Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods for dynamically controlling requestor device queues by monitoring and utilizing the throughput rate of matched provider devices and requestor devices. In some embodiments, the disclosed systems determine throughput rate of matched provider devices and requestor devices in real-time and/or predicts throughput rate utilizing historical features of a particular location. The disclosed systems can generate and provide queue request notifications to requestor devices based on a throughput rate at the location. Specifically, the disclosed systems can monitor a current queue status over time, compare the queue status to a queue threshold, and dynamically generate queue request notifications that reflects throughput-based queue modifiers as the current queue status approaches the queue threshold.

Abstract: A method and system to verify carpool occupancy compliance for access to High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, High Occupancy or Toll (HOT) lanes, or other vehicle-occupancy contingent rewards. Software and hardware devices are used with radio-frequency transmitter modules to capture one or more photo images of vehicle occupants and to perform boxed headcounts of humans in any given photo frame. Biometric signature detection is used to confirm the boxed headcounts and a realness algorithm to further confirm the genuineness of any human image. Occupancy compliance can be communicated directly to an appropriate regulatory body.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods and apparatuses for vehicle passing control on a toll road. In an implementation, a method performed by a roadside apparatus comprises: sending, to a vehicle at a first power, a payment inquiry message for requesting payment voucher information of the vehicle that has completed a payment of a toll for passing through a gate without actually passing through the gate, wherein the first power is less than a second power at which a payment interaction message is sent for collecting the toll from the vehicle, receive, from the vehicle, a payment response message corresponding to the payment inquiry message, wherein the payment response message comprises the payment voucher information, and generate, based on the payment response message, a passing control signal for controlling the gate to release the vehicle.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a system for allocating a moving object for a fleet system may be provided. The fleet system has a fleet spot divided into a multiplicity of zones provided as accommodating space of a moving object. The method includes: receiving, in a server, a use request of the moving object from a user device; transmitting, in the server, an available moving object list including at least one zone and an available moving object of the zone in compliance with the use request to the user device; receiving, in the server, reservation information based on a moving object that the user device selects in the available moving object list; and allocating the moving object to the user device based on the reservation information.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to automating building of a software solution for a specific intention that is cooperatively performed by a plurality of computing entities. A broadcasting computing entity broadcasts the specific intention, which includes announcing performance capability of a functional operation by the broadcasting computing entity over a network. One or more listening computing entities listening to such a broadcast then transmit a response to the broadcast. The response includes a subscription to an output of the functional operation. The broadcasting computing entity generates the output of the functional operation and provides the output generated to the one or more listening computing entities. In this way, the broadcasting computing entity advertises services that the broadcasting computing entity can provide, and the listening computing entities can avail themselves of services needed, all in an automated fashion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods for detecting a potential (or active) shared transportation request from a new requestor's device and an ongoing (or otherwise active) transportation for an existing requestor by a vehicle and then extemporaneously generating an ephemeral-transportation option for display on the new requestor's device to share the ongoing transportation by the vehicle. For example, the disclosed systems can detect a pickup location and a drop-off location associated with a new requestor and one or more active transportations that correlate with the detected locations. Based on the detected pickup and drop-off locations, the disclosed systems match the new requestor with the active transportation by the vehicle for the existing requestor.

Abstract: A navigation device for a motor vehicle is configured to determine that a valet parking service is available at a destination of a route of the motor vehicle. The device is further configured, in response to the determination, to bring about sending of a digital key for an access system of the motor vehicle to the valet parking service, in particular to a mobile electronic device of the valet parking service.

Abstract: The described technology is generally directed towards combining user identity information, corresponding to user profile data, with vehicle information, such as for use by a traffic zone management system that charges a fee for vehicle usage in a traffic zone. A user device, such as a mobile communications device, can be coupled to vehicle information such as via a transponder that is detected by roadside units, or by uploading the combined information to a wireless communications system. Based on the combination of information, different billing rates or the like can be applied to different users and vehicle types. The technology can work with various communication systems, including roadside units and wireless communication networks.

