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20080201024 | Apparatus for airfield management - A system for supervising the landing of an aircraft by a supervisor in a control station, each of the aircraft being incapable of being controlled by any personnel onboard, the system comprises a control station and onboard aircraft control apparatus. The station includes an input device, responsive to the supervisor, for producing a control signal for controlling the landing of the aircraft; and a transmitting device, coupled to the input device, for communication with the aircraft. The aircraft apparatus includes a receiving device for communication with the station; a logic device, coupled to the receiving device, for controlling the aircraft which is programmed to pilot the aircraft to the vicinity of the airfield. The control signal is selected by the supervisor, based on the supervisor's observations of the aircraft and is transmitted to the logic device; in response thereto, the logic device controls the aircraft. | 08-21-2008 |
20080208395 | Remote Control Machine With Partial Or Total Autonomous Control - A system for controlling a tool carrier and work tool from either a first remote control or a second remote control. The first remote control and the second remote control both transmit respective first and second control signals to a controller system supported on the tool carrier. The controller system is programmed to select either the first control signal or the second control signal to control operation of the tool carrier. The system may include programming to allow autonomous movement of the tool carrier between a first work zone and a second work zone. Further, the controller system may be programmed to avoid obstacles within its path and to reroute its path between the first work zone and the second work zone to avoid such obstacles. | 08-28-2008 |
20080221742 | MULTI-RANGE REMOTE TRANSMITTER FOR A VEHICLE - A remote transmitter, including: an input unit configured to receive programming inputs and function inputs, wherein the programming inputs identify a first function to be transmitted in a first range of the transmitter when a first input of the input unit is selected and a second function to be transmitted in a second range of the transmitter when a second input of the input unit is selected, wherein the function inputs select the first input and the second input; a processor configured to output a first signal along a first path and a second signal along a second path in response to the first and second function inputs, respectively, wherein the first signal corresponds to the first function and the second signal corresponds to the second function; and an output configured to transmit the first signal in the first range and the second signal in the second range, wherein the first range is smaller than the second range. | 09-11-2008 |
20080221743 | Onboard Starter-Interrupt Device Incorporating Wireless Personal Area Network - An onboard starter-interrupt device uses a Personal Area Network (PAN) to facilitate communication between a wireless device (such as a cellular telephone or personal digital assistant (PDA)) and the onboard device (also referred to interchangeably as a vehicle control device or a payment enforcement device) installed on a vehicle. The PAN can be implemented using, for example, the well-known Bluetooth protocol. The use of a PAN avoids the need for a visible keypad or other input device installed in the vehicle. The interface with the PAN also facilitates direct communication (including voice communication) using an existing cell phone. The interface with the PAN further allows a user or administrator to configure the operation of the onboard device using input/output components of the wireless device. | 09-11-2008 |
20080221744 | Process And Apparatus For Autonomous Control Of A Motor Vehicle - Autonomous control of steering, speed, forward and reverse movement of a motor vehicle is provided by transmitting a signal from a transmitter carried by an ambulatory user, receiving the signal with three signal-receiving antennae on the motor vehicle, generating first, second and third sub-signals with a three-channel receiver connected to the three antennae, generating sum and difference outputs with the first and second sub-signals, affecting the steering with the difference output, affecting the speed, forward and reverse control with the sum output, generating a distance-to-user output from the third sub-signal, and limiting the proximity of the motor vehicle to the user with the distance-to-user output. | 09-11-2008 |
20080234878 | Control, monitoring and/or security apparatus and method
- A control apparatus and method, including a first control device, located at a vehicle or premises, capable of controlling one or more of a plurality of at least one of a respective system, equipment system, component, device, equipment, and appliance, of a respective vehicle or premises, with a first signal. The first control device generates and/or transmits the first signal in response to a second signal generated by and/or transmitted from a second control device located remote from the vehicle. The second signal is automatically received by the first control device. The second control device generates and/or transmits the second signal in response to a third signal generated by and/or transmitted from a third control device located remote from the vehicle and the second control device. The third signal is automatically received by the second control device. | 09-25-2008 |
20080255711 | Systems and methods for detecting and managing the unauthorized use of a unmanned aircraft - A method is disclosed for policing and managing the operation of a flying, unmanned aircraft in the event of usurpation of control of, malfunction of, or ill-intentioned use of, this aircraft. The method includes the steps of: | 10-16-2008 |
20080255712 | System for customizing responsiveness of a machine - A control system for customizing a relationship between an operator input at an input controller and a corresponding response of a work machine is disclosed. The control system includes an input controller operable to receive an operator input and generate a corresponding control signal. The control system also includes a hand-held programmable device having parameters stored therein. The parameters are adjustable to control responsiveness of a component of the work machine over a range of inputs at the input controller. The hand-held programmable device is operable to adjust the parameters in response to an input from an operator. A control module is disposed on the work machine and is operable to receive signals from the hand-held programmable device. The signals are representative of a desired relationship between an operator input to the input controller and a corresponding response of the work machine. The control module is also operable to receive the control signal from the input controller and process the control signal based on the signals from the hand-held programmable device. | 10-16-2008 |
20080262662 | Remote engine control system - In a remote engine control system, a relay device receives a vehicle equipment control request containing first identification information, updates the first identification information to second identification information, and transmits the updated vehicle equipment control request to an in-vehicle device. | 10-23-2008 |
20080269960 | Method for Transporting Goods and Installation for Carrying Out Said Method - The invention relates to a method for transporting goods ( | 10-30-2008 |
20080269961 | VEHICULAR AUDIO/VISUAL DEVICE, VEHICULAR AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM, DEVICE IDENTIFICATION METHOD, PROGRAM, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A vehicular AV device includes a communication unit preferentially wirelessly communicating with a portable media output device identified according to initially recorded device identification information; a registration unit storing in a user information storage unit user identification information of a user acquired from a user identification unit identifying the user riding in a vehicle and the device identification information acquired by the communication unit in association with each other; a device identification unit reading from the user information storage unit the device identification information associated with the user identification information of the user riding in the vehicle when the user rides in the vehicle; and an identification information notification unit notifying the communication unit of the device identification information. The communication unit communicates with the portable media output device of the notified device identification information even if the notified device identification information is not initially recorded. | 10-30-2008 |
20080288129 | Vehicle Control System - An electronic control system comprises a remote control radio transmitter (RCRT) and/or an auxiliary wired control (AWC) configured to transmit an operational control signal. A CANbus radio receiver (CRR) is in electronic communication with the RCRT and/or AWC. A programmable logic control system (PLC) is in electronic communication with the CRR via a CANbus connection. A control device is in electronic communication with the PLC to carry out the operational control signal. | 11-20-2008 |
20080294302 | RECORDING AND REPORTING OF DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS USING WIRELESS MOBILE DEVICE - A system and method for monitoring a vehicle uses a wireless mobile device. The wireless mobile device, such as a cell phone, smart phone, PDA, etc., includes some of the hardware that could be utilized to monitor and analyze data and transmit the data (or summaries, statistics or analyses of the data) to a central server. This can greatly reduce the overall cost of the system. The data can be used to determine an insurance rate or as a speed probe for creating traffic maps, for example. | 11-27-2008 |
20080300734 | Control system - A control system comprises: a plurality of input devices; a plurality of remote output devices; a plurality of dedicated connections and a digital data network interconnecting the plurality of input devices and the plurality of remote output devices. Each one of the plurality of output devices is connected to one of the plurality of input devices by an associated one of the plurality of dedicated connections. Each output device is operable to detect an addressing error in the digital network by comparing a value of a parameter received via its dedicated connection with the value of the same parameter received via the digital data network. Each output device is operable to use a network address dependent upon a value received via its dedicated connection. | 12-04-2008 |
20080312775 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE CODE FOR OPTIMIZING SPEED REGULATION OF A REMOTELY CONTROLLED POWERED SYSTEM - A system for operating a remotely controlled powered system, the system including a feedfoward gains element configured to provide information to the remotely controlled powered system to establish a velocity, and a feedback gains element configured to provide information from the remotely controlled powered system to the feedforward gains element. A method and a computer software code are further disclosed for operating the remotely controlled powered system. | 12-18-2008 |
20090018712 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY MONITORING AND CONTROLLING A VEHICLE VIA A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT - A method and system for remotely monitoring and controlling a vehicle comprises a remote user interface for establishing a first model of a work area representative of the real world or an environment around the vehicle. Sensors collect data on a second model of the work area. Each of the sensors is associated with the vehicle. An evaluator determines a material discrepancy between the first model and the second model. A transmitter transmits the material discrepancy to a user remotely separated from the vehicle. A display module displays data from at least one of the first model, the second model and the material discrepancy to a user for resolution or classification of the discrepancy. | 01-15-2009 |
20090030562 | Modular Robotic Crawler - A modular robotic crawler can be formed by intercoupling a selected plurality of segment modules from a preexisting collection of differing compatible segment modules. The segment modules can have at least one intercoupleable interface. The selection can be based on a planned operational scenario of functions to be performed. | 01-29-2009 |
20090037032 | METHOD AND A SET OF MEANS FOR PILOTING AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a method and a set of means for piloting an aircraft used, first of all, for detecting emergency situations and for removing the consequences thereof, which make it possible perform all possible control modes for piloting the same aircraft in the form of an aircraft hand-flown by a pilot with the aid of flight control means, an aircraft remotely flown by instructions of a control station technical means and an independent automated aircraft flown by instructions of the aircraft equipment. In order to carry out the remote, automatic and independent control of the aircraft, the power drive units of control equipment, a system for the switch-on and off thereof and technical supporting means are provided on the aircraft board and on the control station. | 02-05-2009 |
20090037033 | Autonomous Behaviors for a Remote Vehicle - A system for allowing an operator to switch between remote vehicle tele-operation and one or more remote vehicle autonomous behaviors. The system comprises: an operator control unit receiving input from the operator including instructions for the remote vehicle to execute an autonomous behavior; a control system on the remote vehicle for receiving the instruction to execute an autonomous behavior from the operator control unit; and a GPS receiver, an inertial measurement unit, and a navigation CPU on the remote vehicle. Upon receiving the instruction to execute an autonomous behavior, the remote vehicle executes that autonomous behavior using input from the GPS receiver, the inertial measurement unit (IMU), and the navigation CPU. | 02-05-2009 |
20090062971 | Method and System for GPS Based Navigation and Hazard Avoidance in a Mining Environment - A system and method for GPS based navigation and hazard avoidance in a mining environment are described. The system includes a central application that has a dynamic roadmap definition module adapted to at least allow a user to arbitrarily define features in a geographical information systems database and import overhead imaging data corresponding to a geographical area in which said features are defined. The central application includes a remote position and attitude reception module adapted to at least receive data concerning the position of at least one remote vehicle, a transceiver module adapted for exchanging data with at least one remote vehicle; and a logging and tracking module adapted for at least logging said position of at least one remote vehicle over time. The system also has a remote application; and a communications link adapted for exchanging data between the central application and the remote application. | 03-05-2009 |
20090069954 | CONTROL AND SYSTEM NOTIFICATIONS USING REMOTE ACCESS - The present system provides a method to allow vehicle users to locate, monitor, and control their vehicle and receive notifications of constraint violations by using a hand-held device and/or internet web browser. Such constraints may be customized by vehicle or group of vehicles, over the air or by a user using a host. In the case of constraint notifications, the vehicle device receives and processes vehicle data and constraint data and sends this information to the host. In the case of vehicle location, monitoring and/or control, the host receives the solicitation and sends an instruction to the vehicle device, the vehicle device will receive and process the instruction and interact with the vehicle accordingly. | 03-12-2009 |
20090069955 | Remote control method for a motion heading by referring to a relative angle between a receiving end and a transmission end - A method to control a motion heading at a receiving end by referring to a relative angle between the receiving end and a transmission end includes the following steps: Step A: solving a command angle, α, between an original heading and a user inputted direction of transmission end; Step B: having a signal-receiving unit at the receiving end to pick up signals sent from the transmission end; Step C: determining a signal source orientation according to strength of the signals received by the signal-receiving unit which comprises multiple sensors or a position sensitive device arranged in a form to pick up the signals from the transmission end; Step D: solving a relative angle, β, between the signal source orientation and an original motion heading of the receiving end; and Step E: solving a new motion heading according to the angles α and β. | 03-12-2009 |
20090069956 | Central control system of wireless remote-control model - A central control system of a wireless remote-control model is capable of controlling a flight safety and effectively according to an operation control instruction signal data or a detector detection data instead of a single control value. Information such as the control, movement and abnormal detection of an electronic control machine installed on the wireless remote-control model are managed, determined and controlled jointly, so as to improve the safety and operability of the wireless remote-control model. | 03-12-2009 |
20090076664 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A PALLET TRUCK - A control system for controlling motion of a pallet truck vehicle includes three modes of operation for controlling coasting of the vehicle. In a first, constant pressure mode, the vehicle coasts for as long as an activation button is depressed. In a second, time controlled mode, the vehicle coasts for a predetermined period of time. In the third, distance controlled mode, the vehicle coasts for a predetermined distance. Each of these functions can be activated from a remote location using a remote activation device. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076665 | Method and System to Control Operation of a Device Using an Integrated Simulation with a Time Shift Option - A method to control a device may include forming an integrated simulation model of an actual environment in which the device is or will be operating. The integrated simulation model may be formed using pre-existing data and real-time data related to the actual environment. The method may also include presenting a simulation including a representation of the device operable in the integrated simulation model of the actual environment and allowing control of operation of the simulation of the device in the integrated simulation model of the actual environment. The method may further include controlling operation of the device in the actual environment using the simulation of the representation of the device in the integrated simulation model of the actual environment. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076666 | Method and Device for Assigning a First Automobile to a Second Automobile - A method for assigning a first motor vehicle to a second motor vehicle by exchanging electromagnetic signals. The electromagnetic signals are transmitted from the first motor vehicle in a predetermined temporal signal pattern and received by the second motor vehicle, where they are compared as to whether the received electromagnetic signals correspond to a signal pattern stored in the second motor vehicle. The first motor vehicle then is assigned as a function of the comparison. This method is particularly suited to assigning trailers to a towing vehicle. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076667 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE CODE FOR DETERMINING A MISSION PLAN FOR A POWERED SYSTEM USING SIGNAL ASPECT INFORMATION - A mission planner system for a powered system, the mission planner system including a receiving device to collect aspect information as the powered system performs a mission, said aspect information being received from a remote location, a processor to determine a speed limit based at least in part on the aspect information, and a control system connected to the powered system to operate the powered system in response to the speed limit. A method and a computer software code for determining the mission plan with aspect information obtained from a remote location during the mission are also disclosed. | 03-19-2009 |
20090099710 | Unmanned vehicle retrofitting system - A system for incorporation into a manually controlled vehicle to provide unmanned operational capability to the vehicle, comprises a quantity of subsystem controllers. The subsystem controllers include: a throttle controller, integratable with an existing throttle system of the vehicle; a brake controller, integratable with an existing brake system of the vehicle; and a steering controller, integratable with an existing steering system of the vehicle. An actuator control system is operably coupleable to each of the subsystem controllers, and the actuator control system is capable of enabling remote or automated control of each of the subsystem controllers. An interrupt device is operably coupled to the actuator control system, the interrupt device providing selective: i) actuation of the actuator control system to provide remote or automated control of the subsystem controllers; and ii) deactivation of the actuator control system to return the subsystem controllers to a manually controlled state. | 04-16-2009 |
20090099711 | Remote starting device and remote starting method - A remote starting device prevents the temperature of exhaust gas from being made too high or the amount of toxic gas around a vehicle from being made too large by engine starting by remote control. The remote starting device controls a starter for starting an engine of the vehicle when receiving an engine start command from a portable transmitter. The remote starting device includes a section for deciding whether the engine starting has been frequently conducted, and a section for limiting the engine starting through receiving the engine start command from the portable transmitter when it is decided that the engine starting has been frequently conducted. | 04-16-2009 |
20090105891 | VARIABLY MANNED AIRCRAFT - In accordance with an embodiment, a system includes a plurality of subsystems cooperatively configured to control an aircraft in accordance with a plurality of manning modes, the system configured to perform fully automated control of the aircraft while operating in any of the plurality of manning modes, wherein the plurality of manning modes include: two onboard operators; one onboard operator; and no onboard operator, wherein the system receives input from a remotely located operator by way of wireless signals. | 04-23-2009 |
20090125163 | Vehicle control system including related methods and components - Embodiments are disclosed for a vehicle control system and related sub-components that together provide an operator with a plurality of specific modes of operation, wherein various modes of operation incorporate different levels of autonomous control. Through a control user interface, an operator can move between certain modes of control even after vehicle deployment. Specialized autopilot system components and methods are employed to ensure smooth transitions between control modes. Empowered by the multi-modal control system, an operator can even manage multiple vehicles simultaneously. | 05-14-2009 |
20090132100 | Flight Control System - An aircraft ( | 05-21-2009 |
20090132101 | SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR ENERGY EXTRACTING VESSEL NAVIGATION - A Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system guides navigation of a vessel enabled to extract energy from wind and/or water currents primarily in offshore marine environments. An exemplary SCADA system could embody server and client software applications running on microprocessor systems at a remote control central service logging and energy distribution facility, and the vessel itself. The remote control service facility runs Human Machine Interface (HMI) software in the form of a Graphical User Interface (GUI) allowing choices to maximize system performance. The central server accesses information to control vessel position based on transmitted Global Position Satellite (GPS) data from the vessel, and weather information from the Geographic Information System (GIS) provided by multiple spatial temporal data sources. A server-side optimization algorithm fed the parameters delivered from vessel aerodynamic/hydrodynamic performance simulation software models, the vessel onboard sensor data, and integrated real-time weather and environmental data determines an optimal navigation through weather systems and presents choices to the HMI. | 05-21-2009 |
20090150007 | INTELLIGENT SELECTIVELY-TARGETED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method for receiving at least one of advisory information and vehicle control information in a vehicle-mounted system, comprising: receiving at least one of advisory information and vehicle control information from a transmitting unit using a receiving unit; determining whether the at least one of the advisory information and the vehicle control information is directed to the receiving unit; and if the at least one of the advisory information and the vehicle control information is directed to the receiving unit, outputting the at least one of the advisory information and the vehicle control information. | 06-11-2009 |
20090171516 | Method and Apparatus For Remotely Controlling and Stabilizing Unmanned Aircraft - An aid for remotely controlling unmanned aircraft and particular helicopters, which allow the pilot at least approximately to directly stir the angle of inclination, thus for instance a pitch(elevator) and/or roll angle, so that on neutralizing of the steering stick, the respective angle of attitude returns autonomously, and to a large extent goes back to the horizontal position. To this end, a closed-loop control of the inclination is carried out, in that an angular rate signal is being integrated to an actual value, and a nominal value is admixed behind the forming of the integral, wherein the time of integration is shortened in order to avoid null drifts, in particular by feeding a portion of the actual value and/or the nominal value back into the input of the integrator. Furthermore, a vectorial rotation of the integrated actual values by a yaw signal. | 07-02-2009 |
20090177336 | System and Method for Triggering Vehicle Functions - System and method for remotely activating a vehicle function, comprising receiving an incoming message including an identification code; identifying one or more vehicles using the identification code; and sending a command to one or more of the vehicles. The incoming message may be associated with a telephone call, and the identification code may be caller identification information from the telephone call. The incoming message may be a packet-based message, and the identification code may be an identification of a sender of the message, such as an origination address. The identification code may be uniquely associated with one vehicle or multiple vehicles on a single user account. The command may be a command to lock or unlock one or more of the vehicles, or a command to start one or more of the vehicles. | 07-09-2009 |
20090177337 | Tool simulation system for remotely located machine - A tool simulation system for a machine is disclosed. The system has a user interface located remotely from the machine and a processor in communication with the user interface and the machine. The processor is configured to receive a plurality of parameters input at the machine's location, calculate tool loading based on the plurality of parameters, and display tool loading on the user interface. | 07-09-2009 |
20090182460 | System and method for adjusting machine parameters - A system for adjusting machine parameters based on a skill level of an operator comprises a personal area network (PAN)-compatible electronic control module (ECM) located on a machine. The system also includes a PAN-compatible communication device associated with an operator of the machine. The PAN-compatible communication device is configured to receive information indicative of the skill level of the operator. The PAN-compatible communication device is also configured to establish a wireless communication link with the PAN-compatible ECM and transmit the information indicative of the skill level of the operator to the PAN-compatible ECM. The PAN-compatible ECM is configured to adjust an operational aspect of the machine based on the information indicative of the skill level of the operator of the machine. | 07-16-2009 |
20090182461 | Electric Wiring System of a Motor Vehicle with an Authentication Apparatus - An electric wiring system of a motor vehicle with several control devices that communicate with each other via a data bus, and with an immobilizer is provided. In order to create an electric wiring system of a motor vehicle that includes an immobilizer with high reliability the immobilizer includes at least a first and a second control device from the plurality of control devices and an authentication apparatus, in particular an authentication control device. The authentication information of the plurality of control devices is supplied via the data bus to the authentication apparatus. The authentication cancels the immobilizer of the vehicle when the authentication information transmitted from the first and the second control device corresponds to the authentication information expected for the particular control devices. | 07-16-2009 |
20090187291 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE CODE FOR PROVIDING REAL TIME OPTIMIZATION OF A MISSION PLAN FOR A POWERED SYSTEM - A method for operating a powered system, the method including determining whether a mission plan of the powered system is correct to satisfy at least one mission objective of the powered system, if not, updating information used to establish the mission plan, revising the mission plan based on the updated information to satisfy the at least one mission objective, and operating the powered system based on the revised mission plan. A system and a computer software code for operating a powered system are also disclosed. | 07-23-2009 |
20090192658 | Vehicle Guidance System and Method - A vehicle guidance system in accordance with the present disclosure has a transmitter for transmitting information related to a movement of a vehicle to a receiver and logic configured to determine how to steer a vehicle so as to align the vehicle with an object, the logic further configured to provide the information to the transmitter. | 07-30-2009 |
20090192659 | AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LAPTOP - An apparatus comprises a portable computer, and program code stored on the portable computer. The program code is capable of being executed to establish a communications link with an aircraft network data processing system in an aircraft, obtain information about the aircraft over the communications link, display the information on a display device for the portable computer, receive user input to control a data processing system on the aircraft network data processing system in the aircraft, and send a number of commands to the data processing system in response to receiving the user input. | 07-30-2009 |
20090198390 | SECURE COMMAND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REMOTE MAINTENANCE TERMINAL - The object of the invention is a secure command method and device for controlling an on-board maintenance device, such as a maintenance device installed on board an aircraft, from a remote maintenance terminal. The maintenance device is connected to the remote maintenance terminal by a communication network. After at least one datum representative of at least one command associated with at least one instruction has been received, the received datum is filtered to determine the validity of the command. If the received datum is valid, an instruction or a set of instructions associated with the command represented by this datum is identified in order to be executed. The filtering step is preferably iterative and based on the transmission protocol as well as on the encoding of the datum. | 08-06-2009 |
20090198391 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE CODE FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION FOR ROUTING A POWERED SYSTEM AND ADJUSTING A ROUTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RELEVANT INFORMATION - A method for controlling a powered system, the method including operating the powered system to perform a mission based on an optimized mission plan, identifying when the powered system is approaching a location in the mission where the powered system may change from a first route to a second route, obtaining information about whether the first route or the second route will be taken, and if the second route is taken, adjusting the mission plan to optimize reduced emissions output and/or reduced fuel consumption based on the route change. | 08-06-2009 |
20090204276 | RADIO CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT, REMOTE CONTROLLER AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - A radio controlled (RC) aircraft includes a receiver that is coupled to receive an RF signal from a remote control device, the RF signal containing command data in accordance with a first coordinate system, wherein the first coordinate system is from a perspective of the remote control device. A motion sensing module generates motion data based on the motion of the RC aircraft. A processing module transforms the command data into control data in accordance with a second coordinate system, wherein the second coordinate system is from a perspective of the RC aircraft. A plurality of control devices control the motion of the RC aircraft based on the control data. In an embodiment, a remote control device commands the RC helicopter to substantially a hovering state when no force is applied to each of a plurality of spring-loaded interface devices. | 08-13-2009 |
20090216390 | Unmanned Vehicle Message Conversion System - According to one embodiment of the disclosure, an unmanned vehicle message conversion system generally includes a message interpreter that is coupled between a first unmanned vehicle control interface and a second unmanned vehicle control interface. The second unmanned vehicle control interface is configured to transmit and receive messages with a messaging protocol that is different than the first unmanned vehicle control interface. The message interpreter is operable to receive a first message from the unmanned vehicle control system, convert the first message to a second message having the second protocol, and transmit the second message to the unmanned vehicle. | 08-27-2009 |
20090222148 | Autonomous Outer Loop Control of Man-Rated Fly-By-Wire Aircraft - The present invention is directed to a system for converting a man-rated fly-by-wire (FBW) aircraft into a remote controlled unmanned airborne vehicle (UAV). The FBW aircraft includes a FBW flight control system (FBW-FCS) configured to control aircraft control surfaces disposed on the aircraft. The system includes a controller coupled to the FBW aircraft. The controller is configured to generate substantially real-time pilot control data from at least one aircraft maneuver command. The real-time pilot control data is generated in accordance with a predetermined control law. The at least one aircraft maneuver command is derived from at least one command telemetry signal received from a remote control system not disposed on the FBW aircraft or from a pre-programmed trajectory. An FBW-FCS interface system is coupled to the controller. The FBW-FCS interface system is configured to convert the substantially real-time pilot control data into substantially real-time simulated FBW-FCS pilot control signals. The substantially real-time simulated FBW-FCS pilot control signals are configured to direct the FBW-FCS such that the FBW aircraft performs in accordance with the at least one aircraft maneuver command. | 09-03-2009 |
20090222149 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SWARM OF REMOTE UNMANNED VEHICLES THROUGH HUMAN GESTURES - A method is disclosed for controlling at least one remotely operated unmanned object. The method may involve defining a plurality of body movements of an operator that correspond to a plurality of operating commands for the unmanned object. Body movements of the operator may be sensed to generate the operating commands. Wireless signals may be transmitted to the unmanned object that correspond to the operating commands that control operation of the unmanned object. | 09-03-2009 |
20090240385 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - In an electronic control system for a vehicle, when a switch manipulation signal is inputted from a portable radio device, a control apparatus sets a check condition for switching an air-conditioner from the present condition to a different condition as a check condition for checking a manipulation pattern. The control apparatus checks the manipulation pattern based on the switch manipulation signal and a count value of the number of switch manipulations and checks whether the manipulation pattern meets the check condition of the acceptable pattern. If the manipulation pattern meets the check condition, the control apparatus starts to turn on or off the air-conditioner. | 09-24-2009 |
20090248220 | REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING A TOUCHSCREEN FOR CONTROLLING A RAILWAY VEHICLE - The present invention is directed to a remote control system for controlling a railway vehicle The remote control system including a remote control device for transmitting signals to a first controller module. The first controller is mounted to the railway vehicle and controls and monitors the functions of the railway vehicle. The first controller module also relays information to the remote control device. The remote control system can also include a portable safety switch allowing any individual in proximity to the railway vehicle to send a stop signal to the first controller module to stop the railway vehicle if any unsafe conditions exist. | 10-01-2009 |
20090248221 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PAYLOAD LIMITING OF HAULING OPERATION - In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a control system for a machine with traction devices. The control system may have a sensor configured to sense an ambient temperature. The control system may also have a controller in communication with the sensor. The controller may be configured to determine a load limit of a machine based on an expected speed of the machine and the ambient temperature. The controller may further be configured to enforce the load limit of the machine during loading. | 10-01-2009 |
20090248222 | VEHICLE SLOWDOWN CONTROL VIA SHORT RANGE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - A method and system for enabling police pursuing a vehicle to slow the vehicle down via short range wireless communication with the vehicle. The process can be carried out with or without involvement of a call center that provides telematics services to the vehicle. The method involves configuring the vehicle to accept a slowdown command, confirming the target vehicle at a pursuing police vehicle, establishing the short range connection between the police vehicle and target vehicle, and slowing the target vehicle by sending it the slowdown command over the wireless connection. The call center can enable or disable the slowdown service according to the vehicle owner's wishes. | 10-01-2009 |
20090248223 | REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM IMPLEMENTING HAPTIC TECHNOLOGY FOR CONTROLLING A RAILWAY VEHICLE - The present invention is directed to a remote control system for controlling a railway vehicle. The remote control system including a remote control device provided with haptic technology for transmitting signals to a first controller module. The first controller is mounted to the railway vehicle and controls and monitors the functions of the railway vehicle. The first controller module also relays information to the remote control device. The remote control system can also include a portable safety switch allowing any individual in proximity to the railway vehicle to send a stop signal to the first controller module to stop the railway vehicle if any unsafe conditions exist. | 10-01-2009 |
20090254229 | CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD AND UNMANNED HELICOPTER HAVING THE SAME - A control method comprises calculating a target value for at least one of a plurality of control parameters of a control target. The method also comprises performing feedback control of the control target in order for a value of a first of the control parameters to be set closer to its target value, and adjusting a target value of a second of the control parameters based at least in part on a deviation between the target value and a current value of at least one of the other control parameter. | 10-08-2009 |
20090259349 | DELIVERING COMMANDS TO A VEHICLE - A method of commanding a vehicle to perform a task. The method includes the steps of establishing a first wireless connection between a first wireless device and a vehicle communications system creating a data transfer network between the first wireless device and the vehicle communications system, transmitting a command from the first wireless device to the vehicle communications system via the data transfer network, receiving the command at the vehicle communications system, and instructing, by the vehicle communications system, an appropriate vehicle system to perform a task based upon the command. | 10-15-2009 |
20090265048 | Remote startup device, remote startup system, and remote startup method - An object of this invention is to improve convenience to a user when starting up an engine remotely, without detracting from safety with respect to vehicle theft. A remote startup device has an engine startup control unit, which starts the engine in response to a startup instruction signal, and an engine running control unit, which decides, after the engine has been started up, whether to continue or to stop running of the engine based on prescribed conditions. The engine running control unit continues running of the engine when detecting a key at the time of unlocking of a door of the vehicle and at the time of ignition action, and stops running of the engine when not detecting a key either at the time of the door unlocking or at the time of the ignition action, to thereby secure safety with respect to theft. | 10-22-2009 |
20090276105 | ROBOTIC VEHICLE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING A VIRTUAL OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT - A control system for a remotely operated vehicle is disclosed. The control system includes a sensor tracking system configured to sense the remotely operated vehicle. The control system is coupled to the sensor tracking system and is configured to remotely control the remotely operated vehicle. The control system includes a synthetic view generator configured to construct a virtual model of the remotely operated vehicle and its surrounding environment based upon an input from the sensor tracking system. The control system also includes a graphical user interface configured to display a synthetic view of the virtual model. In addition, the control system includes a synthetic viewer control configured to manipulate an orientation of the synthetic view. | 11-05-2009 |
20090281681 | REMOTE-CONTROLLED MOBILE MACHINE USING FLEXIBLE SHAFTS - A remote-controlled mobile machine has a pair of flexible shafts ( | 11-12-2009 |
20090281682 | Wirelessly Controlled Motorized Vehicle System - A wirelessly controlled motorized vehicle system may be utilized to facilitate operation of a motorized vehicle. The wirelessly controlled motorized vehicle system may comprise a motorized vehicle and a wireless communications system. The motorized vehicle may comprise a drive system operable to operate the motorized vehicle and a controller in communication with at least a portion of the drive system. The controller may be configured to receive a command from a user. The wireless communications system may be configured to allow wireless communication between the controller and the portion of the drive system. The wireless communications system may comprise one or more transmitters in communication with the controller and one or more receivers in communication with the portion of the drive system. Alternate embodiments may comprise a gauge and/or a central display unit in combination with one or more of the elements listed above. | 11-12-2009 |
20090287363 | Weapon integrated controller - The present disclosures are systems, apparatus and methods for communicating with a robot via a weapon. In one embodiment, the weapon comprises a barrel, a receiver assembly, a handgrip, and a first controller. The receiver assembly is coupled to an end of the barrel and to the handgrip. The first controller is integrated into the handgrip and inputs a first controller signal to a processing device. A transmitter receives a processing signal from the processing device according to the first controller signal. Preferably, the transmitter sends the processing signal to a robot, which responds accordingly to the received processing signal. | 11-19-2009 |
20090299549 | ENGINE IDLING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - An engine idling control system includes a receiver module and a timing module. The receiver module receives a signal indicative of a traffic light status. The timing module communicates with an engine and the receiver module and selectively starts and stops the engine based on the signal. | 12-03-2009 |
20090299550 | Orientation-based wireless sensing apparatus - An orientation-based wireless sensor includes a transmitter unit having a body housing a microprocessor, a transmitter, and an accelerometer for detecting the orientation of the transmitter unit relative to one-, two- or three-axis of the direction of the pull of earth's gravity. The transmitter body is mounted on a feature of a vehicle that it is desirable to monitor. The transmitter will transmit orientation data at predetermined time intervals to a receiver on the vehicle, which will in turn process the information, adding additional information, such as GPS location, and wirelessly send the data to a database that is available to a customer over the Internet | 12-03-2009 |
20090306835 | Agricultural vehicle and method of operation therefor - An agricultural vehicle can be switched between a driver-controlled driven mode in which the direction and speed of travel of the vehicle are determined by the driver and a remotely controlled driven mode in which the direction and speed of travel of the vehicle are determined by information received from outside. In the remotely controlled driven mode, a control arrangement able to be operated by the driver is monitored (S | 12-10-2009 |
20090312890 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEMORY MEDIUM FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF A SERIES OF CONNECTED VEHICLES - A remote control system for controlling movement of a train comprises one or more sensors positioned relative to a railroad track for detecting the presence of a lead railcar on the track being pushed by a remotely controllable locomotive. The one or more sensors are spaced a distance from a predetermined stop location of a lead railcar and transmit signals when the lead railcar is detected on the track. A programmable controller positioned off-board or wayside receives signals from the one or more sensors and is in radio communication with an onboard operating system of the locomotive. The controller transmits a signal to the locomotive when the lead railcar is detected by a sensor, and in response to the signal the operating system of the locomotive sets a maximum speed setting for the locomotive to travel on the track toward the stop location. | 12-17-2009 |
20090319096 | CONTROL AND MONITOR HETEROGENEOUS AUTONOMOUS TRANSPORT DEVICES - This disclosure is directed to methods, computer-readable media, and systems for controlling one or more uninhabited heterogeneous autonomous transport devices. Embodiments of the present invention advantageously reduce costs and improve efficiencies by providing capabilities for a computing device to be able to control and to monitor one or more heterogeneous autonomous transport devices. This occurs by generating a command signal from a computing device and transmitting the command signal to control on-board computing devices of one or more heterogeneous transport devices to execute requirements of a mission. Also, embodiments of the present invention provide ways to start-up, to send commands, and to shut down real or simulated heterogeneous autonomous transport devices. | 12-24-2009 |
20090326734 | WORKSITE AVOIDANCE SYSTEM - An avoidance system is disclosed for operating a vehicle on a pile of material on a worksite, the material being released through an opening at the worksite and causing a disturbance zone to form on a surface of the pile. The system has a sensor positioned at the worksite and configured to sense the surface of the pile, and a processor in communication with the sensor and the vehicle. The processor is configured to identify the disturbance zone based on the sensed surface and a known location of the opening, and to transmit a signal indicative of the disturbance zone to the vehicle. | 12-31-2009 |
20090326735 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN UNMANNED VEHICLE - In one or more embodiments, an apparatus and method for operating an unmanned and autonomous vehicle includes a sensor management module configured to direct sensors as to what function they are to provide; a mission management module configured to provide execute function capabilities; an effects management module configured to provide launching and directing weapons to their target capabilities; a vehicle management module; a situation awareness management module configured to provide correlate sensor data of objects, threats, targets, geographic points of interest that the pilot requires in the immediate environment; a communications management module; an information management module configured to provide a database of intelligence-related data; a middleware module configured to interface with the sensor management module, the mission management module, the effects management module, the vehicle management module, the situation awareness management module, the communications management module, and the information management module. | 12-31-2009 |
20100004798 | Navigating a UAV to a next waypoint - Methods, systems, and products for navigating a UAV are provided. Embodiments include determining a current position of the UAV, determining a current flying pattern of the UAV, determining a next waypoint, and calculating a new heading to navigate to the next waypoint in dependence upon the current position, the current pattern, and a transition factor. Determining a next waypoint may be carried out by receiving in a remote control device a user's selection of a GUI map pixel that represents a waypoint for UAV navigation, the pixel having a location on the GUI and mapping the pixel's location on the GUI to Earth coordinates of the waypoint. | 01-07-2010 |
20100010691 | Far End Remote Control Method and System - A far end remote control method and system relates to a remote control operating way, which includes a coordinate area, a central portion and an index. The coordinate area is partitioned into a number of quadrants. The central portion is located at the center of the coordinate area. The index is able to move within the coordinate area. The motion of a remote-controlled device such as a robot is decided by locating the index in a different quadrant. Besides, the strength of the motion of the remote-controlled device is further controlled by the distance between the index and the central portion. | 01-14-2010 |
20100017046 | COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT FOR TARGET IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING - A collaborative engagement system comprises: at least two unmanned vehicles comprising an unmanned air vehicle including sensors configured to locate a target and an unmanned ground vehicle including sensors configured to locate and track a target; and a controller facilitating control of, and communication and exchange of data to and among the unmanned vehicles, the controller facilitating data exchange via a common protocol. The collaborative engagement system controls the unmanned vehicles to maintain line-of-sight between a predetermined target and at least one of the unmanned vehicles. | 01-21-2010 |
20100023185 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR WAYPOINT TARGET GENERATION AND MISSION SPOOLING FOR MOBILE GROUND ROBOTS - Embodiments of the present invention improve mobile robot guidance and control by providing a position designation system for an unmanned vehicle, such as a mobile ground robot. This system allows an operator to select locations of interest on earth for the robot by pointing at the locations through an optical device that is able to discern global or local coordinates of the locations of interest. These waypoints may be spooled directly to the robot or through other mission planning elements that will make decisions about what to do with these locations of interest. | 01-28-2010 |
20100030399 | MULTIMEDIA EMERGENCY SERVICES - A system and method for remotely controlling one or more monitoring devices in a user's household in the event of emergency so as to more productively monitor the emergency situation on a real-time basis. The monitoring devices may include a number of multimedia instruments such as a telephone with an answering machine, a computer with a built-in digital camera, a video recording device, a cellular phone with an integrated digital camera, etc. An emergency service provider may remotely activate the monitoring devices in the user's vicinity upon receiving an emergency help request from the user, and receive the information sent by the monitoring devices to enable the service personnel to plan appropriate response to the emergency at hand. Such an arrangement allows for better monitoring of the user's vicinity in an emergency situation without the need for prolonged user participation in narrating or describing the emergency situation. | 02-04-2010 |
20100036544 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A SUSPECTED AREA - It is well known that tunnels in many cases have been proven as an efficient means to overcome counter trespassing means and enable hostile entities to infiltrate a boarder or other restricted area. There is provided a method and system for efficiently detecting and locating underground tunnels. | 02-11-2010 |
20100036545 | AVIONIC AVIATION SYSTEM WITH AN EARTH STATION FOR AUTOMATICALLY ELIMINATING OPERATING MALFUNCTIONS OCCURRING IN AIRPLANES, AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - An avionic aviation system, and a corresponding method, with an earth station for automatically eliminating operating malfunctions occurring in airplanes. The avionic aviation system is connected to a plurality of airplanes via a wireless interface of the avionics. If, by sensor, an operating malfunction is detected on an airplane, a dedicated operating malfunction usage device is selected to automatically eliminate the malfunction by a filter module, and a switching device of the earth station is specifically enabled to activate the operating malfunction usage device. | 02-11-2010 |
20100036546 | SECURITY APPARATUS FOR PNEUMATICALLY OPERATED DEVICES MOUNTED ON A VEHICLE - A method for securing a vehicle having at least one powered component includes the steps of: (i) providing a security system having a GPS sensor and at least one actuator located with the vehicle, which actuator is operable to enable or disable the powered component; (ii) providing a locator signal indicative of a geographical position of the vehicle via the GPS sensor; and (iii) enabling or disabling the powered component via the actuator based on the geographical position of the vehicle. | 02-11-2010 |
20100049376 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A GPS-BASED POSITION - A cooperative engagement group-position determining system employs a group of at least three cooperative units, for example a group of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV's), with each unit including a GPS system for determining a GPS-based position, an inter-distance measurement module for measuring a distance of the unit relative to at least one other unit, and a computer having a computer-readable storage medium encoded with a program algorithm for correcting the GPS-based position based on at least one relative distance between two units, providing an improved GPS-based position for the unit and for the group. The system can also include a ground controller, for example, for providing flight control for UAV's. | 02-25-2010 |
20100057274 | KIT TO ADAPT AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE FOR REMOTE OPERATION, AUTOMOTIVE REMOTE CONTROL CONVERSION PEDESTAL, AND SYSTEM - Embodiments of a kit, automotive control pedestal and system to adapt an automotive vehicle for remote operation are disclosed. The pedestal mounts in place of a driver's seat of the vehicle to allow both human and remote operation of the vehicle. The kit includes the pedestal with a steering servo, a hydraulic brake servo, a throttle control servo, and a gear-selection linear actuator mounted thereon. The kit may also include a control system and a video transmission system for remote operation. | 03-04-2010 |
20100063650 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT INSPECTION - A method of inspecting an aircraft. A plurality of heterogeneous unmanned vehicles are used to perform an inspection of the aircraft, each unmanned vehicle having one or more sensors. A plurality of portions of the aircraft are assigned to the vehicles for inspection based on functional capability of each vehicle. The unmanned vehicles are configured to cooperatively use the sensors to perform the inspection. | 03-11-2010 |
20100063651 | HIGH INTEGRITY PERCEPTION FOR MACHINE LOCALIZATION AND SAFEGUARDING - The illustrative embodiments provide a method for processing sensor data and controlling the movement of a vehicle. An operating environment around the vehicle is identified and sensor data is selected from a set of sensors. A dynamic condition is identified using a plurality of different types of sensors on the vehicle. In response to the dynamic condition being identified, the movement of the vehicle is controlled. Sensor data for a plurality of vehicles is managed by receiving sensor data at the plurality of vehicles, each with a plurality of sensors. In response to a selected vehicle within the plurality of vehicles being unable to obtain needed sensor data, collected sensor data from a number of other vehicles in the plurality of vehicles can be obtained to form alternate sensor data used to control the vehicle. | 03-11-2010 |
20100063652 | Garment for Use Near Autonomous Machines - The illustrative embodiments provide a method and apparatus for localizing an operator using a garment, a number of localization devices capable of being detected by an autonomous vehicle, and a controller capable of sending a control signal to the autonomous vehicle. | 03-11-2010 |
20100070108 | Transfer means for a freeze drying plant - For realizing short loading periods with a flexible transfer means ( | 03-18-2010 |
20100076622 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS AND CONTROLLING VEHICLE OPERATIONS IN RESPONSE THERETO - In at least one embodiment, a system for determining the location of a wireless device with respect to a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a plurality of antennas positioned about the vehicle for receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal from the wireless device. The RF signal corresponds to at least one of a command and status related to a predetermined vehicle operation. The system further comprises a controller operably coupled to each antenna. The controller is configured to generate a location signal indicative of the location of the wireless device based on the arrival time of the RF signal at one or more antennas of the plurality of antennas and to control the operation of the predetermined vehicle operation based on the location signal. | 03-25-2010 |
20100082183 | STORE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A method for controlling an unmanned platform from a manned station is provided. The method includes transmitting a master arm control message from the manned station to the unmanned platform via a first control path, transmitting a first critical control message from the manned station to the unmanned platform via a second control path that is independent of the first control path, and transmitting a second critical control message from the manned station to the unmanned platform via a third control path that is different than the first control path and the second control path. | 04-01-2010 |
20100087967 | MULTI-SECTOR RADAR SENSOR - A radar system comprises a plurality of antenna sub-systems, each operable to transmit and receive radio frequency (RF) signals in a corresponding sector, wherein the plurality of antenna sub-systems are positioned such that the corresponding sectors cover a total range of about 180 degrees to about 360 degrees without rotation of the radar system. The radar system also comprises shared backend circuitry coupled to each of the plurality of antenna sub-systems and operable to process signals from each of the plurality of antenna sub-systems to detect the presence of an obstacle in one of the corresponding sectors. | 04-08-2010 |
20100087968 | AUTOMATIC RECOVERY AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND EXECUTION METHOD THEREFOR - An automatic recovery and transport system includes a manufacture execution system, a path planning system electrically connected with the manufacture execution system, a vehicle control system electrically connected with the path planning system, a plurality of vehicles electrically connected with the vehicle control system; and an alarm system electrically connected with the path planning system and the vehicle control system. The alarm system will command the path planning system to command the vehicle control system to drive the vehicle about to stop to enter the maintenance area immediately. Accordingly, the stability and the work efficiency of the whole system are improved. The present invention also provides a method for executing an automatic recovery and transport system. | 04-08-2010 |
20100094482 | VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEM - A vehicle tracking system comprising a vehicle tag capable of sending and receiving wireless signals and associated with a vehicle; and a locator device capable of sending and receiving wireless signals to and from said vehicle tag and determining relative position of said vehicle to said locator device by communicating with said vehicle tag. | 04-15-2010 |
20100094483 | CONTROL AND MOTOR ARRANGEMENT FOR USE IN MODEL TRAIN - A control and motor arrangement in accordance with the present invention includes a motor configured to generate a locomotive force for propelling the model train. The control and motor arragement further includes a command control interface configured to receive commands from a command control unit wherein the commands correspond to a desired speed. The control and motor arrangement still further includes a plurality of detectors configured to detect speed information of the motor, and a process control arrangement configured to receive the speed information from the sensors. The process control arrangement is further configured and arranged to generate a plurality of motor control signals based on the speed information for controlling the speed of said motor. The control and motor arrangement yet still further includes a motor control arrangement configured to cause power to be applied to the motor at different times in response to the motor control signals. | 04-15-2010 |
20100100256 | Remote Vehicle Control System and Method - A method for controlling one or more remote vehicles may comprise manipulating a remote dexterous control device, translating movement of the remote dexterous control device into movement of the one or more remote vehicles, and providing a sliding work window allowing control of the one or more remote vehicles' entire range of motion without sacrificing control resolution. | 04-22-2010 |
20100106344 | Unmanned land vehicle having universal interfaces for attachments and autonomous operation capabilities and method of operation thereof - An apparatus and method is disclosed for a wireless remotely operable unmanned compact vehicle platform for use in land management comprising a frame and providing a pair of ground engageable endless drive tracks powered by a hydraulic fluid power source. The vehicle supports working attachments on the front end by utilizing a universal working attachment coupling interface carried on a pair of loader boom structures, and the vehicle supports working attachments on the rear end by utilizing a three point hitch apparatus. Working attachments coupled to the vehicle may be powered by the hydraulic fluid power source carried on the frame. A wireless remote control apparatus allows an operator to control the vehicle at a safe distance and a wireless video system allows an operator to control the vehicle accurately. A system of autonomous operation is integrated with the vehicle for travel in complex, unstructured environments. The claimed invention also utilizes a method of operation for the wirelessly operable unmanned vehicle control system which comprises a system wherein one or more mobile transmitters can be used to control one or more vehicles individually. | 04-29-2010 |
20100106345 | VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS OF TELEMATICS TERMINAL - A vehicle, vehicle control apparatus and method of a telematics terminal are disclosed to allow a user to quickly determine and cope with a vehicle event. The vehicle control method includes: when an event informing about a vehicle event occurs, transmitting notification information corresponding to the event and/or control information previously determined for processing the event to a mobile communication terminal via a wireless communication network; and when user request information with respect to the control information is received from the mobile communication terminal, controlling a vehicle according to the received user request information. | 04-29-2010 |
20100114404 | Rail Conveyance system for mining - A rail-based system is disclosed for moving materials and is applicable to a number of industries. The invention describes a system of automated self-powered rail cars operating independently to transport material such as ore from a work face in a mine or cargo from a marine port to a major transportation hub. | 05-06-2010 |
20100114405 | MULTIPLE ZONE SENSING FOR MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLES - A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises one or more sensors capable of defining multiple contactless detection zones at least towards the front of the forward travel direction of a remotely controlled vehicle. The vehicle responds to the detection of objects within the designated zones based upon predetermined actions, such as to slow down or stop the vehicle, and/or to take other action, such as to perform a steer angle correction. | 05-06-2010 |
20100131121 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE NAVIGATION - A system includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to be equipped with data representing a first UAV flight plan, and a ground station configured to control the UAV. The ground station is operable to receive, at a first time, a first data set representing at least one flight path of at least one aircraft, calculate a second UAV flight plan to avoid the at least one flight path of the at least one aircraft, the second UAV flight plan being based on the data representing the first UAV flight plan and the first data set representing at least one flight path of the at least one aircraft, and transmit data representing the second UAV flight plan to the UAV. | 05-27-2010 |
20100131122 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A WORK MACHINE DURING OPERATION IN A REPEATED WORK CYCLE - A method is provided for controlling a work machine during operation in a repeated work cycle including the steps of establishing a control strategy on the basis of at least one condition that varies in the course of the work cycle, and controlling at least one device in a work machine power transmission system in response to the established control strategy. | 05-27-2010 |
20100138079 | Method for Teleoperating an Unmanned Ground Vehicle With a Pan Camera and Such a Ground Vehicle - The invention relates to a method of teleoperating an unmanned ground vehicle ( | 06-03-2010 |
20100138080 | REMOTE MANAGEMENT OF VEHICLE MODULES BASED ON GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION - A method for remotely managing a module of a vehicle includes the steps of determining a position of the vehicle, and implementing a remote management request for the module on the condition that the position of the vehicle is approved for remote management. | 06-03-2010 |
20100138081 | Methods and Systems for Controlling Vehicles - The present invention provides a system and method of controlling a vehicle. The method includes the steps of: Providing a transmitter arranged to transmit in the microwave frequency range; providing a receiving means on the vehicle, receiving the signal, and calculating the azimuth of the transmitter with respect to the vehicle. The vehicle is controlled based on the calculated azimuth. | 06-03-2010 |
20100138082 | TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSIGNING TRAVEL PATH TO TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE - From among a plurality of interconnected segments of a travel route of a transportation vehicle, an operator manually assigns a plurality of segments that form a path for the transportation vehicle to actually travel, such assignment is received, a travel instruction is generated in accordance with the plurality of assigned segments, and the transportation vehicle is instructed to travel in accordance with the travel instruction. | 06-03-2010 |
20100145550 | Vehicle Guidance System - A vehicle guidance system for directing a vehicle along a predetermined path comprises an onboard computer, a number of distance sensors and a steering system controllable by the computer. The predetermined path is stored in a memory of the computer and, in operation, the steering system is controlled to follow the predetermined path. The sensors are adapted to measure the distance, laterally of the vehicle travel direction, between the sensors and curbs provided along the predetermined path, and the computer is adapted to control the steering system to correct any lateral deviation from the predetermined path as detected by the sensors. | 06-10-2010 |
20100145551 | APPARATUS FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE - A finger-mounted remote control device capable of wirelessly transmitting a travel request signal to a materials handling vehicle. The finger-mounted remote control device includes a rigid mounting structure adapted to be mounted over at least one finger of an operator's hand; a mounting strap coupled to said rigid mounting structure for securing said rigid mounting structure to the at least one finger; a wireless transmitter/power pack unit coupled to said rigid mounting structure; and control structure coupled to said mounting structure and comprising a switch adapted to be actuated by an operator's thumb so as to cause said wireless transmitter/power pack unit to generate a travel request signal to the materials handling vehicle. | 06-10-2010 |
20100152920 | TOWED EQUIPMENT BRAKE CONTROLLER - A brake controller ( | 06-17-2010 |
20100152921 | PERFORMANCE INSPECTION METHOD FOR AUTONOMOUS MOBILE APPARATUS, AND PERFORMANCE INSPECTION SHEET THEREFOR - An autonomous mobile apparatus (R) at a reference position ( | 06-17-2010 |
20100152922 | TWO WHEELED ROBOT WITH ENHANCED CLIMBING FEATURES - A robot has an electronic surveillance system embedded within a chassis disposed between two wheels. The wheels include a main body and a plurality of treads. The treads are generally disposed radially around the main body and extend distally from outer portion of the main body. The main body generally defines a plurality of compression cells and may present a substantially frustoconical outer surface. | 06-17-2010 |
20100168933 | TURRET MOUNTED COMPACT TOOL CARRIER - A turret mounted compact tool carrier. The tool carrier is a small, ride-on machine. The tracked substructure is connected to the upper section of the machine by a 360 degree turret, which allows the upper section of the machine to face any direction, independent of the direction of the tracks. The distance between the tracks is adjustable, depending on particular application. An operator rides on a platform at the back of the upper section, while a work tool is connected to the front of the upper section. Thus, the operator always maintains a line-of-sight parallel to the direction of operation of the work tool, resulting in a greater degree of safety. The machine has lift arms that are extendable, allowing the work tool to be pushed without operating the tracks. These features give the tool carrier the ability to fully operate in narrow spaces and with limited operation of the tracks, resulting in more efficient use and less ground damage than traditional skid loaders. | 07-01-2010 |
20100168934 | Robotic Golf Caddy - A self propelled robotic vehicle that faithfully follows a portable receiver at a defined distance can sense an impending collision with a solid object in its path and stops prior to collision. The vehicle observes objects that are parallel to its course and if within a distance of <200 mm inhibits the steering such that the vehicle is not able to collide even if the receiver instructs a convergence path. The vehicle stops and ceases moving if it contacts any solid object. The vehicle can sense unsafe gradients and ceases following if acceptable operating limits are exceeded. The vehicle can be used as a golf caddy, transport vehicle or cart, robotic pallet and robotic assistant. | 07-01-2010 |
20100174422 | Point And Go Navigation System And Method - A remote operator console provides point and go navigation of a robotic vehicle. The remote operator console provides a display for visual representation of the environment in which the robotic vehicle is operating based on sensor information received from the robotic vehicle. An operator may designate a target point on the display. The robotic vehicle is automatically navigated toward a location in the environment corresponding to the designated target point. | 07-08-2010 |
20100179709 | Method and a system for controlling and monitoring operation of a device - A method of controlling and monitoring operation of a device is disclosed. The method includes communicating an authorization code via a management source to a processor having a memory. The processor is configured for regulating operation of the device, and is operatively connected to a keyless start arrangement configured to activate the device. The method additionally includes receiving the authorization code by the processor and storing the authorization code within the controller memory. Furthermore, the method includes entering an access code via a selective input, receiving the access code by the processor, and authorizing operation of the device if the access code matches the authorization code. | 07-15-2010 |
20100185342 | Autonomous Water Craft - The present invention is a control module which can communicate with an autopilot control system of a marine vessel and enable an individual or other device to remotely control the marine vessel. The control module can communicate wirelessly with a lap top computer, a PDA, a computer connected to the Internet or other types of control devices which are capable of controlling a marine vessel. The control module can also be in communication with preprogrammed navigation software which communicates with and operates an onboard marine autopilot system. A satellite phone can also transmit navigation commands to the control module via a sat com communication modem connected to the control module. | 07-22-2010 |
20100191392 | APPARATUS FOR LOCATING A VEHICLE ELECTRONIC KEY - An apparatus is provided for locating a vehicle electronic key including a fob for receiving a low frequency signal, measuring the low frequency signal strength, and providing a radio frequency response signal, a portion of the response signal including the signal strength determination. A low frequency antenna is located within the vehicle cabin for providing the low signal. A controller receives the response signal and compares the signal strength against a predetermined threshold. A vehicle engine immobilizer is responsive to the controller where the controller controls the immobilizer in response to the comparison. | 07-29-2010 |
20100191393 | SMART KEY SYSTEM - A smart key system according to the present invention controls operations of devices mounted in a vehicle based on wireless communication between a control device mounted in the vehicle and a portable electronic key, and the control device includes a transmission circuit configured to output a request signal a predetermined number of times at predetermined times within a predetermined period in order to confirm authentication communication between the control device and a communication unit of the portable electronic key, and a communication mode switching unit configured to switch an authentication communication interval or an authentication communication time within the predetermined period of the request signal output from the transmission circuit of the control device if the authentication communication is not performed for a predetermined amount of time. | 07-29-2010 |
20100198428 | MULTI-PURPOSE FOB SYSTEM - A wireless device is provided having an integrated vehicle fob and entertainment functionality. The wireless device includes a vehicle fob transponder for providing signals to a vehicle for at least one of remote keyless entry, passive entry, passive start, and immobilization functions. The wireless device also includes one or more entertainment receivers for providing entertainment and information functionality on board the vehicle. A controller controls the vehicle fob transponder and the entertainment receivers. One or more communication links are provided for communicating between the wireless device and a vehicle to provide vehicle fob functionality and entertainment and information functionality. | 08-05-2010 |
20100198429 | SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR ENERGY EXTRACTING VESSEL NAVIGATION - A Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system guides navigation of a vessel enabled to extract energy from wind and/or water currents primarily in offshore marine environments. An exemplary SCADA system could embody server and client software applications running on microprocessor systems at a remote control central service logging and energy distribution facility, and the vessel itself. The remote control service facility runs Human Machine Interface (HMI) software in the form of a Graphical User Interface (GUI) allowing choices to maximize system performance. The central server accesses information to control vessel position based on transmitted Global Position Satellite (GPS) data from the vessel, and weather information from the Geographic Information System (GIS) provided by multiple spatial temporal data sources. A server-side optimization algorithm fed the parameters delivered from vessel aerodynamic/hydrodynamic performance simulation software models, the vessel onboard sensor data, and integrated real-time weather and environmental data determines an optimal navigation through weather systems and presents choices to the HMI. | 08-05-2010 |
20100198430 | METHOD FOR MONITORING HYDROGEN VEHICLES - A system and method for remotely monitoring the status of a hydrogen vehicle includes a data acquisition/communication module configured to receive a plurality of signals representing one or more status conditions associated with the vehicle. The data acquisition/communication module is further configured to report one or more of the status conditions to a computer remote from the vehicle. The system is further configured to receive one or more signals from the remote computer in response to the reported status condition wherein the received signal represents an action to be taken in response to the one or more status conditions. The data acquisition/communication module is also configured to initiate the action to be taken. A computer remote from the vehicle is configured to monitor the one or more status conditions reported by the data acquisition/communication module and determine if an action must be taken. | 08-05-2010 |
20100217456 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AIRCRAFT GROUND MOVEMENT - A method and apparatus is disclosed for reversing an aircraft on the ground comprising driving the aircraft using at least one self-propelled undercarriage wheel. An apparatus for controlling at least one of speed and at least one direction of an aircraft having a self-propelled nosewheel, on the ground, is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a control arm; a control unit; means for transmitting information to said self-propelled nosewheel; means for receiving information at said self-propelled nosewheel; and means for controlling at least one of the speed and direction of said nosewheel; whereby airport ground staff can intuitively control the movements of said aircraft by holding said arm and moving it in the direction of required movement of said aircraft. | 08-26-2010 |
20100217457 | Anti-Theft System for a Vehicle, and Method for the Operation of an Anti-Theft System - An anti-theft system, especially in the form of an access and/or starting system for a vehicle has a vehicle-mounted receiver for receiving a request signal containing the instruction to find out whether objects that are associated with the vehicle, e.g. lost identifiers, are located in specific areas of the vehicle. The anti-theft system further has a vehicle-mounted control and evaluation unit for verifying whether the objects are in the specific areas of the vehicle and outputting information on whether an object that is associated with the vehicle has been found. The anti-theft system finally has a vehicle-mounted transmitter for transmitting a result signal containing the information on whether objects have been found. Such an anti-theft system allows an identifier, for example, which is associated with a user, to start a search from a distance in order to verify whether certain objects are located near or inside the vehicle. | 08-26-2010 |
20100222939 | Methods and Systems for Remotely Managing A Vehicle - A method for managing a vehicle is disclosed wherein the method includes receiving an identification (ID) code associated with at least one user. The method further includes corresponding the ID code to at least one user profile following verification of the ID code and executing a vehicle setting associated with the at least one user profile. An apparatus for remotely managing a vehicle setting is further disclosed. The apparatus includes memory for storing at least one user profile. The apparatus further includes a processor coupled to the memory, the processor configured to receive an identification (ID) code corresponding to the at least one user profile. Furthermore, the processor is in communication with a vehicle processing system operable to execute a vehicle setting associated with the at least one user profile. | 09-02-2010 |
20100222940 | LOCKING SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY BLUETOOTH CAR KEY - The invention relates to a locking system that is suitable for receiving an individual designation of a key via a wireless interface and, upon receipt of a corresponding key designation, to lock and/or unlock, wherein the key is a mobile communications terminal. | 09-02-2010 |
20100222941 | Remote Control Electric Powered Skateboard - A remote control electric powered skateboard has a brushless motor or a brushless hub motor installed on the lower surface of the skateboard for connecting to a battery device through a controller, so that the motors could be electrified. A driving device disposed between either afore motors and at least one wheel is controlled by the remote control, thereby permitting an automatic comparison. When the electrification of the remote control executes, the remote control spontaneously generates an initial code for a receiver in the controller to robotically distinguish and lock the code. Turning off the remote control provides an automatic decoding. A receiver receives control signals from the remote control for the controller to interpret, and accordingly the controller generates and sends distinct commands to either motor, which allows the skateboard to implement various actions correspondingly. An auxiliary remote device disposed on the joint between a front support and a plywood is foldable or could stand on the skateboard; the height of the auxiliary remote device is adjustable for meeting divergent demands from dissimilar riders. A remote handle further provides the same operating means as that of the remote control for offering a supplementary supporting function. | 09-02-2010 |
20100228405 | SHARED VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A locking and holding mechanism for a personal vehicle is composed of a connection device mounted to the vehicle and a receptacle mounted to a solid fixture. The receptacle is configured to directly receive and engage the connection device of the vehicle and, once received, the vehicle is locked to the receptacle held in a stable position. The connection device easily attaches a vehicle to a dock and enables a vehicle management system to charge, lock, hold in place and monitor the vehicle's presence when docked in a charge station. When docked in a charge station, if the status of the vehicle is altered unexpectedly the vehicle is equipped with communication equipment to alert the management system that the vehicle's status has changed. The apparatus identifies a user through an ID device and/or code. A user in good standing accesses a user interface via a communication gateway to secure access to a vehicle by electronically detaching the vehicle from the dock. | 09-09-2010 |
20100235016 | TAIL PIPE EMISSIONS MODE CONTROL FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A hybrid electric vehicle has a propulsion system including an internal combustion engine (ICE) and an electric motor each configured to operate in parallel and each configured to propel the vehicle individually. A rechargeable battery is configured to deliver power to the electric motor to enable the electric motor to propel the vehicle for a certain distance without operation of the ICE. The rechargeable battery is further configured to receive power from a household power outlet. A controller is configured to control the propulsion system to operate in either a normal emissions mode or a no-emissions mode wherein the ICE is disabled. The controller is further configured to direct the propulsion system to operate in the no-emissions mode in response to the broadcast of an external control signal. | 09-16-2010 |
20100235017 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE CODE FOR WIRELESS REMOTE FAULT HANDLING ON A REMOTE DISTRIBUTED POWER POWERED SYSTEM - A method for remotely administering a fault detected on an unmanned powered system that is controlled through a lead powered system, the method including detecting an operational fault on an unmanned powered system, communicating information about the fault to the lead powered system, through a wireless communication protocol operable with a wireless communication system, and communicating a reset message to the unmanned powered system to reset the fault detected. A system and computer software code, stored on a computer readable media and executable with a processor, are also disclosed for remotely handling a fault detected on an unmanned powered system that is controlled through a lead powered system. | 09-16-2010 |
20100235018 | Unmanned Apparatus Traversal And Inspection System - An unmanned apparatus for use in traversing and inspecting at least a portion of an elongated structure. The unmanned apparatus includes at least one structural member defining a recess sized and configured to receive the portion of the elongated structure. In one aspect, the unmanned apparatus includes a clamping mechanism coupled to the structural member, wherein the clamping mechanism is capable of detachably attaching the unmanned apparatus to the elongated structure. A locomotion system is actuated while the unmanned apparatus is attached to the elongated structure causing the unmanned apparatus to traverse at least a portion of the elongated structure. The unmanned apparatus includes a plurality of cameras and/or at least one sensor capable of providing information regarding the structural integrity of the interior and/or exterior of the elongated structure. A method of inspecting and traversing at least a portion of the elongated structure is also described. | 09-16-2010 |
20100241289 | Method and apparatus for path planning, selection, and visualization - New and Improved methods and apparatus for robotic path planning, selection, and visualization are described A path spline visually represents the current trajectory of the robot through a three dimensional space such as a room By altering a graphical representation of the trajectory—the path spline—an operator can visualize the path the robot will take, and is freed from real-time control of the robot Control of the robot is accomplished by periodically updating the path spline such that the newly updated spline represents the new desired path for the robot Also a sensor that may be located on the robot senses the presence of boundaries (obstacles) in the current environment and generates a path that circumnavigates the boundaries while still maintaining motion in the general direction selected by the operator The mathematical form of the path that circumnavigates the boundaries may be a spline | 09-23-2010 |
20100241290 | Process And Apparatus For Autonomous Control Of A Motor Vehicle - Autonomous control of steering, speed, forward and reverse movement of a motor vehicle is provided by transmitting a signal from a transmitter carried by an ambulatory user, receiving the signal with three signal-receiving antennae on the motor vehicle, generating first, second and third sub-signals with a three-channel receiver connected to the three antennae, generating sum and difference outputs with the first and second sub-signals, affecting the steering with the difference output, affecting the speed, forward and reverse control with the sum output, generating a distance-to-user output from the third sub-signal, and limiting the proximity of the motor vehicle to the user with the distance-to-user output. | 09-23-2010 |
20100250022 | Useful unmanned aerial vehicle - An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) addresses remotely piloted UAVs making them easier to operate, provide a more flexible positioning system, also improving on communications latency and interference problems. The UAV sends symbolic messages to an educated public via color. | 09-30-2010 |
20100250023 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A MACHINE - A system and method for operating a machine is disclosed. The system may include an input device configured to select from a plurality of modes of operation for the machine, the plurality of modes of operation comprising a manual mode, a remote mode, and an autonomous mode. The system may further include a controller coupled to the machine, the controller configured to place the machine in the selected mode of operation based on an input at the input device. The system may further include a transmitter configured to transmit a heartbeat signal. The system may further include a receiver configured to receive an acknowledgment signal from a remote system in response to the transmitted heartbeat signal. | 09-30-2010 |
20100250024 | FULLY AUTONOMOUS OR REMOTELY OPERATED GOLF BALL PICKING SYSTEM - The present invention regards a motorised system with electric traction with computer vision for outdoor environments, which can interact with the surrounding environment in an autonomous way or remotely operated. This vehicle tows a trailer that permits, amongst other functions, to perform golf balls picking. | 09-30-2010 |
20100268401 | Vehicle Wireless Information System - A vehicle wireless information system includes a vehicle, an onboard vehicle computer provided in the vehicle and at least one external access point adapted to wirelessly access the onboard vehicle computer. | 10-21-2010 |
20100268402 | Onboard Starter-Interrupt Device Incorporating Wireless Personal Area Network - An onboard starter-interrupt device uses a Personal Area Network (PAN) to facilitate communication between a wireless device (such as a cellular telephone or personal digital assistant (PDA)) and the onboard device (also referred to interchangeably as a vehicle control device or a payment enforcement device) installed on a vehicle. The PAN can be implemented using, for example, the well-known Bluetooth protocol. The use of a PAN avoids the need for a visible keypad or other input device installed in the vehicle. The interface with the PAN also facilitates direct communication (including voice communication) using an existing cell phone. The interface with the PAN further allows a user or administrator to configure the operation of the onboard device using input/output components of the wireless device. | 10-21-2010 |
20100274413 | Ballistic Robotic Vehicle - A mobile target assembly for use in small arms practice includes an armor-protected automotive unit with remote control for movement through a target area. Further, the target assembly includes a plurality of repairable/replaceable façades, wherein a selected façade is mounted on the automotive unit. For the present invention, the façade is formed as a land vehicle body and is constructed for intentional destruction by the small arms fire. Importantly, the armor protection provides survivability for the automotive unit in response to small arms fire. | 10-28-2010 |
20100274414 | NARROW SPACE SLOW MOVING OPERATIONAL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention completely removes inconvenience when big body size drivers and passengers, who can get in/out of a vehicle only through a wide space as compared with normal body size people, or drivers sitting in wheelchairs, get in/out of a vehicle, by allowing a driver to move his/her vehicle V which all of the passengers, including the drivers, have got out of, using a remote controller | 10-28-2010 |
20100286845 | FAIL-SAFE SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE - A fail-safe system is provided for an autonomous vehicle. The vehicle has a source of electrical power and electrical loads. The fail-safe system includes an operator controlled remote unit, a wireless transmitter connected to the remote unit for transmitting a wireless keep alive signal, a wireless receiver mounted on the vehicle for receiving the keep alive signal and a fail-safe unit connected to the receiver. The fail-safe unit includes first and second processing units, both connected to each other, to the receiver and to relay units which are operable to connect and disconnect the source of electrical power from the electrical loads in response to a signal from one of the processing units. Both processing units are operable to open their respective relay units and shut down all vehicle operations in response to a variety of fault conditions, including loss of the keep alive signal from the remote unit. | 11-11-2010 |
20100286846 | Vehicle Central Lock Antitheft Method and System - A vehicle central lock antitheft method and system includes a central lock system which is connected by radio with a remote controller for identity verification using rolling codes (S | 11-11-2010 |
20100286847 | Multi-Mode Unmanned And Manned Vehicle Systems and Methods - An apparatus for converting a manned aircraft of a type including at least one pilot control capable of manipulation to affect operation of the aircraft for unmanned flight operations includes first and second actuators, each configured to selectively provide movement or resistance to movement in a first manner including linear or rotational motion, first and second clutches, each configured to selectively couple movement of the associated actuator to or from the pilot control during flight, and a vehicle controller capable of being selectively enabled during flight to operate the pilot control actuators and clutches and thereby provide unmanned operation of the aircraft, or of being disabled, thereby providing for manned operation of the aircraft. The first actuator has a first scope describing a first amount of allowable movement, while the second actuator has a second scope larger than the first scope. | 11-11-2010 |
20100292868 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NAVIGATING A REMOTE CONTROL VEHICLE PAST OBSTACLES - A method for navigating a remote control vehicle carrying a video camera which produces a sequence of images, the method comprising tracking a current position of the vehicle as the vehicle moves along a path of motion, determining a location of the current position within a prior image, the prior image having been acquired by the video camera at a previously visited point along the path of motion, and displaying to the operator a graphic display including a representation of the vehicle shown at the location within the prior image. | 11-18-2010 |
20100299001 | VEHICLE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IN WHICH RADIO TRANSMISSIONS BY THE VEHICLE COMMUNICATION TERMINALS ARE CONTROLLED BY RADIO COMMUNICATION FROM BASE STATIONS - In a vehicle communication system, a base station transmits radio signals conveying transmission control designation information to communication terminals of respective vehicles, and each vehicle communication terminal performs control of radio signal transmissions based on the most recently received transmission control designation information. Control may be specified for selected vehicle communication terminals or for all of the terminals, and can consist of selectively enabling/halting radio signal transmission, determining a maximum level of transmission power, etc. Information specifying a time point at which the transmission control is to commence may also be conveyed, and each vehicle communication terminal relays the received transmission control designation information to other vehicles, thereby increasing the effective service area of each base station. | 11-25-2010 |
20100299002 | Personal Authentication Software and Systems for Travel Privilege Assignation and Verification - A system for authenticating individuals traveling to and from various destinations at various times. Personal identity and travel privilege verification are coordinated for several modes of transportation, including aircraft, boats, buses, cars and trains. Travel privileges are considered to be the ability to leave the current location, travel to the desired location, travel at specific times, and use specific forms of transportation. The system specifically provides operator privilege verification, allowing individuals to receive vehicle operator privileges. These privileges are evaluated upon the individual's application, and are periodically updated at the discretion of the controlling institution. | 11-25-2010 |
20100305778 | ADAPTIVE USER INTERFACE FOR SEMI-AUTOMATIC OPERATION - A method is provided for semi-automatic operation of a portable control device for a remote-controlled, unmanned vehicle. The method includes the steps of monitoring parameters of an operational environment of the portable control device, switching from a manual operation mode to a semi-automatic operation mode in response to occurrence of predetermined criteria within the operational environment, and presenting a semi-automatic operation graphical user interface to a user of the portable control device. The semi-automatic operation graphical user interface includes a reduced set of user interfaces for the semi-automatic operation mode presented by the portable control device. | 12-02-2010 |
20100305779 | REMOTE VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM UTILIZING MULTIPLE ANTENNAS - A remote vehicle control system having a base transceiver mounted in a vehicle and a mobile key fob. The base transceiver utilizes an omni-directional antenna to communicate wirelessly with the key fob via the IEEE 802.15.4 communication protocol. Additional antennas are mounted to the vehicle and are also tuned to communicate over the IEEE 802.15.4 bandwidth. The additional antennas have radiation patterns extending outwardly to various sides of the vehicle (e.g., driver, passenger and rear sides). The system provides remote control functions and enables passive keyless entry functions such as unlocking doors or trunk latches by detecting the presence of the key fob proximate to one or more sides of the vehicle based on the ability of the key fob to communicate over IEEE 802.15.4 via the additional antennas. | 12-02-2010 |
20100318241 | VEHICLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY COUPLED VEHICLES - A vehicle system and method includes a primary vehicle (PV) and an auxiliary vehicle (AV) selectively connectable to the primary vehicle. The PV and AV vehicles each having an ECU, a propulsion system a braking system, and a directional control system for steering at least one wheel thereon. The ECU of the PV and the ECU of the AV in communication with one another to form an interactive control system that control operation of the systems of the PV and the AV when connected to one another. The vehicle system also includes a docking system for connecting the AV and the PV. The docking system includes an automatic docking actuator that automatically connects the AV to the PV when actuated. Optionally, a remote control device communicates with the ECU of the AV for controlling the AV through the ECU of the AV when disconnected from the PV. | 12-16-2010 |
20100318242 | Method And System For Deploying A Surveillance Network - A method and system for gathering information from and setting up a surveillance network within an earth-surface environment that includes inserting one or more mobile robotic devices having a sensing subsystem, a communications subsystem, and a navigation subsystem into an earth-surface environment. The mobile robotic device may be configured into a traveling pose selected from a plurality of available traveling poses, and directed using the navigation subsystem to a sensing location within the earth-surface environment. The environment may be monitored and sensed information collected may be stored or communicated to a remote location. The mobile robotic device may be configured to operate with a vehicle carrier to facilitate insertion and deployment of the robotic vehicle into the earth-surface environment. | 12-16-2010 |
20100324753 | VEHICLE, SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME, VEHICLE MOTION PRODUCING METHOD - A robot executes motion by modifying a motion behavior on the basis of a motion direction of a user on board according to a state of mind of the user on board. This produces the motion of the vehicle under conditions that reflect the user's state of mind. The robot preferably includes a direction input portion that receives the motion direction from the user and generates a reference input corresponding to the motion direction, and an inverted control reference input generator that generates a motion reference input that makes the robot execute motion in a behavior different from the motion behavior on the basis of the motion direction, based at least on a reduction coefficient with a value corresponding to the user's state of mind and the reference input generated in the direction input portion. The reduction coefficient is determined by measuring the pulse rate of the user on board. | 12-23-2010 |
20100332051 | Control Arrangement For Controlling The Transfer Of Agricultural Crop From A Harvesting Machine To A Transport Vehicle - A control arrangement is provided for controlling the transfer of agricultural crop from a harvesting machine to a transport vehicle, the transport vehicle comprising a loading container. The control arrangement based on signals from a sensor arrangement detects the fill level and/or the outer contours of the loading container and controls the position of the output end of a discharge device with respect to the harvesting machine and/or the ejection direction of the discharge device, and/or the position of the transport vehicle with the loading container with respect to the harvesting machine, automatically in such a manner that the loading container is successively filled with the crop. It is further proposed that the sensor arrangement is designed to detect the position of a second loading container and that the control arrangement can be operated so that after detection of an overall sufficiently filled first loading container, the discharge device will be automatically aligned to the second loading container based on the signals from the sensor arrangement. | 12-30-2010 |
20110010022 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTELY COLLABORATIVE VEHICLES - Methods and architecture systems for controlling vehicle systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of remotely controlling a vehicle includes estimating a position of the vehicle. A position estimation algorithm may estimate the position of the vehicle. A position data packet received from the vehicle may be used to update the estimated position of the vehicle. A display device may display a virtual representation of the vehicle based on the updated estimated position of the vehicle. Command signals may be transmitted to the vehicle based on the displayed virtual representation of the vehicle. | 01-13-2011 |
20110010023 | Method and apparatus for managing and controlling manned and automated utility vehicles - A method and apparatus for managing manned and automated utility vehicles, and for picking up and delivering objects by automated vehicles. A machine vision image acquisition apparatus determines the position and the rotational orientation of vehicles in a predefined coordinate space by acquiring an image of one or more position markers and processing the acquired image to calculate the vehicle's position and rotational orientation based on processed image data. The position of the vehicle is determined in two dimensions. Rotational orientation (heading) is determined in the plane of motion. An improved method of position and rotational orientation is presented. Based upon the determined position and rotational orientation of the vehicles stored in a map of the coordinate space, a vehicle controller, implemented as part of a computer, controls the automated vehicles through motion and steering commands, and communicates with the manned vehicle operators by transmitting control messages to each operator. | 01-13-2011 |
20110010024 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCOMPANYING A USER WITH AN AUTOMATED VEHICLE - A system and method for accompanying a pedestrian user with an automated, remote vehicle that includes a vehicle control system including a propulsion subsystem that promotes motion of the vehicle and a steering subsystem that controls the direction of motion of the vehicle, a joint goniometer input device wearable by the user that measures an anatomical motion of the user, a communication system that communicates the input of the joint goniometer to the steering subsystem, and a pacing system that outputs a propulsion input that is dependent on the user. | 01-13-2011 |
20110010025 | MONITORING SYSTEM USING UNMANNED AIR VEHICLE WITH WIMAX COMMUNICATION - Provided is a monitoring system using an unmanned air vehicle communicated based on a WiMAX communication scheme. The monitoring system includes an air vehicle and a relay unit. The air vehicle includes a photographing unit for capturing on-scene image information of a current flying area, and a global positioning system (GPS) receiver for receiving GPS information of the current flying area. The air vehicle transmits the on-scene image information and the GPS information, wirelessly. The relay unit remotely controls the air vehicle by receiving a travel command signal having information on a destination of the air vehicle, wirelessly transmits the travel command signal to the air vehicle based on the WiMAX communication scheme, and wirelessly receives the on-scene image information and the GPS information from the air vehicle based on the WiMAX communication scheme. | 01-13-2011 |
20110015807 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE PERFORMANCE CONTROL - A method is provided for controlling a drivetrain of a vehicle which includes a prime mover operatively connected to at least one tractive element. The method includes: (a) determining the vehicle's total weight; and (b) using an electronic controller carried by the vehicle, causing the prime mover to apply power to the tractive element so as to propel the vehicle, the magnitude of the power being a function of the vehicle's total weight. | 01-20-2011 |
20110015808 | SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING A VEHICLE MASS - A vehicle mass estimation system for use in a vehicle, such as a truck, including a transmission is provided. A processor may be operable to receive a signal relating to a mass of at least a portion of the vehicle. The processor may be further operable to estimate a vehicle mass based, at least in part, on the signal. The processor may be further operable to select a desired gear ratio for engagement in a transmission based, at least in part, on the estimated vehicle mass. | 01-20-2011 |
