Abstract: A method for indicating to a user the exact location of a parked vehicle includes obtaining a plurality of panoramic images of a vehicle when being driven using a panoramic lens. A direction of driving of the vehicle is identified based on the panoramic images and a determination as to location is made when the vehicle arrives at a parking location. When the vehicle is parked, parking position information is sent to a mobile terminal held by the driver or other user. A vehicle-mounted device for implementing the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A processor determines whether the remaining period until the expiration time of predicted ephemerides, which are predicted orbital information on navigation satellites, is a determination period or shorter. The determination period is set to at least the maximum term during which a subject is expected to be in a certain state. The processor causes an operation of acquiring actual ephemerides, which are actual orbital information on the navigation satellites, to be executed based on the positioning signals received when determination is made that the remaining period until the expiration time of the predicted ephemerides is the determination period or shorter, and determines the position of the subject based on the actual ephemerides acquired through the actual ephemeris acquiring operation.

Abstract: Data in a portable electronic device is protected by using external and internal status detection means to determine if the device is misplaced, lost, or stolen. The device then takes, singly or in combination, one of several actions to protect the data on the device, including declaring its location to an owner or service provider, locking the device or specific functions of the device to disable all data retrieval functionality, erasing or overwriting all the stored data in the device or, where the data has been stored in the device in an encrypted format, destroying an internally-stored encryption key, thereby preventing unauthorized access to the encrypted data in the device.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a self-contained ocean data and acquisition module (SCODAM) configured to mount to a floating body and having a sensor array, geospatial locating engine, wave measurement engine, communication engine to transmit collected data to a remote device, an energy conversion module adapted to convert ambient energy inputs into electrical energy, and an energy storage module configured to receive the converted electrical energy and to supply operating power to the SCODAM. In an illustrative example, the SCODAM may be configured to generate a transfer function based on motion characterization data obtained in a training mode corresponding to motion of the floating body in response to perturbation in a predetermined sequence and to apply the transfer function data obtained by the wave measurement engine to determine wave motion. Various embodiments may advantageously facilitate use of an existing floating body as an ocean data acquisition system (ODAS).

Abstract: The disclosed system may include a non-transitory memory and one or more hardware processors configured to execute instructions from the non-transitory memory to perform operations including (1) determining one or more vibration signals detected by a personal mobility vehicle, (2) determining that the one or more vibration signals correspond to a particular type of pathway for the personal mobility vehicle, (3) generating a feedback signal corresponding to the particular type of pathway, and (4) transmitting the feedback signal corresponding to the particular type of pathway. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method includes displaying, on a GUI, a graphical representation of a geographical area sectioned into a plurality of subareas defined by boundaries; displaying, over the graphical representation, a resource need layer that visually depicts a first parameter associated with a need of a resource within a subarea, the depiction of the first parameter varying within the subarea; and displaying, over the graphical representation, a resource availability layer that visually depicts a second parameter indicating the availability of the resource within the subarea, the depiction of the second parameter varying within the subarea; wherein the layers are displayed simultaneously over the graphical representation to provide a visual comparison of the need of the resource and the availability of the resource within the subarea. In some embodiments, the need is based on data including one or more of demographic data from a census, other data from the census, and crime data.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sharing maps in a collaborative environment using classification-based access control. The generation of and dissemination of maps and/or data within such maps can be governed by classification-based access control, where a user's classification level can determine whether or not maps and/or data within those maps can be seen. In some scenarios, a user may wish to reveal the existence of data and/or additional details within a limited geographical area or subset of a map. The systems and methods further provide a geo-fenced view that can dynamically declassify data (to a specified degree). For example, declassified details can be revealed for moving data sets or objects upon entry into the geo-fenced view, and upon existing the geo-fenced view, the moving data sets or objects are reclassified.

Abstract: A system receives vehicle metric data from a gateway device connected to a vehicle. The vehicle gateway device gathers data related to operation of the vehicle and/or location data. The system receives data from multiple vehicles and multiple fleets. The system uses machine learning to identify cohorts for fleets. The system calculates metrics for fleets and benchmarks for the cohorts. The system presents the metrics and benchmarks in a graphical user interface.

