representation method which is predetermined associated with the intensity of the radio waves; and a display control unit that controls the display unit based on the display mode determined by the determination unit.

Abstract: A vehicle computer system comprising a transceiver in a vehicle configured to wirelessly connect with a nomadic device, wherein the nomadic device is capable of running a contextual application which operates at least in part based on vehicle environment data. The vehicle computer system further comprises one or more vehicle modules configured to receive environment data and capable of causing the transceiver to provide the vehicle environment data to the nomadic device for processing by the contextual application.

Abstract: A communication apparatus includes an operation module configured for communication with a wireless message repeater, e.g., a rail vehicle distributed power message repeater. The wireless message repeater is of the type having an antenna system, a receiver for receiving an incoming message, and a transmitter for transmitting a repeat message of the incoming message. The operation module is further configured to assess operation of the message repeater by comparing a feedback signal to the incoming message. The feedback signal may comprise part of a signal energy of the transmitted repeat message as received by the receiver. Alternatively or additionally, the operation module is further configured to assess operation of the message repeater by comparing at least one signal power associated with the transmitted repeat message to at least one threshold.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for receiving and processing a control signal and/or a data signal through a short-range wireless communication. The wireless signal processing apparatus preferably includes a connection detection unit that detects a connection of a peripheral device, and a communication unit that receives the control signal and the data signal from a client device through the short-range wireless communication. A data processing unit sends the received data signal to the peripheral device, and a mode control unit for controlling the communication unit to send the received data signal to the data processing unit when the connection detection unit detects the connection of the peripheral device. The apparatus and method may be utilized for various purposes on the basis of the short-range wireless communication, depending on whether or not the peripheral device is connected.

Abstract: An apparatus for wirelessly connecting a smartphone to a remote FM radio system, for controlling playback of audio content delivered wirelessly to the smartphone via a wide area network, on the remote FM radio system. An apparatus housing receives a DC power signal from a remote DC power source. A control panel has a display and controls for controlling playback of the audio content on the remote FM radio system, at least one of the controls performing a function in common with a playback control appearing on a display of the smartphone. An electronic subsystem communicates with the control panel and wirelessly receives audio content from the smartphone, and communicates the audio content as an FM signal via a user playback command input at the controls of the control panel, to the remote FM radio system.

Abstract: A system and method for connection management between a consumer device and a vehicle. The connection management is performed automatically using a computing device, e.g., an application executing on a smartphone. The system and method configure the vehicle and consumer device in a manner that optimizes the vehicle and consumer device connections based on a variety of factors such as available connections/ports and protocols to be used.

Abstract: Methods for establishing continuous communications between a vehicle and a mobile device using Near Field Communications (NFC), and using the NFC communication to enable application hosting on the mobile device and other features. An NFC-enabled mobile device is placed in close proximity to an NFC antenna in the vehicle, where in one embodiment the NFC antenna is integrated into a wireless charging pad for the device. Continuous wireless NFC communications are established between the mobile device and the vehicle, such that the device can serve as a controller for in-vehicle systems. Control applications on the mobile device can include driver-commanded features such as operation of windows and door locks, as well as automatic features such as navigation and collision warning. Other uses of the NFC-enabled mobile device are also disclosed, such as event-based information capture and gesture-based control.

Abstract: A method for performing communication in a self-organized wireless network, in particular a vehicular network, preferably based on the IEEE 802.

Abstract: A mobile router having a session proxy module is disclosed. The session proxy module may act as a proxy (such as a TCP proxy) for all sessions (e.g., TCP sessions) going through the mobile router. That is, for example, when a local end-user seeks to establish a TCP session from their local end-user device (such as laptop) with a destination (such as a third party server), the session proxy module may (1) terminate the TCP session coming from the local end-user device and (2) establish a TCP (or some other protocol) session on the backhaul interface with the destination. That way, all end-user traffic between the end-user and the destination may be transparently routed through the mobile router.

Abstract: A vehicle display device is provided with a communications interface, which couples the vehicle display device to portable input devices inside the vehicle. The portable input devices are thus provided with the ability to control the display device and what is displayed thereon. The communications interface also enables the portable input device to control vehicle subsystems such as a climate control system, entertainment system and the like. Portable input devices equipped with sensors have sensor-generated information displayed on the vehicle display device.