20110015809 | Device and Method for Wireless Vehicle Communication - The invention provides a device, system, and method for wireless communication with a vehicle, comprising a receiver mounted in or on the vehicle for receiving data from a wireless transmitter, and a microprocessor in communication with the receiver for processing the data. The data has a format adapted to be processed by the microprocessor and is intended for receipt by all vehicles within a predetermined wireless range that have microprocessors capable of processing its standard format. The invention also provides a method for wireless communication with a vehicle, comprising transmitting data having a standard format, receiving the data having a standard format, and processing the data having a standard format. The data is intended for receipt by all vehicles within a predetermined range that have microprocessors capable of processing its standard format. The invention further provides a device, system, and method for disabling a vehicle using only information transmitted to the vehicle, comprising a receiver mounted in or on the vehicle and for receiving data wirelessly, and a microprocessor in communication with the receiver for processing the data. The data includes a unique vehicle identifier and an instruction to disable the vehicle. The invention further provides a device for wirelessly monitoring environmental conditions of a livestock trailer towed by a vehicle, comprising a wireless transmitter mounted on the livestock trailer, a receiver mounted in or on the vehicle and adapted to receive data from the wireless transmitter, and a microprocessor in communication with the receiver and processing the data. | 01-20-2011 |
20110022248 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF VEHICLE INSPECTIONS BY ENABLING REMOTE ACTUATION OF VEHICLE COMPONENTS - A handheld, portable device is used to facilitate inspection of vehicles, by wirelessly conveying an activation command to the vehicle to actuate a vehicle component, to facilitate inspection of the actuated component. The activation command is received by a wireless data link in the vehicle, which is electrically/logically coupled to either a switch that controls actuation of the component, an actuator configured to manipulate the component, and/or a vehicle processor configured to selectively convey an actuation command to the component. In some embodiments, in response to conveying the activation command, the handheld device enables the user to input a condition of the actuated component, which is added to an inspection record. In some embodiments, the handheld device sends a query to the vehicle, which results in the handheld device providing an indication to a user of each component in the vehicle that is capable of remote actuation. | 01-27-2011 |
20110029155 | Bow riding unmanned water-borne vehicle - A system and method are provided for launching and recovering an unmanned, water-borne vehicle (UWBV) from a mother ship. The UWBV mimics the behavior of dolphins and is positioned ahead of the ship in preparation for bow riding. The UWBV uses a guidance system to position and keep in the bow wave. A high-frequency (HF) sonar transceiver array aboard the ship computes and sends course corrections to maintain the UWBV within the bow wave. The frequency range of the HF array can be 100 kHz or higher due to the short distance between the ship and the UWBV. Accordingly, the HF array can have a small aperture allowing for accurate bearing resolution. Course corrections can be sent on a near-continuous basis such that changes in thrust and rudder angle can be minimized to allow for accurate control of the UWBV. | 02-03-2011 |
20110029156 | WIRELESS SENSOR SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A wireless sensor system for a transmission and other powertrain components in a motor vehicle includes a wireless sensor connected to a component of the motor vehicle. The wireless sensor includes an antenna in communication with a wireless power source and with a wireless transceiver. The wireless power source includes an emitter that creates an electromagnetic resonance between the emitter and the sensor. The wireless transceiver is in communication with the sensor and sends and receives signals to and from the wireless sensor. | 02-03-2011 |
20110029157 | Remote Rechargeable Monitoring System and Method - A system including a remote server connected over a network to a battery charger is configured to track usage of rechargeable batteries. Values of various sensed parameters of a battery, such as temperature, charge, current, and water level are stored with the battery and uploaded to the remote server, either wirelessly or through the network, and either directly from the battery or by way of the battery charger when the battery is coupled to the battery charger. The remote server operates to determine the condition, value and warranty of the battery based on the sensed parameters and on the user history of the battery. Alerts and warnings can be forwarded to the user and/or an enterprise manager or shop manager in the case of enterprise vehicles such as warehouses operating multiple electric forklifts, or rental car agencies, so that multiple rechargeable batteries can be readily tracked, monitored and maintained. | 02-03-2011 |
20110035079 | UNMANNED VEHICLE CONTROLLER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE FUNCTION BRIDGE MODULES - Handheld, unmanned vehicle controllers including interchangeable function bridge modules attached to the grip handles of the controllers are described herein. Interchangeable function bridge modules can include, but are not limited to, a display screen module, a pushbutton module, and a keyboard module. An operator may quickly and easily swap modules, using different modules to perform various tasks. | 02-10-2011 |
20110040424 | VEHICLE KEYLESS OPERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A keyless function system and method includes a portable device having a vehicle function actuator thereon for initiating operation of a vehicle function. The portable device transmits an actuation signal to the vehicle when the vehicle function actuator is actuated. The receiver onboard the vehicle receives the actuation signal from the portable device. A controller onboard the vehicle and operatively connected to the receiver determines at least one of: whether the vehicle is located at a predetermined location or whether the portable device is located less than a predetermined distance from the vehicle. The controller selectively commands performance of the vehicle function when the actuation signal is received by the receiver based on at least one of: whether the vehicle is at the predetermined location or the portable device is less than the predetermined distance from the vehicle. | 02-17-2011 |
20110040425 | Device, Program Product and Computer Implemented Method for Touchless Metrology Using an Inertial Navigation System and Laser - A metrology device, computer program product and computer-implemented method generating survey data without having the device touch subsea objects being surveyed. The metrology device may be used with an underwater vehicle or diving personnel, and may comprise an inertial navigation system having gyroscopes to detect angular velocity and accelerometers for the detection of linear velocity and transported by an underwater robotic apparatus or diver, the inertial navigation system outputting position and orientation data of the device for storage; an aiding device for collecting image data of the subsea objects, the aiding device being positioned so that the distance and orientation between the optical scanner and the inertial navigation system is known; and a computer for using the position information and image data between a successively visited known point to determine the drift of the metrology device and to use the drift of the metrology device to correct measurements of same. | 02-17-2011 |
20110040426 | TWO STEP KEYLESS START SYSTEM - A keyless ignition start system in which authentication of a coded key fob is carried out twice, first to activate the ignition switch to allow starting the engine and second at the time when the brake pedal is depressed to put the car in a drive gear. The two step authentication prevents driving off a car which has been started without having the key fob for security purposes and also to avoid inconvenient situations that can otherwise occur. | 02-17-2011 |
20110040427 | Hybrid mobile robot - An autonomous hybrid mobile robot includes a base link and a second link. The base link has a drive system and is adapted to function as a traction device and a turret. The second link is attached to the base link at a first joint. The second link has a drive system and is adapted to function as a traction device and to be deployed for manipulation. One of the links houses a retractable navigational system. In another embodiment an invertible robot includes at least one base link and a second link. In another embodiment a mobile robot includes a chassis and a track drive pulley system including a tension and suspension mechanism. In another embodiment a mobile robot includes a wireless communication system. | 02-17-2011 |
20110046813 | STEER CORRECTION FOR A REMOTELY OPERATED MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE - A materials handling vehicle automatically applies a steer correction maneuver if an object is detected in a steer bumper zone in front of the vehicle. A controller detects whether an object is in front of the materials handling vehicle and automatically determines whether a steer correction maneuver should be to the right or left of the traveling direction of the materials handling vehicle. The materials handling vehicle automatically steer corrects the vehicle, e.g., at a determined steer angle that is opposite the direction to the detected position of the object, and accumulates the distance traveled by vehicle while steer correction is being performed. The vehicle then automatically counter steers the vehicle, e.g., by a determined steer amount, in the opposite direction as the steer correction for a percentage of accumulated steer distance traveled. After performing the counter steer maneuver, the vehicle may, for example, resume a substantially straight heading. | 02-24-2011 |
20110046814 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEGREGATED AND INDEPENDENT COMMAND AND CONTROL OF WIRELESS SERVICE SELECTION, ROUTING, TRANSPORT AND/OR DELIVERY - Systems, methods, and devices are operable to system for communicate with vehicles. An exemplary embodiment employs a vehicle device and a server. The vehicle device is configured to communicate with a control network and at least one carrier. The server is configured to communicate with the control network and the at least one carrier, is configured to communicate command information with the vehicle device using the control network, and is configured to separately communicate information of interest with the vehicle device using the at least one carrier in accordance with the communicated command information communicated over the control network. | 02-24-2011 |
20110046815 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING VEHICLE ENGINE SPEED - An apparatus for remotely controlling the speed of an engine includes a housing and a control knob. A position shaft is fixedly connected to the control knob for rotation therewith and a position gear is fixedly secured to the position shaft for rotation therewith. A rotary encoder has a shaft in operative engagement with the position gear such that rotation of the position gear rotates the encoder shaft. The rotary encoder generates output signals based on a direction of rotation and angular displacement of the control knob. A processor receives the output signals from the rotary encoder and generates output signals proportional to the direction of rotation and angular displacement of the control knob. A primary engine control unit is remotely located with respect to the remote housing for receiving the output signals from the processor and directly controlling the speed of the engine based upon the received signals. | 02-24-2011 |
20110046816 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING ACCESSORY STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS - An aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing that includes a user-operable switch and a control module. The control module is configured to determine whether the user-operable switch has been operated, generate a data frame corresponding to a control signal for operating a vehicle component, and transmit the data frame to a receiver of a control signal interface. Another aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing with a user-operable switch and a circuit with an output line. The output line is connected to the switch and further connected to a control signal interface. Operation of the user-operable switch changes a resistance on the at least one output line, and the control signal interface is configured to convert the resistance to a control signal for operating a vehicle component. | 02-24-2011 |
20110054717 | Remote Vehicle - A system for providing enhanced operator control of a remote vehicle driving at increased speeds comprises: a head-mounted display configured to be worn by the operator and track a position of the operator's head; a head-aimed camera mounted to the remote vehicle via a pan/tilt mechanism and configured to pan and tilt in accordance with the position of the operator's head, the head-aimed camera transmitting video to be displayed to the operator via the head-mounted display; and a computer running a behavior engine, the computer receiving input from the operator and one or more sensors, and being configured to utilize the behavior engine, operator input, sensor input, and one or more autonomous and/or semi-autonomous behaviors to assist the operator in driving the remote vehicle. The remote vehicle includes releasably mounted wheels and high-friction tracks. | 03-03-2011 |
20110060480 | MOBILE DEVICE APPLICATION FOR COMMUNICATING WITH VEHICLES - Methods, systems, and devices for reserving a reservable asset using a mobile device. A mobile device communicates directly with a vehicle-associated control module or through a reservation server using either a TCP/IP communications channel or near-field communications. A member enters a request using the user interface provided by the mobile-device application. The identity of the member is validated the vehicle-associated control module executes the request by sending a signal to a computer or sensor in the vehicle through the vehicle wiring or the vehicle CANbus. The request can be a function, such as unlocking the vehicle doors, illuminating the interior or exterior lights, honking the horn, or activating a panic alarm. | 03-10-2011 |
20110060481 | ANTITHEFT METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MOTORCYCLES - An antitheft method and system for motorcycles are provided. The antitheft method and system for motorcycles authenticate an electronic identifier when power-up of a motorcycle or engine start-up is sensed and cut off the power-up or engine start-up if the power-up or engine start-up is not authenticated. An electronic control unit can generate a theft alarm signal in case of unauthenticated power-up or engine start-up. The motorcycle engine is automatically stopped if the engine is started through an illegal method, and thus the motorcycle is prevented from being stolen. Further, a user can confirm the electronic identifier and start the motorcycle without inserting a key into a key cylinder, and thus the user can start the motorcycle easily and rapidly. | 03-10-2011 |
20110066304 | INTELLIGENT SELECTIVELY-TARGETED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method for receiving at least one of advisory information and vehicle control information in a vehicle-mounted system, comprising: receiving at least one of advisory information and vehicle control information from a transmitting unit using a receiving unit; determining whether the at least one of the advisory information and the vehicle control information is directed to the receiving unit; and if the at least one of the advisory information and the vehicle control information is directed to the receiving unit, outputting the at least one of the advisory information and the vehicle control information. | 03-17-2011 |
20110071701 | Jurisdiction-Aware Function Control and Configuration for Motor Vehicles - Apparatus for a motor vehicle comprises a location monitor for determining vehicle coordinates for an instantaneous vehicle position within a predetermined reference system. A jurisdictional map database is provided for relating a plurality of jurisdictions to corresponding ranges of coordinates in the predetermined reference system. A regulation database is provided for relating a plurality of vehicle functions to corresponding parametric limitations for respective jurisdictions. A user interface is coupled to the regulation database for configuring at least one of the parametric limitations. A controller is coupled to the location monitor, the jurisdictional map database, and the regulation database for identifying a current jurisdiction in response to the vehicle coordinates, identifying at least one vehicle function having a parametric limitation for the current jurisdiction, and modifying the action of the identified vehicle function to comply with the respective parametric limitation. | 03-24-2011 |
20110071702 | PROTOCOL FOR A REMOTELY CONTROLLED VIDEOCONFERENCING ROBOT - A robotic system that includes a robot and a remote station. The remote station can generate control commands that are transmitted to the robot through a broadband network. The control commands can be interpreted by the robot to induce action such as robot movement or focusing a robot camera. The robot can generate reporting commands that are transmitted to the remote station through the broadband network. The reporting commands can provide positional feedback or system reports on the robot. | 03-24-2011 |
20110071703 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONTROL COMMANDS FOR A VEHICLE STEERABLE BY MEANS OF AN OPERATING UNIT AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A STEERABLE VEHICLE OF THIS TYPE - Method and control system for providing control commands for a vehicle steerable by an operating unit or for an image acquisition device of the vehicle by sequential display of acquired image data on an image display device of the operating unit connected to the vehicle via a data transfer connection. The method includes acquiring data of an image recorded by the image acquisition device, acquiring vehicle state data at a time the image was recorded, and compressing the image data. The method also includes transferring the compressed image data and the vehicle state data via the data transfer connection to the operating unit, decompressing the transferred image data to form a displayable image, and displaying the displayable image on the image display device. The method further includes entering an operator command into the operating unit to at least one of change a direction of movement of the vehicle and change a direction of view of the image acquisition device, calculating a new image from the displayable image that takes into account the transferred vehicle state data and the entered operator command, displaying the new image on the image display device instead of the displayable image, and transferring a control command from the operator command to the vehicle via the data transfer connection. | 03-24-2011 |
20110071704 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND MANAGING THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT - A method for policing and managing the operation of a flying, unmanned aircraft in the event of usurpation of control of, malfunction of, or ill-intentioned use of, this aircraft includes the steps of (a) detecting inappropriate operation of the aircraft; (b) transmitting a takeover command to the aircraft to interrupt control of the operation of this aircraft by a first pilot and relinquish control of the aircraft to a second pilot; and (c) transmitting control commands to the aircraft to control its operation by the second pilot, until the need for alternate pilot control of the aircraft has ended or until the aircraft has landed safely. | 03-24-2011 |
20110077799 | UNMANNED UNDERWATER VEHICL INTEGRATED RADIATION DETECTION SYSTEM - An unmanned underwater vehicle incorporates a structure having an integral scintillating material for a radiation detector and detection electronics connected to the radiation detector for measurement of the scintillation. A communication system is employed for transmission of scintillation measurement to a remote facility and a navigation control system provides for autonomous operation of the unmanned underwater vehicle or remote operation through the communications system | 03-31-2011 |
20110077800 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRIAGING A PLURALITY OF TARGETS WITH A ROBOTIC VEHICLE - Methods and systems are provided for triaging a plurality of targets with robotic vehicle while the robotic vehicle remains at a first location. The robotic vehicle is in operable communication with a remote command station and includes a processor that is coupled to a first imager. The first imager generates separate images of each one of the plurality of targets while the robotic vehicle remains at the first location. The processor receives target data identifying the plurality of targets from the remote command station, acquires an image of each one of the plurality of targets with the first imager while the robotic vehicle remains at the first location, and transmits each generated image to the remote command station. | 03-31-2011 |
20110077801 | Radio Control Transmitter, A Method For Transmitting Steering Signal In The Radio Control Transmitter - The channel assignment data is generated by assigning a channel of the radio control transmitter for the trainee | 03-31-2011 |
20110077802 | Robot System - A power-saving robot system includes at least one peripheral device and a mobile robot. The peripheral device includes a controller having an active mode and a hibernation mode, and a wireless communication component capable of activation in the hibernation mode. A controller of the robot has an activating routine that communicates with and temporarily activates the peripheral device, via wireless communication, from the hibernation mode. In another aspect, a robot system includes a network data bridge and a mobile robot. The network data bridge includes a broadband network interface, a wireless command interface, and a data bridge component. The data bridge component extracts serial commands received via the broadband network interface from an internet protocol, applies a command protocol thereto, and broadcasts the serial commands via the wireless interface. The mobile robot includes a wireless command communication component that receives the serial commands transmitted from the network data bridge. | 03-31-2011 |
20110087385 | PORTABLE AND PERSONAL VEHICLE PRESETS - An interface system including a vehicle system having an operational data representing a setting of the associated vehicle system and an interface module in communication with the vehicle system to directly modify the operational data of the vehicle system based upon a personalized data, wherein the personalized data is in a platform independent format. | 04-14-2011 |
20110087386 | METHOD FOR ACTUATING THE NEUTRAL POSITION IN AN AUTOMATIC OR AUTOMATED TRANSMISSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND CORRESPONDING MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for shifting an automatic or an automated transmission of a motor vehicle to a “neutral” position such that the shift position of the transmission and a parking lock, provided for keeping the motor vehicle stationary, are engaged as a function of a shift position selected with a driver operated selector device and as a function of other operating parameters of the motor vehicle. A holding phase, in which the transmission is in the neutral position, free from friction force locking, can be activated by a separate operating device which is provided, in addition to the selector device, but only when the motor vehicle is simultaneously at least approximately stationary, an ignition current circuit that acts on a drive engine of the motor vehicle is electrically interrupted, and the “neutral” (N) shift position is specified by a selector device. | 04-14-2011 |
20110093134 | Method and apparatus for collision avoidance - A method and apparatus for avoiding collisions of moving vehicles in an environment that utilizes a position and rotational orientation system to track vehicle locations within a preconfigured operational zone, the method comprising using position tracking data to calculate a predicted trajectory and safety zone of each vehicle for a predetermined prediction time period and determining potential areas of intersection with vehicles to predict collisions. | 04-21-2011 |
20110093135 | CENTRALIZED MANAGEMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES - In one example, a network device stores a mapping of application operation modes to vehicle conditions such as a first condition of the vehicle powered but not moving and a second condition of the vehicle moving. The network device receives a wirelessly transmitted request for a particular application to utilize an interface powered by the vehicle. The network device compares an application identifier specified by the received request to the mapping. The network device then identifies a portion of the vehicle interface according to the comparison and signals control software on the vehicle to grant the particular application access to only the identified portion of the vehicle interface itself. The application can reside on the mobile device and utilize the vehicle interface as an extended interface, or the application can reside on the vehicle. | 04-21-2011 |
20110093136 | CENTRALIZED MANAGEMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES - In one example, a network device stores a mapping of application operation modes to vehicle conditions such as a first condition of the vehicle powered but not moving and a second condition of the vehicle moving. The network device receives a wirelessly transmitted request for a particular application to utilize an interface powered by the vehicle. The network device compares an application identifier specified by the received request to the mapping. The network device then identifies a portion of the vehicle interface according to the comparison and signals control software on the vehicle to grant the particular application access to only the identified portion of the vehicle interface itself. The application can reside on the mobile device and utilize the vehicle interface as an extended interface, or the application can reside on the vehicle. | 04-21-2011 |
20110093137 | CENTRALIZED MANAGEMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES - In one example, a network device stores a mapping of application operation modes to vehicle conditions such as a first condition of the vehicle powered but not moving and a second condition of the vehicle moving. The network device receives a wirelessly transmitted request for a particular application to utilize an interface powered by the vehicle. The network device compares an application identifier specified by the received request to the mapping. The network device then identifies a portion of the vehicle interface according to the comparison and signals control software on the vehicle to grant the particular application access to only the identified portion of the vehicle interface itself. The application can reside on the mobile device and utilize the vehicle interface as an extended interface, or the application can reside on the vehicle. | 04-21-2011 |
20110093138 | COMBINED PILOTING METHOD OF REMOTE OPERATED UNDERWATER VEHICLES, DEVICE FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION AND SYSTEM USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a combined piloting method of remote operated underwater vehicles comprising the phases which consist in connecting, to a vertical profile ( | 04-21-2011 |
20110093139 | Unmanned Vehicle for Powering a Separate Device - A system includes an unmanned vehicle and a separate device. The unmanned vehicle is for approaching the separate device. The unmanned vehicle includes an unmanned vehicle charging circuit. The separate device includes an energy storage device and a power receiving circuit. The unmanned vehicle charging circuit is for transmitting electromagnetic radiation from the unmanned vehicle to the separate device to the power receiving circuit for charging the energy storage device. | 04-21-2011 |
20110098870 | Mobile Scanning Systems - A mobile scanning system with a scanner including a radiation source and detectors mounted on a vehicle and arranged to scan an object, a controller mounted on the vehicle and arranged to control the scanner, an operator system arranged to be located remote from the vehicle and to communicate with the controller to enable an operator to interact remotely with the controller. | 04-28-2011 |
20110106336 | Vehicle Utility Communication System - A charger configured to charge at least one battery used in transportation means or stationary equipment, includes a plurality of power connections configured to couple to a plurality of power sources. The charger is adapted to receive power from the plurality of power sources simultaneously. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106337 | AD-HOC MOBILE IP NETWORK FOR INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - A method for intelligently managing a transportation network is provided. The method may include providing a roadside apparatus | 05-05-2011 |
20110106338 | Remote Vehicle Control System and Method - A system for increasing an operator's situational awareness while the operator controls a remote vehicle using an autonomous behavior and/or a semi-autonomous behavior. The system includes a payload attached to the remote vehicle and in communication with the remote vehicle and the operator control unit. The payload comprises: an integrated sensor suite including a global positioning system, an inertial measurement unit, one or more video cameras, and a stereo vision camera or a range sensor; and a computational module receiving data from the integrated sensor suite, performing computations on at least some of the data, analyzing at least some of the data, and providing data to at least one of the autonomous behavior and the semi-autonomous behavior. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106339 | Autonomous Behaviors for a Remote Vehicle - A method for enhancing operational efficiency of a remote vehicle using a diagnostic behavior. The method comprises inputting and analyzing data received from a plurality of sensors to determine the existence of deviations from normal operation of the remote vehicle, updating parameters in a reference mobility model based on deviations from normal operation, and revising strategies to achieve an operational goal of the remote vehicle to accommodate deviations from normal operation. An embedded simulation and training system for a remote vehicle. The system comprises a software architecture installed on the operator control unit and including software routines and drivers capable of carrying out mission simulations and training. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106340 | Method of accessing a device in a communication network in a motor vehicle via an external device and gateway - A method of accessing a device in a communications network in a motor vehicle via an external device is described, in which a software element is transmitted to the external device in the case of authorized access to a device in the communications network to permit control of the device in the communications network by the external device. A gateway checks on whether access is possible, either checking directly with the device requested or via the system manager. Security in communication between the external device and the device to be controlled may be achieved by an additional encryption and/or a specified validity period of the software element transcribed to the external device. If there is no software element for a device to be controlled, such a software element may be created by using a control module and data stored in the device. A bus system, according to IEEE 1394, for example, may be used as the communications network. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106341 | TRAVELING VEHICLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TRAVELING BY TRAVELING VEHICLE SYSTEM - In a traveling vehicle system, traveling vehicles travel along a travel route under the control of at least one controller. Each of the traveling vehicles includes a first traveling vehicle position determining section arranged to determine a position of the respective traveling vehicle, and a second traveling vehicle position determining section arranged to determine a position of at least one other of the traveling vehicles by communication, and a distance sensor arranged to detect a distance between the respective traveling vehicle and the at least one other of the traveling vehicles. The at least one controller and the traveling vehicles are configured to control velocities of the traveling vehicles in an inter-vehicle control area by determining inter-vehicle distances between the traveling vehicles based on the position of the at least one other of the traveling vehicles obtained by the communication in the second traveling vehicle position determining section, and the position of the respective traveling vehicle determined by the first traveling vehicle position determining section, and to control the velocities of the traveling vehicles in areas of the traveling route other than in the inter-vehicle control area based on distances detected by the distance sensor. | 05-05-2011 |
20110118899 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INDEPENDENT CONTROL OF VEHICLE - Methods and systems are provided for controlling movement of a train including a plurality of locomotives along a route. In one example, the method comprises, generating a first plan profile, the first plan profile including synchronous settings for the locomotives over a route, and generating a second plan profile based on the first plan profile, the second plan profile including independent settings for the locomotives over at least one region within the route. The method may further comprise, operating the locomotives based in the first and/or second plan profiles. In another example, the method comprises, generating a plan profile with fully independent settings for the locomotives over the entire route, the fully independent settings based on cost function coefficients of each locomotive. | 05-19-2011 |
20110118900 | Autonomic Traveling Apparatus for a Vehicle - In an autonomic traveling apparatus for a vehicle, vehicles usually travel an independent travel lane and when there are two approaching vehicles on the independent travel lane, they switch to pass-by lanes to pass by each other. To do this switching operation effectively, respective vehicles check and obtain road conditions around them while they are traveling and the obtained road conditions are transmitted to and collected by a travel administration center so that the road conditions at various points along the lanes can be obtained from the travel administration center. Accordingly, when the autonomic traveling trucks approaching each other and supposed to pass by each other, switch to the associated pass-by lanes, they change travel lanes avoiding the point of bad road condition on the basis of the road conditions sent from the travel administration center. | 05-19-2011 |
20110118901 | Device for Securing a Flight Sequence of an Unmanned Aircraft - A device for assisting in the decking of an aircraft, the aircraft being remotely controlled from a mobile station, called a ship, includes means of receiving data originating from the aircraft, notably attitudes of the aircraft and its altitude, the aircraft being in stationary flight ready to deck, a first coordinate system being defined relative to the aircraft, a second coordinate system being defined relative to the ship. The device for assisting in the decking of an aircraft includes a display for generating the position of the aircraft in a coordinate system linked to the ship in a first vertical representation and in a second horizontal representation. | 05-19-2011 |
20110118902 | METHOD AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR SAFE ROUTE CONTROL - In a communication system and an associated method for the secured control of a route followed by a vehicle running in an approach area of a moving area, the moving area is preceded by a closing signaling provided on the ground and adapted for informing the vehicle to stop. A safety timing is determined by a ground control unit for ensuring that the vehicle stops before entering the moving area. In parallel with the closing signaling, an information request from the ground control unit is transmitted to a control safety unit. The onboard control safety unit or an associated evaluation module evaluates the braking capacity of the vehicle and encodes the same into information requested by the ground control unit and then fed back to the ground control unit. Depending on the information state, the ground control unit minimizes the safety timing or even cancels the same completely. | 05-19-2011 |
20110118903 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF REMOTELY CONTROLLING A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE - A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises a wearable control device, and a corresponding receiver on the materials handling vehicle. The wearable control device is donned by an operator interacting with the materials handling vehicle, and comprises a wireless transmitter to be worn on the wrist of the operator and a travel control communicably coupled to the wireless transmitter. Actuation of the travel control causes the wireless transmitter to transmit a first type signal designating a request to the vehicle. The receiver is supported by the vehicle for receiving transmissions from the wireless transmitter. | 05-19-2011 |
20110125344 | AUTOMATIC VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEM - A vehicle controller includes a communications unit for performing data communications with local servers; a local path generation unit for generating, in response to an automatic vehicle guidance service request, a local path based on a driving control command and sensing information received from the local servers via the communications unit; a path-following control unit for generating actuator control signals for controlling actuators of a vehicle to drive the vehicle along the local path; and a vehicle driving unit for driving the actuators according to the actuator control signals. Each local server pre-processes and merges sensor data received from the infra-sensor to generate the sensing information. A global server generates the driving control command based on the sensing information and transmits the driving control command to the local servers. | 05-26-2011 |
20110125345 | AUTOMATED COLLECTIVE TRANSPORT SYSTEM - Automated transport system including at least one automotive vehicle ( | 05-26-2011 |
20110130892 | ENHANCED REFLASH USING MODULAR DISCRIMINATION - An improved system, method, and mechanism for executing and reconfiguring a reflash procedure maintains a vehicle state of charge while avoiding defective reflash operations. In an aspect of the invention, the technique includes receiving a reflash request, i.e., at a controller associated with the vehicle, the reflash request identifying one or more target modules and specifying replacement information. A reflash procedure in accordance with the received request is then begun. However, when and if the charge state of the vehicle drops below a predetermined threshold, the controller modifies the reflash procedure by first categorizing individual ongoing reflash operations and stopping any reflash operations belonging to the second class, while continuing any reflash operations belonging to the first class. | 06-02-2011 |
20110130893 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A vehicle power controller and a control method are described. The vehicle power controller is arranged to receive a remote command to set an inactivity time interval and to shut down a component of a vehicle, such as an engine, if it is inactive for the time interval. | 06-02-2011 |
20110130894 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DRIVING GUIDANCE SERVICE TO VEHICLES - A system for remotely controlling a vehicle in a service area divided into plural service sectors includes: an infra sensor module installed in each service sector for periodically sensing obstacles and vehicles within the service sector; a vehicle controller mounted in each vehicle for requesting the driving guidance service and automatically controlling the vehicle in accordance with a vehicle control signal; and a local server installed in each service sector for communicating with the vehicle controllers through a driving guidance network based on information on the obstacles and vehicles sensed by the infra sensor module. The system further includes a global server for allocating network resources of the driving guidance network to allow the local server to communicate with the vehicle controllers using the allocated network resources. | 06-02-2011 |
20110137489 | ASSET MONITORING SYSTEM - A vehicle asset monitoring system comprising a plurality of vehicle assets for lifting and carrying loads and a remote monitoring station for monitoring the vehicle assets. The vehicle assets each comprise a motive unit for generating a motive force to move the vehicle asset and a lift unit for generating a force to lift a load. A measurement interface is provided in each vehicle asset that is adapted to obtain a plurality of operational parameters including operational parameters representing a load lifted by the vehicle asset and another operational parameter related to usage of the vehicle asset. The remote monitoring station comprises a processor for analysing the operational parameters, and for initiating an action based on the analysis. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137490 | MOBILE INTERFACE AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE FUNCTIONS - A mobile interface for controlling a plurality of vehicle functions in a motor vehicle using a controller connected to the vehicle, having a wireless data interchange with a controller, an input apparatus, and an energy store. By virtue of the wireless data interchange being connected to a data processing unit integrated in the mobile interface and which is designed to apply at least one cryptological method, a greater scope of functions becomes possible that can also include control of safety-relevant vehicle functions. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137491 | Determination Of Remote Control Operator Position - A system and method for controlling a work machine system having a work machine and work tool. Operational characteristics of both the work machine and work tool are configured by a machine controller based upon the type of work tool attached to the work machine, the operating environment of the work machine, and the location of work site personnel or other observers relative to the machine or work tool. The operational characteristics of both the work machine and work tool may then be automatically altered during operation of the work machine system to limit or expand functions of the work machine system in response to changes in the operational environment or movement of personnel or observers relative to the work machine system. | 06-09-2011 |
20110144828 | Unmanned Multi-Purpose Ground Vehicle with Different Levels of Control - A vehicle comprises a platform, a propulsion system, a communications system, a sensor system, and a computer system. The propulsion system, communications system, sensor system, and computer system are associated with the platform. The propulsion system is configured to move the platform on a ground. The communications system is configured to establish a wireless communications link to a remote location. The sensor system is configured to generate sensor data. The computer system is configured to run a number of control processes to perform a mission and configured to perform operations in response to a number of commands from the number of operators if the number of requests is valid. | 06-16-2011 |
20110144829 | COUNTERMEASURE SYSTEM FOR BIRDS - Provided is a bird countermeasure system. The bird countermeasure system includes a bird countermeasure robot configured to be operated through a remote command while patrolling or moving in an area adjacent to a runway or taxiway along which airplanes take off, land or taxi so as to approach the runway or taxiway or to detect or repel birds located close to the runway or taxiway. | 06-16-2011 |
20110144830 | VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD - A vehicle control device and method. To reduce consumption, the device and method test the state of each member used to input a command or interpret the wishes of the driver with the aid of a computer that is dedicated to each electricity-consuming resource. According to the device and method, when the engine is stopped, the accessories are no longer started up by pressing the start button. | 06-16-2011 |
20110144831 | POWER SUPPLY CONTROL SYSTEM AND POWER SUPPLY CONTROL METHOD - In a power supply control system that controls supplied power to a train using a remote control apparatus provided on a substation side and a train-information managing apparatus provided in a train, the train-information managing apparatus transmits present train location information indicating a location where the train is traveling and information concerning consumed/regenerated electric power amount to the remote control apparatus. The remote control apparatus extracts, out of the input consumed/regenerated electric power amount information, based on the present train location information, consumed/regenerated electric power amount information concerning a train traveling in a power section, calculates a total value of the consumed/regenerated electric power amount information, and controls, based on the calculated total value of the consumed/regenerated electric power amount information, electric power amount supplied to the power section. | 06-16-2011 |
20110153117 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MACHINE CONTROL IN DESIGNATED AREAS - Systems and methods for controlling a machine comprise receiving information indicative of an occurrence of a prospective event and providing an event initiation signal to one or more machines. The event initiation signal may be configured to cause a controller of the one or more machines to control movement of the one or more machines based at least on a location of the machine relative to a designated area surrounding a location at which the prospective event is to occur. | 06-23-2011 |
20110153118 | TELEMATICS SYSTEM USING HUMAN BODY COMMUNICATION, PORTABLE DEVICE HAVING TELEMATICS FUNCTION USING HUMAN BODY COMMUNICATION, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TELEMATICS SERVICE USING HUMAN BODY COMMUNICATION - Disclosed are a telematics system using human body communication, a portable device having a telematics function using human body communication, and a method for providing a telematics service using human body communication. The telematics system using human body communication includes: a vehicle receiving an authentication key from at least one portable device through human body communication using a human body as a medium, and controlling the opening and closing of a door of the vehicle based on whether or not the received authentication key is valid; and a first portable device transmitting a first authentication key through a user's body in contact with the vehicle. | 06-23-2011 |
20110153119 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE APPROACHING INTERSECTION - Provided are a method and a device for controlling a vehicle approaching an intersection, and more particularly, a method and a device for controlling a vehicle approaching an intersection, which controls a vehicle approaching an intersection by selecting a traffic signal for the vehicle. The method of controlling a vehicle approaching an intersection includes: collecting traffic light information including signal cycles and positional coordinates of traffic lights installed at the intersection; selecting a corresponding traffic light among the traffic lights in consideration of positional information of the vehicle at the intersection and the positional coordinates of the traffic lights; and controlling the vehicle on the basis of the signal cycle of the corresponding traffic light. | 06-23-2011 |
20110153120 | TIRE CONDITION MONITORING APPARATUS WITH KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION - A tire condition monitoring apparatus including a keyless entry portable communication device capable of transmitting and receiving RF signals, sensor units, each of which is attached to a wheel and transmits, as an RF signal, a tire condition data signal, out-of-cabin antennas each corresponding to the wheel, and a control unit mounted on a vehicle body. The control unit executes a keyless entry function based on transmission and reception of RF signals with the portable communication device via the out-of-cabin antennas, and sends a command signal, which is an RF signal, to the sensor units through the out-of-cabin antennas. Upon receiving the command signal, the sensor unit executes an operation that corresponds to the command content of the command signal. | 06-23-2011 |
20110153121 | SECURED AREA ACCESS SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD - A secured area access system for providing access to a protected area is disclosed. In one embodiment, a vehicle access security system, comprising a transmitter, a detector, an access controller module is taught, wherein the transmitter transmits a modulated secured area access signal into an acoustic or optical communications channel, which is detected by the detector. The detector is adapted to detect the modulated vehicle access signal and further adapted to have a detector output signal. An access controller module receives the detector output signal and performs at least one signal processing function. The access controller compares the processed signal against a encoded signal stored in the memory and if it matches send a unlock signal to the locking mechanism of the secured area, granting access to the area. The system may also emulated a transponder code to authorize a start signal | 06-23-2011 |
20110160934 | On-vehicle fault detecting device - There is disclosed an on-vehicle fault detecting device that can more accurately identify what has caused data different from intended-to-be-written data in a memory as a hardware fault. The IG-operation counting unit counts a number of ON-operations of the ignition (IG) switch. The usage-environment-change determining unit determines whether or not a number of times of continuous non-coincidence has reached a determination number, and presumes that the usage environment has changed if a number of continuous IG-switch operations has reached a determination number. Even in cases where the number of times of continuous non-coincidence has reached the determination number, the data writing unit will not write occurrence of a fault in hardware in the memory unless it is presumed by the usage-environment-change determining unit that the usage environment around the vehicle C has changed. | 06-30-2011 |
20110160935 | VEHICLE PANEL CONTROL SYSTEM - A system includes a controller and a sensor. The controller is configured to transmit a panel control signal to move a movable panel of a vehicle along a path between opened and closed positions. The sensor is configured to detect for an object in the path of the panel and to generate an object signal indicative of an object detected in the path of the panel. Upon receipt of the object signal, the controller is further configured to transmit a panel control signal to move the panel towards the opened position in order to prevent the panel from entrapping the object. The controller is further configured to communicate with at least one vehicle module over an in-vehicle local area network (LAN). | 06-30-2011 |
20110166721 | OBJECT TRACKING AND STEER MANEUVERS FOR MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLES - A materials handling vehicle automatically implements steer maneuvers when objects enter one or more zones proximate the vehicle, wherein the zones are monitored by a controller associated with the vehicle. The controller tracks objects in the zones via sensor data obtained from at least one obstacle sensor located on the vehicle and via dead reckoning. The objects are tracked by the controller until they are no longer in an environment proximate the vehicle. Different zones result in different steer maneuvers being implemented by the controller. | 07-07-2011 |
20110172850 | INFANTRY ROBOTIC PORTER SYSTEM AND METHODS USEFUL IN CONJUNCTION THEREWITH - A robotic system comprising a robotic platform; a follow-path functionality enabling the robotic platform to follow a leading soldier, at least selectably, without reliance on GPS; and a Human Machine Interface between the platform and a leading soldier. | 07-14-2011 |
20110172851 | System incorporating software program and/or hardware circuitry for intercepting and interpreting or altering commands for generating I/O activity for enabling real-time external or user interface by sending substitute data or signals to automotive vehicle's electrical or electronic systems - A system is described to provide access to an automotive vehicle's input and output devices and making those available for an external system or device, while preserving original functionality of the input and output devices in the vehicle. The system includes a set of circuits coupled to the vehicle's input and output devices and a controller subsystem coupled to the these set of circuits. The system also includes an interface circuit coupled to the controller subsystem as well as to the external system or device being added by the user. | 07-14-2011 |
20110172852 | SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR ENERGY EXTRACTING VESSEL NAVIGATION - A Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system guides navigation of a vessel enabled to extract energy from wind and/or water currents primarily in offshore marine environments. An exemplary SCADA system could embody server and client software applications running on microprocessor systems at a remote control central service logging and energy distribution facility, and the vessel itself. The remote control service facility runs Human Machine Interface (HMI) software in the form of a Graphical User Interface (GUI) allowing choices to maximize system performance. The central server accesses information to control vessel position based on transmitted Global Position Satellite (GPS) data from the vessel, and weather information from the Geographic Information System (GIS) provided by multiple spatial temporal data sources. A server-side optimization algorithm fed the parameters delivered from vessel aerodynamic/hydrodynamic performance simulation software models, the vessel onboard sensor data, and integrated real-time weather and environmental data determines an optimal navigation through weather systems and presents choices to the HMI. | 07-14-2011 |
20110178654 | METHOD OF MONITORING VEHICLE BATTERIES - A method for monitoring a vehicle battery includes running a timer while the vehicle and a controller are in off states. The method wakes the control module after a first time increment measured by the timer, and sets a second time increment. If needed, the method samples a first state of charge of the battery, and determines whether the battery requires charging prior to the second time increment based upon the sampled first state of charge. Determining whether the battery requires charging may include comparing the first state of charge to a threshold state of charge, or comparing to a second state of charge measured after the second time increment. A diagnostic message may be sent from the vehicle via a communications path, and, if the battery requires charging, an alert message sent to a receiving point accessible to vehicle operator. | 07-21-2011 |
20110178655 | Multi sensor detection, stall to stop and lock disabling system - A multi sensor detection and disabling lock system includes detector cases for holding interchangeable detectors that sample for chemical, biological and radiological compounds, agents and elements, with each detector case disposed in or upon the monitored product whereupon light alarm indicators (color coded) on the detector case light up when a specific compound or agent is detected whereupon the detector case transmits detection information to a monitoring computer terminal and transmits a signal to a lock disabler engaged to the product to lock or disable the product's lock thereby preventing untrained, unauthorized and unequipped individual's from gaining access and entry to the product, and also preventing further contamination of the area. An authorized individual resets the detection system, and the system's power source is electrical, battery or computer generated. In addition, the detection system can be interconnected to surveillance towers scanning detector cases disposed at seaport docks, freight depots and rail terminals for monitoring containers being prepared for shipment or sitting on docks for long periods of time. | 07-21-2011 |
20110178656 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SETTING PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES OF AN AUTOMOTIVE APPLIANCE - An interactive interface facilitates the setting of preferences and other programmable parameters of an automotive appliance. The interface is hosted by a server on a global computer network. The automobile owner initiates a connection to the server and is presented with a graphical user interface for setting the preferences and features of the automotive appliance. Once the desired settings have been made, they are downloaded to the automobile either directly from the server or the automobile owner's computer or indirectly using a portable transfer device. | 07-21-2011 |
20110178657 | GUIDED VEHICLE SYSTEM - A guided vehicle system that achieves a higher conveyance efficiency by manipulating an exclusion control executed with respect to a junction section includes a traveling path, a plurality of guided vehicles, and a guided vehicle controller. The traveling path includes a linear section, an exit-side connecting path, and a second junction section where the linear section and the exit-side connecting path converge. The guided vehicles travel along the traveling path. The exit-side connecting path includes a standby section. The guided vehicle controller controls the movement of the guided vehicles. During a period until a prescribed number of guided vehicles has stopped in the standby section of the exit-side connecting path, the guided vehicle controller allows guided vehicles to pass from the linear section to the second junction section continuously while making guided vehicles wait at the standby section of the exit-side connecting path. | 07-21-2011 |
20110184590 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE TAKE-OFF AND LANDING SYSTEMS - Unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of landing an unmanned aerial vehicle includes programming a landing location for the unmanned aerial vehicle utilizing a user input device. The unmanned aerial vehicle is launched. Communications between the unmanned aerial vehicle and the user input device are interrupted, and the unmanned aerial vehicle is landed at the landing location based on the programmed landing location and not based on any real-time communication between the unmanned aerial vehicle and the user input device. | 07-28-2011 |
20110190962 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER WINDOWS OF A VEHICLE - A system and method for controlling power windows of a vehicle includes a receiver mounted on the vehicle for receiving an open window request signal wirelessly from a portable device, at least one exterior condition sensor mounted on the vehicle for detecting an adverse exterior condition relative to the vehicle, and a controller mounted on the vehicle for communicating with the receiver and the at least one exterior condition sensor. The controller commands opening of the one or more power windows when the receiver receives the open window request signal provided the at least one exterior condition sensor does not detect an adverse exterior condition relative to the vehicle. | 08-04-2011 |
20110202199 | Cargo Loading and Unloading System for a Vehicle - A cargo loading and unloading system mounts to a vehicle's flat surface and is contained within the vehicle's constraints. The system includes a rolling platform attached to a tilting frame, which in turn pivots on top of a sliding extension frame, which in turn extends from a base frame. The extension frame is pushed toward the vehicle's rear. As the extension frame moves rearward, a tilt initiator lifts one end of the tilting frame from the flat surface, initiating tilting. The tilting frame continues to pivot upward about the vehicle's rear. The cargo platform rolls out or down to a loading or unloading surface. Once cargo is loaded or unloaded, the platform is raised back onto the tilting frame. The tilting frame pivots downwards towards the flat surface and lands on the extension frame. The extension frame is pulled back into the base frame. | 08-18-2011 |
20110202200 | ENGINE STARTING APPARATUS - An engine starting apparatus for starting an engine that is installed in a vehicle starts the engine in response to radio signals received from a remote control. When a result of an authentication implemented after the start of the engine by an authentication part that authenticates a key code stored in a vehicle key that a user possesses is unsuccessful, the engine starting apparatus stores unsuccessful data indicating that the result of the authentication was unsuccessful in a memory part while maintaining the engine running. The engine starting apparatus stops the running of the engine when a door is opened after the start of the engine if the unsuccessful data are stored in the memory part before the start of the engine. | 08-18-2011 |
20110202201 | REMOTE STARTING DEVICE AND REMOTE STARTING METHOD - A remote starting device starts up an engine of a vehicle when receiving an engine starting signal wirelessly transmitted from a remote control terminal. A starting control unit turns on a remote control switch disposed in a path through which power is supplied to ignition devices from a battery to supply power to the ignition devices and to start up the engine when receiving the engine starting signal. An operation state detecting unit detects at least a key insertion operation of inserting a key into a key cylinder and a brake pedaling operation of depressing a brake pedal, by an operator. A remote control stopping unit turns off the remote control switch when stopping of the brake pedaling operation is detected after the engine is started up and the key insertion operation and the brake pedaling operation are detected. | 08-18-2011 |
20110202202 | TRAVELING VEHICLE SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATION METHOD IN THE TRAVELING VEHICLE SYSTEM - A system server and access points are connected through a LAN preferably on the ground. A control cycle is divided into an instruction time zone to provide instructions from the access points to traveling vehicles, and a report time zone to provide reports from the traveling vehicles to the access points. The access points transmit target positions in the instruction time zone, and the traveling vehicles report positions in the report time zone. The system server determines target positions based on the reported positions. | 08-18-2011 |
20110202203 | SAFE TERMINATION OF UAV - A termination system that transmits on a cyclic basis, from a control station to an unmanned vehicle, pairs of mutually dependent code and counter values whose dependency is determined by a termination algorithm. The vehicle has knowledge of the algorithm and can hence validate a received code/counter pair using the same algorithm. If the received code/counter pair is invalid, the vehicle can decide to self-terminate. The control station includes a termination actuator that allows the vehicle to be remotely terminated by invalidating, when actuated by an operator, the code/counter pairs that are transmitted to the vehicle. | 08-18-2011 |
20110208373 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROL OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES | 08-25-2011 |
20110213512 | REMOTE PROGRAMMER FOR A VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A device for use in a vehicle, including: a plurality of connectors that connect the device to vehicle components, wherein the vehicle components are operated pursuant to a feature set of electronically operable functions; a memory that stores codes for defining the feature set of electronically operable functions; and a module that adapts the device to connect to a control unit that is disposed inside a vehicle through a serial communications interface, wherein the control unit is part of a remote start system installed in the vehicle, and the remote start system is provided with new functionality based on the codes stored in the memory. | 09-01-2011 |
20110224841 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING A VEHICLE'S ENERGY SOURCE - One or more embodiments may include a method for remotely obtaining information about an energy source of a vehicle. Information identifying one or more vehicles and one or more drivers of the vehicles may be received at one or more computing devices remote from a vehicle. Instructions from the one or more remote computing devices may be transmitted requesting information from the identified vehicle(s) about a status of an energy source for the identified vehicle(s). The status information may be received at the remote computing device(s). Based on the energy source status information and the driver identifying information, a vehicle energy source status with respect to one or more attributes of the vehicle drivers may be calculated. Additionally, the vehicle energy source status may be displayed at the one or more devices. | 09-15-2011 |
20110224842 | FLEXIBLE VEHICLE DISPLAY - A method and system for displaying graphical content on a vehicle display includes a client module and a plurality of control modules. The client module is in communication with the vehicle display and the plurality of control modules. Each of the plurality of control modules include software for generating a graphical text data intended to be shown on the vehicle display. The graphical text data is formatted with a predetermined layout determined by the corresponding one of the plurality of control modules. The client module includes a control logic for showing the graphical generated by the at least one of the plurality of control modules on the vehicle display. The graphical text data shown on the vehicle display is formatted with the predetermined layout determined by the corresponding one of the plurality of control modules. | 09-15-2011 |
20110224843 | VEHICLE CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPLICATIONS - A method of remotely starting a vehicle using a remote device is provided. The method includes: receiving a first temperature associated with the vehicle; evaluating the first temperature at the remote device; and initiating the starting of the vehicle by generating a signal to the vehicle based on the start request and the first temperature. | 09-15-2011 |
20110224844 | Close-Spaced Leader-Follower Navigation Using Control Mimic - A method is provided for automatically controlling a first vehicle (follower vehicle) that is to follow a second vehicle (leader vehicle) in a desired manner with respect to movement of the second vehicle. In the follower vehicle, bearing and acceleration control inputs are generated based on data representing bearing and acceleration control inputs made at the leader vehicle and a position of the follower vehicle relative to the leader vehicle so as to mimic in the follower vehicle the bearing and acceleration control inputs made in the leader vehicle. Adjustments may be made to the control inputs applied in the follower vehicle based on deviation between the velocity of the follower vehicle and velocity of the leader velocity, and on deviation between estimated (actual) follow distance and lateral offset and target follow distance and lateral offset between the follower vehicle and the leader vehicle. | 09-15-2011 |
20110224845 | TOWBARLESS AIRPLANE TUG - A towbarless airplane tug configured for receiving a landing gear of an airplane and towing it thereby is provided. The tug comprises a chassis configured for receiving thereon at least a portion of the landing gear, a propulsion arrangement configured to move the tug in a direction along a trajectory, at least one force sensor configured to measure, directly or indirectly, a force exerted by the chassis on the landing gear in at least the direction due to a speed differential between the tug and the airplane, and a controller in communication with the force sensor and being configured to alter one or more parameters of movement of the tug such that the force exerted by the chassis on the landing gear is maintained below a predetermined value. The propulsion arrangement comprises a variable angle swash plate hydraulic pump coupled to a variable angle swash plate hydraulic motor and to a controllable bypass path valve, configured such that a hydraulic fluid circulates between the pump and the motor so as to activate the propulsion arrangement to increase at least one of the speed and the traction force of the tug when the bypass path is in a closed state, and at least most of the hydraulic fluid circulates across the motor via the bypass path valve so as to reduce at least one of a rotational speed and traction force of the tug when the bypass path is in a opened state. The controller alters the parameters by regulating at least the power available to the propulsion arrangement, the pump and motor swash-plates, and the state of the bypass path valve. | 09-15-2011 |
20110231034 | METHOD FOR STARTING A HYBRID VEHICLE - A method for starting a hybrid vehicle when the vehicle is already connected to an external power source. In some hybrid vehicles, it can be undesirable for an external power source (e.g., an AC power outlet) and an internal power source (e.g., an internal combustion engine/generator) to simultaneously provide the vehicle with electrical energy. There are a variety of reasons why this may be true. For instance, some hybrid vehicles may have difficulty accurately estimating the state-of-charge (SOC) of the vehicle battery when both external and internal power sources are simultaneously providing electrical energy to the vehicle's high voltage bus. The method described herein can arbitrate or otherwise determine which power source is preferable for the circumstances and then activate or enable that power source accordingly. | 09-22-2011 |
20110231035 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FRIEND OR FOE IDENTIFICATION - A system for use in identifying one of an unmanned ground vehicle and an unmanned aerial vehicle includes a signal emitter associated with the unmanned vehicle. The signal emitter includes at least one quantum cascade laser. The signal emitter emits a signal having a wavelength between approximately 2 μm and approximately 30 μm, and the signal is detectable to identify the unmanned vehicle as friendly at a distance from the signal emitter greater than approximately 1 meter. | 09-22-2011 |
20110238238 | External Signal supply unit, vehicle state acquisition system and external signal supply method - If a trigger signal transmitted from another trigger unit in a set range is received after a transmission command switch has been turned on, an annunciation portion is advised of a likelihood of radio interference. In this case, no trigger signal is supplied. If identifier information that has been received corresponds to the identifier information stored in a memory after the transmission of a trigger signal, a count value remains untouched (YES in S | 09-29-2011 |
20110245996 | Vehicle Control Station with Back-Up VSM for Remotely Controlling an Unmanned Vehicle, and Method - According to one embodiment, a control station having a station processing system, a control system, a data link computing unit, a second data link and a back-up VSM (a second vehicle computing unit) is operable to communicate via an RF link with an unmanned vehicle having a first data link, a vehicle processing system, a first vehicle computing unit and a route control system. The control station being operable to communicate with the unmanned vehicle using a first protocol for messaging under normal operating conditions as well as through the use of a second protocol for messaging, initiated via the second vehicle computing unit, when either the vehicle processing system is inoperable, the vehicle computing unit is inoperable or when the second vehicle computing unit in the control station is directed to use the second protocol for messaging. | 10-06-2011 |
20110245997 | Flight Management System of an Unmanned Aircraft - A flight management system of an unmanned aircraft linked to a control station by communication means includes: a first set of a number N of successive navigation functions (i | 10-06-2011 |
20110245998 | REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING A TOUCHSCREEN FOR CONTROLLING A RAILWAY VEHICLE - The present invention is directed to a remote control system for controlling a railway vehicle. The remote control system including a remote control device for transmitting signals to a first controller module. The first controller is mounted to the railway vehicle and controls and monitors the functions of the railway vehicle. The first controller module also relays information to the remote control device. The remote control system can also include a portable safety switch allowing any individual in proximity to the railway vehicle to send a stop signal to the first controller module to stop the railway vehicle if any unsafe conditions exist. | 10-06-2011 |
20110251735 | Traveling Vehicle System and Self-Diagnosis Method for the Traveling Vehicle System - Self-diagnosis of a system including a travel route and a plurality of traveling vehicles traveling along the travel route in accordance with instructions from a ground controller is performed. The ground controller provides an instruction to the traveling vehicle regarding a position designated for performing detection using an abnormal condition detection sensor based on an absolute coordinate for uniquely identifying a position on the travel route. The traveling vehicle performs detection at the designated position using the abnormal condition detection sensor, and reports detection data including a detection position and detection time to the ground controller. | 10-13-2011 |
20110251736 | T-HARNESS CONNECTION FOR VEHICLE REMOTE STARTERS - In one embodiment there is a remote starter system for a vehicle having an ignition connected to vehicle controllers by a serial data interface. The remote starter system includes a T-Harness connector having at least a first, second, and third serial data connectors and a remote starter module. The remote starter module having at least a remote starter connector, wherein the first serial data connector of the T-Harness connector is coupled to the remote starter connector, and the second and third serial data connectors are separately coupled between the pair of interconnected vehicle serial data connectors. Data from the remote starter module is thereby communicated to the vehicle controller modules and the ignition module. | 10-13-2011 |
20110251737 | REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING A TOUCHSCREEN FOR CONTROLLING A RAILWAY VEHICLE - The present invention is directed to a remote control system for controlling a railway vehicle. The remote control system including a remote control device for transmitting signals to a first controller module. The first controller is mounted to the railway vehicle and controls and monitors the functions of the railway vehicle. The first controller module also relays information to the remote control device. The remote control system can also include a portable safety switch allowing any individual in proximity to the railway vehicle to send a stop signal to the first controller module to stop the railway vehicle if any unsafe conditions exist. | 10-13-2011 |
20110251738 | REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING A TOUCHSCREEN FOR CONTROLLING A RAILWAY VEHICLE - The present invention is directed to a remote control system for controlling a railway vehicle. The remote control system including a remote control device for transmitting signals to a first controller module. The first controller is mounted to the railway vehicle and controls and monitors the functions of the railway vehicle. The first controller module also relays information to the remote control device. The remote control system can also include a portable safety switch allowing any individual in proximity to the railway vehicle to send a stop signal to the first controller module to stop the railway vehicle if any unsafe conditions exist. | 10-13-2011 |
20110257812 | VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEM - One or more tracked vehicles with wireless broadband connectivity to a central tracking station provide redundant location data derived from an onboard GPS receiver and an onboard self-triangulating cell phone. Tracking data for bar-coded and RFID-tagged items with the vehicle are also tracked. Clandestine audio monitoring of the vehicle interior and exterior can be enabled from the tracking station or from a remote access device. Redundant rollover sensing and reporting is provided by a roll over switch and a cell phone loss of signal. Hardwired and proximity vehicle panic alarms communicate with the central tracking station. A remote engine kill is provided. A tracking server within the tracking station stores data and generates reports and alarms. HF radio and cell phone communication between the tracking station and the vehicle are also enabled. | 10-20-2011 |
20110257813 | Navigation Aid System for a Drone - A system for aiding the navigation of an aircraft able to be piloted remotely by an operator includes means for transmitting data allowing the operator to dialogue with an air traffic controller according to at least one mode of dialogue and means for monitoring the flight parameters, notably aircraft state parameters and navigation parameters. The system also includes a means for detecting flight events, a means for formulating a message corresponding to a flight event, a means for scheduling the message in a list of messages, and a means for synthesizing the message in a mode of dialogue. | 10-20-2011 |
20110257814 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR COMMUNICATION WITH A MEDICAL IMPLANT AND A MACHINE - A safety system comprising an implant, a control device, and a machine. The machine has a control unit which is designed to allow operation of the machine only when a unique identifier has been received, and to set an operating mode of the machine as a function of the received suitability index. The implant is designed to detect physiological data of an implant wearer, and to either generate a suitability index based on detected physiological data and transmit the suitability index to the control device, or to transmit the physiological data itself to the control device. | 10-20-2011 |
20110257815 | System for Collecting Operating Data of a Vehicle - A system for collecting operating data of a vehicle, including a digital tachograph that can be installed rigidly in the vehicle, and a receiver module for receiving data for controlling the tachograph. The module is removalby connected to the tachograph by way of an interface prescribed by the tachograph. At least one remote control is equipped with a transmitter for operating the tachograph the remote control being adapted to wirelessly transfer data using the receiver module. | 10-20-2011 |
20110257816 | REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - The present disclosure relates to a remote control system and a remote control method of a construction machine for reducing a fatigue degree of an operator at the time when the operator controls driving of the construction machine depending on his/her body motion in the remote control system of the construction machine. For this, according to the present disclosure, a value acquired by compensating for a predetermined value ε | 10-20-2011 |
20110257817 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH A VEHICLE - A system for communicating with a vehicle includes a control module equipped with a remote keyless entry (RKE) receiver and configured to control vehicle functions in response to a RKE signal. The system includes a fob equipped with a RKE transmitter and a short range transceiver, such as BLUETOOTH™, IEEE 802.11, or near field communication (NFC). The fob transmits a RKE signal in response to receiving a message from a consumer device, such as a cellular phone, smart phone, tablet computer, or personal computer equipped with a short range transceiver, enabling the user to control the vehicle from the consumer device. The system may be configured to transmit vehicle status information to the consumer device. The control module may include a third short range transceiver that communicates with the consumer device when the distance is between the vehicle and the consumer device is less than the distance threshold. | 10-20-2011 |
20110264303 | Situational Awareness for Teleoperation of a Remote Vehicle - A method for improving situational awareness for teleoperation of a remote vehicle by creating a 3D map display of an area around the remote vehicle comprises: receiving an original image from a stereo vision camera and utilizing the original image to perform visual odometry to determine the x, y, z, roll, pitch, and yaw for the original image; applying a fill-in algorithm to the original image to fill in an estimated depth for areas of the original image for which no depth data is available, which creates an enhanced depth image; combining the enhanced depth image with the x, y, z, roll, pitch, and yaw for the original image to create the 3D map display of the area around the remote vehicle; and displaying the 3D map display on an operator control unit used to control the remote vehicle. | 10-27-2011 |
20110264304 | MULTIUSER VEHICLE UTILIZATION SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC KEY THEREOF - A vehicle utilization system and method permitting use of vehicles having respective identification codes includes a key having a memory for storing enabling codes enabling use of the vehicles; and an enabling device, in each vehicle, permitting use of the vehicle by a user in possession of the key, if the enabling code stored in the key meets given conditions. The system also includes a programming device for generating the enabling codes as a function of the identification codes of the vehicles, and for storing the generated enabling codes in the key. | 10-27-2011 |
20110264305 | ROBOT CLEANER AND REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A robot cleaner has a camera to generate an image of a cleaning area, a controller to prepare a cleaning map based on the image and to drive a robot cleaner, and a communicator to transmit the image and cleaning map to an external device and to receive a control command from the external device. The image and map may be transmitted over a local or wide area network, and the external device may be a computer, television, smart phone, portable phone, or other type of wireless access device. | 10-27-2011 |
20110264306 | Lifting Vehicle - The invention concerns a lifting vehicle ( | 10-27-2011 |
20110270467 | SAFETY TEST CARRIER CONTROLLED BY EXTERNAL GUIDANCE SYSTEM - The disclosure relates to a carrier for automotive safety testing wherein the movement of the carrier is controlled by an external guidance system, so that the carrier follows a determined route during the automotive safety testing. The actual position of the carrier is typically determined by a GPS system, while the desired position and velocity of the carrier are provided by a wireless transmitter, typically a W-LAN router receiving data from a PC or similar external source. | 11-03-2011 |
20110270468 | Methods and Apparatus for Dynamic Powertrain Management - A computer-implemented method includes determining that a vehicle powertrain feature is engaged. The method further includes relaying, to a remote computing source, a request for a computation to be performed relating to the engaged powertrain feature. The method additionally includes receiving a result of the computation at a vehicle computing system and transferring the result of the computation to a powertrain for use in controlling the powertrain feature. | 11-03-2011 |
20110276196 | Method and system for automatically locking doors of vehicle - An automatic locking system for vehicles includes an electronic control unit. If it is determined that an electronic key is not located in a communication area of an inside-cabin transmitter, the control unit determines whether or not the electronic key is located nearby. As a result, if the electronic key is determined as being located nearby, followed later by a determination that the electronic key is not located nearby, comparison history is stored in a memory. If it is determined that comparison history is stored in the memory and four entry-and-exit doors are closed, the four entry-and-exit doors are locked. | 11-10-2011 |
20110282519 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A REMOTE CONTROL WORK MACHINE - Control system for a remote-controlled working machine ( | 11-17-2011 |
20110282520 | IN-VEHICLE DEVICE CONTROL SYSTEM - In an in-vehicle device control system, a vehicle-side unit mounted in a vehicle controls an in-vehicle device in accordance with a result of checkup about a portable device performed by mutual communications, in which the portable device returns a response signal in response to a request signal transmitted from the vehicle-side unit. An ECU of the vehicle-side unit checks whether it is a regular checkup timing, and performs an exterior checkup if it is determined to be the regular checkup timing. The ECU sets in this case a communication frequency, which is higher in priority order, as a communication frequency to be designated to the portable device. | 11-17-2011 |
20110288695 | CONTROL INTERFACE FOR UNMANNED VEHICLES - An unmanned vehicle system containing one or more vehicles equipped with an autonomous control system. Each vehicle is of navigating on its own when provided with goals. A user is capable of sending and receiving goals from the autonomous control system via a communication link. A unified display interface displays information about the system and accepts commands from the user. The display interface in question is modeless and has a minimum of clutter and distractions. The form of this display interface is that of a set of screens, each of which is able to receive touch inputs from the user. The user is able to monitor and control individual vehicles or the entirety of the UVS solely through their use of a standard touchscreen with no additional peripherals. | 11-24-2011 |
20110288696 | DEVICE FOR PILOTING A DRONE - The device ( | 11-24-2011 |
20110295447 | DIRECTION DEVICE AND OPERATION SYSTEM UTILIZING THE SAME - A direction device controlling a traveling route of a cleaning robot and including a receiving unit, an emitting unit and a control unit is disclosed. The receiving unit receives an encoded ultrasonic wave emitted by the cleaning robot. The emitting unit emits at least one wireless signal. The control unit activates the emitting unit to emit a first direction wireless signal when the receiving unit receives the encoded ultrasonic wave. The cleaning robot passes according to the first direction wireless signal. | 12-01-2011 |
20110301783 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INERTIALLY CONTROLLING A HOVERING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES - Systems and methods for inertially controlling a hovering unmanned aerial vehicle (HUAV) are provided. One inertial controller includes a frame and a sensor for detecting a change in an orientation and/or motion of the frame with respect to a predetermined neutral position. The inertial controller also includes a processor for generating commands to the HUAV to modify its current orientation and/or motion in accordance with the change. A system includes the above inertial controller and a sensor for determining a second change for an orientation and/or motion for the HUAV based on the change, and a processor for generating a signal commanding an HUAV control system to orient and/or move the HUAV in accordance with the second change. One method includes detecting a change in an orientation and/or motion of an inertial controller frame and commanding the HUAV to modify its current orientation and/or motion in accordance with the change. | 12-08-2011 |
20110301784 | Helicopter - The present invention relates to a reduced scale industrial helicopter, with an integrated automatic flight control system, that includes core autopilot functions, GPS management, and full-function navigation systems. The autopilot technology includes rapid launch capability, real-time in-flight switching between one or more of a) remote control, b) autopilot-directed, c) ground station controlled, and d) home modes, and is upgradeable. The helicopter is used for high or low altitude surveillance, and can handle various payloads, including photographic missions. The helicopter may include onboard batteries and/or a unique battery unit disposed beneath the helicopter, and includes autonomous features such as automatic takeoff, automatic landing, safety return to home base, and predetermined mission plans. | 12-08-2011 |
20110301785 | BIOLOGICALLY INSPIRED COMPLIANT LOCOMOTION FOR REMOTE VEHICLES - A method for providing a uniform ground contact pressure when operating a tracked remote vehicle comprises: sensing the terrain below the remote vehicle using a series of proximity sensors that are configured to measure a distance from an underside of a chassis of the remote vehicle to the terrain directly beside a track of the remote vehicle; monitoring, mapping, and classifying an upcoming terrain; and adapting the remote vehicle's track profile, flipper position, arm position, and center of balance based on the upcoming terrain. | 12-08-2011 |
20110301786 | Remote Vehicle Control System and Method - A system increases an operator's situational awareness while the operator controls a remote vehicle. The system comprises an operator control unit having a point-and-click interface configured to allow the operator to view an environment surrounding the remote vehicle and control the remote vehicle, and a payload attached to the remote vehicle and in communication with at least one of the remote vehicle and the operator control unit. The payload comprises an integrated sensor suite including GPS, an inertial measurement unit, a stereo vision camera, and a range sensor, and a computational module receiving data from the GPS, the inertial measurement unit, the stereo vision camera, and the range sensor and providing data to a CPU including at least one of an autonomous behavior and a semi-autonomous behavior that utilize data from the integrated sensor suite. | 12-08-2011 |
20110301787 | METHOD OF SYNCHRONIZED CONTROL OF ELECTRIC MOTORS OF A REMOTE- CONTROLLED ROTARY WING DRONE SUCH AS A QUADRICOPTER - Each motor is controlled by a microcontroller and the set of microcontrollers is driven by a central controller. According to the invention, said method comprises: a preliminary step consisting at least in establishing an asynchronous serial communications link over a line between the central controller and each of the microcontrollers, and in allocating an address parameter to each microcontroller; and in operation, at least a control step proper consisting: i) for the central controller, in sending simultaneously on each link line a message containing at least one instruction specified by the address parameter of a destination microcontroller that is to execute said instruction; and ii) for each destination microcontroller, in extracting the instruction addressed thereto from said message, and executing it. | 12-08-2011 |
20110307123 | ELECTRIC POWER LINE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - An in-vehicle electric power line communication system includes: a pair of direct current electric power lines functioning as electrically equilibrated communication lines; multiple communication devices communicating with each other via the communication lines; and an ignition switch. Each communication device applies a high frequency signal to the communication lines so that equilibrium communication is performed. One communication line starts and stops supplying direct current electricity according to a status of the ignition switch. Each communication device detects an electric potential of the one communication line or a potential difference between the direct current electric power lines. Each communication device determines the operation status of the vehicle based on the electric potential or the potential difference. Each communication device performs the equilibrium communication according to the operation status of the vehicle. | 12-15-2011 |
20110307124 | Automated Geo-Fence Boundary Configuration and Activation - A geo-fence is defined and established automatically based on a current location of an asset along with some range or distance, avoiding the need for a user to manually specify a location by drawing a perimeter, specifying a point location, or by any other means. Once established, the geo-fence can be activated so as to notify the owner of the asset and/or some other entity of movement of the asset beyond the boundary specified by the geo-fence. In one embodiment, the geo-fence can be automatically activated upon certain conditions, or can be manually activated, or any combination thereof. | 12-15-2011 |
20110313593 | Vehicle On Board Diagnostic Port Device with GPS Tracking, Auto-Upload, and Remote Manipulation - A device of embodiments of the disclosed technology comprises an interface adapted for engagement with an on-board diagnostic port of a vehicle, a global navigation satellite system receiver, a data storage device for storing received global navigation system data from the global navigation satellite system receiver, and a wireless network adapter. The network adapter is capable of sending, receiving, and interpreting data signals transmitted wirelessly to a network, such as an at home network and/or 802.11 wireless network. Such a wireless network adapter may be configured to seek out available wireless networks and send data stored in the data storage device to a remote server upon connection to the wireless network. Such networks may be either unsecured networks and/or networks preprogrammed into the device, such as via configuration before placement into the vehicle. | 12-22-2011 |
20110313594 | ON-VEHICLE REMOTE CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REMOTELY CONTROLLABLE ON-VEHICLE DEVICE - An on-vehicle remote control apparatus includes a use-state determining device configured to determine whether a vehicle is in use. The vehicle has a remotely controllable on-vehicle device. An emergency-mode determining device is configured to determine whether the vehicle is in an emergency mode. A remote-control-execution determining device is configured to determine whether a remote-control executing device is permitted to execute remote control of the on-vehicle device. If the use-state determining device determines that the vehicle is in use, the remote-control-execution determining device prohibits the remote-control executing device from executing the remote control of the on-vehicle device. Even when the use-state determining device determines that the vehicle is in use, if the emergency-mode determining device determines that the vehicle is in the emergency mode, the remote-control-execution determining device permits the remote-control executing device to execute the remote control of the on-vehicle device. | 12-22-2011 |
20110313595 | ELECTRONIC KEY - An electronic key includes an electronic key body that executes a function to communicate with and control a controller for an on-board device to drive a device mounted on a vehicle, and a mechanical key that fits a cylinder lock provided on the vehicle. The electronic key body includes an accommodation portion that accommodates the mechanical key through insertion of the mechanical key, and a changeover device that changes over or restricts the function of the electronic key body. The mechanical key may be inserted into the accommodation portion in a first accommodation mode or a second accommodation mode, and the changeover device is operated only when the mechanical key is inserted in the accommodation portion in the second accommodation mode. | 12-22-2011 |
20110313596 | REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING A TOUCHSCREEN FOR CONTROLLING A RAILWAY VEHICLE - The present invention is directed to a remote control system for controlling a railway vehicle. The remote control system including a remote control device for transmitting signals to a first controller module. The first controller is mounted to the railway vehicle and controls and monitors the functions of the railway vehicle. The first controller module also relays information to the remote control device. The remote control system can also include a portable safety switch allowing any individual in proximity to the railway vehicle to send a stop signal to the first controller module to stop the railway vehicle if any unsafe conditions exist. | 12-22-2011 |
20110320067 | VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND VEHICLE MOUNTED WITH THE DEVICE - There is provided a vehicle control device and a vehicle mounted with this device, capable of properly setting a braking force to bring an operator's feeling into an optimal state. In a control device | 12-29-2011 |
20110320068 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE USING THE SAME - A method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using an electronic device determines a designated relay station of the UAV using the electronic device, and creates a new flight path for the UAV according to the designated relay station. The method further directs the UAV to fly to the designated relay station upon the condition that the UAV can arrive at the designated relay station, and directs the UAV to fly to a subsequent relay station along the new flight path upon the condition that the UAV has not arrived at an endpoint of the new flight path. | 12-29-2011 |
20110320069 | SHADOW SHAPING TO IMAGE PLANETARY OR LUNAR SURFACES - A method is disclosed for forming a shadow pattern on a planetary or lunar surface, including providing a rough terrain vehicle having a plurality of wheels capable of imparting to the planetary or lunar surface shadow shaping components to produce a shadow pattern capable of being seen from a distance; and controlling the rough terrain vehicle to produce a pre-designed pattern in the planetary or lunar surface, viewable from a distance when sunlight hits the shadow shaping components from an angle. | 12-29-2011 |
20120004791 | TELEOPERATION METHOD AND HUMAN ROBOT INTERFACE FOR REMOTE CONTROL OF A MACHINE BY A HUMAN OPERATOR - The invention relates to a teleoperation method and a human robot interface for remote control of a machine by a human operator ( | 01-05-2012 |
20120010763 | AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL METHOD - A method of operating an air traffic control system may include receiving, by a control system, an instruction from a control system user. The method may further include providing, by the control system, the instruction to an airplane via a data link between the control system and a system of the airplane. In addition, the method may include adjusting, by the airplane system, at least one airplane control to correspond to the instruction. | 01-12-2012 |
20120010764 | INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD, INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROVIDING CENTER AND ON-VEHICLE DEVICE CONSTITUTING THE INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM - An information providing system (SYS), which provides information with a vehicle to assist driving the vehicle via a road-to-vehicle communication, comprises an information providing center (R) which has version-controlled first static information (R | 01-12-2012 |
20120016534 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE USING THE SAME - A method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using an electronic device obtains movement data of the electronic device detected by an accelerometer of the electronic device, and converts the movement data of the electronic device to control signals. The method further sends the control signals to the UAV, and changes a flight status of the UAV according to the control signals. | 01-19-2012 |
20120016535 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING REMOTE MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR SYSTEMS ON A SHIP - Disclosed are a system and a method for providing a remote maintenance service for system on a ship. A system for providing a remote maintenance service for system on a ship according to an aspect of the present invention includes: determining a target device and contents of a service through a user interface of a web browser in response to a request for a maintenance service from a user through the user interface; providing, by a local service device, the maintenance service for the target device configuring a transmission/reception maintenance message in accordance with the contents of the service and transmitting the transmission/reception maintenance message to the local service device in the ship where the target device is installed; and receiving a performing result of the maintenance service from the local service device. | 01-19-2012 |
20120016536 | AD-HOC MOBILE IP NETWORK FOR INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - A method for intelligently managing a transportation network is provided. The method may include providing a roadside apparatus | 01-19-2012 |
20120022718 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING START/STOP OF A VEHICLE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT - A method of controlling a vehicle stopped at a stop cycle of a traffic light includes broadcasting a signal indicating the time remaining in the stop cycle, and engaging a vehicle drive component, such as and engine of the vehicle and/or an auxiliary pump of the vehicle, prior to the end of the stop cycle when the time remaining in the stop cycle is less than a pre-determined time period. | 01-26-2012 |
20120022719 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND MANAGING THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT - A method for policing and managing the operation of a flying, unmanned aircraft in the event of usurpation of control of, malfunction of, or ill-intentioned use of, this aircraft includes the steps of (a) detecting inappropriate operation of the aircraft; (b) transmitting a takeover command to the aircraft to interrupt control of the operation of this aircraft by a first pilot and relinquish control of the aircraft to a second pilot; and (c) transmitting control commands to the aircraft to control its operation by the second pilot, until the need for alternate pilot control of the aircraft has ended or until the aircraft has landed safely. | 01-26-2012 |
20120029729 | REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - A remote control system for a hybrid vehicle includes an input device for selection of one or more features of the hybrid vehicle. The one or more features include control of an electric motor within the vehicle. The system also includes a remote device. The system also includes a configurable remote control module for control of the one or more features based on the selection. The remote control module promotes control of the one or more features in response to a signal from the remote device. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029730 | Engine automatic control system - A roadside communicator in a roadside around an intersection transmits, to vehicles around the intersection, traffic light information on traffic light at the intersection and mobile object information on vehicles and pedestrians around the intersection. An in-vehicle communicator mounted in a subject vehicle acquires the traffic light information and the mobile object information. An in-vehicle engine start determination section mounted in the subject vehicle determines a permission or prohibition of a start of an engine of the subject vehicle based on the traffic light information and mobile object information. The engine start determination section determines an engine start time in consideration of a display of the traffic light, and states of mobile objects that pass through the intersection. An in-vehicle engine control section in the subject vehicle starts the engine when the engine start determination section permits the start of the engine. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029731 | TOUCH-SCREEN VEHICLE REMOTE CONTROL - A vehicle remote control device includes a communications device for transferring vehicle movement control signals to a remote vehicle and a touch-screen interface configured to present a graphical representation of the remote vehicle and to allow a user to manipulate the graphical representation on the touch-screen. A conversion component converts the manipulation of the graphical representation into vehicle control signals for transfer by the communications device. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029732 | HARVESTER WITH A SENSOR MOUNTED ON AN AIRCRAFT - A sensor for monitoring a plant population in front of a harvester and a transfer process of the crop from the harvester to a transport vehicle is arranged on an unmanned aircraft. The aircraft moves in the vicinity of the harvester in the harvesting mode and communicates in a wireless fashion with a control unit that controls an actuator for influencing an operating parameter of the harvester and/or the transport vehicle (in real time based on signals of the sensor in the harvesting mode. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029733 | T-HARNESS CONNECTION FOR VEHICLE REMOTE STARTERS - In one embodiment there is a remote starter system for a vehicle having an ignition connected to vehicle controllers by a serial data interface. The remote starter system includes a T-Harness connector having at least a first, second, and third serial data connectors and a remote starter module. The remote starter module having at least a remote starter connector, wherein the first serial data connector of the T-Harness connector is coupled to the remote starter connector, and the second and third serial data connectors are separately coupled between the pair of interconnected vehicle serial data connectors. Data from the remote starter module is thereby communicated to the vehicle controller modules and the ignition module. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029734 | VEHCILE REMOTE STARTER USING AN ELECTRONIC IGNIION MODULE EMULATOR - A remote starter system for a vehicle having an electronic ignition module connected to vehicle controller modules by a serial data interface. The electronic ignition module is capable of receiving at least one keycode from a cryptographic controller vehicle key for verification before changing the state of at least one vehicle controller module. The remote starter system is defined in one embodiment to include a remote starter module having at least a memory for storing at least one keycode and having the ability to send the at least one keycode for verification and the ability to request modification of a state of at least one vehicle controller module. Wherein when the at least one keycode is verified, the state of at least one vehicle controller module is modified as requested by the remote starter module. | 02-02-2012 |
20120035785 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE USING THE SAME - A method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using an electronic device obtains movement data of an object on a display screen of the electronic device, and converts the movement data of the object into control signals. The method further sends the control signals to the UAV, and changes a flight status of the UAV according to the control signals. | 02-09-2012 |
20120035786 | Weight Shifting System for Remote Vehicle - The present teachings provide a system and a method to shift a center of gravity of an unmanned ground vehicle, the system configured to determine, by a movement sensor, a present turn angle of the vehicle, determine, by a processor, a desired turn angle of the vehicle according to a turn command received from a remote control device, determine, by the processor, a difference between the present turn angle and the desired turn angle, and control, by the processor, a weight shifting system of the vehicle to relocate a weight movably attached to the weight shifting system based on the difference between the present turn angle and the desired turn angle. | 02-09-2012 |
20120041618 | SMART VEHICLE SEARCHING SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC POSITIONING FUNCTION - A smart vehicle searching system with automatic positioning function is disclosed. The smart vehicle searching system with automatic positioning function includes a vehicle having a control module for outputting a control signal; a vehicle searching module having a first global positioning system unit and connected to the control module for receiving the control signal; a smart phone having a second global positioning system unit and a data storage unit; and a transmission medium connected to the vehicle searching module and the smart phone. The first global positioning system unit is operated in response to the control signal. When the control signal is at a disabling state, the first global positioning system unit proceeds with the positioning operation to obtain the latest location data of the vehicle and transmit the location data to the smart phone through the transmission medium, thereby allowing the smart phone to record the location data in the data storage unit as a reference for the smart phone to search the vehicle. | 02-16-2012 |
20120046807 | System and Method for Preventing Theft of Vehicle Diagnostic Equipment - Disclosed are systems and methods for detecting and responding to a potential theft of a display device and/or vehicle diagnostic device in a modular vehicle diagnostic system. Display devices and/or vehicle diagnostic devices may monitor a status of a wireless communications link between them and, responsive to detecting a break in the link, execute one or more anti-theft responses. Furthermore, a display device may maintain a whitelist and/or be in communications with an authentication and anti-theft server, and may determine whether to execute an anti-theft response and/or accept a connection request from a new vehicle diagnostic device based on the whitelist contents and/or based on a response from the server. Anti-theft responses may include sounding an alarm, ceasing function and/or locking up, reporting a potential theft, transmitting a location of the potentially stolen device, or other responses. | 02-23-2012 |