Abstract: A system and methods to facilitate transporting goods is disclosed. In aspects, the system can have a user interface comprising a display, a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising instructions, and a processor in communication with the non-transitory computer-readable medium and with the display. The instructions can be executed by the processor to process a user request for transporting the good from a pickup location to a destination location. Based on the user request, a preferred route from the pickup location to the destination location can be generated. The transporting can be controlled using a display by modifying a task icon.

Abstract: An ephemeris server performs a method that includes (a) (i) obtaining broadcast ephemeris information by accessing a source of broadcast information on a wide area communication network; (ii) extracting, from broadcast ephemeris information, orbital trajectory information of each satellite, and (iii) creating and storing in a real-time database modified orbital trajectory information for each of the satellites from the extracted orbital trajectory information; (b) at each of a plurality of designated time points, updating the modified trajectory information in the real-time database, based upon evaluation of an update criterion; and (c) providing the modified trajectory information to each of a plurality of devices, each device having a GNSS receiver capable of using the modified trajectory information to process broadcast signals of the satellites.

Abstract: A target user equipment (UE), which may be a vehicle or UE carried by a pedestrian, may receive sequentially broadcast ranging signals from a set of ranging source entities (SEs), which may be road side units or other vehicles. The target UE further receives location information separately broadcast by each SEs. The location information, for example, may include the position for the SE, the time of transmission of the ranging signals transmitted by the SE and/or a sequence identifier for the SE. The target UE may determine ranges to the SEs using time of arrival measurements for the ranging signals and the time of transmissions of the ranging signals or the sequence identifier received in the location information. The position of the target UE may be determined using the determined ranges to the SEs and the positions of the SEs received in the location information.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a data collection system includes an event data collector, a state machine generator, a state machine list, and a state machine driver. The event data collector collects sense signals respectively as a plurality of event data. The state machine generator generates a state machine as a model corresponding to the workpiece. One of the sense signals is acquired when the workpiece is fed into the processing system. The state machine generator generates the state machine and generates an ID for the state machine when the event data collector collects one of the plurality of event data corresponding to the one of the sense signals. The state machine driver drives the state machine retained in the state machine list by sending, to the state machine retained in the state machine list, an event corresponding to another one of the sense signals.

Abstract: A method for detecting an obstacle along a known path of a machine can include relating the location of the machine with a map. The map can include a worksite with a known path or known paths that the machine can travel on. The stopping distance of the machine can be determined and based on these identified known path and its characteristics along with a traveling speed and a weight of the machine. A LIDAR region of interest can be determined based on the stopping distance, the position and orientation of the machine, and characteristics of the known path. The machine can include a LIDAR system that can be configured to be oriented with respect to the LIDAR region of interest. A concentrated LIDAR scan can be performed to detect if an obstacle is present within the LIDAR region of interest.

Abstract: A position fix identifying a geographic location of a receiver is received. The position fix was generated using signals received at the receiver from respective high-altitude signal sources (such as satellites). Imagery of a geographic area that includes the geographic location is also received. The imagery is automatically processed to determine whether one or more of the high-altitude signal sources were occluded from the geographic location when the position fix was generated. In response to determining that one or more of the high-altitude signal sources were occluded from the geographic location when the position fix was generated, the position fix is identified as being potentially erroneous.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed including a moving platform system suitable for mounting and use on a moving platform for communicating in real-time, comprising: a position system monitoring location of the moving platform and generating a sequence of time-based position data; a non-line of sight communication system; a high-speed line of sight communication system; and a computer system monitoring an availability of the non-line of sight communication system and the high-speed line of sight communication system and initiating connections when the non-line of sight communication system and the high-speed line of sight communication system are available, and receiving the sequence of time-based position data and transmitting the sequence of time-based position data via the at least one of the currently available non-line of sight communication system and the high-speed line of sight communication system.