Abstract: A system and method to manage a parking area. The system may include one or more tags; a license plate reader configured to read license plates; and a tag reader configured to, in response to a license plate read by the license plate reader, read the tag and determine whether the read license plate belongs to an authorized or unauthorized vehicle.

Abstract: A computerized vehicle management system, comprising a non-transitory memory; and one or more processors coupled to the non-transitory memory and configured to execute instructions to perform operations comprising capturing, using one or more cameras at a parking lot, first image data associated with a vehicle; capturing, using the one or more cameras at the parking lot, second image data associated with the parking lot; providing the image data associated with the parking lot to a computer vision machine learning model to determine a condition of the parking lot indicating at least dimensions of one or more available parking spaces; determining the condition of the parking lot based on a first output of the computer vision machine learning model.

Abstract: In some implementations, a method for providing a decentralized parking fulfillment service may include executing, by a first processor of a connected computing device, a first artificial intelligence network. In addition, the decentralized parking fulfillment service may include executing, by a second processor of a connected vehicle, a second artificial intelligence network. The decentralized parking fulfillment service may include providing the decentralized parking fulfillment service including solving, by the first artificial intelligence network and the second artificial intelligence network, a function that determines a parking space for the connected vehicle. In some implementations, a decentralized parking fulfillment system for providing the decentralized parking fulfillment system includes a parking lot agent stored in a first non-transitory memory of the connected computing device and a vehicle parking agent stored in a second non-transitory memory of the connected vehicle.

Abstract: An embodiment intrusion detection system for detecting intrusions in an in-vehicle network includes a message queue module configured to store network messages collected from the in-vehicle network in a message queue, a memory configured to securely store a ruleset comprising a set of detection rules used in a plurality of detection techniques, a rule engine configured to apply the plurality of detection techniques to the collected network messages to detect security events and configured to determine a severity score and a reliability score for each detected security event, and an interface manager configured to transmit detection reports to a remote backend server in response to detection of the security events.

Abstract: A parking system for a vehicle including a braking system, including one or more cameras capturing image data representative of an environment surrounding the vehicle, and a display located within an interior cabin of the vehicle. The display shows image data representative of the environment surrounding the vehicle. The parking system also includes one or more controllers in electronic communication with the one or more cameras and the display. The one or more controllers execute instructions to determine the user is about to execute a parking maneuver based on the image data collected by the one or more cameras. In response to determining the user is about to execute the parking maneuver, the one or more controllers instruct the display to show the image data representative of the environment surrounding the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for efficiently and automatically requesting waste collection services through the use of mobile communication devices is disclosed. The method utilizes a fill-level sensor or fill-level sensors attached to dumpsters of various sizes. The fill-level sensor is configured to monitor a dumpster's capacity in terms of waste volume. Whenever the volume reaches a predetermined fill-level set by the generator, an automatic collection request is sent out to at least one hauler capable of carrying out the collection.

Abstract: Techniques for automated cargo selection in a transport system are provided. In some embodiments, a method comprises: receiving a list of materials to be received by a depot from a plurality of sources within a predetermined period of time; receiving a specification of materials to be received by a facility from the depot within the predetermined period of time; and generating a cargo plan based on the list and the specification, the cargo plan indicating quantities of each material of a plurality of materials to be loaded onto a transport within the predetermined period of time. The method may further comprise: moving a first material of the plurality of materials from a vehicle to the transport based on the cargo plan during the predetermined period of time; and initiating launch of the transport.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to automating building of a software solution that is cooperatively performed. A broadcasting computing entity selects a functional operation from a set of one or more functional operations associated with the software solution and then broadcasts a request to perform the functional operation selected. Each of a plurality of listening computing entities connected to the network receives the request to perform the functional operation and determines capability of performing the functional operation. A capable one of the plurality of listening computing entities that determines itself capable of performing the functional operation transmits a response to the request received indicating capability of performing the functional operation and performs the functional operation, thereby generating the output of the functional operation, which is transmitted to the broadcasting computing entity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for managing traffic rules. In one embodiment, a method of managing traffic rules can comprise generating or updating a semantic map layer based in part on positioning data obtained from one or more edge devices and videos captured by the one or more edge devices. The method can also comprise generating or updating a traffic enforcement layer on top of the semantic map layer. A plurality of traffic rules can be saved as part of the traffic enforcement layer. The method can further comprise generating or updating a traffic insight layer based in part on traffic violations or traffic conditions determined by the one or more edge devices or the server. The traffic insight layer can adjust or provide a suggestion to adjust at least one of the traffic rules based on an impact analysis conducted by the traffic insight layer concerning the traffic rule.