20120046808 | Vehicular communication system - Under a state where an in-vehicle navigation apparatus and a cellular phone intercommunicate with each other by connecting a Bluetooth communication link, when a changeover relative to an application program is determined in one of the in-vehicle navigation apparatus and the cellular phone, an application program synchronization operation is executed such that the application program stored in the in-vehicle navigation apparatus and the application program stored in the cellular phone become identical to each other. | 02-23-2012 |
20120046809 | FLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Position dependent operation of a materials handling vehicle, comprises utilizing a processor on the materials handling vehicle to communicate across a wireless computing environment to a corresponding server computer via a transceiver on the materials handling vehicle. Operation further comprises obtaining from at least one device on the materials handling vehicle, information relating to the position of the materials handling vehicle and communicating the obtained position related information to the server computer. The operation still further comprises receiving a command from the server computer to perform a predetermined action, wherein the command is based upon the position related information of the materials handling vehicle relative to a position of a point of interest known by the server, and communicating information across a vehicle network bus to at least one component of the materials handling vehicle to perform the predetermined action in response to the received command. | 02-23-2012 |
20120059533 | SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY MANAGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE - In a system for remotely managing an electric vehicle, a meter related to charge of the electric vehicle, installed in each parking lot, and a meter installed in each home communicate information related to the electric vehicle using a communication network constructed for the purpose of energy management. The meter in each home is linked with an in-home display (IHD) device installed in the home, and a user identifies and manages, in the home, information of the user's own electric vehicle through the IHD device. The user remotely controls the electric vehicle in the parking lot through the IHD device. Accordingly, it is possible to considerably improve convenience in the use of the electric vehicle, in relation to information management or control of the electric vehicle. | 03-08-2012 |
20120059534 | System, Method, And Computer Program Product For Utilizing A Communication Channel Of A Mobile Device By A Vehicular Assembly - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for utilizing a communication channel of a mobile device by a vehicular assembly. In operation, a vehicular assembly communicates with a mobile device having a wireless communication channel. Additionally, at least one vehicular assembly function is performed utilizing the wireless communication channel of the mobile device. | 03-08-2012 |
20120065813 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMAND AND DATA HANDLING IN SPACE FLIGHT ELECTRONICS - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for controlling hardware on a remote spacecraft. A system practicing the method first identifies a piece of hardware on a remote spacecraft and a desired action for the piece of hardware and generates a command packet configured to instruct the piece of hardware to perform the desired action. The system then generates a container packet for transmission to the remote spacecraft and embeds the command packet within the container packet such that the remote spacecraft decodes the embedded packet to cause the piece of hardware to perform the desired action. Then the system can transmit the embedded packet to the remote spacecraft. Also disclosed herein is a robust, fault-tolerant memory module having strings of memory modules configured with a correction module to detect and correct errors. The memory module can maintain high reliability against severe radiation, mechanical, and thermal effects. | 03-15-2012 |
20120065814 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN IN-VEHICLE DEVICE USING AUGMENTED REALITY AND METHOD THEREOF - Provided are a system and method of controlling an in-vehicle device using augmented reality. A system for controlling an in-vehicle device using augmented reality includes a mobile device configured to identify a vehicle object unit as an image and receive a vehicle control command through implementation of the augmented reality of the image, and a driving control unit configured to transmit a vehicle type information to the mobile device and, upon receiving a command signal from the mobile device, to control the in-vehicle device that corresponds to the command signal. Accordingly, by remotely controlling an in-vehicle device by using augmented reality of a mobile device, user convenience may be improved. | 03-15-2012 |
20120065815 | USER INTERFACE FOR A VEHICLE SYSTEM - A vehicle computing device and a method of providing a user interface to a vehicle system to control at least one function of the vehicle system are provided. The vehicle computing device communicates with a mobile client device over a wireless data connection. At the vehicle computing device, control instructions are provided. The control instructions comprise instructions for displaying at least one graphical control element at the client device to control the at least one function of the vehicle system. The vehicle computing device can be configured to transmit the control instructions to the client device over the wireless data connection. | 03-15-2012 |
20120072051 | Trackless Transit System with Adaptive Vehicles - Technologies are described herein for providing a trackless transit system and controlling adaptive trackless vehicles within that system. Aspects include an autonomous vehicle transit system for controlling vehicle movement of trackless vehicles in the transit system. The system includes a command, control and orchestration system (CCOS) and vehicle controllers. Each vehicle controller is associated with a trackless vehicle and communicates a current location to the CCOS, receives a navigation command, and controls the trackless vehicle according to the navigation command. Further, the CCOS provides navigation commands to the vehicle controllers to control movements of the trackless vehicles within the transit system according to vehicle position information received from the vehicle controllers. According to embodiments, a trackless vehicle may be switched between a driver controlled mode in which the vehicle is controlled by a driver and a system controlled mode in which the vehicle is controlled by the CCOS. | 03-22-2012 |
20120072052 | Navigation Portals for a Remote Vehicle Control User Interface - An operator control unit has a user interface that allows a user to identify a mode of display and interaction that narrows the user's options for his next interaction with the user interface. The user interface utilizes portals to transition between environments such as indoors to outdoors, outdoors to indoors, different rooms of a building, and different floors of a building, the portals representing one or more of stairways and doors, and being used in remote vehicle path planning as waypoints that may require execution of predetermined behaviors. | 03-22-2012 |
20120072053 | ROBOT PLATFORM FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLED AND/OR AUTONOMOUS INSPECTION OF TECHNICAL FACILITIES - A robot platform is provided, which is intended in particular for remotely controlled and/or autonomous inspection of technical facilities, in particular in power stations, and comprises at least a drive mechanism configured to move the robot platform, an inspection device configured to inspect the technical facility and a communication device for exchanging measurement and/or control data. Particular flexibility in use and extended areas of use are achieved in that the robot platform is modular and the communication device operates in accordance with a uniform standard. | 03-22-2012 |
20120072054 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING MADE-TO-ORDER DESIGNS ON THE SURFACE OF AN EXTRATERRESTRIAL BODY - A method for producing designs involves receiving a request to create a design on the surface of an extraterrestrial body, transmitting a control signal to a device on a vehicle on the extraterrestrial body, the control signal causing the device to create the design, and receiving an image signal providing an image of the design created on the surface. A device for producing the designs includes a surface altering tool configured to rearrange material on the surface. The tool may be provided as a configurable-tread rover wheel that includes a wheel hub having radially-extending channels, and tread elements supported in the channels that are selectively articulatable under the control of a control module to form a tread pattern corresponding to a design intended to be produced. The tread elements may be selectively extended or retracted by operation of an array of solenoids controlled by the control module. | 03-22-2012 |
20120072055 | Program Functions That Can Be Activated and Deactivated - The invention relates to an electronic control device for a vehicle, further to a system for activating program functions thereof, and to a corresponding method for the same. The invention allows subsequent activation, optionally at a cost, of program functions, particularly allowing commerce in such program functions. To this end, an electronic control device ( | 03-22-2012 |
20120078442 | MODEL TRAIN REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING REALISTIC SPEED AND SPECIAL EFFECTS CONTROL - The model train control system includes a remote control device that receives user input with respect to various train functions such as desired speed and effects, and that generates commands based on that input in order to cause the model train to perform in a desired manner. In an embodiment of the invention, the model train controller comprises control input devices that permit user control over corresponding control features of the model train. A touch screen display may be coupled to the housing and adapted to receive user selections regarding the control feature. A processor is operatively coupled to the control input devices and the touch screen display. The processor is adapted to generate at least one model train command to be transmitted to the model train based at least in part on a user input received from either one of the control input devices or the touch screen display. | 03-29-2012 |
20120078443 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A starting apparatus starts an engine of a vehicle in response to a wireless signal transmitted from a remote control and keeps the engine running when a door of the vehicle is opened after the engine of the vehicle has been started. Moreover, a function controller included in the starting apparatus disables a function of a powered window apparatus and a sunroof apparatus of the vehicle in response to start of the engine of the vehicle and enables the functions of the powered window apparatus and the sunroof apparatus when a door of the vehicle is opened after the engine of the vehicle has been started. | 03-29-2012 |
20120078444 | PREVENTION SYSTEM AGAINST INVALID USE OF STOLEN BATTERY - A system has a server and an on-vehicle unit. The on-vehicle unit verifies whether a battery currently mounted in the vehicle is valid based on identification information given to the battery. The on-vehicle unit transmits to the server a request for verifying the identification information with a data base when it is verified that the battery currently mounted in the vehicle is invalid. The server searches the data base as to whether there is identification information in question which matches data in the data base, and notifies the on-vehicle unit of information showing that the identification information in question matches a stolen battery when a search result reveals that the identification information in question matches the data. The on-vehicle unit limits use of the unauthorized battery, that is, use of the vehicle when it is notified by the server that the identification information in question matches the stolen battery. | 03-29-2012 |
20120083944 | Remote Controlled Vehicle - A method of directional drilling includes forming first and second pits on corresponding first and second sides of a barrier, forming a pilot bore from the first pit to the second pit, enlarging the pilot bore to a final bore, and extending a cable through the final bore between the first and second pits by attaching the cable to a remote controlled vehicle and driving the remote controlled vehicle through the final bore from one of the pits to the other pit. The method also includes pulling a pipeline through the final bore using the cable. | 04-05-2012 |
20120083945 | Helicopter with multi-rotors and wireless capability - The present invention relates to a helicopter having a modular airframe, with multiple layers which can be connected easily, the layers which house the electronics (autopilot and navigation systems), batteries, and payload (including camera system) of the helicopter. The helicopter has four, six, and eight rotors, which can be easily changed via removing one module of the airframe. In one embodiment, the airframe has a vertical stacked appearance, and in another embodiment, a domed shape (where several of the layers are stacked internally). In one embodiment, there is a combination landing gear and camera mount. The helicopter allows for simple flight and usage by remote control, and non-remote control, users. | 04-05-2012 |
20120089273 | EXTERNAL PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION ON FULL GLASS DISPLAY - A method to display a graphic describing a desired communication upon a substantially transparent screen of a vehicle includes monitoring the desired communication, monitoring an external presentation mode to present the desired communication, determining the graphic describing the desired communication, registering a location of the graphic upon the substantially transparent screen to be communicated outside of the vehicle, and displaying the graphic upon a substantially transparent screen comprises one of light emitting particles or microstructures over a predefined region of the screen permitting luminescent display while permitting transmission therethrough. | 04-12-2012 |
20120089274 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - An electronic device for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) displays a portion of a 3D virtual scene of a monitored area of the UAV on a screen, and displays a representation icon of the UAV on a preset position of the screen. The electronic device further converts an operation signal to a control signal, and sends the control signal to control movements of the UAV. After receiving flight data from the UAV, the electronic device recognizes movements of the UAV according to the flight data, and determines adjustments to the portion of the 3D virtual scene, to control displaying of the 3D virtual scene based on the recognized movements while maintaining the representation icon of the UAV on the preset position and maintaining a direction the user presumed to be viewing the 3D virtual scene the same as a flight orientation of the UAV. | 04-12-2012 |
20120089275 | SIMULATION TRANSMITTER FOR REMOTE OPERATED VEHICLES - A simulation transmitter for remote operated vehicles (STROV) is disclosed for allowing users in the toy and hobby industry to realistically simulate, everyday driving experiences and implement them into any remote-controlled vehicle. The STROV system remotely operates land, air and sea remote controlled hobby vehicles, boats and planes. It includes a steering wheel, a separate hand-operated throttle and brake control and a separate foot-operated throttle and brake control. | 04-12-2012 |
20120089276 | DYNAMIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL FOR A WIRELESS NETWORK - In one possible embodiment, a wireless network with dynamic transmission control is provided that includes a multiple of nodes. The nodes include an arbiter and multiple client nodes. The arbiter is configured to control an operation of the client nodes by defining communications operation cycles and allocating a bandwidth to each of the client nodes on a cycle by cycle basis in response to requests for bandwidth from the client nodes. | 04-12-2012 |
20120095618 | AUTOMOTIVE ACTIVE REMOTE ENCRYPTION AND SWITCHING DEVICE - An automotive active remote encryption and switching device is revealed. Remote images and information are transmitted through wireless communication for monitoring vehicle status. The device includes at least one video mobile phone with specific permission, a control mainframe for receiving signals from the video mobile phone, a remote video recorder mounted in a vehicle, a detection unit that detects conditions inside the vehicle and a receiver that receives signals from the control mainframe. Thereby the remote images showing conditions in the vehicle are detected by the detection unit and sent to users by wireless communication equipments available now. Thus users can carry out corresponding measures and the active remote control of the vehicle is achieved by the video mobile phone. | 04-19-2012 |
20120095619 | Remote Vehicle Missions and Systems for Supporting Remote Vehicle Missions - An operator control unit having a user interface that allows a user to control a remote vehicle, the operator control unit comprising: a transmission unit configured to transmit data to the remote vehicle; a receiver unit configured to receive data from the remote vehicle, the data received from the remote vehicle comprising image data captured by the remote vehicle; and a display unit configured to display a user interface comprising the image data received from the remote vehicle and icons representing a plurality of controllable elements of the remote vehicle, and configured to allow the user to input a control command to control at least one of the plurality of controllable elements. Inputting a control command to control the at least one controllable element comprises selecting the icon representing the at least one controllable element, inputting an action for the at least one controllable element, and requesting that the at least one controllable element performs the action. | 04-19-2012 |
20120095620 | Method and System for Coordinated Vehicle Control with Wireless Communication - A control system controls a pair of vehicles in coordination to traverse a respective pair of trajectories. The control system is configured to specify a plurality of successive waypoints, a safe stopping interval and an intermediate interval greater than the safe stopping interval, and exchange waypoints between vehicles. The system controls each vehicle in coordination with the other, senses a rate of exchange of waypoint data between the vehicles, and determines the safe stopping interval. The control system updates positions with additional waypoints as the respective vehicles pass by waypoints of the forecasted trajectory, determines the length of the forecasted trajectory remaining and compares it with the intermediate interval and the safe stopping interval. The system generates a warning signal if distance is less than the intermediate interval, and if the distance is less than the safe stopping interval, stops within the safe stopping interval. | 04-19-2012 |
20120101658 | HIGH POWER LASER SYSTEM - A modulation device for directing a mobile tracking device away from an asset is provided. The modulation device includes a continuous wave laser source whose output is directed at a seeker head of the mobile tracking device. The modulation device causes the generation of localized sources within the mobile tracking device and confuses the mobile tracking device as to the true location of the asset. A portable cutting device is disclosed. The portable cutting device may include a portable power supply and a laser source. The portable power supply and laser source of the portable cutting device may be positioned within a backpack and carried by a user. A handheld unit which is coupled to the laser source may be supported by the hands of the operator. The handheld unit provides power generated by the laser source to a barrier to be cut. | 04-26-2012 |
20120101659 | TELEMATICS DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND REMOTE AIR-CONDITIONING CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A telematics device for an electric vehicle and a remote air-conditioning control method thereof are provided. A vehicle driver remote adjusts an indoor temperature of the electric vehicle by driving an air-conditioning unit of the vehicle during the battery charging, so that a travelable distance based on the battery life can be maximized. | 04-26-2012 |
20120101660 | NON-MANIPULATION OPERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING FOR NON-MANIPULATION OPERATION OF VEHICLE - A notification unit causes a notification device to notify that a consent input person has whereabouts of a responsibility related to a non-manipulation operation to operate a vehicle without manipulation of an occupant of the vehicle. An information acquisition unit obtains consent-input person information for identifying the consent input person who inputs a consent into an operation unit, after the notification unit notifies the whereabouts of the responsibility. A record unit associates consent information on the inputted consent with the obtained consent-input person information to cause a storage unit to store the associated information. A control unit starts the non-manipulation operation of the vehicle, in response to input of the consent, after the notification unit notifies the whereabouts of the responsibility. | 04-26-2012 |
20120101661 | AUTONOMOUS BEHAVIORS FOR A REMOTE VEHICLE - A method for enhancing operational efficiency of a remote vehicle using a diagnostic behavior. The method comprises inputting and analyzing data received from a plurality of sensors to determine the existence of deviations from normal operation of the remote vehicle, updating parameters in a reference mobility model based on deviations from normal operation, and revising strategies to achieve an operational goal of the remote vehicle to accommodate deviations from normal operation. An embedded simulation and training system for a remote vehicle. The system comprises a software architecture installed on the operator control unit and including software routines and drivers capable of carrying out mission simulations and training. | 04-26-2012 |
20120101662 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A MULTIMACHINE CARAVAN - A control system is disclosed. The control system includes a first set of operator input devices and a laser target located on a first machine. The control system also includes a first laser measurement system located on a second machine and configured to measure a distance to the laser target. The control system further includes a communications system configured to selectively communicate a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation. In the first mode of operation, the second machine follows the first machine based on the measured distance. In the second mode of operation, the second machine moves based on a signal from the first set of operator input devices. | 04-26-2012 |
20120109419 | LOCKABLE COMPARTMENT ACCESS MANAGEMENT - Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to receive reservation requests for travel reservations associated with a common carrier. Responsive to receiving a request, an access control code to control access to a lockable compartment within a vehicle designated to provide transportation associated with the travel reservation may be generated. The compartment may be a luggage compartment, such as an overhead bin on an airplane. The code may be transmitted to a mobile device carried by the passenger associated with the reservation, and used to provide lockable access to the compartment. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 05-03-2012 |
20120109420 | APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH MOBILE RELOCATION - An apparatus and method relocating a robot. The apparatus may include a particle generating unit, a first distance obtaining unit, a second distance obtaining unit, and a position estimating unit. A plurality of particles may be generated on a map, a first distance may be obtained according to respective distances between each particle of the plurality of particles and a wireless communication apparatus, based on a position of the wireless communication apparatus and respective positions of each particle on the map, a second distance may be obtained according to respective determined distances between the wireless communication apparatus and the robot, based on a strength measure of the electromagnetic signal received by the robot from the wireless communication apparatus or based on an arrival time or time of flight of the electromagnetic signal, and a position of the robot may be estimated by comparing the first distance and the second distance. | 05-03-2012 |
20120109421 | Traffic congestion reduction system - A wireless/automated method and system of synchronizing the speed and acceleration/deceleration of an unlimited number of preceding/trailing vehicles, to achieve ‘mechanical like’ coupling, comparable to railroad cars. This includes wireless transmitting of the speed and notification of acceleration/deceleration of a preceding vehicle to a trailing vehicle, automated response to the speed and acceleration/deceleration of a preceding vehicle by a trailing vehicle so that the trailing vehicle accelerates/decelerates in near simultaneous synchronization with the preceding vehicle, and alerting the driver to automated vehicle acceleration. | 05-03-2012 |
20120109422 | Keyless entry system for vehicle - In a keyless entry system, when at least one proper portable unit is detected outside of a passenger compartment and the one is not detected inside of the passenger compartment, a door lock control is performed. Then, when it is determined that another proper portable unit is inside of the passenger compartment, the another proper portable unit is assigned to an unavailable proper portable unit. Further, it is determined whether at least one proper portable unit is inside of the passenger compartment while excluding the unavailable proper portable unit in response to an operation starting instruction to start an operation of a power source for driving the vehicle. When it is determined that no proper potable unit is inside of the passenger compartment, it is prohibited to start the operation of the power source. | 05-03-2012 |
20120109423 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BEHAVIOR BASED CONTROL OF AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE - System and method for behavior based control of an autonomous vehicle. Actuators (e.g., linkages) manipulate input devices (e.g., articulation controls and drive controls, such as a throttle lever, steering gear, tie rods, throttle, brake, accelerator, or transmission shifter) to direct the operation of the vehicle. Behaviors that characterize the operational mode of the vehicle are associated with the actuators. The behaviors include action sets ranked by priority, and the action sets include alternative actions that the vehicle can take to accomplish its task. The alternative actions are ranked by preference, and an arbiter selects the action to be performed and, optionally, modified. | 05-03-2012 |
20120116608 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING INTERIOR TEMPERATURE OF A VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF - Provided is an apparatus for controlling a vehicle interior temperature, which includes a storage means configured to store a temperature control table; a wireless transceiver means configured to receive a message from an external device and transmit a corresponding response message; a message analysis means configured to analyze the message received by the wireless transceiver means; a control means configured to identify a current vehicle interior temperature and control the vehicle interior temperature based on the temperature control table until the vehicle interior temperature reaches a target temperature by communicating with a vehicle controller through an association means, when the message analyzed by the message analysis means is a temperature control message; and the association means configured to associate the control means with the vehicle controller. | 05-10-2012 |
20120116609 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE - A system and method for providing vehicle diagnostic service, in which a central server cumulatively stores diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) of vehicles, analyzes a problem history based on the DTCs, determines whether a vehicle has a problem or not using the analyzed result, notifies a driver of problem information, and remotely controls a diagnostic period and a diagnostic time for the problemed diagnostic item to perform the intensive diagnostics so that it is possible to allow the driver to promptly manage the problem. | 05-10-2012 |
20120123614 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIRTUALIZING INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES TO AUTOMATE TASK EXECUTION IN A PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - A method and apparatus for virtualizing industrial vehicles to automate task execution in a physical environment is described. In one embodiment, the method includes determining input parameters for controlling vehicle hardware components, wherein the vehicle hardware components comprise actuators that are used to control hardware component operations, generating mappings between the input parameters and the hardware component operations, wherein each of the input parameters is applied to an actuator to perform an corresponding hardware component operation, correlating the mappings with vehicle commands to produce abstraction information and executing at least one task comprising various ones of the vehicle commands using the abstraction information. | 05-17-2012 |
20120130562 | DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR A RAIL VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING DATA WITH A RAIL VEHICLE - A data communication system for a rail vehicle includes a data reading device and a processing module. The data reading device is disposed on the rail vehicle and is configured to at least one of electromagnetically interrogate or optically read identification data that is visually presented on a first operator control unit. The first operator control unit is configured to remotely control operations of one or more powered units of a rail vehicle consist when the operator control unit is disposed outside of the one or more powered units. The processing module is disposed on the rail vehicle and is communicatively coupled with the data reading device. The processing module receives the identification data from the data reading device and uses the identification data to identify the first operator control unit and allow the first operator control unit to remotely control operations of the one or more powered units. | 05-24-2012 |
20120136507 | System and Method for Controlling a Machine at a Worksite - A system for controlling operation of at least one machine at a worksite includes controls operable under the control of a first entity to operate a first machine to perform one or more tasks at the worksite. The system may also include a portable communication device having a user interface operable to receive a machine-stop command from a second entity. The portable communication device may be operable to transmit a machine-stop signal in response to receiving the machine-stop command from the second entity. The system may also include at least one information processor configured to stop the first machine in response to the transmission of the machine-stop signal from the portable communication device. | 05-31-2012 |
20120136508 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED EXCAVATION PLANNING AND CONTROL - A control system is disclosed for a mobile excavation machine operating at a worksite. The control system may have a locating device configured to generate a first signal indicative of a position of the mobile excavation machine, and a position sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of a position of a work tool. The control system may also have an offboard planner configured to receive a first input indicative of a characteristic of an intended work area, a second input indicative of a characteristic of the mobile excavation machine, and a third input indicative of a desired change in the intended work area. The offboard planner may also be configured to generate an excavation plan based on the first, second, and third inputs. The control system may further have a controller configured to autonomously control the mobile excavation machine based on the first and second signals and based on the excavation plan. | 05-31-2012 |
20120136509 | MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING AUTONOMOUS RESOURCE QUEUING - A control system is disclosed for use with a plurality of mobile machines operating at a worksite having a resource. The control system may have a worksite controller configured to divide a common travel path into a plurality of segments, including at least a spot segment at the resource and a stage segment. The worksite control may further be configured to receive a first input indicative of a desire for a first of the plurality of mobile machines to leave the spot segment, and to direct the first of the plurality of mobile machines out of the spot segment based on the first input. The worksite controller may be further configured to receive first location information for the first of the plurality of mobile machines, and to direct the second of the plurality of mobile machines from the stage segment into the spot segment based on the first location information. | 05-31-2012 |
20120136510 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING VEHICLES USING LASER SCANNER SENSORS - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for detecting vehicles using laser scanner sensors. The apparatus includes a vehicle location detection unit, a shadow area detection unit, an estimation unit, and a control unit. The vehicle location detection unit detects information about locations and headings of target vehicles located in a local detection area from sensors arranged on the road. The shadow area detection unit calculates shadow areas corresponding to the respective sensors based on the information about the locations of the target vehicles and information about types of the target vehicles. The estimation unit estimates the locations and shadow areas of the target vehicles which will be obtained after a predetermined time has elapsed. When a specific target vehicle tries to enter one of the estimated shadow areas, the control unit outputs a speed control command used to decrease the speed of the specific target vehicle. | 05-31-2012 |
20120136511 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS AND CONTROLLING VEHICLE OPERATIONS IN RESPONSE THERETO - In at least one embodiment, a system for determining the location of a wireless device with respect to a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a plurality of antennas positioned about the vehicle for receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal from the wireless device. The RF signal corresponds to at least one of a command and status related to a predetermined vehicle operation. The system further comprises a controller operably coupled to each antenna. The controller is configured to generate a location signal indicative of the location of the wireless device based on the arrival time of the RF signal at one or more antennas of the plurality of antennas and to control the operation of the predetermined vehicle operation based on the location signal. | 05-31-2012 |
20120143400 | WHEELCHAIR GUIDING - Among other things, an apparatus includes a wheelchair control device sensitive to motion and adapted to attach to a user's head, and includes a wheelchair interface device in communication with the wheelchair control device and adapted to manipulate a control system of a motorized wheelchair in response to communication from the wheelchair control device. Among other things, a method includes causing a motorized wheelchair to change velocity in response to changing a position of a head-mounted wheelchair control device. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143401 | Vehicle Management System - A method and system for managing vehicles within a boundary is provided. Boundary units positioned at predetermined locations in a managing area define a boundary, within which multiple docking stations that secure the vehicles are positioned. Each docking station comprises a client component and a locking unit. The client component, in communication with a central server, allocates a vehicle to a user based on allocation criteria. The locking unit unlocks the allocated vehicle from a docking station. Each vehicle comprises a vehicle control unit, in communication with the boundary units, for determining proximity of the allocated vehicle to the defined boundary, and for restricting movement of the allocated vehicle when the allocated vehicle is in close proximity to the defined boundary. The central server, in communication with the boundary units, determines location of the allocated vehicle, when the allocated vehicle is in close proximity to and breaches the defined boundary. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143402 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UPDATING VEHICLE INFORMATION USING WIRELESS ACCESS POINT CONNECTED TO TELEMATICS SERVER - The present invention provides a technique for updating vehicle information using a wireless access point connected to a telematics server. More specifically, the system includes a wireless communication unit configured to connect to the wireless access point through, e.g., Wi-Fi network, to automatically receive an update data container(s), when the update data container(s) regarding the vehicle information is present in the telematics server; a control unit configured to store the update data container(s) received through the wireless communication unit and control the vehicle information and one or more devices corresponding to the vehicle information; and an update unit configured to update the vehicle information by using the update data container(s). | 06-07-2012 |
20120143403 | INTEGRATED INSIDE MIRROR MODULE - The present invention provides an integrated inside mirror module that provides a reduction in the volume of a module package and that reduces manufacturing costs by integrating the individual modules in an inside mirror into one module using an integrated MCU. The integrated inside mirror module includes: an integrated MCU (Main Control Unit) configured to provide an integrated function of a home link controller, an RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) controller, and an ECM (Electronic Chromic Mirror) controller; and an integrated module that is controlled by the integrated MCU, whereinone or more selected from the group consisting of an integrated receiver transmitting a signal received by an integrated antenna to the home link and RKE controller, and an ECM module, are integrated on the same circuit board. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143404 | Method for Configuring Infotainment Applications in a Motor Vehicle - A method of configuring infotainment applications in a motor vehicle is provided. A control unit is configurable via a configuration interface such that the functional scope and/or a basic setting of the infotainment application is changed based on first configuration data from a first configuration data server. A service center stationarily arranged at a distance from the motor vehicle has a second configuration data server and a second configuration data bank. The service center has a first modification interface by which configuration data of the second configuration data bank is modifiable using first access rights and a second Internet-based modification interface by which the configuration data is modifiable using second access rights differing from the first. Modifications of the configuration data are recognized and the configuration data of the first configuration data bank is changed by using the configuration data from the second configuration data bank. | 06-07-2012 |
20120150362 | DISTRIBUTED ELECTRICAL BRAKE CIRCUIT AND SYSTEM - The application of braking force to drive components that move a vehicle is controlled. As consistent with one or more example embodiments, an integrated circuit chip is located at each of two or more drive components (e.g., wheels) of a vehicle for controlling the application of a braking force to the drive component independently of the application of braking force to other drive components. Each of the integrated circuit chips communicate with one another over a vehicle network, with brake control (e.g., using an algorithm to limit wheel slip) being carried out separately at each drive component. | 06-14-2012 |
20120150363 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT - An apparatus for vessel traffic management mounted in a vessel creates vessel sailing information including a current location and an identifier of the vessel in accordance with a navigation plan to a destination of the vessel; calculates an estimated time for arriving at the destination based on a distance between the current location and the destination and a sailing speed; and calculates an estimated entry time of entering a target area within the destination based on a distance between the current location and the destination and the sailing speed. The vessel sailing information, the estimated arrival time, and the estimated entry time are transmitted to a local control center, and the sailing of the vessel is controlled using a vessel traffic condition at the target area, provided from the local control center. | 06-14-2012 |
20120158213 | VEHICLE DATA SERVICES ENABLED BY LOW POWER FM TRANSMISSION - A vehicle system and method that include a smart phone for communicating with a vehicle by an authorized user. The vehicle includes an FM transmitter that transmits vehicle information, including an authorization code, using an FM signal. The FM signal is received by the smart phone which deciphers the information, and automatically transmits a command signal back to the vehicle to perform a pre-programmed vehicle operation, such as unlocking the vehicle doors. | 06-21-2012 |
20120158214 | BI-DIRECTIONAL VHF UHF POLLING MECHANISMS FOR INTELLIGENT PEPS POLLING - A system and method for providing a polling signal transmitted from a vehicle that is received by a key fob held by an authorized user of the vehicle as the user approaches the vehicle, where the polling signal is a pulsed polling signal in the VHF-UHF band. The polling signal tells the key fob to transmit a command signal that causes the vehicle to perform a predetermined vehicle operation. Alternately, the polling signal is transmitted by the key fob where the vehicle sends an authorization message back to the key fob if it receives the polling signal that tells the key fob to transmit the command signal. | 06-21-2012 |
20120166021 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING AND/OR DISABLING A VEHICLE - A system for disabling a fleeing vehicle via disrupting the vehicle's onboard computer or electrical system. The system optionally includes a tracking system for tracking the vehicle's location and/or a remote sensing system for identifying a payload contained in the vehicle or asset. A launcher of the disabling/tracking device may be handheld or vehicle mounted, and may use high pressure gas or another propellant to launch the projectile at a fleeing vehicle. The system may include a tether for connecting the disabling device to a power supply disposed on a pursuit vehicle or a handheld launcher. | 06-28-2012 |
20120166022 | METHOD FOR MONITORING AIR POLLUTION AND SYSTEM FOR THE SAME - An air pollution monitoring method and system is disclosed. The air pollution monitoring method of the present invention may include receiving result information corresponding to a mission of an aircraft from the aircraft, generating air pollution index values, their distribution, and three-dimensional geographic spatial information about a corresponding ground area using the result information corresponding to the mission of the aircraft and visualizing the generated data, generating a mission command of the aircraft using the result information corresponding to the mission of the aircraft, and displaying the generated three-dimensional geographic spatial information and transmitting the generated mission command to the aircraft. | 06-28-2012 |
20120166023 | DOOR OPENING/CLOSING APPARATUS AND COATING FILM FORMING METHOD - A door opening/closing apparatus includes an opening/closing handle provided in a vehicle door, electrodes disposed in the door handle, a detection circuit configured to detect a change of electrostatic capacitance which occurs in the vicinity of the electrodes when a human body portion approaches or contacts the door handle and then to output a locking or unlocking operation signal and a device for executing locking or unlocking of the door based on the operation signal, and a transmission/reception antenna for effecting transmission/reception with a portable unit corresponding to the vehicle, wherein the door handle includes an insulating base body, and on a vehicle outer side surface of the base body, there is attached a metal layer comprised of a group of island shaped metal particles that extend along the surface of the base body and that are separated from each other. | 06-28-2012 |
20120166024 | AUTONOMOUS BEHAVIORS FOR A REMOTE VEHICLE - A method comprising running a persistent self-righting behavior comprising sensing an orientation of the remote vehicle and performing a progression of flipper movements until the remote vehicle is righted, and performing a retrotraverse behavior comprising: generating a list of time stamped waypoints separated by at least a minimum difference in time and distance; storing the list of time stamped waypoints in the memory; and generating, using a control system, a current return path interconnecting previously-traversed waypoints in reverse order of timestamps upon losing communication with the operator control unit or upon receiving a command from the operator control unit. | 06-28-2012 |
20120173045 | Robotic defilade system - A barrier which is mobile and self-propelled and is controlled by remote control or by self-generated commands created in accordance with pre-loaded or downloaded instructions is disclosed. It can be interposed between a stationary or moving protected object and a suspected threat and maintained in that alignment until updated guidance instructions are received or generated. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173046 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DECREASING VEHICLE SPEED FROM A REMOTE LOCATION - A control system for a vehicle includes a communication module and a vehicle stop module. The communication module receives a command from a vehicle services provider (VSP) to decrease a speed of the vehicle to a desired speed, wherein the VSP is located remotely with respect to the vehicle. In response to the received command, the vehicle stop module decreases the speed of the vehicle to the desired speed by controlling at least one of a transmission, an electronic parking brake, and electronically assisted brakes. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173047 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE WITH ACTIVELY ENGAGED DRIVE SYSTEM - A self-propelled device is provided including a drive system, a spherical housing, and a biasing mechanism. The drive system includes one or more motors that are contained within the spherical housing. The biasing mechanism actively forces the drive system to continuously engage an interior of the spherical housing in order to cause the spherical housing to move. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173048 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE IMPLEMENTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONTROL - A self-controlled device maintains a frame of reference about an x-, y- and z-axis. The self-controlled device processes an input to control the self-propelled device, the input being based on the x- and y-axis. The self-propelled device is controlled in its movement, including about each of the x-, y- and z-axis, based on the input. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173049 | ORIENTING A USER INTERFACE OF A CONTROLLER FOR OPERATING A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE - A self-propelled device determines an orientation for its movement based on a pre-determined reference frame. A controller device is operable by a user to control the self-propelled device. The controller device includes a user interface for controlling at least a direction of movement of the self-propelled device. The self-propelled device is configured to signal the controller device information that indicates the orientation of the self-propelled device. The controller device is configured to orient the user interface, based on the information signaled from the self-propelled device, to reflect the orientation of the self-propelled device. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173050 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE IN CONNECTION WITH A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT - A system for controlling a self-propelled device in connection with a virtual environment in which the self-propelled device is represented. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173051 | OEM safe aftermarket gateway - The OEM safe aftermarket gateway is used to enable aftermarket devices and systems that the OEM did not design or specify to be connected to the OEM vehicles without negatively affecting the electronics system of the vehicle. The OEM safe aftermarket gateway protects the OEM vehicle communication bus from aftermarket devices and systems, yet still enables aftermarket devices and systems to function as intended. The OEM safe aftermarket gateway enables the ‘bridging’ between the OEM vehicle communication bus and the aftermarket suppliers requiring access to the communication bus. The OEM safe aftermarket gateway is similar to what a firewall and router do for the Internet industry. The OEM safe aftermarket gateway protects the proprietary information of each party and yet still enables an aftermarket supplier to access the OEM vehicle communication bus through a safe and reliable system. | 07-05-2012 |
20120179305 | SATELLITE-BASED AUTOMATIC STEERING SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and machine-interpretable coding for causing a processor of a vehicle controller installed in a vehicle such as a rubber-tired gantry (RTG) to generate, using known position associated with a base station and signals received from a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver located at the base station, a satellite observation error estimate; generate, using the satellite observation error estimate and a position of vehicle determined using signals received from a GNSS receiver mounted on the vehicle, at least one control signal representing a navigation command executable by at least one control device of the vehicle; and to output the control signal for execution by the control device. Generation of control signals can include use of synchronous and asynchronous processing, ambiguity resolution processes, and as fuzzy logic and PID and other control feedback loops. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179306 | VEHICLE DEVICE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vehicle-side unit transmits a first request signal WAKE periodically toward a portable unit, and transmits a second request signal CHLG at every predetermined transmission interval specific to the vehicle-side unit upon reception of a firs response signal ACK from the portable unit in response to the transmitted WAKE. The portable unit is operable with power supplied from a battery. The portable unit transmits ACK upon reception of WAKE and becomes ready for reception of CHLG at a timing CHLG is transmitted in accordance with the transmission interval specific to the vehicle-side unit. | 07-12-2012 |
20120185115 | LASERBOT: PROGRAMMABLE ROBOTIC APPARATUS WITH LASER - A remotely-controlled robotic apparatus for deactivating explosive ordinance, such as IEDs. The remotely-controlled robotic apparatus is provided with a robotic portion that provides mobility, and a laser portion configured to be aimed at an object of interest (for example an object believed to comprise an IED) and to deactivate the object by destroying, damaging or disconnecting at least one of a control apparatus and a power supply from the object of interest. The remotely-controlled robotic apparatus provides the capability to dispose of IEDs without having an explosion. The remote-controlled robotic apparatus can include a camera and an illumination source for examining objects of interest. A remote control console is provided for the use of an operator in controlling the robotic apparatus. | 07-19-2012 |
20120191269 | Teleoperation of Unmanned Ground Vehicle - Described are systems and methods, including computer program products for controlling an unmanned vehicle. A user controls one or more unmanned vehicles with a smart phone. The smart phone receives video stream from the unmanned vehicles, and the smart phone displays the controls from the unmanned vehicle over the video. The smart phone and the unmanned vehicle communicate wirelessly. | 07-26-2012 |
20120191270 | Wireless towed vehicle light conditions communication application - An application program to provide control for a radio frequency link for towed vehicle light and brake control, matching conditions of the towing vehicle. These include turn signal, brake signal, and running lights, and an analog signal for the towed vehicle electric brakes. The towing vehicle contains signal sensors and conditioners, which are converted into a data string, modulated, and transmitted using a continuous wave radio frequency carrier. The towed vehicle contains a receiver and demodulator, which extracts the data, and passes it to the towed vehicle microprocessor. The microprocessor also converts the electric brake digital data into an analog signal to apply the towed vehicle electric brake. | 07-26-2012 |
20120191271 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE LANE MONITORING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOTOR VEHICLE, AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVICE - A method is provided for the lane monitoring of a motor vehicle travelling on a road. Position data of the motor vehicle are provided that are determined in at least one infrastructure device arranged adjacent to the road with a storage device with card reader. The card data contains information regarding a course of at least one lane of the road. With a determined distance covered of the motor vehicle and with the card data it is determined if the motor vehicle is at least partially leaving a lane of the road travelled on by the motor vehicle. If it is determined that the motor vehicle is at least partially leaving the lane, a sending of a message from the at least one infrastructure device to the motor vehicle takes place. | 07-26-2012 |
20120191272 | INFERENTIAL LOAD TRACKING - Methods and apparatus for tracking the location of one or more unit loads in a coordinate space in a facility, comprising an integrated system that identifies a load by communicating with a host computer, determines the position of the load in the coordinate space, and stores the position and load identity in a Load Map. A mobile subsystem on each conveying vehicle identifies the location and orientation of that vehicle using a position/orientation sensor, confirms acquisition of the load, and communicates the information to a fixed-base subsystem when the load is deposited on an automated conveying device. A conveyor controller tracks the load as it is conveyed on the automated conveying device and identifies the load to a subsequent conveying vehicle based upon its position on the conveying device. Loads that are not initially identified are assigned a pseudo-identification for tracking until they can be positively identified. | 07-26-2012 |
20120197464 | INTERFACING WITH A MOBILE TELEPRESENCE ROBOT - A telepresence robot may include a drive system, a control system, an imaging system, and a mapping module. The mapping module may access a plan view map of an area and tags associated with the area. In various embodiments, each tag may include tag coordinates and tag information, which may include a tag annotation. A tag identification system may identify tags within a predetermined range of the current position and the control system may execute an action based on an identified tag whose tag information comprises a telepresence robot action modifier. The telepresence robot may rotate an upper portion independent from a lower portion. A remote terminal may allow an operator to control the telepresence robot using any combination of control methods, including by selecting a destination in a live video feed, by selecting a destination on a plan view map, or by using a joystick or other peripheral device. | 08-02-2012 |
20120197465 | Remote Management System for Work Machinery - A remote management system for at least one working machine manages an upper limit of an engine rpm. A hydraulic excavator includes a controller and an instruction switch for selectively instructing three kinds of work modes. The controller includes a target rpm storage unit, a target rpm computer for selecting one of stored upper limits of the target rpm according to an instruction by an instruction switch and computing a target rpm in a range smaller than the selected upper limit, and a communication unit. A server selects a work mode, according to an instruction by an input device, and instructs the selected work mode to the controller. When the work mode is instructed from the server, the target rpm computer computes a target rpm based on the instructed work mode. | 08-02-2012 |
20120209454 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A RESTRICTED MODE IN A VEHICLE - A device for controlling a restricted mode of a vehicle is provided. The device includes a controller that is configured to receive an input indicative of a request to change a vehicle state from a fully operational mode to a restricted mode and to transmit a first control signal indicative of a request to limit at least one of vehicle speed and vehicle acceleration. The controller is further configured to monitor a distance traveled by a driver when the vehicle is in the restricted mode and to compare the distance traveled to a predetermined distance limit. The controller is further configured to transmit a second control signal to remove the request to limit the at least one of the vehicle speed and the vehicle acceleration in response to determining that the distance traveled exceeds the predetermined distance limit. | 08-16-2012 |
20120215378 | WORKSITE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IMPLEMENTING REMOTE MACHINE RECONFIGURATION - A worksite management system for use with a mobile machine is disclosed. The worksite management system may have a control module located onboard the mobile machine and configured to store a least one operational relationship, and an offboard controller located at a worksite of the mobile machine in communication with the control module. The offboard controller may be configured to generate an analysis of machine performance at the worksite. The offboard controller may be further configured to cause remote reconfiguration of the at least one operational relationship based on the analysis to positively affect performance of the mobile machine. | 08-23-2012 |
20120215379 | WORKSITE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IMPLEMENTING ANTICIPATORY MACHINE CONTROL - A worksite management system for use with a mobile machine is disclosed. The worksite management system may have a control module located onboard the mobile machine and configured to control operations of the mobile machine, and a controller in communication with the control module. The controller may be configured to anticipate a non-failure machine performance irregularity, and determine an adjustment to an operation of the mobile machine that positively affects the machine performance irregularity. The controller may also be configured to cause implementation of the adjustment before the machine performance irregularity occurs. | 08-23-2012 |
20120215380 | SEMI-AUTONOMOUS ROBOT THAT SUPPORTS MULTIPLE MODES OF NAVIGATION - Described herein are technologies pertaining to robot navigation. The robot includes a video camera that is configured to transmit a live video feed to a remotely located computing device. A user interacts with the live video feed, and the robot navigates in its environment based upon the user interaction. In a first navigation mode, the user selects a location, and the robot autonomously navigates to the selected location. In a second navigation mode, the user causes the point of view of the video camera on the robot to change, and thereafter causes the robot to semi-autonomously drive in a direction corresponding to the new point of view of the video camera. In a third navigation mode, the user causes the robot to navigate to a selected location in the live video feed. | 08-23-2012 |
20120215381 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZED CONTROL OF A HARVESTER AND TRANSPORT VEHICLE - A control system and method is provided for synchronized control of a harvester and transport vehicle during unload on the go operation. The control system can maintain a desired lateral distance between the harvester and transport vehicle using swath information that is used to steer the harvester. In addition, the control system can also bring a transport vehicle into appropriate alignment with the harvester using the same swath information. | 08-23-2012 |
20120215382 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE IN FLIGHT SPACE - In a method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a flight space using a computing device, at least one camera is installed in the flight space. The method sets a flight area of the UAV in the flight space, and stores geographic information of the flight area into a storage device. The method further controls each of the camera to capture a series of 3D images from the flight space, analyzes a current location of the UAV in the flight space according to the 3D images, and compares the current location with the geographic information of the flight area to determine whether the UAV flies out of the flight area. In addition, the method sends a warning message to a remote controller when the UAV flies out of the flight area, and controls the UAV to fly within the flight area using the remote controller. | 08-23-2012 |
20120215383 | SECURITY CONTROL APPARATUS, TRACK SECURITY APPARATUS, AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOT APPARATUS, AND SECURITY CONTROL SERVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A security control service system includes: a track security apparatus for traveling along a track installed in a place to be secured, and obtaining and transmitting security information to a security control apparatus; an autonomous mobile robot apparatus for traveling along the track together with the track security apparatus or freely traveling in the place to be secured, and obtaining and transmitting security information to the security control apparatus; and the security control apparatus for transmitting a control command for security control to the track security apparatus or the autonomous mobile robot apparatus after analyzing the security information. | 08-23-2012 |
20120215384 | Flight Control System with Dynamic Allocation of Functionality Between Flight Crew and Automation - A Real-time Allocation Flight Management System and method, which defines specific roles functions for crew during the implementation of the flight plan. The flight control system requires crew input during pre-programmed way points during the flight. When fully functional, the system can control all aspects of a flight, including attitude and power control as well as all ancillary systems necessary for flight from takeoff to touchdown. In the event that the crew is incapacitated, the system can select the most probable approach procedure in use based on whatever information is available such as current and forecast destination weather, prevailing winds, and approach possibilities, such as available runways. Adjustment of the flight plan trajectory, allows the system to follow the adjusted trajectory. Included is a simulator software program, a free-standing flight simulator and methods of incorporating training protocols for flight crews. | 08-23-2012 |
20120221173 | VEHICLE SYSTEMS ACTIVATION METHODS AND APPLICATIONS - A method of communicating with a vehicle is provided. The method includes: initiating a communication with a vehicle activation application of a vehicle using a personal handheld device; authenticating, using a processor, the personal handheld device based on the communication; and selectively activating one or more components of a vehicle network based on the authenticating. | 08-30-2012 |
20120221174 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATICALLY YIELDING TO HIGH-PRIORITY TRAFFIC - A method of navigating a mobile robotic device may include receiving, by a mobile robotic device, a wireless transmission from a transponder associated with an object, where the object is within a range of the mobile robotic device and in response to receiving the notification, altering a navigation course by the mobile robotic device to allow the object to pass the mobile robotic device. The mobile robotic device may be preprogrammed with at least a portion of the navigation course. The method may include resuming the navigation course by the mobile robotic device. | 08-30-2012 |
20120221175 | ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATIONS FOR AN AIR VEHICLE - An air vehicle comprises a satellite receiver having messaging capability. The receiver is configured to process a command and control (C | 08-30-2012 |
20120221176 | CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING FLIGHT DIRECTION OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE USING THE SAME - A method for adjusting a flight direction of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using a control device obtains a first direction of the UAV and a second direction of the control device, and calculates an angle deviation between the first direction and the second direction. The method further adjusts a control command of the UAV according to the angle deviation to obtain an adjusted control command, and transmits the adjusted control command to the UAV to control a flight direction of the UAV. | 08-30-2012 |
20120221177 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING NAVIGATION OF ROBOT USING ELECTROMYOGRAPHY SENSOR AND ACCELERATION SENSOR AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - Navigation of a robot is controlled using an electromyography sensor and an acceleration sensor by (a) comparing a signal from an electromyography sensor mounted to a human body with a prestored threshold value to determine whether to control the robot, (b) if the robot is to be controlled, comparing a signal obtained from an acceleration sensor mounted to the human body with each prestored reference model of an acceleration sensor signal to infer a control operation of the robot, and (c) controlling navigation of the robot to correspond to the inferred control operation of the robot. It is first determined whether to control the robot using the electromyography sensor signal, inferred by calculating a Euclidean distance between a current acceleration sensor signal and a reference model previously acquired for each operation, and the robot is controlled based on the inferred operation, thereby increasing accuracy and reliability of the robot control. | 08-30-2012 |
20120221178 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING LOCATION OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - The present disclosure relates to a method capable of reducing a communication cost for tracking a location of construction equipment by controlling a transmission cycle of locational information of the construction equipment. | 08-30-2012 |
20120226393 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DATA COMMUNICATION BETWEEN VEHICLE AND REMOTE DATA COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, BETWEEN PORTIONS OF VEHICLE AND OTHER PORTIONS OF VEHICLE, BETWEEN TWO OR MORE VEHICLES, AND BETWEEN VEHICLE AND COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A system, an apparatus, and methods are provided for data communications associated with a vehicle. The apparatus preferably includes at least one electronic subsystem associated with the vehicle and a plurality of electrical conductors connected to the at least one electronic subsystem and associated with the vehicle. A vehicle data communications protocol converter is preferably connected to the plurality of electrical conductors for converting a first data communications protocol associated with data communications along the plurality of electrical conductors to a second data communications protocol such as an infrared, an RF data, an Internet, or other network communications protocol. The apparatus also preferably includes a transceiver connected to the data communications protocol converter for transmitting the second data communications protocol from the vehicle and receiving the data communications protocol from another portion of the vehicle, a remote data communications terminal, another vehicle, or another communications network. | 09-06-2012 |
20120226394 | UAV- OR PERSONAL FLYING DEVICE-DELIVERED DEPLOYABLE DESCENT DEVICE - An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or manned/unmanned personal flying device (PFD) may be used to deliver a deployable descent system to an elevated location at which people await rescue, such as people trapped in an upper story of a burning building. The UAV or PFD may be used to deliver the descent system, attach the descent system to the building, and deploy the descent system. After deployment, the descent system may be tensioned to prevent sway and facilitate descent. Standoffs may be installed or integrated into the descent system to provide for adequate handholds for descending individuals. Various equipment and methods used in such systems are described herein. | 09-06-2012 |
20120232717 | REMOTE COORDINATE IDENTIFIER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AIRCRAFT - A remote coordinate identifier system for an aircraft comprises a global positioning system (GPS) receiver onboard the aircraft, an inertial navigation system (INS) onboard the aircraft, a laser targeting system (LTS) onboard the aircraft, and a computer onboard the aircraft. The GPS receiver is configured to provide position information of the aircraft during flight. The INS is configured to provide inertial information of the aircraft during flight. The LTS is configured to provide angular information and distance measurements from the aircraft to an identified target during flight. The computer is configured to process the position information, the inertial information, the angular information, and the distance measurements to triangulate a position of the target. The computer determines map coordinates for the target from the triangulated position of the target. | 09-13-2012 |
20120232718 | METHOD OF PILOTING A MULTIPLE ROTOR ROTARY-WING DRONE TO FOLLOW A CURVILINEAR TURN - The respective motors of the drone ( | 09-13-2012 |
20120232719 | System and Method for Automatically Navigating a Depth Contour - A system for controlling a marine vessel that includes a sonar depth finder configured to display a chart for a body of water. The chart has depth information for the body of water, and is programmed to allow a user to select from a plurality of depths indicated on the sonar depth finder display. The sonar depth finder further is configured to generate a route for the marine vessel. The route includes a path through the body of water where each point along the path is at the desired depth. The system includes a vessel control device in communication with the sonar depth finder. The vessel control device is configured to receive transmissions from the sonar depth finder. The transmissions include the route generated by the sonar depth finder. The vessel control device is further configured to automatically direct the marine vessel along the route. | 09-13-2012 |
20120232720 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR EQUIPMENT ON A VEHICLE WITH A HYBRID-ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN - A vehicle equipped for power take off operation using direct application of power from a hybrid electric powertrain. A body computer connects to the controller area network to receive chassis input signals. A controller area network has an electronic control module, a transmission control module, and a hybrid control module. The electronic control module electrically connects to the transmission control module and the hybrid control module. A data link based remote power module is installed on the vehicle for generating body demand signals for initiating operation of the vehicle hybrid electric powertrain for a power take off operation. A plurality of PTO request switches are electrically connected to the controller area network. The body computer is programmable to accept a signal from at least one of the PTO request switches to change an operating state of the power take off operation. | 09-13-2012 |
20120239223 | Methods and Systems of Selectively Enabling a Vehicle by Way of a Portable Wireless Device - Selectively enabling a vehicle by way of a portable wireless device. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including: enabling a vehicle when a portable wireless device is communicatively coupled to an onboard device by way of a first communication network; sending an indication of location of the vehicle to a data center; and disabling the vehicle when the portable wireless device is no longer communicatively coupled to the onboard device. In some cases, the sending by: receiving global positioning system (GPS) signals by the portable wireless device; establishing that the portable wireless device is proximate to the vehicle; and sending an indication of location to the data center, the sending by the portable wireless device. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239224 | INTEGRATION OF AN AUTONOMOUS INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE INTO AN ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A control system operates an industrial vehicle that includes a propulsion drive system and a guidance and navigation system operatively connected to the propulsion drive system to control motion of the industrial vehicle along a path, in an unmanned, autonomous mode. A wireless communicator transmits vehicle operational data to an asset management computer located remotely from the industrial vehicle, and receives commands from the asset management computer for remotely controlling operation of the industrial vehicle. For example, when the vehicle encounters an obstacle in the path a message indicating that event is sent to the asset management computer where a human operator can send a command which instructs the industrial vehicle how to avoid the obstacle. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239225 | ENHANCED ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY - Remote sensor units for a vehicle are described. A remote sensor unit may comprise an electronic assembly. The electronic assembly may comprise an electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise one or more signal terminals coupled to the electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise a protective enclosure arranged to encapsulate the electronic component. The protective enclosure is arranged to isolate the electronic component from thermal energy, pressure or residual material stress associated with one or more satellite housings. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239226 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR EQUIPMENT ON A VEHICLE WITH A HYBRID-ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN - A vehicle equipped for power take off operation using direct application of power from a hybrid electric powertrain. A body computer connects to the controller area network to receive chassis input signals. A controller area network has an electronic control module, a transmission control module, and a hybrid control module. The electronic control module electrically connects to the transmission control module and the hybrid control module. A data link based remote power module is installed on the vehicle for generating body demand signals for initiating operation of the vehicle hybrid electric powertrain for a power take off operation. A plurality of PTO request switches are electrically connected to the controller area network. The body computer is programmable to accept a signal from at least one of the PTO request switches to change an operating state of the power take off operation. | 09-20-2012 |
20120245761 | Three-way airplane model control system with 2.4G communication mode - The utility model provides an airplane model control system capable of conducting omnidirectional and long-distance transmission of signals without being interfered by the sunlight and other visible lights. The airplane model control system can transverse obstacles for data communication, and comprises a remote control transmitting control device and an airplane receiving control device which all work in the frequency band of 2.4 GHz and 83 communication channels are included; and each remote control transmitting control device has unique ID number, which will not be controlled and interfered due to the reason of same frequency, realizes a share port of multiple functions simultaneously on one main controller and can realize reduction of cost. | 09-27-2012 |
20120245762 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A HYBRID DRIVE OF A VEHICLE - A method for operating a hybrid drive system of a vehicle in which an internal combustion engine and/or at least one electrical machine drive the vehicle, the electrical machine being supplied with energy from an energy reservoir or the electrical machine supplying the energy reservoir with electrical energy, and an operating point of the hybrid drive system being set in the context of a predefined operating strategy which depends on minimization variables that take into account the fuel consumption of the internal combustion engine and the energy made available by the energy reservoir. In order to configure the operating strategy of the hybrid drive system in as variable a manner as possible, energy from an external energy source is delivered to the energy reservoir, the minimization variables to be taken into account as a result of the delivery of energy from the external energy source into the energy reservoir being evaluated in the operating strategy. | 09-27-2012 |
20120245763 | DRUNK DRIVING PREVENTION SYSTEM AND EXTERNAL SERVER USED FOR THE SAME - A drunk driving prevention system is equipped with an external server and an on-vehicle component. The on-vehicle component is equipped with a detection unit that detects an alcohol concentration of a driver, an acquisition unit that acquires information on a current position of a vehicle, and a communication unit that transmits to the external server the alcohol concentration as well as the current position information. The external server is equipped with a storage unit that stores a plurality of criteria that relate to an alcohol concentration falling under drunk driving and are different from one another as a result of geographical differences, a communication unit that receives the alcohol concentration and the current position information, and a determination unit that determines, based on that one of the criteria, whether the alcohol concentration received is an alcohol concentration falling under drunk driving. | 09-27-2012 |
20120245764 | RADIO CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT, REMOTE CONTROLLER AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - A radio controlled (RC) aircraft includes a receiver that is coupled to receive an RF signal from a remote control device, the RF signal containing command data in accordance with a first coordinate system, wherein the first coordinate system is from a perspective of the remote control device. A motion sensing module generates motion data based on the motion of the RC aircraft. A processing module transforms the command data into control data in accordance with a second coordinate system, wherein the second coordinate system is from a perspective of the RC aircraft. A plurality of control devices control the motion of the RC aircraft based on the control data. In an embodiment, a remote control device commands the RC helicopter to substantially a hovering state when no force is applied to each of a plurality of spring-loaded interface devices. | 09-27-2012 |
20120245765 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING OPERATION OF AN INDSUTRIAL VEHICLE IN RESTRICTED AREAS - Operation of an industrial vehicle is controlled based on the location of that vehicle at a facility. The control method includes storing, in a memory device onboard the industrial vehicle, a definition of a first area in a facility. Radio signals are transmitted to the industrial vehicle from at least three transmitters, and for each radio signal, determining a propagation time from the transmitter to the industrial vehicle. A location of the industrial vehicle is derived from the propagation times of the radio signals, and the location is employed to determine when the industrial vehicle is within the first area. Operation of the industrial vehicle is altered in response to the industrial vehicle being within the first area. For example, the industrial vehicle may be disabled, its maximum travel speed limited or an alert is sent to the operator, when the industrial vehicle is within the first area. | 09-27-2012 |
20120245766 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY ISOLATING POWERED UNITS IN A VEHICLE SYSTEM - A control system includes an energy management system and an isolation control system. The energy management system generates a trip plan that designates operational settings of a vehicle system having powered units that generate tractive effort to propel the vehicle system. The energy management system determines a tractive effort capability of the vehicle system and a demanded tractive effort of a trip. The energy management system identifies a tractive effort difference between the tractive effort capability of the vehicle system and the demanded tractive effort of the trip and selects at least one of the powered units based on the tractive effort difference. The isolation module remotely turns the selected powered unit to an OFF mode such that the vehicle system is propelled along the route during the trip by the powered units other than the selected powered unit. | 09-27-2012 |
20120253552 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR VEHICLES - Certain embodiments described herein are directed to devices, systems and methods for use in vehicle operations. In some examples, the devices, systems and methods described herein can be used to permit safe operation of a vehicle where the vehicle operator may have one or more mobile devices in their possession. | 10-04-2012 |
20120253553 | VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A vehicle control device mounted on a vehicle for performing communication with a mobile device and performing predetermined control in accordance with communication contents with the mobile device, having a locking operation unit that locks or unlocks doors of the vehicle, interior signal transmitting and receiving units that detect a position of the mobile device left in an interior of the vehicle in a case where a locking operation is performed by the locking operation unit, and an interior lamp drive control unit that lights an interior lamp among a plurality of interior lamps provided in the interior of the vehicle, the interior lamp being close to the position of the mobile device based on information of the position detected by the interior signal transmitting and receiving units. | 10-04-2012 |
20120253554 | RC Car Anti-Flip System and Methods - A car control system, a car including a car control system, and methods for using such. | 10-04-2012 |
20120259480 | VEHICLE-MOUNTED DEVICE, METHOD FOR ACTIVATING THE VEHICLE-MOUNTED DEVICE AND VEHICLE-MOUNTED SYSTEM - The present invention provides a vehicle-mounted device, a method for activating the vehicle-mounted device, and a vehicle-mounted system. The vehicle-mounted system includes a vehicle-mounted device, a data center, and a service platform. The vehicle-mounted device not only can be locally activated according to an activating information corresponding to an identity information of the vehicle-mounted device which indicates an unique identity of the vehicle-mounted device, but also can be remotely activated through wireless communication. Moreover, the vehicle-mounted system further includes application sub-modules which can provide extended/added functions. Therefore, by the method for activating a vehicle-mounted device provided by the present invention, the vehicle-mounted device can be activated in time, so that the information resources can be more easily and conveniently obtained by the user. | 10-11-2012 |
20120259481 | ROBOT CLEANER, REMOTE CONTROLLING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF THE SAME - Disclosed are a robot cleaner, and remote controlling system and method of the robot cleaner. A cleaning map may be created by searching for a region to be cleaned, and a contaminant degree map may be created by detecting a contamination material and a contaminant degree according to each position within the cleaning region. The cleaning map and the contaminant degree map with respect to the cleaning region may be received at a remote place through the terminal device. This may allow a user to easily check information on a cleaning state, a contamination state, etc. of the cleaning region, and to control the robot cleaner based on the checked information. | 10-11-2012 |
20120259482 | STORAGE SYSTEMS COMPRISING TRACTORS AND TRAILERS - Contrary to many storage systems in which the stored material is parked along rails and physical guides the instant invention includes self propelled tractors to move storage material arranged on trailers on a flat freely drivable storage surface to a desired position and parking it thereon. The slightly increased number of tractors which simultaneously perform storage and retrieval provide a high transfer speed. | 10-11-2012 |
20120265368 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A DETECTABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC SIGNAL FOR TRACKING LOCATIONS OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - Embodiments of the invention described herein use an electromagnetic signal produced by a switch mode power supply (SMPS) to track locations of an electric vehicle (EV). In one aspect, a method of tracking an EV is described. This embodiment of a method comprises receiving an actuation signal; and adjusting a SMPS in response to the actuation signal such that the switch mode power supply generates a detectable electromagnetic signal. The SMPS is used to provide alternating-current (AC) power to an electric motor of an electric vehicle (EV) or is used to provide direct-current (DC) power to a battery of the EV. | 10-18-2012 |
20120265369 | WIRELESS CONTROLLER SYSTEM - A transportation system comprising a vehicle having a first electrically operated component, a second electrically operated component and a wireless controller system. The wireless controller system is used for selectively controlling the operation of the first electrically operated component and the second electrically operated component. | 10-18-2012 |
20120265370 | ROBOT CLEANER, AND REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF THE SAME - A robot cleaner having a network function is capable of informing information on its internal and external states, through a network service, on a time desired by a user, or periodically, or whenever an event occurs. A remote monitoring system and method of a robot cleaner are capable of allowing a network service user to check state information of the robot cleaner real-time or when necessary, under a configuration that a robot cleaner provides state information such as a cleaning state, the occurrence of an unexpected accident, to and an internal state of the robot cleaner, through a network service, by accessing a network server. | 10-18-2012 |
20120265371 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING CONSTRUCTION SITE VEHICLES - A system for controlling construction site vehicles has a plurality of construction site vehicles and a control room. Data can be transmitted on communication channels between the control room and the construction site vehicles. In the control room, at least one digital map is stored in which at least one additional piece of information is stored for individual road sections, in addition to the route of the respective road section. A navigation module is provided and designed to generate, with reference to the at least one digital map, navigation recommendations for the construction site vehicles. | 10-18-2012 |
20120271486 | Keyless Access for Commercial Vehicles - A commercial vehicle used for parcel delivery is installed with a control module. The control module communicates wirelessly with a transmitter to give control to the vehicle operator. The vehicle operator can access the vehicle's cargo compartment through the bulkhead door and/or the rear door solely by using the transmitter as opposed to manually actuating the door latch. A door actuator is added to the bulkhead door such that when the bulkhead door is wirelessly actuated the door opens without operator assistance, and the process of the door opening does not damage the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle operator can initiate the control module to allow a push-button start and stop of the vehicle's ignition system. Such elements contribute to time savings and cost savings for parcel delivery operators. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271487 | METHOD TO DISABLE TRUNK LOCKOUT PROTECTION FOR SMART ENTRY - A smart entry system for a vehicle having a lockable trunk is provided. The smart entry system includes portable devices, an onboard transmitter for transmitting request signals to the portable devices, an onboard receiver for receiving identification signals from the portable devices, and a trunk lockout protection feature. The trunk lockout protection feature is configured to receive a command signal to either initiate a trunk lockout protection sequence to unlock the trunk in the event that one of the portable devices is locked in the trunk or to disable the trunk lockout protection sequence to permit the trunk to remain in a locked state in the event that one of the portable devices is locked in the trunk. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271488 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR NEUTRAL-POSITION PARKING IN SHIFT-BY-WIRE SYSTEM - The present invention provides a neutral-position parking apparatus and method in a shift-by-wire system. The neutral-position parking apparatus connects a shift-by-wire unit to a smart key control ECU through a controller area network (CAN) communication to perform a control of maintaining a neutral position according to a control command of the smart key control ECU receiving a door lock signal from a smart key. Also, the neutral-position parking apparatus communicably connects a power distributor to the smart key control ECU to power off a vehicle upon neutral-position parking according to the control command of the smart key control ECU receiving the door lock signal from the smart key. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271489 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DATA SHARING - Agricultural vehicles are guided to prevent overlap of areas operated on by the vehicles. Guidance data is shared between agricultural vehicles by coverage data of area covered by a first agricultural vehicle being wirelessly transmitted to a central server. Download guidance data is generated at the central server using the coverage data received at the central server. The download guidance data is wirelessly transmitted from the server to a second guidance device of a second agricultural vehicle. The second agricultural vehicle uses the download guidance data to not overlap with area covered by the first agricultural vehicle while operating. | 10-25-2012 |
20120277932 | Distributed Knowledge Base Program for Vehicular Localization and Work-Site Management - The illustrative embodiments provide a computer program product for controlling a vehicle. In an illustrative embodiment, a computer program product is comprised of a computer recordable media having computer usable program code for identifying a dynamic condition. When the dynamic condition is identified, computer usable program code using a knowledge base controls the vehicle. | 11-01-2012 |
20120283896 | GESTURE RECOGNITION VIA AN AD-HOC PROXIMITY SENSOR MESH FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING OBJECTS - Apparatuses for remote operation of a first object by a second object is disclosed that one or more sensors configured to be placed on the second object and to obtain ranging information; and a processing system configured to determine one or more movements of the second object from the ranging information; and generate one or more control signals related to the one or more movements for manipulating the first object. | 11-08-2012 |
20120290149 | Methods and Apparatus for Selective Power Enablement with Predictive Capability - A computer implemented method includes examining a travel route to determine the presence of emission control zones along the route. The method further includes determining how much power will be required to operate a vehicle along the portions of the route within the emission control zones. Also, this method includes preserving the determined amount of power required to operate the vehicle along the portions of the route within the emission control zones. Further, the method includes selectively activating a vehicle electric power mode using the preserved power while the vehicle is operating within the emission control zones. | 11-15-2012 |
20120290150 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AND USING LOCATION INFORMATION - An initiator located on a car energizes an RFID fixed to a roadway. The RFID returns identification and other information. The initiator may include a vehicle mobile device such as a telematics device, or smartphone, which, may couple to an initiator transponder or receiver. A receiver uses the RFID information to perform an action, e.g., using the identifier to generate driving instructions, play advertising content, or generate alerts and warnings for various dangerous conditions and maneuvers. The vehicle mobile device can transmit marker identifiers to a central server for use in traffic flow analysis to count the number of vehicles that transmit a marker's identifier during a period. Marker information can form an instruction upon reaching a given marker traveling at a certain speed to operate the steering wheel at a given angle to follow a predetermined turn radius, or to reduce speed to comply with a reduced speed limit. | 11-15-2012 |
20120290151 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR EQUIPMENT ON A VEHICLE WITH A HYBRID-ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN - A vehicle equipped for power take off operation using direct application of power from a hybrid electric powertrain. A body computer connects to the controller area network to receive chassis input signals. A controller area network has an electronic control module, a transmission control module, and a hybrid control module. The electronic control module electrically connects to the transmission control module and the hybrid control module. A data link based remote power module is installed on the vehicle for generating body demand signals for initiating operation of the vehicle hybrid electric powertrain for a power take off operation. A plurality of PTO request switches are electrically connected to the controller area network. The body computer is programmable to accept a signal from at least one of the PTO request switches to change an operating state of the power take off operation. | 11-15-2012 |
20120290152 | Collaborative Engagement for Target Identification and Tracking - A method for controlling unmanned vehicles to maintain line-of-sight between a predetermined target and at least one unmanned vehicle. The method comprises: providing an unmanned air vehicle including sensors configured to locate a target and an unmanned ground vehicle including sensors configured to locate and track the target; communicating and exchanging data to and among the unmanned ground vehicles; controlling the unmanned air vehicle and the unmanned ground vehicle to maintain line-of-sight between a predetermined target and at least one of the unmanned air vehicles; geolocating the predetermined target with the unmanned air vehicle using information regarding a position of the unmanned air vehicle and information regarding a position of the target relative to the unmanned air vehicle; and transmitting information defining the geolocation of the predetermined target to the unmanned ground vehicle so that the unmanned ground vehicle can perform path planning based on the geolocation. | 11-15-2012 |
20120296494 | REMOTE OPERATOR ASSISTANCE FOR ONE OR MORE USER COMMANDS IN A VEHICLE - Various embodiments relate to remote operator assistance for one or more user commands at a vehicle. The operator assistance may occur via a vehicle computing system. One or more instances of an unsuccessful attempt to perform a user command may be received by the vehicle computing system. After detection of a predetermined number of instances, a connection may be established, via the vehicle computing system, with a remotely located system. The remotely-located system may be operated by a human operator in order to assist with performance of the user command. An information exchange may be facilitated between the vehicle and the remotely located system operated by the human operator. The information exchange may relate to the user command. The user command may be performed in the vehicle based on information obtained from the remotely-located system. | 11-22-2012 |
20120296495 | VEHICULAR DRIVING SYSTEM AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF - Provided are a vehicular driving system and a driving method thereof that can improve production efficiency by driving a vehicle toward a loading point without fail even when the loading point is changed successively due to a movement or the like of a loader, and by keeping driving the vehicle as close as possible to the loader without stopping the vehicle forcedly (without waiting time). A waiting point, which is a point where the vehicle should stand by until permission is given by the loader to the vehicle, is set on a driving path. For example, a switch-back point is set as the waiting point. The vehicle drives from an entry point of a loading site to the waiting point along the driving path, and stands by at the waiting point until the permission is given by the loader. In a case when there is an order to change the loading point when the vehicle is standing by at the waiting point or driving from the entry point to the waiting point, a partial driving path is created, and the vehicle drives from the waiting point to the new loading point along the partial driving path. Meanwhile, in a case when there is no order to change the loading point when the vehicle is standing by at the waiting point and driving from the entry point to the waiting point, the vehicle drives from the waiting point to the original loading point along the driving path. | 11-22-2012 |
20120303178 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING USER SETTINGS OF VEHICLE COMPONENTS - A system and method for reinstating settings of at least one vehicle component of a vehicle is disclosed. A request to establish a communications link between a communications module of the vehicle and an external device associated with a user of the vehicle from the external device is received by a communications module. Based on the request to establish the communications link, the settings of the at least one vehicle component of the vehicle a retrieved from a data store associated with the at least one vehicle component. The settings of the at least one vehicle component are adjusted based on the retrieved settings. | 11-29-2012 |
20120303179 | Robot surveillance system and method - A robot surveillance system includes a robot chassis, a drive subsystem for the chassis, a dock on the chassis, and a payout device associated with the chassis. A flying module is configured to be received in the dock and includes at least one rotor powered by a motor and a body portion including an imager. A tether is coupled to the payout device of the robot and to the flying module for allowing the flying module to climb out of the dock when powered to gain elevation for surveillance and imaging via the imager and for retracting the flying module to land on the robot and reside in the chassis dock after surveillance. | 11-29-2012 |
20120303180 | SERVER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLES - A server communicates with one or more work machines and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) via a wireless network. When receiving a request signal for desired material, the server analyzes the request signal to determine a location of the work machine, and searches for an AGV according to basic information of a production scene stored a storage device. The server further generates a control command according to the location of the work machine, a starting location of the searched AGV, and arrangement information of AGV tracks obtained from the basic information, and controls the searched AGV to move to the location of the work machine according to the control command, to delivered the desired material carried by the searched AGV to the work machine. | 11-29-2012 |
20120303181 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE CONTROL USING HUMAN BODY COMMUNICATION - A mobile terminal capable of performing a human body communication is provided. The mobile terminal includes an authentication information storage unit, a control unit, and a human body communication unit. The authentication information storage unit stores authentication information of each authentication level. The control unit transmits authentication information of a preset authentication level to a human body communication unit when a communication path is established between the human body communication unit and a vehicle control apparatus externally located. The human body communication unit transmits the authentication information received from the control unit to the vehicle control apparatus. | 11-29-2012 |
20120303182 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING VEHICLE THROUGH THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS RELAY OF A VEHICLE REMOTE CONTROLLER - The present invention relates to a system and method for managing a vehicle through a wireless communications relay of a vehicle remote controller, which save additional communication costs by using an inexpensive and universal communication module such as a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi module instead of an existing mobile communication network, and are greatly economically beneficial and have high market adaptability by applying the existing communication module as-is to an existing mobile communication terminal and to an existing vehicle control means, in the management of the vehicle through a vehicle control terminal such as a mobile communication terminal capable of executing various applications. Especially for this purpose, the system for managing a vehicle through a wireless communications relay of a vehicle remote controller includes: a vehicle control terminal ( | 11-29-2012 |
20120310444 | Installing Terranean-Based Systems - A mobile system includes a vehicle operable to traverse a terranean surface; one or more installers mounted to the vehicle, each installer configured to move in at least two degrees of freedom relative to the terranean surface and install one or more system components; a power module coupled to the one or more installers, the power module configured to provide operating power to the one or more installers; and a computer module. The computer module includes a memory and one or more processors operable to execute a component installation module. The component installation module is operable to direct the vehicle to a plurality of locations on the terranean surface; and direct an operation of the one or more installers to install at least one system component at one of the plurality of locations. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310445 | Methods and Apparatus for Wireless Device Application Having Vehicle Interaction - A computer-implemented remote starting method includes instructing the remote start of a vehicle using a wireless device. The method also includes inputting, to the wireless device, a desired vehicle interior temperature. The method further includes sending a remote start instruction to a vehicle from the wireless device, including at least the desired temperature and monitoring a current temperature of the vehicle. The method additionally includes outputting, on the wireless device, the current vehicle temperature. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310446 | Murlin - An architecture is presented that provides a handheld device designed for storing vehicle information. The handheld device comprises a fob comprising a first end and a second end, wherein a flash drive is removably secured to the first end of the fob. The flash drive stores vehicle information such as, engine size, vehicle identification number, license plate number, horsepower, oil preference, tire pressure and size, brake type, shocks, struts, date of the last oil change, and other vital information. Furthermore, the fob comprises at least one action button, such as an unlock, lock, or trunk control button, and a control button to release the flash drive from the fob. Additionally, the fob comprises a Bluetooth® transmitter and receiver that reads and transmits diagnostic vehicle problems to a user's cellular device or computer, where with the proper application, the diagnostic problem can be viewed by a user. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310447 | KEYLESS ENTRY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - First, “Sync+Wakeup ID” is transmitted form a first vehicle (from a first time to a second time). While a first portable device paired with the first vehicle does not respond to this, when another second portable device has an inverted code coinciding by chance, the second portable device transmits a “Welcome” response (from the second time to a fifth time). During this response, a “Who” command including proper “Sync+Wakeup ID” and “command+additional data” is transmitted, thereby allowing the first portable device to normally respond to “Who” (a sixth time). | 12-06-2012 |
20120316701 | Spherical infrared robotic vehicle - A spherical infrared robotic vehicle (SIRV) is provided for remote reconnaissance. The SIRV includes a spherical shell, a chassis within the shell, an infrared sensor within the chassis and a set of wheels between the shell and chassis. The spherical shell has inner and outer surfaces. The chassis contains a platform, an electric motor and a power supply, and includes an infrared aperture. The infrared sensor mounts to the platform and disposed to receive an infrared signal through the aperture as infrared images. The sensor can be a plurality of infrared cameras mounted in separate directions. The set of wheels are driven by the motor and supported by the chassis. The wheels engage the inner surface and turn in response to the motor. Turning the wheels rolls the shell to propel the SIRV. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316702 | Multimedia system for vehicle with portable dash pad - A multimedia system for vehicle having a plurality of electrical accessories, including a control housing, a control module, and a dash pad. The control module includes a central processing module. The central processing module is electrically connected with the electrical accessories in such a manner that the central processing module is arranged to centrally control the electrical accessories. The dash pad is detachably mounted on the control housing and is wirelessly communicated with the central processing module, wherein a user is able wirelessly control the electrical accessories in the vehicle through the dash pad. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316703 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACCESS AND/OR STARTING VERIFICATION - A method for access or starting verification for a vehicle using a mobile identification encoder and at least two antennas located in or on the vehicle at different locations includes: the antennas emitting electromagnetic signals at alterable times, wherein the electromagnetic signals are emitted in transmission blocks having alterable specific properties and wherein a plurality of transmission blocks are strung together to form a communication message in which each transmission block adopts an alterable position in time, the identification encoder receiving the electromagnetic signals emitted by the antennas and processing them to generate a response signal, and altering at least one of the times at which the individual antennas are actuated, the specific properties of the individual transmission blocks, and the position of the individual transmission blocks in time in the communication message in accordance with a cryptographical method. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316704 | VEHICLE REMOTE OPERATION SYSTEM AND ON-BOARD DEVICE - In a vehicle remote operation system that remotely operates a vehicle V using a portable terminal | 12-13-2012 |