Abstract: Methods for product ordering relating to an automation system are described. Exemplary methods may include receiving one or more inputs, identifying one or more product order-related parameters, receiving information related to a product order, determining delivery data based at least in part on the information, and initiating an automation system operation based at least in part on the delivery data.

Abstract: A method for transmitting data from a vehicle to a server. The data transmitted to the server including raw satellite navigation data received by the vehicle from a satellite. The server updates a map based on the raw satellite navigation data.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with generating a map of cloud resources are described. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a cloud resource icon that represents a cloud resource, and generating a map of the cloud application including the received cloud resource icon. Based on information received about a relationship between resource icons in the map, a graphical representation of the relationship is included in the map. A search string input to the client terminal is received, and an appearance of a satisfying resource icon or a non-satisfying resource icon is modified within the map to graphically distinguish the satisfying icon from the non-satisfying icon.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method, a device and a system for processing image tagging information. The method includes the following. A captured image and a capturing position are acquired from a terminal. Object recognition is applied to the captured image to determine a first object presented by the captured image. A first target image presenting the first object is searched for among one or more historical images associated with the capturing position. When the first target image is searched for, it is determined that the first object is duplicated with tagging information of an electronic map. When the first target image is not searched for, a corresponding position of the first object on the electronic map is tagged.

Abstract: Provided are a radio terminal device, a radio base station device, and a channel signal forming method which can prevent quality degradation of the downlink resource allocation information by reducing the frequency of the zero information addition process to the downlink resource allocation information when executing communication using an uplink unit band and multiple downlink unit bands correlated to the uplink unit band. A base station includes: a PDCCH generation unit which includes the uplink allocation information relating to the uplink unit band only in some of the channel signals formed for each of the downlink unit bands; and a padding unit which adds zero information to the downlink allocation information only in the selected some channel signals having the bandwidth of the corresponding downlink unit band smaller than that of the uplink unit band until the downlink allocation information size becomes equal to the uplink allocation information size.

Abstract: A system for measuring the position of one or more object in an area of interest. The system has an ultra wideband position measurement system with a plurality of beacons which are each located in separate fixed positions with respect to the area of interest; and one or more portable tag which is attachable to the object and a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).

Abstract: Techniques for automatic tracking of user data for exercises are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of operating a wearable device may involve determining, based on output of one or more biometric sensors, that a user of the wearable device has started an exercise and identifying a type of the exercise that the user has started based on comparing the output of the one or more biometric sensors to defined sensor data for a plurality of exercise types. The method may further include adjusting a global positioning system (GPS) receiver in response to determining the start of the exercise and based on the type of the exercise.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides a method for navigating to dynamic destinations. The method includes associating a leader mobile device with a follower mobile device. The method also includes displaying, on the follower mobile device, a first path from a follower vehicle to a first location of a leader vehicle. The follower vehicle is associated with the follower mobile device. The leader vehicle is associated with the leader mobile device. The method further includes displaying, on the follower mobile device, a second path from the follower vehicle to a second location of the leader vehicle.

Abstract: A geo-localization device and methodology use a plurality of wireless localization technologies, predictive methods and filtering to deliver accurate and reliable 3-dimensional positioning data for static and moving objects both outdoor and indoor.

Abstract: A first processor derives a first arrival time to be taken for a vehicle and another vehicle travelling straight ahead to intersect at a point. A second processor derives a second arrival time to be taken for the vehicle and the other vehicle running on a straight line linking the vehicle and the other vehicle to encounter at a point. A third processor derives a first range of travelling directions the vehicle can take between the second arrival time and the first arrival time and derives a second range of travelling directions the other vehicle can take between the second arrival time and the first arrival time. A determiner determines relative relation between the vehicle and the other vehicle at a time of intersection between the vehicle and the other vehicle, based on difference between the first range and the second range.