Abstract: A payment interface display method and apparatus and an electronic device are provided. The payment interface display method includes: receiving a first input; displaying a first interface in response to the first input, where the first interface includes at least one payment control, and each payment control is associated with a payment function interface; receiving a second input for a target payment control, where the target payment control is a payment control of the at least one payment control; and displaying, in response to the second input, the target payment function interface associated with the target payment control.

Abstract: A system and method for vehicle sharing include a vehicle having sensors, a vehicle computing system (VCS) including a processor and a memory communicating with the sensor and programmed to store sensor data associated with a vehicle sharing trip, and a human-machine interface (HMI) communicating with the VCS and displaying a vehicle sharing trip cost using the sensor data associated with vehicle and/or vehicle component wear and tear incurred during the trip, trip cost savings based on the pricing method, and presenting related coupons. Vehicle sharing cost may be determined for a vehicle use, driver, route, road conditions, parking behavior, weather, etc. based on data from vehicle sensors and external sensors to detect ambient and operating conditions. Sensor data may be communicated to cloud-based networks for processing, analysis, and cost determination using models associating sensor data with component wear, driver's characteristics, historical behavior, and related maintenance and repair cost.

Abstract: A parking enforcement system can include a weather resistant housing, a processor disposed inside of the housing, a memory disposed inside of the housing and coupled to the processor, a network interface disposed in the housing and coupled to the processor, a first camera disposed in the housing and facing outward towards a first parking space. The processor can be configured to recognize when a vehicle first occupies the first parking space and determine a classification for the vehicle.

Abstract: A road usage charge system uses a proprietary blockchain to conduct transactions for road usage fees. While driving, a mobile device or equivalent tracks the vehicle location, speed, time of day, day of week, and any other parameter that may be used to modify a base road use fee are tracked and applied to conditional modifiers of the smart contract to create a new transaction block. As a result, the tedious reconciliation process normally associated with vehicular payments can be avoided.

Abstract: Systems and methods of operating smart notifications are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes receiving, at a first time, a first request to transmit a first electronic message to a pilot account associated with an electronic device, and queuing the first electronic message without notification to the electronic device. The method also includes receiving, at a second time, a second request to transmit a second electronic message to the electronic device, and queuing the second electronic message without notification to the electronic device. The method further includes in response to identifying an end of the restricted period, transmitting, at a third time after the end of the restricted period, a third electronic message to the pilot account associated with electronic device, the third electronic message comprising an updated flight event in accordance with a first flight event and a second flight event.

Abstract: An approach is provided for determining a vehicle parking event and respective characteristics using sensor data. The approach, for example, involves receiving sensor data from at least one sensor associated with a mobile device in a vehicle. The approach also involves processing the sensor data to determine a sequence of semantic events. The semantic events respectively indicate a maneuver performed by the vehicle. The approach further involves processing the sensor data to determine a distance estimation over which at least one of the semantic events is performed. The approach further involves detecting a parking event of the vehicle, a characterization of the parking event, or a combination thereof based on the sequence of semantic events and the distance estimation. The approach further involves providing the parking event, the characterization of the parking event, or a combination thereof as an output.