20120323406 | DRIVE ASSIST APPARATUS AND DRIVE ASSIST SYSTEM - When prediction information is newly acquired, a degree of the difference between a predicted via-point at a current time point is determined based on already transmitted past prediction information and a current position contained in the newly acquired prediction information. Then, it is determined whether the determined degree of the difference is a predetermined value or more. When the degree of the difference is determined to be the predetermined value or more, the newly acquired prediction information is transmitted. | 12-20-2012 |
20120323407 | ENGINE ACTIVATION DEVICE AND ENGINE ACTIVATION METHOD - An engine activation device that activate an engine installed in a vehicle is provided with an activator, an acquirer, a storage, a prohibiter, and an engine controller. The activator activates the engine in response to a radio signal from a remote controller. The acquirer acquires an authentication result of a key code stored in a vehicle key possessed by a user. In a case where the acquirer acquires an authentication result that the key code fails to be authenticated after the engine is activated by the activator, the storage stores failure information indicative of authentication failure. In a case where the storage stores the failure information, the prohibitor prohibits the activator from activating the engine. Even in a case where the acquirer acquires the authentication result that the key code fails to be authenticated after the engine is activated by the activator, the engine controller keeps the engine from deactivating. | 12-20-2012 |
20120323408 | STRADDLE CARRIER - A straddle carrier comprises a frame ( | 12-20-2012 |
20120330481 | DATA LINK FOR USE WITH COMPONENTS OF REMOTE CONTROL VEHICLES - Electronic components that are operable within remote control vehicles include Electronic Speed Controllers, radio control receivers, and telemetry transmitters. Hardware and software are described that support communication between a user computer and electronic components. A data link device has analog input and output interfaces that communicate to a mobile computing device such as smartphone. The data link device communicates with a electronic component to send and receive data such as parameters or operational data over a wired bidirectional bus interface. Software for performing data link operations run for example on an electronic component, a mobile computing device, a smartphone, a data link device, or a telemetry receive radio, or a combination of the above. Embodiments include software operable on a smartphone and a data link device that enables parameter or operational data communication between a smartphone and an electronic component using the microphone and speaker interface on the smartphone. Embodiments include software operable on an electronic component and a data link device for performing live-mode communication to a mobile computing device that displays live data. | 12-27-2012 |
20130006443 | CONTROL SYSTEM - A control system for rail vehicles includes an operator control unit in communication with an on-board transceiver housed in a rail vehicle. The operator control unit includes a selector manually movable to a plurality of pre-determined positions each position corresponding to one of at least the following modes of operation: FORWARD, REVERSE, and COAST, such that for each pre-determined position of the selector, the operator control unit sets the off-board control unit to the corresponding mode of operation. | 01-03-2013 |
20130006444 | Folding Forklift - A forklift apparatus includes a base that moves in a generally horizontal direction. The base carries a mast that includes a lower section and an upper section. The upper section pivots relative to the lower section between a first storage orientation and a second operating orientation. In the second operating orientation, the upper section forms an upward continuation of the lower section. The mast carries a lifting structure that can selectively engage an object. A drive structure moves the lifting structure in a generally vertical direction when the upper section is in the second operating orientation. | 01-03-2013 |
20130006445 | Autonomous Wave-Powered Substance Distribution Vessels for Fertilizing Plankton, Feeding Fish, and Sequestering Carbon from the Atmosphere - This invention provides a vessel system and methodology that can be used to promote growth of phytoplankton in the oceans. Unmanned self-controlled wave-powered vessels are equipped with storage units for dispensing a fertilizer, and with sensors to monitor ocean conditions and effects. Fleets of vessels move autonomously by on-board processing of GPS and directional information, piloting a path that is coordinated by a central processing unit. The vessels travel through a defined target area, creating a detailed survey of chemical and biological characteristics that affect grown. The data are processed in a computer model to identify precise locations and precise amounts of fertilizer that will produce the best results. Projected benefits of fertilizing plankton include sequestering CO | 01-03-2013 |
20130006446 | STEP CLIMBING DEVICE FOR MOVING ROBOTS, STEP CLIMBING SYSTEM FOR MOVING ROBOTS AND STEP CLIMBING METHOD OF MOVING ROBOT - A step climbing device for moving robots including a climbing guide provided with an inclined surface formed on the upper surface thereof so as to allow a moving robot to climb a step through the inclined surface of the climbing guide. | 01-03-2013 |
20130013128 | MOBILE IDENTIFICATION TRANSMITTER WHICH CAN BE SET TO A NORMAL STATE AND A SECURE STATE - A mobile identification transmitter for activating a security system of a motor vehicle, particularly an access and/or ignition control system, having a housing in which electronics and a communication means are arranged, wherein the communication means can be brought into communication with a communication means of the security system on board the motor vehicle, a payment element is removably fastened in a receptacle of the housing, where a closure is separately arranged on the housing, the identification transmitter can be set in a normal state and in a secure state, in the normal state and in the secure state communication can be made with the security system, in the secure state the payment element is removed from the receptacle, and the closure seals and protects the receptacle. | 01-10-2013 |
20130013129 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICE, AND COMMUNICATION METHOD - A vehicle control system has a radio wave transmitting body that transmits information using a radio signal, a first electronic control device that receives the radio signal from the radio wave transmitting body, and a second electronic control device that receives the radio signal from the radio wave transmitting body. The first electronic control device includes a first transmitting/receiving unit that transmits and receives the radio signal, a first information acquisition unit that acquires the information, which is transmitted from the radio wave transmitting body, from the radio signal received by the first transmitting/receiving unit, and an information repeater that passes the information acquired by the first information acquisition unit to the second electronic control device by transmitting the radio signal from the first transmitting/receiving unit. | 01-10-2013 |
20130013130 | AUTOMATED TRAFFIC SYNCHRONIZATION - Vehicle performance capability information and spatial relationship information within a vehicular environment is obtained for each of a group of vehicles. Traffic light signaling information is obtained. At least one synchronized control action is determined for each of the group of vehicles by utilizing the vehicle performance capability information in conjunction with the spatial relationship information and the traffic light signaling information. | 01-10-2013 |
20130018525 | Mobilized Sensor Network for Structural Health MonitoringAANM Jang; Jung SoonAACI BellevueAAST WAAACO USAAGP Jang; Jung Soon Bellevue WA USAANM Ihn; Jeong-BeomAACI BellevueAAST WAAACO USAAGP Ihn; Jeong-Beom Bellevue WA US - A method and apparatus for inspecting an object is provided. Movement of inspection vehicles relative to a surface of the object is controlled using a controller. Generation of data about the object by sensor systems configured to generate the data when the sensor systems are in a configuration with respect to a location on the object for inspection and receiving power from the inspection vehicles is controlled using the controller. The data generated by the sensor systems is stored. | 01-17-2013 |
20130018526 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING CRASH AVOIDANCE TECHNOLOGIES - A Guided Soft Target (GST) system and method provides a versatile test system and methodology for the evaluation of various crash avoidance technologies. This system and method can be used to replicate the pre-crash motions of the CP in a wide variety of crash scenarios while minimizing physical risk, all while consistently providing a sensor signature substantially identical to that of the item being simulated. The GST system in various example embodiments may comprise a soft target vehicle or pedestrian form removably attached to a programmable, autonomously guided, self-propelled Dynamic Motion Element (DME), which may be operated in connection with a wireless computer network. Specific geometries for the DME have been discovered that minimize the risk of the DME flipping up and hitting or otherwise damaging or disrupting the ride of typical test vehicles during impact of the test vehicles with the GST, all while minimizing the effect of the DME on the sensor signature of the GST. | 01-17-2013 |
20130018527 | APPARATUS FOR CUTTING GRASSAANM BERNINI; FabrizioAACI Bucine (Arezzo)AACO ITAAGP BERNINI; Fabrizio Bucine (Arezzo) IT - The invention describes an apparatus for cutting grass comprising a lawn mower, predisposed to operate at least within a cutting area (A) delimited by a perimeter cable; a management device, suitable for propagating an electrical signal (S) through the perimeter cable; operative modules, suitable for checking the position of the lawn mower with respect to the perimeter cable; a command unit suitable for commanding a movement of the lawn mower based on the position of the lawn mower with respect to the perimeter cable. | 01-17-2013 |
20130018528 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR TESTING CRASH AVOIDANCE TECHNOLOGIES - A Guided Soft Target (GST) system and method provides a versatile test system and methodology for the evaluation of various crash avoidance technologies. This system and method can be used to replicate the pre-crash motions of the CP in a wide variety of crash scenarios while minimizing physical risk, all while consistently providing radar and other sensor signatures substantially identical to that of the item being simulated. The GST system in various example embodiments may comprise a soft target vehicle or pedestrian form removably attached to a programmable, autonomously guided, self-propelled Dynamic Motion Element (DME), which may be operated in connection with a wireless computer network operating on a plurality of complimentary communication networks. Specific DME geometries are provided to minimize ride disturbance and observability by radar and other sensors. Computer controlled DME braking systems are disclosed as well as break-away and retractable antenna systems. | 01-17-2013 |
20130018529 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SATELLITE INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS - Systems and methods for integrate satellite communications. A network of upward facing antennas placed on top of cell phone towers is established. Each upward facing antenna has a footprint at the altitude of a particular satellite orbit. Upward facing antennas are placed on cell towers so as to establish a continuous coverage over the orbit of a satellite (s) thereby allowing continuous communication using cellular technology with the satellite(s) on orbit. | 01-17-2013 |
20130018530 | Security SystemAANM MacMillan; StephenAACI MalagaAACO AUAAGP MacMillan; Stephen Malaga AU - A vehicle security system including a remote control device, such as a keypad and a vehicle battery having a controller arranged to reduce battery power when the vehicle engine is turned off, and arranged to receive a unique code transmitted from the remote control device and to subsequently selectively permit the battery to supply sufficient power to start or drive the vehicle. The battery can be a replacement battery for the vehicle or supplied as an OEM part. The battery controller can be provided with a unique serial number to be directly linked to the vehicle. Authorities can be provided with a control codes that can be transmitted remotely from a police pursuit vehicle to selectively absorb the external power from the vehicle electrical systems and remotely stop the engine in the event of a stolen or misused vehicle. | 01-17-2013 |
20130018531 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE CODE FOR CONTROLLING SPEED REGULATION OF A REMOTELY CONTROLLED POWERED SYSTEM - A system for operating a remotely controlled powered system, the system including a feedforward element configured to provide information to the remotely controlled powered system to establish a velocity, and a feedback element configured to provide information from the remotely controlled powered system to the feedforward element. A method and a computer software code are further disclosed for operating the remotely controlled powered system. | 01-17-2013 |
20130024049 | VEHICLE REMOTE OPERATING SYSTEM AND IN-VEHICLE DEVICE - In a vehicle remote operating system remotely operating a host vehicle VM from a portable terminal | 01-24-2013 |
20130030606 | AUTONOMOUS CONVOYING TECHNIQUE FOR VEHICLES - A method of autonomously convoying vehicles traveling along a route with a leader vehicle being in communication with at least one follower vehicle. The at least one follower vehicle receives a communication relating to a target offset position and route data. Tracking data is generated and derived from on-board sensing devices of the at least one follower vehicle that includes a traveled path of the leader vehicle sensed by the at least one follower vehicle. The route data is compared to the tracking data for identifying accuracy between the route data relative to the tracking data. An adjusted target offset position and a set of trajectory points that provides a trajectory path of travel from a current position of the at least one follower vehicle to the adjusted target offset position are determined based on the accuracy between the route data and the tracking data. | 01-31-2013 |
20130030607 | Stall Prevention/Recovery System and Method - A method for operating an aircraft to prevent/recover from a stall condition includes the steps of detecting an actual vertical velocity of the aircraft, calculating vertical velocity error of the aircraft, the vertical velocity error being based upon a comparison between the actual vertical velocity of the aircraft and a commanded vertical velocity of the aircraft, and determining if the aircraft is in one of a near stalled condition and a stalled condition based upon at least the detected vertical velocity error and the polarity of the vertical velocity error. The method further includes the steps of taking control of the aircraft from an operator of the aircraft, reducing a bank angle of the aircraft, pitching the aircraft downward, and increasing the airspeed of the aircraft if the aircraft's airspeed is outside an airspeed window if the aircraft is in one of the near stalled condition and the stalled condition. | 01-31-2013 |
20130030608 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR PHYSICAL SECURITY OF POWER STORAGE DEVICES IN VEHICLES - A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). To avoid theft and tampering of the portable electrical energy storage devices, by default, each portable electrical energy storage device is locked in and operably connected to the vehicle to which it provides power unless the vehicle comes within the vicinity of a collection, charging and distribution machine or other authorized external device such as that in a service center. Once within the vicinity of a collection, charging and distribution machine or other authorized external device a locking mechanism in the vehicle or within the portable electrical energy storage device unlocks and allows the portable electrical energy storage device to be exchanged or serviced. | 01-31-2013 |
20130030609 | Robotic Garden Tool Following Wires at a Distance Using Multiple Signals - The present invention relates to a method ( | 01-31-2013 |
20130035805 | FLIGHT INTERPRETER FOR CAPTIVE CARRY UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS DEMONSTRATION - A system for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) testing which incorporates a UAS flight control system and an optionally piloted vehicle (OPV) carrying the UAS flight control system. The OPV has an OPV flight control system and a flight control interpreter (FCI) which receives input from the UAS flight control system representing control parameters for a flight profile of the UAS. The FCI provides status commands as an output to the OPV flight control system to replicate the flight profile. These status commands are selected from the group consisting of data regarding attitude, vertical navigation, lateral navigation, turn rate, velocity and engine operations. The OPV flight control system includes a pilot override for emergency, flight safety or other contingencies allowing an on board pilot to assume control of the OPV. | 02-07-2013 |
20130035806 | Mobile Robot for Telecommunication - A remote control unit configured to wirelessly control a mobile robot moving through an environment and having a robot camera. The remote control unit comprises a privacy button operable by a local user and configured to engage a privacy mode of the mobile robot, and a wireless transmitter configured to emit a wireless control signal to the mobile robot based on input from a keypad of the RC unit. The wireless control signal is configured to cause the robot camera to block the field of view of the robot camera such that the environment of the mobile robot is obscured when the privacy mode of the mobile robot is engaged. | 02-07-2013 |
20130041524 | SMART TRAILER RFID SYSTEM - A smart trailer RFID system includes a vehicle such as a trailer or cargo van having one or more RFID tag readers configured to acquire load-specific data from RFID tags attached to a load. The load-specific data is collected by a computer and conveyed wirelessly to a tow vehicle. Depending on the nature of the load, the load data can be used to control or change operation of the tow vehicle or be displayed to a vehicle operator. | 02-14-2013 |
20130041525 | SAFETY DEVICE ELECTRONIC IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM - A safety device ignition interlock system for a vehicle. The system includes an ignition interlock receiver and controller located on a vehicle and a pairing located on the vehicle operable for pairing the ignition interlock receiver to operate in cooperation with selected ignition interlock transmitters. The ignition interlock receiver and controller is operable for activating an ignition circuit when the ignition interlock transmitter is within an operational distance from an ignition interlock receiver located on a safety device that has been paired with the ignition interlock receiver. By way of examples, the vehicle may be a motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, off road vehicle, jets ski, powerboat, construction vehicle, forklift, or utility vehicle and the safety device may be a helmet, hard hat, life jacket or high-visibility vest. The system may also include a remote monitoring and control system. | 02-14-2013 |
20130041526 | Robotic Lawn Mower with Network Sensors - The smart robotic lawn mowing system utilizes the ultrasonic and RF sensors installing on the mower base and stands to define the mowing region, to track the position of the robotic lawn mower base, and to control and monitor the mowing routs. The installed sensors form a network for the system to determine the relative distances in between stands and robotic lawn mower base, and therefore the mowing is done with a controlled manner. The sensors are coupled together, and users, based on the application of the invention, can define the mowing sequences of the mowing zones, the areas of the mowing zones, and the mowing routes. The control of the mower may be wireless and users are able to monitor and modify the settings with a computer, a cell phone, and a tablet through wireless network, a wifi, and an internet. | 02-14-2013 |
20130046418 | V-FOOT TIRE MANAGEMENT AT FLEET LEVEL - Systems and techniques are provided for managing an interface between a machine or work vehicle and a surface that the machine/work vehicle travels on in order to provide an optimum work performance level that balances fuel efficiency and surface adversity. Fleet management and reporting capabilities pertaining to such interface management are also provided. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046419 | SOIL COMPACTION MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING - Systems and techniques are provided for managing an interface between a machine or work vehicle and a surface that the machine/work vehicle travels on in order to provide an optimum work performance level that balances fuel efficiency and surface adversity. Fleet management and reporting capabilities pertaining to such interface management are also provided. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046420 | Navigation system for exploring and/or monitoring unknown and/or difficult environments - A navigation system for exploring and/or monitoring unknown and/or difficult environments is provided that includes a mission control module, an unmanned vehicle operable for carrying out the exploration and/or monitoring mission, a primary node coupled to the mission control module that includes an ultra-wideband radio interface, and a plurality of secondary nodes for deployment in the unknown and/or difficult environment, each secondary node including an ultra-wideband radio interface. The primary node and secondary nodes are configured to form a hierarchical communication and localization network in which the primary node is associated with a primary hierarchical level and each secondary node is associated with a respective secondary hierarchical level lower than the primary hierarchical level. On the basis of distance measurements and distance-related messages associated with the system, a local reference coordinate system indicative of the positions of the secondary nodes with respect to the primary node is established. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046421 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING SPECIFIC EVENTS RELATED TO THE MOVEMENTS OF A GUIDED VEHICLE - A method and a system manage a specific event related to the movement of a guided vehicle. The system for managing a specific event includes a remote control module and a remote control station for remotely controlling the guided vehicle upon a command, to the remote control module from the remote control station, to switch from a normal driving mode to a remote driving mode. | 02-21-2013 |
20130054050 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE TO CLOUD TO VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A computer implemented method for efficiently operating a vehicle includes sending vehicle configuration data and route related data to a remote system. The method further includes receiving an optimization strategy, based at least in part on the vehicle configuration data and route related data, for optimizing at least one vehicle adjustable system for an upcoming road segment. Also, the method includes controlling the at least one vehicle adjustable system based on the optimization strategy over the upcoming road segment. | 02-28-2013 |
20130054051 | Method and Apparatus for a Near Field Communication System to Exchange Occupant Information - A system includes a plurality of antennas, positioned to be capable of receiving a wireless near field communication (NFC) device signal associated with a device located in any one of a driver's back pocket or front pocket, a center console or a passenger seat. The system also includes an NFC reader, in communication with the plurality of antennas. The NFC reader is operable to assign, based at least in part on a number of signals received and a signal strength, one of one or more devices associated with detected signals to a driver. The NFC reader is in communication with a vehicle computing system, operable to retrieve additional information associated with the device assigned to the driver and to apply that information to control vehicle settings. | 02-28-2013 |
20130054052 | MULTIMODE VEHICULAR NAVIGATION CONTROL - Included are embodiments for multimode vehicular navigation control. Some embodiments include a vehicle that has a memory component and a vehicle control module (VCM), where the VCM includes a controller. Additionally, the memory component may store functional modes of operation and control modes of operation, each of the control modes of operation being associated with a mechanism for controlling the vehicle, and each of the functional modes of operation being associated with a desired function of the vehicle. In some embodiments the VCM receives control commands from a system operator and implements the control commands, utilizing the controller. In some embodiments, at least one of the control modes of operation is configured for automatic control of the vehicle and at least one of the control modes of operation is a torque control mode for providing a power signal directly to a vehicle motor, without utilization of the controller. | 02-28-2013 |
20130060401 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING A VEHICLE COLLISION, VEHICLE - An apparatus for preventing a collision, a motor vehicle comprising the apparatus and a method for preventing a collision are provided. An apparatus includes a detection device configured to detect the surroundings of the vehicle and form measurement data, a transmitting/receiving device to transmit and receive the measurement data from other vehicles, and an evaluation device to evaluate the measurement data with a view to an impending collision. A control device has an interface by which the control device controls the vehicle, via which other vehicles in the neighborhood of the vehicle can be controlled, and via which the control device can be controlled by a control device of a vehicle in the neighborhood of the vehicle in such a manner that the impending collision is prevented or a degree of severity of the impending collision is reduced. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060402 | SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR ENERGY EXTRACTING VESSEL NAVIGATION - A Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system guides navigation of a vessel enabled to extract energy from wind and/or water currents primarily in offshore marine environments. An exemplary SCADA system embodies server and client software applications running on microprocessor systems at a remote control central service logging and energy distribution facility, and the vessel itself. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060403 | Vehicles Incorporating Tailgate Energy Management Systems - A vehicle includes sidewalls, a tailgate located proximate to rear ends of the sidewalls, and a tailgate energy management system. The tailgate energy management system includes a governor coupled to one of the sidewalls and to the tailgate. The governor selectively applies a governing force to the tailgate to reduce an opening speed of the tailgate. The tailgate energy management system also includes a speed sensor sensing an opening speed of the tailgate and an electronic control unit electronically coupled to the governor and the speed sensor. The electronic control unit includes a processor and memory storing an instruction set. The electronic control unit receives a speed signal indicative of the opening speed of the tailgate and the processor executes the instruction set to cause the electronic control unit to transmit a control signal to the governor to slow the opening speed of the tailgate based on the speed signal. | 03-07-2013 |
20130066484 | Method and System for Guiding a Robotic Garden Tool to a Predetermined Position - The present invention relates to a method ( | 03-14-2013 |
20130066485 | AIRCRAFT POWER MANAGEMENT - An electric power management system of a vehicle may interconnect a power plant, a propeller drive unit, and a battery via a bus. A command limiting controller may direct the operation of the power plant and the propeller drive unit in fast and slow modes of operation, the fast mode of operation operating at a higher bus voltage than at a slow mode of operation. The command limiting controller may generate a bus current to drive the propeller drive unit according to a command limiting, voltage-versus-current curve that adjusts the bus current depending on an amount of voltage on the power bus; where the command limiting curve includes a minimum voltage portion, a maximum voltage portion and a control range therebetween having upper and lower voltage limits and upper and lower current limits for enhanced reliability and stable control of the propeller drive unit. | 03-14-2013 |
20130073120 | Dynamic Adaptation of Trigger Thresholds to Manage When Data Messages Are Transmitted - Systems and methods for remotely setting a value for a trigger threshold variable used by a processor unit onboard an aircraft to determine if and when a data message should be transmitted from the aircraft. The method comprises the following steps performed by a computer: (a) obtaining data representing a flight plan or flight trajectory of the aircraft and flight information; (b) obtaining data representing business considerations; (c) computing a value of the trigger threshold variable as a function of at least the flight plan or flight trajectory data and the business considerations data; and (d) constructing a trigger threshold data message containing the computed value of the trigger threshold variable. | 03-21-2013 |
20130073121 | REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME - Disclosed is a remote start system for a vehicle which activates a timer configured after a vehicle is remote started when a door of the vehicle is opened. After activating the timer, a fob (e.g., a keyless remote) is searched and certified once a driver's door is closed, a brake is operated, or a predetermined time has elapsed without any operation of the vehicle. Once the fob is certified, the vehicle is converted from a remote start mode to a normal mode. If, however, the fob is not certified the remote start is terminated. | 03-21-2013 |
20130073122 | DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM, IN-VEHICLE APPARATUS, SERVER, AND DRIVING ASSIST METHOD - A driving assist system is disclosed. In the system, an in-vehicle apparatus measures a degree of inappropriate driving done by a driver of a own vehicle. When the degree of inappropriate driving reaches a predetermined level, the in-vehicle apparatus measures takes measures against the inappropriate driving and sends inappropriate driving information to a server. Based on the inappropriate driving information from multiple vehicles, the server identifies a risk area where the degree of inappropriate driving is prone to reach the predetermined level. The server sends a level decrease command to the multiple vehicles to request that the predetermine level be decreased in the risk area. | 03-21-2013 |
20130079951 | Vehicle Device - A vehicle actuation device includes a wireless communication device configured to communicate with a remote mobile apparatus via a communication network, an actuator configured to actuate one or more appliances in a vehicle, and a processor configured to resolve a position of the remote mobile apparatus via the wireless communication device. The processor is further configured to control the actuator as a function of parameters. The parameters include a distance threshold of the remote mobile apparatus relative to the vehicle. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079952 | ENGINE IDLE PROTECTION SYSTEM - An automated vehicle shutdown and user notification method and device for shutting down an engine in a vehicle having a passive keyless entry and start ignition system where the engine has unintentionally been left running by the user is disclosed. In one aftermarket embodiment, the method is implemented in an aftermarket remote start interface module. The module comprises a micro-controller, a memory, a vehicle data bus connector that provides for interface through the vehicles onboard diagnostic (OBDII) port to the vehicle data bus. The system includes a remote start module having a radio frequency transceiver and a cellular telephone transceiver, and provides audible, visual and electronic notifications that the vehicle has been left running and that the engine will be shut off unless the shutdown sequence is deactivated. If the shutdown fails by any malfunction, the system will go into an alternative notice mode. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079953 | CONVOY TRAVEL APPARATUS - A convoy travel apparatus in a subject vehicle of a convoy transmits a convoy travel information, which includes the maximum allowable number and the currently-included number of vehicles in the convoy. The apparatus determines whether the subject vehicle is blocking a signal from a leader vehicle of the convoy in which the subject vehicle is traveling as a follower vehicle, where the signal being blocked by the subject vehicle may not reach a position of a rearmost vehicle in the convoy. When the subject vehicle is determined to be blocking the signal, the subject vehicle transmits the convoy travel information indicating that the subject vehicle as a leader vehicle (i.e., a representative leader vehicle) of the convoy, thereby enabling a newly-joining vehicle to receive the convoy travel information transmitted from the follower vehicle in the convoy. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079954 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE CONTROL - A system for localizing an autonomous vehicle to a target area can include a position indicator adapted for association with the vehicle in a three dimensional configuration, a detection device configured to detect the position indicator, a computation device configured to compute a position of the vehicle based on the detected position indicator and the relationship of the configuration to the vehicle orientation, a transmitter configured to receive information from the computation device and produce a signal carrying the information, a receiver configured to receive the signal from the transmitter and filter the information therefrom, and a control system configured for association with and control of one or more directional control components of the vehicle, the control being based on the information received from the receiver relating to localizing the vehicle to the target area. A method of for localizing a vehicle to a target area is also disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
20130085626 | SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF ENGINE DERATING - Systems for, and methods of, derating and locking down a vehicle's engine are described. The systems and methods gradually derate an engine in response to a command sent over the air in a manner that does not cause the engine control module (ECM) of the vehicle to generate an error code. | 04-04-2013 |
20130085627 | SYSTEM FOR REMOTE STARTING AND STOPPING OF ON-VEHICLE POWER TAKE-OFF SYSTEMS - A system and method that enable remote wireless control of a PTO system on a vehicle. The system includes an input/output module, a display module electrically wired to the input/output module, and a key fob. The input/output module is configured to receive information relating to the operation of the power take-off unit and selectively deliver and interrupt electrical power to the power take-off unit. The display module is configured to communicate with the input/output module. The display module includes a control circuit and buttons operable to deliver to the input/output module control signals that command the input/output module. The key fob is adapted for wireless communication with the display module and includes buttons for wirelessly sending wireless signals to the display module by which the display module is caused to command the input/output module to selectively deliver and interrupt electrical power to the power take-off unit. | 04-04-2013 |
20130090781 | REMOTELY LOCATED DATABASE FOR MANAGING A VEHICLE FLEET - A method and system of managing a vehicle fleet is provided. The method includes providing an electronic device, a computing device, and a vehicle that is associated with the vehicle fleet. The electronic device is located within a proximate distance from the vehicle and the computing device is located remotely from the vehicle. The electronic device is associated with a driver identifier. The method includes sending a data signal from the electronic device to the computing device indicating the driver identifier. The method further includes matching the driver identifier with a specific driver profile that is saved on a database of the computing device. The specific driver profile includes information associating the vehicle with the driver identifier. The method includes sending information regarding the specific driver profile from the database to a vehicle control module, where the vehicle control module associated with the vehicle. | 04-11-2013 |
20130090782 | METHOD OF COMMUNICATING WITH A VEHICLE HAVING A TELEMATICS UNIT - A system and method for communicating between a vehicle having a vehicle telematics unit and a central facility includes establishing a virtual private network (VPN) connection between a vehicle and a central facility; constructing a data message for communication between the vehicle and the central facility using the VPN; transmitting the data message via the VPN using an unreliable transmission protocol; and determining if the transmitted data message arrived at its destination. | 04-11-2013 |
20130090783 | VEHICULAR CONTROL SYSTEM AND PORTABLE TERMINAL - A vehicular control system includes a smart key carried by a user and operated by an embedded battery and a verification ECU mounted in a vehicle. A wireless communication is made between the smart key and the verification ECU. The smart key performs periodically a switchover of a detection sensitivity for detecting a transmission electric wave transmitted from the verification ECU between a normal sensitivity and a high sensitivity. The high sensitivity has a detection area of the transmission electric wave greater than a detection area of the normal sensitivity. The constant use of the high sensitivity is unnecessary to detect the transmission electric wave. This enables a reduction of the consumed electric current of the battery for detecting the transmission electric wave with the high sensitivity. | 04-11-2013 |
20130090784 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING UNAUTHORIZED DRIVING OF A LAND VEHICLE - A credential-based vehicle interlock system for preventing unauthorized driving of a land vehicle even when the vehicle is left parked with its engine running. The subject system interacts, inter alia, with the existing sensors and electronic control module of the vehicle to prevent the transmission from shifting out of the “Park” gear, unless and until the credentials of the driver are validated against a database of credentials for authorized drivers. The system can be optionally configured to initiate and execute a controlled shutdown sequence of a moving land vehicle, upon receiving a wireless remote shutdown command. | 04-11-2013 |
20130090785 | COMBINED REAR VIEW MIRROR AND TELEPHONE - A mobile telephone or cellular telephone unit and a rear view mirror housing of an automobile are combined to provide an improved telephone apparatus that enables a hands-free use by a driver while operating the vehicle, the improved telephone apparatus includes a rear view mirror housing, the housing including a rear view mirror, telephone and SIM card for sending and receiving telephone calls and instant video image, the image display and SIM card are removably connected thereto. A telephone key pad is cooperatively connected to the telephone for dialing the telephone. An attachment bracket attaches the mirror housing to the vehicle. The housing has the electronic circuitry incorporated therewith to which a telephone and video assembly is connectable. A remote device, and computer process to communicate with the motor vehicle without the need for an automated hub, or Network Operating Center (NOC). | 04-11-2013 |
20130096733 | RF BIOMETRIC IGNITION CONTROL SYSTEM - An electronic ignition control system includes a keyfob having a biometric sensor that senses an identifying biological characteristic of the user. The keyfob also has a transmitter that transmits an air-borne signal dependent upon the identifying biological characteristic. A vehicle includes a motor and an ignition that starts the motor. The ignition has an unlocked state in which the user can cause the ignition to start the motor by actuating a start mechanism. The ignition also has a locked state in which actuation of the start mechanism by the user does not cause the ignition to start the motor. The vehicle also has a receiver that receives the air-borne signal from the transmitter. The vehicle further has a controller in communication with each of the ignition and the receiver. The controller switches the ignition from the locked state to the unlocked state dependent upon the air-borne signal received by the receiver. | 04-18-2013 |
20130096734 | PRELIMINARY AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - A charging start time and preliminary air conditioning time are calculated based on the departure time that is set with a control/operation device, and the charging time and preliminary air conditioning time are set. Then, a control is executed to start charging when at the charging start time and preliminary air conditioning may be started when the amount of charge is sufficient for preliminary air conditioning and a preliminary air conditioning starting trigger is detected, that is locking or preparation for leaving house is detected, for example. | 04-18-2013 |
20130096735 | WAREHOUSE VEHICLE NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for the operation and navigation of a moving vehicle in a warehouse environment includes a controller for controlling operation of the vehicle and an imaging device configured to capture an image representing a view from the vehicle. Location labels are configured for being positioned in the warehouse environment and include location indicia. | 04-18-2013 |
20130096736 | RADIO CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT, REMOTE CONTROLLER AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - A radio controlled (RC) vehicle includes a receiver that is coupled to receive an RF signal from a remote control device, the RF signal containing command data in accordance with a first coordinate system, wherein the first coordinate system is from a perspective of the remote control device. A motion sensing module generates motion data based on the motion of the RC vehicle. A processing module transforms the command data into control data in accordance with a second coordinate system, wherein the second coordinate system is from a perspective of the RC vehicle. A plurality of control devices control the motion of the RC vehicle based on the control data. | 04-18-2013 |
20130096737 | CONTROL DEVICE - Disclosed is a control device that changes control content of control means mounted in a vehicle, including: schedule acquisition means for acquiring a schedule relating to the vehicle; and change date and time generation means for estimating a time when the vehicle is not in use on the basis of the schedule acquired by the schedule acquisition means, and for generating and outputting change date and time when the control content is changed, according to the time. | 04-18-2013 |
20130103231 | SENSING SYSTEM FOR FOLLOWING A STRINGLINE - A sensing system for providing string line vehicle automation. The system includes a master controller that is electrically connected to a receiver that has a transceiver that provides over-the-air communication to a plurality of sensors that are aligned along a string line. The transceivers receive information from the plurality of sensors in order to automate the control of the vehicle to ensure the vehicle drives in a straight line. | 04-25-2013 |
20130103232 | AIRCRAFT COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM - An aircraft collision avoidance system comprising (a) at least one separation monitoring device connectable to at least a portion of an aircraft, the separation monitoring device comprising (1) at least one transmitter and (2) at least one receiver and (b) a master unit. | 04-25-2013 |
20130110318 | SIGNAL DISCRIMINATION FOR WIRELESS KEY FOBS AND INTERACTING SYSTEMS | 05-02-2013 |
20130110319 | DEVICE FOR THE REMOTE CONTROL OF A MOTORIZED UNDERWATER SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS AND APPARATUS THUS CONTROLLED | 05-02-2013 |
20130110320 | UNMANNED UNDERWATER VEHICLE INTEGRATED RADIATION DETECTION SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
20130110321 | System and Method for Remotely Controlling Vehicle Components from a Nomadic Communication Device or Computer | 05-02-2013 |
20130110322 | Communication and Safety Device for Boundary Aided Systems | 05-02-2013 |
20130116858 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - The present invention provides a vehicle control system, for example for use with an emergency services vehicle such as an ambulance, fire engine, police car or the like, and which provides enhanced security, functionality and improved fuel consumption for such vehicles when at the scene of a situation such as a fire, accident, or the like, the system being operable to permit an engine of the vehicle to remaining running while simultaneously immobilising the vehicle. Furthermore when configurable parameters such as but not limited to battery levels and or internal vehicle temperatures are reached, such a control system, without any human interface, automatically shuts down the engine to reduce fuel burn, reduce emissions, reduce engine wear and maintenance and thereby promote a greener environment. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116859 | DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM WITH ALGORITHM SWITCHING - A driver assist system for a vehicle includes an object detection sensor disposed at the vehicle and having an exterior field of view and a receiver operable to receive a wireless communication from a communication device remote from the vehicle. The wireless communication is associated with a driving condition of another vehicle and/or a road condition of interest to the driver of the vehicle. A control is operable to process data captured by the object detection sensor to detect an object exterior of the vehicle. The driver assist system is operable to adjust the data processing responsive at least in part to the received wireless communication. Responsive to the data processing, an alert is operable to alert the driver of the vehicle of a potential hazard and/or a system of the vehicle is operable to control a vehicle function to mitigate or avoid a potential hazard condition. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116860 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A wireless communication system including a portable device and a vehicle device configured to transmit information including a vehicle state. The portable device includes a telecommunication unit that obtains, through an information network, information including procedures that should be taken in accordance with the vehicle state or state of the portable device, a display, and a control unit that shows on the display the vehicle state based on the information transmitted from the vehicle device or the state of the portable device based on information of the portable device. When a measure should be taken in accordance with the vehicle state or the state of the portable device, the control unit shows on the display the procedures included in the information obtained by telecommunication unit. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116861 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A vehicle control system includes: a communication device provided in a vehicle to receive information relating to another vehicle from outside the vehicle; and a control device that performs travel control on the vehicle on the basis of information pertaining to a transfer function for a control target value used during travel control of the other vehicle and the control target value of the other vehicle, which is obtained via the communication device of the vehicle. Further, a vehicle control system includes: a communication device provided in a vehicle; and a control device that performs travel control using information relating to another vehicle, which is received from outside the vehicle via the communication device, wherein the communication device transmits information pertaining to a transfer function for a control target value used during the travel control. | 05-09-2013 |
20130124009 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING PERSONAL SETTINGS ON A VEHICLE - The present disclosure provides a system and method for managing vehicle configurations. A database containing a plurality of configuration templates is provided. The configuration template contains parameters of configurable features and settings for its corresponding vehicle. A user is provided with a configuration application to obtain and personalize the configuration template of her vehicle. The personalized configuration data is transferred to a control module of the vehicle to adjust the features and settings in accordance with the user's configuration data. | 05-16-2013 |
20130124010 | SENSING SYSTEM FOR AN AUTOMATED VEHICLE - A sensing system for providing vehicle automation. The system includes a master controller that is electrically connected to a receiver that has a transceiver that provides over-the-air communication to a plurality of wireless sensors. The transceivers receive information from the plurality of wireless sensors in order to automate the steering and elevation of the vehicle. | 05-16-2013 |
20130124011 | WIPER MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - The present disclosure provides a wiper motor control system for a vehicle, which precisely controls the speed of the wiper motor to improve the wiper performance. The present disclosure implements a wiper motor control method in a new form, which precisely controls a speed of the wiper motor for each section through a scheme of improving a plate structure of the wiper motor and monitoring a state of a parking switch, and thus reduces a noise generated in an operation of a wiper device and increases the wiping performance through a differentiated speed for each section, which generally improves the wiper performance. More specifically, the present disclosure implements a smart ECW (Electric Control Wiper) control module inputting a remote control by a wireless transmitter, so that a driver can wirelessly control a wiper before getting into a vehicle, which makes the driver feel convenience and induces the driver to safely drive. | 05-16-2013 |
20130124012 | TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM, VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM, TRAFFIC REGULATION SYSTEM, AND TRAFFIC CONTROL METHOD - A traffic control system sets a target value related to a travel state based on a correlation between a vehicle travel speed and a traffic volume, and controls multiple vehicles (CS) on a road in accordance with the target value as a common target value. The target value can be set based on a predicted traffic volume at a region ( | 05-16-2013 |
20130124013 | MULTIPLE DETECTION ZONE SUPPLEMENTAL REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE - A multiple detection zone supplemental remote control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises one or more sensors capable of defining multiple contactless detection zones at least towards the front of the forward travel direction of a remotely controlled vehicle. The vehicle responds to the detection of objects within the designated zones based upon predetermined actions, such as to slow down or stop the vehicle, and/or to take other action, such as to perform a steer angle correction. | 05-16-2013 |
20130124014 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE UTILIZING MULTIPLE DETECTION ZONES - A multiple detection zone supplemental remote control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises one or more sensors capable of defining multiple contactless detection zones at least towards the front of the forward travel direction of a remotely controlled vehicle. The vehicle responds to the detection of objects within the designated zones based upon predetermined actions, such as to slow down or stop the vehicle, and/or to take other action, such as to perform a steer angle correction. | 05-16-2013 |
20130131894 | VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS AND ACCESS - A communications and access system for a vehicle includes a vehicle module including a microprocessor and a sensor device integrated within each tire of a vehicle. The sensor device includes a tire pressure monitoring sensor and an antenna communicatively coupled to the sensor device. The antenna is configured to receive tire pressure data from the sensor device and a wireless communication from a device external to the vehicle. The system also includes another antenna communicatively coupled to the vehicle module. The other antenna receives the tire pressure data and the wireless communication transmitted by the sensor device via the antenna coupled to the sensor device. The system further includes logic executable by the microprocessor. The logic is configured to identify sources of the tire pressure data and the wireless communication, and transmit instructions to a body control module of the vehicle. The instructions are configured to perform a corresponding function. | 05-23-2013 |
20130131895 | MULTIPLE ZONE SENSING FOR MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLES TRAVELING UNDER REMOTE CONTROL - A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises one or more sensors capable of defining multiple contactless detection zones at least towards the front of the forward travel direction of a remotely controlled vehicle. The vehicle responds to the detection of objects within the designated zones based upon predetermined actions, such as to slow down or stop the vehicle, and/or to take other action, such as to perform a steer angle correction. | 05-23-2013 |
20130138266 | Steering Communication Device, Steered-Object Communication Device And Steering Communication System - The present invention provides a steering communication system being able to individually obtain a telemetry data from a steered-object communication devices mounted on the steered-object. An arbitrary identification number assigned to a plurality of steered-object communication devices mounted on a steered-object at the time of pairing-setup is associated with the equipment ID of a pairing object. When performing transmission request of a telemetry data, a steering signal adding the transmission request information and the own identification number is transmitted. The steered-object communication device judges signal classification of the inputted control signal. When the steering signal adding transmission request information and the own identification number is inputted, the steered-object communication device transmits a telemetry data signal adding the telemetry data as an answer signal to a steering communication device. | 05-30-2013 |
20130138267 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PROBABLE CAUSE RELATING TO VEHICLE NON-COMPLIANCE - The present invention provides systems, methods and devices to generate an indication or signal by an indicator device of a vehicle that is detectable near the vehicle regarding one or more statuses of the vehicle, such as insurance policy, registration, crimes, wanted persons, etc. The indicator device may produce the indication or signal based on a control signal sent from a remote control system to the indicator device via a network and/or broadcast transmitter. The control system may determine the control signal and vehicle status based on information from external database(s). The indicator device may also receive local status information regarding the vehicle or any person associated with the vehicle. Such local status information may be sent back to the control system as a report signal, which may be stored in a remote database. The indicator signal or report signal may be detected by law enforcement near the vehicle. | 05-30-2013 |
20130144466 | TRANSPORTATION NETWORK SCHEDULING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system includes a scheduling module and a resolution module. The scheduling module determines plural initial schedules for plural different vehicles to concurrently travel in a transportation network. The initial schedules include locations and times for the vehicles to travel. The resolution module modifies at least one of the initial schedules to one or more modified schedules based on an anomaly in at least one of the vehicles or the routes that prevents one or more of the vehicles from traveling in the transportation network according to the initial schedules. The scheduling module communicates the modified schedules to the vehicles so that energy management systems disposed on the vehicles modify travel of the vehicles according to the modified schedules. | 06-06-2013 |
20130144467 | TRANSPORTATION NETWORK SCHEDULING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method includes forming a first schedule for a first vehicle to travel in a transportation network. The first schedule includes a first arrival time of the first vehicle at a scheduled location. The method also includes receiving a first trip plan for the first vehicle from an energy management system. The first trip plan is based on the first schedule and designates at least one of tractive efforts or braking efforts to be provided by the first vehicle to reduce at least one of an amount of energy consumed by the first vehicle or an amount of emissions generated by the first vehicle when the first vehicle travels through the transportation network to the scheduled location. The method further includes determining whether to modify the first schedule to avoid interfering with movement of one or more other vehicles by examining the trip plan for the first vehicle. | 06-06-2013 |
20130144468 | TRACKLESS DARK RIDE VEHICLE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A motion assembly that produces pitch and roll motions includes lower and upper plates. A pivotable coupling having upper and lower shafts extending from its center is coupled between the upper and lower plates. At least two linear actuators are coupled between the plates. Extension and retraction of the actuators pivots the upper plate about the pivotable coupling relative to the lower plate. A vehicle includes two steerable propulsion wheels coupled to a chassis. A lower plate of a pitch and roll assembly, similar to that just described, couples to the chassis via a slew bearing. Seating is coupled to the upper plate. The seating rotates with respect to the chassis via controlled rotation of the slew bearing with reference to the chassis. The seating can be rotated to point in any direction with respect to the chassis regardless of the direction the steerable propulsion wheels move the chassis. | 06-06-2013 |
20130144469 | LOCATION INFORMATION EXCHANGE BETWEEN VEHICLE AND DEVICE - Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure builds on integrating existing technology with new devices, methods, and systems to provide a complete vehicle ecosystem. | 06-06-2013 |
20130144470 | VEHICLE CLIMATE CONTROL - Systems and methods of vehicle climate control are provided. Specifically, a vehicle with climate control includes a number of sensors for sensing climate control information, such as human bodily conditions, e.g., temperature or heart rate, of the human occupants of the vehicle, a processing unit, and a climate control. The processing unit uses the sensed human bodily conditions data from the sensors to activate the climate control the adjust the climate conditions for the human occupants. In another aspect of the disclosure, stress level of the human operator of a vehicle can be detected by sensing the bodily conditions of the human operator, determining the stress level of the human operator based on the sensed bodily conditions, and displaying a warning if the stress level is over a certain limit. | 06-06-2013 |
20130144471 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING VEHICLE BY USING MOBILE TERMINAL - A system and method for managing a vehicle by using a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal includes: a vehicle verification unit that receives information for verifying a vehicle management terminal and verifies the vehicle management terminal based on the received information; a terminal information collecting unit for collecting information regarding control of a vehicle. | 06-06-2013 |
20130151035 | VEHICLE SETTING SHARING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a vehicle setting sharing system and, more particularly, to a vehicle setting sharing system, which applies vehicle settings, which have been provided for a driver's vehicle, to another person's vehicle as well as to the driver's vehicle to improve the convenience of the driver. The vehicle setting sharing system includes a storage medium configured to store vehicle settings of respective drivers, and a function setting unit configured/structured to receive the vehicle settings of respective drivers from the storage medium and reset functions of a function-executing vehicle based on the stored vehicle settings. | 06-13-2013 |
20130151036 | REMOTE STARTER - An information processor, configured to be communicatively coupled to a mobile terminal and a remote starter that is installed in a vehicle, transmits a request for starting a driving apparatus of the vehicle to the remote starter based on the request for starting received from the mobile terminal, communicates with the mobile terminal and the remote starter by transmitting and receiving information, and judges whether to transmit the request for starting to the remote starter. The processor obtains information of a vehicle position at a time of parking start and newly obtains information of a vehicle position at a time when the request for starting is received from the mobile terminal, and judges whether to transmit the request for starting based on the information of the vehicle position at the time of parking start and the information of the vehicle position at the time of the request for starting. | 06-13-2013 |
20130151037 | REMOTE STARTER - When vehicle position information at a time of parking start is available, a remote starter transmits the vehicle position information at the time of parking start to an information processor. When the vehicle position information at the time of parking start is unavailable, the remote starter transmits the vehicle position information obtained just before the vehicle position information becomes unavailable, as the vehicle position information at the time of parking start to the information processor. | 06-13-2013 |
20130151038 | REMOTE STARTER - A remote starter transmits vehicle position information at a time of parking start to an information processor upon the parking start of a vehicle. The information processor judges whether to transmit a request for starting of the vehicle based on the vehicle position information and mobile-terminal position information upon reception of the request for starting of the vehicle and the mobile-terminal position information from a mobile terminal. | 06-13-2013 |
20130158742 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING IN A TRANSPORTATION NETWORK - A system includes a communication unit configured to communicate with a scheduling system that determines schedules for plural vehicles to travel in a transportation network and with a control system that forms a trip plan for a first vehicle of the plural vehicles comprising operational settings for controlling movement of the first vehicle during a trip in the transportation network. The communication unit is configured to convey information between the scheduling system and the control system such that the scheduling system coordinates the schedules of the vehicles to maintain a throughput parameter of the transportation network and the control system forms the trip plan that reduces at least one of an amount of fuel consumed or an amount of emissions generated by the first vehicle during the trip according to the schedule associated with the first vehicle. | 06-20-2013 |
20130158743 | Space Positioning System - A method and apparatus comprising a satellite, an antenna system associated with the satellite, and a transmitter in the satellite. The antenna system is configured to transmit a signal in a direction away from a surface of an earth. The transmitter is configured to transmit location information in the signal using the antenna system. | 06-20-2013 |
20130158744 | LID LOCK CONTROLLER - A lid lock controller includes a lid lock unit operable in a lock state, which keeps the lid closed, and an unlock state, which allows for the lid to open. A detection unit detects an unlocking operation performed on the lid lock unit. A key check unit checks whether or not an electronic key is located in the vicinity of the vehicle through wireless communication between the vehicle and the electronic key when the unlock operation is detected. An unlocking unit switches the lid lock unit to the unlock state when the electronic key is located in the vicinity of the vehicle. The unlocking unit switches the lid lock unit to the unlock state even when the electronic key is not located in the vicinity of the vehicle as long as a further lid unlock condition is satisfied. | 06-20-2013 |
20130158745 | STORAGE COMPARTMENT ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A DISPLACEABLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT COVER - A storage compartment arrangement for a motor vehicle, in particular an automobile, is provided. The arrangement can include a storage compartment, a storage compartment cover displaceable by a drive, a key and a control device, which is configured to co-operate with the key and to displace, in particular to close, the storage compartment cover on the basis of an actuation of the key. | 06-20-2013 |
20130158746 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELF-DETECTING VEHICLE THEFT - A system and method for self-detecting vehicle theft is provided that includes a first antenna and a second antenna, both located on a vehicle. The first antenna transmits the signal and the second antenna receives the signal. A monitoring module in communication with the second antenna is configured to determine whether the signal has changed. A vehicle security system is configured to activate based on a change in the signal. | 06-20-2013 |
20130158747 | PORTABLE TRANSCEIVER WITH VEHICLE SECURITY CONTROL AND LOCATE FEATURES - A portable transceiver for locking and locating an automobile, includes a remote keyless entry system for locking the automobile; a locating device determining a location of the transceiver, wherein the remote keyless entry system and the locating device are housed in a pocket sized housing; and a processor deriving directional information from a current location to a waypoint, wherein in response to an activation of the remote keyless entry system, the locating device determines the waypoint corresponding substantially to that of the automobile. | 06-20-2013 |
20130158748 | MOBILE ROBOT - A control device for a mobile robot, the robot comprising a camera and a communication unit, comprises a display unit displaying an image corresponding to the image taken by the camera and transmitted by the communication unit, and a user interface, wherein the user interface is configured to allow a user to control a position of a pointer on the image displayed by the display unit, and the user interface comprises a selection unit allowing the user to select a position of the pointer on the image displayed by the display unit, the control device further comprising a computation unit and a communication system, the computation unit being configured to compute displacement commands and send them through the communication system to the robot, said displacement commands being computed to make the robot move to a physical position corresponding to the pointer's position selected by the user on the image. | 06-20-2013 |
20130166102 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECEIVING SIGNALS IN A VEHICLE - At a vehicle, a first signal is received and the first signal is of an ASK-compliant modulation type. A second signal is received and the second signal is of a FSK-compliant modulation type. Based upon a set of predetermined criteria, one of the first signal and the second signal is selected, the predetermined criteria at least in part indicating a priority as between ASK-compliant and FSK-compliant communications. The selected signal is transmitted to a vehicular controller over a single transmission line. | 06-27-2013 |
20130166103 | AIRCRAFT EXPLORATION SYSTEM - An aircraft exploration system includes an unmanned aircraft, a remote control, a communication processer and a data processing terminal. The an unmanned aircraft equipped with an MCU module, an image module, a first transceiver module and a GPS module, the above-mentioned modules are electronically connected to the MCU module. The unmanned aircraft is controlled by the remote control to fly. The data processing terminal is electronically connected to the communication processer, the GPS module senses the position signals of the unmanned aircraft and sends position signals to the data processing terminal, and the data processing terminal displays a map of an environment surrounding the unmanned aircraft promptly and in real time due to the positioning signals via internet. | 06-27-2013 |
20130166104 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING DRIVER IDENTIFICATION BY A REMOTE DEVICE - A driver identification system for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle has a driver's side front door. The driver identification system includes at least one remote device, and a control module. The remote device is activated to send an authentication signal. The control module is in selective communication with the at least one remote device. The control module receives a signal indicating that the driver's side front door of the vehicle is opened. The control module includes control logic for sending an inquiry signal if the signal indicating the driver's side front door is opened is received by the control module. The inquiry signal is configured for activating the at least one remote device to send the authentication signal. | 06-27-2013 |
20130166105 | AUTOMATED PARKING GARAGE/SELF-STORAGE APPARATUS - A parking system includes a plurality of trays having a parking platform for supporting a vehicle and legs for keeping the parking platform in an elevated position on a supporting surface of the parking facility. The parking system also has at least one automated guided vehicle for moving the tray with the vehicle thereon between an access location and a specified parking location. The automated guided vehicle has a frame and drive devices mounted on the frame. Each drive device has a turntable rotatable about a vertical axis and two independently driven wheels mounted on the turntable. The automated guided vehicle can fit beneath the parking platform of the tray and can lift the tray for moving the tray and the vehicle between the access location and the specified parking location. | 06-27-2013 |
20130166106 | PORTABLE INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, HOST APPARATUS, AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD - According to one embodiment, a portable information processing apparatus capable of wireless communication with a host apparatus inquires whether a state of the host apparatus is a first state capable of applying a personal setting to the vehicle. The portable information processing apparatus uploads the first setting information. The portable information processing apparatus inquires whether the state of the host apparatus is a second state. The portable information processing apparatus e downloads second setting information so as to reflect the second setting information on the first setting information in the portable information processing apparatus, if the host apparatus is in the second state. | 06-27-2013 |
20130166107 | Control System for a Remote Vehicle - A hand-held controller for operating a remote vehicle includes a controller body having right and left grips, a first set of input devices are disposed in a left control zone adjacent the left grip, and a second set of input devices are disposed in a right control zone adjacent the right grip. The first set of input devices includes a first analog joystick, a 4-way directional control, and a left rocker control. The second set of input devices includes a second analog joystick, an array of at least four buttons, and a right rocker control. The hand-held controller also includes a mode changer disposed on the controller body and configured to receive an input to change between two or more function modes. Each function mode assigns different functions to one or more of the input devices. | 06-27-2013 |
20130166108 | SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTING GOODS ARRANGED ON AUXILIARY DEVICES - A system for transporting goods arranged on loading devices between two areas, one area being a high-bay warehouse, includes a driverless transport system with at least one transport trolley for transporting the goods including the loading devices. The transport trolley has a lifting device which can be lifted and lowered above the trolley. The transport system furthermore includes a transfer station under which the transport trolley can drive and from which the transport trolley can accept and/or transfer loading devices with load deposited there. | 06-27-2013 |
20130166109 | Driver Red Light Duration Notification System - A notification system determines a correspondence between a vehicle and an upcoming traffic signal, and predicts a likely remaining duration of the traffic signal in a particular state, such as “red light”, when the vehicle is at the signal's location. The notification is displayed on a user device in the vehicle, or is used to control the vehicle directly, for instance to turn off the vehicle's engine if the light is to remain red for a duration exceeding a threshold. Prediction of the vehicle's arrival is also used to set the state of the traffic signal to “vehicle waiting.” | 06-27-2013 |
20130173086 | TOWING DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND METHOD FOR TOWING A MOTOR VEHICLE - A towing device for motor vehicles is provided. The towing device includes a connecting unit for mechanically connecting a first vehicle to a second vehicle, and a data link between the first vehicle and the second vehicle. Control devices of the second vehicle can be accessed from the first vehicle via the data link. | 07-04-2013 |
20130173087 | Self-Powered Dimmable Windows with Integrated Controls - An electrically controlled dimmable window for aircraft includes a controller and power that eliminates the need for wiring connections to on-board systems. The controller is Integrated into the sidewall in which the window is mounted. Power for controlling the window is derived from an energy harvesting device that generates power by converting thermal gradients, motion/vibration or light energy present near the window. The integrated controller includes passenger controls for adjusting the opacity of the window, power conditioning circuitry, an electrical power storage device such as a battery, a processor and a radio receiver. The window can be remotely controlled by a cabin attendant from a central controller that transmits window control signals to the radio receiver. | 07-04-2013 |
20130173088 | METHOD FOR THE INTUITIVE PILOTING OF A DRONE BY MEANS OF A REMOTE CONTROL - The user inclines the apparatus ( | 07-04-2013 |
20130173089 | REMOTELY CONTROLLING A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE IN A VIRTUALIZED ENVIRONMENT - A computing device operating as a controller can obtain image data from a camera component. The computing device can determine a location of the self-propelled device relative to the camera based on the image data. A virtual content may be generated on the computing device based at least in part on the location of the self-propelled device. | 07-04-2013 |
20130179005 | VEHICLE OPERATION AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM - A vehicle operation authorization system includes a server that receives identification information, which identifies a first portable electronic device that is used as an electronic key for a vehicle, from the first portable electronic device, verifies the identification information, and transmits an operation permission signal to the vehicle to permit a vehicle operation in accordance with a request from the first portable electronic device. A key registration unit registers an encryption key, which is provided from the server, to the first portable electronic device. An access authorization unit uses the encryption key, which is registered in the first portable electronic device, to grant access authorization for accessing the server to a second portable electronic device so that the second portable electronic device functions as the electronic key authorized to operate the vehicle. | 07-11-2013 |
20130179006 | SAFE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for operating a motor vehicle from a plurality of motor vehicles includes the steps of determining, by a central point, that a systematic malfunction is present in a plurality of motor vehicles; providing a communication link between the central point and the motor vehicle; and putting at least one electronic control unit of the motor vehicle into a safe operating mode to ensure the operational safety of the motor vehicle. | 07-11-2013 |
20130179007 | SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF FUEL OPTIMIZATION IN A HYBRID VEHICLE - One embodiment relates to a system for idle reduction in a hybrid vehicle. The system includes a control system for causing the vehicle to operate in a charge depletion mode, or a charge accumulation mode in response to job site data; the job site data can include an estimate of the amount of energy required at the job site. | 07-11-2013 |
20130184897 | SOLAR POWERED TRANSMITTER - An embodiment of a light powered transmitter configured for broadcasting an electromagnetic control field to a region is provided. The transmitter includes a housing having a longitudinal axis. The housing includes a photovoltaic cell configured to generate electrical power in response to light and a rechargeable power source configured to store at least a portion of the power generated by the photovoltaic cell. The housing also includes an electromagnetic transmitter and a directional antenna. The directional antenna can be configured to broadcast an electromagnetic (e.g., radio-frequency) control field to a region. The directional antenna can be rotatably mounted in the housing such that the antenna can be rotated around the longitudinal axis. The housing can further include a transparent or translucent optical element configured to receive the light and converge at least a portion of the light onto the photovoltaic cell. | 07-18-2013 |
20130184898 | Remote Operator Assistance for One or More User Commands in a Vehicle - Various embodiments relate to remote operator assistance for one or more user commands at a vehicle. The operator assistance may occur via a vehicle computing system. One or more instances of an unsuccessful attempt to perform a user command may be received by the vehicle computing system. After detection of a predetermined number of instances, a connection may be established, via the vehicle computing system, with a remotely located system. The remotely-located system may be operated by a human operator in order to assist with performance of the user command. An information exchange may be facilitated between the vehicle and the remotely located system operated by the human operator. The information exchange may relate to the user command. The user command may be performed in the vehicle based on information obtained from the remotely-located system. | 07-18-2013 |
20130190947 | SERVER, VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A vehicle control method of a server is provided. The vehicle control method includes receiving, when a user terminal is connected, user information from the user terminal, searching for vehicle environment information corresponding to the user information, and controlling an environment of a vehicle using the searched vehicle environment information. | 07-25-2013 |
20130197715 | CONTROLLING OPERATION OF A VEHICLE BASED ON PARAMETERS LEARNED DURING DRIVER'S OPERATION OF ANOTHER VEHICLE - A system of a first vehicle includes a communication module, a translation module, a driver identification module, and an actuator control module. The communication module receives first vehicle control data generated based on operation of a second vehicle by a driver. The first and second vehicles are different. The translation module determines second vehicle control data based on the first vehicle control data and first characteristics of the first vehicle. The driver identification module selectively indicates when the driver is operating the first vehicle. During operation of the first vehicle by the driver, the actuator module controls at least one actuator of the first vehicle based on the second vehicle control data. | 08-01-2013 |
20130197716 | REMOTELY STARTING INTERNAL COMBUSTION VEHICLE ENGINES SAFELY WITHIN VEHICLE ENCLOSURES - Enabling the remote engine starter user to address accidental start obstacles resulting from specific vehicle enclosure structures. Remotely starting an internal combustion engine with onboard computer control of a vehicle enclosed within a confined enclosure that comprises determining a set of safe distances for each of the front, rear and top of the vehicle, respectively, from the front, rear and top of the enclosure. Then, it is sensed whether all of the distances of the front, rear and top of the vehicle from the enclosure are respectively further than each of the set of safe distances. The remote starting of the engine of the vehicle is enabled only if at least one of the distances is further than it's safe distance. | 08-01-2013 |
20130197717 | CRUSH ZONES FOR UNMANNED VEHICLES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - An unmanned vehicle comprising a body and a crush zone combined with the body. In a preferred embodiment, the crush zone is a crushable bumper connected to the body. The unmanned vehicle including the crush zone may be used to swarm a vehicle in training during a training exercise. Particularly, the unmanned vehicle including a crushable bumper may be used to swarm a warship during a live fire exercise. | 08-01-2013 |
20130197718 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR UNMANNED SURVEILLANCE, AND ROBOT CONTROL DEVICE FOR UNMANNED SURVEILLANCE - An unmanned surveillance device includes a robot control terminal configured to be loaded within a remote control robot under a surveillance environment, collect state information and surrounding circumstance information, operate the remote control robot in driving mode or surveillance mode according to a remote control command corresponding to the state information and surrounding circumstance information. Further, the unmanned surveillance device includes a remote control system configured to receive the state information and the surrounding circumstance information of the remote control robot from the robot control terminal, output the received state information and surrounding circumstance information of the remote control robot, and provide the remote control command to the robot control terminal. | 08-01-2013 |
20130197719 | VEHICLE SYSTEM AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD - In a vehicle system, an inter-vehicle distance between vehicles is controlled by periodically reporting vehicle statuses from a plurality of vehicles to a ground controller and also periodically sending travelling instructions to the plurality of vehicles from the ground controller. Each vehicle stops when detecting failed reception of an instruction from the ground controller and reporting a vehicle status including information that the vehicle has stopped to the ground controller, and the ground controller based on the report received from the stopped vehicle sends a travelling instruction to the stopped vehicle, and based on the report received from the stopped vehicle, also sends a travelling instruction to a vehicle that follows the stopped vehicle so as to avoid interference with the stopped vehicle. | 08-01-2013 |
20130197720 | WEARABLE WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE FOR USE WITH A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE - A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle includes a wearable wireless remote control device that is donned by an operator interacting with the materials handling vehicle and includes a docking area, a detachably mountable communications device, and a travel control. The communications device temporarily docks to the docking area during use of the supplemental remote control system to control movement of the materials handling vehicle and includes a wireless transmitter. The travel control is communicably coupled to the wireless transmitter, wherein actuation of the travel control causes the wireless transmitter to wirelessly transmit a travel request as a first type signal requesting the materials handling vehicle to move across a floor surface in a first direction. | 08-01-2013 |
20130204461 | One-Touch Controller for Tarp Systems - A one-touch controller for a tarp system with varying phases or modes based on a single touch to operate. The one-touch controller module controls a motor of a tarp, such as a geared brake motor, and a switch or a remote control system with a button to push to operate a vehicle tarp system with one touch of the button. The one-touch controller preferably has solid state circuitry that controls power to and direction of the motor and detects amp variations from the motor to automatically shut off the system. The remote control system preferably operates in various modes based on how long the button of the remote control is touched, such as with short touches of the button being incremental operation, other touches permitting the entire cycle in automatic operation, and touches longer than a set time being “press and hold” operation. | 08-08-2013 |
20130204462 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLED AND SAFE POWERING DOWN OF AUTONOMOUS POWER UNIT SYSTEMS USING A SUB-HERTZ PULSE-GATING TECHNIQUE - A method for powering down a autonomous power unit includes a spark ignition engine power source having an associated power source actuating system and a power output, comprises a regulator associated with the power source. The regulator comprises a deactivator actuatingly linked to the power source actuating system and having a base and secondary configurations wherein the base configuration allows the rated power output by the power source and the secondary configurations allow a progressively reduced secondary rate of power output by the power source and wherein the secondary rates are less than the base rate. The apparatus further comprises a controller remote from the regulator, for transmitting a control signal to the regulator. The deactivator is actuable in response to the control signal to activate either the base rate configuration or one of the secondary configurations to control thereby regulating the power source. | 08-08-2013 |
20130204463 | CELESTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE - A navigation control system for an autonomous vehicle comprises a transmitter and an autonomous vehicle. The transmitter comprises an emitter for emitting at least one signal, a power source for powering the emitter, a device for capturing wireless energy to charge the power source, and a printed circuit board for converting the captured wireless energy to a form for charging the power source. The autonomous vehicle operates within a working area and comprises a receiver for detecting the at least one signal emitted by the emitter, and a processor for determining a relative location of the autonomous vehicle within the working area based on the signal emitted by the emitter. | 08-08-2013 |
20130204464 | SEMI-AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE - A semi-autonomous underwater vehicle has (a) a hull; (b) one or more thruster motors; (c) a preprogrammed controller for controlling the motors and/or separate steering components to carry out a plurality of different maneuvers; and (d) a wireless signal receiver for providing instructions to the controller. | 08-08-2013 |
20130204465 | Autonomous Behaviors For A Remote Vehicle - A method of operating a remote vehicle configured to communicate with an operator control unit (OCU) includes executing a click-to-drive behavior, a cruise control behavior, and a retro-traverse behavior on a computing processor. The click-to-drive behavior includes receiving a picture or a video feed and determining a drive destination in the received picture or video feed. The cruise control behavior includes receiving an absolute heading and velocity commands from the OCU and computing a drive heading and a drive velocity. The a retro-traverse behavior includes generating a return path interconnecting at least two previously-traversed waypoints of a list of time-stamped waypoints, and executing a retro-traverse of the return path by navigating the remote vehicle successively to previous time-stamped waypoints in the waypoints list until a control signal is received from the operator control unit. | 08-08-2013 |
20130204466 | ON BOARD VEHICLE NETWORKING MODULE - The present disclosure describes a microprocessor executable remote control module operable to receive, via a remote node, a command from a vehicle owner to configure and/or alter and/or determine a state of a selected vehicle component and, when the vehicle owner is authenticated successfully by the remote control module, to configure and/or alter and/or determine a state of the selected vehicle component. | 08-08-2013 |
20130211622 | Hashed Strings for Machine-to-Machine Communication Based on Time and Secret Strings - Methods, devices, and storage media provide for receiving a request to invoke a machine-to-machine communication to permit remote control of a device, wherein the request includes a device string that identifies the device and one or more secret strings; generating one or more hashed strings based on the request and a current time; and transmitting a remote control request to the device, wherein the remote control request includes the one or more hashed strings and the one or more secret strings. | 08-15-2013 |
20130211623 | Vehicle Communications - A method and apparatus | 08-15-2013 |
20130211624 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR TRAVEL IN A PLATOON - The present invention relates to a control system for travel in a platoon ( | 08-15-2013 |
20130211625 | Robotic Mower Boundary Sensing Sysetm - A robotic mower boundary sensing system includes a boundary driving circuit on a charging station transmitting an encoded signal on a boundary wire, a boundary sensor on a robotic mower and including an inductor receiving the encoded signal, and a vehicle control unit on the robotic mower receiving the encoded signal from the boundary sensor and decoding the signal and cross correlating the received signal to determine the distance of the boundary sensor from the boundary wire. | 08-15-2013 |
20130211626 | VEHICLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE SYSTEM - A vehicle system includes a travel route including a merging section including a first entrance and a second entrance, a plurality of vehicles configured to travel on the travel route in one direction, and a ground controller configured and programmed to communicate with the plurality of vehicles. Any other vehicle expected to enter the merging section from the first entrance when a first vehicle is expected to enter the merging section from the second entrance is mapped on the travel route of the first vehicle based on a position and a velocity of the first vehicle and a position and a velocity of the other vehicle. A preceding-following relationship between the first vehicle and the other vehicle is determined from the position of the first vehicle and the position of the other vehicle after the mapping, and travel of the first vehicle is controlled so as to avoid a collision with the other vehicle. | 08-15-2013 |
20130211627 | System for operating model vehicles and a model vehicle therefor - A system for operating model vehicles comprising at least one model vehicle having an energy self-sufficient drive and a steering axle, which, with the aid of a magnet, follows a contact wire laid directly under a road, further comprising a positioning system, a control module and a wireless communication system for transmitting information to and/or from the vehicle. | 08-15-2013 |
20130211628 | VEHICLE CONTROL AND GATEWAY MODULE - A vehicle control and gateway module comprising an electronic control module controlling one or more vehicle systems, a vehicle communications bus, a wireless communications module, an electronic gateway module acting as a translator of information between the vehicle communications bus and the wireless communications module, and a software program, whereby an operator using a remote mobile device can send and receive wireless commands to and from the vehicle with the electronic gateway module translating messages from one data protocol to the other as required. | 08-15-2013 |
20130218371 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANAGING AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF A VEHICLE - An add-on device and method for managing an electronic control unit (ECU) of a vehicle is disclosed. The add-on device includes a transceiver adapted for communicating with the communication network of a vehicle. The add-on device further includes a controller being communicatively connected to the transceiver, and adapted to generate a user-interface control signal addressed to the user interface of the vehicle, in order to manipulate the user interface of the vehicle and to present thereon command options prompting a user to enter a command selection in response to the command options presented. The controller is further adapted to receive the command selection from the user interface, and to generate in response thereto, an ECU control signal to be sent to the communication network for executing an operation with respect to a targeted ECU, in order to manage the targeted ECU from the user interface of the vehicle. | 08-22-2013 |
20130226371 | Systems and Methods for Communicating with a Vehicle User - Included are systems and methods for communicating with a vehicle user. One embodiment includes obtaining a user preference and authorization information relating to a mobile phone device and third party information, recognizing the particular user upon approach with the mobile phone device and implementing the user preference for the particular user, the user preference comprising a setting for a functional aspect of the vehicle and a setting for a non-functional aspect of the vehicle. Some embodiments include providing, by the vehicle computing device, customized interactive communication with the particular user, based on stored user preferences and third party information. | 08-29-2013 |
20130226372 | VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD USING PRIVATE MEDICAL INFORMATION, AND MOBILE TERMINAL - A vehicle control apparatus and method using private medical information, and a mobile terminal are provided. An optimized driving environment is provided by searching controllable vehicle control nodes in a vehicle, upon reception of a driver's private medical information; determining if there is vehicle control information for controlling the searched vehicle control node; and controlling the vehicle control nodes using vehicle control information that corresponds to the received driver's private medical information if there is the vehicle control information for controlling the searched control nodes. | 08-29-2013 |
20130231802 | HOMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE - A submarine homing system includes an acoustic emitter configured to emit an acoustic signal comprising at least two narrow-band tones, each narrow-band tone having a respective predetermined center frequency. An acoustic receiver is configured to receive the acoustic signal from the acoustic emitter, and produce one or more receiver signals. A processor is operatively connected to the acoustic receiver. The processor is configured to process the receiver signals to calculate a direction between the acoustic receiver and the acoustic emitter. | 09-05-2013 |
20130238165 | EXTENSIBLE SCHEME FOR OPERATING VEHICLE HEAD UNIT AS EXTENDED INTERFACE FOR MOBILE DEVICE - In an example, a processing device sends, to a remote network device, a request for an application of a mobile device to utilize a resource of a vehicle head unit, the request including a first profile of the vehicle head unit and a second profile of the mobile device. Responsive to sending the request, the processing device receives an instruction from the remote network device, the instruction to be executed by embedded software of the vehicle head unit so as to enable the application to utilize a resource of the vehicle head unit. | 09-12-2013 |
20130238166 | METHOD FOR TESTING THE OPERABILITY OF A DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM INSTALLED IN A TEST VEHICLE - A method for testing the operability of a driver assistance system installed in a test vehicle and operating based on information supplied by sensors which detect a target vehicle traveling in the environment of the test vehicle, in particular a driver assistance system intervening in the longitudinal or transverse guidance of the motor vehicle, includes outputting control signals via a wireless communication link to at least partially control from the test vehicle the operation of the target vehicle for intentionally performing at least one defined driving maneuver. | 09-12-2013 |
20130238167 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RENTING AND CONTROLLING OCCUPANCY OF A VEHICLE - One variation of a method for renting a vehicle includes: receiving a signal from a fleet manager, the signal specifying a current availability of the vehicle for rent; updating a visual indicator arranged on the vehicle according to the signal, the visual indicator visually detectable from outside the vehicle; receiving identification information of a user proximal the vehicle; enabling access to the vehicle for the user in response to verification of the user as a driver of the vehicle; determining, through a sensor arranged within the vehicle, that the user is seated in a driver's seat within the vehicle; and enabling ignition of the vehicle for the user in response to determination that the user is seated in the driver's seat. | 09-12-2013 |
20130238168 | VEHICLE CONTROL AND INTERFACE WITH MOBILE DEVICE - A vehicle control system is described herein that uses a mobile computing device to interface with a remotely operated vehicle. The system provides a link between an existing device with Wi-Fi or other networking to a radio controlled vehicle. The system provides an application that runs on the mobile device and uses the networking facilities of the device to send control information to receiving hardware attached to the vehicle. The system may also provide a receiving module that interfaces with an existing flight control module of the vehicle to allow a vehicle that was not specifically designed to be controlled by a mobile phone to have this capability added. Thus an operator unsophisticated in the flight of remote control vehicles can show up to a job site, deploy the vehicle, and have his or her mobile device guide the vehicle through a flight pattern that captures useful measurements. | 09-12-2013 |
20130238169 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING UNAUTHORIZED STORE EXIT EVENTS - A vehicle tracking system includes a wheel unit containing circuitry capable of sensing various types of conditions, such as specific electromagnetic and/or magnetic signals indicative of particular wheel locations. The wheel units communicate with fixed nodes of a monitoring system. In some embodiments, the wheel units are placed on shopping carts and are used to determine whether particular shopping carts are authorized to exit a store. For example, if a shopping cart that has not passed through a checkout lane is approaching a store exit, the system may activate a shopping cart braking unit, and/or initiate another action to inhibit push-out theft. | 09-12-2013 |
20130245857 | DISTRIBUTED HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE FOR UNMANNED VEHICLES - A distributed hardware system for unmanned vehicles is provided, comprising a plurality of electronic hardware modules in communication via a vehicle control network. Each module is enabled to: communicate with one another, issue requests for information from a central control module, and transmit data over the network in a common format to perform respective tasks; and at least one of: independently sense one or more of: a respective status of the distributed hardware system and at least one respective environmental parameter; and independently control the respective function of a vehicle. A portion of the modules can enabled to: be removed and inserted from the distributed hardware system as plug and play modules; and determine when at least one of the modules is removed/inserted from the distributed hardware system and transition to a corresponding state. The system also includes a power management system which includes capacity monitoring and hot-swap capabilities. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245858 | PORTABLE EQUIPMENT - Portable equipment for displaying a vehicle page, indicative of information relating to a vehicle corresponding to the portable equipment, on a screen of a display unit, includes: a reading request receiving device that receives a reading request manipulation for requesting to display the vehicle page; a position information acquisition device that acquires position information of the portable equipment and the vehicle; an item selection device that specifies an area, in which the position of the portable equipment and the vehicle is disposed, and selects an item of a top page of the display unit according to the area among multiple items; and a page display controller that controls the display unit to display the item of the top page on the screen. | 09-19-2013 |
20130253732 | AD-HOC MOBILE IP NETWORK FOR INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - A method for intelligently managing a transportation network is provided. The method includes providing a roadside apparatus to communicate with vehicle nodes associated with vehicles in a transportation network, the vehicle nodes being in a range of control of the roadside apparatus. Based on real-time location and direction information received from a particular vehicle node associated with a particular one of the vehicles, a specific neighboring roadside apparatus whose range of control is next to be entered by the particular vehicle is identified. Handover information is communicated to the specific neighboring roadside apparatus, and the particular vehicle node is communicatively connected to the specific roadside apparatus before disconnection from the roadside apparatus. | 09-26-2013 |
20130253733 | COMPUTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE IN FLIGHT SPACE - In a method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a flight space using a computing device, a 3D sample database is created and store in a storage device of the computing device. The computing device includes a depth-sensing camera that captures a 3D scene image of a scene in front of a user, and senses a depth distance between the user and the depth-sensing camera. A 3D person image of the user is detected from the 3D scene image, and gesture information of the user is obtained by comparing the 3D person image with human gesture data stored in the 3D sample database. The method converts the gesture information of the user into one or more flight control commands, and drives a driver of the UAV to control the UAV to fly in a flight space according to the flight control commands | 09-26-2013 |
20130261844 | Traffic Cone and a Traffic Cone System - A traffic cone includes a body, a transmission device, a driving device, a satellite positioning device, a distance detector, a controller and a power supply device. The transmission device is located under the body for moving the body. The driving device is installed in the body and connected to the transmission device for driving the transmission device. The satellite positioning device is installed in the body and generates a positioning signal. The distance detector is installed in the body and generates a distance signal. The controller is installed in the body and electrically connected to the driving device for controlling the driving device based on the positioning signal and the distance signal. The power supply device is installed in the body for supplying the required power to the traffic cone. | 10-03-2013 |
20130261845 | VEHICLE REMOTE CONTROL KEY AND VEHICLE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A vehicle remote control key for controlling a vehicle, includes a main body, a handle portion, a control module, a displaying module, a terminal communication module and a touch module. The main body includes a first display panel and at least one touch screen. The handle portion is connected to the main body. The terminal communication module is electrically connected to the control module. The display module is electrically connected to the first display panel and the control module, the terminal communication module sends vehicle information to the control module, and the vehicle information is displayed on the first display panel via the display module, the touch module is electrically connected to the at least one touch screen and the control module, when the vehicle is in a parked state, it can be controlled via touching of the touch screen. | 10-03-2013 |
20130261846 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MATCHING VEHICLE ECU PROGRAMMING TO CURRENT VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS - Disclosed herein are techniques for implementing vehicle ECU reprogramming, so the ECU programming, which plays a large role in vehicle performance characteristics, is tailored to current operational requirements, which may be different than the operational characteristics selected by the manufacturer when initially programming the vehicle ECU (or ECUs) with specific instruction sets, such as fuel maps. In one embodiment, a controller monitors the current operational characteristics of the vehicle, determines the current ECU programming, and determines if a different programming set would better suited to the current operating conditions. In the event that the current programming set should be replaced, the controller implements the ECU reprogramming. In a related embodiment, users are enabled to specify the ECU programming to change, such as changing speed limiter settings. | 10-03-2013 |
20130268138 | High Availability For Autonomous Machine Control System - A control system for a work site including an autonomous machine includes a central control system that includes a cluster of servers configured to execute an autonomous control server application on exactly one of the cluster of servers. A RAID system is in communication with the cluster of servers. A first switch interconnects a first network with the cluster of servers, and a second switch interconnects a second network with the cluster of servers. A UPS system interconnects a power source with the cluster of servers, the RAID system, and the first and second switches. The machine control system is communicatively coupled with the central control system via a wireless network and one of the first and second networks. The machine control system transmits machine position information to the autonomous control server application and receives a route plan generated by the autonomous control server application. | 10-10-2013 |
20130268139 | VEHICULAR REMOTE START SYSTEM - A terminal is enabled to receive an input manipulation of an engine start request by a user, and communicates with an in-vehicle apparatus mounted in a host vehicle via a wireless communication network. When the input manipulation of the engine start request is made in the terminal, a server functioning as a determination section determines whether the host vehicle exists in an idling prohibition region. The server also functions as a start permission output section. When the host vehicle does not exist in the idling prohibition region, the server outputs a start permission instruction for an engine start apparatus. When the host vehicle exists in the idling prohibition region, any start permission instruction is not outputted. | 10-10-2013 |
20130268140 | Vehicle Intelligent Key Device, Remote Control System, and Method for Driving a Passenger Vehicle - A remote control system for driving a passenger vehicle includes a vehicle intelligent key device, configured to send a starting signal and a control signal; and a passenger vehicle, configured to receive the starting signal and the control signal, to start a remote control mode according to the starting signal and to control an operational state of the passenger vehicle according to the control signal, wherein the passenger vehicle comprises an electric power steering module configured to control a steering wheel of the passenger vehicle to turn according to the control signal when the passenger vehicle is in the remote control mode. | 10-10-2013 |