Abstract: A method of utilizing location information to augment biometric screening. In some aspects, the method includes determining a mobile computing device's likely location, the mobile computing device associated with a user, and augmenting biometric analysis with the device's likely location. Augmenting biometric analysis with the device's likely location may involve increasing or decreasing a confidence level of the biometric analysis based on the device's likely location. The method may also include determining that the mobile computing device is not moving and entering into a waiting state until the mobile computing device is moving, and/or predicting the mobile computing device's likely location. The subject technology also encompasses mobile computing devices and/or systems programmed and/or configured to perform and/or facilitate the above methods.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing indoor location information are disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a signal reception unit, a global positioning system (GPS) data reception unit, a frame generation unit, a scheduling unit, and a signal transmission unit. The signal reception unit receives a lighting control frame from a lighting control device. The GPS data reception unit receives location data from GPS satellites. The frame generation unit generates a location data frame by extracting the location of an illumination light stored in a lighting arrangement storage unit, modifying the location data and adding a header to the modified location data. The scheduling unit schedules the lighting control frame or the location data frame. The signal transmission unit transfers the lighting control frame or the location data frame to the corresponding illumination light based on the results of the scheduling of the scheduling unit.

Abstract: The invention concerns an electronic device (10) for providing information (PUB_INFO, PERSON1_INFO) concerning one or more targets (PUB, PERSON1), relative to which target the device is to be aligned in a set manner, and in connection with which device are arranged—at least one source (GPS, BM, COMP, TS, MEM) of first information (X, Y, ALT, Odevice, IMSI_10.0), including at least a source of position and orientation information, in order to define the position of the device and the target, or for positioning the target and—aiming means (CAM, DISP) for aligning the target relative to the device in a set manner, and in connection with which device, second information relating to the target can be arranged, which second information is arranged, in connection with the application of the aiming means, to be brought to the attention of the user by means of the device. The aiming means consist camera and viewfinder means (CAM, DISP).

Abstract: A first processor derives a first arrival time to be taken for a vehicle and another vehicle travelling straight ahead to intersect at a point. A second processor derives a second arrival time to be taken for the vehicle and the other vehicle running on a straight line linking the vehicle and the other vehicle to encounter at a point. A third processor derives a first range of travelling directions the vehicle can take between the second arrival time and the first arrival time and derives a second range of travelling directions the other vehicle can take between the second arrival time and the first arrival time. A determiner determines relative relation between the vehicle and the other vehicle at a time of intersection between the vehicle and the other vehicle, based on difference between the first range and the second range.

Abstract: Techniques for supporting positioning for terminals in a wireless network are described. In an aspect, positioning may be supported by a location server that can reside in different entities. In one design, the location server may obtain positioning information (e.g., measurements) for a target device via a common positioning protocol. The location server may use the common positioning protocol regardless of where it resides and may communicate with other entities via this protocol. The location server may determine location information (e.g., a location estimate) for the target device based on the positioning information. In another aspect, positioning may be supported by transporting multiple positioning messages together. In yet another aspect, positioning may be supported by transporting a positioning message containing multiple parts defined by different organizations.

Abstract: A system for providing telematics to a vehicle is provided. The system includes an integrated communication device of the vehicle having a memory holding a list uniquely identifying at least one mobile communication device. The system includes a telematics component that is communicatively connected to the integrated communication device of the vehicle and has a data pump that sends out a request for information. An off-site telematics information provider receives a request for information from the telematics component utilizing a communications path between the data pump of the telematics component and the off-site telematics information provider. The at least one mobile communication device automatically receives a channeled response to the request for information from the off-site telematics information provider when connected to the integrated communication device.

Abstract: An example embodiment includes a method for initializing a navigation system. The method includes receiving inertial measurement data from an inertial measurement unit over time and storing the inertial measurement data in a buffer with an indication of a time of validity for the inertial measurement data. The method also includes receiving navigation data from an aiding source, the navigation data having a time of validity, and initializing a navigation solution with the navigation data. The method also includes summing inertial measurement data from the buffer to produce an inertial motion estimate for a time increment after the time of validity of the navigation data, applying at least one of coning or sculling compensation to the inertial motion estimate to produce a compensated inertial motion estimate, and propagating the navigation solution forward based on the compensated inertial motion estimate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing passive crowd-sourced alternate route recommendations are disclosed. In one embodiment, locations of users of a number of mobile location-aware devices are tracked over time. Upon receiving a request, users of mobile location-aware devices that have traveled from a desired start location to a desired stop location are identified. At least one of the different routes taken by one or more users from the desired start location to the desired stop location is provided to the requestor as at least one recommended alternate route.