Abstract: A vehicular parking system includes vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication system disposed at a first vehicle. The vehicular parking system, as the first vehicle navigates a parking facility in search of an available parking space, receives a parking space availability communication via the V2V communication system. The parking space availability communication originates from a second vehicle that is also navigating the parking facility. The parking space availability communication indicates multiple available parking spaces within the parking facility and the multiple available parking spaces are determined by the second vehicle as the second vehicle navigates the parking facility and passes available parking spaces. The vehicular parking system, responsive to receiving the parking space availability communication, reserves one of the multiple available parking spaces of the parking space availability communication for the first vehicle.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and techniques for implementing a third-party item tracking and payment system that enables a user to walk out without a manual checkout process. The techniques include receiving user identifying information associated with a payment account and conveying an identifier of the account to a management system of the retailer. Items, as selected by the user, are added to a virtual cart that is checked out automatically when the user exits the store and the third party system communicates the cart contents to the retailer for cost calculation and then instructs payment using the stored payment information without disrupting existing inventory and account management systems.

Abstract: A system for a user to submit complying documents in response to traffic and vehicle citations wherein the user's documents are submitted via a global computerized network. The system employs a server, web application, or smart phone application to store the submitted information into a database. The system has verification means to ensure that the images, documents, and biometrics are acceptable, matches the agency database, and the information on the documents a user submits matches the information the agency has on record for the corresponding user. The system then displays a message for the user to take the next steps. The system then verifies that a user has provided payment and is able to generate emails to the users prompting them to undertake different actions and saves copies of correspondence sent to and by the user.

Abstract: An information processing device comprises a controller configured to detect, in relation to an area associated with a predetermined facility, entry or exit of a predetermined vehicle, transmit, to a facility device corresponding to the facility, in a case where the vehicle enters the area, an electronic key for enabling movement of the vehicle, and invalidate the electronic key transmitted to the facility device in a case where the vehicle exits the area.

Abstract: A system may include a processor. The processor may perform operations including receiving multiple light patterns from multiple wireless devices. The operations may also include determining a location for each of the multiple wireless devices based at least in part on the multiple light patterns. Moreover, the operations may include pairing a first wireless device of the multiple wireless devices to the processor based at least in part on the location for each of the multiple wireless devices.

Abstract: A control device includes circuitry configured to: detect a first parking candidate position based on external environment recognition data of a moving body and a second parking candidate position registered in advance by a user of the moving body; cause a display device to display detected parking candidate positions; receive, from a user of the moving body, selection of a target parking position from among the displayed parking candidate positions; and park the moving body at the selected target parking position. The circuitry causes to display the second parking candidate position preferentially over the first parking candidate position, when the first parking candidate position and the second parking candidate position are detected and the first parking candidate position and the second parking candidate position overlap each other.

Abstract: Enabling the exchange of connection parameters where a user equipment (UE) lacks a secret shared with the network (e.g. a server), such as key materials, and lacks a valid certificate. In some embodiments, the connection parameters may be exchanged via EAP messages. In certain aspects, and particularly with respect to emergency attach, a simplified protocol is used with limited overhead because the UE does not attempt to authenticate the network, and the network does not attempt to authenticate the UE.

Abstract: An enhanced validation mode for a vehicle is provided. Presence of a primary access device is identified, using a radio frequency (RF) transceiver of the vehicle. Responsive to the vehicle being in the enhanced validation mode, aspects of a secondary access device are validated with an access list descriptive of which secondary access devices are allowable for use in confirming a user is authorized, in addition to utilizing the primary access device to validate access to the vehicle, the secondary access device being a physical credential issued to a user to grant the user access to a physical location. Responsive to the vehicle not being in the enhanced validation mode, the primary access device but not the secondary access device are utilized to validate access to the vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and an Internet of Things system for determining traffic time in a smart city. The method may include: obtaining traffic data information transmitted by the sensor network platform based on at least one object platform, wherein the traffic data information includes itinerary information of a user, vehicle information of a preset route, and channel information of a preset channel; determining a passing time of the preset channel in the preset route from a current location to a target location through processing the traffic data information based on a time prediction model, wherein the time prediction model includes a first embedding layer, a traffic flow distribution layer, a second embedding layer, a queuing distribution layer, and a channel passing time output layer, and the time prediction model is a machine learning model.