20130268141 | Vehicle Intelligent Key Device, Remote Control System, and Method for Driving a Passenger Vehicle - A remote control system for remotely driving a passenger vehicle, comprising a key controller configured to receive a signal sent by a vehicle intelligent key device and to generate a remote signal according to the received signal, a body control module configured to control the passenger vehicle to enter into a remote control mode according to the remote signal, and an automatic transmission configured to control a gear of a gearbox of the passenger vehicle to switch according to the remote signal. | 10-10-2013 |
20130268142 | Vehicle Intelligent Key Device and Vehicle Comprising the Same - A passenger vehicle intelligent key device comprises: a starting key; a direction controlling key; a wireless communication module, configured to communicate with a passenger vehicle wirelessly; and a controlling module, connected to the starting key, the direction controlling key and the wireless communication module respectively, and configured to control the wireless communication module to send a starting signal or a direction controlling signal to the passenger vehicle when the starting key or the direction controlling key is activated. | 10-10-2013 |
20130268143 | Vehicle Intelligent Key Device, Remote Control System, and Method for Driving a Passenger Vehicle - A remote control system comprises: a vehicle intelligent key device, configured to send a starting signal and a control signal; a passenger vehicle, configured to receive the starting signal or the control signal, to start a remote control mode according to the starting signal, and to control an operational state of the passenger vehicle according to the control signal and to quit the remote control mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied. | 10-10-2013 |
20130268144 | Vehicle Intelligent Key Device, Remote Control System, and Method for Driving a Passenger Vehicle - A passenger vehicle includes: a vehicle intelligent key device, configured to send a starting signal and a control signal; and a passenger vehicle, configured to receive the starting signal and the control signal, to start a remote control mode according to the starting signal, and to control the passenger vehicle according to the control signal, wherein the passenger vehicle comprises an automatic transmission and an electrical parking brake, the automatic transmission is configured to receive the control signal, and to control the electrical parking brake to disengage a parking cable of the passenger vehicle and to set a gearbox to a “Drive” state or a “Reverse” state when the passenger vehicle is in the remote control mode. | 10-10-2013 |
20130268145 | CONTROL OF A TRANSPORTER BASED ON ATTITUDE - A transporter for transporting a load over a surface. The transporter includes a support platform for supporting the load. The support platform is characterized by a fore-aft axis, a lateral axis, and an orientation with respect to the surface, the orientation referred to as an attitude. At least one ground-contacting element is flexibly coupled to the support platform in such a manner that the attitude of the support platform is capable of variation. One or more ground-contacting elements are driven by a motorized drive arrangement. A sensor module generates a signal characterizing the attitude of the support platform. Based on the attitude, a controller commands the motorized drive arrangement. | 10-10-2013 |
20130274960 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR UTILIZING A COMMUNICATION CHANNEL OF A MOBILE DEVICE BY A VEHICULAR ASSEMBLY - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for utilizing a communication channel of a mobile device by a vehicular assembly. In operation, a vehicular assembly communicates with a mobile device having a wireless communication channel. Additionally, at least one vehicular assembly function is performed utilizing the wireless communication channel of the mobile device. | 10-17-2013 |
20130282201 | Cooperative communication control between vehicles - A method is provided for receiving sensor information by a plurality of motor vehicles with respect to sensor information regarding locations of objects; sharing the sensor information by the plurality of motor vehicles; displaying the shared sensor information on a user interface on each of the plurality of motor vehicles; and controlling the receiving, sharing, and displaying the sensor information with a software library. | 10-24-2013 |
20130282202 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vehicle control system is provided. The vehicle control system includes an observation module and a control profile determination module. The observation module is installed in a vehicle, which includes a location identification unit producing location information of the vehicle, and a control unit. The control profile determination module receives terrain information and weather information corresponding to the location information, determines a terrain condition type according to the terrain information, determines a weather condition type according to the weather information, and determines a suitable control profile according to the terrain condition type and the weather condition type. The control unit of the observation module adjusts control parameter(s) of the vehicle according to the suitable control profile. The disclosure further provides a vehicle control method and a non-transitory computer program for vehicle control. | 10-24-2013 |
20130282203 | Remote Control System for Vehicle - A remote control system includes a first transceiver installed in a vehicle and a remote controller, wherein the remote controller having a second transceiver for wirelessly connecting with the first transceiver. An interaction and control module is operatively connecting to the second transceiver so as to transmit said operating signals therefrom, and a distance calibration module is operatively connecting to the interaction and control module so as to compute the distance between the first transceiver and the second transceiver. A location recording module is operatively connecting to the interaction and control module so as to record the location of the vehicle, and a distance display indicator operatively connecting to the interaction and control module so as to display location and operating motion of the vehicle. A voice display indicator is operatively connecting to the interaction and control module so as to determine the location of the vehicle. | 10-24-2013 |
20130289799 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT LIMITER WITH CODED RELEASE - An electronic control unit (“ECU”) limiter is disclosed. The ECU can include a vehicle-mounted component configured to measure and interact with components of the vehicle such as the engine, the transmission, etc, and a remote component configured to communicate with the vehicle-mounted component and vice versa. The vehicle-mounted component can be programmed to permit the vehicle to operate substantially without limitation until a certain parameter threshold is met, such as the engine usage reaching a certain predetermined quantity. The vehicle-mounted component can limit the engine in a variety of ways when the parameter threshold is met. The remote component can receive information from the vehicle-mounted component regarding the monitored parameters and the limitations caused by the vehicle-mounted component. | 10-31-2013 |
20130289800 | IN-VEHICLE FUNCTIONS USING SHORT-RANGE COMMUNICATIONS - In-vehicle functions are implemented using a location device disposed in a vehicle, a central controller of the vehicle, and logic executable by a computer processor of the central controller. The location device includes a wireless communications interface. The logic receives a unique identifier of the location device. The unique identifier identifies a location in the vehicle in which the location device is disposed. The logic also validates the location device and an end user device in response to activation of the location device by the end user device via the communications interface. The logic further receives a request from the end user device to implement end user-configured settings for an electronic component that services the location in the vehicle corresponding to the unique identifier and activates the electronic component based on the end user-configured settings. | 10-31-2013 |
20130289801 | VEHICLE REMOTE OPERATING SYSTEM AND IN-VEHICLE DEVICE - In a vehicle remote operating system remotely operating a host vehicle VM from a portable terminal | 10-31-2013 |
20130297099 | DYNAMIC GEOMETRY SUPPORT FOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS - Apparatuses and methods for adjusting a position of at least one component of a vehicle for a user of the vehicle. A user is identified with a user key associated with the user. The user key and a vehicle identifier associated with the vehicle are transmitted to a server remote from the vehicle. At least one user setting for the vehicle is received from the remote server, with the at least one user setting relating to the user key, the vehicle identifier, and the position of the at least one component. A vehicle system setting is updated with the at least one user setting so as to adjust the position of the at least one component based on the at least one user setting when the vehicle system setting does not correspond with the at least one user setting. | 11-07-2013 |
20130297100 | Methods and Systems for Authenticating One or More Users of a Vehicle Communications and Information System - A system includes a processor, configured to wirelessly communicate with at least a vehicle computing system, wherein the processor is further configured to receive input from a vehicle owner indicating that transfer of administrative rights to vehicle systems is desired. The processor is further configured to send a confirmation message to a new owner of the vehicle and send a confirmation request to the vehicle computing system, following receipt of a response to the first confirmation message. Also, the processor is configured to establish the new owner as having administrative rights upon receipt of a response to the confirmation request. | 11-07-2013 |
20130304278 | Smart Phone App-Based Remote Vehicle Diagnostic System and Method - Provided is a remote vehicle diagnostic system which utilizes a smart phone as a centralized communication hub between a vehicle and several remote resources. The system includes a program downloadable onto the smart phone to program the phone to perform desired functionality. The smart phone app may allow the smart phone to operate in a diagnostic mode and an emergency mode. In the diagnostic mode, the smart phone may relay vehicle data from the vehicle to a remote diagnostic center. The smart phone may also query the user to obtain symptomatic diagnostic information, which may be uploaded to the remote diagnostic center. In the emergency mode, the smart phone may be configured to upload critical information to a remote diagnostic center, or an emergency response center. The emergency mode may be triggered automatically in response to the vehicle being in an accident, or by user actuation. | 11-14-2013 |
20130304279 | EFFICIENT INTERSECTION AUTONOMOUS DRIVING PROTOCOL - A system and method for efficiently and continuously allowing vehicles to travel through an intersection. The method includes broadcasting a synchronization signal to all vehicles that will be entering the intersection and broadcasting an intersection flow time to all of the vehicles that will be entering the intersection that identifies which travel lanes travel in what direction. The method also includes identifying an arrival synchronization pattern for all of the vehicles that will be entering the intersection and controlling a speed of the vehicles traveling through the intersection and a time for the vehicles entering the intersection so that vehicles traveling in perpendicular or cross directions to the intersection will simultaneously travel through the intersection without colliding with each other. | 11-14-2013 |
20130304280 | VEHICLE CONTROL AND DISPLAY SYSTEM - A vehicle control and display system to control the vehicle systems and display vehicle information. A control processing unit communicates with remote units and the vehicle systems wherein when the control processing unit receives commands from the remote units, the control processing unit transfers these commands to the vehicle systems. The vehicle information is displayed on the control processing unit or on the remote units. The control processing unit receives vehicle information from the vehicle systems and transfers that information to remote units to be displayed. | 11-14-2013 |
20130304281 | Alternative Authorization for Telematics - A system for alternative authorization for telematics in a vehicle is disclosed. The system comprises a telematics unit residing in the vehicle, a radio transceiver, and a digital rights management application executing on the telematics unit. The radio transceiver couples the telematics unit with a wireless service provider. The digital rights management application receives a remote operation request, maps the remote operation request to vehicle specific instructions contained in the digital rights management application, and executes the vehicle specific instructions on the telematics unit. | 11-14-2013 |
20130311002 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTE DIAGNOSTICS OF VESSELS AND WATERCRAFTS - The present disclosure generally relates to a bidirectional communication platform using short message communication with a telematics device for remotely updating parameters of the device, for obtaining reports and other information regarding the parameters of the device, and to upload control data and specific data to the device. More specifically, a software adaptation layer is added to a telematics device to bidirectionally communicate with receiver and emitter cell phones. | 11-21-2013 |
20130311003 | Communication Between a Vehicle and a Central Unit - A method is provided for communicating between a vehicle and a central unit, wherein, based on a time base, the central unit transmits a message to the vehicle. Based on the message, a functionality is activated or deactivated in the vehicle. A corresponding central unit as well as a corresponding vehicle for carrying out the method are disclosed. | 11-21-2013 |
20130311004 | VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS - In a vehicle control apparatus which performs a remote operation of a vehicle using a remote control, a remote operation of the vehicle which is not intended by a driver is prevented. | 11-21-2013 |
20130317667 | AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL FOR UAV BASED SOLID MODELING - Technologies are generally described for controlling a flight path of a UAV based image capture system for solid modeling. Upon determining an initial movement path based on an estimate of a structure to be modeled, images of the structure to be modeled may be captured and surface hypotheses formed for unobserved surfaces based on the captured images. A normal vector and a viewing cone may be computed for each hypothesized surface. A set of desired locations may be determined based on the viewing cones for the entire structure to be modeled and a least impact path for the UAV determined based on the desired locations and desired flight parameters. | 11-28-2013 |
20130317668 | OEM Safe Aftermarket Gateway - The OEM safe aftermarket gateway is used to enable aftermarket devices and systems that the OEM did not design or specify to be connected to the OEM vehicles without negatively affecting the electronics system of the vehicle. The OEM safe aftermarket gateway protects the OEM vehicle communication bus from aftermarket devices and systems, yet still enables aftermarket devices and systems to function as intended. The OEM safe aftermarket gateway enables the ‘bridging’ between the OEM vehicle communication bus and the aftermarket suppliers requiring access to the communication bus. The OEM safe aftermarket gateway is similar to what a firewall and router do for the Internet industry. The OEM safe aftermarket gateway protects the proprietary information of each party and yet still enables an aftermarket supplier to access the OEM vehicle communication bus through a safe and reliable system. | 11-28-2013 |
20130325207 | ELECTRIC DRIVE SHAFT AND RETROFIT SYSTEM - A machine having a transmission, a differential, and a drive shaft disposed therebetween has an improvement including a stator with a substantially cylindrical opening extending therethrough, and a rotor that rotates relative to the stator. The rotor is attached to the drive shaft in axial alignment, and rotation of the drive shaft causes a corresponding rotation of the rotor. At least a portion of the drive shaft extends through the opening in the stator. A semi-rigid coupling extends between the stator and the transmission. | 12-05-2013 |
20130325208 | DRIVING SYSTEM OF UNMANNED VEHICLE AND DRIVING PATH GENERATION METHOD - Based on initial position information on an instructed fixed switch-back point and position information on a loading point, a relative positional relationship between the loading point and the switch-back point is generated. If the position of the loading point moves, then based on position information on the position- moved loading point, information on a direction of an unmanned vehicle at the loading point and information on a relative positional relationship, a new switch-back point is set at a position where the relative positional relationship can be maintained. When the initial position of the switch-back point is instructed, then on the basis of the initial position information on the switch-back point, a driving path leading to the loading point via the instructed switch-back point is generated and, when the position of the loading point moves, a driving path leading to the position-moved loading point via the new switch-back point is generated. | 12-05-2013 |
20130325209 | BRAKE CONTROLLER - A braking control system associated with a towed apparatus is provided. The braking control system includes an intelligent control, an accelerometer electrically coupled to the intelligent control, a global positioning receiver electrically coupled to the intelligent control, and a visual indicator operatively coupled to the intelligent control. The braking control system may also include a wireless RF receiver operatively coupled to the intelligent control. | 12-05-2013 |
20130325210 | COLLISION AVOIDING METHOD AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM - A collisions avoiding method for avoiding collisions between vehicles ( | 12-05-2013 |
20130325211 | METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING INFORMATION BETWEEN AN ON-BOARD CONTROL UNIT AND A PUBLIC TRANSPORT NETWORK - A method of communicating at least one piece of information between a first control unit on-board a first vehicle and a public transport network. The information is sent by the first control unit in the form of a command that is transferred to a first communication unit on board the first vehicle. The first communication unit establishes a transmission link outside the vehicle with a second communication unit linked to a module for executing the command. The second communication unit and the execution module are located either on the ground or on board a second vehicle that has a second control unit. In the event of a transmission to the second communication unit on the ground, the execution module on the ground is controlled in a governed slave mode for the command by a master mode of the first control unit. In the event of a transmission to the second on-board communication unit, the execution module on board the second vehicle is controlled in a governed slave mode to permit the command to be executed in a master mode of the first control unit, thereby at least temporarily placing a second control unit on board the second vehicle in a slave mode to execute the command. | 12-05-2013 |
20130332007 | ACCESSORY CONTROL WITH GEO-FENCING - A vehicle accessory can transmit a first signal to a mobile device, the first signal including a location of a vehicle. The mobile device can monitor its own location. The mobile device can assess whether one or more location-based criteria have been satisfied based on the location of the mobile device and the location of the vehicle. Upon determining that a location-based criterion has been satisfied, the mobile device can transmit a second signal to the vehicle accessory indicating that a function of the vehicle is to be controlled. Thus, for example, the mobile device can activate or de-activate vehicle features (e.g., door locking, vehicle defrosting, etc.) in a manner that capitalizes on efficient signal transmission. | 12-12-2013 |
20130332008 | AUTONOMOUS RESUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD - Some embodiments relate to a system and method of automatically transporting cargo from a loading station to an unloading station using a vehicle. Loading and unloading of cargo may be accomplished automatically without the need for human operators of either the loading station, the unloading station, or the vehicle. The unloading and loading station each comprise guide rails and a plurality of directional signal sources used by the vehicle to control its current position so that it may retrieve and deliver a target load. The vehicle comprises at least one sensor for detecting modulated directional signals and a controller to control the current position of the vehicle based on the received signals. | 12-12-2013 |
20130332009 | VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD - A vehicle control device that is mounted on a vehicle including an engine has a portable key existence checking part that checks whether a portable key that can remotely control the vehicle exists in the vehicle. The portable key existence checking part stops the checking whether the portable key exists in the vehicle, when the portable key existence checking part detects an operation to cause the engine to start automatically during the checking whether the portable key exists in the vehicle, in an idling stop/start operation in which the engine is caused to stop automatically when a predetermined automatic stopping condition holds while the engine is caused to start automatically when a predetermined automatic starting condition holds. | 12-12-2013 |
20130338853 | NAVIGATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AUTO-DOCKING OF A ROBOT - A robot device includes a base station and a robot. The base station transmits guiding signals. The robot receives the guiding signal by three receivers. A receiver is disposed at the robot, and the other two receivers are disposed at the right and left of the receiver at different angles. The robot bypasses toward right or left according to the guiding signal received by the receivers. When the strength of the guiding signal received by the central receiver decreases, the robot stops bypassing to spin and searches the guiding signal again till the strength of the guiding signal received, by the central receiver is a maximum value. The robot has a fine tuning to return to the base station to have a charge. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338854 | AUTOMATIC DRIVE NAVIGATION SYSTEM - An automatic drive navigation system includes a navigation terminal having a display, to issue, to a server, a drive request for an autonomous vehicle input by an operator via a LAN communication, the server to hold the drive request, and the autonomous vehicle to start driving upon receipt of the drive request from the server, recognize a spot sign on a driving route, and automatically operate a self-driving system in accordance with the spot sign, wherein the navigation terminal, server, and autonomous vehicle are connected via a LAN and the autonomous vehicle notifies the server of driving information about the autonomous vehicle via the LAN communication, the server holds the notified driving information, and the navigation terminal accesses the server via the LAN communication to display the driving information on the display. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338855 | SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING FLEET VEHICLE OPERATION INFORMATION - In one embodiment, a system for presenting fleet vehicle operation information in standardized forms includes a telematics module and a data standardizing module. The telematics module receives measurements related to operation of multiple vehicles in a fleet. The data standardizing module, using a first technique, estimates a first value for a parameter for at least one vehicle of the multiple vehicles based at least on the measurements. Further, the data standardizing module, using a second technique, estimates a second value for the parameter for at least one vehicle of the multiple vehicles based at least on the measurements. The second technique including using some measurement to estimate the second value different from the measurements used to estimate the first value according to the first technique. The data standardizing module outputs one or both of the first value and the second value for presentation to a user. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338856 | CONTROL COMPUTER FOR AN UNMANNED VEHICLE - A control computer for an unmanned vehicle, including: a sensor interface for receiving sensor data from sensors of the vehicle, the sensor data including data values associated with movement of the vehicle; an actuator control interface for sending actuator data to control actuators of the vehicle, the actuators controlling parts of the vehicle associated with controlling movement of the vehicle; and a system management component for executing a state machine having states corresponding to one or more phases of the movement and for determining a transition between current one of the states and another of the states based on at least one condition associated with the transition, at least one condition being determined based on at least one of the sensor data, the actuator data and status of the computer. | 12-19-2013 |
20130345903 | VEHICLE INFORMATION ACQUIRING APPARATUS, VEHICLE INFORMATION SUPPLYING APPARATUS, AND INFORMATION COMMUNICATING SYSTEM OF VEHICLE HAVING VEHICLE INFORMATION ACQUIRING APPARATUS AND VEHICLE INFORMATION SUPPLYING APPARATUS - A vehicle information management server provided in a vehicle information center transmits to an information transmission/reception ECU provided in a vehicle both command information for acquiring required vehicle information, and wait time information indicating a timing at which the vehicle information is to be transmitted via an external communication network. The information transmission/reception ECU of the vehicle receives the transmitted command information and wait time information. The ECU waits until the wait time represented by the wait time information elapses or a designated time comes, and then acquires the vehicle information in accordance with an acquiring command represented by the command information. The ECU transmits the acquired vehicle information to the server at the timing designated as described above. | 12-26-2013 |
20140005859 | REMOTE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF VEHICULAR FUNCTIONS VIA MULTIPLE NETWORKS | 01-02-2014 |
20140005860 | Wirelessly Controlled Vehicle Message System | 01-02-2014 |
20140012432 | WEAR LEVELING FOR ROAD LIFE OPTIMIZATION - There are provided methods and systems for road wear leveling. A method includes determining a location of a velocity change point based on wear leveling information for a road segment including the location. The method further includes communicating the location of the velocity change point to a vehicle. | 01-09-2014 |
20140012433 | SELF-POWERED RELEASABLE AEROSTAT AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RELEASING AND CONTROLLING THE AEROSTAT - A computer-implemented method for releasing and controlling an airship is provided. The method includes receiving instruction signals to release the airship for an autonomous flight, wherein the airship includes a plurality of body segments and a plurality of coupling elements for coupling adjacent body segments along a length of the airship. The method further includes determining environmental conditions affecting the airship, evaluating an internal pressure level of each of the plurality of body segments and a stiffness level of each of the couplings elements, and determining whether the evaluated internal pressure levels and stiffness levels are substantially suitable to the determined environmental conditions. The method further includes, determining whether the propulsion unit is in an operational state, and then based on the determination that the propulsion unit is in an operational state, triggering a disconnection of the tether unit and an activation of the auto pilot unit. | 01-09-2014 |
20140012434 | SENSOR LOCATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention applies model-based processing to a sensor output from a sensor such as a sonar, radar, or laser range finder. In particular, embodiments of the invention use a priori knowledge of a model signal return expected from a particular object to identify the location of the object relative to the sensor (and/or vice versa). In some embodiments the object is augmented with reflectors that return the sensor signal back towards the sensor so that the object can be more easily detected by the sensor. In preferred embodiments the reflectors are arranged in an a priori known pattern on the object, to help identify both the location and the orientation of the object with respect to the sensor. In the preferred embodiment, the sensor is a sonar, mounted on an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV). | 01-09-2014 |
20140012435 | VEHICLE CONTROLLER - According to a vehicle controller, when a communication control unlit ( | 01-09-2014 |
20140018975 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING BATTERY DEPLETION IN A VEHICLE - System and methods for preventing battery depletion in a vehicle are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a method for preventing depletion of a battery included in a vehicle may include receiving a measurement of the SOC of the battery from an SOC sensor. A determination may be made as to whether the SOC of the battery has reached a threshold indicating that the battery is nearing depletion. Based on the determination, a notification may be transmitted to a remote device associated with a user of the vehicle. In certain embodiments, the user may use the notification to decide whether to remotely start a system of the vehicle to recharge the battery. | 01-16-2014 |
20140018976 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNMANNED SYSTEM DATA COLLECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND REPORTING - Data related to one or more unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is collected and maintained by a device or system. The data may be organized and stored by any suitable memory structure, such as by a set of relational databases. In some examples, a system (or device) that stores such data is configured to generate a plurality of reports, such as a flight log for a particular UAV, a maintenance log for the UAV, and the like. The reports may, in some examples, need to be generated and submitted to governmental agencies in order to comply with governmental laws or regulations, such as U.S. Federal Air Regulations. | 01-16-2014 |
20140018977 | AUTOMOBILE CONTROL METHOD - In an automobile control method, verification means are set to control access to the automobile, and criterions of the verification means are stored. A network connection between the automobile and an electronic device is established to send a verification message to the electronic device according to the verification means and to receive verification information from the electronic device. The received verification information is compared with the criterions of the verification means. When the received verification information matches the criterions of the verification means, the automobile can be controlled by the electronic device. | 01-16-2014 |
20140025228 | MISSION RE-PLANNING FOR COORDINATED MULTIVEHICLE TASK ALLOCATION - A system and methods for mission re-planning are presented. Vehicles are monitored in real-time, and an incapacitated vehicle from among the vehicles that performs an incomplete task is detected. A remaining coverage set comprising a remaining coverage area for each of the vehicles is determined. A travel distance from a task completion location of each of the vehicles to a stopped point of the incapacitated vehicle is calculated to provide a travel set. An extra coverage set is determined based on the travel set and the remaining coverage set, and an incomplete coverage area for the incomplete task is calculated. The extra coverage set is compared to the incomplete coverage area and the remaining coverage area to provide a sufficiency list, and an assigned vehicle is selected from the vehicles based on the sufficiency list. | 01-23-2014 |
20140025229 | UNMANNED DEVICE INTERACTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to participate in the performance of tasks, for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance, or for facilitating other interactions with such devices. | 01-23-2014 |
20140025230 | UNMANNED DEVICE INTERACTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to participate in the performance of tasks, for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance, or for facilitating other interactions with such devices. | 01-23-2014 |
20140025231 | Device, Program Product and Computer Implemented Method for Touchless Metrology Using an Inertial Navigation System and Laser - A metrology device, computer program product and computer-implemented method generating survey data without having the device touch subsea objects being surveyed. The metrology device may be used with an underwater vehicle or diving personnel, and may comprise an inertial navigation system having gyroscopes to detect angular velocity and accelerometers for the detection of linear velocity and transported by an underwater robotic apparatus or diver, the inertial navigation system outputting position and orientation data of the device for storage; an aiding device for collecting image data of the subsea objects, the aiding device being positioned so that the distance and orientation between the optical scanner and the inertial navigation system is known; and a computer for using the position information and image data between a successively visited known point to determine the drift of the metrology device and to use the drift of the metrology device to correct measurements of same. | 01-23-2014 |
20140025232 | Method and Apparatus for a Near Field Communication System to Exchange Occupant Information - A system includes a plurality of antennas, positioned to be capable of receiving a wireless near field communication (NFC) device signal associated with a device located in any one of a driver's back pocket or front pocket, a center console or a passenger seat. The system also includes an NFC reader, in communication with the plurality of antennas. The NFC reader is operable to assign, based at least in part on a number of signals received and a signal strength, one of one or more devices associated with detected signals to a driver. The NFC reader is in communication with a vehicle computing system, operable to retrieve additional information associated with the device assigned to the driver and to apply that information to control vehicle settings. | 01-23-2014 |
20140032013 | Future Scene Generating System, Device, and Method for a Remotely-Operated Vehicle - A present novel and non-trivial system, device, and method for generating a future scene of a remotely-operated vehicle (“ROV”) are disclosed. A future scene generator (“FSG”) may receive remote navigation data from the ROV; receive engine control and steering control (“ECSC”) data representative of engine and steering commands; predict future navigation data based upon the remote navigation data, the ECSC data, and a time delay; retrieve object data corresponding to the future navigation data; generate an image data set based upon the future navigation data and the object data, where the image data set is representative of an image of a future scene located outside the remote vehicle; and provide the image data set to a display unit. If the ROV is an unmanned aerial vehicle, the ECSC data could be engine control and flight controls data, and the image of a future scene could be a three-dimensional perspective. | 01-30-2014 |
20140032014 | WIRELESS MEDIA SOURCE FOR COMMUNICATION WITH DEVICES ON DATA BUS OF VEHICLE - A wireless audio source integrated into a host bus of a vehicle includes a transmitter module for wirelessly transmitting signals received from a connected portable audio player to a receiver module connected to the host bus. The host bus links to other multimedia devices, such as to the vehicle's radio and speakers, thereby enabling the audio content to be reproduced over the speakers. In one aspect, the user is able to control the volume and related functions of the audio content using the standard radio controls. In other aspects, a portable wireless transceiver is disclosed wherein an occupant of the vehicle can transmit and receive multimedia data to and from a wireless transceiver coupled to the host bus. Multimedia and other devices connected to the host bus can thereby send and receive signals to and from the portable wireless transceiver. | 01-30-2014 |
20140032015 | VEHICLE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL FOR SAFE DRIVING AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE - The disclosure is related to a method of managing and controlling vehicles for safe driving. In the method, at least one virtual zone may be defined based on information collected from a plurality of vehicles in motion and related servers in real time. Vehicles may be grouped into at least one vehicle groups according to a predetermined similarity condition based on the collected information. An abnormal driving pattern model may be generated based on a driving pattern of each vehicle in each vehicle group. At least one area of a virtual zone may be designated as a spot when at least one vehicle having a driving pattern matched with the abnormal driving pattern model in the at least one area. Safe driving information may be transmitted to at least one vehicle having driving patterns matched with attributes of the spot among vehicles entering each virtual zone. | 01-30-2014 |
20140039723 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING STATIC AND DYNAMIC INFORMATION TO A PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE IN A VEHICLE - In at least one embodiment, an apparatus for transmitting vehicle information to a portable personal communication device (PCD) is provided. The apparatus comprises a communication module positioned in the first vehicle. The communication module is configured to transmit a first signal including static information and dynamic information to the first PCD. The static information includes one of a first vehicle serial number and a vehicle type and the dynamic information includes one of a connect status, a driver alert rating, and a silent alarm. The first PCD is arranged to control operation thereof based on at least one of the static information and the dynamic information. | 02-06-2014 |
20140039724 | MOBILE PLATFORM FOR CONVEYING AN NSS DEVICE - A survey instrument conveyance is disclosed. One embodiment includes a mobile platform having a set of wheels attached thereto. In addition, a mechanical coupling assembly is used to couple a survey instrument to the mobile platform. An adjustable position mechanism is coupled to the mechanical coupling assembly to raise and lower the survey instrument relative to the mobile platform. | 02-06-2014 |
20140039725 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE TO UNLOCK VEHICLE - A handheld device includes a first main part, and a second main part. The first main part includes a key system to manipulate a vehicle, a storage to store a number of instructions, and a first processor to execute the instructions to generate information. The second main part includes an input unit to generate commands in response to user's operations, and an output unit to output the information. | 02-06-2014 |
20140039726 | Methods and Systems for Monitoring a Vehicle's Energy Source - One or more embodiments may include a method for remotely obtaining information about an energy source of a vehicle. Information identifying one or more vehicles and one or more drivers of the vehicles may be received at one or more computing devices remote from a vehicle. Instructions from the one or more remote computing devices may be transmitted requesting information from the identified vehicle(s) about a status of an energy source for the identified vehicle(s). The status information may be received at the remote computing device(s). Based on the energy source status information and the driver identifying information, a vehicle energy source status with respect to one or more attributes of the vehicle drivers may be calculated. Additionally, the vehicle energy source status may be displayed at the one or more devices. | 02-06-2014 |
20140039727 | System and Method for Testing Crash Avoidance Technologies - A cam actuated hydraulic brake system and an in plane tensioner pulley belt drive system may be used on autonomous vehicles, such as dynamic motion elements for the evaluation of various crash avoidance technologies. The brake system utilizes a cam driven by a servo to push the piston push rod of a hydraulic master brake cylinder, thus distributing pressurized brake fluid throughout the brake system. The pulley drive system uses an articulating arm for the driven pulley, and that arm may also have connected to it one or two tension pulleys, each of which is in contact with the belt. Because the drive pulley and the tensioner pulleys pivot about the same pivot axis, the needed belt length remains nearly constant across the entire range of the articulating arm. | 02-06-2014 |
20140039728 | TORQUE CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTACTLESS CHARGING SYSTEM - A torque control apparatus is provided which facilitates a positioning between a position of the vehicle and a predetermined parking position when the vehicle is parked. The torque control apparatus according to the present invention includes: accelerator opening angle detecting means for detecting an accelerator opening angle; torque setting means for setting a torque to drive the vehicle ( | 02-06-2014 |
20140046504 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING AN AERIAL UNIT - An aerial unit, a method and a system are provide, the system includes a ground unit; an aerial unit and a connecting element arranged to connect the ground unit to the aerial unit. The ground unit may include a connecting element manipulator, a ground unit controller for controlling the connecting element manipulator; and a ground unit location sensor arranged to generate ground unit location information indicative of a location of the ground unit. The wherein the aerial unit may include a first propeller, a frame, a first propeller motor, at least one steering element; and an aerial unit location sensor arranged to generate aerial unit location information indicative of a location of the aerial unit. At least one of the ground unit and the aerial unit includes a controller that is arranged to control, at least in response to a relationship between the aerial unit location information and the ground unit location information, at least one of the first propeller motor and the at least one steering element to affect at least one of the location of the aerial unit and an orientation of the aerial unit. | 02-13-2014 |
20140046505 | MOBILE OBJECT, SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - There is provided a mobile object including an input detection unit configured to detect an input from an outside, an acquisition unit configured to acquire environmental information detected by a sensor in a remote location, in accordance with a content of detection performed by the input detection unit, and a control unit configured to control an actuator other than a driving actuator in accordance with the environmental information acquired by the acquisition unit, the driving actuator relating to movement of the mobile object. | 02-13-2014 |
20140046506 | METHOD OF AUTONOMOUS MOVEMENT OF A VEHICLE IN A PARKING AREA - In a method of autonomous driving a vehicle on a parking area, a movement of a vehicle is controlled by an external stationary control device which is located in or in vicinity of the parking area and capable of steering the vehicle autonomously to or from an assigned parking space. An impending or actual collision with another moving or parked vehicle is detected by at least one sensor of the vehicle; and data generated by the sensor is analyzed by an evaluation unit. In response to the situation at hand, the control device makes a behavioral decision, such as, e.g., triggering an alert signal or maneuvering the vehicle. | 02-13-2014 |
20140046507 | COLLABORATIVE AUTOMATED MOBILE PLATFORM - A collaborative robotized system comprises: a mobile platform furnished with running means, with an electric motor propulsion assembly, and with a longitudinal mechanical linkage assembly comprising an articulation; an electrical power source; manual means of control of the system; means of remote control of the system; a computer assembly of at least one computer; hardware-incorporating means suitable for integrating sensors and effectors, and software-incorporating means suitable for integrating software elements; and management means for managing integrated sensorimotor behaviors, suitable for arbitrating implementations of several sensorimotor behaviors in parallel. | 02-13-2014 |
20140046508 | PROVIDING VEHICLE SERVICES AND CONTROL OVER A CELLULAR DATA NETWORK - Providing vehicle services and control over a cellular data network is disclosed. Vehicle maintenance and operation information may be provided to a vehicle. An instruction to remotely control locks or a horn of the vehicle based on security levels and other criteria is also disclosed. | 02-13-2014 |
20140046509 | VEHICLE-USE SIGNAL INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND VEHICLE-USE SIGNAL INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AS WELL AS DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE METHOD - A signal information processing device and a signal information processing method for calculating the state of a traffic light for driving assistance for traffic lights for which signal information is not transmitted from a roadside apparatus, and a driving assistance device and a driving assistance method for performing driving assistance on the basis of the calculated state of the traffic light. A driving assistance ECU of a vehicle acquires signal information corresponding to a first traffic light and information indicating the driving environment of the vehicle corresponding to a second traffic light placed at a position different from the first traffic light. The driving assistance ECU is provided with a signal information processing unit, which estimates signal information of the second traffic light by performing a computation on the basis of the signal information corresponding to the first traffic light and the information indicating the driving environment of the vehicle. | 02-13-2014 |
20140052312 | METHOD FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING IN A CAR WASH AND A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for autonomously driving a motor vehicle in a car wash to enhance comfort and safety includes detecting a passageway of the car wash and determine with vehicle sensors the vehicle position and the vehicle orientation of the vehicle relative to the passageway. The vehicle is subsequently automatically driven into the car wash based on the vehicle position and the vehicle orientation, and automatically stopped in a washing position. After washing is complete, a completion signal signaling completion of a working step of the car wash is received or detected by the motor vehicle. Finally, the motor vehicle is automatically driven out of the car wash in response to the completion signal. | 02-20-2014 |
20140052313 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM ACTIVATION OF A VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL - Devices, methods and systems describe a turn signal activation system. As the navigation system determines that the vehicle is approaching a turn or other operation, the turn signal may be automatically activated in the appropriate direction (e.g., right-turn signal for a right turn, and a left-turn signal for a left turn). Once the navigation system determines that it is appropriate to deactivate the turn signal, the turn signal may be automatically deactivated. In this fashion, other drivers on the road may be able to anticipate the actions of the vehicle based on the activation and deactivation of the turn signals, and thereby prevent accidents from occurring. | 02-20-2014 |
20140058586 | SYSTEM FOR PASSIVE ENTRY AND PASSIVE START USING NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION - A system for activating a vehicle to a key-on state by detecting a presence of a near field communication (“NFC”) tag is provided. The system includes a vehicle bus, a start button in communication with the vehicle bus, an NFC antenna, and a control module. The NFC antenna is positioned to selectively couple with the NFC tag if the NFC tag is within a predetermined distance from the NFC antenna. The control module is in communication with the NFC antenna and the start button. The control module includes control logic for determining if the determining if the NFC antenna is coupled with the NFC tag. The control module includes control logic for determining if the start button has received the input to activate the vehicle to the key-on state. The control module includes control logic for sending a signal through the vehicle bus to activate the vehicle. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058587 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE BY MONITORING THE HEAD ORIENTATION AND/OR VIEWING DIRECTION OF AN OPERATOR BY MEANS OF A CAMERA DEVICE OF A MOBILE CONTROL DEVICE - A method for autonomously controlling a movement of a vehicle includes detecting a respective actual position of the vehicle in temporal succession; recording in temporal succession with a first camera device of a mobile control device images of an operator located outside the vehicle, the mobile control device being held by the operator; determining with an analysis device an actual head orientation and/or a viewing direction of the operator based on the recorded images; and interrupting or terminating the autonomously controlled movement of the vehicle in response to at least one of two instances, a first instance in which the actual head orientation and/or viewing direction of the operator cannot be detected, a second instance in which the head orientation and/or viewing direction of the operator deviates for longer than a predeterminable time period and/or by a predeterminable angle from the actual position of the vehicle | 02-27-2014 |
20140058588 | DEVICE FOR CONFIGURING A MOTOR VEHICLE - A device is provided for configuring a motor vehicle, which makes possible the setting of a plurality of operating parameters, with a control that is connected to a plurality of configurable vehicle systems, and with an input device that can be operated by a user, which is connected or can be connected to the control and via which inputs for configuring the vehicle systems can be carried out. It is provided that the input device comprises a monitor, which displays an input mask with a plurality of slide controllers, where each slide controller serves for setting a certain operating parameter of the motor vehicle. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058589 | System and Method for Testing Crash Avoidance Technologies - A Guided Soft Target System is disclosed that includes a subject vehicle and a dynamic motion element (DME). The subject vehicle may be accelerated at an arbitrary rate to a speed corresponding to the speed in its own predetermined trajectory. Each of the DME vehicles computes its target speed as a ratio of the subject vehicle's speed at each waypoint location, and modulates its speed control to achieve this target speed. To further compensate for timing differences along the target path, each DME computes its longitudinal error along the path relative to its target position, as dictated by the position of the subject vehicle within its own trajectory, and each DME's target speed is modulated in order to minimize the longitudinal error along the predetermined trajectory. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058590 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING MADE-TO-ORDER DESIGNS ON THE SURFACE OF AN EXTRATERRESTRIAL BODY - A method for producing designs involves receiving a request to create a design on the surface of an extraterrestrial body, transmitting a control signal to a device on a vehicle on the extraterrestrial body, the control signal causing the device to create the design, and receiving an image signal providing an image of the design created on the surface. A device for producing the designs includes a surface altering tool configured to rearrange material on the surface. The tool may be provided as a configurable-tread rover wheel that includes a wheel hub having radially-extending channels, and tread elements supported in the channels that are selectively articulatable under the control of a control module to form a tread pattern corresponding to a design intended to be produced. The tread elements may be selectively extended or retracted by operation of an array of solenoids controlled by the control module. | 02-27-2014 |
20140067159 | UNMANNED DEVICE INTERACTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to participate in the performance of tasks, for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance, or for facilitating other interactions with such devices. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067160 | UNMANNED DEVICE INTERACTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to participate in the performance of tasks, for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance, or for facilitating other interactions with such devices. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067161 | SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING RELAY ATTACK FOR VEHICLE ENTRY - A system for preventing a relay attack on a vehicle is provided. The system includes a base unit positioned in the vehicle and operably connected to at least one vehicle system. The base unit is configured to obtain position information of the base unit. The system further includes a portable operating unit configured to obtain and transmit position information of the portable operating unit to the base unit. The base unit determines the position of the portable operating unit relative to the base unit and selectively controls operation of the at least one vehicle system based on the determination of the position of the portable operating system relative to the base unit. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067162 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AND MONITORING THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) - The embodiments herein disclose a method and a remote control for controlling and monitoring surrounding areas of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) by an operator with a remote control comprising a flight display. The embodiments disclose a surprising advantageously effect for the purposes of controlling and monitoring the surroundings of a UAV by combining the image captured by a UAV camera with a transparently overlaid positional and navigation map providing a perception enabling the operator to have a complete overall view of the situation, utilizing a common screen section of a flight display and thereby not having to shift eye view. Viewing images and positional and navigation information in the way described has shown not to interfere with each other, rather on the contrary. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067163 | Vehicle Intelligent Key Device, Remote Control System, and Method for Driving a Passenger Vehicle - A passenger vehicle includes: a vehicle intelligent key device, configured to send a starting signal and a control signal; and a passenger vehicle, configured to receive the starting signal and the control signal, to start a remote control mode according to the starting signal, and to control the passenger vehicle according to the control signal, wherein the passenger vehicle comprises an automatic transmission and an electrical parking brake, the automatic transmission is configured to receive the control signal, and to control the electrical parking brake to disengage a parking cable of the passenger vehicle and to set a gearbox to a “Drive” state or a “Reverse” state when the passenger vehicle is in the remote control mode. | 03-06-2014 |
20140074317 | Method and Apparatus for Wireless Vehicle Accessory Control - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for installing and operating vehicle accessories using a controller with one or more input switches that are powered by the twelve volt power outlet (“power outlet”) commonly installed in the interior of vehicles. By integrating an input switch and controller in a single unit (“controller unit”), powered by a power outlet located in the interior of a vehicle, vehicles accessories can be operated wirelessly. Using a controller unit powered by a power outlet simplifies the installation of vehicle accessories by the end user, eliminates the need for independent batteries in the controller unit, and provides a safer and more ergonomic means for the driver to control the function of a vehicle accessory than currently existing in the art. | 03-13-2014 |
20140074318 | VEHICLE INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vehicle information processing system performed by using an external apparatus and method are provided. The vehicle information processing method performed by using an external apparatus connected to a vehicle includes identifying a control authority of an external apparatus, which is connected to the vehicle, for communication between the external apparatus and the vehicle, transmitting service information that may be used according to the identified control authority, and executing a service, according to the transmitted service information, that is selected by the external apparatus, by using a processor which is included in the external apparatus. | 03-13-2014 |
20140074319 | System For, And A Method Of, Controlling Operation Of A Vehicle In A Defined Area | 03-13-2014 |
20140074320 | VEHICLE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM, REMOTE CONTROL TERMINAL, SERVER, AND VEHICLE - A mobile terminal transmits a timer set time set by a vehicle user and a current time to a DCM of a vehicle via a server. A charge ECU calculates a standby time based on a time difference between the timer set time and the current time, and starts battery charge when the standby time has elapsed. This configuration uses no on-vehicle clock, and hence the battery charge can be performed at a time intended by the vehicle user. Further, the server calculates a charge start estimated time based on a current standby time reported from the DCM and a current time in an area where the vehicle is located, and transmits the charge start estimated time to the mobile terminal. | 03-13-2014 |
20140081479 | Forestry Management System - A method and apparatus of managing a forest. A forestry management system comprises a forestry manager. The forestry manager is configured to receive information about a forest from a group of autonomous vehicles, analyze the information to generate a result about a state of the forest from the information, and coordinate operation of the group of autonomous vehicles using the result. | 03-20-2014 |
20140081480 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM WITH PARAMETER SETTING FUNCTION - The present invention discloses a vehicle control system including a vehicle parameter storage device and a vehicle computer device. The vehicle storage device includes a memory module for storing vehicle parameter information, and a parameter transmission interface couple to the memory module for transmitting the vehicle parameter information. The vehicle computer device is installed inside a vehicle for controlling operation of the vehicle. The vehicle computer device includes a datum transmission interface for electrically connecting to the parameter transmission interface so as to transmit the vehicle parameter information with the parameter transmission interface, and a control module electrically connected to the datum transmission interface for controlling the operation of the vehicle according the vehicle parameter information transmitted from the datum transmission interface. | 03-20-2014 |
20140081481 | VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM, SERVER, AND PORTABLE TERMINAL - A portable terminal transmits to a server a request to start pre-air conditioning when the operations to begin pre-air conditioning are performed on the screen of the portable terminal. The server predicts whether an air conditioning device will begin cooling or heating on the basis of a set of vehicle location information stored in a vehicle information storage unit and a set of temperature information acquired from a temperature information center, and transmits the prediction results to the portable terminal. As a consequence, it is possible to notify the cooling and heating state to a vehicle user in a timely manner. | 03-20-2014 |
20140088793 | DEVICE, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE CONFIGURATION OF VEHICLE CONTROLS - A device, method, and system for portable configuration of vehicle controls includes a mobile communication device configured to communicate with an in-vehicle computing system of a vehicle. The mobile communication device stores user vehicle configuration settings, which are selectively transmitted to the in-vehicle computing system to cause the in-vehicle computing system to adjust vehicle controls based on the user vehicle configuration settings. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088794 | REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR IN-VEHICLE DEVICE - A remote control system includes an in-vehicle controller that is installed in a vehicle and controls in-vehicle devices installed in the vehicle; a mobile communication device that remotely controls the in-vehicle devices via the in-vehicle controller; and a wireless communication device that is installed in the vehicle and intervenes and establishes wireless communication between the in-vehicle controller and the mobile communication device, wherein the wireless communication device includes a reception-mode switching unit that switches between a reception standby mode with consumption of a standby current to prepare for reception from the mobile communication device and a reception dormant mode without consumption of a standby current in accordance with a time schedule. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088795 | SOFTWARE APPLICATION THAT ALLOWS A USER TO UTILIZE A MOBILE DEVICE TO CONTROL FROZEN PRECIPITATION TREATMENT SYSTEMS - A frozen precipitation treatment system may include a vehicle, a frozen precipitation treatment device, such as a snow plow or spreader, and an electronic mobile device that that controls the frozen precipitation treatment device. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088796 | WIRELESS INDUCEMEMT SYSTEM AND AUTO DRIVING APPARATUS FOR DRIVING VEHICLE AND METHOD OF DRIVING THE SAME - A wireless inducement system and an auto driving apparatus for driving a vehicle and a method of driving the same are provided. The wireless inducement system includes an implanted road positioning signaler, an auto driving apparatus, and smart roadside equipment. The implanted road positioning signaler is installed in a lane and transmits a reference location wireless signal including information about location coordinates and an electric wave sending time. The auto driving apparatus grasps a location using the received reference location wireless signal and performs auto driving, and the smart roadside equipment transmits situation information about an adjacent region of the vehicle to the auto driving apparatus. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088797 | ELECTRONIC PATH ENTERING FOR AUTONOMOUS OR SEMI-AUTONOMOUS TRAILER BACKING - A method of controlling a backing system for a vehicle and trader assembly comprises initiating a path input mode on an electronic input device associated with an electronic control unit in the vehicle An intended backing path is input into the electronic control unit by defining the intended backing path with an input control mechanism for the electronic input device. The path input mode on the electronic input device is ended. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088798 | COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A MOBILE DEVICE AND VEHICLE BASED COMPUTER - Communications between a mobile phone and a vehicle based computer in a vehicle is disclosed. Contact information and a text message, received over a cellular network, may be provided by the mobile phone to the vehicle based computer. The text message may be subsequently displayed on a display in the vehicle. | 03-27-2014 |
20140094997 | Automated Systems, Devices, and Methods for Transporting and Supporting Patients Including Multi-Floor Operation - Systems, devices, and methods are described for moving a patient to and from various locations, care units, etc., within a care facility. For example a transport and support vehicle includes a body structure including a plurality of rotatable members operable to frictionally interface the vehicle to a travel path and to move the vehicle along the travel path, and a surface structured and dimensioned to support an individual subject. A transport and support vehicle can include, for example, an elevator interface module that provides communicate and control of elevator controller. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094998 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY ISOLATING POWERED UNITS IN A VEHICLE SYSTEM - A control system includes an energy management system and an isolation control system. The energy management system generates a trip plan that designates operational settings of a vehicle system having powered units that generate tractive effort to propel the vehicle system. The energy management system determines a tractive effort capability of the vehicle system and a demanded tractive effort of a trip. The energy management system identifies a tractive effort difference between the tractive effort capability of the vehicle system and the demanded tractive effort of the trip and selects at least one of the powered units based on the tractive effort difference. The isolation module remotely turns the selected powered unit to an OFF mode such that the vehicle system is propelled along the route during the trip by the powered units other than the selected powered unit. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094999 | VEHICLE DISPATCHING METHOD AND SYSTEM - Vehicle dispatch system includes upper stage unit, lower stage unit and interface communication unit. The upper stage unit, configured to generate vehicle schedules, is communicatively connected to the interface communication unit. The lower stage unit, communicatively connected to the upper stage unit and the interface communication unit, has two storage units and a control unit. The first storage unit stores in a state representation multiple possible states having multiple possible actions. The control unit, which receives the schedule as a state representation, is configured to simulate states during an episode by selecting a state action and determining a reward value. The second storage unit stores the reward value and has a policy linked to one possible action for each state. The interface communication unit, operable to receive and transmit vehicle communications, is configured to access the policy and its associated action and communicate the action to a vehicle. | 04-03-2014 |
20140095000 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A USER INTERFACE IN A VEHICLE - A method and system for providing a user interface in a vehicle, wherein a wireless data link is formed between the vehicle and a mobile playback device which is releasably connected in the vehicle or is held freely by a user. Operating parameters relevant for the operation of the vehicle are detected on the vehicle and information relating to detected operating parameters is displayed by a display and control unit installed in the vehicle and which can be read from the driver's seat position. A wireless data link is formed between the vehicle and a mobile playback device which is releasably connected in the vehicle or is held freely by a user. Data for generating display content are transmitted via the wireless data link from the vehicle to the playback device, and on the basis of the transmitted data display content is generated on the playback device. | 04-03-2014 |
20140100714 | VEHICULAR SQUEAK AND RATTLE DETECTION - A method for detecting buzz, squeak, or rattle of interior components in a vehicle. A sine sweep signal is output through speakers of an audio system mounted in the vehicle capable of causing buzz, squeak, and rattle by defective installed parts in the vehicle. Audible sounds within the vehicle are recorded by a portable test unit during the outputting of the sine sweep signal. A component of the recorded audible sounds corresponding to the direct recording of the sweep signal is removed. Recorded audible sounds are recorded without the component to determine if a predetermined threshold is exceeded. A vehicle repair indication is generated in response to a determination that the sound exceeds the predetermined threshold. | 04-10-2014 |
20140100715 | FILLING AN ORDER AT AN INVENTORY PIER - A system includes a inventory pier and a mobile drive unit. The inventory pier includes a first side and a second side. The first side includes defined areas at which inventory holders are designated to be stationed. The inventory pier is operable to receive inventory items from at least one of the inventory holders at least one of the defined areas. The mobile drive unit is operable to transport an order holder along the second side of the inventory pier, wherein the order holder is operable to receive an inventory item from the inventory pier at a location along the second side of the inventory pier. | 04-10-2014 |
20140100716 | AIR-CONDITION REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE, SERVER, MOBILE TERMINAL, AND VEHICLE - An estimated temperature range is calculated by adding a plus-side temperature width to the temperature detected by a temperature sensor within the cabin of a vehicle and subtracting a minus-side temperature width therefrom, and is displayed on the display of a mobile terminal as a temperature state of the cabin. When cooling is performed, the plus-side temperature width is made greater than the minus-side temperature width. Also, the plus-side temperature width is narrowed with elapse of time from the start of pre-air-conditioning. With this operation, the temperature state of the vehicle cabin from the start of the pre-air-conditioning can be properly communicated to a vehicle user. | 04-10-2014 |
20140100717 | Guided Vehicle System and Guided Vehicle Control Method - In a guided vehicle system, articles are transported between load ports by a plurality of guided vehicles traveling with articles carried thereon along a predetermined traveling route. A guided vehicle system controller communicates with a superordinate controller and guided vehicles, and creates traveling schedules representing positions and times at which the guided vehicles travel, disregarding interferences with other guided vehicles. For both newly created traveling schedules and traveling schedules from which interferences have been eliminated, interferences between the guided vehicles are detected, and the traveling schedules of the guided vehicles is modified so as to eliminate the detected interferences. The traveling schedules from which interferences have been eliminated interferences is stored. Also, the positions of the guided vehicles are stored based on data received from the guided vehicles, and the traveling schedules is modified. | 04-10-2014 |
20140107864 | VEHICLE CENTRAL PROCESSING SYSTEM INTEGRATED WITH A MOBILE DEVICE - A vehicle central processing module (CPM) integrated with a mobile device such as a cellular telephone. For one embodiment a vehicle control system includes a vehicle-CPM integrated with a cellular telephone. For one embodiment a cellular telephone includes vehicle-CPM securely and uniquely paired and communicatively coupled to an electrical network of a vehicle. The electrical network of the vehicle is connected to one or more electrical systems of the vehicle and provides operational monitoring and control of the electrical systems through the cellular telephone. A method is provided for controlling the electrical systems of a vehicle using a software application executed on a digital processing system of a cellular telephone. | 04-17-2014 |
20140107865 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR ACTIVE DEBRIS REMOVAL - Systems, apparatuses, and methods for removal of orbital debris are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a spacecraft control unit configured to guide and navigate the apparatus to a target. The apparatus also includes a dynamic object characterization unit configured to characterize movement, and a capture feature, of the target. The apparatus further includes a capture and release unit configured to capture a target and deorbit or release the target. The collection of these apparatuses is then employed as multiple, independent and individually operated vehicles launched from a single launch vehicle for the purpose of disposing of multiple debris objects. | 04-17-2014 |
20140107866 | VEHICLE CONTROLLER - A vehicle controller controls one or more operations of a vehicle. The vehicle controller includes a communicator communicating with an information processor located outside the vehicle by transmitting and receiving information, a controller controlling the vehicle controller based on control information transmitted from the information processor, and a position-information-obtaining-part obtaining position information of the vehicle, wherein the position-information-obtaining-part obtains position information at a time of parking start upon parking start of the vehicle, and obtains position information at a time of reception of the control information when the controller receives the control information from the information processor while being in a sleep mode, and when the position-information-obtaining-part obtains the position information at the time of reception of the control information, the communicator transmits a more accurate one of the position information at the time of parking start and the position information at the time of reception of the control information. | 04-17-2014 |
20140107867 | CONVOY TRAVEL SYSTEM AND CONVOY TRAVEL APPARATUS - A convoy travel apparatus for organizing a convoy of vehicles is provided. The convoy travel apparatus controls at least one of the convoy of vehicles to change lanes to a lane that is opposite to a merging lane when it is determined that the convoy of vehicles approaches a merge point of a multi-lane road and a currently traveling lane of the convoy of vehicles has the merge point. In such a lane change scheme, a vehicle having no communication device may merge into the multi-lane road without compromising a ride comfort of the convoy of vehicles. | 04-17-2014 |
20140107868 | SELF-PROPELLED LUGGAGE - A container with a propelling system that can be controlled remotely, and a sensor system to help to navigate the container. | 04-17-2014 |
20140107869 | VEHICLE MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS - Methods, systems, devices and/or apparatus relate to vehicle media and communications systems and/or providing communications network and/or satellite network access in a vehicle. Specifically, the disclosed methods, systems, devices and/or apparatus relate to providing access to data, communications and/or satellites using a modular vehicle media and communications system. | 04-17-2014 |
20140107870 | IN-VEHICLE DEVICE - In an in-vehicle device which is carried on an automotive vehicle, an operation unit causes the vehicle to execute a predetermined operation in response to a remote control request from a user. A detection unit detects existence of a moving object in a passenger compartment of the vehicle or in areas surrounding the vehicle. An operation inhibition unit inhibits execution of the predetermined operation by the operation unit when existence of the moving object is detected by the detection unit. | 04-17-2014 |
20140114499 | Methods and Apparatus for Vehicle State Control - A system includes a processor configured to receive a text message from a remote device including an instruction for a vehicle system. The processor is also configured to determine a specific vehicle associated with the remote device. Further, the processor is configured to send the instruction as a text message to a phone provided to the specific vehicle associated with the remote device. The processor is additionally configured to receive confirmation from the vehicle that the instruction was processed and send a confirmation text to the remote device. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114500 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING SIDE MIRROR - A method and system for adjusting a side mirror. The method includes determining, by a controller using an in-vehicle radio communication device, when an application vehicle is near an intersection, determining, by the controller using the in-vehicle radio communication device, when a second vehicle is located in a danger zone, calculating, by the controller including a memory and a processor, a mirror zone, wherein the mirror zone is an area visible in a side mirror, based on an angle between a driver and the side mirror, and adjusting, by the controller, an angle of the side mirror so the second vehicle is visible in the mirror zone when the second vehicle is located in the danger zone. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114501 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE-MOUNTED DEVICE BY PORTABLE TERMINAL - A method for controlling a vehicle-mounted device by a portable terminal is provided. The method comprises the following steps. The vehicle-mounted device is turned on. A synchronous mode is started. Connection to the portable terminal is confirmed. The vehicle-mounted device is switched to the synchronous mode. An operation module is selected. A stored pattern of operation modes of the operation module is transmitted to the portable terminal. An operation module on the portable terminal is started for enabling the vehicle-mounted device to playback the function mode corresponding to the operation module and controlling the vehicle-mounted device by operating the operation mode on the portable terminal. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114502 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE PREVENTION OF AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS CAUSES BY FAILURE TO OBEY ROAD REGULATIONS, A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE SYSTEM, A MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE SYSTEM, AND USE OF THE SYSTEM IN VEHICLES - The present disclosure introduces an accident prevention method and system. The system is suitable for installation in a vehicle. A device measures at least one driving parameter of the vehicle. A controller is supplied with at least one traffic rule in order to detect, in response to the driving parameter, one or more traffic violations by a driver of the vehicle. A display, visible from outside the vehicle, shows data related to the traffic violations committed by the driver. A method of manufacture of the system, a vehicle equipped with the system, and uses of the system are also disclosed. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114503 | Remote Function Fob for a Vehicle Passive Entry Passive Start System and Method for Operating Same - A remote function fob is disclosed for a passive entry-passive start (PEPS) system for a vehicle. The fob may include a battery, a low frequency (LF) receiver, and a controller. The controller may be configured to enable a low current consumption mode wherein the LF receiver is disabled such that the fob is unable to respond to a PEPS request signal transmitted from a vehicle control module. A method is also disclosed which may include enabling a low current consumption mode wherein a fob receiver is disabled such that the fob is unable to respond to a PEPS request signal transmitted from a vehicle control module. In such a fashion, a shelf-life of the fob battery may be extended. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114504 | IN-VEHICLE SYSTEM, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - An in-vehicle system has a control device that controls a vehicle, and a charging device provided in the vehicle, in which a portable terminal is chargeable. The charging device has a power supply part that supplies power to the portable terminal, and a communication part that communicates with the portable terminal when the portable terminal is installed on the charging device. The control device has an authentication part that authenticates first authentication information received by the communication part from the portable terminal, and a vehicle control part that controls whether to permit starting of the vehicle based on an authentication result of the first authentication information. | 04-24-2014 |
20140121858 | Car Central Locking System Remote Control System - A car central locking system remote controller includes a smart phone, tablet PC. Notebook or any other wireless communication device, a central locking system driver for driving a pull rod to move a mechanical locking mechanism of a central locking system of a car to lock or unlock the doors of the car, and a main control box carrying a micro controller unit for controlling the central locking system driver and a wireless communication module electrically connected to the micro controller unit and adapted for establishing a communication protocol interface with the wireless communication device for enabling the micro controller unit to be controlled by the wireless communication device to drive the central locking system driver. | 05-01-2014 |
20140121859 | INTELLIGENT SIDE STEP APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - An intelligent side step apparatus for a vehicle includes a step panel ( | 05-01-2014 |
20140121860 | TRANSMITTER FOR VEHICLE SUBSYSTEMS - A system for remotely actuating a subsystem in a vehicle is disclosed. A transmitter is configured to transmit a signal to a receiver associated with the subsystem. The system has an associated buffer which is configured to allow the transmitter to transmit a signal to the receiver a predetermined number of times. | 05-01-2014 |
20140129051 | DEVICE LOCATION DETERMINATION BY A VEHICLE - A device location determination includes authenticating a device within range of a vehicle via a node in a vehicle. The vehicle includes a first peripheral device and a second peripheral device that is disposed at a location on the vehicle that is different than the first peripheral device. The peripheral devices are coupled to an antenna of the node. The device location determination also includes receiving from the device a first signal strength value associated with a first signal of the first peripheral device, a second signal strength value associated with a second signal of the second peripheral device, and a third signal strength value associated with a third signal transmitted by the node. The device location determination also includes determining a location of the device from the signal strength values and performing a remote function with respect to the vehicle. | 05-08-2014 |
20140129052 | VEHICULAR BURGLAR PROOF SYSTEM AND OBSERVATION DEVICE THEREOF - A burglar proof system for a vehicle is provided. The burglar proof system includes a portable burglar proof device and an observation device disposed on the vehicle. The portable burglar proof device receives remote key information from a server, which includes an input unit for the user, and an operation unit produces a first value according to the remote key information and information inputted by the user. The observation device includes a validation unit and a control unit. The validation unit produces a second value according to the first value and local key information, and compares the first and second values. The control unit enables control of the engine of the vehicle when the second value is equivalent to the validation information. The disclosure further provides an observation device for the burglar proof system. | 05-08-2014 |
20140129053 | CREDENTIAL CHECK AND AUTHORIZATION SOLUTION FOR PERSONAL VEHICLE RENTAL - A vehicle computing system includes a processor programmed and configured to establish communication with a wireless device brought into proximity of a vehicle. The processor may use the wireless device to receive an identifier from a vehicle rental administrative system. The identifier is configured with the processor to activate a vehicle during a prescribed rental period. The processor may receive user input to activate the vehicle for a rental period. The processor may compare the user input to the received identifier and enable a keyless drive-away of the vehicle if the user input corresponds to the identifier. | 05-08-2014 |
20140129054 | MOBILE DEVICE-ACTIVATED VEHICLE FUNCTIONS - Mobile device-activated vehicle functions are implemented by authenticating a vehicle with a device via wireless signals transmitted between a low frequency antenna of the device and a low frequency antenna of the vehicle when the vehicle is in communicative range of the device. The mobile device-activated vehicle functions are further implemented by receiving, via computer processor embedded in the device, a selection from one of a plurality of input components embedded in the device, the selection associated with a vehicle function, and transmitting a request to implement the vehicle function via the low frequency antenna coupled to the computer processor and the low frequency antenna of the vehicle. | 05-08-2014 |
20140136019 | MODEL VEHICLE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and apparatus for remotely piloting a vehicle. In one aspect, a system includes a transmitter capable to receive vehicle control signals and transmit the vehicle control signals to a vehicle including at least one receiver; one or more modules; and at least one power supply; wherein the at least one receiver receives the transmitted vehicle control signals and transmits the vehicle control signals in a CAN message format to all of the one or more modules; and each of the one or more modules selectively chooses which of the vehicle control signals in a CAN message format the module will respond to. | 05-15-2014 |
20140136020 | Worksite Position Control System Having Integrity Checking - A position control system for use with a mobile machine at a worksite is disclosed. The control system may have a location receiver configured to generate a location signal indicative of an actual location of a base station, a communication device configured to wirelessly communicate with the mobile machine, and a controller in communication with the location receiver and the communication device. The controller may be configured to store an assumed location of the base station in memory, make a comparison of the location signal with the assumed location, and selectively generate a control instruction for the mobile machine based on the comparison. | 05-15-2014 |
20140136021 | SYSTEM TO REMOTELY UNLATCH A PICKUP BOX TAILGATE - A pickup truck includes a tailgate that is movable between open and closed positions. A powered latch provides for remote release of the latches of the tailgate. The tailgate is biased from the closed position towards the open position such that release of the latch causes the tailgate to shift automatically from the closed position to the open position. | 05-15-2014 |
20140136022 | PASSENGER AIRBAG SWITCH - A passenger airbag system includes a control unit connected to a switch for switching a passenger airbag between an active and a non-active state. The system also includes a first radio frequency unit arranged in the vehicle and may include a second radio frequency unit arranged in a vehicle remote key, so that when the radio frequency units are brought in contact with each other one of the units is arranged for sending a signal to the control unit for changing a setting of the switch. | 05-15-2014 |
20140136023 | AUTOMATED CONTROL OF SPREADING SYSTEMS - Described herein are devices and techniques for automating vehicle mounted spreading systems such as deicing systems for winter road maintenance vehicles and/or agricultural spreading systems by use of an electronic control system configured to operate a distribution element drive system. | 05-15-2014 |
20140136024 | ERROR AVOIDANCE IN THE GESTURE-CONTROLLED OPENING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR AND TRUNK - For error-proof, gesture-controlled opening of an actuating element in a motor vehicle, provision is made to detect a vehicle user's gesture, which conveys an opening command, by means of a sensor, to check a control behavior for activating at least one further gesture-controlled actuating element of the motor vehicle for plausibility in accordance with at least one predetermined criterion and, upon identification of the opening command, to refuse the opening of the actuating element if, in a temporal relationship with the identification of the opening command, the control behavior for activating the further actuating element is identified as being implausible. | 05-15-2014 |
20140136025 | Transportation Network Scheduling System And Method - A method includes forming a first schedule for a first vehicle to travel in a transportation network. The first schedule includes a first arrival time of the first vehicle at a scheduled location. The method also includes receiving a first trip plan for the first vehicle from an energy management system. The first trip plan is based on the first schedule and designates at least one of tractive efforts or braking efforts to be provided by the first vehicle to reduce at least one of an amount of energy consumed by the first vehicle or an amount of emissions generated by the first vehicle when the first vehicle travels through the transportation network to the scheduled location. The method further includes determining whether to modify the first schedule to avoid interfering with movement of one or more other vehicles by examining the trip plan for the first vehicle. | 05-15-2014 |
20140142783 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING VEHICLE INTERFACES USING DEVICE MOTION AND NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS - 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. | 05-22-2014 |
20140142784 | CONTROL OF UAV - The present invention discloses a control stick for controlling an UAV formed by a bar with buttons on the bar head and a GUI displaying airplane like icons providing feedback of current steering control status of a UAV. | 05-22-2014 |
20140142785 | AUTONOMOUS MISSION MANAGEMENT - The present invention provides a distributed agent-based computer infrastructure configured to manage a mission of an unmanned vehicle that includes generating a mission plan and executing the mission plan. The computer infrastructure comprises an operator interface component, an autonomous mission management component and a vehicle systems interface component. The autonomous mission management component comprises agents configured for receiving information from an operator, for generating a mission plan from the received information including a path to be traveled, and for monitoring execution of the mission plan. | 05-22-2014 |
20140142786 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR VEHICLE TURN SIGNALS - A vehicle turn signal system causes a turn signal to turn off when a turn is completed or nearly completed based on the orientation of the vehicle changing to turn to a certain degree in a direction indicated by the turn signal. Current heading, position, location and/or or other such information is electronically received from a compass or other device by a turn signal switch controller. When the vehicle has changed direction from the direction the vehicle was traveling at the time associated with when the turn signal was turned on, a signal is sent to turn off the turn signal and reset the manual turn signal button or lever. | 05-22-2014 |
20140148974 | SAFETY ANALYSIS ZONE OF AN AIRCRAFT AND METHOD OF REDUCING HAZARDS OF AN AIRCRAFT ZONE - A safety analysis zone of an aircraft includes a first aircraft component. Also included is a wired arrangement disposed proximate the first aircraft component for monitoring and controlling a second aircraft component. Further included is a wireless system for monitoring and controlling the second aircraft component. | 05-29-2014 |
20140148975 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE IDLE MANAGEMENT - An idle management system for a vehicle is disclosed herein. In various aspects, the idle management system includes an auxiliary power storage unit for the storage of electrical power. The idle management system includes an environmental package adapted to interconnect with a vehicle environmental package to regulate the climate within a vehicle compartment of a vehicle. The environmental package may be in electrical communication with the power storage unit to receive electrical power therefrom. A controller may be in communication with the power storage unit to derive electrical power therefrom, and the controller may be in communication with the environmental package to regulate the operation thereof. The idle management system may draw electrical power from the power storage unit to be operable with an engine in an engine OFF condition. | 05-29-2014 |
20140148976 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A vehicle control system includes a plurality of operation input units configured to input a manual operation from a user as an input signal, the input units being installed in a plurality of predetermined positions within a vehicle. A reading unit is configured to read a vehicle control signal corresponding to the input signal, and a control unit is configured to control an audio & video (AV) device or an air-conditioning device by the vehicle control signal. The plurality of operation input units are installed adjacent to a manipulation unit of the AV device and a manipulation unit of the air-conditioning device to input the input signal for controlling the AV device and the air-conditioning device. | 05-29-2014 |
20140156109 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLABORATIVELY CONTROLLING AT LEAST ONE AIRCRAFT - An unmanned vehicle management system includes an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) control station controlling one or more unmanned vehicles (UV), a collaborative routing system, and a communication network connecting the UAS and the collaborative routing system. The collaborative routing system being configured to receive flight parameters from an operator of the UAS control station and, based on the received flight parameters, automatically present the UAS control station with flight plan options to enable the operator to operate the UV in a defined airspace. | 06-05-2014 |
20140156110 | REMOTE VEHICLE RENTAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for renting vehicles is disclosed. The system can comprise a vehicle access communicator (“VAC”) capable of interfacing with one or more functions of a rental vehicle and a user provided portable electronic device. The VAC can control various functions of the vehicle including, but not limited to, the door locks and/or enabling/disabling the vehicle. The VAC can also monitor various functions of the vehicle including, but not limited to, the fuel level and/or the odometer readings. The VAC can connect to the portable electronic device using a suitable connection method to access additional functionality such as, for example and not limitation, locations services, cellular, and/or internet access. The VAC and the portable electronic device can be used to provide a rental system with reduced infrastructure and operating costs. The system can enable the use of “Green Zones” to provide permanent or temporary vehicle rental areas. | 06-05-2014 |
20140156111 | REMOTE VEHICLE RENTAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for renting vehicles is disclosed. The system can comprise a vehicle access communicator (“VAC”) capable of interfacing with one or more functions of a rental vehicle and a user provided portable electronic device. The VAC can control various functions of the vehicle including, but not limited to, the door locks and/or enabling/disabling the vehicle. The VAC can also monitor various functions of the vehicle including, but not limited to, the fuel level and/or the odometer readings. The VAC can connect to the portable electronic device using a suitable connection method to access additional functionality such as, for example and not limitation, locations services, cellular, and/or internet access. The VAC and the portable electronic device can be used to provide a rental system with reduced infrastructure and operating costs. The system can enable the use of “Green Zones” to provide permanent or temporary vehicle rental areas. | 06-05-2014 |
20140156112 | HANDS-FREE POWER TAILGATE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A hands-free power tailgate system includes an antenna, a sensor, a first unit, a second unit, and a third unit. The antenna is configured to transfer a signal for authentication for a user to a smart key and receive an authentication code from the smart key. The sensor senses a movement in rear of the vehicle. The first unit receives the authentication code from the antenna to authenticate the user and outputs a sensor activation signal and authentication information when the authentication for the user is completed. The second unit activates the sensor according to the sensor activation signal, senses a movement of the user, and outputs movement information of the user. The third unit opens a tailgate using the authentication information from the first unit and the movement information from the second unit when the user moves according to a preset moving pattern. | 06-05-2014 |
20140163771 | OCCUPANT INTERACTION WITH VEHICLE SYSTEM USING BROUGHT-IN DEVICES - In a first illustrative embodiment, a computer readable storage medium for storing instructions that, when executed by a processor is configure to establish communication with at least one of a plurality of handheld computing devices connected to a vehicle computing system. The processor may receive input identifying a connected device as a non-driver handheld computing device. Once connected to the vehicle-based computing system, the processor may allow the non-driver handheld computing device to control infotainment features and functions. The non-driver handheld computing device control of certain features may be represented to other occupants in the vehicle with updates being shown on a core controls display usually located in the center stack of the vehicle. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163772 | Aerial Forest Inventory System - A method and apparatus for generating information about a forest. A number of locations in the forest are identified over which an electromagnetic energy sensor system in an unmanned aerial vehicle generates the information about the forest by generating a point cloud with a resolution that meets a point cloud threshold. A route is generated for the unmanned aerial vehicle to move to the number of locations and generate the information about the forest in the number of locations. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163773 | METHOD OF MANAGING A WORKSITE - A method is disclosed for calibrating a vehicle model used to autonomously control a machine on a worksite. The method may include measuring a first value indicative of an operating condition of the machine, predicting a second value, using the vehicle model, corresponding to the first value and indicative of the operating condition, and determining a difference between the first value and the second value. The method may also include autonomously directing the machine to a calibration site of the worksite in response to determining that the difference between the first value and the second value is greater than a predetermined threshold, wherein the calibration site is automatically selected from a plurality of locations at the worksite based on a suitability index of the calibration site. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163774 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETERMINING OCCUPANT LOCATION USING CONNECTED DEVICES - A vehicle computing system enabling one or more processors to establish a communication connection with at least one of a plurality of handheld computing devices within a vehicle while enabling and determining infotainment control based on the location of the handheld device in the vehicle. The system may determine if the at least one of a plurality of handheld computing devices is a driver or non-driver handheld computing device based on a detected location of the communication connection. The system may determine that the at least one of a plurality of handheld computing devices is a non-driver handheld computing device based on the detected location, therefore enabling infotainment control from the non-driver handheld device. The system may determine that the at least one of a plurality of handheld computing devices is a driver handheld computing device based on the detected location, therefore limiting infotainment control from the driver handheld device. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163775 | GEODETIC MARKING SYSTEM FOR MARKING TARGET POINTS - A geodetic marking system for marking a known target point, having an automotive, unmanned, remotely controllable air vehicle and having a geodetic position determination arrangement for determining the external actual position of the air vehicle. The air vehicle also has a marking unit for marking the target point, and the marking system has a control unit such that the air vehicle can be positioned relative to the target point position on the basis of the external actual position, which can be determined continuously. The control unit is also configured in such a manner that it is possible to control the marking unit for marking the target point taking into account the actual position, the desired position and a defined marking direction from the marking unit to the target point, with the result that the target point can be marked with geodetic accuracy in the defined marking direction. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163776 | VEHICLE DRIVING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vehicle driving control system and method for selecting a driving pattern using a predetermined program (or application) and for operating vehicle driving via a terminal that provides driving information of the selected driving pattern. The vehicle driving control system may include a terminal configured to transmit a selected driving pattern mode and driving pattern control information on the selected driving pattern mode to a vehicle controller when a predetermined vehicle driving pattern control program is executed. A vehicle controller is configured to operate an object of a vehicle related to driving based on the driving pattern mode and the driving pattern control information transmitted by the terminal. A transceiver is configured to transmit and receive signals between the terminal and the vehicle controller. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163777 | VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a mobile communication device that controls in-vehicle devices remotely, a drive controller that controls drive of the vehicle, a communication controller that controls the wireless communication with the mobile communication device, and an auxiliary battery that activates the communication controller and an in-vehicle-device controller controlling the in-vehicle devices. The communication controller includes a stopper that stops the wireless communication if a correlating temperature is lower than or equal to a predetermined temperature, the correlating temperature correlating with the temperature of the auxiliary battery acquired at a first predetermined time after a stop of the drive controller. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163778 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING USER-SPECIFIC SETTINGS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN ASSIGNMENT OF A MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE TO A MOTOR VEHICLE FROM A PLURALITY OF MOTOR VEHICLES - Data and consequently settings in a motor vehicle are personalized in the present case using a central data processing device. The latter knows the positions of a motor vehicle or a plurality of motor vehicles and transmits these positions to a mobile communication appliance, which compares the transmitted positions with its own. If the result of the comparison is that the mobile communication appliance is situated in proximity to one of the motor vehicles, personalized data are transmitted, which can then be used to make personalized settings. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163779 | METHOD OF MANAGING A WORKSITE - A method is disclosed for calibrating a vehicle model used to autonomously control a machine on a worksite. The method may include measuring a first value indicative of an operating condition of the machine, predicting a second value, using the vehicle model, corresponding to the first value and indicative of the operating condition, and determining a difference between the first value and the second value. The method may also include autonomously directing the machine to a calibration site of the worksite in response to determining that the difference between the first value and the second value is greater than a predetermined threshold, wherein the calibration site is automatically selected from a plurality of locations at the worksite based on a suitability index of the calibration site. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163780 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE PROCESS EMULATION AND CONFIGURATION ON A MOBILE PLATFORM - A computer-implemented method includes providing an interface on a wireless device corresponding to an interface for vehicle infotainment system control. The method also includes providing simulated functionality of controls on the interface, such that activation of a control informs a user of what would occur if the control were activated on a vehicle interface. Further, the method includes saving at least one user setting input into the interface. The method additionally includes transferring the saved setting to a vehicle computing system (VCS) for use in infotainment system control when the wireless device is in communication with the VCS. | 06-12-2014 |
20140172192 | SMARTPHONE CONTROLLER OF VEHICLE SETTINGS - A vehicle control system that contains a control module configured to wirelessly communicate with a mobile device to upload and download user specific settings that may be stored on the mobile device. The mobile device may also be configured to enable the ignition system once the vehicle authenticates the mobile device and remote keyless entry system. The memory of the mobile device is read and write capable, allowing for data to be used by the control module in conjunction with several automobile systems, and allowing for data to be transferred from said systems to the portable memory device by the control module, thus facilitating vehicle operation. | 06-19-2014 |
20140172193 | BASE STATION CONTROL FOR AN UNOCCUPIED FLYING VEHICLE (UFV) - Disclosed herein are example embodiments for base station control for an unoccupied flying vehicle (UFV). For certain example embodiments, at least one machine, such as a base station, may: (i) obtain at least one indicator of at least one flight attribute corresponding to a first UFV; or (ii) transmit to a second UFV at least one indicator of at least one flight attribute corresponding to a first UFV. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth. | 06-19-2014 |
20140172194 | BASE STATION MULTI-VEHICLE COORDINATION - Disclosed herein are example embodiments for base station multi-vehicle coordination. For certain example embodiments, at least one machine, such as a base station, may: (i) effectuate one or more communications with at least a first UFV and a second UFV; or (ii) transmit to a first UFV at least one command based at least partially on one or more communications with at least a first UFV and a second UFV. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth. | 06-19-2014 |
20140172195 | CRASH PREVENTION SYSTEM FOR A STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL MACHINE - A crash prevention system mounted to the crane mast for a storage and retrieval machine having a rotating sensor apparatus for forming a circular detection pattern that detects an obstruction along the entire front or back of the crane mast is disclosed. A processor in operative communication with the rotating sensor apparatus generates a fault condition that terminates the movement of the storage and retrieval machine and prevents contact with the obstruction. | 06-19-2014 |
20140172196 | Transportation Vehicle System and Charging Method for the Transportation Vehicle System - A plurality of transportation vehicles travel with power from an energy storage member along a predetermined travel route under control of a ground controller. A charging area having charging equipment for charging the energy storage member of the transportation vehicle is provided in the travel route, and the transportation vehicles report a position and remaining capacity of the energy storage member to the ground controller. The ground controller controls a transportation vehicle having remaining capacity of a threshold value or less to travel to the charging area for charging the energy storage member, and controls transportation vehicles in the charging area to travel to positions outside the charging area in accordance with transportation requests. | 06-19-2014 |