Abstract: A route search device including a database in which map information and facility information are stored, a reference location information obtaining unit that obtains reference location information as location information of a given point from an outside of the route search device, a location information obtaining unit that obtains location information of a desired facility from the outside, a corresponding location information obtaining unit that obtains corresponding location information as location information of a point corresponding to the given point, from the database, a location correction factor calculating unit that calculates a location correction factor, a location correction factor storage unit that stores the location correction factor, a location information correcting unit that corrects the location information of the desired facility, using the location correction factor, and a route searching unit that makes a search for a route to the desired facility, based on the corrected location informa

Abstract: In a system and method for navigating a moving object according to signals from satellite, a moving object receives satellite navigation signals from a number of satellites. The moving object also receives moving base data from a moving base. The received moving base data includes satellite measurement data of the moving base. At the moving object a relative position vector of the moving object relative to the moving base is determined, based on the received moving base data and the received satellite navigation signals. The moving object sends a signal reporting information corresponding to the relative position vector.

Abstract: The invention discloses a mobile device for monitoring a vehicle path. The mobile device includes a setting module, a satellite-positioning module, a determination module, and an alarm module. The setting module is configured to set a preset route from a starting point to a destination. The satellite-positioning module is configured to receive a satellite-positioning signal. When the mobile device is located in a vehicle, the determination module is configured to determine whether the vehicle is driving along the preset route based on the satellite-positioning signal. When the vehicle deviates from the preset route for a default alarming time, the alarm module is configured to perform an alarm action.

Abstract: A first navigation device records first direction information as the first navigation device traverses a route from a first location to a second location, and transmits the first direction information to a second navigation device while the second navigation device is following the first navigation along the route. After recording the first direction information and while transmitting the first direction information, the first navigation device records second direction information as the first navigation device traverses the route from the second location to a third location. The first navigation device transmits the second direction information to the second navigation device. The first direction information and the second direction information include information that allows the second navigation device to follow the route traversed by the first navigation device.

Abstract: Methods and systems consistent with the present invention provide a host based positioning system. The host based positioning system includes a tracker hardware interface that connects to a dedicated hardware space vehicle tracker. The tracker hardware interface receives positioning information from the space vehicle tracker. The host based positioning system also includes a memory that includes a GPS library having a user interface, a tracker interface, and an operating system interface. A processor runs functions provided by the interfaces.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a location of an unloaded unit of agricultural product and locating a desired unit of agricultural product or identifying a candidate unit of agricultural product as a function of sensing system information indicating contact of the unit with the ground or other surface onto which the unit is unloaded, global positioning system or other location system information identifying the contact or related location, and heading information, which information can then be used to discern the unit from others at the location for desired loading.

Abstract: When a driver leaves a vehicle as indicated by a separation event such as the driver's portable wireless communication device (WCD) losing Bluetooth connectivity with the vehicle, the WCD uploads to a cloud server its GPS location before the driver has been able to walk away from the vehicle an appreciable distance. The location is recorded and the driver subsequently can use its WCD to communicate with the server to obtain map information showing the current location of the WCD and the location recorded at the separation event, so that the driver knows the location of her vehicle relative to her current location.

Abstract: Marking apparatus and methods to mark ground, pavement or other surfaces to provide a visual indication of a presence or an absence of an underground utility in a dig area. An example marking tool has a hand-held housing, a marking dispenser coupled to the housing to dispense one or more markers in the dig area, and a triggering system to trigger the marking dispenser so as to dispense the marker(s). An example marking tool also may include a logging system to receive data associated with a marking event initiated by the triggering system, time tag the data, and store the time-tagged data in data storage in the marking tool.