Abstract: A method for managing parking spaces for vehicles, which spaces are located in a geographical area and are associated with a controller, configured to allocate one or more parking characteristics to said spaces, the method including collection and storage of historical navigation data of identified vehicles and/or of identified drivers, statistical analysis of said stored data to predict the use of the spaces by the identified vehicles and/or the identified drivers, and modification of one or more parking characteristics allocated by the controller according to predicted space use.

Abstract: A method for managing curbside use by connected and/or autonomous vehicles that includes executing instructions of one or more computing devices having a processor that integrates at least a navigation component, an asset verification component, and a curbside management component, that generate recommended curbside access destinations for a vehicle associated with the customer and one of which is selected as the final curbside destination for the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for malicious request detection in automated resource dispatch are described herein. A request for a resource may be received from a user device. A location may be obtained for delivery of the resource. Sensor data may be retrieved for the location. The sensor data and user profile data may be evaluated to determine if the request is malicious. A disincentivizing message may be generated based on the determination that the request is malicious. In response to receipt of a response to the disincentivizing message, a resource may be dispatched to the location.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the detection of dangerous dielectric materials (explosives) and dangerous non-explosive and/or prohibited items. The detection is based on a broad bandwidth nonlinear radar system, driven by a highly stable optical frequency comb. The disclosed approach allows for the spatial resolution of the interrogated object in complex settings. Detection of dangerous materials and non-explosive chemical prohibited items is disclosed. The chemicals can be identified under clothing, within boxes, or other dielectric enclosures.

Abstract: A parking enforcement system can include a weather resistant housing, a processor disposed inside of the housing, a memory disposed inside of the housing and coupled to the processor, a network interface disposed in the housing and coupled to the processor, a first camera disposed in the housing and facing outward towards a first parking space. The processor can be configured to recognize when a vehicle first occupies the first parking space and determine a classification for the vehicle.

Abstract: Implementations of various methods and systems to transform parking units with two waypoints or a destination waypoint or a series sequence of waypoints into objects which have associated price—time priority queues for transformed parking units. The present disclosed invention relates to combining the concepts of objected oriented programming, market price queues, parking, navigation systems and social networking and parking transportation as a fungible asset class or parking linked to parking transportation as an open market.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for providing state information of a taxi service order and a storage medium. The method includes in a case that an electronic device is in a screen-locked state, detecting that the state information corresponding to the taxi service order changes, and acquiring changed state information of the taxi service order and generating voice information corresponding to the changed state information, and broadcasting the voice information through voice.

Abstract: A streetlight situational awareness system (SSAS) includes streetlight modules integrated into streetlights. Each module includes a camera configured to detect objects within a predetermined zone along a road. The awareness module includes a lamp array configured to illuminate an area around the streetlight. The system includes a communication network configured to share data about objects within the zone with nearby vehicles and/or neighboring streetlight modules.

Abstract: In a robot control system, a storage unit stores a plurality of programs corresponding to tasks for a robot to perform. A reception unit receives selections made by a user, which designate a task for the robot to perform and attribute information related to a program causing the robot to perform the task among the plurality of programs. An acquisition unit acquires the program for performing the task among the plurality of programs from the storage unit based on the task and the attribute information. A robot control unit controls the robot in accordance with the acquired program.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a controller that acquires, from vehicle dispatch centers that each manage an operation plan for a specific area, the operation plan for each area, determines, based on the acquired operation plans, whether a period of time exists, in non-adjacent first and second areas, during which there is a surplus of vehicles in the first area and a shortage of vehicles in the second area, and generates, when the period of time is determined to exist, a vehicle movement plan such that a surplus vehicle in the first area is lent to a vehicle dispatch center that manages an operation plan for an area between the first and second areas, and a vehicle dispatch center in the second area borrows a vehicle from the vehicle dispatch center that manages the operation plan for the area between the first and second areas.