20140172197 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE WITH A SMARTPHONE - A remote control system for controlling a vehicle with a smart phone. The system includes the smart phone programmed with an application that can be installed in the phone via a computer or downloaded from the Internet. The system also includes the vehicle that has been equipped with a radio antenna adapted for communication with the smart phone, an electric power source, servo controller drive motor and a programmable microcontroller (including sensors) and a servo controller steering motor. | 06-19-2014 |
20140172198 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, MOVABLE-BODY-MOUNTED APPARATUS, TERMINAL DEVICE, AND CENTER SERVER - Provided is a communication system capable of enhancing convenience for remotely operating a movable-body-mounted apparatus mountable in a movable body such as a vehicle. For example, a communication system includes a movable-body-mounted apparatus including: a movable body information storage part which stores movable body information including a received signal quality of a radio wave used for communication to/from a center server and information on a vehicle; a separation determination part which determines whether or not a user who moves along with the vehicle is separated from the vehicle; and a movable body information notification part which notifies the user of the movable body information stored in the movable body information storage part when the separation determination part determines that the user is separated from the vehicle. | 06-19-2014 |
20140172199 | VEHICLE OPERATED IN A SELF-PROPELLED PROGRAM-CONTROLLED MANNER FOR MEASURING, MARKING AND AT LEAST PRE- PUNCHING OR PRE-DRILLING HOLES FOR FOUNDATION DEVICES - A vehicle operated in a self-propelled program-controlled manner, in particular without a driver, for automatically measuring, marking and/or pre-drilling predetermined desired positions for foundation devices to be introduced into the ground, possibly also for introducing the foundation devices themselves. The vehicle includes a working device, which can be pivoted about pivoting axes and is equipped with a device for automatically detecting and correcting misalignments of the axis thereof and which brings the vehicle to the desired positions with a locating device, which establishes the actual position thereof, and a data processing system, which is loaded with the desired positions in such a way that it can perform the prescribed working steps in a program-controlled manner. | 06-19-2014 |
20140180498 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING SMART KEY - Disclosed herein is a method for recognizing a smart key. The method includes determining, by a controller, a predicted location, when a noise signal corresponding to a communication frequency area between a vehicle and the smart key is configured to be generated, using GPS information. The method further includes attempting to detect, by the controller, the smart key at the predicted location and amplifying, by the controller, an intensity of a detection signal transmitted by the vehicle with respect to the smart key when the smart key is not detected. Additionally, the method includes storing, by the controller, coordinates of the predicted location and the intensity of the detection signal when the smart key is detected by amplifying the detection signal. | 06-26-2014 |
20140180499 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DATA COMMUNICATIONS - A communication system includes a first wireless communication device disposed onboard a vehicle system having two or more propulsion-generating vehicles that are mechanically interconnected with each other. The communication system also includes a controller configured to be disposed onboard the vehicle system and operatively connected with the first wireless communication device in order to control operations of the device. The controller is configured to direct the first wireless communication device to switch between operating in an off-board communication mode and an onboard communication mode. When the first wireless communication device is operating in the off-board communication mode, the device is configured to receive remote data signals from a location that is disposed off-board of the vehicle system. When the first wireless communication device is operating in the onboard communication mode, the device is configured to communicate local data signals between the propulsion-generating vehicles of the vehicle system. | 06-26-2014 |
20140180500 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF AN INTOXICATED DRIVER AND CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF A VEHICLE - In various embodiments, apparatus, systems, and methods for detecting an intoxicated driver of a vehicle and preventing operation of the vehicle are presented. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises an air intake configured to intake an air sample from a predetermined detection zone. The predetermined detection zone is defined as a three-dimensional zone substantially in or in proximity of an area of a vehicle occupied by a driver. An operator detection sensor detects the presence of the driver within the predetermined detection zone. The operator detection sensor automatically operates the air intake when the operator is detected. A detector module comprises a sensor configured to produce an electrical signal representative of a blood alcohol content of the driver. A control module is electrically coupled to the detector module to control at least one operation of the vehicle in response to the signal received by the control module from the sensor. | 06-26-2014 |
20140180501 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED VEHICLE FLEET - A control system and method of a fleet of automated vehicles moving through a road network, which comprises some stationery and mobile control devices, of which some are fully independent of the mechanisms and technologies implemented in the vehicles, and some media to establish communication between the control devices by using, in some media, open communion protocols and, in others, closed protocols for the control of the different variables involved in the safe efficient operation in the transport of persons, cargo or both. | 06-26-2014 |
20140188305 | Systems and Methods For Transit Industry Vehicle Hardware-Agnostic Communication - Systems and methods for hardware-agnostic communication between one or more mobile data terminals and one or more vehicle logic units, where a vehicle logic unit can communicate with one or more inputs from a transit industry vehicle and create an abstraction interface capable of being processed by multiple mobile data terminal hardware platforms—meaning that each vehicle logic unit can communicate with multiple mobile data terminals, and each mobile data terminal can communicate with multiple vehicle logic units. | 07-03-2014 |
20140188306 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL IN A VEHICLE SYSTEM - A system is provided that includes a remote communication module, a control module, and a determination module. The remote communication module is configured to be disposed onboard a remote consist of a vehicle system, and is communicatively connected to at least one additional consist of the vehicle system. The control module is configured to be disposed onboard the remote consist and to provide control commands to at least one powered unit of the remote consist. The determination module is configured to be disposed onboard the remote consist and to determine capability information corresponding to the ability of the at least one powered unit of the remote consist to perform a first command received from one of the at least one additional consist. The determination module is also configured to determine a second command provided to the control module using the first command and the capability information. | 07-03-2014 |
20140188307 | SIGNAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VEHICLE SYSTEM - A communication system includes a first wireless communication device disposed onboard a vehicle system having two or more propulsion-generating vehicles that are mechanically interconnected with each other. The communication system also includes a controller configured to be disposed onboard the vehicle system and operatively connected with the first wireless communication device in order to control operations of the device. The controller is configured to direct the first wireless communication device to switch between operating in an off-board communication mode and an onboard communication mode. When the first wireless communication device is operating in the off-board communication mode, the device is configured to receive remote data signals from a location that is disposed off-board of the vehicle system. When the first wireless communication device is operating in the onboard communication mode, the device is configured to communicate local data signals between the propulsion-generating vehicles of the vehicle system. | 07-03-2014 |
20140188308 | UNMANNED VEHICLE CONTROLLER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE FUNCTION BRIDGE MODULES - Handheld, unmanned vehicle controllers including interchangeable function bridge modules attached to the grip handles of the controllers are described herein. Interchangeable function bridge modules can include, but are not limited to, a display screen module, a pushbutton module, and a keyboard module. An operator may quickly and easily swap modules, using different modules to perform various tasks. | 07-03-2014 |
20140188309 | SYSTEM FOR PASSIVE ENTRY AND PASSIVE START FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A system for passive entry and/or passive start for a motor vehicle is described, which includes an antenna group and an electronic control unit designed to be coupled to the vehicle, the electronic control unit for controlling the antenna group to cooperate with a portable recognition device carried by a user to enable the entry and/or start of the vehicle. The antenna group has at least a first antenna and a second antenna, designed to operate within the frequency range, and according to the communication protocol, of the Bluetooth standard, and having a respective radiation lobe; wherein the first antenna and the second antenna are arranged so that their radiation lobes are arranged on opposite sides with respect to a longitudinal symmetry axis of the motor vehicle. | 07-03-2014 |
20140188310 | Speed Limiting Vehicle Key Fob System - Provided is a preprogrammed key fob system that allows a user to limit a vehicle top speed while the given key fob is being used to operate the vehicle. The system comprises a vehicle system and a navigation system, wherein the navigation system is disposed within the key fobs and the key fob is adapted to communicate with the vehicle system while in use. The navigation system of each key is utilized to capture the local speed limit of a given road, while a vehicle speed is programmed into the specific key to set a vehicle speed buffer above the local speed limit being traveled. The system therefore limits the user of a given key to a preset limit, which adapts in real-time based on the local speed limits and allows the owner of the keys to set the limits and to monitor the vehicle conditions using the system. | 07-03-2014 |
20140195072 | INTER-VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS - Methods, systems, and apparatus are provided for communicating between one or more vehicles, including providing communicated information to a user of the one or more vehicles. The information may be presented to the user via one or more user interfaces. | 07-10-2014 |
20140195073 | METHOD FOR ACTUATING A CLOSURE ELEMENT ARRANGEMENT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a method for actuating a closure element arrangement in a motor vehicle, wherein the closure element arrangement has a closure element, a drive arrangement associated with the closure element, a control arrangement and a sensor arrangement having at least one sensor element that is particularly in the form of a proximity sensor, wherein operator control event monitoring involves the control arrangement being used to monitor sensor events in the sensor measured values from the sensor arrangement for whether a predetermined operator control event is occurring, and the result of the operator control event monitoring is taken as a basis for actuating the drive arrangement. It is proposed that the operator control event monitoring is based on at least one operator control event model stored in the control arrangement and that the operator control event model is produced and/or parameterized during use compliant with normal operation. | 07-10-2014 |
20140195074 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHANGING EITHER DRIVER BEHAVIOR OR VEHICLE BEHAVIOR BASED ON CURRENT VEHICLE LOCATION AND ZONE DEFINITIONS CREATED BY A REMOTE USER - A remote user can define one or more zone based driver/vehicle behavior definitions. Current vehicle location is analyzed at the vehicle or remotely to determine if the vehicle is approaching or has arrived at a location for which a zone based driver/vehicle behavior has been defined. For zone based driver behavior definitions, a display in the vehicle automatically displays the zone based driver behavior definition to the driver. In some embodiments driver compliance is tracked and non-compliance is reported to the remote user. For zone based vehicle behavior definitions, a vehicle controller at the vehicle responsible for controlling the defined behavior is reprogrammed to impose the defined behavior (no regeneration at location, max speed at location, no idle over 2 minutes at location, etc.). Once the vehicle has left the zone, the controller programming reverts to its prior state, and/or zone based driver behavior definition is no longer displayed. | 07-10-2014 |
20140195075 | System and Method for Testing Crash Avoidance Technologies - A Guided Soft Target System is disclosed that includes a subject vehicle and a dynamic motion element (DME). The subject vehicle may be accelerated at an arbitrary rate to a speed corresponding to the speed in its own predetermined trajectory. Each of the DME vehicles computes its target speed as a ratio of the subject vehicle's speed at each waypoint location, and modulates its speed control to achieve this target speed. To further compensate for timing differences along the target path, each DME computes its longitudinal error along the path relative to its target position, as dictated by the position of the subject vehicle within its own trajectory, and each DME's target speed is modulated in order to minimize the longitudinal error along the predetermined trajectory. | 07-10-2014 |
20140195076 | VEHICLE CONTROL LIMITS - Included are embodiments for providing vehicle control limits. One embodiment of a system includes a navigation system and a vehicle that includes a memory component that stores a program. Embodiments of the system are configured to receive an indication for automatic control of the vehicle, receive a route for the vehicle to reach a destination for completing a work order from the navigation system, and determine a vehicle limit, wherein the vehicle limit is based on a current state of the vehicle. Some embodiments are configured to communicate the vehicle limit from a vehicle control module (VCM) to a navigation control module (NCM), determine, via the NCM, an automatic command based on the destination and the vehicle limit and send the automatic command to a motor of the vehicle. | 07-10-2014 |
20140200740 | SHORT RANGE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A VEHICLE AND A HANDHELD COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - A method and system for establishing short range wireless communication (SRWC) between a handheld communications device (HCD) and a vehicle telematics unit. In some instances, the communication may be established following a disconnection event between the telematics unit and a wireless carrier network. The SRWC may include Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct as well as other suitable protocols or technologies. Once SRWC is established, the telematics unit may receive a vehicle command from the HCD and perform the command. | 07-17-2014 |
20140200741 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE IN A GUIDEWAY NETWORK - A control system for a vehicle in a guideway network including a centralized control system configured to generate a first set of instructions. The control system further includes at least one de-centralized control system configured to generate a second set of instructions. The control system further includes an on-board controller configured to receive the first set of instructions and the second set of instructions during a same time period. The on-board controller is configured to receive the first set of instructions using a first communication technique. The on-board controller is configured to receive the second set of instructions via a second communication technique diverse from the first communication technique. If a discrepancy exists, the on-board controller is configured to execute a least restrictive of the first or second set of instructions. The control system is capable of seamlessly transferring control between the two control systems. | 07-17-2014 |
20140200742 | AUTOSTARTING A VEHICLE BASED ON USER CRITERIA - A method of remotely performing a vehicle autostart function when starting a vehicle engine. A vehicle may be associated with a handheld communication device (HCD) using a vehicle mobile application (e.g., on the HCD). Using the application, a configuration of at least one vehicle function and autostart criteria may be received. The auto-start criteria may define a geographic area. It may be determined that the vehicle and the HCD are located within the geographic area at a time when it is desirable to autostart the vehicle. Weather data may be determined for the geographic area at that time. The vehicle's engine may be autostarted and at least one vehicle autostart function may be performed. | 07-17-2014 |
20140200743 | VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A vehicle instrument panel apparatus includes a communication unit configured to receive a widget or content transmitted from one or more user terminals, an instrument panel page constituted of a plurality of instrument panel containers in which the widget or content is embedded, a converting unit configured to generate data capable of being embedded in the instrument panel containers according to a type of the received widget or content, an execution unit configured to load the instrument panel page to a screen, a sensing data acquiring unit configured to acquire measurement information input through one or more sensors, and an interface unit configured to combine the measurement information acquired by the sensing data acquiring unit with the instrument panel page loaded by the execution unit. | 07-17-2014 |
20140200744 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STEERING AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a method for steering a UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, to enable a high level command of the UAV. The method comprising the steps of: determining ( | 07-17-2014 |
20140200745 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, SOUND OPERATING SYSTEM, AND SOUND OPERATING METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - An information processing apparatus for operating a vehicle, when the vehicle is running, and an application is instructed through voice. An in-running operation acceptance/denial list is produced, i.e., a list of words meaning an operation to be inhibited from being executed during the time when the vehicle is running. A command acceptance/denial executing portion of the onboard apparatus determines if the command corresponding to the content, which a user speaks, can be operated or not, during the time when the vehicle is running, by referring this list and a title of the command operable through voices included in the application, and when the vehicle is running, an execution of that command is instructed to an application controller portion, if being determined operable, by referring to a running condition of the vehicle, and if being determined inoperable, the execution of that command is not instructed to the application controller portion. | 07-17-2014 |
20140207310 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING WIRELESS POWER AND CONTROL SIGNALS TO A TROLLEY - A trolley system for the entertainment industry can receive power and control signals wirelessly. The trolley system can be wirelessly powered by an inductive power transfer system that is associated with the support member the trolley travels along. The trolley system can use a leaky feeder system for the wireless exchange of data, information and control instructions with an automation and motion and control system. The trolley can include additional components, e.g., a winch, that also receive power and control signals wirelessly. | 07-24-2014 |
20140207311 | RADIO CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT, REMOTE CONTROLLER AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - A radio controlled (RC) vehicle includes a receiver that is coupled to receive an RF signal from a remote control device, the RF signal containing command data in accordance with a first coordinate system, wherein the first coordinate system is from a perspective of the remote control device. A motion sensing module generates motion data based on the motion of the RC vehicle. A processing module transforms the command data into control data in accordance with a second coordinate system, wherein the second coordinate system is from a perspective of the RC vehicle. A plurality of control devices control the motion of the RC vehicle based on the control data. | 07-24-2014 |
20140207312 | Method And System For Customizing, On The Fly, A Vehicle Offered For Hire - The invention relates to a method ( | 07-24-2014 |
20140207313 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A communication system has a first communication device, and a second communication device that conducts wireless communication the first communication device. The first communication device has a first transmitter that transmits a signal to the second communication device while modulating the signal, and a first transmission controller that controls the first transmitter. The second communication device has a first receiver that receives the signal from the first communication device and demodulates the received signal. The first transmission controller performs control so as to change a modulation method in midstream when a predetermined first signal is modulated and transmitted. The first receiver changes a demodulation method according to the change of the modulation method of the first signal in midstream when the first signal is received and demodulated. | 07-24-2014 |
20140214234 | Inventory System with Connectable Inventory Holders - An apparatus includes an interface and a processor. The interface is operable to wirelessly transmit instructions to one or more mobile drive units. The processor is communicatively coupled to the interface and is operable to instruct a mobile drive unit to transport a first shipping container storing at least one completed order to a shipping station, instruct the mobile drive unit to connect the first shipping container to a second shipping container to form a group of connected shipping containers. The processor is also operable to detect a trigger event, and in response to detecting the trigger event, coordinate movement of one or more mobile drive units to transport the group of connected shipping containers onto a vehicle for shipment. | 07-31-2014 |
20140214235 | MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING AUTONOMOUS EDGE DUMPING - A control system is disclosed for use with a plurality of machines operating at a worksite. The control system may have a plurality of communicating devices, and a plurality of onboard controllers, each mountable to the plurality of machines. The control system may also have an offboard controller in communication with the plurality of onboard controllers via the plurality of communicating devices. The offboard controller may be configured to selectively assign each of a plurality of sequentially arranged dump targets for use by each of the plurality of machines based on an order in which the plurality of machines arrive at a dump location. The offboard controller may be further configured to make a determination that lanes extending to two dump targets of the plurality of sequentially arranged dump targets overlap, and selectively skip assignment of one of the two dump targets based on the determination. | 07-31-2014 |
20140214236 | MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING AUTONOMOUS EDGE DUMPING - A control system is disclosed for use with a machine at a worksite. The control system may have an offboard controller. The offboard controller may be configured to receive information regarding a berm at the worksite, determine starting and ending points spaced apart along an edge of the berm based on the information, and determine a maximum orthogonal distance from a virtual line extending between the starting and ending points to the edge of the berm. The offboard controller may be further configured to selectively validate the starting and ending points based on the maximum orthogonal distance, and to designate a center of the virtual line between validated starting and ending points as a dump target. | 07-31-2014 |
20140214237 | MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING AUTONOMOUS EDGE DUMPING - A control system is disclosed for use with a machine. The control system may have a communicating device, a locating device configured to generate a first signal indicative of a location of the machine, a sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of contact of the machine with a berm, and an onboard controller. The control system may also have an offboard controller configured to generate a first set of coordinates of a dump target, and to assign the first set of coordinates to the onboard controller for use in controlling the machine. The offboard controller may also be configured to detect contact of the machine with the berm based on the second signal during reverse travel toward the dump target, and to generate a second set of coordinates of the dump target to correspond with a location of the machine at a time of contact detection. | 07-31-2014 |
20140214238 | WORKSITE DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A data management system is disclosed for use with a plurality of machines operating at a worksite. The data management system may have a plurality of onboard sensory devices, each configured to generate data regarding at least one of machine performance and worksite conditions. The data management system may also have a plurality of onboard locating devices, each configured to generate a machine location signal. The data management system may further have a plurality of onboard communication devices, and a worksite controller. The worksite controller may be configured to receive the data and the machine location signals from onboard the plurality of machines via the plurality of communication devices, trigger an event based on the data received from onboard at least a first of the plurality of machines, and selectively retrieve data from at least a second of the plurality of machines based on event triggering. | 07-31-2014 |
20140214239 | TACTICAL ROBOT CONTROLLER - An unmanned systems operator control system includes a hand held controller with a set of switches and control enumeration software specially configured to report a superset of virtual switches based on the physical switches. A core unit includes a first unmanned system control application subscribing to a first switch subset of the superset and outputting commands controlling a first unmanned system based on activation of the set of switches. A second unmanned system control application subscribes to a second switch subset of the superset and outputs commands controlling a second unmanned system based on activation of the set of switches. A mode switching subsystem is configured, in a first state, to map the set of switches to the first switch subset and, in a second state, to map the set of switches to the second switch subset. | 07-31-2014 |
20140214240 | UNIVERSAL REMOTE OPERATOR STATION - A remote operator station for controlling an operation of a machine is disclosed. The remote operator station comprises a display device, a plurality of control devices, and a controller communicably coupled to the display device and the control devices. The controller is configured to display a list of types of machines capable of being operated remotely. The controller receives an input indicative of a machine selected from the list. The controller determines a plurality of functionalities associated with the operation of the selected machine. The controller maps the determined functionalities to the plurality of control devices and further displays the mapped functionalities associated with the control devices. | 07-31-2014 |
20140214241 | Remotely activating an event in a vehicle using Wi-Fi Direct - The embodiment provides a method for remotely activating an event in a vehicle using a Wi-Fi Direct (WFD) network. The method includes establishing a WFD based connection with an electronic device in the WFD network and receiving information associated with the vehicle using the WFD based connection. Further, the method includes remotely activating the events in the vehicle based on the information associated with the vehicle. | 07-31-2014 |
20140214242 | PROVIDING BATTERY CHARGE STATE INFORMATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE - The disclosure is related to providing information on a battery charge state of a parked electric vehicle through at least one of one or more light lamps and one or more speakers of the parked electric vehicle. Particularly, the disclosure may control at least one of a lamp light color, a lamp blink pattern, and a sound pattern according to the battery charge state information such that a user can recognize the battery charge state away from the electric vehicle through hearing and/or vision. | 07-31-2014 |
20140222246 | SOFTWARE-DEFINED MULTI-MODE ULTRA-WIDEBAND RADAR FOR AUTONOMOUS VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING OF SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS - A small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) is used for aerial and on the ground surveillance while an operator of the sUAS, or other personnel, remain at a safe distance. The sUAS system can perform an autonomous landing and can be operated at an extended, e.g., greater than 100 meters, standoff from the detection apparatus and potential harm. The sUAS may be implemented as an easy-to-operate, small vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft with a set of optical, thermal, and chemical detection modules for performing aerial surveillance and ground surveillance after landing. | 08-07-2014 |
20140222247 | System and Method for Adjusting the Operation of a Machine - A system for controlling movement of a machine includes a drive system, a position sensor, and a communications system. A controller is configured to determine the position of the machine and determine a signal transmission threshold based at least in part upon the position of the machine. The controller may stop movement of the machine upon an interruption in signal transmission from a remote system exceeding the signal transmission threshold. | 08-07-2014 |
20140222248 | UNOCCUPIED FLYING VEHICLE (UFV) COORDINATION - Disclosed herein are example embodiments for unoccupied flying vehicle (UFV) coordination. For certain example embodiments, at least one machine, such as a UFV, may: (i) obtain one or more theater characteristics; or (ii) coordinate at least one behavior of at least one UFV based, at least partially, on one or more theater characteristics. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth. | 08-07-2014 |
20140222249 | APPARATUS FOR USE ON UNMANNED VEHICLES - An apparatus, and a method performed by the apparatus, are disclosed wherein the apparatus can be mounted on an unmanned vehicle and arranged to act upon a payload. The payload can be mounted on the unmanned vehicle and, under an action of the apparatus, is able to be activated. The method can include receiving an activation instruction from an entity remote from the unmanned vehicle; determining whether or not the received activation instruction is valid by performing a validation process; and in response to determining that the received activation instruction is valid, activating the payload. In response to determining that the received activation instruction is not valid, activation of the payload may be prevented or opposed. | 08-07-2014 |
20140222250 | LOCATION BASED ACCESS CONTROL OF MATERIAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE RESOURCES - A method for transportation of material includes operating a material transportation vehicle according to a material transportation plan. The plan includes a representation of one or more regions within a geographical area, each of the regions being associated with a group of one or more communication stations and a representation of a route of travel within the geographical area. The route of travel traverses a first region of the one or more regions within the geographical area. The operating includes causing the vehicle to travel along the route of travel including causing the vehicle to enter the first region, accepting control information originating from a first communication station of the communication stations associated with the first region, the first communication station being authorized to control a material transportation resource of the vehicle in the first region, and causing an exchange of the material according to the accepted control information. | 08-07-2014 |
20140222251 | Robot Confinement - A method of confining a robot in a work space includes providing a portable barrier signal transmitting device including a primary emitter emitting a confinement beam primarily along an axis defining a directed barrier. A mobile robot including a detector, a drive motor and a control unit controlling the drive motor is caused to avoid the directed barrier upon detection by the detector on the robot. The detector on the robot has an omnidirectional field of view parallel to the plane of movement of the robot. The detector receives confinement light beams substantially in a plane at the height of the field of view while blocking or rejecting confinement light beams substantially above or substantially below the plane at the height of the field of view. | 08-07-2014 |
20140222252 | Remote Control for a Parking Assistance System and a Parking Assistance System which can be Controlled by Remote Control - A remote control for a parking assistance system for automated parking of a passenger motor vehicle is provided. The parking assistance system has an environment sensor system that supplies sensor information, and an obstacle detection device for detecting the presence of an obstacle based on the sensor information. In addition, the parking assistance system has a bidirectional wireless communication device that transmits obstacle detection information about the presence of an obstacle to the remote control. The remote control also has a bidirectional wireless communication device for communication with the passenger motor vehicle. In addition, the remote control has one or more parking function operating elements for controlling the parking and/or unparking. The bidirectional communication device of the remote control receives the obstacle detection information. In addition, the remote control has signaling means for signaling the presence of an obstacle to the operator of the remote control. | 08-07-2014 |
20140222253 | DEVICE FOR SETTING AT LEAST ONE OPERATING PARAMETER OF AT LEAST ONE VEHICLE SYSTEM IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - A device sets at least one operating parameter of at least one vehicle system of a motor vehicle. The device has at least one movement detection apparatus for determining the movement of at least one person located inside or in the vicinity of the motor vehicle, which movement detection apparatus is designed to determine at least one person-specific movement information item using at least one person-specific movement signal which is supplied by a person-side movement sensor system and relates to the movement of the person. The device is designed to set the at least one operating parameter of the at least one vehicle system using the person-specific movement information item. The device also has a memory in which certain settings of an operating parameter of a vehicle system are assigned to certain person-specific movement information items. | 08-07-2014 |
20140236387 | CLICKABLE CAMERA WINDOW - Embodiments are directed to receiving, by a control station, an input including a command for re-location of a vehicle from a first location to a second location, the input identifying the second location, determining, by the control station, at least one of a distance, a direction, an altitude, and a latitude and longitude for the vehicle to travel from the first location to the second location, and transmitting, by the control station, the command and the at least one of a distance, a direction, an altitude, and a latitude and longitude to the vehicle. | 08-21-2014 |
20140236388 | AERIAL DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH FLOATING PIXELS - A system for performing an aerial display. The system includes a plurality of UAVs each including a propulsion device and a display payload, and the system includes a ground station system with a processor executing a fleet manager module and memory storing a different flight plan and a set of display controls for the UAVs. Then, wherein, during a display time period, the UAVs concurrently execute the flight plans through operation of the propulsion devices and operate the display payloads based on the display controls. The display payloads each include a lighting assembly and a light controller. The output light is one of a two or more colored light streams, and each of the display payloads further may include a light diffuser with the output light being directed onto a surface of the light diffuser. The light diffuser may include a light diffusing screen extending about the lighting assembly. | 08-21-2014 |
20140236389 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DYNAMICALLY MODIFYING A USER INTERFACE BASED ON SAFETY LEVEL - A method of dynamically altering a user experience based on safety level is provided. A first user experience is provided to a user in a vehicle. The information is received from an information source. The information is used to calculate a safety level score for a vehicle. Then, a second user experience different than the first user experience is provided to the user in the vehicle, based on the safety level score. | 08-21-2014 |
20140236390 | VERTICAL TAKEOFF AND LANDING (VTOL) SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM FOR MONITORING OIL AND GAS PIPELINES - Extended-range monitoring and surveillance of facilities and infrastructure—such as oil, water, and gas pipelines and power lines—employs autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capable, small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) aircraft and docking platforms for accommodating the sUAS aircraft. Monitoring and surveillance of facilities using one or more embodiments may be performed continually by the sUAS flying autonomously along a pre-programmed flight path. The sUAS aircraft may have an integrated gas collector and analyzer unit, and capability for downloading collected data and analyzer information from the sUAS aircraft to the docking platforms. The gas collector and analyzer unit may provide remote sensing and in-situ investigation of leaks and other environmental concerns as part of a “standoff” (e.g., remote from operators of the system or the facilities) survey that can keep field operators out of harm's way and monitor health of the environment. | 08-21-2014 |
20140236391 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN UNMANNED VEHICLE - In one or more embodiments, an apparatus and method for operating an unmanned and autonomous vehicle includes a sensor management module configured to direct sensors as to what function they are to provide; a mission management module configured to provide execute function capabilities; an effects management module configured to provide launching and directing weapons to their target capabilities; a vehicle management module; a situation awareness management module configured to provide correlate sensor data of objects, threats, targets, geographic points of interest that the pilot requires in the immediate environment; a communications management module; an information management module configured to provide a database of intelligence-related data; a middleware module configured to interface with the sensor management module, the mission management module, the effects management module, the vehicle management module, the situation awareness management module, the communications management module, and the information management module. | 08-21-2014 |
20140236392 | MOBILE CONTROL SYSTEM - A first control signal is computed according to a first control rule, and a second control signal is computed according to a second control rule sophisticated more than the first control rule. Based on a condition of a communication between an external center and a communication module of each vehicle, any one of the first control signal and the second control signal as the control signal of an ISC valve. | 08-21-2014 |
20140236393 | ORIENTING A USER INTERFACE OF A CONTROLLER FOR OPERATING A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE - A self-propelled device determines an orientation for its movement based on a pre-determined reference frame. A controller device is operable by a user to control the self-propelled device. The controller device includes a user interface for controlling at least a direction of movement of the self-propelled device. The self-propelled device is configured to signal the controller device information that indicates the orientation of the self-propelled device. The controller device is configured to orient the user interface, based on the information signaled from the self-propelled device, to reflect the orientation of the self-propelled device. | 08-21-2014 |
20140244071 | Adaptive Vibration Control for Ski - A method and apparatus for controlling of ski vibration consisting an accelerator/actuator sub-system attached to the ski and a adaptive vibration control application residing in the user smart-phone and communicating with the accelerometer/actuator sub-system over Bluetooth radio interface is disclosed. The adaptive vibration control application extracts vibration frequencies and amplitudes from signal received from an accelerometer, separates such frequencies according to their types—bending or torsional, and after thresholding and scaling by the ski calibration parameters and by the user desired ski response, apply such signal to the control loop and consequently to the actuators to provide vibration dampening force. In one embodiment, such actuators are attached to the ski, while in another embodiment such actuators are embedded into the ski. | 08-28-2014 |
20140244072 | System And Method For Incorporating Gesture And Voice Recognition Into A Single System - A system and method for combining two separate types of human machine interfaces, e.g., a voice signal and a gesture signal, performing voice recognition to a voice signal and gesture recognition to the gesture signal. Based on a confidence determination using the voice recognition result and the gesture recognition result the system can, for example, immediately perform the command/request, request confirmation of the command/request or determine that the command/request was not identified. | 08-28-2014 |
20140244073 | VEHICLE INCLUDING AUTOMATIC STEERING PORTION - In a vehicle including an automatic steering means enabling the vehicle to move automatically by receiving an instruction signal for a remote operation from a transmitter outside of the vehicle, the vehicle enables correspondence to an ambient condition change when parking-out. When an automatic steering unit automatically performs parking-out by receiving an instruction from a transmitter, obstacle conditions around the vehicle (particularly, around a door) obtained by a surrounding object sensor are detected, and it is determined whether a sufficient space is ensured for a passenger's getting on/off through a door to automatically move a vehicle to a place where getting on/off is easy. | 08-28-2014 |
20140244074 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A control system for a vehicle, capable of suppressing increase in power consumption and reducing running cost when electric power supplied from power source is consumed by an on-vehicle electric device. The control system | 08-28-2014 |
20140249692 | UNOCCUPIED FLYING VEHICLE (UFV) INTER-VEHICLE COMMUNICATION FOR HAZARD HANDLING - Disclosed herein are example embodiments for unoccupied flying vehicle (UFV) inter-vehicle communication for hazard handling. For certain example embodiments, at least one machine may: (i) receive one or more flight attributes from a remote UFV, with the one or more flight attributes indicative of one or more flight capabilities of the remote UFV; or (ii) adjust a flight path of a UFV based at least partially on one or more flight attributes received from a remote UFV. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth. | 09-04-2014 |
20140249693 | CONTROLLING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES AS A FLOCK TO SYNCHRONIZE FLIGHT IN AERIAL DISPLAYS - A system for flock-based control of a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The system includes UAVs each including a processor executing a local control module and memory accessible by the processor for use by the local control module. The system includes a ground station system with a processor executing a fleet manager module and with memory storing a different flight plan for each of the UAVs. The flight plans are stored on the UAVs, and, during flight operations, each of the local control modules independently controls the corresponding UAV to execute its flight plan without ongoing control from the fleet manager module. The fleet manager module is operable to initiate flight operations by concurrently triggering initiation of the flight plans by the multiple UAVs. Further, the local control modules monitor front and back and communication channels and, when a channel is lost, operate the UAV in a safe mode. | 09-04-2014 |
20140249694 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING OPERATION OF AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - A method of controlling operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle having a flight control system ( | 09-04-2014 |
20140249695 | LOW LATENCY DATA LINK SYSTEM AND METHOD - Devices and methods for a low latency data telecommunication system and method for video, audio control data and other data for use with one or more robots and remote controls are disclosed. The data transmission can be digital. The data telecommunication system can enable the use of multiple robots and multiple remote controls in the same location with encrypted data transmission. | 09-04-2014 |
20140249696 | REMOTE VEHICLE PROGRAMMING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for remotely programming a vehicle including a vehicle connector with a plurality of pins in communication with one or more vehicle sub-systems or modules, a vehicle communication device connected to the vehicle connector; a bi-directional communication link between the vehicle communication device and a remote communication device, and a computer system connected to the remote communication device. The vehicle communication device is configured to receive signals from the pins, convert the signals to a network compatible data packet which can then be transmitted to the remote communication device, which re-converts the signals to the pin signals, which can be read by a computing system, such as a vehicle scan tool. Programming instructions can be sent from the scan tool to the vehicle, over the bi-directional communication link between the remote communication device and the vehicle communication device. | 09-04-2014 |
20140249697 | MODEL VEHICLE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and apparatus for remotely piloting a vehicle. In one aspect, a system includes a transmitter capable to receive vehicle control signals and transmit the vehicle control signals to a vehicle including at least one receiver; one or more modules; and at least one power supply; wherein the at least one receiver receives the transmitted vehicle control signals and transmits the vehicle control signals in a CAN message format to all of the one or more modules; and each of the one or more modules selectively chooses which of the vehicle control signals in a CAN message format the module will respond to. | 09-04-2014 |
20140249698 | System and Method for Controlling a Trolling Motor - A trolling motor control system that includes a main controller configured interface with a trolling motor is provided. The main controller is configured to control the output power and directional heading of the trolling motor. In at least one embodiment, the main controller has an electronic interface configured to establish a two-way day data connection between the main controller and an electronic GPS-equipped mapping device. This two-way connection allows the main controller to use data stored on the GPS-equipped mapping device to execute functions of the trolling motor control system. It also allows functions of the trolling motor control system to be executed via controls on the GPS-equipped mapping device. | 09-04-2014 |
20140249699 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED ESTABLISHMENT OF A VEHICLE CONSIST - A method for controllably linking propulsion units in a vehicle consist includes transmitting a linking signal having an identity of a lead propulsion unit. A remote propulsion unit is remotely controlled by the lead unit when the identity matches a designated identity stored onboard the remote unit. A de-linking signal is transmitted from the lead unit when the lead unit is to be decoupled from the vehicle consist. The de-linking signal includes a replacement identity of a replacement propulsion unit. A replacement linking signal is transmitted from a second lead unit. The remote propulsion unit allows the second lead propulsion unit to remotely control the operations of the remote propulsion unit when replacement identity stored onboard the remote propulsion unit matches an identity that is communicated in the replacement linking signal. | 09-04-2014 |
20140257595 | AERIAL IMAGE COLLECTION - In one embodiment, an aerial collection system includes an image collection field vehicle that travels at street level and an image collection aerial vehicle that travels in the air above the street. The aerial vehicle collects image data including at least a portion of the field vehicle. The field vehicle includes a marker, which is identified from the collected image data. The marker is analyzed to determine an operating characteristic of the aerial vehicle. In one example, the operating characteristic in the marker includes information for a flight instruction for the aerial vehicle. In another example, the operating characteristic in the marker includes information for the three dimensional relationship between the vehicles. The three dimensional relationship is used to combine images collected from the air and images collected from the street level. | 09-11-2014 |
20140257596 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AND MONITORING THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) - The embodiments herein disclose a method and a remote control for controlling and monitoring surrounding areas of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) by an operator with a remote control comprising a flight display. The embodiments disclose a surprising advantageously effect for the purposes of controlling and monitoring the surroundings of a UAV by combining the image captured by a UAV camera with a transparently overlaid positional and navigation map providing a perception enabling the operator to have a complete overall view of the situation, utilizing a common screen section of a flight display and thereby not having to shift eye view. Viewing images and positional and navigation information in the way described has shown not to interfere with each other, rather on the contrary. | 09-11-2014 |
20140277834 | INTER-VEHICLE FLIGHT ATTRIBUTE COMMUNICATION FOR AN UNOCCUPIED FLYING VEHICLE (UFV) - Disclosed herein are example embodiments for inter-vehicle flight attribute communication for an unoccupied flying vehicle (UFV). For certain example embodiments, at least one machine may: (i) obtain at least one indication related to imparting at least one flight attribute corresponding to a UFV; or (ii) transmit to a remote UFV at least one indicator of at least one flight attribute corresponding to a UFV based at least partially on at least one indication related to imparting at least one flight attribute. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277835 | ROUTE NAVIGATION WITH OPTIMAL SPEED PROFILE - Energy consumption of a vehicle is optimized while traveling a route assembled of road segments between a first position and a destination. A speed profile generator is located at least partially off of the vehicle and uses an energy consumption model of the vehicle together with road grade data corresponding to the route to calculate an optimal speed profile. The speed profile specifies target speeds for respective locations on the route for traversing the route with an optimized energy consumption. The speed profile generator compares energy consumption for a plurality of feasible speed profile trajectories between a maximum trajectory and a minimum trajectory in order to identify the optimal speed profile. A speed updater is responsive to a current position of the vehicle and the optimal speed profile to initiate the target speed for the current position. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277836 | STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR RADIO CONTROL VEHICLE AND A RADIO CONTROLLED CAR COMPRISING THE SAME - A steering control system for a RC vehicle is provided. The steering control system comprises an angular speed sensor and a processing unit. The processing unit is configured to receive a first steering signal from a receiver of the radio controlled vehicle which indicates a position of a control stick or a control wheel of a controller for the radio controlled vehicle and to receive a signal from the angular speed sensor. The first steering signal is adjusted based on the signal from the angular speed sensor and the position of a control stick or a control wheel of a controller to improve stability of the vehicle without deteriorating a maneuverability of the vehicle. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277837 | KEY FOB SECURITY COPY TO A MOBILE PHONE - A mobile device enabling one or more processors to receive vehicle key security codes from a vehicle key. The mobile device may receive a signal from a transmitter associated with a vehicle key, the signal being indicative of one or more security codes associated with the vehicle key. The mobile device may store the one or more security codes in memory and configure a mobile device application to implement one or more vehicle control functions using the security codes. The mobile device may wirelessly transmit commands for implementing the one or more vehicle control functions using the security codes to a vehicle associated with the key. The wireless transmission of commands may include short range wireless communication. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277838 | REMOTE FUNCTION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE HAVING A DATA COMMUNICATIONS BUS AND RELATED METHODS - A remote function control system for a vehicle including a data communications bus extending throughout the vehicle and coupled to vehicle devices may include a wireless data bus device in the vehicle coupled to a wired vehicle electrical power system. The wireless data bus device may include a wired interface coupled to the data communications bus in the vehicle, and a first wireless device coupled to the wired interface. A remote function device coupled to the wired electrical system may include a second wireless device to wirelessly communicate within the vehicle with the first wireless device and a third wireless device to wirelessly communicate with a remote control device away from the vehicle. The remote function device may also include a controller coupled to the second and third wireless devices to permit communication between the remote control device and a vehicle device coupled to the data communications bus. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277839 | REMOTE START SYSTEM INCLUDING TEMPERATURE BASED ENGINE STOPPAGE AND RELATED METHODS - A remote start system for a vehicle having an engine, and a vehicle data communications bus extending throughout the vehicle may include at least one external temperature sensor coupled to the vehicle data communications bus to sense an external vehicle temperature, and at least one internal temperature sensor coupled to the vehicle data communications bus to sense an internal vehicle temperature. The remote start system may also include a wireless remote control device and a controller coupled to the vehicle data communications bus to start the engine based upon the wireless remote control device and determine an idle time threshold based upon the external temperature. The controller may also stop the engine based upon reaching the idle time threshold or an internal vehicle temperature threshold. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277840 | VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER - Disclosed is a base unit that may be used to demobilize a vehicle. The base unit may include a microprocessor, a relay connected to the microprocessor, and at least one transceiver connected to the microprocessor. In example embodiments, the microprocessor may be configured to receive data related to a number of time increments to count, count a number of time increments, and activate the relay when it determines that no more time is to be counted. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277841 | Motorized Luggage or Luggage Platform with Wired or Wireless Guidance and Distance Control - The present invention comprises a motorized luggage container, luggage bag, or luggage rack apparatus that has a wired or wireless control for controlling the movement of the device. The motorized luggage container, luggage bag, or luggage rack apparatus includes a plurality of wheels, of which one or more of the wheels are engaged to a motor, preferably electric in design, and one or more of the wheels also include a steering mechanism. The motorized luggage container, luggage bag, or luggage rack also includes a power supply, such as one or more batteries, and electrical circuitry for communicating with the wired or wireless control. In the wire control, a tether line is held by the individual for controlling the motorized present invention. In the wireless design, the individual holds, pockets, or otherwise maintains a wireless remote for which the motorized luggage follows from a specified distance. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277842 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A REMOTE AERIAL DEVICE FOR UP-CLOSE INSPECTION - The method and system may be used to control the movement of a remote aerial device in an incremental step manner during a close inspection of an object or other subject matter. At the inspection location, a control module “stabilizes” the remote aerial device in a maintained, consistent hover while maintaining a close distance to the desired object. The control module may retrieve proximal sensor data that indicates possible nearby obstructions to the remote aerial device and may transmit the data to a remote control client. The remote control module may determine and display the possible one or more non-obstructed directions that the remote aerial device is capable of moving by an incremental distance. In response to receiving a selection of one of the directions, the remote control module may transmit the selection to the remote aerial device to indicate the next movement for the remote aerial device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277843 | STATEFUL INTEGRATION OF A VEHICLE INFORMATION SYSTEM USER INTERFACE WITH MOBILE DEVICE OPERATIONS - A method, device, and vehicle information system are provided for persisting application context from the vehicle information system to the mobile device. The mobile device provides access to at least one application executing on the mobile device to the vehicle information system. On termination of that access, an operating context is determined for each of the mobile device applications where possible. In some cases, where application context is persisted from one system or device to the other, the current data is presented in accordance with a transport modality associated with the other device or system. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277844 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING A VEHICLE VIA A MOBILE DEVICE - A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). Relevant information regarding vehicles that use the collection and distribution machines is communicated to or acquired by mobile devices of users associated with one or more of the vehicles. The vehicle information may include information regarding diagnostics or status of the vehicle and information regarding usage history of the vehicle received from different sources. This information is then processed and analyzed at the mobile device and such information is presented by the mobile device in a useful manner to the user and/or communicated to another device external to the mobile device, such as the vehicle, for further processing or communication of the data. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277845 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING A VEHICLE CONSIST - A method for remotely controlling a vehicle system includes selectively identifying, among two or more consists in the vehicle system, a selected consist to remotely control. Each of the two or more consists including a propulsion-generating vehicle. The method also includes initiating remote control of the propulsion-generating vehicle in the selected consist and remotely controlling at least one of tractive effort or braking effort provided by the propulsion-generating vehicle in the selected consist using a remote control device. The at least one of tractive effort or braking effort provided by the propulsion-generating vehicle in the selected consist is controlled without remotely controlling tractive effort or braking effort provided by the propulsion-generating vehicle in at least one other consist in the vehicle system. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277846 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF OF AN ENGINE - A method for controlling automatic shut off of an engine includes determining if a control system of a propulsion-generating vehicle is operating in a remote control mode or an onboard control mode. The operations of the vehicle are remotely controlled from an off-board source when the control system is in the remote control mode. The operations of the vehicle are controlled from onboard the vehicle when the control system is in the onboard control mode. The method also includes deactivating an automatic engine start-stop (AESS) device responsive to the control system being in or switched to the remote control mode. The AESS device automatically turns off an engine of the vehicle when operations of the engine are below one or more designated thresholds for at least a designated period of time. The AESS device is prevented from automatically turning the engine off when the AESS device is deactivated. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277847 | ACCESSORY ROBOT FOR MOBILE DEVICE - A robot controllable by a portable device, the robot including a head configured to removably retain the portable device, a support removably mounted to the head, and a base mounted to the support, the base including a first wheel coaxially aligned with a second wheel and a balancing mechanism configured to maintain the head within a predetermined range of angular positions relative to a gravity vector based on instructions received from the portable device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277848 | REMOTE START CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE WITH A BUS CONTROLLABLE TRANSMISSION AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A remote start control system is for a vehicle including a data communications bus extending through the vehicle, an engine, a transmission associated with the engine and having a selectable disengaged position based upon a disengage transmission position command on the data communications bus, and a vehicle climate control system operable based upon a climate control command on the data communications bus. The system may include a remote start transmitter to generate a remote start signal. The remote start control system may also include a vehicle remote start controller at the vehicle that may include a receiver to receive the remote start signal, and at least one processor cooperating with the receiver. The at least one processor, in response to the remote start signal may generate the disengage transmission position command on the data communications bus, generate the climate control command on the data communications bus, and start the engine. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277849 | TRACKLESS VEHICLE AND SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONOUS CONTROL OF TRACKLESS VEHICLE - A system to transport a payload platform along a predefined path in an amusement facility, including a system controller to generate and transmit a timing signal and a propulsion platform, coupled to and supporting the payload platform, to traverse the predefined path in synchronism with the timing signal received from the system controller. The propulsion platform having an address corresponding to at least one of a plurality of individually addressed timing signals. The system may further include a plurality of entertainment devices positioned along the predefined path in an amusement facility, that likewise operate in synchronism with the timing signal received from the system controller. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277850 | REMOTE MOTION CONTROL USING A WIRELESS MOBILE DEVICE - In one embodiment, a general-purpose wireless mobile device having a touch-sensitive screen and executing a remote control application is used to remotely control a vehicle (e.g., a marine vessel). The general-purpose wireless mobile device communicates via a wireless network with an interface (e.g., a server) that is coupled to an electronic control system of the vehicle (e.g., the vessel). In operation, environmental information and/or system status information is collected through the electronic control system, propagated to the interface (e.g., server), and then sent over the wireless network to the wireless mobile device. Similarly, control input is sent over the wireless network to the interface (e.g., server), which passes the information to the electronic control system, which in turn issues appropriate control signals to the vehicle subsystems (e.g., marine subsystems) to control the motion of the vehicle (e.g., the vessel). | 09-18-2014 |
20140277851 | WATERCRAFT AUTOMATION AND AQUATIC EFFORT DATA UTILIZATION - Watercraft automation and aquatic data utilization for aquatic efforts are disclosed. In one aspect, an anchor point is obtained and a watercraft position maintenance routine is actuated to control the watercraft to maintain association with the anchor point. In another aspect, prior aquatic effort data is obtained in association with an anchor point. In yet another aspect, current aquatic effort data is generated in association with an anchor point. In still another aspect, current aquatic effort data and prior aquatic effort data are utilized for prediction generation. In yet another aspect, current aquatic effort data and prior aquatic effort data are utilized to obtain another anchor point for a watercraft. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277852 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THREAT STATUS FOR COMBAT AIRCRAFTS - The invention relates to a method for decision support of a first combat aircraft ( | 09-18-2014 |
20140288729 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PREVENT UNINTENDED VEHICLE TRAVEL - A movement prevention system preventing undesired travel of a vehicle. A transmission gear sensor senses an out of park position of a vehicle transmission. An occupant detection system senses a presence of a driver in a driver seat of a vehicle in response to the vehicle transmission being out of the park position. A processor determines whether movement of the vehicle is likely to occur in response to a determination of the non-presence of the driver. A vehicle movement prevention device prevents movement of the vehicle in response to the processor determining whether movement of the vehicle is likely to occur. | 09-25-2014 |
20140297064 | AUDIO/VIDEO PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR A CAR - The disclosure is related to an audio/video processing apparatus for a car such as a car audio system, which allows various applications installed at a mobile communication device of a user (for example, a smart phone, a tablet PC or the like) to be implemented using car equipment, by executing or implementing various applications installed at a mobile communication device through a car audio/video control module or an application for a car (App-C) installed at the car. | 10-02-2014 |
20140297065 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A REMOTE AERIAL DEVICE FOR UP-CLOSE INSPECTION - The method and system may be used to control the movement of a remote aerial device in an incremental step manner during a close inspection of an object or other subject matter. At the inspection location, a control module “stabilizes” the remote aerial device in a maintained, consistent hover while maintaining a close distance to the desired object. The control module may retrieve proximal sensor data that indicates possible nearby obstructions to the remote aerial device and may transmit the data to a remote control client. The remote control module may determine and display the possible one or more non-obstructed directions that the remote aerial device is capable of moving by an incremental distance. In response to receiving a selection of one of the directions, the remote control module may transmit the selection to the remote aerial device to indicate the next movement for the remote aerial device. | 10-02-2014 |
20140297066 | REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM - A remote control apparatus includes a moving apparatus that has a control unit that stores map information and a target position and controls a tracking move to the target position along a moving path, and a remote control unit that transmits the target position input by a manipulating unit to the moving apparatus, and the control unit detects an input value of the manipulating unit as an amount of change, and autonomously moves the moving apparatus in a tracking manner while changing the target position in accordance with the amount of change. | 10-02-2014 |
20140303809 | REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE FOR VESSEL AND REMOTE CONTROL METHOD FOR VESSEL PROPULSION DEVICE - A remote control device for a vessel is installed in a vessel and remotely controls a vessel propulsion device of the vessel. The remote control device includes an operation member, an operation load applying mechanism, a control section, and an actuator. The operation member is supported rotatably around a rotation axis, and is operated by an operator to switch the shift position of a forward-reverse switching mechanism in the vessel propulsion device according to the operation angle of the operation member. The operation load applying mechanism applies an operation load to the operation member. The control section controls the operation load. The operation load applying mechanism includes an actuator that adjusts the operation load. The control section is arranged to control the actuator based on a vessel speed of the vessel. | 10-09-2014 |
20140303810 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESSLY COMMUNICATING WITH AUTOMATIC SWIMMING POOL CLEANERS - Systems and methods for communicating wirelessly with automatic pool cleaners are addressed. Hydraulic cleaners, in particular, may be provided with on-board electricity-generating capabilities, processors, sensors, and transceivers for purposes of communication. Control of the cleaners may be accomplished using “smart” devices capable of downloading software via, for example, the Internet. | 10-09-2014 |
20140303811 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AUTHORIZATION DEVICE FOR A KEYLESS ACCESS TO AND START OF A VEHICLE - A method for operating an authorization device for keyless entry and starting of a vehicle with a portable ID transmitter that has a motion sensor. A wireless communication link for interchanging data messages can be set up between the authorization device and the ID transmitter. Keyless entry to the vehicle is permissible only when an instant of last movement of the ID transmitter, as captured by the motion sensor, is within a stipulated interval of time. The authorization device permits keyless starting of the vehicle only when keyless entry to the vehicle has previously been permitted. | 10-09-2014 |
20140309808 | REFLEXIVE RESPONSE SYSTEM FOR POPUP THREAT SURVIVAL - Methods and apparatus for assessing threats to a vehicle to facilitate a reflexive response. Threat timeline parameters for a detected threat to the vehicle including a threat mode and a time progression of the threat in the threat mode is determined based, at least in part, on a plurality of information sources. One or more candidate solutions for facilitating the reflexive response to the threat are determined based, at least in part, on the threat mode and the time progression and one or more of the candidate solutions are presented to an operator of the vehicle to enable the operator to mediate the threat. | 10-16-2014 |
20140309809 | SELF-PROPELLED ROBOTIC PALLET VEHICLE - Various aspects of the present disclosure provide a robotic pallet system that provides the ability to move palletized cargo without requiring the use of additional material handling equipment such as forklifts and K-loaders, for example. In some aspects, an integrated system may be used to interact with and control a number of robotic pallets. Such an integrated system may be used to deliver palletized cargo without additional equipment through self-propelled pallets, thereby reducing the number of personnel required to load palletized cargo by reducing the size of the team required to position the pallet inside of the aircraft and removing the need for a k-loader operator. | 10-16-2014 |
20140309810 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED TRAFFIC SIGNAGE - An improved traffic sign is discussed. The traffic sign includes road reflectors, which reflect available light towards a driver indicating road lane divisions. A sensor module coupled with a vehicle can convert the reflected light to a binary word. The sensor module can further convert the binary word into traffic information, wherein a vehicle-mounted display displays information selected from received traffic information based on priority, time of receipt, and relevance. The improved traffic sign can also include an RFID tag configured to transmit traffic information to a vehicle-mounted receiver. | 10-16-2014 |
20140309811 | WIRELESS NETWORK FOR CONTROLLING THE OXYGEN SYSTEM OF AN AIRCRAFT - A control device for activating an oxygen system of a means of transport, in particular an aircraft, a control system having such a control device, an associated method for activating an oxygen system of a means of transport, in particular an aircraft, and a computer program for carrying out the method. Furthermore, a network is provided for a means of transport, in particular for an aircraft. The control device for activating the oxygen system comprises a first activation unit which is configured to activate at least a part of the oxygen system by wireless transmission of a first activation signal. | 10-16-2014 |
20140309812 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING DRIVING USING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK AND SYSTEM THEREOF - A method of allowing a local Driving Assistance Service (DAS) center within a base station to provide a DAS to a vehicle by using a communication network is provided. The method includes receiving, from a vehicle terminal, local DAS information and surrounding information of the vehicle, generating Analyzed-local (A-local) DAS information by using the received local DAS information, and transmitting, when the DAS is provided by using the generated A-local DAS information, the A-local DAS information to the vehicle terminal. | 10-16-2014 |
20140309813 | GUEST VEHICLE USER REPORTING - A system to access one or more user profiles that govern one or more vehicle functions. The system cooperates with a processor and verification module which are adapted to verify, using one or more of biometric information, gesture recognition, facial recognition and device identification information, that a user has authority to access the one or more user profiles, where the one or more profiles are stored in one or more of a vehicle, a cloud and a communications device. An edit module is further provided and adapted to allow the user to make one or more edits to the one or more user profiles. | 10-16-2014 |
20140309814 | Central Network for the Automated Control of Vehicular Traffic - Methods and systems for a traffic control system provide arrangements and processes for managing automated vehicles. The traffic control system can register vehicles and then control the operation of the vehicles through a section of roadway. The automated control includes the communication of directions and other messages that ensure the proper function of the vehicle while under the guidance of the traffic control system | 10-16-2014 |
20140309815 | Traffic Consolidation Based on Vehicle Destination - Methods and systems for a traffic control system provide arrangements and processes for managing automated vehicles. The traffic control system can register vehicles and then control the operation of the vehicles through a section of roadway. The automated control includes the communication of directions and other messages that ensure the proper function of the vehicle while under the guidance of the traffic control system | 10-16-2014 |
20140309816 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MODIFYING THE CONFIGURATION OF A DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method and apparatus for modifying the configuration of a driving assistance system of a motor vehicle includes, during operation in an autopilot mode, detecting that a vehicle driver makes a control input counter to vehicle control directed by the driving assistance system. Data relating to driving conditions existing when the driver made the control input is logged onboard the vehicle and transmitted to an off-board central communications platform. The central communications platform creates a modified configuration for the driving assistance system based on the data and re-transmits it back to the vehicle where it is loaded into the driving assistance system. The modified configuration causes the driving assistance system to automatically control the vehicle in a manner consistent with the control input if the driving conditions reoccur. The modified configuration may also be transmitted to a driving assistance system of one or more other motor vehicles. | 10-16-2014 |
20140316608 | SUSTAINED OVER-THE-HORIZON VERTICAL TAKEOFF AND LANDING SENSING SYSTEM - An electrically powered of the vertical takeoff and landing aircraft configured for use with a tether station having a continuous power source is provided including at least one rotor system. The vertical takeoff and landing aircraft additionally has an autonomous flight control system coupled to the continuous power source. The autonomous flight control system is configured to operate an electrical motor coupled to the at least one rotor system such that the vertical takeoff and landing aircraft continuously hovers above the tether station in a relative position. The vertical takeoff and landing aircraft also includes a detection system for detecting objects at a distance from the vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. | 10-23-2014 |
20140316609 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATION BASED CUSTOMIZATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for a customization control system for a vehicle having a cabin. The apparatus can include a source of vehicle location data, and a door coupled to the cabin and including a window movable relative to the door between a first, closed position and a second, opened position. The apparatus can also include a customization module that, based on the vehicle location data, outputs setting data for the vehicle that includes a movement for the window relative to the door. | 10-23-2014 |
20140316610 | VEHICLE PORTABLE KEY - A portable key switchable between a first mode and a second mode for operating a vehicle has a transmission antenna that transmits a signal to the vehicle, a reception antenna that receives a signal from the vehicle, a changeover switch that is operable by a user when the portable key is switched from the first mode to the second mode, a command switch that is operable by the user when an operation command signal is transmitted to the vehicle, and a controller that performs control so as to transmit the signal from the transmission antenna based on input from the changeover switch or the command switch. The controller transmits a first operation command signal valid in the first mode from the transmission antenna when the command switch is operated in the first mode, | 10-23-2014 |
20140316611 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION FOR REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLES WITH SUPERIMPOSED 3D IMAGERY - The present invention provides a system and method of utilizing superimposed 3D imagery for remotely operated vehicles, namely 3D, reconstructed images of the environment of the ROV. In another aspect, it includes generating a virtual video of 3D elements in the operation environment, synchronizing the angle and position of the camera of a virtual video with the angle and position of a real camera, superimposing the virtual video and the real video from the real camera; superimposing these video feeds such that one is manipulated to show transparencies in areas of less interest, in order to show through the other video. It furthermore may include superimposing information, whether graphic, textual or both on to the hybrid virtual-real 3D imagery. The subject invention is also networked, such that the immersive visual interface described above is accessible to a plurality of users operating from a plurality of locations. | 10-23-2014 |
20140316612 | VEHICLE ACCESS SYSTEM - A system facilitating access to a vehicle when the main battery is incapable of supplying sufficient power for actuating the vehicle's power locks. The system comprises an access device for identifying an authorized user of the vehicle; means positioned in the vehicle for authenticating the remote access device; means positioned in the vehicle for placing the power locks in one of a locked or an unlocked state following authentication of the remote access device by the authenticating means; means positioned in the vehicle for transferring power from an external power supply to the authenticating means and to the means for placing the power locks in a locked or an unlocked state; and an external power supply connectable to the power transferring means to supply power for powering the authenticating means and the means for placing the power locks in a locked or an unlocked state to thereby effect authentication of the remote access device and unlocking/locking the vehicle. | 10-23-2014 |
20140324248 | TELEMATICS FOR A TOWED VEHICLE - A telematics system for a vehicle to be towed is provided. The telematics system includes a vehicle communication network configured to receive vehicle data from at least one vehicle system of a plurality of vehicle systems. The telematics system also includes a telematics module configured to determine a towing mode status of the vehicle, generate telematics data based on the vehicle data, and transmit the telematics data to a remote access system based on the towing mode status of the vehicle indicating that the vehicle is configured to be towed. | 10-30-2014 |
20140324249 | Delayed Telop Aid - The proposed system, Delayed Telop Aid (DTA), improves the teleoperator's ability to control the vehicle in a three step process. First, DTA predicts robot motion given the operators commands. Second, DTA creates synthetic images to produce a video feed that looks as if the robot communication link had no delay and no reduced bandwidth. Finally, DTA performs closed loop control on the robot platform to ensure that the robot follows the operator's commands. A closed loop control of the platform makes sure that the predicted pose after the delay (and therefore the image presented to the operator) is achieved by the platform. This abstracts away the latency-sensitive parts of the robot control, making the robot's behavior stable in the presence of poorly characterized latency between the operator and the vehicle. | 10-30-2014 |
20140324250 | VEHICLE PORTABLE KEY - A portable key switchable between a first mode and a second mode for operating a vehicle has a transmission antenna that transmits a signal to the vehicle, a reception antenna that receives a signal from the vehicle, a changeover switch that is operable by a user when the portable key is switched from a first mode to a second mode, a command switch that is operable by the user when an operation command signal is transmitted to the vehicle, a lighting display part that notifies the user of information, and a controller that performs control so as to transmit the signal from the transmission antenna based on input from the changeover switch or the command switch, and performs control so as to display information received from the vehicle by the reception antenna on the lighting display part. | 10-30-2014 |
20140324251 | POWER TAILGATE SYSTEM - A power tailgate system for a vehicle includes an actuator for moving a tailgate of the vehicle between an open position and a closed position. The power tailgate system also includes a spring spaced apart from the actuator for counter-balancing a weight of the tailgate and a coupler assembly for removably coupling the tailgate to the power tailgate system. | 10-30-2014 |
20140324252 | METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZING A PORTABLE DEVICE BY WAY OF AN ANTENNA ON BOARD A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for characterizing, via at least one primary antenna on board a motor vehicle, a mobile device including a secondary antenna, approaching the vehicle in an indeterminate approach mode, the primary antenna intended to communicate with the secondary antenna, and generating a voltage across its terminals, the voltage being linked to an on-board system, includes:
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20140330448 | PASSIVE ENTRY AND PASSIVE START SYSTEM WITH OPERATOR WALKING DETECTION - A passive entry passive start (PEPS) vehicle security system configured to activate a vehicle function when an activation signal is received. The system includes a nomadic device configured to detect a change of a magnetic field relative to the nomadic device, and emit an activation signal only if the change corresponds to walking by an operator carrying the nomadic device. | 11-06-2014 |
20140330449 | RELAY ATTACK PREVENTION FOR PASSIVE ENTRY PASSIVE START (PEPS) VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEMS - A passive entry passive start (PEPS) vehicle security system configured to thwart a relay attack on the system. The system includes one or more ultra wideband transceivers (UWBX) installed on a vehicle and configured to transmit a request pulse at a request time. A mobile UWBX, possibly installed in a nomadic device such as a smart phone, is configured to transmit a reply pulse in response to the request pulse. A controller is configured to determine a distance between each UWBX and the mobile UWBX based on a time interval between the request time and a time that corresponds to when the reply pulse is received by the each UWBX. The controller may also be configured to unlock doors of the vehicle only if the distance is less than an unlock threshold. | 11-06-2014 |
20140330450 | MOBILE MONITORING DEVICE FOR VEHICLES - A mobile monitoring device for monitoring a vehicle comprising a mobile unit, a vehicle engaging element movably mounted to the mobile unit and comprising a monitoring device and a movement imparting assembly mounted to the mobile unit for imparting a movement to the mobile unit and to the vehicle engaging element. The movement imparting assembly provides for moving the mobile unit towards the vehicle and moving the vehicle engaging element onto the vehicle thereby providing for the monitoring device to be mounted to the vehicle. | 11-06-2014 |
20140330451 | APPARATUS FOR MANAGING REFLECTING PLATE FOR FRUIT TREE AND METHOD USING THE SAME - An apparatus and a method for managing a reflecting plate for a fruit tree are disclosed. The apparatus for managing a reflecting plate for a fruit tree includes: a solar sensor configured to sense the amount of sunlight; a fruit-tree database configured to store therein types and locations of fruit trees grown in a growing area; a wireless communication unit configured to perform communications with a robot for moving a reflecting plate for a fruit tree and with the reflecting plate via a wireless communication network; and a central processing unit configured to control the robot so that it installs the reflecting plate in the growing area and to control a reflection angle at which the sunlight is reflected in the reflecting plate, based on at least one of the amount of sunlight, the types and locations. | 11-06-2014 |
20140330452 | ROBOTIC DISINFECTION SYSTEM - A robotic platform is provided having a disinfection unit configured to disinfect a technical area. | 11-06-2014 |
20140330453 | VEHICLE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM, SERVER, AND REMOTE CONTROL TERMINAL - After start of pre-air-conditioning, when a preset set condition is satisfied, an in-vehicle terminal transmits information regarding a vehicle state and a screen display command for selection between continuation and termination of the pre-air-conditioning to a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal receives the screen display command and displays a notification indicating the vehicle state and a selection button for selection between the continuation and the termination of the pre-air-conditioning on a screen. After obtaining the vehicle state, the user selects whether to continue or terminate the pre-air-conditioning. In this manner, pre-air-conditioning suitable for each individual user can be performed. | 11-06-2014 |
20140336846 | ROBOTIC VEHICLE SYSTEMS FOR INSPECTING REMOTE LOCATIONS - Devices, systems, and methods for inspecting and objectively analyzing the condition of a roof are presented. A vehicle adapted for traversing and inspecting an irregular terrain includes a chassis having a bottom surface that defines a higher ground clearance at an intermediate location, thereby keeping the center of mass low when crossing roof peaks. In another embodiment, the drive tracks include a partially collapsible treads made of resilient foam. A system for inspecting a roof includes a lift system and a remote computer for analyzing data. Vehicles and systems may gather and analyze data, and generate revenue by providing data, analysis, and reports for a fee to interested parties. | 11-13-2014 |
20140343752 | DEEP STALL AIRCRAFT LANDING - An aircraft defining an upright orientation and an inverted orientation, a ground station; and a control system for remotely controlling the flight of the aircraft. The ground station has an auto-land function that causes the aircraft to invert, stall, and controllably land in the inverted orientation to protect a payload and a rudder extending down from the aircraft. In the upright orientation, the ground station depicts the view from a first aircraft camera. When switching to the inverted orientation: (1) the ground station depicts the view from a second aircraft camera, (2) the aircraft switches the colors of red and green wing lights, extends the ailerons to act as inverted flaps, and (3) the control system adapts a ground station controller for the inverted orientation. The aircraft landing gear is an expanded polypropylene pad located above the wing when the aircraft is in the upright orientation. | 11-20-2014 |
20140343753 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE INTERFACE EXTENSION AND CONTROL - A system and method for establishing connections from a vehicle telematics device to a plurality of portable devices including transmitting an interface data stream from the telematics device to the plurality of devices, the interface data stream enabling the portable devices to mirror an interface of the vehicle telematics device and functionality associated with said interface and updating the interface data stream upon detecting a change event. | 11-20-2014 |
20140343754 | REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DRILL - Mobile drilling devices and systems, methods, and computer-readable media for controlling such devices are provided. One method includes receiving user input from a user of a mobile computing device. The method further includes transmitting data based on the user input from the mobile computing device to a control circuit of a mobile drilling device via a wireless network connection. The method further includes generating a plurality of control signals based on the data received from the mobile computing device. Each of the plurality of control signals is configured to control movement of a separate one of a plurality of movement devices of the mobile drilling device. The plurality of movement devices are configured to move the mobile drilling device between locations. | 11-20-2014 |
20140343755 | START SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A start system includes a vehicle bus system disposed in a motor vehicle. A powertrain control module is connected to the vehicle bus system. The powertrain control module includes an engaged state electrically enabling the powertrain control module to provide tractive power to a vehicle drive wheel, and a disengaged state electrically inhibiting the powertrain control module from providing tractive power to the vehicle drive wheel or another vehicle drive wheel. An authentication system is in communication with the vehicle bus system and with an electronic pattern-entry user interface. The authentication system is responsive to an entered pattern entered on the interface while the powertrain control module is in a current instance of the disengaged state. The powertrain control module enters the engaged state only in response to an authenticated engagement command communicated from the authentication system to the powertrain control module in response to authenticating the entered pattern. | 11-20-2014 |
20140343756 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRIVELINE SOFTENING UTILIZING A VEHICLE TO CLOUD TO VEHICLE SYSTEM - A vehicle includes a power source, such as an engine, an electric machine, or combination thereof. A torque converter is selectively coupled to the power source such that torque is altered before being distributed into a transmission of the vehicle. A torque converter bypass clutch enables torque from the power source to selectively transmit torque directly to the transmission with little or no torque altering provided by the torque converter. At least one controller in the vehicle is in communication with a remote facility in a vehicle-to-cloud (V2C) system. The controller sends road condition data to the remote facility regarding a road segment. During a subsequent drive to or over the road segment, the controller receives the road condition data and enables the torque converter bypass clutch to slip to dampen driveline disturbances when the vehicle passes over the road segment. | 11-20-2014 |
20140343757 | METHOD FOR POSITIONING A MOBILE ROBOT AND A MOBILE ROBOT IMPLEMENTING THE SAME - First and second positioning devices disposed at first and second stationary locations transmit first and second pilot signals, respectively. Transmission coverages of the first and second pilot signals have an area of overlap. When a mobile robot moves to the area of overlap, the mobile robot determines first angular orientation information between the mobile robot and the first positioning device, and second angular orientation information between the mobile robot and the second positioning device. The mobile robot then determines an initial position of the mobile robot based on the first stationary location, the second stationary location, the first angular orientation information, and the second angular orientation information. | 11-20-2014 |
20140343758 | WEARABLE WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE FOR USE WITH A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE - A supplemental remote control system for a materials handling vehicle includes a wireless remote control device that is useable by an operator interacting with the materials handling vehicle. Actuation of a travel control on the remote control device causes a wireless transmitter on the device to transmit a travel request to the vehicle. The remote control system further includes a receiver for receiving transmissions from the wireless transmitter at the vehicle and a controller at the vehicle in communication with the receiver for implementing the travel request. The wireless remote control device further includes an input component, wherein actuation of the input component causes the wireless transmitter to wirelessly transmit a second type of request to the receiver on the vehicle requesting the controller to implement a second vehicle function other than to advance the vehicle. | 11-20-2014 |
20140350748 | INVERTED-LANDING AIRCRAFT - An aircraft defining an upright orientation and an inverted orientation, a ground station; and a control system for remotely controlling the flight of the aircraft. The ground station has an auto-land function that causes the aircraft to invert, stall, and controllably land in the inverted orientation to protect a payload and a rudder extending down from the aircraft. In the upright orientation, the ground station depicts the view from a first aircraft camera. When switching to the inverted orientation: (1) the ground station depicts the view from a second aircraft camera, (2) the aircraft switches the colors of red and green wing lights, extends the ailerons to act as inverted flaps, and (3) the control system adapts a ground station controller for the inverted orientation. The aircraft landing gear is an expanded polypropylene pad located above the wing when the aircraft is in the upright orientation. | 11-27-2014 |
20140350749 | VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vehicle management system and method that include part control units that execute operations of vehicle parts based on sensed information of a vehicle. A control server receives vehicle and driver information. A main controller is disposed within the vehicle and communicates with the part control units, the control server, and an occupant terminal, to mediate authentication of the occupant terminal under control of the control server. The main controller receives information from the part control units and provides the information to the occupant terminal. Additionally, the main controller receives a request from the occupant terminal and executes the operation of the part control units. Furthermore, the main controller provides vehicle states and the request from the occupant terminal, and allows a program related to execution of operation of a part control unit for a new electric/electronic part to be installed when the new electric/electronic part is installed. | 11-27-2014 |
20140350750 | Flight Modes and Protection Envelopes Based on Inertial Attitude Estimates for Radio-Controlled Airplanes - The present disclosure describes flight training systems and methods for radio-controlled (RC) airplanes that rely on inertial attitude estimates. Preferred embodiments include an RC airplane with one or more control processors configured to (i) estimate an inertial attitude of the RC airplane based on one or more measurements from an attitude sensor array and (ii) control the inertial attitude of the RC airplane based the inertial attitude estimate. In operation, controlling the attitude of the RC airplane may include both controlling the RC airplane to a specific inertial attitude and/or keeping the inertial attitude of the RC airplane within a predefined flight envelope. | 11-27-2014 |
20140350751 | MANAGED ELECTRIC VEHICLE TRACTION BATTERY SYSTEM - Described embodiments include an electric vehicle battery system and a method. The electric vehicle battery system includes a rechargeable traction battery pack configured to supply electric power to a propulsion system of a vehicle. The system includes a data-gathering module configured to monitor or test an aspect of the traction battery pack and in response to generate a traction battery pack status report. The system includes a gatekeeper module configured to permit or deny the rechargeable traction battery pack (i) supplying electric power to the propulsion system or (ii) receiving a recharge, the permit or deny in response to a management instruction issued by a remote battery manager system. The system includes a communication system configured to communicate with the remote battery manager. In an embodiment, the system includes an on-board charging system configured to recharge the rechargeable traction battery pack. | 11-27-2014 |
20140350752 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING THE HAND-OFF BETWEEN CONTROL TERMINALS - A vehicle control and gateway module comprising an electronic control module controlling one or more vehicle systems, a vehicle communications bus, a wireless communications module, an electronic gateway module acting as a translator of information between the vehicle communications bus and the wireless communications module, and a software program, whereby an operator using a remote mobile device can send and receive wireless commands to and from the vehicle with the electronic gateway module translating messages from one data protocol to the other as required. | 11-27-2014 |
20140358330 | AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLES - The present invention relates to automated guided vehicles, hereinafter referred to as AGVs, and specifically to AGVs used for entertainment purposes. More specifically, the present invention relates to a safety system for a passenger carrying AGV used for entertainment purposes. The present invention acts to prevent a passenger carrying automated guided vehicle from deviating from its intended path. | 12-04-2014 |
20140358331 | Transitioning a Mixed-Mode Vehicle to Autonomous Mode - Disclosed are methods and devices for transitioning a mixed-mode autonomous vehicle from a human driven mode to an autonomously driven mode. Transitioning may include stopping a vehicle on a predefined landing strip and detecting a reference indicator. Based on the reference indicator, the vehicle may be able to know its exact position. Additionally, the vehicle may use the reference indictor to obtain an autonomous vehicle instruction via a URL. After the vehicle knows its precise location and has an autonomous vehicle instruction, it can operate in autonomous mode. | 12-04-2014 |
20140365031 | REMOTE OPERATOR STATION - A mounting structure for a remote operator station is provided. The mounting structure includes a frame having a first section, and a second section disposed adjacently in elevated relation with respect to the first section. The frame further includes a forward support member extending upward from an end of the first section and a rearward support member extending downward from an end of the second section. The structure further includes an upright support element removably coupled to the forward support member of the frame via a first coupling system. The structure further includes a laterally extending support element removably coupled to at least one of lateral sides of the second section of the frame via a second coupling system. | 12-11-2014 |
20140365032 | APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR ASSISTING REMOTE PARKING - An apparatus and a method for assisting remote parking includes a user authentication identifier which requests authentication information on a user when operation of a system for assisting remote parking is requested and authenticates the corresponding user based on the authentication information provided by the user. A discriminator determines whether the user gets out of the vehicle based on information acquired by a sensor installed in the vehicle when the authentication of the user is completed and outputs an operation signal when the authenticated user gets out of the vehicle. An operator operates the system for assisting remote parking in response to the operation signal. | 12-11-2014 |
20140365033 | MANUALLY PROPELLED VEHICLE - A manually propelled vehicle includes a main body part comprising a wheel and a motor that drives the wheel when a user pushes the main body part in an advancing direction, and a mounting unit to be carried by the user and that communicates with the main body part. The mounting unit comprises a first motion sensor comprising an acceleration sensor in three orthogonal directions, and the main body part controls a drive of the motor based on a detection result of the first motion sensor. | 12-11-2014 |
20140365034 | Radio Remote Control System for Controlling Vehicle Functions of a Motor Vehicle - A radio remote control according to the invention is used to control at least one first vehicle function that is relevant for functional safety, and also used to control further vehicle functions not related to functional safety. The remote control comprises input means for the user selection of vehicle functions and for obtaining a user input corresponding to the selected vehicle function. The remote control according to the invention additionally comprises a security device for safeguarding the first vehicle function. The security device itself comprises a security input means, which must be actuated for the first vehicle function to be carried out. The security device moreover comprises a security circuit that is coupled to the security input means and includes security information. The remote control is configured in such a way that, in the case of a user input that is associated with the first vehicle function, the security information is only used to generate transmission data that causes the first vehicle function to be carried out if the security input means was actuated. | 12-11-2014 |
20140371951 | REMOTE VEHICLE START SYSTEM WITH ADVANCE DYNAMIC SCHEDULING SYSTEM - A system and method is described for a vehicle remote starter with an advanced dynamic scheduling system. The system and method utilizes a cellular telephone, interfacing with standard scheduling software, and capable of communicating with the Internet to gather real time data and communicating through a wireless telecommunication network with a vehicle to send vehicle remote start and other commands; an electronic scheduling system utilized within or accessible by the cellular telephone; a cellular telephone based and/or vehicle based GPS location module for determining the location of the vehicle and the cellular telephone at any particular point in time; a set of coded instructions that actively queries the Internet for real time data and that queries the electronic scheduling system to determine the time and location of a scheduled meeting, evaluating various vehicle operational parameters, the distance of the cellular phone from a vehicle, various environmental parameters, the distance from a vehicle to meeting location, the travel time required to timely travel and attend the scheduled meeting, and either prompting the user to actively send a remote start command signal to the vehicle or automatically sending the remote start command signal. | 12-18-2014 |
20140371952 | Flying Vehicle Guiding System And Flying Vehicle Guiding Method - A flying vehicle guiding system, which comprises a remotely controllable flying vehicle system, a surveying instrument being able to measure distance, angle, and track, and a ground base station for controlling a flight of the flying vehicle system based on measuring results by the surveying instrument, wherein the flying vehicle system has a retro-reflector as an object to be measured, wherein the surveying instrument has a non-prism surveying function for performing distance measurement and angle measurement without a retro-reflector, a prism surveying function for performing distance measurement and angle measurement with respect to the retro-reflector, and a tracking function for tracking the retro-reflector and for performing distance measurement and angle measurement, wherein the surveying instrument performs non-prism measurement on a scheduled flight area, the ground base station sets a safe flight area based on the results of the non-prism measurement, and controls so that the flying vehicle system flies in the safe flight area based on the results of tracking measurement by de surveying instrument. | 12-18-2014 |
20140371953 | BICYCLE SYSTEM UTILIZING WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A bicycle with one or more brake lights, brake levers configured to activate integral pressure switches upon depression wherein said integral pressure switches are configured to trigger a BLE transmitter to send a BLE signal to one or more BLE receivers in communication with the one or more brake lights thereby actuating the same. The brake light can be mounted on the bicycle seat or seat post or can be integrated into a helmet design or retrofitted to an existing helmet. The bicycle system includes turn signals actuated using BLE signals. A mobile device may be incorporated into the system to utilize BLE signals to wirelessly control gear shifting of the bicycle responsive to a rider's physical condition (e.g., heart rate) in combination with bicycle conditions (e.g., crank torque) and environmental conditions (e.g., wind speed and direction). | 12-18-2014 |