Abstract: Communications are established and conducted between a communication and jamming detection at a vehicle and a base station. At the communication and jamming detection device, a determination is made as to when jamming of the communications between the communication and jamming detection device and the base station is occurring. When jamming is determined to be occurring, at least one location determination signal is transmitted from the communication and jamming detection device to at least one external tracking device. At the at least one external location determination device, the at least one location determination signal is received from the communication and jamming detection device. The location of the communication and jamming detection device at the vehicle is determined from the at least one location determination signal.

Abstract: A system and method are provided to support accommodating safe integration of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUASs) into the National Airspace Structure in the United States. A specifically-tailored service is provided to address a change of paradigm from aircraft-based avionics/capabilities to a ground-based solution centered on the sUAS control station that is typically employed to manage an sUAS mission and/or flight. Appropriate software, server and system components are integrated into an interactive, easy-to-use, web-based tool that provides interested parties with real-time, graphical flight-following information to acquire position information regarding an sUAS platform from the control console for the sUAS platform. The acquired position information is forwarded to a separate server that can augment and provide graphical display of the sUAS intended route of flight (flight planned route).

Abstract: The described method and system provide for adaptable GPS navigation based on road and traffic conditions. A method includes: receiving input front a user designating a destination; determining a calculated route from a starting point to the destination; and presenting turn-by-turn (TBT) directions based on the route, wherein the presenting of the TBT directions includes presenting conditions information received from an external source. The conditions information can be used during route calculation and can be updated while the user is traveling on the calculated route.

Abstract: A communications method that gathers status information on a telematics-equipped vehicle before establishing a mobile-terminated data connection with that vehicle. In general, the communications method sends a status request message to a wireless carrier system that asks for certain status information on a particular telematics-equipped vehicle. After the wireless carrier system gathers the status information, it sends back a status response message. If the status response message indicates that the telematics-equipped vehicle is able to receive certain data-related services, then a mobile-terminated data connection is established and the services are provided. If the telematics-equipped vehicle is unable to receive the data-related services, then attempts are made to identify and resolve the problem.

Abstract: A vehicle antenna unit for participation in vehicle-to-surroundings communication in accordance with the DSRC or ITS-G5 standard having an adhoc network antenna for sending and receiving in the region of 5.9 GHz, having a satellite antenna for receiving satellite locating signals and having driver elements, which are set up to send, bit by bit, and/or to receive data with the adhoc network antenna and the satellite antenna, and having a computation unit for conditioning the data. In order to allow the vehicle to participate in the vehicle-to-surroundings communication, the computation unit is set up to evaluate the satellite locating signals and for the purpose of independent participation by the vehicle antenna unit in the vehicle-to-surroundings communication.

Abstract: One or more markers are dispensed on ground, pavement or other surface in a dig area to be excavated or disturbed during excavation activities, so as to provide a visual indication of a presence or an absence of one or more underground utilities in the dig area. One or more signals are wirelessly transmitted in response to the dispensing of the one or more markers, wherein the signal(s) represent(s) first data relating to a location at which the marker(s) is/are dispensed, and/or one or more characteristics of the dispensed marker(s).

Abstract: A system may enable vehicle operators to request information automatically along the route of travel by transmitting information requests, tied to the vehicle's current position, to a server. The server may store a plurality of informational files associated with particular global positioning system coordinates. Upon receipt of a request, the files associated with a particular position may be located and transmitted to the vehicle. The files may be stored as audio files so the user may listen to the files without being distracted while driving the vehicle.

Abstract: A system may enable vehicle operators to request information automatically along the route of travel by transmitting information requests, tied to the vehicle's current position, to a server. The server may store a plurality of informational files associated with particular global positioning system coordinates. Upon receipt of a request, the files associated with a particular position may be located and transmitted to the vehicle. The files may be stored as audio files so the user may listen to the files without being distracted while driving the vehicle.

Abstract: A system may enable vehicle operators to request information automatically along the route of travel by transmitting information requests, tied to the vehicle's current position, to a server. The server may store a plurality of informational files associated with particular global positioning system coordinates. Upon receipt of a request, the files associated with a particular position may be located and transmitted to the vehicle. The files may be stored as audio files so the user may listen to the files without being distracted while driving the vehicle.