Abstract: Systems and methods that automatically process returns or exchanges. Upon receipt of product return requests, the system obtains information about the products and customers to facilitate the returns, aggregates multiple return requests and carries out optimization processing to generate optimized routes for product pickups. Logistic partners evaluate the routes for acceptance. Once accepted, a driver proceeds to a product pickup location and conducts an inspection of the products, which includes photographing the products and placing the products in special uniquely identified containers. The picked-up products are transported to a designated drop-off location, and a second inspection of the products is carried out. Upon successful inspection, retailers are informed of the inspection results and proceed to initiate a refund or product exchange. Refunds or exchanges may be initiated after the first inspection. Other features and functions are employed in various embodiments.

Abstract: An RFID transponder including a Bluetooth® compatible transceiver is described as a (BLEET). The Bluetooth® compatible transceiver may be configured to set data that is transmitted via one or more RFID transceivers in the transponder and to return data received by the RFID transceiver(s) to a client application running, for example, on a user's smart phone. The BLEET may be used for electronic vehicle tracking or tolling. Vehicle occupancy data may be set by the user with the client application via a Bluetooth® connection in connection with high occupancy vehicle tolling and express lane incentive programs.

Abstract: In some implementations, a system may receive, from an analysis system, a data stream associated with monitoring an environment. The system may process, using a first model, the data stream to detect an object associated with a service provided by an application. The system may analyze a monitoring configuration of the analysis system. The system may determine, based on processing the data stream, service data associated with providing the service in association with the object. The system may configure, based on the monitoring configuration, an edge device to access the data stream and host a second model to process the service data according to the data stream. The system may receive, from the edge device, a service output associated with providing the service in association with the object. The system may perform an action associated with the service output and the object.

Abstract: A system for provisioning a device is provided. The system includes a computer device. The computer device is programmed to receive, from a user equipment, a connection request via a layer two connection. The computer device is also programmed to accept the connection request. The computer device is further programmed to receive, from the user equipment, a certificate request via the layer two connection. Additionally, the computer device is programmed to determine a destination for the certificate request, and to route the certificate request to the destination.

Abstract: Various arrangements of location-based in-vehicle restaurant menu systems are presented. In some embodiments, a location sensor that determines a global location of a vehicle is present. An in-vehicle display incorporated as part of the vehicle may be present. A location of the vehicle may be determined to correspond to a location-specific menu based on data received from the location sensor. A location-specific menu may be retrieved for the available restaurant location in response to determining the location of the vehicle. The location-specific menu may be output for presentation to the in-vehicle display, allowing a user to decide on his order before approaching an intercom system.

Abstract: A managing apparatus provides self-driving of a vehicle, which allows the vehicle to enter a parking space out of a plurality of parking spaces from an outside of a parking lot including the plurality of parking spaces, and which allows the vehicle to leave the parking lot for a predetermined place in the outside. The managing apparatus is provided with: a wait time setting device configured to set a maximum wait time of the vehicle in the predetermined place; and a controller configured to set a driving route for returning the vehicle to the parking lot from the predetermined place on condition that the maximum wait time elapses from an arrival of the vehicle in the predetermined place, and configured to provide the self-driving of the vehicle along the driving route.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems and methods for coordinating, arranging and/or managing transportation. These systems and methods can be used and applied in a variety of settings and industries, including healthcare, travel, hospitality, event, dining and entertainment, and others.

Abstract: A method and device for scheduling automated guided vehicles. One method includes acquiring, based on a task for scheduling automated guided vehicles, information of a set of temporary parking points and information of automated guided vehicles; calculating, based on the information of the set of temporary parking points and the information of automated guided vehicles, the number of missing vehicles at each temporary parking point in the set of temporary parking point; selecting, based on the number of missing vehicles, a target temporary parking point from the set of temporary parking points, and scheduling the automated guided vehicles to be scheduled to the target temporary parking point.