20140371954 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTE CONTROL, AND REMOTE-CONTROLLED USER INTERFACE - A method and system for remote control and remote-controlled user interface. A remote control method of target terminal by a mobile communication terminal comprises: displaying a plurality of control methods for remote control of the target terminal; when one of the plurality of control methods is selected, displaying a control screen corresponding to the selected control method; and when a control attribute value displayed in the control screen is set, transmitting a control message comprising the set control attribute value to the target terminal, wherein the control methods include at least one of a directional touch, a tilt and a pattern input by continuous touch. | 12-18-2014 |
20140371955 | System And Method For Incorporating Gesture And Voice Recognition Into A Single System - A system and method for combining two separate types of human machine interfaces, e.g., a voice signal and a gesture signal, performing voice recognition to a voice signal and gesture recognition to the gesture signal. Based on a confidence determination using the voice recognition result and the gesture recognition result the system can, for example, immediately perform the command/request, request confirmation of the command/request or determine that the command/request was not identified. | 12-18-2014 |
20140379169 | Centrally Managing Personalization Information for Configuring Settings for a Registered Vehicle User - A system and method are described herein for managing personalization information used to configure settings for a registered vehicle user in a vehicle including a telematics unit. In particular, the method performed by the system includes establishing, for the registered vehicle user, a personalization information dataset within a networked vehicle user database. The system is further configured to submit a request to download the personalization information dataset from the networked vehicle user database, the request identifying the registered vehicle user and the vehicle. The system is also configured to download in accordance with the request to download, via a mobile wireless link to the telematics unit, values from the personalization information dataset to the telematics unit of the vehicle. | 12-25-2014 |
20140379170 | LOCATION BASED DRIVE STRATEGY - Apparatuses and methods are described for selecting a drive strategy based on a vehicle location. A vehicle's location may be received and used to select a drive strategy for that particularly location. The location may also be used to select a geo zone that encompasses the location. The selected drive strategy may also be based on the geo zone. The vehicle may then enforce the drive strategy such that the vehicle's operation complies with or follows the drive strategy. | 12-25-2014 |
20140379171 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE - A system and method for controlling a vehicle are provided and include a server that is executed by a controller to analyze data collected from the vehicle during driving in real time to manage a driving pattern for the vehicle. In addition, the server provides to the vehicle control data that corresponds to the driving pattern of the vehicle when a control event for the vehicle occurs. | 12-25-2014 |
20140379172 | VEHICLE MANIPULATING SYSTEM USING SOUND WAVES - A vehicle manipulating system using sound waves includes a friction pad, and a sound wave generation film that generates film sound waves when adhered to the friction pad and moved. A smartphone is configured to control devices in a vehicle using the sound waves generated by the sound wave generation film, in order to control various devices in the vehicle while driving. | 12-25-2014 |
20140379173 | CONTROLLED RANGE AND PAYLOAD FOR UNMANNED VEHICLES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The presently disclosed technology is directed generally to unmanned vehicle systems and methods configured to satisfy a first set of export control regulations, such as those within the jurisdiction of one government entity or international body (e.g., the U.S. Department of Commerce) without falling within the purview of a second set of export control regulations, such as export control regulations within the jurisdiction of another government entity or international body (e.g., the U.S. Department of State). Through limited range of operation, limited payload types, limited capabilities, and tamper-proof or tamper-resistant features, embodiments of the unmanned vehicle system are designed to fall within the purview and under control of one agency and not within the purview and under control of another agency. | 12-25-2014 |
20140379174 | Vehicle Initiated Remote Engine Start for Battery Charge Maintenance and Driver Initiated Remote Engine Start for Vehicle Preconditioning Having Battery Charge Maintenance Priority - One method for remotely starting an engine of a vehicle includes notifying, from the vehicle, a remote user of the vehicle that a battery of the vehicle has a charge level below a predetermined threshold. This method includes remotely starting the engine to charge the battery with energy from the engine upon receiving from the user a confirmation to start the engine. Another method includes remotely starting the engine in response to a command, from the user, to start the engine for preconditioning the vehicle. This method assesses charge level of the battery following engine start and adjusts engine-on time and vehicle settings to prioritize battery charge maintenance versus preconditioning based on the charge level. | 12-25-2014 |
20140379175 | Buttonless Vehicle Key Having Gesture Recognition - A device and method are provided for controlling functions of a vehicle on the basis of gestures. A radio key is configured to control at least one function in a vehicle. The radio key includes a gesture detection module, which is configured to detect a movement sequence of the radio key; and a control module, which is configured to initiate the execution of a function associated with the detected movement sequence in the vehicle. The radio key can be configured to ascertain a position of the radio key in relation to the vehicle, so that the function associated with the detected movement sequence in the vehicle can be dependent on the position of the radio key. | 12-25-2014 |
20150012152 | LOCATION INFORMATION EXCHANGE BETWEEN VEHICLE AND DEVICE - Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure builds on integrating existing technology with new devices, methods, and systems to provide a complete vehicle ecosystem. | 01-08-2015 |
20150019043 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF AN AUTONOMOUS DRIVERLESS VEHICLE IN RESPONSE TO OBSTACLE DETECTION - A computer-implemented method and system for controlling operation of an autonomous driverless vehicle in response to detection of a hazard in the path of the vehicle. | 01-15-2015 |
20150019044 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AND MONITORING OPERATION OF A DEVICE - A method of controlling and monitoring operation of a device is disclosed. The method includes communicating an authorization code via a management source to a processor having a memory. The processor is configured for regulating operation of the device, and is operatively connected to a keyless start arrangement configured to activate the device. The method additionally includes receiving the authorization code by the processor and storing the authorization code within the controller memory. Furthermore, the method includes entering an access code via a selective input, receiving the access code by the processor, and authorizing operation of the device if the access code matches the authorization code. | 01-15-2015 |
20150019045 | Safety System and Method - A safety system for a boat includes a base unit securable to the boat and operably connected to one or more of the boat steering, engine and throttle controls. The base unit comprises a radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader and speed measuring means. The safety system also includes a portable unit securable to a person on the boat, with the portable unit comprising a radio-frequency identification (RFID) transmitter. The RFID reader and RFID transmitter are adapted to wirelessly communicate with one another when the portable unit is within a predetermined range of the base unit. There is also described a method of controlling a boat. | 01-15-2015 |
20150019046 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING POWER TRUNK OR POWER TAILGATE - Disclosed is a system for controlling a power trunk or a power tailgate provided in a vehicle. The system includes: a rear sensing device that senses an object approaching a vehicle from a rear side of the vehicle within a predetermined distance; a smart key module (SKM) that recognizes a FOB key in a wireless manner and authenticates whether or not the FOB key is valid for the vehicle; and a power trunk/tailgate control device that receives an object sense signal from the rear sensing device, analyzes the object sense signal to determine whether or not the object makes a predetermined motion, and performs control such that the power trunk or the power tailgate is opened or closed when it is determined that the object makes the predetermined motion, and the smart key module authenticates that the FOB key is valid. Since it is possible to control the open/close operation of the power trunk or the power tailgate using a rear parking sensor, it is possible to improve user's convenience. | 01-15-2015 |
20150025708 | Leader-Follower Fully-Autonomous Vehicle with Operator on Side - The illustrative embodiments provide a method and apparatus for controlling movement of a vehicle. Movement of an operator located at a side of the vehicle is identified with a plurality of sensors located in the vehicle and the vehicle is moved in a path that maintains the operator at the side of the vehicle while the operator is moving. | 01-22-2015 |
20150025709 | SPATIALLY AND/OR DISTANCE DEFINED LIGHT-BASED COMMUNICATIONS IN A VEHICLE/ROADWAY ENVIRONMENT - Techniques are disclosed for providing spatially-defined and/or distance-defined light-based communications within a vehicle/roadway environment. In some embodiments, the techniques can be used to vary the data content of a given transmitted light-based communications signal based on factors such as position, distance, and/or proximity of the transmitting source and the receiver. In some embodiments, the techniques can be used to vary the processing or other handling of a received light-based communications signal based on one or more of such factors. In some instances, the disclosed techniques can be utilized to tailor light-based vehicle-to-X (V2X) communications for dissemination between and among vehicles and infrastructure in a vehicle/roadway environment. To that end, a node may host a transmitter (e.g., laser, LED, or other solid-state light source) configured to emit such light-based communication signals and/or a receiver (e.g., a photosensor or other light-based data input device) configured to sense such signals. | 01-22-2015 |
20150025710 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RETURNING MOVING BODY - A method for returning a moving body in a moving body returning apparatus includes detecting a remote control signal from a remote controlling apparatus; acquiring data corresponding to a reference direction to return the moving body when the control relevant to the remote control signal is not feasible; and carrying out a returning control to return the moving body to an initial starting location using the data relevant to the reference direction. Further, the method includes stopping the returning control and activating the remote control signal of the remote controlling apparatus when the moving body arrives at the initial starting location. | 01-22-2015 |
20150025711 | METHOD OF SHARING SET DATA FOR VEHICLE CONTROL - A method of sharing set data for a vehicle control includes reflecting requirements of a user and generating the set data for the vehicle control by a smartphone. The set data for the vehicle control is transmitted to a vehicle mounted terminal according to a request of the user. The set data for the vehicle control is received through a network by the vehicle mounted terminal. Instructions are set according to a condition based on the received set data for the vehicle control by the vehicle mounted terminal. | 01-22-2015 |
20150025712 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING IN A VEHICLE CONSIST - A system and method communicate a command message from a lead vehicle in a vehicle consist having remote vehicles and the lead vehicle. The command message includes a directive for controlling operations of the remote vehicles. The command message is received at the remote vehicles and reply messages are communicated in response thereto. The reply messages include statuses of the remote vehicles. Responsive to determining that the lead vehicle does not receive the reply message from one or more of the remote vehicles, the statuses of the one or more remote vehicles from which the reply messages are not received at the lead vehicle are sent and/or combined into an individual or concatenated relayed message. The individual or concatenated relayed messages are communicated to the lead vehicle such that the lead vehicle receives the statuses of the one or more remote vehicles. | 01-22-2015 |
20150032291 | Peripheral access devices and sensors for use with vehicle telematics devices and systems - A telematics method and system includes, and uses, a telematics device with a controller in communication with a diagnostic system configured to receive diagnostic information from a host vehicle; a position-locating system configured to determine location information of the host vehicle; a wireless transceiver configured to transmit and receive information through a wireless network to and from at least one Internet-accessible website; and, a communication interface including at least a short range wireless interface link. The telematics device may be embodied in an access device, which may include the position-locating system. The access device may be a smartphone, or similar device, that retrieves/transmits diagnostic data/information, and other data/information to/from the vehicle via the short range wireless link. The access device performs various telematics device functions; it uses a long range wireless interface to communicate diagnostic and related information to a central host computer, and to receive related information from same. | 01-29-2015 |
20150032292 | Controller for, and Method of, Operating a Sensor Cleaning System - A control system for a vehicle sensor cleaning system is provided. The control system includes: a microcontroller configured to: receive inputs including at least one input from any one of the following sources: sensors, other controllers, and an operator; determine whether a signal to actuate a cleaning system for a sensor should be generated; analyze whether the signal should be delayed; sending an actuating signal to a sensor cleaning system if the controller determines that predetermined cleaning criteria are met and delays sending the actuating signal if the controller determines delay criteria are met. A method of controlling a sensor washing system may also be provided. The method includes: inputting signals from at least two sensors into a controller; weighing the inputted signals, wherein one of the signals is associated with a location of the vehicle on which the sensor washing system is located; determining whether to send a signal to actuate a sensor cleaner depending upon the weighing of the inputted signals; and sending a signal to the sensor cleaner to clean a sensor. | 01-29-2015 |
20150032293 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE CONTROL OF UNMANNED VEHICLES - An open architecture control system is provided that may be used for remote and semi-autonomous operation of commercial off the shelf (COTS) and custom robotic systems, platforms, and vehicles to enable safer neutralization of explosive hazards and other services. In order to effectively deal with rapidly evolving threats and highly variable operational environments, the control system is built using an open architecture and includes a high level of interoperability. The control system interfaces with a large range of robotic systems and vehicles, autonomy software packages, perception systems, and manipulation peripherals to enable prosecution of complex missions effectively. Because the control system is open and does not constrain the end user to a single robotics system, mobile platform, or peripheral hardware and software, the control system may be used to assist with a multitude of missions beyond explosive hazard detection and clearance. | 01-29-2015 |
20150032294 | Interactive vehicles - A vehicle for use in an amusement ride, and an amusement ride comprising at least two such vehicles, the or each vehicle comprising a driver, a motive power source, a transmitter adapted to interact with a receiver mounted on another vehicle, a receiver adapted to interact with a transmitter mounted on another vehicle, a controller, and a pickup for receiving signals from outside the vehicle and for communicating with the controller, wherein the controller is adapted, on receipt of a first signal from the pickup, to offer the driver at least one of the options of activating or deactivating the transmitter and/or receiver and/or adjusting the amount of motive power provided by the source. | 01-29-2015 |
20150039157 | Monitoring, Diagnostic and Tracking Tool for Autonomous Mobile Robots - A system and method are provided for managing and prioritizing for action fleets of mobile robots deployed at various locations. The system/method includes a plurality of homebase servers, each corresponding to a different location, with each of the homebase servers receiving operational parameter data (representing operational and navigational issues experienced by the mobile robot) from a plurality of mobile robots operating at the particular location where the homebase server is deployed. A central server receives the operational parameter data from the plurality of homebase servers. The central server included a data analysis module for processing the operational parameter data and prioritizing the mobile robots operating at the various locations for action by support staff. A list is generated ranking the mobile robots in order of importance for action by support staff. | 02-05-2015 |
20150039158 | Determination Of Remote Control Operator Position - A system and method for controlling a work machine system having a work machine and work tool. Operational characteristics of both the work machine and work tool are configured by a machine controller based upon the type of work tool attached to the work machine, the operating environment of the work machine, and the location of work site personnel or other observers relative to the machine or work tool. The operational characteristics of both the work machine and work tool may then be automatically altered during operation of the work machine system to limit or expand functions of the work machine system in response to changes in the operational environment or movement of personnel or observers relative to the work machine system. | 02-05-2015 |
20150045988 | MULTI-VEHICLE SETTINGS - An computing device is configured to detect that a user device is approaching the vehicle. An identifier for the user device and an identifier for the vehicle is transmitted to a remote server. A model is used to generate settings data in the vehicle, wherein the model is generated at least in part based on the identifier for the user device and the identifier for the vehicle. At least one setting for the at least one component in the vehicle is generated according to the model, and is applied to the at least one component in the vehicle. | 02-12-2015 |
20150045989 | DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DISPLAYS INDICATING A REQUIRED TIME OF ARRIVAL - A method for providing a display to a flight crew of an aircraft includes receiving a required time of arrival (RTA) control instruction for arriving at a particular waypoint at a particular time, calculating an initial required aircraft speed at which the aircraft is required to fly in order to arrive at the particular waypoint at the particular time, and providing a flight display comprising a speed tape. The method further includes receiving an input accepting the RTA control instruction and calculating an updated required aircraft speed at which the aircraft is required to fly in order to arrive at the particular waypoint at the particular time. Still further, the method includes updating the flight display comprising displaying the updated RTA target speed on the speed tape using a second symbology that is different from the first symbology and discontinuing the display of the first symbology. | 02-12-2015 |
20150045990 | ACTIVE THREE-DIMENSIONAL POSITIONING DEVICE AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR FLOOR-CLEANING ROBOT THEREOF - An active three-dimensional positioning device and a control system for floor-cleaning robot are provided in the present invention. The active three dimension positioning device includes a radio frequency (RF) receiver array, a radio frequency emitter and a control circuit. The RF receiver array includes a plurality of RF receivers for receiving a RF pulse. The RF emitter is used for emitting a RF pulse. The control circuit is coupled to the RF receivers. The control circuit transmits a transmission command to the RF emitter, after the RF emitter receives the enable RF signal, and the RF emitter emits the RF pulse. The control circuit calculates the position between the RF receiver array and the RF emitter according to the positions of the RF receivers and the time when each of the RF receivers receives the RF pulse. | 02-12-2015 |
20150045991 | CONTROLLING OF THE AUTOMATIC DRIVING PROCESS OF A VEHICLE - A method to control an automatic driving process of a vehicle is provided. An authentication information is received via a first radio interface in the vehicle and a control information is received for the automatic driving process via a second radio interface different from the first radio interface in the vehicle. The automatic driving process is controlled as a function of the authentication information and the control information. | 02-12-2015 |
20150045992 | WORK VEHICLE ROBOTIC PLATFORM - A robotic control system for a vehicle having a chassis and a drive system carrying the chassis. The robotic control system including a controller configured to control the drive system. The controller being further configured to at least one of auto-load the vehicle onto a trailer, preclude tipping of the vehicle, stabilize yaw of the vehicle, simulate Ackerman steering, balance the vehicle on two wheels, retrieve an other vehicle, transfer a payload from the vehicle to the other vehicle, coupling of at least one other vehicle to the vehicle, retrieval or movement of a container using either relative sensing or absolute position referencing, profile cutting of plants, and 3D print cement. | 02-12-2015 |
20150045993 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE COMMUNICATION, VEHICLE CONTROL, AND/OR ROUTE INSPECTION - In a system and method for communicating data in a locomotive consist or other vehicle consist (comprising at least first and second linked vehicles), a first electronic component in the first vehicle of the vehicle consist is monitored to determine if the component is in (or enters) a failure state. In the failure state, the first electronic component is unable to perform a designated function. Upon determining the failure state, data is transmitted from the first vehicle to a second electronic component on the second vehicle, over a communication channel linking the first vehicle and the second vehicle. The second electronic component is operated based on the transmitted data, with the second electronic component performing the designated function that the first electronic component is unable to perform. | 02-12-2015 |
20150051754 | CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FUNCTION OF VEHICLE - A control device that communicates with a vehicle function controller to execute functions associated with a vehicle is provided. In particular, conditions for executing functions to be automatically executed among the functions associated with the vehicle are set based on user intention and the functions to be automatically executed are set based on the user intention when the set conditions are satisfied. Thus, the functions of the vehicle, or the like, are automatically executed based on the conditions to optimize the functions of the vehicle, or the like, for individual users. | 02-19-2015 |
20150051755 | CONTROLLABLE FLIGHT DURING AUTOMATED TRICKS - Using a trick flight control process, a pilot may fly an aircraft while having control over two axes of orientation while the aircraft may be rotating automatically about a third axis of orientation. The pilot may continue to fly the aircraft during an automated trick rather than relinquishing control completely to the aircraft's electronics. | 02-19-2015 |
20150057837 | MOBILE TRAVEL INFORMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mobile travel information system and method are disclosed for providing a variety of travel-related information and services to a traveler via a personal electronic device. A custom application installed on the personal electronic device provides, for example, itinerary management, navigational assistance, local recommendations, driving condition alerts, etc. The system may interface with airline, hotel and car rental reservation systems and obtain data from a variety of sources, so as to function as a mobile personal concierge for a traveler. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057838 | AUTHORIZED ACCESS TO VEHICLE DATA - Disclosed in some examples are methods, systems, and machine readable mediums which provide for controlled access of vehicle information by trusted authority systems. These systems may allow for police and other authority figures to utilize the onboard systems of the vehicle or obtain other information about the vehicle and occupants while safely in their own vehicles prior to an initial encounter with the vehicle and occupants. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057839 | CONFIGURING USER CUSTOMIZABLE OPERATIONAL FEATURES OF A VEHICLE - Embodiments of apparatus and methods for configuring user customizable operational features of a vehicle are described. In embodiments, an apparatus may include a communication module configured to be disposed in the vehicle, and communicate with a mobile device a user. The apparatus may further include a controller configured to be disposed in the vehicle and coupled with the communication module, to obtain from the mobile device, one or more preferences of the user for one or more user customizable features of the vehicle, and adjust the one or more user customizable operational features of the vehicle based at least in part on the one or more preferences of the user obtained. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057840 | VEHICLE-MOUNTED CONTROL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE-MOUNTED CONTROL DEVICE - A vehicle-mounted control system to prevent an execution of an improper request of a center apparatus is provided. The vehicle-mounted control system executes an impropriety determination process, which determines whether a center request signal is an improper signal, based on circumstance information representing a circumstance where a vehicle is placed. Accordingly, it may be possible to determine whether the center request signal is an improper signal transmitted by an operation of a center apparatus by an improper person. When it is determined as the improper center request signal (S | 02-26-2015 |
20150057841 | MOTION SENSING REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE - A motion sensing remote control device including a motion sensing module, a calculation unit, a motion setting unit, a transmit unit and a receiving unit is disclosed. The present invention controls a remote control car to perform various motions by sensing the user's gestures. The motion sensing module senses and converts the gestures into a voltage signal for the calculation unit to perform calculation. The motion setting unit generates a corresponding command based on the calculation result of the calculation unit, and transmits the command to the remote control car through the transmit unit and the receiving unit such that the remote control car executes the received command to perform the corresponding motion specified by the user. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057842 | METHOD FOR CLOSING A CONVERTIBLE SOFT TOP - A method for operating a convertible top of a motor vehicle. The convertible top may be a soft top which may be opened and closed in an electric or hydraulic manner. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057843 | DEVICE FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE - A remote control device worn by an operator in combination with a materials handling vehicle includes a wireless transmitter and control structure in communication with the wireless transmitter. The control structure is actuated by the operator to cause the wireless transmitter to generate a travel request signal. The vehicle includes a traction control system, a receiver for receiving travel request signals from the wireless transmitter, at least one sensor, and a controller. The sensor(s) is configured to detect objects near the vehicle or to detect a person on a vehicle operating platform. The controller is configured to decide not to cause the traction control system to advance the vehicle in response to a travel request signal from the receiver if the status from one or more of the at least one sensor is indicative of the presence of either: an object near the vehicle; or a person on the platform. | 02-26-2015 |
20150066245 | VEHICLE CONTROLLING APPARATUS INSTALLED ON STEERING WHEEL - A vehicle controlling apparatus installed on a steering wheel includes an acoustic wave sensor disposed on the steering wheel of a vehicle, the sensor converting an acoustic wave signal generated by an input from the outside into an electrical signal. A controller is configured to analyze the electrical signal received from the acoustic wave sensor to recognize a pattern depending on the input from the outside and perform an operation depending on the recognized pattern. | 03-05-2015 |
20150066246 | MAKING A USER'S INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN A VEHICLE - A cloud-based computer system changes the modern paradigm from being device-centric to being person-centric. The system makes all user data, settings, and licensed content for a user available in the cloud. The user's information may be made available in a vehicle. The system includes a conversion mechanism that can convert information intended for one device type to a different device type. Thus, a user driving a Chevrolet can store the settings for the Chevrolet, which can then be converted to equivalent settings for any other vehicle, including vehicles from different manufacturers. | 03-05-2015 |
20150066247 | ON-BOARD VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention relates to an on-board control system for a vehicle. A central control unit is provided for controlling the operation of several vehicle systems in response to a control signal transmitted wirelessly by a remote control. An interior of the vehicle is divided into a plurality of operating zones and a tracking system tracks the remote control to determine which one of said operating zones the remote control is located within. The vehicle systems are each associated with at least one of said operating zones. The remote control is configured selectively to control each vehicle system associated with the operating zone in which the remote control is located. The invention also relates to a method of operating a vehicle control system. | 03-05-2015 |
20150066248 | UNMANNED VEHICLE SEARCHES - A method of planning a flight path for a search can include receiving, by a control system, an indication of a search area boundary; receiving, by the control system, an indication of a selected search pattern; determining, by the control system, a flight path based on the search area boundary and the selected search pattern; and transmitting one or more indications of the flight path to an unmanned aerial vehicle. | 03-05-2015 |
20150066249 | REMOTE CONTROL OF A JET SKI - A remote operating device for remotely operating a floating device having a water jet drive includes a first operating unit for receiving control data as well as an actuator for controlling and/or adjusting the power of the water jet drive. The actuator may include a first actuating element for mechanically controlling the power of the water jet drive of the floating device. Alternatively, the actuator may include a first electronic module for feeding a voltage signal into engine electronics of the floating device, for controlling the power of the water jet drive. | 03-05-2015 |
20150073623 | REMOTE-CONTROLLED MOBILE WARNING SIGN - A remote-controlled mobile triangle sign includes a triangle sign having at least one surface with a reflective area; a remote controller configured to transmit control signals; and a remote-controlled car. The remote-controlled car includes a power supply module; a drive motor powered by the power supply module; and a remote control receiving and execution module for receiving the control signals. The triangle sign is mounted on top of the remote-controlled car, and the remote control receiving and execution module is electrically connected to the drive motor and provides output signals. | 03-12-2015 |
20150073624 | FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - A flight control system controls flight of an unmanned aerial vehicle by control signals of the unmanned aerial vehicle itself and from a ground facility. The unmanned aerial vehicle and the ground facility are each provided with at least one flight control unit (FCU) capable of controlling driving of an airframe actuator based on a sensor output signal from an airframe sensor. The at least one FCU on the unmanned aerial vehicle and the at least one FCU of the ground facility constitute a redundant system for flight control function. In the redundant system one of the at least one FCU on the unmanned aerial vehicle serves as a main unit. In the case where a malfunction has occurred in an FCU that performs flight control on the unmanned aerial vehicle, the ground facility is capable of causing another FCU to take over flight control function from the FCU. | 03-12-2015 |
20150073625 | ELECTRONIC SHIFTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The invention provides a wireless control system for a bicycle, including at least one shift actuator generating an input signal when actuated and a master control unit transmitting a shift signal responsive to the input signal. At least one electromechanical gear changer is provided and includes a gear changer control unit. The gear changer control unit receives the shift signal from the master control unit and controls the at least one electromechanical gear changer corresponding to the received shift signal. The gear changer control unit listens for the shift signal during a part of an awake mode cycle time, the master control unit transmitting the shift signal for a message duration time which is greater than the awake mode cycle time. | 03-12-2015 |
20150081136 | Personal Safety Device System and Method - An automated personal safety system and method for detecting and communicating unsafe temperature conditions in an automobile is disclosed. The system/method includes a device comprising a temperature sensing unit that senses human body temperature and ambient temperature. A controller in the device detects changes between a programmed threshold temperature and sensed temperatures. When in an automobile, the device communicates unsafe conditions to an automobile electronics panel that reacts accordingly to alleviate the unsafe conditions before any support arrives to the automobile. The temperature data is also constantly monitored by a third party at a remote location. Another embodiment includes a system to detect device malfunctioning in real time and react accordingly to provide assistance. | 03-19-2015 |
20150088339 | EMERGENCY VEHICLE CONTROL APPLICATION - A system, method, and computer program for remotely controlling a plurality of functions of an emergency vehicle, wherein at least one of the functions is activating the emergency lights. The method comprises connecting a mobile computing device to a central control unit through a wireless network, inputting a command on the mobile computing device, transmitting the command to the central control unit through the network, and performing the one or more functions of the emergency vehicle. Also provided is a computer program and a system for enabling a plurality of mobile computing devices to connect to at least one emergency vehicle, wherein an administrator may, among other things, control user access levels and vehicle functionality. | 03-26-2015 |
20150094879 | SELF-PROPELLED ROBOT ASSISTANT - A self-propelled robot and method for operating the same are provided. The self-propelled robot includes a base, a drive motor, a communication transceiver, at least two laterally spaced-apart range finding sensors and a processor. The base defines a bottom of a payload receiving space. The drive motor is operable to propel the base across a surface. The communication transceiver is configured to communicate with a carry sensor that is remote from the robot. The range finding sensors are configured to provide range information indicative of a distance between the remote device and the range finding sensors. The processor is configured to, when communication transceiver is in communication with the remote device, operate the drive motor to maintain a predefined distance between the range finding sensor and the carry sensor. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094880 | Dynamic Stabilization System and Methods - Systems and methods for stabilizing the steering and throttle of a radio-controlled (RC) vehicle are described herein. More specifically, sensors and circuitry are configured to control the wheel speed and wheel direction of a RC vehicle based on rotational information. In operation, one or more sensors may be configured to receive angular rotational information associated with a rotation of the RC vehicle. The rotational information may define a rotation of the RC vehicle around one or more axes of the RC vehicle. The circuitry may be configured to receive the angular rotation information associated with the rotation of the RC vehicle from the one or more sensors, and control a wheel speed and/or a wheel direction of at least one wheel of the RC vehicle based at least in part on (i) command data received from a controller associated with the RC vehicle and (ii) the received angular rotation information. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094881 | DYNAMIC GEOMETRY SUPPORT FOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS - Apparatuses and methods for adjusting a position of at least one component of a vehicle for a user of the vehicle. A user is identified with a user key associated with the user. The user key and a vehicle identifier associated with the vehicle are transmitted to a server remote from the vehicle. At least one user setting for the vehicle is received from the remote server, with the at least one user setting relating to the user key, the vehicle identifier, and the position of the at least one component. A vehicle system setting is updated with the at least one user setting so as to adjust the position of the at least one component based on the at least one user setting when the vehicle system setting does not correspond with the at least one user setting. | 04-02-2015 |
20150105941 | Method for Securely Authorizing Vehicle Owners to an In-Vehicle Telematics Feature Absent In-Car Screen - A system includes a processor configured to receive remote vehicle identification information and a user-confirmable vehicle variable value from a remote vehicle computing system. The processor is also configured to receive vehicle identification information and user-confirmable variable value user-input, input in conjunction with a remote process remote access request. Further, the processor is configured to compare the user-input variable value to the remotely received variable value. The processor is additionally configured to provide access to the remote process upon a correspondence between the user-input variable value and the remotely received variable value. | 04-16-2015 |
20150105942 | WIPER SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A wiper system and a control method thereof are provided. The wiper system includes a first camera provided inside a vehicle to photograph outside of the vehicle beyond a windshield glass. A wiper apparatus removes foreign materials from the windshield glass, and a body control module operates the wiper apparatus. The telematics module communicates with a driver terminal and controls the body control module. The telematics module determines whether an external view is extractable from an image acquired by the first camera during an engine stop, and applies a wiper operation signal to the body control module based on the communication result according to a communication with the driver terminal if the external view is not extracted. | 04-16-2015 |
20150105943 | DEVICES, PROGRAM PRODUCTS AND COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED METHODS FOR TOUCHLESS METROLOGY HAVING VIRTUAL ZERO-VELOCITY AND POSITION UPDATE - Embodiments of a metrology device and a computer-implemented method generate survey data without touching the subsea objects being surveyed. The metrology device can include an inertial navigation system (INS) outputting position and orientation data of the metrology device; an aiding device positioned at a known distance and orientation with respect to the INS for collecting image data of the subsea objects; and a computer having one or more computer programs that use the image data to calculate measured velocity of the metrology device at first and second subsea objects to perform virtual zero velocity updates, and uses an apparent difference in the position of the first subsea object measured prior and subsequent to measuring the second subsea object to perform virtual position update. | 04-16-2015 |
20150105944 | ACCESSORY CONTROL WITH GEO-FENCING - A vehicle accessory can transmit a first signal to a mobile device, the first signal including a location of a vehicle. The mobile device can monitor its own location. The mobile device can assess whether one or more location-based criteria have been satisfied based on the location of the mobile device and the location of the vehicle. Upon determining that a location-based criterion has been satisfied, the mobile device can transmit a second signal to the vehicle accessory indicating that a function of the vehicle is to be controlled. Thus, for example, the mobile device can activate or de-activate vehicle features (e.g., door locking, vehicle defrosting, etc.) in a manner that capitalizes on efficient signal transmission. | 04-16-2015 |
20150112512 | MOBILE DEVICE INTERMEDIARY FOR VEHICLE ADAPTATION - A mobile device intermediary for vehicle adaptation is disclosed. A mobile device intermediary can access driver profile information and vehicle profile information from a remotely located device, determine vehicle adaptation information based on the driver profile information and vehicle profile information, and facilitate access to the vehicle adaptation information to facilitate adapting an aspect of a first vehicle. The mobile device intermediary can further receive other vehicle profile information related to a second vehicle associated with a driver profile and include the other vehicle profile information in determining the vehicle adaptation information. The vehicle adaptation information can be related to adapting a performance aspect of the first vehicle. The vehicle adaptation information can also be related to adapting an amenity aspect of the first vehicle. Vehicle adaption information can provide improved safety and driver comfort as a driver uses different vehicles, can be portable, and can be device independent. | 04-23-2015 |
20150112513 | REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE INTEGRATED SYSTEM - A remotely operated vehicle integrated system comprises one or more remotely operated vehicles (ROV) configured to be deployed substantially continuously subsea and one or more a tether management systems configured to be deployed substantially continuously subsea. The ROVs and tether management systems are typically deployed substantially continuously subsea where a first signal interface, e.g. for power and/or data, is operatively connecting the signal source deployed substantially permanently subsea and one or more of the ROVs operatively connected the signal source. | 04-23-2015 |
20150112514 | CONTROL OF A TRANSPORTER BASED ON ATTITUDE - A transporter for transporting a load over a surface. The transporter includes a support platform for supporting the load. The support platform is characterized by a fore-aft axis, a lateral axis, and an orientation with respect to the surface, the orientation referred to as an attitude. At least one ground-contacting element is flexibly coupled to the support platform in such a manner that the attitude of the support platform is capable of variation. One or more ground-contacting elements are driven by a motorized drive arrangement. A sensor module generates a signal characterizing the attitude of the support platform. Based on the attitude, a controller commands the motorized drive arrangement. | 04-23-2015 |
20150120089 | REMOVABLE VEHICLE OPERATION INSTRUMENT WITH REMOTE CONTROL CAPABILITY AND RELATED METHOD - A system including an instrument and a vehicle control system is provided. The instrument can include a display and a vehicle controller in communication with the vehicle control system. The instrument can be docked in a docking station of the vehicle, for example in a driver space, and used as primary instrumentation for a driver to directly control the vehicle. The instrument can be undocked and removed physically from the vehicle and used to remotely control vehicle operations from a location distant from the vehicle. A method of using the system and instrument is also provided in which a user can directly or remotely operate a vehicle with the instrument in communication with the vehicle control system. A method of using the system and/or instrument to directly or remotely operate one or more vehicles is also provided. | 04-30-2015 |
20150127192 | WIRELESS VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A vehicle control system for a vehicle having a plurality of sensors and a plurality of actuators. The control system includes a sensor-actuator-transceiver (SAT) associated with each sensor and/or actuator to read and transmit and value of the sensor or receive a target value for the actuator and generate a control signal to the actuator. A server executes simulation software for each SAT as a software in the loop simulation which determines the target position of the actuators as the function of at least one sensor. A main transceiver at the server then transmits signals to the SATs to actuate the actuators to achieve a target value. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127193 | VEHICLE POWER SYSTEMS ACTIVATION BASED ON STRUCTURED LIGHT DETECTION - A method and apparatus for activating a vehicle entry power system using structured light detection are described herein. The method may include waking up the vehicle entry power system utilizing keyfob detection, waking up a smart camera, turning on, by the smart camera, a laser diode, wherein the laser diode projects a light pattern on the ground for a predetermined period of time, stepping, by a user, on the light pattern, detecting, by the smart camera, a shape change in the light pattern, and signaling to the vehicle entry power system to activate a lift gate opening. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127194 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING AN ELONGATE BODY | 05-07-2015 |
20150134143 | Novel tracking system using unmanned aerial vehicles - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods of tracking persons and objects and capturing video, still images and other data in real time of the same. The present disclosure includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (e.g., UAV) which follows a trackable system coupled to an object or on individual's person. The UAV may have a camera component which may record video, still images and other data (position, speed, acceleration, cadence, etc.) of the trackable system and items in close proximity thereto. Advantageously, the UAV may transmit video feeds and still images to a monitoring station or device such that security personnel and other persons of interest can respond timely to unplanned incidents and emergencies. In one or more implementations, a network of UAVs may fly alongside each other to capture video of multiple targets without causing collisions. | 05-14-2015 |
20150134144 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GUIDING A ROBOT CLEANER ALONG A PATH - Disclosed is a method of guiding a mobile robot, comprising: providing a transmitter ( | 05-14-2015 |
20150134145 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING MOVEMENT OF MEDICAL DEVICE - A method for controlling a movement of a medical device includes: acquiring location information of an object by using an ultra-wideband (UWB) location tracker; acquiring location information of the medical device by using a sensor disposed in the medical device; generating a movement path of the medical device based on the location information of the object and the location information of the medical device; and controlling the movement of the medical device based on the generated movement path. | 05-14-2015 |
20150134146 | Remote Vehicle Control System and Method - A system includes an operator control unit having a point-and-click interface configured to allow the operator to control the remote vehicle by inputting one or more commands via the point-and-click interface. The operator control unit displays a 3D local perceptual space comprising an egocentric coordinate system encompassing a predetermined distance centered on the remote vehicle, a remote vehicle representation having selectable portions, and an icon at a point selected in the 3D local perceptual space and at a corresponding location in an alternative view of a map having an identified current location of the remote vehicle. The system also includes a payload attached to the remote vehicle. The payload includes a computational module and an integrated sensor suite including a global positioning system, an inertial measurement unit, and a stereo vision camera. | 05-14-2015 |
20150134147 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING A VEHICLE - A method for remotely controlling a plurality of vehicles includes receiving at an external control system, under an indexing mode of operation, a first signal from off-board vehicle indexing equipment. The method further includes establishing in the external control system a positioning mode of operation in response to the first signal. Further, under the positioning mode of operation, and in response to actuation of an interface of the external control system, the method includes sending from the external control system a second signal to a first vehicle of the plurality of vehicles, the second signal comprising a first command to adjust a throttle setting of first vehicle and a second command to idle a throttle of at least one second vehicle of the plurality of vehicles. | 05-14-2015 |
20150134148 | FLOOR CLEANING OR BURNISHING MACHINE WITH POINTING DEVICES - A floor cleaning or burnishing machine has at least one motor controller electrically connected to a pointing device control, right and left software driven motor control logic units, an electrical power source, and right and left electrical drive motors. These motors are mechanically connected to respective rear steering drive wheels. Rotational speed and direction of each rear wheel is independently controlled, using the pointing device in cooperation with respective control logic units, in either a forward or reverse direction. At any given time, each control logic unit controls a respective motor controller which individually controls the rotational speed and direction of a respective wheel, thereby each wheel is capable of rotating in an opposite direction at a different speed to the other wheel. To slow the machine down, regenerative braking is utilized by operating the motors as generators. | 05-14-2015 |
20150142210 | SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - The invention relates to a launched aerial surveillance vehicle, more specifically to a grenade or under-slung grenade launcher (UGL) aerial surveillance vehicle, a surveillance system and methods of providing rapid aerial surveillance. | 05-21-2015 |
20150142211 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES - A system is provided comprising a control station for remotely controlling unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAV”). The control station is configured to display vehicle status data received from each UAV, including displaying a location of each UAV in a single interface. Through the single interface, the control station may receive a control command input associated with one of the UAVs. The control station may transmit the received control command, or a command derived therefrom, to the respective UAV. The single interface may provide for a user to view and control flight operation of each of the UAVs independently through the single interface. | 05-21-2015 |
20150142212 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AT LEAST ONE FUNCTION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for controlling a function of a motor vehicle ( | 05-21-2015 |
20150142213 | REMOTE CONTROL METHOD AND TERMINAL - The present application discloses a remote control method and apparatus for controlling the state of a movable object and/or a load carried thereon. The remote control method comprising: receiving, via an apparatus, a state signal that corresponds to a user's position; remote-controlling the state of the a load being carried on a movable object based on the state signal; wherein the state of the load is the result of combining the movement of the load relative to the movable object and the movement of the object relative to its environment. For example, the control of the state can be achieved through the state of the apparatus itself, a user's state captured by an apparatus, a graphical interface on a screen of an apparatus, or a voice command. | 05-21-2015 |
20150148988 | Methods and Systems for Alerting and Aiding an Emergency Situation - Embodiments described herein may relate to systems and methods for navigating to an emergency situation. An alert device may be controlled to issue alerts to draw the attention of bystanders to associated supplies for a situation. An illustrative method involves (a) receiving, by a computing system, a transmission indicating a situation at a designated location; (b) the computing system determining an approximate target area associated with the designated location; (c) the computing system making a determination that an alert device is located within the approximate target area; and (d) in response to the determination that the alert device is located within the approximate target area, the computing system executing instructions to activate at least one alert on the alert device indicating the situation and the designated location of the situation. | 05-28-2015 |
20150148989 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING A VEHICLE CONFIGURATION BASED ON PARAMETERS THAT ARE SPECIFIED BY A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE WHEN OUTSIDE OF A VEHICLE - A mobile computing device is operated to control a vehicle. A digital key for accessing a vehicle is stored for accessing the vehicle. Profile information is associated with the digital key for configuring operation and/or use of a vehicle. The profile information may include one or more outside parameters for implementing one or more pre-entry vehicle configurations. When one or more proximity conditions are detected as being satisfied as between the mobile computing device and the vehicle, a communication is sent to the vehicle in order to cause the vehicle to implement one or more pre-entry vehicle configurations. The communication can be based on the digital key and may specify the one or more outside parameters. | 05-28-2015 |
20150148990 | Mobile Telephone for Remote Operation - A mobile telephone capable of controlling a remote keyless system is provided. The mobile telephone is loaded with an executable program that enables the mobile telephone to control the remote keyless system using frequencies and systems already used by the remote keyless system. The complex functionality a mobile telephone allows the executable program to fully control remote keyless systems. | 05-28-2015 |
20150289740 | SIGNAL GUIDED CLEANING DEVICE AND SIGNAL GUIDED CLEANING SYSTEM THEREOF - The present application provides a signal guided cleaning device and a signal guided cleaning system thereof. The signal guided cleaning system includes a signal emitter and a signal guided cleaning device. The signal emitter is used to emit at least one first emission signal. And the signal guided cleaning device includes a body, at least one mobile element, at least one driver, and a controlling unit. Each first signal receiver received the first emission signal in receiving range and provides a first reception instruction. Each mobile element connects with the corresponding driver. Controlling unit connects with the first signal receivers and drivers, provides a corresponding first controlling instruction according to the received first reception instruction, and drives the corresponding drivers so as to make the mobile elements drive the body forward an emitting direction of the first emission signal. | 10-15-2015 |
20150291109 | REMOTE FUNCTION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE HAVING A DATA COMMUNICATIONS BUS AND RELATED METHODS - A remote function control system is for a vehicle including a data communications bus extending throughout the vehicle and coupled to a plurality of vehicle devices, and a wired vehicle electrical power system. A wireless data bus device may be coupled to the power system including a wired interface coupled to the data bus in the vehicle, and a first wireless device coupled to the wired interface. A remote function device may include a housing removably coupled to the power system, a vehicle position determining device, a second wireless device to wirelessly communicate within the vehicle with the first wireless device, and a third wireless device to wirelessly communicate with a remote control device away from the vehicle. The remote function device may permit communication between the remote control device and a vehicle device(s) coupled to the data bus, and perform a tracking function(s) based upon vehicle position. | 10-15-2015 |
20150291127 | WIRELESS DEVICE WITH ACCELEROMETER FOR OPTIMIZING POLLING - A portable wireless device includes an accelerometer to determine movement of the device to trigger a polling operation. The polling operation is to wirelessly connect the portable wireless device to a vehicle to trigger a vehicle operation. The vehicle operation can be based on the position of the portable wireless device and/or movement of the portable wireless device. The vehicle includes an apparatus for determining a location of a portable wireless device in relation to a vehicle. The vehicle operation can further be based on the wireless device location. | 10-15-2015 |
20150291180 | System for Remotely Controlling a Machine - A system for remotely controlling a machine includes a remote input device, a transmitter remote from the machine, and a receiver at the machine. A controller is configured to store a desired communications threshold, receive input commands from the remote input device, generate a plurality of remote control input signals based upon the input commands, and transmit the plurality of remote control input signals at a location remote from the machine. The controller is further configured to receive at least some of the plurality of remote control input signals at the machine, determine a communications parameter based upon at least one of the plurality of remote control input signals, compare the communications parameter to the desired communications threshold, and generate a command to stop the machine if the communications parameter is outside the desired communications threshold. | 10-15-2015 |
20150293533 | Scanned Code Instruction and Confinement Sytem for Mobile Electronic Devices - A method for instructing operation of a mobile automated robotic device through scannable targets printed with codes corresponding to programmatic instructions. Targets are strategically placed by users or administrators in a workspace in locations visible to the device through scanning. Devices are equipped with one or more scanners that continuously scan available surfaces for targets, executing the programmatic instructions corresponding to codes of identified targets. | 10-15-2015 |
20150298653 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARTUS FOR REMOTELY DISABLING OR ENABLING A VEHICLE - A system, method, and apparatus for disabling and/or enabling a vehicle. In one embodiment, the invention can be a method for disabling and/or enabling a vehicle, the method comprising: receiving, with an electronic apparatus, a disable starter command, the electronic apparatus operably coupled to a starter circuit of the vehicle to enable and/or disable the starter circuit; the electronic apparatus disabling the starter circuit of the vehicle in response to the disable starter command; the electronic apparatus sending a test signal via a wireless network to a remote server when the vehicle is in a parked state and the starter circuit is disabled; and upon the electronic apparatus determining that the test signal was not successfully sent to the remote server, the electronic apparatus enabling the starter circuit of the vehicle. | 10-22-2015 |
20150298654 | CONTROL, MONITORING, AND/OR SECURITY, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREMISES, VEHICLES, AND/OR ARTICLES - A computer-implemented method, including storing information regarding an allowed or disallowed operation of a vehicle or vehicle system, a premises or premises system, or an article in, on, or in the vicinity of, a vehicle or premises or associated with a respective user, operator, passenger, or occupant, of the vehicle or premises, determining, with or using a processing device or computer, an operating or an operational status, condition, or state, of the vehicle or the premises, processing, with or using the processing device or computer, information for controlling, disabling, enabling, or monitoring, an operation of the vehicle, the premises, or the article, in response to the determined operating or an operational status, condition, or state, and generating or transmitting, with the processing device or with the computer, a control signal which controls, disables, enables, or monitors, an operation of the vehicle, the premises, or the article. | 10-22-2015 |
20150298655 | SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING A MOTOR VEHICLE - A system for protecting a motor vehicle including an engine, the system including: a remote server transmitting a server authorization order; a system controlling operation of the engine; an unlocking mechanism unlocking the system for controlling operation of the engine; and a communication mechanism fitted in the vehicle and configured to receive the server authorization order and communicate with the unlocking mechanism. The remote server is configured to transmit the authorization order only if it receives a message including a first identification identifying a user and a second identification identifying a vehicle and if the vehicle identified by the second identification can be attributed to the user identified by the first identification. | 10-22-2015 |
20150300074 | CLOSING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A CLOSING DEVICE - A closing device includes an element which can be moved along a path, a drive, an operating element for detecting a closing request, and detector for detecting the position of an ID transmitter paired with the vehicle. The drive is designed to move the movable element along the path, and a closing movement of the movable element is started via the drive if the actuation of an operating element is detected, if an ID transmitter paired with the vehicle is detected in a first position region within a time window t following the actuation of the operating element, and if the ID transmitter paired with the vehicle is not detected in the first position region at least for a duration s, which begins at least within the time window t, after being detected in the first position region within the time window t. | 10-22-2015 |
20150301526 | Smart Keyless Entry And Vehicle Control System - Two key technologies that gain popularities these days are wireless-connectivity and smart devices. Exploiting the benefit of these two technologies can allow us to have the next generation of vehicle-mounted control system that allows remote operation, protection, and/or monitoring. It allows the vehicle owner to have a true security system, rather than just intruder-deterrent system. It also allows different programmability that enhance the user's convenience, by allowing the vehicle to react in a certain way, according to its environment. | 10-22-2015 |
20150301527 | ADAPTATIVE PLATFORM FOR UNMANNED DEFENSE VEHICLES - A kit for building an adaptive unmanned CIED vehicle comprising a vehicle chassis having a locomotion system for moving the vehicle in an operating environment, and a controllable steering mechanism for steering the vehicle as it moves in the operating environment; one or more motors for coupling to the locomotion system to the controllable steering mechanism; a remote control unit for communication with and for controlling the one or more motors and the controllable steering mechanism; payload devices for performing tasks attributed to the vehicle; and a platform for providing the capability of adapting the vehicle to perform new tasks in view of evolution in the operating environment, the platform comprising: a casing for mounting on or in the vehicle chassis; a computing device for connection to a selection of payload devices from the payload devices, and a memory for storing computing instructions for controlling operation of the selection of payload devices; a power source for powering at least one of the payload devices; power ports connected to the power source; and data ports connected to the computing device for connecting at least one of the payload devices to the computing device; wherein the computing device, the power source, the power ports and the data ports are mounted to the casing and wherein the payload devices and the one or more motors are for mounting to either the vehicle chassis or the casing. The payload devices are plug and play devices and are connected to the platform using standardized military connectors. | 10-22-2015 |
20150301528 | Remote Control System and Method and Usage Related to Such a System - The invention relates to a remote control system ( | 10-22-2015 |
20150301529 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMIC SWARMING OF AIRBORNE DRONES FOR A RECONFIGURABLE ARRAY - A method, system and apparatus to detect when one or more airborne unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) are close to each other, and to take necessary actions to maintain a minimum distance between drones as well as a maximum distance among the drones in a dynamic environment by automatic navigation. A computer method and apparatus for holding a group of drones in a swarm formation by maintaining the group centroid of the group of drones within a tolerance of a predetermined location is also disclosed. Additionally, methods to move a swarm of drones along a predetermined path while maintaining the swarm formation of the drones is also disclosed. | 10-22-2015 |
20150304869 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR THE MEASUREMENT, COLLECTION, AND ANALYSIS OF RADIO SIGNALS UTILIZING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES - A system, apparatus, and method for the measurement, collection, and analysis of radio signals are provided. A transport host device, including an unmanned aerial vehicle, can transport a scanning device into desired locations for autonomously collecting radio data for a wireless network, thereby enabling the rapid interrogation and optimization the wireless network, including in locations and spatial areas where previously known systems and methods have been impractical or impossible. | 10-22-2015 |
20150307111 | METHODS FOR PROVIDING OPERATOR SUPPORT UTILIZING A VEHICLE TELEMATICS SERVICE SYSTEM - A method for providing interaction with an operator of a vehicle includes receiving request, from the operator of the vehicle and using a telematics system of the vehicle, for support or assistance regarding use of the telematics system, establishing a remote voice communication link between the vehicle and a remotely located call center, using the telematics system, and establishing a remote data communication link between the vehicle and the remotely located call center, using the telematics system. The method further includes providing verbal interaction or instruction regarding the use of the telematics system through the established remote voice communication, using the telematics system and/or providing audio/visual remote control, demonstrating or executing the use of the telematics system through the established remote data communication link, using the telematics system. | 10-29-2015 |
20150309508 | Gyroscope Based Radio Transmitter for Model Vehicles - Systems and methods for controlling a radio controlled (RC) model vehicle by using a gyroscope based radio transmitter to allow user to have an experience closer to a real life vehicle driving experience. The system consists of a palm size steering wheel, screen display and a pedal. The system is applicable to radio controlled (RC) vehicles such as cars, boats or planes by employing gyroscope technology with coupling the physical orientation of the RC vehicle and the radio transmitter. In one specific embodiment of the invention, the system is demonstrated for an RC model car. In addition, the user settings method to assign specific settings to a specific user is disclosed. Finally, the method for the managing the telemetry information from the vehicle and collecting the user driving session data are also disclosed. | 10-29-2015 |
20150309509 | REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE CONTROL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - For remotely operated vehicles (ROV) deployed subsea, communications between an ROV and a system remote from the ROV may use a remotely operated vehicle control communication system to achieve simultaneous and/or discrete data communications at two differing data transmission speeds using two differing data protocols over a common signal transmission pathway configured for use subsea at the first data transmission speed and the second data transmission speed, either separately or concurrently. | 10-29-2015 |
20150311924 | TELECONTROL FOR AUTOMOBILE COMPRISING A DEVICE FOR SUPPRESSING MAGNETIC COUPLING - The invention relates to a telecontrol (TEL) tier the locking/unlocking and the starting of a motor vehicle comprising:—an electronic circuit (ELEC) comprising at least one pathway comprising an input pin (BE) and an output pin (BS),—a first radiofrequency antenna (ANT | 10-29-2015 |
20150314656 | AIR PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM - A system for controlling bicycle tire air pressure on the go is provided. The system has a wheel mounted portion and a control unit in wireless communication with one another. The wheel mounted portion attached to each wheel has a gas source, manifold, regulator to control air flow into and out of the tire, and a wireless communication device. The control unit monitors air pressure in each tire, and has a user interface allowing input of a higher or lower tire pressure. Based on user input, the control unit instructs operation of the wheel mounted portion, controlling pressure within the tire. | 11-05-2015 |
20150314755 | DRIVER AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING VEHICLE USAGE - A driver authentication and safety system and method for monitoring and controlling vehicle usage by high-risk drivers. A centralized database comprising a software application can be accessed by an authorized user via a data communications network utilizing a remote computer in order to configure a desired operating profile that matches requirements of the high-risk driver. The operating profile can be loaded to a driver identification and data logging device in conjunction with the remote computer. A master control unit receives a unique identification code from the data logging device to authenticate the high-risk driver and to operate the vehicle within the desired operating profile. A slave control unit receives commands from the master control unit and generates a real time alarm signal if the driver violates the preprogrammed operating profile unique to the driver. | 11-05-2015 |
20150316927 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - Disclosed is a digital device controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle to provide a flight trajectory feedback based on at least one of an application and a task of the application. The digital device includes a communication unit configured to communicate with an unmanned aerial vehicle, a display unit, and a processor configured to control the communication unit and the display unit. The processor is further configured to transmit application data including information of at least one of an application executed by the digital device and/or a task of the application to the unmanned aerial vehicle through the communication unit. The application data causes the unmanned aerial vehicle to provide a flight trajectory feedback determined based on the application data. The flight trajectory feedback is one of plural predetermined flight trajectory feedbacks and displays at least one of the application and the task pairing with the unmanned aerial vehicle. | 11-05-2015 |
20150316928 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE COMBINED SIMULATION AND CONTROL OF REMOTE-CONTROLLED VEHICLES - The invention relates to a device and a method for the combined simulation and control of remote-controlled vehicles in a simulator. A driver's/pilot's compartment comprising real operating elements and emulating the vehicle to be controlled is provided with a six-axis industrial robot connected to ground via a support system that can be designed. as an undercarriage. A display emulating the contours of the driver's/pilot's compartment serves to convey a simulated view of the exterior. The invention is characterized by the following: a) a receiving unit for receiving optical data of the vehicle to be controlled, b) a receiving unit for receiving acoustic data of the vehicle to be controlled, c) a transmitting and receiving unit, for the bidirectional transmission of motion-relevant data, d) a control unit which uses mathematical models to process any signals that are mechanically produced by the user of the simulator, and transmits them to the controls of the vehicle, and e) a sensor unit mounted in the head region of the user for detecting the position of the head, the data thereof influencing the gaze direction and/or the image perspective shown on the display. | 11-05-2015 |
20150321597 | WIRELESS CONTROLLER SYSTEM - A transportation system comprising a vehicle having a first electrically operated component, a second electrically operated component and a wireless controller system. The wireless controller system is used for selectively controlling the operation of the first electrically operated component and the second electrically operated component. | 11-12-2015 |
20150321641 | DELEGATING CONTROL OF A VEHICLE - An identification of a vehicle is received. An identification of a first user to receive delegation of control of the vehicle is received. Authentication information for the first user for the vehicle is determined. A request to authenticate the first user for delegation of control of the vehicle to the first user is received. The request to authenticate includes at least the authentication information for the first user is determined. Responsive to the determination, control of the vehicle is delegated to the first user. | 11-12-2015 |
20150323930 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AUTHORIZATION AND GEOFENCE ENVELOPE DETERMINATION - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for unmanned aerial vehicle authorization and geofence envelope determination. One of the methods includes determining, by an electronic system in an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), an estimated fuel remaining in the UAV. An estimated fuel consumption of the UAV is determined. Estimated information associated with wind affecting the UAV is determined using information obtained from sensors included in the UAV. Estimated flights times remaining for a current path, and one or more alternative flight paths, are determined using the determined estimated fuel remaining, determined estimated fuel consumption, determined information associated wind, and information describing each flight path. In response to the electronic system determining that the estimated fuel remaining, after completion of the current flight path, would be below a first threshold, an alternative flight path is selected. | 11-12-2015 |
20150323931 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AUTHORIZATION AND GEOFENCE ENVELOPE DETERMINATION - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for unmanned aerial vehicle authorization and geofence envelope determination. One of the methods includes maintaining, by a cloud system in wireless communication with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), allocated geofence envelopes for one or more of the UAVs, with each geofence envelope being a virtual barrier for a real-world geographic area. A request for approval of an updated geofence envelope is received from a first UAV in flight. The cloud system determines that the updated geofence envelope has not been allocated and/or the updated geofence envelope does not interfere with allocated geofence envelopes. In response to the determination, a response indicating approval of the request is generated. The generated response is provided to the first UAV. | 11-12-2015 |
20150329080 | CONTROL TRANSMITTER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND IN PARTICULAR FOR A DEVICE FOR CLOSING A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND CONTROL SYSTEM PARTICULARLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A control transmitter for a motor vehicle, and in particular for a device for closing a motor vehicle, is designed to be worn on a human body. The control transmitter includes an element for attaching or fastening the control transmitter onto the human body, and a transmitter element including an electronic circuit for transmitting an electric signal through the human body in order to actuate at least one functionality of the motor vehicle. When a portion of the human body touches a specific portion of the surface of the motor vehicle, the electric signal transmitted through the human body enables at least one functionality of the motor vehicle to be actuated. | 11-19-2015 |
20150329081 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A vehicle control system including a mobile device and an onboard device is provided. The onboard device performs vehicle control when the onboard device receives an authentication code from the mobile device located within an effective area. The mobile device measures reception strength of a vehicle signal from the onboard device and stores strength information indicating characteristics of the reception strength corresponding to a target distance to the onboard device. The mobile device determines whether or not the mobile device is located within an effective area, based on the reception strength and the strength information. The mobile device acquires correction information indicating characteristics of the reception strength corresponding to a mobile state quantity and corrects the strength information based on the mobile state quantity and the correction information. | 11-19-2015 |
20150336012 | VIRTUAL ATTRACTION CONTROLLER - A ride control system includes a plurality of ride vehicles positioned within a course and configured to travel within the course. Each of the plurality of ride vehicles includes a vehicle controller configured to control movement of a respective one of the plurality of ride vehicles. Each of the plurality of ride vehicles also includes a position tracking system configured to facilitate identification of a location of the respective one of the plurality of ride vehicles within the course. Each of the plurality of ride vehicles further includes a vehicle transceiver in communication with the vehicle controller. The ride control system also includes a primary controller and a primary transceiver in communication with the primary controller. The ride control system further includes a primary wireless network formed by the vehicle transceiver and the primary transceiver to include at least the primary controller and the vehicle controller of each of the plurality of ride vehicles. The primary controller is configured to receive data indicative of the location of each of the plurality of ride vehicles from respective ones of the plurality of ride vehicles via the primary wireless network. The primary controller and the vehicle controller of each of the plurality of ride vehicles are configured to coordinate to provide a control loop for each of the plurality of ride vehicles based on the data indicative of the location of each of the plurality of ride vehicles. | 11-26-2015 |
20150336578 | ABILITY ENHANCEMENT - Techniques for ability enhancement are described. In some embodiments, devices and systems located in a transportation network share threat information with one another, in order to enhance a user's ability to operate or function in a transportation-related context. In one embodiment, a process in a vehicle receives threat information from a remote device, the threat information based on information about objects or conditions proximate to the remote device. The process then determines that the threat information is relevant to the safe operation of the vehicle. Then, the process modifies operation of the vehicle based on the threat information, such as by presenting a message to the operator of the vehicle and/or controlling the vehicle itself. | 11-26-2015 |
20150336588 | METHOD AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method and control system for operating a motor vehicle, sense a gesture directed at an object from a vehicle occupant using a gesture recognition unit, interpret the gesture and identify of the object using a data processing unit and generate a corresponding control command on the basis of the interpreted gesture and the identified object. An assistance system of the motor vehicle is actuated in accordance with the control command using the data processing unit. A voice command, uttered by the vehicle occupant is sensed before, during or after the sensing of the gesture, using a voice recognition unit. A combined interpretation of the gesture, the identified object and the voice command is performed, and the control command is generated on the basis of the combined interpretation, using the data processing unit. | 11-26-2015 |
20150336667 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE PLATFORM - A device receives a request for a flight path of UAV from a first location to a second location in a region, and determines, based on credentials associated with the UAV, whether the UAV is authenticated for utilizing the device and a network. The device determines, when the UAV is authenticated, capability information for the UAV based on the request and component information associated with the UAV. The device calculates the flight path from the first location to the second location based on the capability information and one or more of weather information, air traffic information, obstacle information, or regulatory information associated with the region. The device generates flight path instructions for the flight path based on one or more of the weather information, the air traffic information, the obstacle information, or the regulatory information associated with the region, and provides the flight path instructions to the UAV. | 11-26-2015 |
20150336668 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE FLIGHT PATH DETERMINATION, OPTIMIZATION, AND MANAGEMENT - A device receives a request for a flight path from a first location to a second location in a region. The request includes component information associated with components of UAVs in a group. The device calculates a most efficient flight path from the first location to the second location based weather information, air traffic information, obstacle information, or regulatory information associated with the region, and determines capability information for the UAVs in the group based on the component information. The device selects, from the UAVs in the group, a particular UAV that is capable of traversing the most efficient flight path based on the capability information, and generates flight path instructions for the most efficient flight path. The device provides the flight path instructions to the particular UAV to permit the particular UAV to travel from the first location to the second location via the most efficient flight path. | 11-26-2015 |
20150338852 | Sharing Autonomous Vehicles - Technology is described for sharing an autonomous vehicle. An autonomous vehicle may receive a request to perform a task. The autonomous vehicle may determine whether the task conflicts with previously scheduled tasks to be performed at the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle may add the task to a schedule of tasks to be performed at the autonomous vehicle when the task does not conflict with the previously scheduled tasks. The autonomous vehicle may provide commands to enable the autonomous vehicle to perform the task in accordance with the schedule. | 11-26-2015 |
20150343644 | ROBOTIC VEHICLE SYSTEMS FOR INSPECTING REMOTE LOCATIONS - Vehicles, systems, and methods for inspecting and analyzing the condition of a remote location such as a roof are presented. A vehicle adapted for traversing an irregular terrain may be supported by wheels, or tracks, having partially collapsible treads to help the vehicle maintain a lower center of mass. The bottom surface of the chassis may have a higher ground clearance at an intermediate location, relative to the front and rear ends, to help the vehicle maintain a lower center of mass when crossing ridges such as roof peaks. A vehicle for roof inspections may include a shingle lifter. A system for collecting and storing inspection data may include an onboard imaging system with multiple cameras and a control system with a wireless router, together with a remote tablet computer having a wireless transceiver, a user interface, and a display. Vehicles and systems may gather and analyze data, and generate revenue by providing data, analysis, and reports for a fee to interested parties. | 12-03-2015 |
20150343873 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY OR SEMI-AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING A CHASSIS - A method is provided for semi-automatically adjusting a chassis of a vehicle. The vehicle ( | 12-03-2015 |
20150343993 | METHOD OF MAKING A VEHICLE AVAILABLE AND CORRESPONDING SYSTEM FOR MAKING A VEHICLE AVAILABLE - A method of making a vehicle available, including sending a message to unlock at least one vehicle door from a remote vehicle management server, following a user request, the user request having been subject to identification of the user and authorization of use by the user for the vehicle. The method further includes sending a message, independent of the above-mentioned unlocking message, authorizing starting of the vehicle by a control system of the vehicle from the remote vehicle management server. | 12-03-2015 |
20150344085 | MAGNETICALLY COUPLED ACCESSORY FOR A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE - A system comprising a self-propelled device and an accessory device. The self-propelled device includes a spherical housing, and a drive system provided within the spherical housing to cause the self-propelled device to roll. When the self-propelled device rolls, the self-propelled device and the accessory device magnetically interact to maintain the accessory device in contact with a top position of the spherical housing relative to an underlying surface on which the spherical housing is rolling on. | 12-03-2015 |
20150345205 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CLOSING ELEMENT ARRANGEMENT ON A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for activating a closure element arrangement of a motor vehicle, wherein the closure element arrangement has a closure element, a drive arrangement assigned to the closure element, and a control arrangement. In the context of operator control event monitoring by the control arrangement, monitoring is carried out to ascertain whether a predetermined operator control event is present. An activation of the drive arrangement is performed depending on the result of the operator control event monitoring. With assumed freedom of collision of the closure element from the motor vehicle surroundings, the occurrence of various special conditions does not permit the operator control event monitoring, or permits it only to a restricted extent The control arrangement detects the occurrence of predetermined special conditions and the activation of the closure element arrangement is deactivated depending on the respectively detected special condition. | 12-03-2015 |
20150346718 | Autonomous Vehicle Monitoring and Control - An autonomous vehicle may be partially controlled or monitored by a remote endpoint assigned to the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle sends one or more assisted driving messages directly to the autonomous vehicle or through a server. The server may identify multiple potential remote driving endpoints and assign one or more of the potential remote driving endpoints to the autonomous vehicle. The one or more potential remote driving endpoints return a command to the autonomous vehicle directly or through the server. | 12-03-2015 |
20150346719 | FORWARD AND LATERAL TRACKING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - The forward and lateral tracking system contains a moving carrier and a remote control device. The moving carrier contains a front frame, a first lateral frame, a second lateral frame, and at least a driving unit. The front frame has a first IR (infra-red) receiver and a second IR receiver for detecting left and right movement, and a first supersonic detector for detecting forward distance. The first lateral frame has a second supersonic detector and a third supersonic detector for detecting left and right movement, and a third IR receiver. The second lateral frame has a fourth supersonic detector and a fifth supersonic detector for detecting left and right movement, and a fourth IR receiver. The remote control device contains at least an IR transmitter signally linked to the IR receivers. | 12-03-2015 |
20150346720 | FORWARD TRACKING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - The forward tracking system contains a moving carrier and a remote control device. The moving carrier contains a control module, a frame, and at least a driving unit. The control module directs the driving unit to move or turn the moving carrier. The frame has a first and a second IR (infra-red) receivers to detect the user's turning left or right, and a first supersonic detector to detect a distance from the user. The remote control device contains at least an IR transmitter signally linked to the first and second IR receivers. When a user is in front of the moving carrier, the first and second IR receivers, and the first supersonic detector provide lateral movement and forward distance detection, so that the moving carrier automatically follows the user at a constant distance behind as the user moves straight ahead, or turns left or right. | 12-03-2015 |
20150346721 | AIRCRAFT - A flight system comprising an aircraft equipped with at least four rotors and having a payload, a number of rotors rotating in one direction and a number of rotors rotating in the other direction, as well as a remote control, the aircraft being connected to the remote control, so as to transmit data, via respective transmitter/receiver units, both the aircraft and the remote control having a data processing device connected to the respective transmitter/receiver unit, both the aircraft and the remote control having the same sensors for flight attitude detection, where, when there is an angle change in the remote control around its X- and/or Y- and/or Z-axis, the amount of the angle change correlates with a definable speed of the aircraft, the speed specified according to the angle change being transmitted as a target value of the data processing device of the aircraft and/or of the remote control. | 12-03-2015 |
20150346722 | Virtual and Augmented Reality Cockpit and Operational Control Systems - Architecture for a multimodal, multiplatform switching, unmanned vehicle (UV) swarm system which can execute missions in diverse environments. The architecture includes onboard and ground processors to handle and integrate multiple sensor inputs generating a unique UV pilot experience for a remote drone pilot (RDP) via a virtual augmented reality cockpit (VARC). The RDP is monitored by an operational control system and an experienced control pilot. A ground processor handles real-time localization, forwarding of commands, generation and delivery of augmented content to users, along with safety features and overrides. The UVs onboard processors and autopilot execute the commands and provide a redundant source of safety features and override in the case of loss of signal. The UVs perform customizable missions, with adjustable rules for differing skill levels. RDPs experience real-time virtual piloting of the UV with augmented interactive and actionable visual and audio content delivered to them via VARC systems. | 12-03-2015 |
20150346729 | WATERCRAFT AUTOMATION AND AQUATIC EFFORT DATA UTILIZATION - Watercraft automation and aquatic data utilization for aquatic efforts are disclosed. In one aspect, an anchor point is obtained and a watercraft position maintenance routine is actuated to control the watercraft to maintain association with the anchor point. In another aspect, prior aquatic effort data is obtained in association with an anchor point. In yet another aspect, current aquatic effort data is generated in association with an anchor point. In still another aspect, current aquatic effort data and prior aquatic effort data are utilized for prediction generation. In yet another aspect, current aquatic effort data and prior aquatic effort data are utilized to obtain another anchor point for a watercraft. | 12-03-2015 |
20150348424 | Airspace Deconfliction System and Method - An aircraft deconfliction system including a registration system having an airspace database, a registered airspace, wherein registration details of the registered airspace are logged in the airspace database, and an aircraft assigned to the registered airspace, the aircraft including a flight control system, a guidance computer controlling the flight control system based on a pilot input, and an override unit in communication with the guidance computer, wherein the override unit overrides the pilot input when the aircraft breaches the registered airspace. | 12-03-2015 |
20150353051 | CELLULAR PHONE FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING A FUNCTION OF A SECURITY DEVICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a cellular phone ( | 12-10-2015 |
20150353178 | KEYLESS ENTRY CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR OUTBOARD MOTORS - There is provided a keyless entry control system for a plurality of outboard motors attached to a body of a ship. A plurality of engine control modules are provided in the plurality of outboard motors. A detector is connected to all of the plurality of engine control modules. In response to a detection result of the detector, use permission authentication on the plurality of engine control modules is performed. | 12-10-2015 |
20150353196 | UAV Constraint in Overhead Line Inspection | 12-10-2015 |
20150355637 | REMOTE SPEED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - The present invention relates generally to an onboard controller system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a vehicle control unit for remotely managing the top speed of a vehicle. In accordance with one embodiment, the present invention further comprises auditing means that can function to monitor, log and report on vehicle information or events, which may be real-time. Vehicle information or events may include, for example, vehicle speed, governor settings, vehicle location and time, changes in equipment settings, as well breaches by a vehicle operator, including speeding or tampering by a vehicle operator. | 12-10-2015 |
20150359032 | METHOD FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING A SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING MANEUVER(S) OF A VEHICLE USING A CONTROL UNIT - A system (SC) is intended to control a maneuver of a vehicle (V) via the establishment of two-way wireless communication between a communication module (MC | 12-10-2015 |
20150360700 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED ESTABLISHMENT OF A VEHICLE CONSIST - A method for controllably linking propulsion units in a vehicle consist includes transmitting a linking signal having an identity of a lead propulsion unit. A remote propulsion unit is remotely controlled by the lead unit when the identity matches a designated identity stored onboard the remote unit. A de-linking signal is transmitted from the lead unit when the lead unit is to be decoupled from the vehicle consist. The de-linking signal includes a replacement identity of a replacement propulsion unit. A replacement linking signal is transmitted from a second lead unit. The remote propulsion unit allows the second lead propulsion unit to remotely control the operations of the remote propulsion unit when replacement identity stored onboard the remote propulsion unit matches an identity that is communicated in the replacement linking signal. | 12-17-2015 |
20150360781 | Wearable COTS user devices for aircraft cabin-eOperations - A wearable device for operating one or more aircraft related systems, a device system comprising a plurality of such wearable devices, a system comprising such a wearable device and one or more aircraft related systems, and an aircraft comprising such a device system. The wearable device comprises: a user interface configured to receive a user input and to output information corresponding to the received user input; a system interface to connect the wearable device to the aircraft related systems; and a control unit configured to communicate with the aircraft related systems via the system interface to operate at least one of the aircraft related systems and to receive information from at least one of the aircraft related systems. The user interface is further configured to output the information received from the at least one of the aircraft related systems. | 12-17-2015 |
20150362917 | MESSAGING-ENABLED UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carries a camera, sends data from the camera, and receives commands. The UAV is connected to a messaging platform. Pictures or video clips received from the UAV are selected and placed in messages broadcast by an account associated with the UAV. Video footage from the camera is live-streamed in a card-type message. Account holders of the messaging platform may control the UAV with commands embedded in messages and directed towards an account associated with the UAV. Controllable elements of the UAV include UAV location, camera orientation, camera subject, UAV-mounted lighting, a UAV-mounted display, a UAV-mounted projector, UAV-mounted speakers, and a detachable payload. UAV control may be determined through democratic means. Some UAV functionality may be triggered through aggregated engagements on the messaging platform. The UAV may include a display screen and/or a microphone to provide for telepresence or interview functionality. | 12-17-2015 |
20150362918 | Method of Operating a Remotely Accessible Unmanned Underwater Vehicle - A method of providing operating access to remotely accessible unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) utilizes a plurality of UUVs, a remote relay devices, and a computer relay system communicably coupled to an end-user computing device by a telecommunications network. The end-user enters preferences for a UUV selection. The preferences are compared to UUV characteristics and current operability conditions of the UUVs to identify a compatible vehicle from the UUVs. Live visual data is then streamed from a camera on the compatible vehicle over the telecommunications network to the end-user device, and the end user assumes remote control of the compatible vehicle by sending navigation commands to the compatible vehicle through the computer relay system, which are executed by the compatible vehicle. | 12-17-2015 |
20150362919 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE FOR INTERPRETING INPUT FROM A CONTROLLER DEVICE - A self-propelled device operates to interpret an input corresponding to a set of actions that are performed on a controller device. | 12-17-2015 |
20150362922 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COORDINATED CONTROL OF AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES - A control system for an agricultural vehicle includes a first transceiver configured to receive a first signal from a second transceiver of a target vehicle. The first signal is indicative of a first determined position and a first determined velocity of the target vehicle. The control system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the first transceiver. The controller is configured to automatically control the agricultural vehicle by determining a target position and a target velocity of the agricultural vehicle based at least in part on the first determined position and the first determined velocity of the target vehicle, instructing an automated steering control system and an automated speed control system to direct the agricultural vehicle toward the target position, and instructing the automated steering control system and the automated speed control system to substantially maintain the target position and the target velocity upon substantially reaching the target position. | 12-17-2015 |
20150362997 | VEHICLE COMPUTING SYSTEM IN COMMUNICATION WITH A WEARABLE DEVICE - A vehicle computing system comprising at least one controller configured to communicate with a wearable device. The at least one controller may be configured to receive data defining a first gesture made using the wearable wireless device. The controller may be further configured to determine a first predefined command, for controlling a vehicle system, previously stored in association with the first gesture. The controller may be further configured to control the vehicle system in accordance with the first predefined command. | 12-17-2015 |
20150366124 | ARRANGEMENT FOR THE CONTROL OF A DEVICE INTERFACE OF AN AGRICULTURAL WORK VEHICLE - An arrangement for the control of a device interface of an agricultural work vehicle includes a control unit of the work vehicle, which is connected, in a controlling manner, with an external power actuator for the adjustment of the position of the device interface, and a portable computer with input and a processor which has a wireless communication connection with the control unit and on which software was downloaded, which makes possible control of the actuator by the input, via the processor and the control unit. | 12-24-2015 |
20150367815 | START SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for starting a motor vehicle includes recognizing an engine on event of the motor vehicle at a powertrain control module in communication with a vehicle bus system operatively disposed in the motor vehicle. In response to recognizing the engine on event, an authentication request is transmitted from a verification module to a device having an electronic pattern-entry user interface. The method further includes receiving an entered pattern entered on the electronic pattern-entry user interface, and recognizing, by an authentication system, that the entered pattern is an authenticated pattern. In response to the recognizing that the entered pattern is the authenticated pattern, an authenticated engagement command is transmitted to the powertrain control module to instruct the powertrain control module to enter into an engaged state, the engaged state electrically enabling the powertrain control module to provide tractive power to a vehicle drive wheel. | 12-24-2015 |
20150370250 | MAGIC WAND INTERFACE AND OTHER USER INTERACTION PARADIGMS FOR A FLYING DIGITAL ASSISTANT - Methods and systems are described for new paradigms for user interaction with an unmanned aerial vehicle (referred to as a flying digital assistant or FDA) using a portable multifunction device (PMD) such as smart phone. In some embodiments, a magic wand user interaction paradigm is described for intuitive control of an FDA using a PMD. In other embodiments, methods for scripting a shot are described. | 12-24-2015 |
20150370251 | Method and system for drone deliveries to vehicles in route - A system comprise a server configured to communicate vehicle information with a vehicle transceiver of a vehicle moving along a vehicle route and communicate drone information with a drone transceiver of a drone moving along a drone route. A computing device with a memory and a processor may be configured to communicatively connect with the server, process the vehicle information and the drone information, identify a plurality of pickup locations based in part on the vehicle information and drone information, select at least one of the plurality of pickup locations based in part on a priority score associated with a travel time to or wait time for each of the plurality of pickup locations, and update the drone route based in part on the selected pickup location. | 12-24-2015 |
20150370252 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-MODE UNMANNED VEHICLE MISSION PLANNING AND CONTROL - Systems and associated methods for planning and control of a fleet of unmanned vehicles in missions that are coordinated temporally and spatially by geo-location, direction, vehicle orientation, altitude above sea level, and depth below sea level. The unmanned vehicles' transit routes may be fully autonomous, semi-autonomous, or under direct operator control using off board control systems. Means are provided for intervention and transit changes during mission execution. Means are provided to collect, centralize and analyze mission data collected on the set of participating unmanned vehicles. | 12-24-2015 |
20150370256 | GROUND VEHICLE-LIKE CONTROL FOR REMOTE CONTROL AIRCRAFT - A hand-held radio transmit controller for remotely controlling an aircraft, and a method for controlling a remote control aircraft offering ground vehicle-like control. | 12-24-2015 |
20150375662 | WIRELESS REMOTE-CONTROL HYDRAULIC PUMP MECHANISM FOR DUMP TRUCKS - A wireless remote-control hydraulic pump mechanism comprising a hydraulic pump assembly, a remote-control device and a wireless transmitter is suitable for being installed on a dump truck to provide for the user to control the dumping by wireless remote-control operations, wherein the remote-control device in addition to wireless remote-control functions may further have optional wired manual remote-control functions and/or power voltage detection functions so that the user may select depending on actual situations to increase dumping safety of dump trucks. | 12-31-2015 |
20150375699 | SYSTEM FOR OBTAINING RULE SETS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE AUTOMATION - A method for obtaining rule sets for a motor vehicle to be automated includes receiving with a stationary central server arrangement from each respective one of a plurality of other motor vehicles at least one item of activation information regarding a vehicle function activated in the respective motor vehicle in an actual situation encountered by the respective motor vehicle, and a respective data set including vehicle data determined by the respective motor vehicle in the respective actual situation; generating with the centralized server rule sets on the basis of the respective data set and the at least one item of activation information, wherein each rule set defines an activation condition and a vehicle function to be activated when the activation condition is satisfied; and transmitting the rule sets to the motor vehicle to be automated. The motor vehicle to be automated is configured to detect whether a situation-specific data set generated by the motor vehicle to be automated satisfies the activation condition, and to autonomously activate the vehicle function when the data set satisfies the activation condition | 12-31-2015 |
20150375741 | VEHICLE APPARATUS - A vehicle apparatus used in a vehicle measures a first elapsed time after completion of a parking operation by which the vehicle is parked in a parking region, and prohibits movement of the vehicle to adjust the parking position when the first elapsed time reaches a first predetermined time before receipt of a instruction signal by the receiver Accordingly, it is possible to improve safety by preventing the vehicle from moving out of a parking position even if the moving part is erroneously operated when the predetermined time elapses after the completion of parking operation. | 12-31-2015 |
20150375764 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DATA COMMUNICATIONS - A wireless communication device of a vehicle system includes one or more antennas configured to be disposed onboard a first vehicle of the vehicle system, a first modem configured to be disposed onboard the first vehicle and to communicate a first wireless signal to one or more of a second vehicle of the vehicle system or an off-board device using the one or more antennas, and a second modem configured to be disposed onboard the first vehicle and to communicate a second wireless signal to the one or more of the second vehicle or the off-board device using the one or more antennas. The first modem is configured to communicate the first wireless signal via a first type of wireless communication link and the second modem is configured to communicate the second wireless signal via a different, second type of wireless communication link. | 12-31-2015 |
20150375840 | STAND-OFF DELIVERY OF UNMANNED UNDERWATER VEHICLES - Embodiments described herein provide apparatus and method for stand-off deployment of UUVs utilizing self-directed projectiles that include guidance kits. One embodiment is a projectile that includes a guidance kit that directs the projectile in flight. The projectile further includes a shell and a hollow nose cone. The shell mates with the guidance kit and the nose cone couples with the shell. The nose cone includes an interior surface configured to house a UUV. The projectile further includes a controller that identifies a condition for deploying the UUV in flight, and detaches the nose cone from the shell in response to determining that the condition is satisfied. | 12-31-2015 |
20150376869 | Method and Apparatus for Machine Synchronization - Systems and methods for automating a task of a construction machine include receiving machine data from a first construction machine and a second construction machine. A load balance of the first construction machine is determined based on the received machine data. A location on the first construction machine to release a load is determined based on the load balance. A message is sent to the second construction machine to control movement for releasing a load of the second construction machine at the determined location on the first construction machine. | 12-31-2015 |
20150379361 | IMAGE-ASSISTED REMOTE CONTROL VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for an image-assisted remote control vehicle are provided. An image-assisted remote control system may include a motion controlled device such as an image-assisted remote control vehicle and a remote control device. The motion controlled device may include one or more imaging modules, such as a thermal imaging module and/or a non-thermal imaging module. An infrared image of a part of a track may be captured using the infrared imaging module. A boundary of the track may be detected using the infrared image. The operation of the vehicle may be modified based on the boundary. Modifying the operation of the vehicle in this way may provide a remote controlled vehicle with the ease of use of a slot car track set, the flexibility of remote control cars and the ability for a user to design their own track. | 12-31-2015 |
20160001720 | CONFIGURABLE RENTAL VEHICLE - A rental vehicle has features that can be activated or deactivated wirelessly. Additional features can be purchased and activated after a customer has paid for an initial set of features and started to use the vehicle. Configuration of the vehicle is automated by transmitting a configuration message to the vehicle. | 01-07-2016 |
20160001741 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BYPASSING WIRELESS VEHICLE IMMOBILIZERS - A remote start immobilizer bypass system records signals of an authorized key transponder and emulates the key transponder signals in response to receipt of a remote start command from a remote controller. To extend the range and facilitate placement of the remote start immobilizer bypass system within a vehicle, the emulated signals are reinforced by emitting the emulated signals in-phase and out-of-phase relative to the immobilizer coil signal used for inductively-coupled communications between the key transponder and the immobilizer coil. The in-phase and out-of-phase signals are generated in accordance with the recorded key transponder signals. | 01-07-2016 |
20160001742 | ELECTRONIC KEY DEVICE - An electronic key device includes a portable device capable of being carried by a user, and a vehicle-mounted device configured to perform mutual communication with the portable device to perform predetermined control. The vehicle-mounted device includes a plurality of antennas that is provided in different positions of a vehicle and is configured to transmit radio waves every predetermined time. A response signal based on the reception strength of the radio waves transmitted from the plurality of antennas is transmitted from the portable device to the vehicle-mounted device. The vehicle-mounted device determines that a moving direction of the portable device heads for any one of the antennas based on the response signal, and when it is determined that a distance between the vehicle and the portable device is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold, control is performed such that a door becomes unlocked. | 01-07-2016 |
20160001743 | POWER CONSUMPTION SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC KEY TERMINAL AND POWER CONSUMPTION SUPPRESSION METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC KEY TERMINAL - A power consumption suppression system enables effective reduction of power consumption of an electronic key terminal. A position information acquisition section ( | 01-07-2016 |
20160001882 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A RADIO-CONTROLLED FLYING HOVERCRAFT - A homeostatic flying hovercraft preferably utilizes at least two pairs of counter-rotating ducted fans to generate lift like a hovercraft and utilizes a homeostatic hover control system to create a flying craft that is easily controlled. The homeostatic hover control system provides true homeostasis of the craft with a true fly-by-wire flight control and control-by-wire system control. | 01-07-2016 |
20160001884 | Methods and Systems for Alerting and Aiding an Emergency Situation - Embodiments described herein may relate to systems and methods for navigating to an emergency situation. An alert device may be controlled to issue alerts to draw the attention of bystanders to associated supplies for a situation. An illustrative method involves (a) receiving, by a computing system, a transmission indicating a situation at a designated location; (b) the computing system determining an approximate target area associated with the designated location; (c) the computing system making a determination that an alert device is located within the approximate target area; and (d) in response to the determination that the alert device is located within the approximate target area, the computing system executing instructions to activate at least one alert on the alert device indicating the situation and the designated location of the situation. | 01-07-2016 |
20160005250 | SMART ENTRY SYSTEM - A smart system locks a door of a vehicle when there is a user's instruction to lock the door when a first portable device in which first identification information is stored is outside the vehicle and a second portable device in which second identification information is stored is inside the vehicle, and controls the power supply state from a normal state to a power supply continuation state in which power continues to be supplied only to a predetermined power supply continuation device in the vehicle. | 01-07-2016 |
20160009250 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARTUS FOR REMOTELY DISABLING OR ENABLING A VEHICLE | 01-14-2016 |
20160009334 | USER INTERFACE FOR AN ELECTRICALLY MOTORIZED VEHICLE | 01-14-2016 |
20160009337 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS USING AN ELECTRICALLY MOTORIZED VEHICLE | 01-14-2016 |
20160010310 | HEAVY MACHINE WITH WIRELESS SENSOR AND AUTOMATIC WIRELESS CONTROL | 01-14-2016 |
20160011592 | Methods and Apparatus for Persistent Deployment of Aerial Vehicles | 01-14-2016 |
20160016526 | ACCESSORY CONTROL WITH GEO-FENCING - A vehicle accessory can transmit a first signal to a mobile device, the first signal including a location of a vehicle. The mobile device can monitor its own location. The mobile device can assess whether one or more location-based criteria have been satisfied based on the location of the mobile device and the location of the vehicle. Upon determining that a location-based criterion has been satisfied, the mobile device can transmit a second signal to the vehicle accessory indicating that a function of the vehicle is to be controlled. Thus, for example, the mobile device can activate or de-activate vehicle features (e.g., door locking, vehicle defrosting, etc.) in a manner that capitalizes on efficient signal transmission. | 01-21-2016 |
20160016651 | NETWORKED ARCHITECTURE FOR A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A STEERABLE THRUSTING DEVICE - A control system for a steerable thrusting device is disclosed comprising a mobile device and application which interface with an electronic controller to command the output power and directional heading of the steerable thrusting device. In at least one embodiment, the mobile device serves the functions of a mapping and input device that communicates bi-directionally with a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and direction device-equipped electronic controller, which in turn controls the power and heading of the thrusting device on a marine vessel. Data can be stored on the mobile device or procured in real-time via network access to a dedicated database and communicated to the electronic controller in order to execute specific functions of the thrusting device control system. The data created in the control system is capable of being shared amongst similar devices via the use of a cloud network. | 01-21-2016 |
20160016672 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND MANAGING THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT - A method for policing and managing the operation of a flying, unmanned aircraft in the event of usurpation of control of, malfunction of, or ill-intentioned use of, this aircraft includes the steps of (a) detecting inappropriate operation of the aircraft; (b) transmitting a takeover command to the aircraft to interrupt control of the operation of this aircraft by a first pilot and relinquish control of the aircraft to a second pilot; and (c) transmitting control commands to the aircraft to control its operation by the second pilot, until the need for alternate pilot control of the aircraft has ended or until the aircraft has landed safely. | 01-21-2016 |
20160018821 | REMOTE CONTROL APPARATUS AND REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM UTILIZING THE APPARATUS - A remote control apparatus uses wireless communication to control driving of a control object such as a vehicle. When the drive condition is changing, as when the vehicle is being steered to follow a curve in a travel route, while also the vehicle speed exceeds a specified threshold value, processing is executed for reducing a communication delay between the remote control apparatus and the control object, to thereby ensure sufficient speed of control response. | 01-21-2016 |
20160022360 | SURGICAL PATIENT SIDE CART WITH DRIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MOVING A PATIENT SIDE CART - A patient side cart for a teleoperated surgical system can include at least one manipulator arm portion for holding a surgical instrument, a steering interface, and a drive system. The steering interface may be configured to detect a force applied by a user to the steering interface indicating a desired movement for the teleoperated surgical system. The drive system can include at least one driven wheel, a control module, and a model section. The control module may receive as input a signal from the steering interface corresponding to the force applied by the user to the steering interface. The control module may be configured to output a desired movement signal corresponding to the signal received from the steering interface. The model section can include a model of movement behavior of the patient side cart, the model section outputting a movement command output to drive the driven wheel. | 01-28-2016 |
20160023636 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING VEHICLE ACCESS - A method for regulating vehicle access comprises receiving, from an electronic device of a user, a request to access a vehicle. The vehicle can be disposed at a designated geographic location. Next, geographic information of the user is received from the electronic device. The geographic information is determined with the aid of the electronic device of the user. The user is then provided access to the vehicle if, based on the received geographic information, a geographic location of the user is within a given distance from the designated geographic location of the vehicle. | 01-28-2016 |
20160023664 | Event Sensitive Learning Interface - A vehicle control system is provided that is able to identify a particular driver from other potential drivers, monitor various vehicle functions, and determine if the identified driver repeatedly performs the same behavior upon activation of the car. When the control system determines that the identified driver repeats the same behavior each time the car is activated, the controller learns that behavior and associates it with the identified driver so that the learned behavior can be automatically performed, without driver interaction, when the driver is identified and the car is activated. | 01-28-2016 |
20160023665 | METHOD FOR REMOTE COMMUNICATION WITH AND THROUGH A VEHICLE - A system for a vehicle includes an interactive display subsystem operable to generate output for display on a vehicle window, the output associated with a two-way communication interface for remote communication with a user input subsystem. A method of operating a system for a vehicle includes displaying a two-way communication interface on a vehicle window for remote communication with a user input subsystem. | 01-28-2016 |
20160023675 | MONITORING USAGE OR STATUS OF CART RETRIEVERS - Examples of systems and methods for controlling or monitoring a fleet of human-propelled, wheeled carts and cart retrievers are described. The carts can be shopping carts at a retail facility, and the cart retrievers can be used to collect and return the shopping carts from a parking lot near the facility to a cart collection area. The carts or cart retrievers can monitor various status or usage parameters (such as retriever battery charge, cart collection trip speed, cart collection path or duration, etc.) and transmit the parameters to a central control unit. The central control unit can analyze and process the status or usage parameters. The system can provide a user interface for access to the status or usage parameters of the cart and cart retriever fleet. | 01-28-2016 |
20160023751 | ENERGY HARVESTING MECHANISM FOR GYROPLANES AND GYROCOPTERS - An electric powered gyroplane or gyrocopter includes an airframe, a rotor assembly, an electric generator, a battery charger, one or more rechargeable batteries, a propulsion motor, a propulsion motor controller and a propeller. The rotor assembly is mounted to the airframe and includes a drive shaft mechanically coupled to a rotor hub, and two or more rotor blades extending radially outward from the rotor hub. The electric generator is mechanically coupled to the rotor assembly. The battery charger is electrically connected to the electric generator. The one or more rechargeable batteries are electrically connected to the battery charger. The propulsion motor controller is electrically connected to the one or more rechargeable batteries. The propulsion motor is connected to the propulsion motor controller. The propeller is mounted to the airframe and mechanically coupled to the propulsion motor. | 01-28-2016 |
20160026179 | SPATIAL RECOGNITION IN AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE GROUP - An autonomous vehicle includes a sensor interface coupled to a gyroscope system, a wireless communication interface, a processor, and memory. The memory has instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the autonomous vehicle to establish a plurality of wireless communication links with two or more vehicles in a group including the autonomous vehicle and the two or more vehicles. A signal strength of each of the wireless communication links is monitored to determine an observed signal strength of each of the wireless communication links. A desired position of the autonomous vehicle is determined based on an expected signal strength of each of the wireless communication links. A position adjustment of the autonomous vehicle is initiated based on a difference between the expected signal strength and the observed signal strength in combination with data from the gyroscope system. | 01-28-2016 |
20160031417 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE LOCATION OF A REMOTE TRANSMITTER POSITIONED NEAR A VEHICLE - A method for determining the location of a remote transceiver in relation to a vehicle, the method including the steps of: transmitting at least two measuring signals to the remote transceiver, each of the measuring signals being transmitted from a different one of a plurality of n antennae positioned relative to the vehicle, where n denotes an integer 2; receiving an acknowledgement signal from the remote transmitter in response to each measuring signal, each acknowledgement signal including a received signal strength indication (RSSI) for a respective received measuring signal, the values of the received RSSIs together defining a data point in an RSSI domain; and determining a difference between the received value of a first RSSI and a defined threshold value for that first RSSI, wherein the sign of the difference indicates whether the remote transmitter is inside or outside a defined region i of or near the vehicle. | 02-04-2016 |
20160031559 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TARGET TRACKING - The present invention provides systems, methods, and devices related to target tracking by UAVs. The UAV may be configured to receive target information from a control terminal related to a target to be tracked by an imaging device coupled to the UAV. The target information may be used by the UAV to automatically track the target so as to maintain predetermined position and/or size of the target within one or more images captured by the imaging device. The control terminal may be configured to display images from the imaging device as well as allowing user input related to the target information. | 02-04-2016 |
20160033963 | REMOTE AUTONOMOUS DRIVING SYSTEM BASED ON HIGH ACCURACY OF LOCALIZATION BY INDOOR INFRASTRUCTURE MAP AND SENSOR AND METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a remote autonomous driving system based on position recognition using an indoor infrastructure map and a sensor device and a method thereof. The server device for remote autonomous driving based on position recognition includes a first network interface unit configured to receive sensing information obtained by a movable infrastructure sensor device sensing a remotely controlled vehicle and transmit a control command for the movable infrastructure sensor device to track the remotely controlled vehicle, a remote controller unit configured to generate a driving route of the remotely controlled vehicle and a driving control command corresponding to the driving route using the sensing information, and a second network interface unit configured to transmit the driving control command to the remotely controlled vehicle. | 02-04-2016 |
20160036917 | SMART ROAD SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - A communication system for vehicles includes a plurality of communication devices integrated into a road. The communication devices are operable to wirelessly communicate with communication systems of vehicles traveling on the road. The communication devices may be electrically powered by solar power. The communication devices wirelessly communicate with a remote server of the communication system. The remote server receives information via the communication devices pertaining to the vehicles traveling on the road and, responsive at least in part to the received information, the remote server communicates information to the vehicles traveling on the road via the communication devices. | 02-04-2016 |
20160039424 | WEARABLE DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - Provided is a wearable device including a main body that is configured to be worn on a specific portion of a user's body, a sensing unit, provided in the main body, that senses a biological signal of a user, a storage unit that collects log information relating to the biological signal, and in which an index pattern relating to a state of the user included in the collected log information is stored, and a controller that sets a reference driving index, using the stored index pattern, in which when it is sensed that the user gets in a vehicle, the controller determines a current driving index corresponding to the biological signal that is sensed before and after the user gets in the vehicle, based on the reference driving index being set, and outputs feedback that notifies the state of the user that corresponds to a result of the determination. | 02-11-2016 |
20160039541 | ROBUST AND AUTONOMOUS DOCKING AND RECHARGING OF QUADROTORS - A method of docking and recharging using a base station and a station-mating frame on the multicopter. The base station includes an upward-facing camera that is used by a docking controller to detect the presence, position, and orientation of a frame, with infrared light-emitting diodes arranged in a predefined pattern. The controller of the base station acts to emit wireless signals to the multicopter to guide the multicopter with its station-mating frame to a predefined position above the base station. The controller transmits a wireless signal to the multicopter to reduce thrust, and the multicopter lowers itself onto a sloped receiving surface that may be arranged in a crown pattern to provide passive gravity-driven centering, which causes the station-mating frame to slide to a lowest vertical point of the receiving assembly. A locking mechanism engages to lock the frame in place and provide electrical contact for recharging. | 02-11-2016 |
20160039542 | MULTI-ZONE BATTERY EXCHANGE SYSTEM - A multi-zone battery station is provided, comprising a plurality of landing areas configured to support a UAV. The battery station may permit battery life to be reloaded onto a UAV, which may include recharging a battery of the UAV or exchanging the UAV battery for a new battery. The different zones may accommodate different UAV types, different battery types, or operate in accordance with different energy provision rules. A marker may be provided on a landing area to aid in guiding the UAV to an appropriate landing area. | 02-11-2016 |
20160041255 | Satellite and Acoustic Tracking Device - The present invention relates a method and device for tracking movements of marine animals or objects in large bodies of water and across significant distances. The method and device can track an acoustic transmitter attached to an animal or object beneath the ocean surface by employing an unmanned surface vessel equipped with a hydrophone array and GPS receiver. | 02-11-2016 |
20160041562 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A COMPONENT OF A VEHICLE WITH A USER DEVICE - A method of controlling a component of a vehicle with a user device includes receiving a data signal from the user device, within a vehicle controller. Graphics, corresponding to the data signal received from the user device, are displayed on a display screen of the vehicle. A signal is received from the user device that indicates the user device has received an input into a user interface of the user device. A determination is made, in the controller, that the signal received from the user device corresponds to controlling the component of the vehicle. | 02-11-2016 |
20160042580 | VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS - A vehicle control apparatus is disclosed, which includes an actuator that is provided on a vehicle and performs a door closing operation of the vehicle; a reservation part; a storage part that stores reservation information; a portable terminal; a communication apparatus that is provided on a vehicle to bi-directionally communicate with the portable terminal; and a controller that causes, when the reservation information is stored in the storage part, the actuator to start the door closing operation when a distance between the communication apparatus and the portable terminal is within a first predetermined range, and causes, during the door closing operation of the door, the actuator to stop the door closing operation when the distance is within a second predetermined range that is adjacent to the first predetermined range. | 02-11-2016 |
20160048129 | METHODS AND APPRATUSES FOR ENGAGEMENT MANAGEMENT OF ARIAL THREATS - Embodiments include engagement management systems and methods for managing engagement with aerial threats. Such systems include radar modules and detect aerial threats within a threat range of a base location. The systems also track intercept vehicles and control flight paths and detonation capabilities of the intercept vehicles. The systems are capable of communication between multiple engagement management systems and coordinated control of multiple intercept vehicles. | 02-18-2016 |
20160048249 | WEARABLE COMPUTING DEVICE FOR HANDSFREE CONTROLLING OF VEHICLE COMPONENTS AND METHOD THEREFOR - A system and method of remotely controlling a component of a vehicle using a wearable computing device comprising: viewing an identifying characteristic on the vehicle by the wearable computing device; comparing the identifying characteristic viewed to an identifying characteristic image stored in a memory of the wearable computing device; and sending a command signal from the wearable computing device to the vehicle to control the component when the identifying characteristic viewed corresponds to the identifying characteristic image stored in the memory. | 02-18-2016 |
20160049081 | Measuring System - The invention provides a measuring system comprising a remotely controllable flying vehicle system with a GPS device and a measuring device installed thereon, a position measuring device installed at an arbitrary position and able to measure distance and angle and to track, a ground base station for controlling a flight of a flying vehicle, a remote controller able to give and take data to and from the ground base station and able to perform wireless communication to and from the flying vehicle system, and a control unit provided on the flying vehicle system or the ground base station, wherein the flying vehicle system has a retro-reflector as an object to be measured and the position measuring device is constructed so as to track the retro-reflector and perform distance measurement and angle measurement, wherein the flying vehicle system obtains GPS coordinates by the GPS device at least at two points during flight, the position measuring device measures positions of the two points of the flying vehicle system from an installation point, wherein the position measuring device measures positions of the flying vehicle system at the two points from the installation points, and either one of the control units are configured so as to obtain an absolute coordinate or GPS coordinate of the installation point of the position measuring device based on the GPS coordinates of the two points and based on distance measurement results and on angle measurement results by the position measuring device. | 02-18-2016 |
20160054733 | VIDEO ENABLED INSPECTION USING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES - An unmanned vehicle control system is provided. In one embodiment, the control system comprises an image acquisition device configured to capture an image. A vehicle is configured to receive and execute a vehicle control command. A control device is configured to generate the vehicle control command. The control device comprises a display component, an input component and a processor. The display component is configured to present the image obtained from the image acquisition device. The input component is configured to receive an input, wherein the input at least references the obtained image. The processor is configured to obtain the image from the image acquisition device, analyze the received input, and generate the vehicle control command. A communication component is configured to facilitate transmission of the vehicle control command to the vehicle. | 02-25-2016 |
20160054734 | REMOTELY CONTROLLING A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE IN A VIRTUALIZED ENVIRONMENT - A computing device operating as a controller can obtain image data from a camera component. The computing device can determine a location of the self-propelled device relative to the camera based on the image data. A virtual content may be generated on the computing device based at least in part on the location of the self-propelled device. | 02-25-2016 |
20160059733 | BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - Set forth herein are systems and methods for determining battery heating conditions and pre-heating lead times of at least a minute or more, based on input parameters and sets of input parameters, to predictively and dynamically heat a secondary battery so that the battery has a specific power output and performance level when used in an electric or hybrid vehicle application. | 03-03-2016 |
20160059827 | OPTIMIZING UWB SATELLITE ANTENNA IN-VEHICLE POSITIONING - An electronic passive entry-passive start (ePEPS) system includes a first satellite ultra-wideband antenna, a second satellite ultra-wideband antenna, a third satellite ultra-wideband antenna, and a fourth satellite ultra-wideband antenna. A remote function actuator is in electronic communication with the first satellite ultra-wideband antenna, the second satellite ultra-wideband antenna, the third satellite ultra-wideband antenna, and the fourth satellite ultra-wideband antenna. A body control module can be in electronic communication with remote function actuator. A key fob is in wireless communication with the first satellite ultra-wideband antenna, the second satellite ultra-wideband antenna, the third satellite ultra-wideband antenna, and the fourth satellite ultra-wideband antenna such that predetermined functions in a vehicle are actuated depending on the position of a user. | 03-03-2016 |
20160059961 | DEVICE FOR STABILISING A FLYING ATTITUDE OF A REMOTE-CONTROLLED FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a method for adjusting parameters in a stabilising device ( | 03-03-2016 |
20160062345 | Safety Compliance for Mobile Drive Units - Techniques for making a physical area safe for a human to enter when mobile drive units (e.g., robots) are operating in the physical area are described. A management device may send an activity message to the mobile drive units instructing the mobile drive units to perform a set of activities. If a human is detected in the physical area, the management device may stop sending the activity command. If the mobile drive units do not receive the activity command, the mobile drive units may stop performing the set of activities. After the management device determines that the human has left the physical area, the management device may resume sending the activity message. | 03-03-2016 |
20160062354 | KIT FOR THE CABLE-FREE CONTROL OF A MANOEUVRING DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE, A MANOEUVRING DRIVE SYSTEM AND A VEHICLE - A kit for the cable-free control of a manoeuvring drive system for a vehicle, in particular a vehicle without its own drive, the manoeuvring drive system having at least two drive units and a control device connected to the drive units, comprising a communication module which is designed to receive commands for control of the drive units in a cable-free manner, fastening means for fastening the communication module to the vehicle, in particular on the outside of the vehicle, and preferably on the bottom of the vehicle, and connection means for connecting the communication module to the control device so that the commands received, cable-free, for control of the drive units can be transmitted from the communication module to the control device. Moreover, the invention relates to a vehicle, in particular to a vehicle without its own drive, and to a manoeuvring drive system for the latter. | 03-03-2016 |
20160062355 | Communication Device And Steered Device - A communication device includes a first terminal unit connected to an actuator device having a sensor. Transmission of a steering signal transmitted from a steering wireless device to the actuator device, and transmission of detected signal detected by the sensor in the actuator device are conducted via the first terminal unit. The communication device further includes a control unit. The control unit conducts processing to generate a connection error signal representing that the actuator device are not connected on the basis of a result of determination whether the detected signal is acquired from the actuator device via the first terminal unit, and transmit the connection error signal to the steering wireless device side. | 03-03-2016 |
20160062356 | SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLE CONTROL - A vehicle control system includes a transceiver and a control unit. The transceiver is configured to communicate with plural vehicles, to receive operational parameter values from the plural vehicles. The operational parameter values are generated by sensors on board the vehicles and relate to operation of the vehicles during movement of the vehicles along one or more routes. The control unit is configured to generate respective vehicle operational assessments of the vehicles based on the received operational parameter values. The vehicle operational assessments are representative of respective states of operational readiness of the vehicles. The control unit is further configured to generate control signals, relating to control of the vehicles for operation along the one or more designated routes, based on the operational assessments. The control signals are configured to control at least one device, either on board or off board the vehicles. | 03-03-2016 |
20160062364 | METHOD OF DYNAMIC CONTROL OF A ROTARY- WING DRONE IN THROW START - A new method of dynamic control of a rotary-wing drone in throw start includes the steps of: a) initializing a predictive-filter altitude estimator; b) the user throwing the drone in the air with the motors turned off; c) detecting the free fall state; d) upon detecting the free fall state, fast start with turn-on of the motors, open-loop activation of the altitude control means, and closed-loop activation of the attitude control means; e) after a motor response time, stabilizing the drone by closed-loop activation of the altitude control means, and closed-loop activation of the attitude control means; f) detecting a stabilization state such that the total angular speed of the drone is lower than a predetermined threshold; and g) upon detecting the stabilization state, switching to a final state in which the drone is in a stable lift condition and pilotable by the user. | 03-03-2016 |
20160065646 | Method and Apparatus for Infotainment System Control Through a Wireless Device Operating-System-Independent Protocol - A system includes a processor configured to receive a request to control a vehicle infotainment system feature from a web-browser based access to a vehicle infotainment system. The processor is further configured to present the request to a driver. Also, the processor is configured to receive driver approval for a requesting device originating the request to control the infotainment system feature and authorize the requesting device to control the infotainment system feature using a web-browser based access to the infotainment system. | 03-03-2016 |
20160068123 | Method and Device for Communication Between a Transmitter and a Vehicle - A method for communication between a transmitter and a vehicle includes transmitting information in the form of a text message in machine-readable form from the transmitter to the vehicle, receiving and analyzing the information of the vehicle, and automatically executing an application of the vehicle as a function of the information. A device by which the method of the invention may be implemented is also described. | 03-10-2016 |
20160068264 | Methods, Systems and Devices for Delivery Drone Security - Methods, systems and devices are provided for securing a drone delivering a package of goods to a delivery destination. A notification may be provided to a device of the purchaser that the drone has arrived near the delivery destination. The drone may hover at a secure altitude from a landing zone at the delivery destination. The drone may receive a purchase code associated with a purchase of the package of goods. The drone may authenticate the purchase code as a condition for landing. The drone may land in the landing zone at the delivery destination when the purchase code is authenticated. The drone may abort the landing when the purchase code is not authenticated. The drone may receive a delivery code associated with completing delivery the package of goods. The drone may require the delivery code as a condition for releasing the package of goods. | 03-10-2016 |
20160069042 | Intelligent Pass Jump Control - A system for controlling an earthmoving machine is provided. The system includes a positioning system and a controller. The controller is configured to receive the position signals from the positioning system, store the position signals in a pass history, and determine, based on pass history, an actual profile of the work surface. The controller is further configured to determine, based on the actual profile of the work surface in the pass history, existence of a first condition, the first condition exists when the actual profile has a first volume having a height above a threshold for an upper pass, and existence of a second condition, the second condition exists when the actual profile has a valley having a floor lower than the threshold for the upper pass. The controller is configured to direct the earthmoving machine to operate based on the lower pass if the first and second conditions exist. | 03-10-2016 |
20160070261 | AUTOMATED FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES - An automated flight control system for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), comprising a flight computer for managing functions related to a flight of the UAV, an application processor for managing functions on the UAV not related to flight, a flight data recorder to record data related to a flight of the UAV, an attitude and heading reference system, a global navigation satellite system receiver, a self-separation module for communicating with another aircraft for the purpose of avoiding a collision, and a wireless communications module for communicating with the remote system, wherein the automated flight control system is capable of receiving operational instructions via the wireless communications module from the remote system. | 03-10-2016 |
20160070262 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE TRANSPORTATION OF VEHICLES - A system may include a plurality of grid elements, an analytic system, and a control system. The plurality of grid elements are installed in a dynamic driving area in an attraction and are configured to perform based on command instructions received from the control system to control the movement of a vehicle disposed on the plurality of grid elements. The analytic system may be configured to track, via one or more sensors, vehicle information and to send the vehicle information to the control system via a communication module, and the control system may be configured to receive the vehicle information, to determine, via one or more processors, which of the grid elements to actuate and a corresponding manner of actuation based on a desired movement of the vehicle, and to send command instructions including performance data to each of the grid elements identified for actuation. | 03-10-2016 |
20160070264 | VELOCITY CONTROL FOR AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - Systems and methods for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle within an environment are provided. In one aspect, a system comprises one or more sensors carried on the unmanned aerial vehicle and configured to receive sensor data of the environment and one or more processors. The one or more processors may be individually or collectively configured to: determine, based on the sensor data, an environmental complexity factor representative of an obstacle density for the environment; determine, based on the environmental complexity factor, one or more operating rules for the unmanned aerial vehicle; receive a signal indicating a desired movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle; and cause the unmanned aerial vehicle to move in accordance with the signal while complying with the one or more operating rules. | 03-10-2016 |
20160075293 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING TELEMATICS UNIT OF VEHICLE - A method for remotely controlling a telematics unit (TMU) of a vehicle includes: receiving, by a telematics multimedia system (TMS) center, login information of a vehicle remote control application of a user terminal using a vehicle remote control service; transmitting, by the TMS center, a wake-up message for enabling the TMU of the vehicle to the TMU of the vehicle as soon as the login information is received; and transmitting, by the TMS center, a remote control signal for controlling the TMU of the vehicle to the TMU of the vehicle after the wake-up message is transmitted. | 03-17-2016 |
20160075307 | RELAY ATTACK INHIBITING - An apparatus in a wireless vehicle-access system, that includes a vehicle and a fob, includes: a vehicle-authorization parameter module configured to obtain a value of a vehicle-authorization parameter wherein the vehicle-authorization parameter comprises at least one of movement of the fob, a received directional signal, or a received audible signal; and a vehicle function compatibility module configured to: determine whether the value of the vehicle-authorization parameter is consistent or inconsistent with a desired function of the vehicle; inhibit the desired function of the vehicle in response to the value of the vehicle-authorization parameter being determined to be inconsistent with the desired function of the vehicle; and permit the desired function of the vehicle in response to the value of the vehicle-authorization parameter being determined to be consistent with the desired function of the vehicle. | 03-17-2016 |
20160075355 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION IN A VEHICLE CONSIST - Systems and methods for communicatively linking vehicles in a vehicle consist are provided. In one aspect, a lead vehicle can communicate a link command message to several remote vehicles. The link command message includes vehicle identifiers and/or a consist identifier. At the remote vehicles, if a vehicle identifier or a consist identifier stored onboard a remote vehicle matches the vehicle identifiers and/or consist identifier received in the link command message, the remote vehicle is communicatively linked with the lead vehicle to permit control of the remote vehicle by the lead vehicle. In another aspect, a vehicle identifier of the lead vehicle is stored onboard the remote vehicles. If the vehicle identifier stored on the remote vehicle matches a vehicle identifier received in the link command message, the remote vehicle is communicatively linked with the lead vehicle to permit control of the remote vehicle by the lead vehicle. | 03-17-2016 |
20160077523 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AND COMMUNICATING WITH AIRCRAFT - A ground-based aircraft control system including at least one data receiver/transmitter module configured to transmit aircraft control and data signals to an aircraft to control the flight of the aircraft and to receive data signals from the aircraft. At least one controller including a voice command recognition module configured to receive voice commands, to generate control signals based on the voice commands, and to transmit the control signals and command audio signals to the aircraft via the at least one data receiver/transmitter module. The at least one controller is configured to receive non-command voice audio signals and to transmit the non-command voice audio signals to the aircraft via the at least one data receiver/transmitter module. | 03-17-2016 |
20160082460 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UNMANNED AERIAL PAINTING APPLICATIONS - Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) for applying a liquid to a surface. According to various embodiments, the UAS includes an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) including flight control mechanisms. The UAV is configured to receive first control signals and to adjust an operational configuration of the flight control mechanisms in response to the first control signals. The UAS further includes a delivery assembly coupled to the UAV, where the delivery assembly is configured to receive second control signals and to apply the liquid to the surface located proximately to the UAV in response to the second control signals. The UAS further includes a control unit coupled to the UAV and the delivery assembly, the control unit configured to transmit the first and second control signals to the UAV and the delivery assembly, respectively. | 03-24-2016 |
20160082880 | Vehicle Locator System - A vehicle locator system may include a sensor in communication with a lighting system, a wireless transceiver, an illumination assembly received within a housing, and a controller. The controller may be configured to command the illumination assembly to emit light according to a first pattern, responsive to a communication from a remote device received through the wireless transceiver. The communication may include a request to operate the illumination assembly in a vehicle locator mode, while a vehicle ignition is off. | 03-24-2016 |
20160082926 | VEHICLE OCCUPANT AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM - A method is disclosed that is implemented by a computing device in a vehicle. Identifying information is obtained from an occupant of the vehicle via an input device operatively connected to the computing device. If the computing device has connectivity to a remote authentication server, the computing device transmits a request to the authentication server, and controls whether full operation of the vehicle is enabled or disabled based on a response from the remote authentication server. The request includes the identifying information and a vehicle identifier of the vehicle, and requests that the authentication server determine, based on the identifying information and the vehicle identifier, whether the occupant is authorized to operate the vehicle. If the computing device lacks connectivity to the remote authentication server, full operation of the vehicle is temporarily enabled until the computing device has connectivity to the remote authentication server. | 03-24-2016 |
20160082952 | CONNECTION PRESERVATION AND TIMEOUT IN REMOTE VEHICLE TELEMATICS - Disclosed herein are computer devices, systems, and methods for enabling persistent data connections with a vehicle and low-latency vehicle commands. A driver can use an app installed on a mobile device to send commands to a vehicle's DCM, which can execute such commands on one or more vehicle systems, such as remote ignition and door lock systems. Upon app initialization, a wakeup command can be sent to the DCM through one or more intermediary servers to establish a persistent data connection between a data center server and the DCM. Then, when the driver issues a command from the app, the command can be communicated between the data center server and the DCM directly over the persistent data connection, with lower latency. After a predetermined timeout period in which the driver has not used the mobile app, the persistent data connection can be terminated. | 03-24-2016 |
20160082975 | EXTENDED PARK MODE - A vehicle may include a control module and a plurality of vehicle control modules in networked communication with the control module. The control module may be configured to receive an indication from a user interface to transition the vehicle into an extended park mode, and responsive to the indication, instruct the plurality of vehicle control modules to perform operations to reduce their respective key-off loads on the vehicle. A cloud service may be configured to receive, over a wide-area network responsive to user input to a mobile device, an indication to transition a vehicle associated with the mobile device into an extended park mode, and responsive to the indication, provide a message over the network to the vehicle to instruct the vehicle to perform operations to reduce key-off loads of a plurality of vehicle control modules of the vehicle. | 03-24-2016 |
20160090055 | Smartphone-Based Vehicle Control Methods - Method for controlling a vehicle including a smartphone-engaging coupling element. Data about operational status of the vehicle is transferred from one or more vehicle-resident systems to a smartphone when the smartphone is engaged with the coupling element. Commands are received by the vehicle from the smartphone when the smartphone is engaged with the coupling element, which commands being based in part on data previously transferred from the vehicle-resident system(s) to the smartphone when the smartphone is engaged with the coupling element. A vehicular system, e.g., seat positioning system, mirror positioning system, passenger compartment temperature control system, route guidance or navigation system, changes its operation in accordance with the commands received by the vehicle from the smartphone when the smartphone is engaged with the coupling element. | 03-31-2016 |
20160091894 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLIGHT SIMULATION - Systems and methods are provided for training a user to control an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in an environment. The systems and methods provide a simulation environment to control a UAV in a virtual environment. The virtual environment closely resembles a real flight environment. The controller used to transmit flight commands and receive flight state data can be used in both simulation and flight modes of operation. | 03-31-2016 |
20160091895 | REMOTELY CONTROLLABLE VEHICLES - The invention relates to a system and a method for remote control of an unmanned electric ground vehicle provided with at least one electric engine and a control unit for at least one engine. The invention also relates to the use of a digital handheld device provided as a remote control unit. According to the invention, a receiver unit is functionally connected to a control unit in said vehicle for receiving commands remotely, as the remote control unit sends command signals to the vehicle. The remote control unit is configurable to store at least one instruction set for a vehicle, each instruction set having at least one command and at least one command parameter. The command parameter indicates a condition to be applied to a command in the instruction set, which will affect the command signal and thus the behaviour of the vehicle. | 03-31-2016 |
20160093124 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA RECORDING AND ANALYSIS - A system and apparatus for data recording and analyzing operational data and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The apparatus can monitor and record data generated by a plurality of operational and extended sensors each positioned on a moving platform. The data recording and analysis system can analyze the sensor data during movement and, by performing a statistical analysis of the operational data, can advantageously adjust one or more selected performance capabilities of the platform. For example, the performance envelope of a platform can be increased or decreased according to the experience of an operator. The recorded data can be transmitted at any suitable time, including during and/or after travel. The apparatus provides redundant storage capability and the ability to store information on removable media to enable sharing of data. Thereby, the system, apparatus and method advantageously can optimize the operator's overall experience controlling a platform. | 03-31-2016 |
20160096562 | GROUND ROBOT DRIVE SYSTEM - A ground robot having a main body, two opposing drive systems, a flipper disposed distal to the main body, and a front wheel and a rear wheel, both disposed substantially parallel to the vertical plane and between the inner track and the flipper. The main body has a sagittal plane and two opposing lateral sides. Each drive system having an inner track disposed proximal to the main body. The inner track extends along a corresponding lateral side of the two opposing lateral sides and substantially parallel to a vertical plane of the main body, and is supported by a plurality of inner pulleys. The flipper extending along the corresponding lateral side and substantially parallel to the vertical plane. The flipper has a flipper body, an outer track, and a plurality of outer pulleys supporting the outer track. The diameter of the front wheel and the rear wheel of each of the opposing drive systems ranges between 1.2 to 1.3 times of a diameter of the inner track. | 04-07-2016 |
20160096608 | BOAT MANEUVERING SYSTEM - A boat maneuvering system includes a power source, a first operating device configured to operate the power source, a first controller configured to control the power source, a second controller configured to accept an operation instruction input from the first operating device and to output a control signal to the first controller, a first electric power line that connects the power source to a battery to convey electric power therebetween, a second electric power line that connects the second controller to the battery to convey electric power therebetween, a communication path that connects the first controller and the second controller to convey a signal therebetween, and a signal conversion portion provided on the communication path to electrically separate the first and second controllers. | 04-07-2016 |
20160096611 | BOAT MANEUVERING SYSTEM - A boat maneuvering system, including a first power source having a first controller, a first operating device having a second controller configured to receive a first operation instruction and to output a first control signal for controlling the first power source, a second power source provided separately from the first power source, and a second operating device provided separately from the first operating device for operating the first and second power sources. The second operating device includes a third controller provided on a communication path connecting the first and second controllers, the third controller being configured to receive the first control signal, generate a second control signal, and output the second control signal to the first controller, and to receive a second operation instruction via the second operating device, generate a third control signal, and output the third control signal to the second power source. | 04-07-2016 |
20160096622 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING A SAFETY APPARATUS TO DISTRESSED PERSONS - Various embodiments of the present invention comprise systems for providing a lifesaving apparatus to a distressed individual. Such systems may comprise an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to selectably support a lifesaving apparatus. The UAV may comprise a release mechanism configured to release the lifesaving apparatus when proximate a distressed person. The system may additionally comprise a control device configured to wirelessly communicate with the UAV such that a user can pilot the UAV from a distance and deliver the lifesaving apparatus to a distressed person. Methods of using the same may comprise piloting the UAV proximate a distressed person, providing a signal to the UAV to release the lifesaving apparatus by operating the release mechanism, and then pulling the lifesaving apparatus and the distressed person to safety via a control line secured to the lifesaving apparatus. | 04-07-2016 |
20160101745 | Position-Based Performance of a Vehicle Function in a Vehicle Communication System - A vehicle communication system ( | 04-14-2016 |
20160101855 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATING AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE-BROADCAST CAPABILITIES IN SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (sUAS) OPERATIONS - 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 and to augment previously untracked aircraft positions by opportunistically acquiring their position information and forwarding this information to other systems for display. The disclosed schemes integrate automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) capabilities in sUASs by providing an ADS-B receiver on the small unmanned aircraft or in association with a ground-based sUAS control and communication workstation. Processing of the ADS-B information is integrated with processing of acquired information on sUAS aerial platform operations. Processed integrated information is displayed locally on the workstation and transmitted to other facilities to be remotely displayed. Acquired position information for the sUAS aerial platform and manned aerial vehicles in a vicinity of the sUAS aerial platform are converted to formats commonly used by air traffic control systems. | 04-14-2016 |
20160106023 | REMOTE STEERING CONTROL WITH ROW FINDER - A remote steering control and row finder, used with a tractor towing a vehicle or trailer. The remote steering control that can be retrofit to a conventional tractor and towed vehicle, and includes self-guiding features for finding a row of crops to maintain a center steer. The remote tractor includes a guide arm with an arm extension having a pivot tab proximate to a pivot block on the arm extension. The pivot block hinges about the arm extension at a block hinge. A pivot switch mounts to the arm extension, activated by the rotation of the pivot tab on the pivoting of the pivot block about the guide hinge. With the opening and closing of the pivot switch, either a hard-wired or a wireless remote console on the towed vehicle controls the steering mechanism of the remote tractor, guiding the direction of travel of the remote tractor. | 04-21-2016 |
20160107591 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OF VEHICLE USING WEARABLE DEVICE - An apparatus for controlling a vehicle includes: a communication module configured to perform wireless communication between a wearable device and at least one vehicle device provided in the vehicle; and a control module configured to control the at least one vehicle device based on an operation of the wearable device. | 04-21-2016 |
20160107620 | METHOD OF ASSISTING MACHINES AT WORKSITE - A method of operating a wheel chock for assisting an autonomous machine at a worksite is provided. The method includes receiving a signal indicative of one or more operating parameters of the autonomous machine. The method further includes determining if the one or more operating parameters of the autonomous machine indicate a non-operating state of the autonomous machine. The method further includes establishing a communication between the wheel chock and the autonomous machine, if the autonomous machine is in the non-operating state. The method further includes guiding the wheel chock to be placed adjacent with respect to a set of ground engaging members of the autonomous machine to restrict movement of the autonomous machine at the worksite. The wheel chock is guided by an assisting machine. The method further includes moving the wheel chock away from the autonomous machine when the autonomous machine is in an operating state. | 04-21-2016 |
20160114650 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING OCCUPANT IN VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AIR CONDITIONING USING THE SAME - A system for detecting an occupant in a vehicle includes a proximity sensor installed at a back of a seat and detecting an object. An automotive key locks and unlocks a door. A starter starts and stops an engine of the vehicle. A controller is configured to determine whether the occupant is in the seat based sensor values of the proximity sensor, a door unlock signal from the automotive key, and a starting signal from the starter. | 04-28-2016 |
20160114745 | ON BOARD VEHICLE REMOTE CONTROL MODULE - The present disclosure describes a microprocessor executable diagnostic module operable to receive, from a vehicle component, a signal regarding a warning and/or error and select a destination for the signal from a plurality of destinations, the plurality of destinations comprising one or more of a vehicle input/output system to present the warning and/or error to a vehicle occupant, an emergency service provider, an emergency responder, a manufacturer of the vehicle, a service facility located in proximity to a current vehicle location, and a remotely located diagnostic service to diagnose a cause of the warning and/or error signal. | 04-28-2016 |
20160114818 | SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY OVERRIDING LOCOMOTIVE CONTROLS - A control system is disclosed for use with a locomotive. The control system may have a component located onboard the locomotive, the component having a first state and a second state. The control system may also have an operator input device located onboard the locomotive and used to manually toggle operation of the component between the first and second states, and at least one sensor located onboard the locomotive and configured to generate a signal associated with a condition of the locomotive. The control system may also have an offboard controller located remotely from the locomotive and being configured to selectively override the operator input device and toggle operation of the component between the first and second states based on the signal. | 04-28-2016 |
20160114886 | DISTRIBUTED UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for a distributed system architecture for unmanned air vehicles. One of the methods includes receiving selections of configuration information to provide to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), with the selections of configuration information being associated with respective components included in the UAV. The configuration information associated with a first component is determined to be valid from selections of configuration information associated with the first component. The configuration information associated with the first component is provided for storage in the UAV in response to receiving a user action. | 04-28-2016 |
20160114888 | DISTRIBUTED UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for a distributed system architecture for unmanned air vehicles. One of the methods includes receiving selections of configuration information to provide to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), with the selections of configuration information being associated with respective components included in the UAV. The configuration information associated with a first component is determined to be valid from selections of configuration information associated with the first component. The configuration information associated with the first component is provided for storage in the UAV in response to receiving a user action. | 04-28-2016 |
20160116912 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING UNMANNED VEHICLES - A system for controlling an unmanned vehicle is disclosed to facilitate remote-control operation of the unmanned vehicle from long distances. The system includes at least one ground control communication device having a transceiver configured for operation in a cellular communication network. The system also includes an unmanned vehicle comprising another transceiver configured for operation in the cellular communication network. The unmanned vehicle is further configured to be responsive to communications received via the transceiver from the communication device, wherein the communications received from the communication device includes operation commands. Additionally, the unmanned vehicle is configured to transmit video surveillance data and other monitoring data to the communication device via the cellular network. | 04-28-2016 |
20160116914 | Drone Tours In Security Systems - An unmanned aerial vehicle is described and includes a computer carried by the unmanned aerial vehicle to control flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle and at least one sensor. The unmanned aerial vehicle is caused to fly a specific pattern within a facility, receive sensor data from a sensor carried by the vehicle, apply processing to the sensor data to detect an unacceptable level of detected feature differences in features contained in the sensor data, determine a new flight instruction for the vehicle based on the processing; and send the new flight instruction for the vehicle to a system for controlling flight of the vehicle. | 04-28-2016 |
20160121817 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE - A method and system for controlling a vehicle. The method comprises: a mobile terminal ( | 05-05-2016 |
20160121823 | Controlling Automotive Vehicle Powertrain, Drivetrain Suspension Components and Accessories Using Portable Personal Electronic Telecommunication Devices - The circuit controls powertrain, drivetrain, vehicle suspension and accessory components of an automotive vehicle to programmatically provide different drive and handling performance using a portable personal electronic telecommunication device having memory and a processor. The circuit includes a protocol converter circuit coupled to receive electric power from an electrical power system of the automotive vehicle, and has at least one port to electrically couple to at least one actuator that supplies control to the controlled component of the automotive vehicle. The protocol converter circuit provides a communication channel by which communication is established with a portable personal electronic telecommunication device. An executable program stored in the memory circuit and operated by the processor of the portable personal electronic telecommunication device supplies control signals via the protocol converter circuit to the one or more actuators, thereby programmatically providing different vehicle drive and handling performances. | 05-05-2016 |
20160121849 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPENING TAIL GATE - A control method for opening a tail gate for a vehicle capable of performing an auto opening operation of the tail gate includes steps of primarily sensing an intention of a user carrying a smart key to open the tail gate and then performing secondary sensing to confirm whether a distance between the smart key and the tail gate is equal to or more than a predetermined distance. Thus, any damage or interference of the tail gate may be prevented. | 05-05-2016 |
20160121989 | REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE, AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY STEERING SHIP - A remote steering system is provided. The remote steering system includes a steering device configured to control a traveling direction of a ship by at least adjusting an angle of a rudder, and a remote control device configured to remotely control the steering device. The remote control device includes an azimuth sensor configured to detect an oriented azimuth of the remote control device, and a controller communication unit configured to transmit, to the steering device, at least one of the oriented azimuth detected by the azimuth sensor and a change amount of the oriented azimuth. The steering device receives the at least one of the oriented azimuth and the change amount from the remote control device, and controls the traveling direction of the ship based on the at least one of the oriented azimuth and the change amount. | 05-05-2016 |
20160122038 | OPTICALLY ASSISTED LANDING OF AUTONOMOUS UNMANNED AIRCRAFT - Systems, methods, apparatuses, and landing platforms are provided for visual and/or ground-based landing of unmanned aerial vehicles. The unmanned aerial vehicles may be capable of autonomously landing. Autonomous landings may be achieved by the unmanned air vehicles with the use of an imager and one or more optical markers on a landing platform. The optical markers may be rectilinear, monochromatic patterns that may be detected by a computing system on the unmanned aerial vehicle. Furthermore, the unmanned aerial vehicle may be able to automatically land by detecting one or more optical markers and calculating a relative location and/or orientation from the landing platform. | 05-05-2016 |
20160124428 | GROUND REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN AIRCRAFT WITH AN ELECTRIC TAXI SYSTEM - A ground remote control system for an aircraft includes a security pairing device configured to establish a first secure communication link and protocol between a remote control device and a ground remote control system controller; and establish a second secure communication link and protocol, using the first communication link and protocol between the remote control device and the ground remote control system controller. The ground remote control system controller is configured to receive drive command signals, brake command signals, steering command signals, and power command signals, from the remote control device and generate the electronic drive commands, the electronic brake commands, the electronic steering commands, and the electronic power commands. | 05-05-2016 |
20160124429 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUGMENTED PILOT OPERATIONS OF FLY-BY-WIRE VEHICLES - A system for augmented pilot operations is provided to perform checks and balances between navigable systems and a plurality of controlling parties of a Fly-By-Wire vehicle. A ground based control system having at least one of manual controls and an autonomous piloting system, an electronic communication system including at least one of an onboard communication system, a ground based communication system, and a programmable interface for inter party communication. An on board flight control system including at least one of a primary power unit, manual flight controls, and a programmable flight management system may be provided. An onboard auxiliary navigation system including at least one of an auxiliary power control unit, a ground operated control/navigation unit, a physical barrier may prevent manual override from within the plane or cockpit, and an assignment device. A disagreement detection system may be configured to detect unauthorized use of the Fly-By-Wire vehicle. | 05-05-2016 |
20160124433 | ROBOTIC PLATFORM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS IN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS - An autonomous vehicle platform and system for selectively performing an in-season management task in an agricultural field while self-navigating between rows of planted crops, the autonomous vehicle platform having a vehicle base with a width so dimensioned as to be insertable through the space between two rows of planted crops, the vehicle base having an in-season task management structure configured to perform various tasks, including selectively applying fertilizer, mapping growth zones and seeding cover crop within an agricultural field. | 05-05-2016 |
20160129734 | MOBILE-PHONE BASED DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM - A system monitors and controls pressure of vehicle parts. The system consists of a fleet of vehicles, each vehicle of the fleet having a cab and a trailer; a controller maintaining a wireless server and database for the fleet of vehicles; and a cellular device transmitting data to and from an electronic control unit of the cab of each vehicle and the controller. Each trailer has an electronic control unit transmitting data to/from the electronic control unit of each corresponding cab. | 05-12-2016 |
20160129882 | Vehicle Communications - A method and apparatus | 05-12-2016 |
20160129917 | SELF-CALIBRATING SENSORS AND ACTUATORS FOR UNMANNED VEHICLES - An apparatus, method, and system of self-calibrating sensors and actuators for unmanned vehicles is provided, which includes an unmanned vehicle comprising: a chassis; a propulsion system; one or more sensors configured to sense features around the chassis; a memory; a communication interface; and a processor configured to: operate the propulsion system in a guided calibration mode; automatically switch operation of the propulsion system to an autonomous calibration mode when a degree of certainty on a calibration of one or more of sensor data and a position of the chassis is above a first threshold value associated with safe operation of the propulsion system in the autonomous calibration mode; thereafter, operate the propulsion system in the autonomous calibration mode; and, automatically switch operation of the propulsion system to an operational mode when the degree of certainty is above a second threshold value greater than the first threshold value. | 05-12-2016 |
20160129999 | DRONE SYSTEMS FOR PRE-TRIP INSPECTION AND ASSISTED BACKING - Embodiments relate to using a UAV for assisting drivers of large wheeled vehicles when backing up in reverse and for conducting pre-trip inspections of the wheeled vehicle prior to driving. The UAV can be a multirotor copter using simultaneous localization and mapping technology to maneuver autonomously. Alternatively, the driver of the wheeled vehicle may use remote control to maneuver the UAV. | 05-12-2016 |
20160132052 | LONG-RANGE DRONE REMOTE-CONTROL EQUIPMENT - This unit implements a remote-control console ( | 05-12-2016 |
20160132053 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF SELECTIVELY ENABLING A VEHICLE BY WAY OF A PORTABLE WIRELESS DEVICE - A system. The system includes a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, a first wireless communication circuit coupled to the processor. The first wireless communication circuit is configured to receive, from an operations center remotely located with respect to a vehicle, a message comprising an alert concerning a payment event. The system also includes a second wireless communication circuit, distinct from the first wireless communication circuit, coupled to the processor. The second wireless communication circuit is configured to relay the alert to a wireless device. The memory stores a program that, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: disable the vehicle responsive to a first command from the operations center, the first command received across the first wireless communication circuit using a first communication protocol, disable the vehicle responsive to a second command from the operations center, the second command relayed through the wireless device across the second wireless communication circuit using a second communication protocol, and disable the vehicle when the wireless device is not communicatively coupled to the onboard device. | 05-12-2016 |
20160132057 | METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING AIR-OBSERVED TERRAIN DATA BY USING ROTARY WING STRUCTURE - A method for constructing air-observed terrain data by using a rotary wing structure includes setting flight information including a photographing starting location and a photographing ending location on the basis of a flight route and a photographing location of the rotary wing structure; transmitting, to the rotary wing structure, the flight information so as to store the flight information in a flight control unit; capturing a ground image by a photographing unit of the rotary wing structure and storing the ground image in a storage unit when the rotary wing structure arrives at the photographing location; ending photographing and returning to the ground when the rotary wing structure arrives at the photographing ending location while repeatedly capturing a ground image; and constructing, by a computer in the control center, terrain data by using ground images stored in the storage unit. | 05-12-2016 |
20160138508 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING A USER TO ADJUST THE OPERATION OF A POWERTRAIN IN A VEHICLE, TO ADJUST THE APPEARANCE OF A USER INTERFACE DEVICE IN THE VEHICLE, AND/OR TO ADJUST VEHICLE NOISE - A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a communication module and a control module. The communication module transmits a first wireless signal indicating a request from a user of a vehicle to adjust operation of a powertrain in the vehicle, a display in the vehicle, and/or a noise actuator in the vehicle. The communication module receives a second wireless signal enabling operation of the powertrain, the display, and/or the noise actuator to be adjusted according to the request. The control module controls the powertrain, the display, and/or the noise actuator based on a first set of values for a control parameter before the second wireless signal is received. The control module controls the powertrain, the display, and/or the noise actuator based on a second set of values for the control parameter after the second wireless signal is received. | 05-19-2016 |
20160139594 | REMOTE OPERATION OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE IN UNEXPECTED ENVIRONMENT - Disclosed herein are computer devices, systems, and methods for remotely operating an autonomous passenger vehicle. When an autonomous vehicle encounters an unexpected driving environment unsuitable for autonomous operation, such as road construction or an obstruction, vehicle sensors can capture data about the vehicle and the unexpected driving environment, including images, radar and lidar data, etc. The captured data can be sent to a remote operator. The remote operator can manually operate the vehicle remotely or issue commands to the autonomous vehicle to be executed by on various vehicle systems. The captured data sent to the remote operator can be optimized to conserve bandwidth, such as by sending a limited subset of the captured data. | 05-19-2016 |
20160139595 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A mobile terminal and controlling method thereof are disclosed. The present invention includes a communication module configured to transceive data with at least one drone, a display module configured to output a screen for controlling a motion of the drone, a touch interface module configured to receive a random touch drag within the displayed screen, and a controller controlling the communication module, the display module and the touch interface module, the controller generating a 1 | 05-19-2016 |
20160139596 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A mobile terminal including a display unit; a wireless communication unit configured to wirelessly communicate with a flying object; and a controller configured to receive an input for setting at least one member of a created group of members to be a target, and remotely control the flying object to obtain an image of the at least one member set as the target. | 05-19-2016 |
20160140785 | CAR CONTROL SYSTEM - A car control system is disclosed. The car control system for controlling a car by being linked with a car control device (electronic control unit, ECU) that is installed inside the car for electronic control of the car can include: an authentication server configured to perform access authentication for a user terminal and configured to generate an authentication result based on least one of terminal information of the user terminal and vehicle identification information; and a car access device configured to be directly connected with the car control device through an internal network of the car and configured to determine whether a car control request for control of the car by the user terminal is to be relayed to the car control device according to the authentication result of the user terminal. | 05-19-2016 |
20160140852 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AUTHORIZATION AND GEOFENCE ENVELOPE DETERMINATION - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for unmanned aerial vehicle authorization and geofence envelope determination. One of the methods includes determining, by an electronic system in an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), an estimated fuel remaining in the UAV. An estimated fuel consumption of the UAV is determined. Estimated information associated with wind affecting the UAV is determined using information obtained from sensors included in the UAV. Estimated flights times remaining for a current path, and one or more alternative flight paths, are determined using the determined estimated fuel remaining, determined estimated fuel consumption, determined information associated wind, and information describing each flight path. In response to the electronic system determining that the estimated fuel remaining, after completion of the current flight path, would be below a first threshold, an alternative flight path is selected. | 05-19-2016 |
20160144826 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A VEHICLE COMPUTING SYSTEM TO COMMUNICATE WITH A DEVICE - A smartwatch having at least one controller in communication with an user interface and a transceiver. The transceiver configured to communicate with a nomadic device. The at least one controller configured to, in response to a wireless signal having a unique user identifier received at the nomadic device, receive a control function from an application corresponding to the unique user identifier. The at least one controller may be further configured to configure the user interface based on the control function. | 05-26-2016 |
20160145903 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR PHYSICAL SECURITY OF POWER STORAGE DEVICES IN VEHICLES - A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). To avoid theft and tampering of the portable electrical energy storage devices, by default, each portable electrical energy storage device is locked in and operably connected to the vehicle to which it provides power unless the vehicle comes within the vicinity of a collection, charging and distribution machine or other authorized external device such as that in a service center. Once within the vicinity of a collection, charging and distribution machine or other authorized external device a locking mechanism in the vehicle or within the portable electrical energy storage device unlocks and allows the portable electrical energy storage device to be exchanged or serviced. | 05-26-2016 |
20160147222 | Smart Notification Systems For Wearable Devices - According to the embodiments described herein, a smart notification system can include a vehicle, a mobile communication device, and a wearable processing device. A wearable processor or the wearable processing device, a mobile processor of the mobile communication device, a vehicular processor of the vehicle, or a combination thereof can execute machine readable instructions to monitor ambient conditions of the vehicle with a sensor. A notification can be provided upon a wearable display of the wearable processing device. The notification can be indicative of the ambient conditions of the vehicle. A command can be detected with physical input of the wearable processing device. A command signal can be received with vehicle communication hardware of the vehicle. The command signal can be indicative of the command detected by the physical input of the wearable processing device. | 05-26-2016 |
20160147223 | System and Method for Control of Autonomous Marine Vessels - An apparatus and method for control of at least one of a plurality of semiautonomous marine vessels are provided. The system includes a control station with a communications system for network communication with marine vessels, and provides diagnostics and control for control and monitoring of the marine vessels, according to a mission plan. | 05-26-2016 |
20160147233 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE VIRTUAL REALITY CONTROL OF MOVABLE VEHICLE PARTITIONS - A method for remote virtual reality control of movable vehicle partitions includes displaying a graphic model of at least a portion of a vehicle on an output device. The output device is located remotely from the vehicle and the vehicle has one or more movable vehicle partitions. The method includes processing images received from one or more imaging devices, the images including gestures relative to the graphic model. The method includes identifying one or more vehicle commands based on the gestures relative to the graphic model. The vehicle commands define control of the one or more movable vehicle partitions. The method further includes executing the vehicle commands at the vehicle. | 05-26-2016 |
20160152302 | BICYCLE OPERATING APPARATUS AND BICYCLE OPERATING SYSTEM | 06-02-2016 |
20160152337 | DISTRIBUTED UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE | 06-02-2016 |
20160157275 | AUTOMATION OF NETWORKING A GROUP OF MACHINES | 06-02-2016 |
20160159321 | ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - An access control system for activating functionalities of a motor vehicle using a remote control includes: the remote control; an access control unit located in the motor vehicle, configured to communicate wife the remote control via radiofrequency signals; one or more components for locating a user via a location of the remote control by determining the position of the remote control in an environment, close to the motor vehicle or inside the motor vehicle, the environment being divided into a plurality of predetermined zones; and one or more components for associating the determined position of the remote control with a single zone of the plurality of predetermined zones. The remote control includes a detection unit, the detection unit being configured to detect different movements of the remote control for activation of at least one functionality of the motor vehicle. | 06-09-2016 |
20160159463 | REMOTE CONTROL METHOD AND TERMINAL - The present application discloses a remote control method and apparatus for controlling the state of a movable object and/or a load carried thereon. The remote control method comprising: receiving, via an apparatus, a state signal that corresponds to a user's position; remote-controlling the state of the a load being carried on a movable object based on the state signal; wherein the state of the load is the result of combining the movement of the load relative to the movable object and the movement of the object relative to its environment. For example, the control of the state can be achieved through the state of the apparatus itself, a user's state captured by an apparatus, a graphical interface on a screen of an apparatus, or a voice command. | 06-09-2016 |
20160161944 | VEHICLE LEVELING SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR LEVELING VEHICLES USING SMART DEVICES - The present subject matter provides leveling systems and processes for leveling vehicles, such as recreational vehicles. The present subject matter also relates to computer program products for leveling vehicles, such as recreational vehicles, using smart devices. The leveling system can include at least one sensor device secured to a vehicle to sense at least one of an inclination or an orientation of the vehicle in both a pitch direction and a roll direction. The leveling system can include a smart device in communication with the sensor device to allow information received from the sensor device to be processed to provide measurements to a user and to determine the amount of adjustments needed to at least one of the pitch direction or the roll direction to level the vehicle. | 06-09-2016 |
20160161945 | CLEANING ROBOT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A cleaning robot includes a main body, a moving assembly to move the main body, a cleaning tool provided at a bottom part of the main body to collect foreign substances on a floor, an imager to collect images around the main body and a controller to recognize motion of a hand by performing image processing of the collected images, identify a control command corresponding to the motion of the hand, plan a moving direction and a moving distance of the main body as movement information based on the control command, and control operations of the moving assembly and the cleaning tool based on the planned movement information. Since the user directly controls movement of the cleaning robot, it is possible to improve interactivity between human and cleaning robot, reduce the user's labor and increase convenience. | 06-09-2016 |
20160161946 | STATE AND CONTEXT DEPENDENT VOICE BASED INTERFACE FOR AN UNMANNED VEHICLE OR ROBOT - A voice-based method to control unmanned vehicles (UV) or robots that makes use of the UV or robot state and context information to constrain the output of automatic speech recognition (ASR) language models (LM) to improve the ASR accuracy and robustness in controlled and adverse environments. The voiced interaction between the human user and the machine provides a natural human-machine interface that is easy and straightforward for the human being, and reduces users' training requirements. | 06-09-2016 |
20160161947 | VEHICULAR TRAFFIC GUIDANCE AND COORDINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for guiding and coordinating vehicular traffic determine tasks to be completed by vehicles in a transportation network in order to complete an objective, allocate the tasks among the vehicles, and determine sets of allowable actions for the vehicles based on the allocation of the tasks. The sets of allowable actions dictate plural different allowable actions that the vehicles are allowed to perform in order to complete the tasks allocated to the vehicles. The allowable actions are determined such that the vehicles are scheduled to complete the tasks and complete the objective without the vehicles colliding or blocking movement of each other. The allowable actions are communicated to the vehicles such that the vehicles are permitted to select one or more of the allowable actions and prohibited from performing one or more other actions during performance of the tasks allocated to the vehicles. | 06-09-2016 |
20160163206 | Deep Stall Aircraft Landing - An aircraft defining an upright orientation and an inverted orientation, a ground station; and a control system for remotely controlling the flight of the aircraft. The ground station has an auto-land function that causes the aircraft to invert, stall, and controllably land in the inverted orientation to protect a payload and a rudder extending down from the aircraft. In the upright orientation, the ground station depicts the view from a first aircraft camera. When switching to the inverted orientation: (1) the ground station depicts the view from a second aircraft camera, (2) the aircraft switches the colors of red and green wing lights, extends the ailerons to act as inverted flaps, and (3) the control system adapts a ground station controller for the inverted orientation. The aircraft landing gear is an expanded polypropylene pad located above the wing when the aircraft is in the upright orientation. | 06-09-2016 |
20160167234 | MOBILE ROBOT PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL MAPPING FOR HOUSEHOLD ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL | 06-16-2016 |
20160167804 | TAKE-OFF SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES | 06-16-2016 |
20160169685 | AVN TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, WEARABLE DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM | 06-16-2016 |
20160170409 | DEVICE FOR THE REMOTE CONTROL OF A MOTORIZED UNDERWATER SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS AND APPARATUS THUS CONTROLLED | 06-16-2016 |
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20160176244 | AIR PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM | 06-23-2016 |
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20160179091 | TACTICAL ROBOT CONTROLLER | 06-23-2016 |
20160179093 | AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE OPERATION AT BLIND INTERSECTIONS | 06-23-2016 |
20160179097 | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and a Method for Landing the Same | 06-23-2016 |
20160180721 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING, SURVEILLANCE AND REMOTE CONTROL OF POWERED PERSONAL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES | 06-23-2016 |
20160184990 | ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A robot and a control method thereof are provided. The method includes the following steps: receiving a manual control command from a remote control device, and accumulating a duration of issuing the manual control commands; estimating an estimated moving velocity corresponding to the manual control command; detecting a surrounding environment of the robot and generating an autonomous navigation command based on the surrounding environment; determining a first weighting value associated with the manual control command based on the duration, the estimated moving velocity and the distance to obstacles; determining a second weighting value associated with the autonomous navigation command based on the first weighting value; linearly combining the manual control command and the autonomous navigation command based on the first weighting value and the second weighting value to generate a moving control command; and moving based on the moving control command. | 06-30-2016 |
20160185253 | Method for Starting a Vehicle - A method for starting a motor vehicle with a fuel cell system for providing electrical drive power in the vehicle is disclosed. A starting procedure can be started by a remote control unit independently of the presence of the user in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. The starting procedure only takes place by the remote control unit if a start signal from the remote control unit exists, and if simultaneously a sensed temperature in the vehicle, the fuel cell system and/or the surroundings of the vehicle is below a predetermined temperature threshold value. | 06-30-2016 |
20160185359 | WORKING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAID WORKING MACHINE - This disclosure relates to a working machine having a vehicle which comprises a chassis, a traction motor and a monitoring unit, which is fixed to the vehicle, for outputting operating information and also warning and interference messages for the operation of the traction motor, having a working assembly, in particular concrete pump, which can be transported on the chassis and is supplied with drive energy from the traction motor in a working mode, and having a mobile remote control device, which can be operated remotely from the chassis, for the working assembly. The remote control device comprises a mobile monitoring unit which is designed to output warning and interference messages for the operation of the traction motor. | 06-30-2016 |
20160185368 | METHOD OF REMOTELY RESETTING LOCOMOTIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS - A method of resetting a control system of a machine is disclosed. The method may include observing a condition of the machine from off-board the machine and determining a fault associated with the control system based on the condition. The control system may include a controller onboard the machine and at least one breaker in communication with the controller. The method may further include generating a command from off-board the machine directing the controller to attempt to automatically reset the control system. Automatically resetting the control system may include cycling the at least one breaker or rebooting the controller. | 06-30-2016 |
20160185421 | BICYCLE OPERATING SYSTEM - A bicycle operating system comprises an operating device. The operating device is configured to be mounted to a bicycle body. The operating device includes an operating switch, a signal controller, and a wireless transmitter. The signal controller is configured to generate a pairing demand signal in response to an input operation of the operating switch. The wireless transmitter is configured to wirelessly transmit the pairing demand signal to a bicycle component to establish a wireless communication with the bicycle component. | 06-30-2016 |
20160187878 | MATRIX CODE SYMBOLS FOR ACCURATE ROBOT TRACKING - A method for accurately tracking and controlling robots includes capturing a first image of a first matrix code labeled on a first mobile robot at a first time by one or more stationery cameras, wherein the first matrix code is encoded with an identification that uniquely identifies the first mobile robot, correcting a tilt of the first image to produce a first corrected image that shows the first matrix code in a substantially rectangular or square shape, extracting the identification to uniquely identify the first mobile robot, calculating a first position of the first mobile robot based on the first corrected image by a computer system, and controlling a movement of the first mobile robot based at least in part on the identification and the first position of the first mobile robot. | 06-30-2016 |
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20160195348 | METHOD FOR PREHEATING A POWERTRAIN | 07-07-2016 |
20160196749 | METHOD FOR ASSISTING HAULING TRUCKS AT WORKSITE | 07-07-2016 |
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20160202695 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE 3D MAPPING SYSTEM | 07-14-2016 |
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20160202697 | VEHICLE SYSTEM, PORTABLE DEVICE, AND VEHICLE-MOUNTED DEVICE | 07-14-2016 |
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20160250996 | SLIM-TYPE SMART CARD KEY OF VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR | 09-01-2016 |
20160251076 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DRIVING ROTOR | 09-01-2016 |
20160251081 | APPARATUS AND METHOD EMPLOYING AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES TO REDUCE RISK | 09-01-2016 |
20160252902 | System and Method for Predicting An Adequate Ratio of Unmanned Vehicles to Operators | 09-01-2016 |
20160252908 | RECONFIGURABLE DRIFT MEASUREMENT TOOL | 09-01-2016 |
20160252910 | Method and System for Deploying a Surveillance Network | 09-01-2016 |
20160253908 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | 09-01-2016 |
20160375779 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UAV BATTERY EXCHANGE - Systems and methods are provided for swapping the battery on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The UAV may be able to identify and land on an energy provision station autonomously. The UAV may take off and/or land on the energy provision station. The UAV may communicate with the energy provision station. The energy provision station may store and charge batteries for use on a UAV. | 12-29-2016 |
20160375861 | KEYLESS ENTRY APPARATUS - A vehicle-side device that is provided on the vehicle side and transmits a signal at a first frequency, and a portable device that is able to be carried by a user and transmits a signal at a second frequency are included. The portable device transmits a signal of data based on a reception intensity of a measurement signal transmitted from the vehicle-side device, and the vehicle-side device performs predetermined control on the basis of the data based on the reception intensity of the measurement signal transmitted from the portable device. The vehicle-side device transmits a start-up signal to the portable device, the portable device transmits a request signal or a signaling signal to the vehicle-side device at predetermined time intervals when receiving the start-up signal, and the vehicle-side device transmits the measurement signal to the portable device each time the vehicle-side device receives the request signal or the signaling signal. | 12-29-2016 |
20160378104 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A vehicle control system includes: an outside-of-vehicle operation device configured to cause a vehicle to travel operated by an operator from outside of the vehicle, inside of a compartment of the vehicle being isolated from the outside of the vehicle by a vehicle body; an assist instruction device configured to cause the operator to select a travel mode in which the vehicle is allowed to travel by an operation of the outside-of-vehicle operation device; a parking brake operation detector configured to detect an operation of a parking brake; and a warning device configured to issue warning in a compartment to stimulate sense of hearing or sense of sight at the time the travel mode is selected and the operation of the parking brake is detected. | 12-29-2016 |
20160378106 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANAGING A SELF-BALANCING VEHICLE - The present disclosure relates to a method and a device for managing a self-balancing vehicle. The method may include: establishing a connection with the self-balancing vehicle through Bluetooth; acquiring status information of the self-balancing vehicle through the connection; and managing the self-balancing vehicle according to the status information of the self-balancing vehicle. Thereby, through the present disclosure, the user terminal may manage the navigation state of the self-balancing vehicle through Bluetooth connection. Thus, it not only improves the management efficiency of the self-balancing vehicle, but also brings convenience for the user to manage the self-balancing vehicle, and improves the user experience. | 12-29-2016 |
20160378107 | PROGRAMMABLE BUOY SYSTEM - A programmable buoy system having one or more buoys capable of connecting through the internet to a buoy command server. The buoy command server relays commands to each of the one or more buoys in response to user commands sent from a buoys command interface application on a mobile device. The programmable buoy system includes one or more buoys each having a hull with two or more pontoons where the hull has a top side and bottom side. A stationary rudder extends downward from the bottom side of the hull to be positioned in a body of water when the one or more buoys are in use. A motor is pivotably connected on each one or more buoys, wherein the motor has a propeller positioned away from the bottom side of the hull. The propeller and motor move the select one of the one or more buoys in the body of water. | 12-29-2016 |
20160378109 | PERSONAL SENSORY DRONES - Various systems and methods for personal sensory drones are described herein. A personal sensory drone system includes a drone remote control system comprising: a task module to transmit a task to a drone swarm for the drone swarm to execute, the drone swarm including at least two drones; a transceiver to receive information from the drone swarm related to the task; and a user interface module to present a user interface based on the information received from the drone swarm. | 12-29-2016 |
20160378110 | Autonomous Behaviors for a Remote Vehicle - A method of operating a remote vehicle configured to communicate with an operator control unit (OCU) includes executing a click-to-drive behavior, a cruise control behavior, and a retro-traverse behavior on a computing processor. The click-to-drive behavior includes receiving a picture or a video feed and determining a drive destination in the received picture or video feed. The cruise control behavior includes receiving an absolute heading and velocity commands from the OCU and computing a drive heading and a drive velocity. The a retro-traverse behavior includes generating a return path interconnecting at least two previously-traversed waypoints of a list of time-stamped waypoints, and executing a retro-traverse of the return path by navigating the remote vehicle successively to previous time-stamped waypoints in the waypoints list until a control signal is received from the operator control unit. | 12-29-2016 |
20160378111 | Method and System for Controlling a Remote Vehicle - A system for controlling one or more remote vehicles. The system includes an operator control unit with a touch-screen user interface comprising an initial screen including a map view window that facilitates operator entry of mission commands to one or more remote vehicles, a remote vehicle selection/detection window allowing the operator to see which remote vehicles have been detected by the operator control unit and select among those vehicles to display a detailed window for the selected remote vehicle, the detailed window including status information regarding the remote vehicle, and a button or icon for launching a control application including the initial screen and the remote vehicle selection/detection window. The map view window displays a map of a remote vehicle environment. | 12-29-2016 |
20160378120 | VERTICAL TAKEOFF AND LANDING (VTOL) UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) - One example embodiment includes a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The VTOL UAV includes a flight control system configured to provide avionic control of the VTOL UAV in a hover mode and in a level-flight mode. The VTOL UAV also includes a body encapsulating an engine and the flight control system. The VTOL UAV further includes a propeller disk coupled to the engine and configured to provide vertical thrust in the hover mode and to provide horizontal thrust for flight during the level-flight mode. | 12-29-2016 |
20160378895 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING IMPACTS ON AN EXTERNAL SURFACE - A method for locating external surface impacts on a body. The steps are: modeling the body in a control unit first database to obtain a virtual body model in a virtual system of reference axes; modeling, in a second database, a plurality of clouds of points in the virtual system, each cloud defining an inspection zone representing an external surface portion; selecting an inspection zone; transfering the coordinates of each point of the first and second databases to a geographic system of reference axes; determining geographic coordinates of an initial position of a range finder equipped flying drone communicating with the processing unit; calculating a drone flight plan to scan the selected inspection zone; creating a 3D meshing of the scanned inspection zone; detecting the impacts by comparing the 3D meshing and the virtual aircraft model and calculating the coordinates of each impact in the geographic and virtual systems. | 12-29-2016 |
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20180022345 | METHOD FOR GUIDING PARKING MODE IN REMOTE AUTOMATIC PARKING SUPPORT SYSTEM | 01-25-2018 |
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20220135084 | VEHICLE AND SERVER TO COMMUNICATE WITH VEHICLE - A server includes a communication device configured to communicate with a plurality of vehicles, a controller configured to receive location information of the vehicles, generate route information based on the received location information of the vehicles and goods transport information, transmit the generated route information to a first vehicle among the plurality of vehicles, select a second vehicle among the plurality of vehicles and a takeover location to take over goods based on delivery point information including a delivery point and location information of the vehicles when the delivery point information among the goods transport information is changed during traveling of the first vehicle, generate route information of the first and second vehicles based on waypoint information for the takeover location, and transmit the generated route information of the first and second vehicles to the first and second vehicles | 05-05-2022 |
20220137615 | Systems and Methods for Dynamic Data Buffering for Autonomous Vehicle Remote Assistance - Systems and methods for dynamic data buffering and provision for vehicle remote assistance are provided. An example computer-implemented method includes obtaining, by a computing system, data associated with an autonomous vehicle. The example method includes detecting, by the computing system, a potential remote assistance event based at least in part on the data associated with the autonomous vehicle. The example method includes initiating, by the computing system, a preliminary remote assistance action based at least in part on the potential remote assistance event. The preliminary remote assistance action includes at least one of transmitting sensor data acquired by the autonomous vehicle to a remote computing system or storing the sensor data onboard the autonomous vehicle. The example method includes communicating, by the computing system after the initiation of the preliminary remote assistance action, a request for remote assistance of the autonomous vehicle. | 05-05-2022 |
20220137619 | PLURALITY OF AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTS AND CONTROLLING METHOD FOR THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a plurality of autonomous mobile robots. A plurality of autonomous mobile robots comprise a first mobile robot including an antenna configured to transmit and receive signals, and a second mobile robot including a first antenna and a second antenna disposed on a front area of a main body thereof to transmit and receive signals to and from the antenna of the first mobile robot. The second mobile robot comprises a control unit configured to determine a relative position of the first mobile robot using the signal received by the first antenna and the second antenna. | 05-05-2022 |
20220137620 | COMMUNICATION STATUS SYSTEM AND METHOD - Communication systems and methods for vehicles are provided. A method includes receiving a command message from a first vehicle at a second vehicle, wherein the first vehicle and second vehicle are communicatively coupled to define at least a portion of a vehicle group; receiving a status reply message from the second vehicle at the first vehicle in response to a trigger event; controlling an operation of one or more vehicles in the vehicle group based at least in part on a determined communications status of a communication network comprising at least one communication device with respect to the command message and the status reply message. | 05-05-2022 |
20220137639 | AUTONOMOUS WORK SYSTEM - An autonomous work system comprises a plurality of autonomous work machines. The plurality of autonomous work machines each comprises: a distance specifying unit configured to specify a distance to another autonomous work machine based on image information obtained by imaging surroundings; and a communication unit configured to receive a GNSS signal of a self-machine, and GNSS signal information that has been acquired based on a GNSS signal that has been received by the another autonomous work machine and position information of the another autonomous work machine; and a position specifying unit configured to specify a self-position in a self-work area, based on the position information of the another autonomous work machine and a distance to the another autonomous work machine. | 05-05-2022 |
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